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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1971
Page
5
Katharyn Duff questions replacing common waste baskets with electric models while noting both have roles. The piece imagines newspapers selling shredded propoganda as insulation or compost, jokes about environmental suits, cites Herb Love on rail politics, and ends with a note about the Legislature stalemate as of the last session.
Rainfall amounts recorded in May 1971 include 0.89 inches on May 9, trace on May 18, 0.05 on May 20, 0.07 on May 29 and 0.41 on May 30. The record notes daily measurements across the period.
The forecast calls for a cool start with 57 degrees on Wednesday May 27 1970. Highs rise to 87 degrees by Friday May 29 and Saturday May 30 1970 with sunny conditions.
About 200 rural residents in North Runnels County joined the North Runnels Water Corporation to pursue a rural water system. County Agent C. T. Parker said signups were heavy with more expected before the June 4 deadline. Each signer paid a $100 deposit, to be refunded if the project fails or is not completed.
Memorial Day event at Winters Country Club featured eight teams in a annual A B C D team Best Ball format. Winners and scores included 91 Pat Wond B Folsom C A Milam Raye Brown and others with groups posting 92 97 98 98 98 99 100. George Brown claimed nearest the flag at hole No 2 earning golf balls.
Members of the Runnels County Archery Association of Winters captured a first place and two second places at the 23rd Texas Field Archery Association State Championship held May 29-30 south of Abilene State Park. Marvin L. Clark won first in B boys young adult freestyle, Rick Egbert finished second in B freestyle, and Mickie Clark took second in the C barebow competition. Rain and high winds affected shooting but 328 archers competed statewide.
The spring honor roll for Winters High School lists sophomores juniors and seniors with grades of A and B. The principal’s office released the roster noting multiple students achieving five or more A grades across classes and including names such as Barbara Fairey Keva Harrison Stanley Tatum Christeen Barnes and Steve Tatum among others.
Winters council will meet Monday night to review the critical water supply. Mayor Wade White notes a rescinded conservation resolution and potential use of Old City Lake to supplement the new lake if tests pass.
The North Run nels County area endures drought with no wheat fields and a failed oats barley crop. Milo shows slight promise with sparse rainfall aiding recovery, though hail damage and scarce moisture limit growth. Range conditions improve marginally, but extensive soaking rains are still needed.
Two Winters women were named to office in District 22, Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, at the spring convention in San Angelo May 30. Nell Colburn was elected District 22 junior vice president and Mrs. Stan Kvapil became a District 22 trustee.
Mr and Mrs Bill Craven and Mr and Mrs Roger Robinson spent the holiday weekend in Kerrville visiting with Mr and Mrs John Craven of Austin.
Griff Brown and Tommy Konczak fish Falcon Lake this week, enjoying a quiet outing at the popular waterside spot. The trip highlights two local anglers taking advantage of a mild spell and favorable conditions on the lake.
James Jones presents Homer G. Lee with a high school equivalency certificate after completing Winters Schools adult course. Lee, Gilmer native and former U S Air Force technician, earned the credential while studying advanced math and other subjects. The program, led by James Jones with teachers Joyce Krause and Mrs. Tommy Konczak, resumes about October. there is no tuition.
Two Mac Oil Field Co. truck drivers escaped serious injury in separate crashes last week. G. W. Scott suffered a bruised hip and minor cuts when a 135 barrel tanker overturned near Oak Creek Lake on May 22. Clarence Hambright, driving behind two other Mac trucks, rolled his rig on a mountain downgrade last Wednesday between Sterling City and Robert Lee, crawling away with cuts and abrasions as the truck and trailer were total losses.
Elm Creek Water Control District directors and others plan a tour of the Clyde multipurpose dam and related facilities next Tuesday June 8 leaving Ballinger at 11 30 a m to meet in Winters then depart at 1 p m arriving Clyde about 2 p m The visit includes a stop at the West Central Texas Council of Governments office Clarence Ledbetter resigns from the board and David Ledbetter is named his successor
Representatives of General Telephone Company of the Southwest will meet Winters officials next Monday night June 7 at 7 30 in City Hall to discuss a requested rate increase. A public hearing on the city budget is also set. Residents cited poor service and lack of Extended Area Service as concerns. The company seeks about a 33 percent rise in most rates to raise return on rate base.
Local delegates gather in Fort Worth June 7 9 for the Central Texas Annual Conference to ratify two United Methodist Church amendments and elect 22 delegates to General and Jurisdictional Conferences. Dr Colin Morris of England will preach at Fort Worth services.
Mrs. W. A. Porter and her daughter Mrs. Saunders travel through Godley and Cleburne. Mrs Porter plans to attend Godley High School homecoming, remembering her 1907 graduating year and affiliation with the class.
Mrs Marvel Henslee will join friends in San Angelo this weekend and travel to New York City for a 10 day vacation.
Miss Mae Sanders of San Angelo spent the holiday weekend with her sister Miss Elsie Lee Sanders of Winters. They attended the funeral of B. O. Gibbs at Bradshaw.
The Winter's Independent School District in cooperation with Central Texas Opportunities Inc. launches a Head Start Child Development Center from June 7 to July 30, Monday through Friday, 8 50 a m to 12 30 p m in Primary School rooms 6 and 7. Parents may enroll by contacting Elementary Principal George M Beard or arriving at 8 30 a m at the School Cafeteria on Monday June 7.
Runnels County 4 H Club hosts a horse show at Winters Riding Club Arena on old Crews Road Friday June 4 at 7 PM. Open to Runnels youths 18 and under with a $1 per event entry fee. Fourteen classes plus four added events awarded trophies or ribbons.
Students across grades from Winters Elementary and Junior High achieved a 90 or above average for the Sixth Six Weeks and Second Semester. Names include Randy Drake Jim Bob Webb Terry Gerhart Kathy Fenwick Debbie Phillips Carl Schaffrina Reggie Boles Patti Bomar Johnny Curbo Toni Hambright and others across fifth sixth seventh eighth grades and high school for the 1970 71 school year.
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