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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1970
Page
5
The writer riffs on Father’s Day quotes from Douglas MacArthur and laments a Census Bureau error in Winters Texas. They detail predictions of population growth based on new houses water connections and city limits changes, noting the contrast with 1970 figures and joking about repeating the same risk for 1980.
A cemetery working is planned at Pumphrey Cemetery for Saturday June 20. All interested persons are urged to attend.
The annual Men’s City Golf Tournament at Winters Country Club begins Sunday with 27 golfers in three flights Championship First Flight Second Flight. First group tees at 12 45 for 18 holes of medal play. H M Jiggs Nichols defends. trophies awarded to winners and runners up in each flight.
Senator John G. Tower touted the Cambodian action as an unqualified military success that hastens Vietnamization and reduces U S involvement in Southeast Asia. He cited captured enemy weapons and supplies, improved allied operations, and over 9,000 enemy killed with 2,000 captured, plus stockpiles in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Saigon.
Jay Naman, state president of the Farmers Union from Waco, will be guest of honor and principal speaker at the Runnels County Farmers Union family night in Winters. The event, at the Winters Community Center, starts at 8 30 p m next Tuesday June 23 with refreshments of ice cream and cake. Roscoe Morrison of Wilmeth is county president and all members and families are urged to attend.
This week last year shows a maximum of 96 on Thursday June 12 1969 and minimums of 59 on Friday June 13 1969 and Sunday June 15 1969.
Social security benefits for Runnels County residents totalled 181000 monthly as 1969 ended. J M Talbot in San Angelo notes a 15 percent increase from Nixon signed Dec 30 1969 for 2536 beneficiaries. Breakdown shows 1741 retired workers or dependents, 594 survivors, 147 disabled or dependents.
San Angelo Art Club sponsors an annual Arts and Creative Crafts Show from July 1 to July 29. Registration at Kendall Gallery on Wednesday July 1 for two divisions painting and creative crafts. The show will be judged and ribbons awarded in each division.
City hall says the refuse disposal grounds southeast of town will be closed to the public except during set hours. Weekdays 6 30 a m to 12 noon and 4 00 to 6 30 p m Sundays 6 30 to 8 30 a m and 4 30 to 6 00 p m A caretaker will guide disposal during hours and the public is asked to observe and avoid dumping at the entrance or roadsides.
The Runnels County Farm Bureau Women’s committee seeks candidates for the annual FB Queen Contest. Entrants must be daughters or sisters of active FB members, 16 to 22, single, engaged in agricultural production, with entry info at the Ballinger FB office. Contestants speak a minute on why their family belongs to Farm Bureau. Deadline to enter to be announced.
Kirke McKenzie WHS band director invites Winters Blizzard Band alumni and current players to Band Hall next Thursday June 25 at 7 30 p m. All musicians who own an instrument and enjoy quick marches and popular music are welcome, with high school members urged to attend. Ice cream will be served and the makeup band will perform about 20 marches plus popular arrangements.
Specialist Four Marvin D. Miller, 19, son of Mrs. Roxie A. Miller of Lawn, received the Army Commendation Medal at Long Binh Post in Vietnam for heroism in action. Miller, a heavy truck driver with the 321st Transportation Company, is married to Vickie who resides in Abilene. his father Marvin D. Miller lives on Route 1 in Novice.
Mr and Mrs Chip Puckett of Abilene announce the birth of their son William Bradley born Sunday June 7 in Abilene. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Beard and paternal grandfather is B C Puckett.
Registration for Vacation Church School at First United Methodist Church will be Sunday June 21 during Sunday School. The program runs Monday June 22 to Friday June 26 with daily classes for Nursery I through Elementary VI from 9 to 11 am. The theme is The Bible In the Midst of Every Day Life and features named leaders and helpers.
The Winters Water Department plans several water and sewer projects including new lines in Skyline Addition northeast of town and a Trinity Street sewer line. A newly completed connection from Winter Haven Addition to the main system allows residents to connect. Hydrants are being painted and repairs made to the Old City Lake dam. The council authorized a new pickup for the Electric Department.
Buford Baldwin says contract will be let soon to dismantle the old 50 000 gallon north water tower to widen North Main Street US 83. The tower has been out of use for two years and relocation is not feasible due to age and condition. A new tower may be studied to replace it while the south tower remains 100 000 gallons.
Marine Corporal Felix Segura of Route 2 Wingate participates in the Beagle House training exercise with the Fifth Marine Expeditionary Brigade at Camp Pendleton California. The drill tests Navy Marine Corps amphibious techniques and helicopter landings under all weather conditions on various terrains.
Preliminary 1970 Census data show Winters shrinking from 3266 in 1960 to 2795, a 471 decline. Runnels County totals dip about 3500 with Ballinger and Colorado City among notable losses. Miles gains slightly. Final counts due to Congress by December 1 may adjust if undercounting occurred.
The Winters Chamber asks residents who were away or overlooked during the May 1 census to call 754-5210. Preliminary Census figures show Winters' population declined since 1960, and officials want to notify the Bureau if any individuals were missed.
Wheat fields in the area are near harvest completion as ideal weather keeps combines running at peak. Grain men report per acre output strong and total production may match or exceed past years despite some hail and wind damage in certain communities. J C Jarrell notes 120 rail cars shipped from Winters with trains running daily at the height of harvest and projects reaching 150 cars. Much grain also moved by truck and some placed in loan storage.
The ASCS County Committee issues final dates for farmers including July 1 to apply for new wheat allotments July 10 to aerial spray mesquite and August 1 to certify cotton feed grain and diverted acreage. Early compliance boosts early payments with careful certification required.
The Rev. Chester Wilkerson of Winters, a retired Methodist minister, has served the First Presbyterian Church in Ballinger since last October. Members presented him a silver tray as thanks for his services.
Winters High School principal B J Joyce attends the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals conference in Austin this week. His wife Mrs Joyce accompanies him on the trip as part of his committee work.
The regular Fourth Monday Singing will be held at the Sheps Community Center on Monday June 22 at 730 pm. Everyone is invited to attend.
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