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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1973
Page
5
Technology creates shorter work weeks and longer weekends while boosting affluence. The left hand counters with overproduction and environmental concerns, citing gasoline use and pollution as examples. A device to cut fumes appears, but the debate continues.
Tom Holland former minister of the Main Street Church of Christ returns to Winters to preach in an evangelistic series starting Sunday June 3. Services are at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m on Sundays and 7 a m and 7 30 p m on weekdays. The public is invited. Holland lived in Winters 1960 to 1962 as minister and has since taught at Freed Hardeman College.
James D. Shook AD RN has been named administrator of North Runnels Hospital by the district board and will assume duties June 4. He previously served as night supervisor at Shannon Memorial Hospital in San Angelo since August 1972. Shook, a Winters High School graduate, served four years in the U.S. Navy, including time aboard the USS Forrestal and as a hospital corpsman in Vietnam. He holds an associate degree in nursing from Angelo State University and is married to Betty Sue Jernigan. They reside at 400 East Dale, Winters, with daughters Cassie and Christy.
The annual event runs Sunday with 2 p.m. tee off and four flight trophies. Qualifying rounds due by 5 p.m. Saturday for all but Championship Flight, with flights based on scores 39 45, 46 52, and 53 plus. Gattis Neely defends the city title.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Little of Amarillo visited Thursday and Friday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Yates and attended Winters High School graduation exercises Thursday night where their granddaughter Brenda Hass graduated.
St Marys and St Josephs Catholic Churches announce their annual barbecue on June 10 in St Marys Parish Hall. Harold Halfmann chairs the event with C J Schwertner as co chair and A W Schwertner as barbecue chair. Twelve hundred pounds of beef will be barbecued with trimmings and pie or cake for dessert. Plates to go available. Volunteers and booth coordinators listed. Serving from 4 to 8 p m.
The Taylor County Sheriff's Posse sponsors an open horse show on Saturday June 9 at 9 a.m. in their arena off Interstate 20 West and Shirley Road Exit Abilene. Registration at 8 a.m. awards include high point trophies by age group for halter class entry only. Events cover halter western pleasure English pleasure western riding and speed contests with entry fees of 2 dollars for halter and pleasure and 1 dollar per speed event.
Winters Post 9193 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars placed flags on veterans graves Sunday for Memorial Day. Assistants included Post Commander R. C. Kurtz Max Lewis W. R. Balkum M. L. Guy and Donnie Oats. Those who notice missed graves may contact Kurtz or Balkum for flag placement.
Eight Winters students are named to the Dean's Honor Roll at Angelo State University for the spring semester in San Angelo. The 3.50 to 4.00 group includes Jo Nell Simmons Stephen Lee Tatum and Denise Williams. Others on the 3.0 to 3.49 list are James Lynn Benson Cathy Ann Bomar Bruce Ray Smith Rhonda Lynette Sneed and Stephen Van Springer.
Weather snapshot shows highs ranging from 82 to 97 and lows from 53 to 67 for May 23 to May 29. Tropical pattern compared to last year notes Tuesday and Wednesday readings near 92 and 61 degrees in 1972.
The May 1973 precipitation record shows several daily measures including 0.09 inches on May 6, trace on May 14, 0.26 on May 15, trace on May 20, 0.11 on May 21, 0.99 on May 23 and 0.07 on May 25.
The 1973 Glacier yearbook from Winters High School dedicates the book to English teacher Mrs Maurine Burroughs. Landa Walker is named Most Representative Girl and Scott King Most Representative Boy. Other honors include Who's Who selections and a memorial page for Gayla Springer.
A windy Winters Country Club hosted 72 players and 50 spectators for the Memorial Day ABCD golf tournament. The winning team of Vern Skarke Charles Dry Bill Webb and Clyde Burton shot 63 to win the sudden death playoff on hole two. Second went to John McAdoo Joanne McAdoo Johnnie Curbo Cassie Perry with 64, while a three way tie for third totaled 65. Herman Baker Gene Owens Albert DeLa Cruz and C R Pinkerton sat top of the prize list. Lois West claimed Closest to Hole on No 6. Lunch followed for players, families and spectators.
City Hall says dirt filling and grading at Winters Municipal Airport will be finished this week. Caliche will be hauled in for build up ahead of asphalt topping, with relocation of the runway, parking, and hangars to the east side. The project is funded by a 34500 grant from the Texas Aeronautics Commission.
Work began on city streets near the Winters housing development with grading and caliche hauling by Henry Neuman Construction of Andrews. The project includes 73,620 square yards of seal coating and four blocks of new streets at an estimated cost of about 14 thousand 450 dollars, likely taking several weeks to finish.
Local wholesalers and retailers warn the nationwide gas shortage will likely deepen. Some Winters stations briefly ran dry while others continue normal sales under last year’s allocation, but higher demand is forecast to outpace supply and likely force idle pumps and tighter rationing through the summer and into fall. Dealers vow to prioritize farming and harvest needs while continuing to serve regular customers as best as possible.
Judy Gwynn Allen of Lawn, a student at Angelo State University in San Angelo, is listed on the Dean's Honor Roll for the spring semester. She is on the 3.50 to 4.00 honor roll.
The Winters Youth Center in the Humble Building is open each Monday from 7 to 10 for youths aged 14 to 24. Activities include indoor and outdoor games. Directors seek a record player and invite anyone who can help to call 754 4443.
Winters High School guard Lee Choate signed with McMurry College the Indians. The 6-0 178 pound guard averaged 24.4 points in district play and had a 37 point game in a 51 49 win over Ballinger. Choate is a 1973 graduate and also lettered in football and track.
Vacation Bible School at Southside Baptist Church runs Monday through Friday starting June 4 from 8 30 to 11 a m daily. Rev. Virgil James leads as superintendent with Mrs Elwood Wade as principal. Waggoner is pianist and departmental superintendents and workers are listed for Beginners Primary and Junior divisions.
Alvin Owen, a Winters School Distributive Education student and junior, receives a Gates Rubber Co special award for exceptional customer service. He works part time at Harrison's Auto Parts under the DE program. the prize includes rare coins and a commemorative set. The national contest honors service station personnel who spot worn belts on mystery cars, offering replacements.
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