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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1969
Page
5
The piece contrasts defenders of national security with critics who doubt threats and oppose defenses. It cites Congressman Omar Burleson and discusses human changeover, personal responsibility, and a wordplay puzzle about letter counts in a sentence.
May weather note lists minimum and maximum temperatures across May with a series of dates. The fragment includes temperatures 44 and 92 and mentions several Saturdays Sundays Mondays and Wednesdays across the month.
Winters City Council approved a budget for the year starting October 1 1969 and ending September 30 1970. Total estimated revenue 505385 with 205245 General Fund and 150040 Electric Department 62850 Water Department 87250 Hospital. Expenses total 507863 with General Fund 20421 Electric 149552 Water 62323 Hospital 91467. Reserve provisions cover equipment replacement capital improvements and bad debts with issues of uncollectable taxes.
Runnels County Archers from Winters earned top honors at the Texas Field Archery Association state tournament in Buffalo Gap. Richard Egbert won first in men's Class D bare bow. Diane Gayle Tull named Miss Archery of Texas. Floyd Grant placed third in men's Class D bare bow. About 350 archers competed, the largest turnout in years.
The Winters tax equalization board will meet at City Hall on Thursday June 26. Members are Butch Perry John Gardner and Hal Dry.
Charles Bahlman received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas May 31. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J W Bahlman of Winters and a Winters High School graduate. Bahlman has been accepted in the special projects branch at Kelly Air Force Base San Antonio.
The Rev. Glenn Bowman is returning as pastor of Winters First United Methodist Church after a reassignment during the Central Texas Conference meeting. He previously came to Winters last summer, succeeding the Rev. Ed Orwell, now at Cleburne.
Harvest in the Winters region paused as pre-dawn Tuesday rain halted activity after 20 to 30 percent of the crop had been cut. Early rust damaged some varieties but late plantings stood well. yields for wheat reached 20 to 30 per acre, with grain quality improving as harvest progressed.
A large field played the 18 hole partner ship event at Winters Country Club on Memorial Day with a barbecue lunch at noon. Championship Flight winners were Johnny Mathis and Jiggs Nichols scoring 61, followed by John McAdoo and Jiggs Nichols at 56 and Pyburn Brown with George Brown at 54. First Flight winners were Jerry Neely and Homer Hodge at 48, then Johnny Mathis with Eugene Mathis and John McAdoo with Joanie McAdoo both at 45. Second Flight winners were Wilma Tibbs and June Marks at 31, Lillie Heath with Mary Roller and Joanie McAdoo with Marlene Wood tied at 28.
Winters City Council approved a 1200 purchase and installation plan for evap orative air conditioners at the new Community Center. Duct work, immediate purchase, and a target of July 1 completion were set, with 34 tables and 300 chairs ordered and kitchen facilities already in place.
Mrs. W. C. Sonester and family from York Nebraska visited Mr. and Mrs. Joe Irvin in El Paso. Also joining were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Irvin and daughter Joy. Joy extended her stay to spend more time with her grandparents.
Mrs. Bill Kerr and her two sons from Austin spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. James West in West.
Alderman Cave notes ACJ Enterprises continues buying local grain as in past practice and limits to large orders. The firm operates from the old Abilene Southern Railroad depot on West Dale Street, staff photo included.
The Winters school opens a summer Head Start session next Monday June 8 at 8 30 am for registered children. A 1 5 hour session includes breakfast lunch mid morning snack and a noon meal with transportation and refreshments provided. The program runs to August 1 with staff including Parker Hart Harrison and aides De La Cruz Beard Ahrens. Federal funds of 11468 plus in kind local funds total 19809.
Vacation Bible School starts Monday June 8 at Winters First United Methodist Church and runs through June 13 with daily sessions from 9 to 11. Mrs J P Dry and Mrs H M Nichols lead, with teachers listed for Nursery through Grades 5 6. A closing picnic and program Friday night invite all community children.
Winters launches a city backed summer recreation program open weekdays from 1 to 9 p m with shorter hours Wednesdays. Jerry Gibson, athletic director of Winters Schools, leads activities at school facilities for ages 6 to 60, including organized games, weightlifting and jogging with no charge.
A Gospel meeting at the East Side Church of Christ begins Sunday June 8 and runs through June 15. Frank Duckworth will preach and Bob Thomason will lead the singing. Services start 10:30 a.m. on Sundays and 6:30 p.m. evenings. weekday services begin 8:30 p.m. Everyone is invited.
The third annual Industrial-Commercial Golf Tournament at Winters Country Club will be held Sunday, June 8, with 8:30 a.m. tee times for 27 holes. Two-man teams count the better score on each hole for a team total. Amateur players over 21 from Winters area sponsors compete for trophies and prizes including Wilson golf bags and shoes. Contact tournament chairman Pat Wood for entry details.
Central Texas Opportunities Inc under the Office of Economic Opportunity plans summer recreation activities for the underprivileged. The photo shows participants with organizers, highlighting community outreach and program sponsorship in the region.
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