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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1973
Page
4
Hail and wind continued as the city battled a second storm. The fire department answered two calls, including a rubbish fire behind a hospital and an electrical fire in a northeast residence. Transformers were struck or shorted, with crews repairing in rain and hail. damage assessments will take days and may rise beyond early estimates.
Family gathers for Neely reunion at Thunderbird Lodge Abilene on June 22 with a Sunday service in Winters. Attendees include S V Neely San Benito Auburn Neely Burnet Benton Neely Canyon Lake Ruth Neely Abilene Judson Prince Fort Worth Gattis Neely Winters Judson Prince Houston Jerry Neely Weller Taylor Paul Tyler Don Courvisier Denton and others living out of state.
The column notes Home Town Talk remains on schedule and warns against delays for publication. It explains brides’ images are usually prepared well before the wedding to allow engraving and tying details together for the post wedding issue.
The Enterprise releases classified columns to sell extra odds and ends. Items offered span household goods tools furniture and miscellaneous articles. Sellers set prices and contact details for interested buyers through the newspaper.
The board of tax equalization for the City of Winters will meet at 9 a m Monday July 2. The board will interview taxpayers beginning at 9 a m. Members are John Gardner Dale Whitecotton and W E Shorty Foster. Alternate members are Fred Young and Jack Martin.
H. K. Henniger and family of Winters return to Bangkok Thailand for missionary work after a year in Texas. They were sent in 1969 to establish a school of preaching and will be sponsored by the Church of Christ in Paducah with help from several other churches. Mr. Henniger, a former Texas Highway Patrolman, has 19 years service and is a Winters High School and Abilene Christian College Sunset School of Preaching graduate.
Robert Moore of Winters was among about 1,900 graduates at Texas Tech University. He received a bachelor’s degree in sociology, the son of Mr and Mrs Ellis Zane Moore of Winters.
Weekend visitors to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kraatz included Ronald Kraatz Kimberly and Geoffery of Manchester Conn Mrs Walter Karl Kraatz and Matthew of Iowa Park Mr and Mrs Alan Hudgens William and Michelle of Dallas Mr and Mrs RD White Connie and Zane of Abilene and Mr and Mrs Freddie Koch of Waco.
Classified ads announce receipt books now available at The Enterprise office. The note invites readers to read the classified section for details and pricing.
In a double ring ceremony at Southside Baptist Church on Friday night June 15, Benjie Gail Lee married Billy Ray Tischler. Rev. Virgil James officiated. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Granville Long of Winters, and groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Tischler, featured attendees and attendants including Becky Dean, Jay Heflin, and bridesmaid Cindye Wolford.
A letter from Mrs. W. H. Frequency of Muncie reflects viewer dismay that Watergate hearings interrupt daytime favorites. The note mocks the format and questions the lack of suspense, suggesting a 90 minute made for TV movie as a solution.
H T Dowd of San Angelo and son David Dowd of California visited Sunday at Robert Lehman home for a wedding. The bride wore satin gown with scalloped lace and satin buttons, veil with lace. Reception followed at Fellowship Hall. House party included Mrs. Bo Williams and others. Bride a 1973 Withers High School graduate. groom a 1972 Winters High School graduate. They will reside at 1410 Southeast Crockett Sonora.
Classified note invites readers to place wanted ads in the Enterprise Classifieds. It highlights using the Wanted Column to find items and suggests reading the Classified Columns for details.
Laura Parks aged seven Angie Donica aged one and Mrs Carlton Parks were honored at a birthday party hosted by Mr and Mrs L C Foster. Attending were numerous relatives including Mr and Mrs S J Morrison Mrs C C Foster Theron Osbourne Wesley McGallion Carlton Parks Larry Donica W L Burton Tommy Burton P G Berger Margie Greg Donica Becky Sherry McKnight Carl Parks Ronnie Poehls Missie Wayne and others.
A philosophical observation notes that a person who rises after a fall recovers faster than someone who remains down. It emphasizes resilience as a practical trait and contrasts action with stagnation.
Quote about moral choice contrasts with reluctance to decide leaving common wisdom on ethics and decision making.
Mr and Mrs Halley C Schwartz announce the engagement of their daughter Janet Sue Schwartz to Jimmy David Jordan son of Mr and Mrs C A Jordan of Eastland The wedding is set for 730 PM August 4 at the Winters Church of Christ Janet is a Winters High School and Cisco Junior College graduate Jimmy is an Eastland High School and Tarleton State College alumnus
A witty editorial argues that chasing improbable schemes wastes resources and misleads investors. It warns readers that pursuing unlikely fortunes diverts focus from solid planning and prudent use of assets. The piece uses a rural metaphor to caution against risky ventures.
A concise reflection on success and happiness noting that success is achieving desires while happiness lies in appreciating what one receives. The piece emphasizes mindset over external outcomes.
A concise note discusses how the human mouth is the most common source of mistakes in communication. It highlights slips, misstatements, and misunderstandings arising from spoken language and delivery.
The text offers a collection of adages about perseverance and self love. It suggests inspiration favors the busy over the idle and that steadfastness in opinion reflects self regard rather than truth. It humorously notes soaking a wedding ring in dishwater extends its life.
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