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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1971
Page
2
July 21 offered Bermuda grass hay fertilized with 290 pounds of anhydrous ammonia and 100 pounds of 18-46-0 per acre. Price is $1.10 per bale in the field. Contact E. J. Bishop, Winters, Texas, 754 4324. Itc
Austin reports early 1972 campaign activity with multiple candidates for governor and lieutenant governor. William P. Hobby Jr. announces for lieutenant governor while Ralph Hall and Dolph Briscoe are among possible contenders for the governorship. Other names include Ben Barnes, Preston Smith, Ralph Yarborough, John Tower, Bob Armstrong, Joe Christie, and John L. Hill as potential Democratic rivals and national targets.
A statewide survey shows bank deposits rising to mid year records while banks, including those in Texas, lift prime loan rates from 5.5 to 6 percent. Eastern banks also hike time account rates, aiming to attract more deposits in the next quarter.
Governor Smith approved three Texas Alcohol Safety Action projects to curb abusive drinker drivers. Harris County receives 311200, Dallas 239300, and Central Texas counties 300700. Federal funding requests filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to support the program.
Governor Smith announced Martin Dies Jr. of Lubbock as chief justice of the Ninth Court of Civil Appeals in Beaumont and removed any speculation about a U.S. Senate run. He also named Jack McLaughlin of Fort Worth as commissioner of labor statistics, replacing Tommy V. Smith, and named Bowie County DA Guy E. Jones of Texarkana as judge of the new 202nd district court with N. L. Cooksley of Texarkana as criminal district attorney succeeding him.
Ten county commissioners courts voted to amend 1971 72 game and fish regulations proposed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. Legislature this year authorizes five more counties to reject proclamations. 18 counties previously had similar authority. Counties disapproving portions include Edwards Dimmit Hays Kendall Kimble Medina Real Robert son Sutton Uvalde and Bandera. Other counties approved as submitted. Bank ing Board to Meet will consider 56 new state bank charter applications and related rules at a July 15 session. James Lindsey named to succeed Elmer Baum on the board after Baum’s resignation last May.
The Runnels Soil and Water Conservation District held a district directors workshop July 8 in Ballinger with Harvey Davis and L F Steward of the State Board presenting. Attendees included district chairmen and directors from Runnels Upper Clear Fork Concho Middle Clear Fork Coke County and other areas along with SCS staff and area conservationists.
Guido August Henniger 84 died Tuesday at Shannon Memorial Hospital San Angelo after a brief illness. Funeral service Thursday at St John Lutheran Church Winters with Rev Wal ter C Probst officiating. Burial in old Runnels Cemetery. He was born Sept 15 1886 in Rock House Austin County and lived near Hatchel 68 years. Memorials to St John Lutheran building fund.
The Winters High School Blizzard Band sends 21 members to the West Texas University camp in Canyon. Director Kirke McKenzie calls the program among the finest in the U S with about 1200 enrollments this summer. He notes Blizzard Band members have earned chairs in top ensembles and lists 21 Winters students attending.
Wingate Gator Tops Club held a regular Monday meeting with Mrs. Alpheus Hill presenting the program. Mrs. Bill Hamilton was queen of the week. Attendees included Mesdames R. E. Beck, Joe Bryan, Ed Donica, Bill Hamilton, Wayne Owen, Ed Poehis, Pat Pritchard, Mathie Romine and new member Mrs. E. T. Ware.
Biologists on the J. D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area report alligators dig drought ponds that retain water. These holes provide essential hydration not only to gators but also to other wildlife during dry periods.
Air Force planes began spraying last week to halt spread of Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis. Texas drew a major grant of 370122 dollars for an aging model project to be based in Houston. Disabled veterans will receive free 1972 auto license plates under a new program. Copperas Cove Industrial Foundations Inc. loses tax exemption on property. Atty Gen Crawford Martin announced MHMR board approved architects for new facilities in Vernon Dallas and Kerrville. Funding for new National Col-
The district attorney’s office in Houston has secured support from the U S Law Enforcement Assistance Fund along with funding from the M D Anderson Foundation and the Moody Foundation. The partnership aims to enhance investigative resources and community crime programs.
The Winters Water and Sewer Department will finish relocating all water and sewer lines this week to ready US Highway 83 reconstruction. Mains have been moved to the street edges. old lines in the street are abandoned except for crossings. The street will be turned over to the Highway Department for bids and contract talks.
Mrs. T. O. Williams traveled to Morton for a weekend with her daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Fred Crow and their family. She was joined by Mrs. Joe Nitsch Nancy Larry and Kenny for the visit.
Mr and Mrs Ted L Edwards of Austin visited the home of Mr and Mrs George Garrett last week in Garrett home setting with family hosts and local hospitality observed.
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