Former Winters Chief Police Dave Hinds Dies in Odessa
Dave Hinds of Odessa, formerly of Winters, died Friday in Odessa of a heart ailment. Burial was in Odessa Saturday. He served Winters as Chief of Police for many years and is survived by his wife, four grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two sons and a daughter, with several Winters relatives attending the funeral.
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Dave Hinds
Odessa
Winters
Hinds
J. Hinds
Earl Cooke
Sam Cooke
Merrick Spil
Mattie Cooke
James Hinds
N. C. Hinds
Teen Club Meeting Held Friday In Legion Hall
Members of the Teen Club met Friday at the American Legion Hall for the regular meeting. Kay Gardner served as secretary and read the minutes while officers were recognized. Terry Collins is president, Jan Merck vice president, Sylvia Moore reporter, and Kay Gardner secretary.
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American Legion Hall
Kay Gardner
Terry Collins
Sylvia Moore
Jan Merck
Marsha Hays
Phyllis Awalt
Sarah Brown
Alvin Dunn
Jay Davidson
Linda Lou Balke Honored At Gift Tea
A prenuptial gift tea for Linda Lou Balke bride elect of Charles R. Davidson of Ballinger was held at the home demonstration club from 4 30 to 6 00 pm on Wednesday. Hostesses included A B Spill M G Roper J N Clark O V Cooper I W Rogers Albert Sykes J C Wilkerson and Ralph Osborne. The receiving line featured Mrs R W Balke Linda Lou Balke Mrs Ben Balke of Galveston grandmother of the honoree Mrs M A Davidson mother of the groom to be and Mrs Leroy Armstrong sister of the groom. Cheryl Ann Gray registered guests. A white rose arrangement in a turquoise container centered the tea table set with cut work linen. Punch and cookies were served with music by Tamara Gans. about thirty guests attended.
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Linda Lou Balke
Charles R. Davidson
Ballinger
Home Demonstration Club
A. B. Spill
M. G. Roper
J. N. Clark
O. V. Cooper
I. W. Rogers
Albert Sykes
J. C. Wilkerson
Ralph Osborne
R. W. Balke
Ben Balke
Galveston
M. A. Davidson
Leroy Armstrong
Cheryl Ann Gray
Tamara Gans
Betty Sue Wessels Honored At Bridal Shower
The St. John’s Lutheran Church parlors hosted a bridal shower Saturday afternoon for Betty Sue Wessels bride elect of Milton G. Ehlers of Wilson. Guests signed a white leather book, admired orchid and pink gladiola accents, and enjoyed piano selections and readings as gifts were arranged on a white lace table.
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St. John’s Lutheran Church
Betty Sue Wessels
Milton G. Ehlers
Wilson
A. W. Stoecker
W. F. Minzenmayer
Minzenmayer
Erwin Ueckert
F. W. Bredemeyer
H. F
Ellis Ueckert
Gus AF
Hantache
Walter
Winters High School Graduate Receives Army Commission
Herman R. Adams, a Texas A and M ROTC graduate from Winters, earned a second lieutenant commission Saturday afternoon. He was among 221 new officers and part of a larger ceremony where 700 graduates received degrees at Texas A and M. Adams will serve in the Signal Corps.
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Herman R. Adams
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Texas A. and
M. College
Adams
M. Adams
Winters High School
Signal Corps
Winters HD Club Meeting Held Wednesday
The Winters home demonstration club met Wednesday afternoon at the club house with Mrs. J. D. Vinson presiding. Mrs. A. B. Spill spoke on planning menus for large crowds as the main talk, and the meeting included a roll call, treasury report by Mrs. Whitmire, and refreshments for members and a visitor.
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A. B. Spill
Winters Home Demonstration Club
J. D. Vinson
Whitmire
Ralph Osborne
A. B. ‘Spill
Earl Chapmond
Emma Cole
Bill Proctor
L. C. Hill
Balke
Emma Henniger
Albert Spill
Be Busy Sewing Club Hosts Regular Meeting
Mrs Bud Parks hosted a regular meeting of the Be Busy Sewing Club at the Parks home. Members B G Mills W H Cain Bill Milliorn S P Gray Etta Bryant Merle Kane and the hostess did handwork for the hos tess. The next meeting is set for June 11 with Mrs Marel Wil son. all members are asked to bring gifts.
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Bud Parks
Be Busy Sewing Club
Sewing Club
B. G. Mills
W. H. Cain
Bill Milliorn
S. P. Gray
Etta Bryant
Merle Kane
Marel Wilson
Thanks to Wingate friends for food and support
The Low family expresses gratitude to Wingate neighbors for meals and to Jimmy King for venue use during their time of sorrow. They thank each person for food flowers and comforting words and ask to be true friends in others’ times of need.
