Winters ex student aims for World Olympics in New York
Bill Miller, a 1959 Winters High School and McMurry College graduate, competes in New York for a spot on the U S World Olympics team after placing fourth in the National AAU broad jump. Wintry fans sent a telegram of congratulations with fundraising to support the high school track fund.
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Tex
West
Texas
Winters
Bill Miller
Winters High School
McMurry College
New York
United States
Miller
Roy Young
Young
Gospel Meeting at Old Norton Church of Christ
Frank Duckworth will speak at a gospel meeting at the Old Norton Church of Christ from July 5 to July 12. Services are 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday and 8 p.m. on weekdays. The public is invited to attend.
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Old Norton Church of Christ
Frank Duckworth
Hills announce birth of Angela Leigh Hill
Mr and Mrs Ronald Hill announce the birth of a daughter Angela Leigh on Tuesday June 30 at Winters Municipal Hospital. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs L Hill Route 4 Winters Me and Mrs Gus Voss of Valing. Great grandparents include Mr and Mrs A G Hoppe Ida Hill of Kingsville and Voss of Wingate.
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Hills
Ronald Hill
Angela Leigh
Winters ’Municipal Hospital
L. Hill
Route 4
Winters
Gus
Voss
Campaign for Christ Gospel meetings in Winters
James D. Willeford of Abilene will headline a week long Gospel series titled Campaign for Christ at Winters Church of Christ starting Sunday July 5 through July 12. Two services daily with 7 a.m. weekday sessions and 7:30 p.m. evenings. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Bible Study and 10:30 a.m. worship, then 6 p.m. Sunday service. Willeford, a Gilmer native, has preached since age 14 and has studied at Freed-Hardeman College Abilene Christian College and the University of Wisconsin. he is president of York Christian Foundation which supports York Christian College in Nebraska.
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James D. Willeford
Abilene
Christ
Campaign For Christ
Willeford
Gilmer
Texas
Boles
Quinlan
Canyon
West Texas ‘State’ Teachers College
Freed - Hardeman College
Henderson, Tenn
Penn State University
Chattanooga,Tenn
Abilene Christian College
University of Wisconsin
York Christian Foundation
York Christian College
York, Nebr
Reading Interest High At Winters Public Library
Winters Public Library reports strong reading interest this summer per librarian Miss Myra Glover. In June 1586, 0 books were checked out. new books and bookcases were added. 14 children join the redding club with a goal of 12 books read by August 31.
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Myra Glover
Glover
Ini
Redding
Texas
Liertiti
Rodeo Plan Hangs on Last-Minute Fund Drive
Community members debate a proposed annual rodeo as 36 of 105 members have given 100 dollars each. A final committee meeting July 10 will decide whether to disband and return donations if the 60 day deadline ends with no full membership.
Winters Riders To Make Annual Trek To Coleman
Winters Riding Club plans its annual overnight horseback ride to Coleman for the Coleman Rodeo and parade. About 35 riders led by Jim Williams will depart Winters at 9 a.m. Wednesday, stop at Crews for lunch, spend the night at Hord's Creek Lake with a barbecue, then continue to Coleman on Thursday for the rodeo events.
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Winters Riding Club
Coleman
Jim Williams
Hord's Creek Lake
Open House At Winters Fire Station
An open house to inspect the Winters Fire Department equipment will be held at the fire station starting at 5 p.m. next Tuesday July 7. Sponsored by the Firemen's Auxiliary and the Winters Volunteer Fire Department. Coffee and drinks will be served. the public is invited.
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Winters Fire Department
Firemen’s Auxiliary
Winters’ Volunteer Fire Department
Farm Bureau Conducts Citizenship Seminar for Teens
The Texas Farm Bureau will sponsor the second annual High School Students Citizenship Seminar August 11 14 at Sam Houston State College Huntsville. Attendees from Runnels County include Johnny Mathis Betty Shoemake Linda Gallas and other 11th 12th graders. Lecturers include Dr George S Benson Dr Clifton L Ganus John Noble and W Cleon Skousen.
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RAET
Ben Frerich
Rowena
Texas Farm Bureau
Sam. Houston State College
Huntsville
Johnny Mathis
Betty Shoemake
George S. Benson
Harding College
Searcy
Ark
Clifton L. Ganus
John Noble
Wheaton
Ill
W. Cleon Skousen
Salt Lake’ City
FBI
Salt Lake City
Little League Schedule Notes Reflect Region Play
The schedule lists multiple Little League minor and major games across July. Matchups include Lawn versus Wingate at Wingate, Yankees versus Wingate at Winters, Indians versus Dodgers and Indian minors versus Cardinals at Winters, plus Jets against Yankees and Giant minors at Winters.
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Lawn
Wingate
Jets
Yankees
Pirate
Giant
Indians
Dodgers
Cardinals
India
Winters Fire Department Adds New 500-Gallon Truck
Winters welcomes a newly delivered fire apparatus built by Boardman Company on a Chevrolet chassis. The truck, costing 12 610.24, increases active units to three with an emergency vehicle, boosts water flow to 500 gallons per minute with top 700 gpm, and adds chemical foam pumping for electrical oil and chemical fires. Runnels County funds help cover off city firefighting costs.
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Winters
Winters Fire Department
Wintershow
Boardman Company
Oklahoma
Chevrolet
Waddgi
Marvin Bedford
Runnels County
Winters Chamber of Commerce Board to Meet Tuesday
The Winters Chamber of Commerce board will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning. On the agenda is a discussion of the Diamond Jubilee celebration planned for next year.
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Chamber of Commerce
Black Cats Beat Latins In Tight Winter Clash
The Black Cats edged the Latins 15 to 14 in a close winter matchup. Manager of the Black Cats guided the team through a low scoring game at home.
