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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1963
Page
6
A jumble of reflections questions the source of money and the ease of belief. The writer doubts whether wealth shapes choices and notes people cling to comforting routines while recognizing the complexity behind value and control.
The Winters City Council voted against seeking county money to support hospitals in the county. Members warned county pickup of uncollectible accounts could push control of hospital finances to the county and threaten municipal ownership of Winters Hospital. Ballinger Hospital, funded partly by federal and public subscriptions, was also cited.
City officials discussed ongoing paving on North Cryer Street with base work completed and asphalt to be laid within days. Completion depends on curb work by property owners, while the city will finance intersections and seek bids for a seal coat on other streets.
Nine youths from St. John's Lutheran Church Winters formed the confirmation class at the Sunday morning service and were received as communicant members. The group includes Joan Ahrens Walter Gerhart Anna Gottschalk Deanna Hoppe Calvin Jackson Leroy Kettler Myra Minzenmayer Trisha Oaken and Brenda Presley, all listed with their parents.
Floyd B Billington district manager of the San Angelo Social Security office reports Runnels County monthly benefits total 100 508 dollars an increase of about ten percent over last year. The program aims to provide economic security for eligible individuals and families.
Winters Post 9193 and its Ladies Auxiliary earned first place in division 4 of the State Community Service contest and also took third place overall. A bronze third place State plaque will be presented during the upcoming Department Convention.
Mrs Little remained in Austin for a longer visit after Mr Little returned home on Thursday. Billy Lynn joined her for the return weekend trip to their home. Harvey Edwards and Billy Lynn are the couple’s sons.
The Southside Baptist Church under Rev. Virgil James will run Vacation Bible School from Monday June 10 to Friday June 14, 8:00 to 11:00 each morning with a 7:30 Friday commencement. Preparation Day is set for Saturday June 8 at 10:00, and a City Park picnic closes the week on June 14 at 11. Refreshments will be served. staff includes Mrs. W D Shores as principal and Mrs. G B Evans as superintendent.
Winters area bank group asked for a new national bank with 125000 capital and 75000 reserve. Eight residents led by M E Mathis Floyd Sims O B Raper J P Davidson Earl Barnes George W Poe Walter Adams and Bob Bush signed the March application seeking a charter named First National Bank of Winters or First Winters National Bank. The Comptroller of Currency in Washington holds the final say with a decision expected in about two weeks.
Billy Lynn Little returned Monday to Texas University to assist in fresh ment orientation as an advisor. He and his brother Harvey will attend summer school. Harvey will also attend law school and is a member of the sports staff of the Austin American.
The Winters Library fund has raised 9482 and plans to purchase the former West Texas Utilities Co. office on North Main Street within two weeks. Committees report repairs and repainting for library use will begin soon with donations from Sparkle-Lite Co. aiding flooring. Rev. E H Graham and Rev Collins lead preparation work as earlier drive concludes.
Volunteers are asked to help prepare the arena stock pens and grounds for the Winters 17th Annual Rodeo scheduled for June 20 21 and 22. Ralph Lloyd on the grounds committee urges hands for Friday evening setup as the Roundup Association promotes two parades and a Pony Express Ride to boost the event. Dr T Parker will again announce the show and new acts include John Temple and Keith Anderson with Adrian Parker producing the three day event.
After early losses, the Yankees and the Jets sit tied for first in Winters league with 4 wins and 1 loss each. Dodgers follow with a 4-2 record, while Pirates and Wingate top the minor league at 4-1.
The schedule lists Major League games at 7 30 p m from Friday June 7 through Friday June 14 including Yankees Indians Dodgers Jets and Lawn Wingate and Winters venues. Minor League play at 5 30 p m from June 7 to June 14 features Giants Pirates Cardinals and Wingate with multiple matchups at Winters Lawn and Wingate arenas.
About 76 children have enrolled in the summer reading program sponsored by the Texas State Library Association at Winters Public Library. The program runs June 1 through August 31 with reports due mid August and a certificate ceremony planned. A book review series begins July 13 for fourth through seventh graders led by Miss Myra Glover and Mrs Merle Fragi er. New hours are Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 2 to 6 pm.
The text notes Tom Sudberry a junior and Miss Carol Howell a Rice University sophomore visiting Houston and Midland for a weekend event.
The Winters Rodeo announces its 17th annual event scheduled for June 20 to 22 with judges Bobby Wedeking of Stamford and Whitey Welch of Truscott. New events include a bucking mare race and a money bull event, alongside bull riding, bareback bronc riding, calf scramble, rope, and girls cloverleaf races across all three performances.
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