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Wingate
Jimmy King
W. E. Puckett
Eunice Simons
Downing Family Guests in Cherokee Home
Dr and Mrs L L Downing and children Paula Diana and Bradley of Cherokee Iowa were guests this week in the home of Mr and Mrs Eddie Little.
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Little Home
L. L. Downing
Paula, Diana
Bradley
Cherokee
Iowa
Eddie Little
Abilene Christian Student Visits Russell Home
Neil Craig a student at Abilene Christian College and his mother Mrs. Philip Craig of Santa Rosa New Mexico visited the home of Mr and Mrs R K Russell early this week.
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Russel Home
Neil Craig
Abilene Christian College
Philip Craig
Santa Rosa
New Mexico
R. K. Russell
Little League Schedule Highlights June Dates
Friday June 8 features Indians vs Dodgers and Giant Minors vs Indian Minors at Winters Yankees vs Wingate and Cardinal Minors vs Wingate at Wingate. June 11 Dodgers vs Wingate and Giant Minors vs Wingate at Winters. June 12 Lawn vs Yankees and Lawn Minors vs Cardinals at Winters Jets vs Indians and Pirates vs Indian Minors at Winters. Minor games start 5 30 p m major league at 7 30 p m.
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Indians
Dodgers
Giant
Winters
Yankees
Wingate
Cardinal
Lawn
Cardinals
Jets
Pirate
Pirates
Jaycees Honor Merkel Golf Trophy Winners at City Hall
Regular meeting of the Jaycees on Monday June 4 at City Hall presented the trophy won at the Merkel Jaycee Golf Tournament to four local boys. Mike Patterson Mike Bedford and Hank McCrieght delivered the trophy with Richard Shade unable to attend. The second place trophy will be displayed at Bahiman Jewelry Store. San Angelo Jaycees joined the meeting to support the local club and membership drive. Dean Johnson State Director for Region 2C praised the club’s past projects and future value to the community. Members present included John McAdoo James Morrison Morris Robinson Jerry Durgan James West Don Bedford Floyd Sims James Gehrels and Bill Sharpes.
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Jaycees
Merkel Jaycee
Mike Patterson
Mike Bedford
Hank McCrieght
Richard Shade
Bahiman Jewelry
San Angelo
John McAdoo
James Morrison
Morris Robinson
Jerry Durgan
James West
Don Bedford
Floyd Sims
James Gehrels
Bill Sharpes
Junior Olympics Summer Program Opens in Winters
Winters High School coach G. L. Wilson will lead a Junior Olympics summer program beginning June 11 at the Winters track field after 5 p.m. The four divisions group youths by ages 11 and under, 12–13, 14–15, and 16–17 with a series of meets to be announced.
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L. G. Wilson
Winters
Wilson
Winters School
Winters Couple Visits Relatives in Hico Return
Dr. and Mrs. A. T. Lindley formerly of Winters returned to Hico after a brief visit in the home of Miss Mattie Cooke and with other relatives here.
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Hico
A. T. Lindley
Winters
Twist All Night opens at State Theatre this Sunday
Louis Prima and June Wilkinson star in an American International riot of mirth and music, with Sam Butera and the Witnesses joining the twist craze in a scene from Twist All Night opening at the State Theatre on Sunday.
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Louis Prima
June Wilkinson
American International
Sam
Butera and
the Witnesses
State Theatre
To Buy or Sell Use the Classified Columns
Classified columns offer concise ads for buying selling and trading. Readers can post notices about items services jobs and real estate. The section serves as a quick marketplace with brief listings and contact details.
Bleachers at Blizzard Field to gain 420 seats
Extensions on both ends of the east bleachers add a 20 foot by 15 row section with steel beams and all weather lumber. Two new exits and ramp access will be built, with completion aimed for Winters Rodeo on June 21 to 23 and painting of bleachers hoped before then.
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Blizzard Field
Southern Bleacher Construction Co
S¢Libol
Nevins
Texas Constitution Longer Than U.S. Document by Margin
The Texas State Constitution is described as about five times as long as the U S Constitution, highlighting its extensive length and detailed provisions compared with federal constitutional text.
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U. S
Bethel Calvary Baptist Names Oates as Pastor
Members announced Oates will serve as pastor at Bethel Calvary Baptist Church. The minister’s appointment is to guide the congregation through the upcoming season.
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Bethel Calvary Baptist Oates
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