Telegraph hoax and the birth of rumors about the telephone
A Northwest column cites an 1865 Boston tale reprinted in several papers about the invention of the telephone. It recounts a New York man named Joshua Coppersmith jailed for selling a “telephone” device to transmit voice over wires, calling it a deception while noting Bell’s 1876 patent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlin Herald
Cross Plains Review
Washington
Boston
Wall Street Journal
Everett
Daily Herald
Temperatures This Week Versus Last Year
Readable data shows high 94 and low 64 for July 14 1972. The figures compare with typical weekly temperatures indicating a warm day followed by cooler conditions in the overnight period.
Seventh Annual Pony Show at Lazy N Stables
The 7th annual Pony Show will be held Saturday July 21 at 1 p m at John W Norman's Lazy N Stables in Winters. Sponsored by the West Texas Shetland Pony Breeders Association entries expected from Amarillo Mineral Wells Vernon Brady Ovalo San Angelo and Lazy N Stables. Judge Don Smith of Talpa. Trophies for first and ribbons through fourth. Miniatures class introduced with ponies no taller than 34 inches. registration open only this year for true minis and then only for offspring of registered ponies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Norman
Amarillo
Mineral Wells
Vernon
Brady
Ovalo
San Angelo
West Texas Shetland Pony Breeders Association
Don Smith
Talpa
U .S
Norman
Public Meeting On Elm Creek Flood Plan Set
A public meeting will seek comment on a plan to reduce flood damages from Elm Creek and its tributaries. The session is at Winters Community Center on August 7 at 8 p.m., with technical and financial aid anticipated from the Soil Conservation Service under Public Law 566.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Creek
Winters Community Center
W. M. Hays
Elm Creek Water Control District
Soil Conservation Service
Abilene
Taylor County
Runnels County
Colorado River
Ballinger
Board of
Winters
Soil Conservation
North Runnels County
Hays
Winters School Tracks Recoat With Cinders For Next Spring
The Winters school board reports 153 tons of cinders laid over the athletic track at a cost of 1693.50, the first cover since construction years ago, to settle in for spring use. In other actions superintendent Carroll Tatum noted hail damage prompted roof repairs on the old gymnasium and cafeteria, with windows and screens fixed. The board also approved a teacher evaluation plan developed by teachers to meet state accreditation requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Carroll Tatum
Hereford Assn Elects New WTPHA Officers and Directors
Paul Michaelis of Wingate elected president of the West Texas Polled Hereford Association. Faye Smith of Loraine named secretary treasurer. Rob er t R. Buescher of San Angelo becomes vice president. New directors are Carl Sheffield and Bill Kniffin. Holdovers include Bob Ross Jackie Wheat Wallace Fields and Ivy Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Michaelis
Wingate
West Texas Polled Hereford Association
WTPHA
Wichita Falls
J. A. Barrington Ranch
Faye Smith
Loraine
Robert R. Buescher
San Angelo
Ross Polled Herefords
Girls Softball Game Set Friday Evening
The 4th to 6th grade girls’ softball teams Raggedy Anns and Baby Dolls face off Friday night at 6 p.m. at the Little League Field. Mrs. Don Vinson and Mrs. Bob Webb coach the teams. about 23 girls signed up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little League Field
Don Vinson
Raggedy Anns
Baby Dolls
Bob Webb
Miss Babs Tatum Proclaimed Miss Babs Tatum Day
Winters Texas honors Babs Tatum daughter of Mr and Mrs Walker Tatum of Winters as Miss Wayland College and Miss Texas contestant. The proclamation by Mayor Homer J Hodge designates July 21 1973 as Miss Babs Tatum Day urging citizens to commend her past achievements and wish her pageant success in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babs Tatum
Walker Tatum
Winters
Wayland Baptist College
Homer J. Hodge
City of
Tatum
Babs
Fort Worth
Winters Girl Represents Wayland in Miss Texas Pageant
Miss Babs Tatum of Winters competes for Miss Texas as a Wayland Baptist College delegate in Fort Worth. Registration July 15 with rehearsals leading to finals July 21, where ten semifinalists will be announced. Tatum, a December BA in physical education, is a Winters High School alumna and former Star basketball player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Tatum
Fort Worth
Elm Creek To Get Federal Work Plan Aid
W M Hays of Winters, chairman of the Elm Creek Water Control District, announced official notification from the U S Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation that federal funds will be provided to develop a work plan for the district. A planning crew may soon survey the watershed to design water retaining structures. The Elm Creek Watershed covers 245991 acres in Runnels and South Taylor counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Creek
Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board
W. M. Hays
Winters
Omar Burleson
17Th
USDA
Runnels
South
Taylor Counties
Winters High Band Practice Starts August Ninth
Kirke McKenzie, director, reminds current and prospective members that summer practice begins the first full week in August. Percussionists meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 7 for assignment. The full band starts at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 9 at the band hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirke McKenzie
Public Hearing On City Budget Set For August 6
The City of Winters will hold a public hearing at 7 30 p m on August 6 at City Hall to discuss the fiscal year 1973 74 budget. Mayor Homer Hodge announced the event and invites public attendance to discuss plans with the City Council.
