Federal Grant Expands Texas Mental Retardation Planning
A one year federal grant of 300000 was accepted by the Board of Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools to invite statewide planning for the mentally retarded. Governor Connally appointed a 20 member advisory committee. Judge Herman Jones chairs it. The plan targets education rehabilitation welfare employment health and legal aspects to aid about 300000 Texans affected by mental retardation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools
Howard T. Tellepsen
Houston
John Connally
Connally
Herman Jones
Austin
John F. Kennedy
Texas
Fisher
Knight Couple Attend Nichols-Davis Reunion in Ballinger
Mr and Mrs W T Knight of Tahoka visited his sister Mrs E E Marks and attended the Nichols Davis family reunion in Ballinger on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Knight
Tahoka
EE. L. Marks
Nichols-Davis
Ballinger
Co-Op Education Programs Grow Across Colleges
Cooperative education alternates between work and classes, now in 60 colleges with about 30 000 students enrolled. The National Commission for Cooperative Education aims to double colleges and add 45 000 students in 10 years, swapping two students between full time work and college each term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Meyer
Texas A and M University
Nation Commission For Cooperative Education
Commission
Winters Visit By California Postmaster Prompts Local Calls
California postmaster J. T. Smith formerly of Winters visited last Friday in the homes of Mrs. Lester Graham and Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Smith along with other relatives in Winters and Ballinger. The trip highlights family ties in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
J. T. Smith
Banning
Winters
Lester Graham
Rufus Smith
Winters and
Ballinger
Odessa family visits Wayne Roberts clan
Mr and Mrs Wayne Roberts and their children of Odessa were recent visitors in the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Wayne Roberts Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Roberts
Odessa
Dallas Doctor Visits Winters Friends
Dr J H Craig of Dallas and former Winters resident is visiting in John Norman's home and with other friends in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
J. H. Craig
Winters
John Norman
Firemen at school at College Station this week
Barney Bedford and James Spill attend a state firemen's school at College Station this week. The City of Winters covers all expenses for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Bedford
James Spill
College Station
City of
Winters
Student Marta Davidson Visits Texas Parents
Miss Marta Lee Davidson, a student at the Texas University, spent the past weekend visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marta Lee Davidson
Texas University
Pete Davidson
Mrs. J. C. Martin Hosts Be Busy Sewing Club
Mrs. J. C. Martin hosted a Monday afternoon meeting of the Be Busy Sewing Club. Members and visitors enjoyed handwork, a brief business session, and refreshments. Guests included Mrs. J. W. Smallwood of Odessa and visitors Karen Kathy Carl and Helen Gebert of Premont. The next meeting is set for Monday July 27 with Mrs. H. L. Parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Martin
Be Busy Sewing Club
O. M. Kane
W. C. Workman
S. P. Gray
Nadeen Smith
Fred Poe
L. B. Blackmon
George Lloyd
M. H. Hogan
G. T. Shott
M. H. Wilson
Bill Millorn
Karen
Kathy
Carl
Helen Gebert
Premont
J. W. Smallwood
Odessa
H. L. Parks
West Visits Del Rio Grandparents
Jim West, son of Mr and Mrs James West, is visiting his grandparents in Del Rio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Rio
Jim West
Mrs
James West
Craven Family Visits Whitwell Tennessee
Bill Craven and his son Johnny returned home Tuesday after visiting his parents and other relatives at Whitwell Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Bill Craven
Johnny
Whitwall
Beauty Tips and Hair Styles Shown to Young Homemakers
Mrs. Joye Shade of the Beauty Center led a demonstration on hair styles and makeup with slide displays at Winters High School Home Economics Cottage. A round table discussion followed the presentation, with club president Mrs. B J Colburn presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joye Shade
Beauty Center
Young Homemakers Club
Winters High School
Family night ice cream supper planned at City Park
The secretary's report was read and the Young Farmers group joined for refreshments. A family night ice cream supper at City Park was proposed to solicit new members. Present were Mesdames Cecil Hambright, Weldon Minzenmayer, Edward Bredemeyer, Lynn Billups, Billy Joe Colburn, B J Joyce, Dennis Poe, Bert Humble, Paul Tharp, Robert Paschal, R T O'Dell and Miss Eris Vogler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Farmers Organization
Mesdames
Cecil Hambright
Weldon Minzenmayer
Edward Bredemeyer
Lynn Billups
Billy Joe Colburn
B. J. Joyce
Dennis Poe
Bert Humble
Paul Tharp
Robert Paschal
R. T. O’dell
Eris Vogler
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Lee, Florist
Winters Flower Shop
Dial
Roach Electric
Tfc
Winters State Bank
Winters, Texas
Western Auto Store
Registry Service
Bahlman Jewelers
Winters Manufacturing Co
Tfe
W. J. Yates
Hancock Earth Moving Equipment
Giles Equipment
S. Main
Smidhl
Robert Miller
Laurel Drive
Marvin Bedford
Bedford Insurance, Agency
House of Lamps
North 6Th
Abilene
North Rogers
David Carroll
Ben
Benavides
Lubbock
Mary Roller
Wingate Highway
W. D. Bales
West Parsonage
Philco
Robert Fenton
Itc
Graham Lake
Ovale
M. F. Self
Lonnie Hester
North Main St
Ward
Riverside
Redman Texaco
South Main
North Concho
Abilene Highway
A. C. Cox
N. Main St
T. E. McAdoo
Heights St
Magnolia St
Lora Coupland
McAdoo
J. A. Henderson
North Fannin St
Alfred Heckler
West Majestic St
James Gehrels
Buford Baldwin
Avon
Act Now
San Angelo, Texas
Winterhaven Addition
FHA
Gayle Gardner
Ballinger Salvage Company
O. H. Casey
Ervin R. Wessels
Western Mattress Service
Ray Wilbanks
Brannon Wrecking Company
Bedford and Underwood
Attorneys-At-Law
Winters, Tex
Z. I. Hale
Ino. W. Norman
Dr. L. LaVarta Bellis
Coney Island
N.Y
Roberts
Enterprise
Lord S. Tucker
Hsue
Motorola Radio & TV
Essick
Kozy Kool
Friedrich Air Conditioners
J. J. Swatchsue
Jose S. DE LA Cruz
del Monte
Kimbell’s
All Purpose Detergent
RC Cola
Diet Rite
Gandy’s
Frozan
del Monte Catsup
North Side Grocery and Market
Reuben Gehrels
West Dale
McGee
Harrison's Auto Parts
General Insurance
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