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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1963
Page
7
Local hospital volunteers, high school girls, signed up to work two hour shifts from 7 am to 9 am and 7 pm to 9 pm. They assist wards, deliver meals, move equipment, and learn nursing skills while pursuing future careers in health care.
Teenage Candy Stripers at Winters Municipal Hospital have logged over 500 hours since February, working three shifts daily under supervision. They wait on patients, serve meals, and handle tasks to support regular staff, with a capping ceremony planned after hours are completed.
Youth led revival at First Baptist Church runs Friday to Sunday June 14 16 with services at 7 30 pm each evening Intermediates oversee fellowship Friday seniors Saturday and young people Sunday night Activities begin Thursday at 6 00 pm with an ice cream supper at the church Ad Libs incomplete text mentions Betty Jerni
The Winters City Council approved paving about two more blocks, Cryer Street from Tinkle to Wood and 240 feet on Vancil from Cryer. Newman Brothers Co. of Sweetwater bids are being forwarded as residents pay for the project. Work to start soon after curb and gutter decisions slow progress.
Winters hosts the 17th Annual Rodeo starting Thursday June 20 with a downtown parade at 4 PM. The three day event features eight to ten competitive rodeo contests, new acts, parades, and a Pony Express race from Blue Gap to Blizzard Stadium.
The 11th annual rodeo adds a Pony Express Race from Blue Gap Post Office east of Winters to the rodeo arena. James West leads the event with three teams already entered and more expected. Six-horse teams ride relay segments for a trophy to the winning squad. officials expect the race to become an annual feature.
Installation of the Order of the Eastern Star officers is set for Saturday evening June 15 at 8:00 in the Masonic Hall. Mrs Carrie Belle Roark will serve as installing officer with Vallie Brannon as Worthy Matron and Jobe as Worthy Patron. Other officers include Darlene Sims as Associate Matron Nina Hale as Secretary Eunice Polk as Treasurer Ozell Irvin as Conductress Ruth Jobe as Associate Conductress Lois Swatshiue as Chaplain Louise Waggoner as Marshal Elizabeth Wilson as Organist Geneva Cook as Adah Emma Marks as Ruth Hixie Newcomb as Esther Frances Whitmire as Martha Dessie Roper as Electa Dora Kennedy as Warden John Swatchsue as Sentinel.
The Winters Library building fund campaign is complete but continued gifts flow to treasurer Mrs. Noel Reid. To date $9,482.50 has been received by last Wednesday with an additional $275 received this week, boosting the total for the project.
A local committee led by Floyd Grant urges organizations clubs and individuals to join two big rodeo parades on Thursday and Saturday. Prizes include cash awards with first second and third place for the top riding clubs. Entries must participate in both parades to be eligible.
Attorney W. G. Bedford relocates his office to 124 State Street first door east of the post office. After many years at the old site with Bedford Insurance Agency, the new location offers more space for his law practice.
Mr and Mrs Button Little with Judy Hart and John Hart visited the home of Bud and Mrs Little in Lubbock for a weekend gathering.
T Parker, agricultural agent, announced last year's Winters rodeo and has officiated at Comanche Meridian Carthage and Odessa rodeos. He has served as official announcer for the Fort Worth Stock Show for several years and acted as master of ceremonies for the State Cattle Association meeting for two years.
W D Waggoner, superintendent of the City Water Department, announced that all water mains in Winters will be flushed next Tuesday June 18. Mains will be flushed at fire hydrants and water pressure will be low in some areas for a short period.
Readable fragments report Mike Mitchell and Barbara Baldwin among students attending a state meeting in Austin. Winters genre and government sponsorship are mentioned in relation to the event.
Members of the Round-Up Association and sponsors of the Winters Rodeo will appear on the Harry Holt Television program next Monday night. Dr H H McCreight president of the organization and several members will advertise the 17th Annual Teen Rodeo scheduled for Friday and Saturday at the arena.
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