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Black Cats
Markday
The
Cemetery Association Effort Aimed at Winters Cemeteries
An effort is under way to form a Winters cemetery association to care for Fairview Northview and Lakeview Cemeteries. Ted Meyer and others seek input from former members of the old group to organize funds and plan maintenance while the city continues limited care and manages streets and alleys. The new Lakeview Cemetery remains city owned. talks include plot owner participation to share upkeep costs and the city’s push for uniform grounds with ground level markers and concrete walks.
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Winters
Ted Meyer
Old Cemetery Association
Wintershow
Fairview
Northview
Lakeview
New Cemetery
Lakeview Cemetery
New Officers Take Chairs At Winters VFW and Auxiliary
Winters Post VFW and VFW Auxiliary elected new officers at a joint meeting last Monday night. Max Lewis is commander and Mrs. Clarence Huckaby is Auxiliary president. Reports on the state convention and local awards were shared. Plans for activities include community service Americanism and Youth Activities to be announced later at the Post Home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs D W Giles Mr and Mrs W L Collins and others.
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Winters
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
Max Lewis
Clarence Huckaby
Huckaby
Post Home
D. W. Giles
W. L. Collins
Mmes. Fairy. Fuller
Bernice. Mitchell
Ramon Hudson
Charles Dry
C. H. Harrell
Raymond Walston
W.E. ‘Arnold
J. A. ‘Henderson
Mrs Gilmore and Family Named in Local Notice
A fragment from LOS VEGAS lists Mrs Gilmore and family members Priscilla Susan Robin and Holly among residents of Lee Ve indicating a local notice.
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Los Vegas
Gilmore
Sanders
Priscilla
Susan
Robin
Holly
Lee
Mord ‘Tucker
Winters Lions Install New Officers for 1964-65
The Winters Lions Club installed officers for 1964 65 at the Tuesday noon meeting. Robert Christian became president succeeding Mord Tucker. Other officers include Walker Tatum first vice president Dr Z I Hale second vice president Rankin Pace third vice president Lee Harrison secretary and holdover directors C R Kendrick and Harry Herman New directors are Dale White cotton and Bob Loyd Lion tamer Ted Meyer and tail twister Homer Hodge. F R Phil Anderson and B G Owens joined as directors and Zanette Moore was named club sweetheart The club celebrated its 40th anniversary and has 48 members meeting weekly at the Winters Home Demonstration Club building.
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Walker Tatum
Z. I. Hale
Rankin Pace
Lee Harrison
C. R. Kendrick
Harry Herman
Dale Whitecotton
Bob Loyd
Ted Meyer
Homer Hodge
F. R
Phil) Anderson
B. G. Owens
Zanette Moore
Ellis Zane Moore
A. W. Holck
Mord Tucker
Christian
W. M. Hays
Winters Lions Club
Winters Home Demonstration Club
Winters to observe July 4th holiday closings
Winters businesses will close Saturday July 4 as part of several 1964 holidays recommended by the Winters Chamber of Commerce.
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Chamber of Commerce
Joint Masonic Lodge Installation Set in Ballinger Center
Area Masons from Winters Ballinger Miles Paint Rock Norton and Edéir will hold a joint install Thursday July 9 at the Ballinger Community Center. John R. Collard Jr. Grand Master of Texas will install as grand officer. Winters Lodge No 743 will install Travis Jordan as worshipful master and other officers. The event is open to the public.
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Ballinger
Winters
Miles
Paint Rock
Norton
Edéir
Grand Lodge
Texas
John R. Collard Jr
Spearman
Winters Masonic Lodge
Travis Jordan
A. B. Prince
James Brown
O. B. Raper
John J. Swatschiue
W. L. Pratt
Preston Barker
QO. J. Murray Sr
Z. I. Hale
J. R. Austin
A. W. Libbe
McMurry College Names Gans as Band School Dean
Robert R. Gans, longtime Winters High School band director and McMurry Band School instructor for 14 years, will serve July 12 to 25 as Dean of the McMurry College Band and Twirling School. He will teach band theory and conduct classes as part of a summer session expected to attract over 400 students from Texas.
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Robert R. Gans
Winters High School
McMurry College
Gans
Raymond T. Bynum
Texas
Hardin - Simmons University
Favorite Recipes of Home Economics Teachers Sale
Winters FHA chapter conducts annual sale of the famous cookbook Favorite Recipes of Home Economics Teachers. Meat salad and dessert editions available from any FHA member. Books make gifts for weddings and showers. For info contact an FHA member or call listed numbers.
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Winters Fha
FHA
Mrs Raymond Evens Visits Parents and Family
Mrs Raymond Evens and her children of Whitney are visiting at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Sheppard and other relatives.
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Raymond Evens
Whitney
Joe Sheppard
Private Gary Hill Listed as Son of Local Resident
Private Gary Hill, son of Mr Robert L Hill, is mentioned in a local military notice. The fragment notes his parentage and military status without additional details.
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Gary Hill
Robert
Content Community Reunion Set for Sunday
A large group of former residents of the Content Community are expected Sunday for the annual reunion to be held at the picnic ground in that community. An invitation to attend extends to all former residents and their families.
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R. C. Thomas
Main Street
Companied ‘Homie
Ters Fire Department
D. Waggoner
Harvey D.jones
Calvin Holloway
Parker
Church of Christ
James D.willeford
Winters Public Library
Farm Bureau In State
Program On Citizenship
Little League
C. of. C
Winters Vfw
Lions
Robert Christian
Robert Christian Lions Club President
Masons
McMurry Band School
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