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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1971
Page
2
For rent listings include a trailer space at W J Yates Trailer Park at 35 dollars monthly plus electric bills and a furnished two bedroom house for rent. Contact Mrs Floyd Sims at TH4-4224.
In Texas the stock loan scandal probe advances on three fronts with Travis County DA Smith set to present grand jury evidence tied to federal SEC allegations about high officials receiving loans from Sharpstown State Bank in 1969. Sharp is asked to testify, while Attorney General Martin and officials weigh related matters and other bank and insurance probes proceed.
On September 1 the State Department of Public Welfare will start paying pharmacists directly for drugs prescribed to Texas welfare recipients. The change diverts drug allowances from monthly checks, with a 411.9 million appropriation this year for a new vendor drug program to improve coverage while avoiding broader welfare cuts. Some recipients fear cash aid reductions as drug allotments no longer go to individuals. a few may lose checks entirely and be interviewed to determine continued eligibility. Governor Preston Smith announced appointments to multiple state boards and authorities, including the State Board of Medical Examiners, Air Control Board, Submerged Lands Advisory Committee, Board of Examiners of Psychologists, Sabine River Authority, and other commissions.
Across Texas and Cuba the spread of Venezuelan equine encephalitis and African horse fever threatens livestock. More than 1,100 Texas horses killed and 1,500 stricken as millions of acres are sprayed for mosquitoes. Texans under 21 remain barred from jury duty despite voting-age change. Florida case.
Districts were advised not to accept students from Crystal City where Anglo parents sought to move pupils out of Mexican American dominated schools. Del Rio was warned not to accept 729 transferees from San Felipe ISD serving Laughlin AFB. San Antonio ISD was told it may violate court order if it accepts 316 transfer students from Edinwood ISD.
The Wingate Gator Tops Club held a regular meeting Monday morning. Mrs. Ed Poehls named queen for the week. Attendees included Mesdames R. E. Beck, Ed Donica, Bill Hamilton, Alpheus Hill, Wayne Owen, Ed Poehls, Mathie Romine, E. T. Ware and new member Miss Marguerite Chapman.
Arizona State University graduate student James H. Bryan gave a recital in Recital Hall as part of master of music degree requirements. He is the son of Mrs. Ruby A. Phillips of Wingate.
Mr and Mrs Ronnie Bethel were weekend visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs Randall Watson Terry and Lorri of Coleman.
Two bedroom house at 315 South Church near grocery and post office. Carpeted interior with air conditioning duct. Very reasonable price. Contact Mrs Bill Craven at 754-4117 between 8 and 5 pm. 20-tfc
Dr. J. W. Edgar noted more than 50 Texas districts were cautioned not to accept transfers if the move would impede desegregation or sustain discriminatory practices. The reminder referenced a Tyler federal court order issued April 20 restricting cross district transfers that would interfere with integration. La Pryor Uvalde and Carrizo Springs Independent School Dis‑
Texas Department of Agriculture promotes turkey as a quality TAP product amid rising per person consumption from 2.9 pounds in 1940 to 8.3 pounds in 1970. The campaign highlights summer turkey sales, point of purchase placards, news releases, and media efforts. Texas ranks fifth in production with Bell, McLennan, Gillespie, Blanco and Bosque counties leading.
Local classifieds advertise a mix of odds and ends for sale including household items garage tools and miscellaneous goods. Listings feature brief descriptions prices and contact notes inviting buyers to inquire. Items range from furniture to knickknacks with daily posting in the paper.
Page four of Winters Enterprise reports community notices and brief items from Winters Texas. Local events, business updates, and short items resemble a snapshot of city life with names and places reflecting the era.
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