County Judge Attends Alcoholism Seminar in Austin
Elliott Kemp County Judge will join the 16th annual Alcohol Studies convocation in Austin for a four day session starting July 22. Theme is Epidemic ’73 Paralysis or Mobilization, with Morris Chafetz MD of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism delivering the keynote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runnels
Elliott Kemp
Texas Commission On Alcoholism
Austin
Texas
Morris Chafetz
National Institute On Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Chafetz
National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Dr. Chafetz
Winters Schools to Offer Full Day Kindergarten
Under a new state law signed by Governor Dolph Briscoe, Winters Public Schools will provide all day kindergarten for half the school year starting August 20 for the 1973-74 year. Eligible are children five by September 1, 1973. Half the pupils enroll Aug 20 to mid term, the rest from mid term to year end. Superintendent of Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolph Briscoe
Winters Public
Winters School Board
Superintendent of Schools
Supt
Tatum
Gov
Briscoe
Plan A Special Education Set for Winters Starts 1973
Winters Independent School District will inaugurate a comprehensive Plan A special education program for ages 3 to 22 in the 1973-74 school year. The coalition with Coleman and Ballinger districts forms a three-school cooperative led by a director and staff supporting resources rooms, a preschool program, speech therapy, work-study, and tailored classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters
Carroll Tatum
Winters Independent
Tatum
Winters School
Coleman and
Ballinger
Coleman _ Independent
Central Co-Op
Region Education Service Center
San Angelo
Pat Blackwell
Jane Albcorn
Elizabeth Roy
Bette Raymond
Brilla Magee
Pam Unger
Winters youths attend WTSU Band Camp
Three Winters students Steven Esquivel James Wharton and Suzanne Russell join the 21st West Texas Instrumental Music Camp at West Texas State University July 15 27. Camp director Dr George Amberson notes record enrollment and extended opportunities in band string orchestra and baton instruction with graduate credit available through Music 475.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters
West Texas
West Texas State University
Steven Esquivel
James Wharton
Suzanne Russell
George Amberson
Amberson
Gary Garner
West Texas State
Michael Matesky
WTSU
Junior Golf Tournament at Winters Country Club
A junior golf event is set for next Tuesday July 24 at 5 30 p m at Winters Country Club. Six flights award trophies for nine holes with a 2.00 entry fee. Entries due by Monday July 23. Each flight targets age groups 8 and under to 17 and over. If flights lack players, gaps may be filled by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters Country Club
Winters Country Club Adopts New Membership Rules
Winters Country Club board approves higher initiation fee to 100 dollars for new members effective August 1 1973. Existing joins before that date pay the old fee. Green fees for non members rise to 3 50 on weekends and holidays. Electric carts increase to 40 with plans for more sheds. J E McAdoo joins board and elected secretary and general superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters Country Club
J. E. McAdoo
John E. McAdoo
Country Club
Lloyd Gilbert
McAdoo
Wilmeth Baptist Church Revival to Start Sunday
Abilene evangelist J. W. Rives leads a summer revival at Wilmeth Baptist Church starting Sunday July 22 through July 29 evening services at 7 p m no morning service pastor Rev Temple Lewis leads the church music by Mr and Mrs John D Ayers will direct the music services weekday hours at 7 p m with no morning service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Rives
Abilene
Wilmeth Baptist Church
John D. Ayers
Temple Lewis
Also Mentioned on This Page
R, C, Thoms
West Texas Action
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
U. S
Wed
Bis Sun
Elm Creek Water District
Harvey Kahlden
Runnels Soil Conservation Service Office
Elm Creek District
SCS
Hereford Assn
Jerry Chambliss
WTA
Don Schaefer
Dayton
Ohio
Tional
Frigidaire
Lew Emmons
Wayland College
Plainview
Homer J, Hodge
City of Winters
Emalou Brink
Coleman
Anna Laws
Cassie Perry
Wilmeth
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