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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1968
Page
5
A reader letter advocates rekindling patriotic values on July 4 and urges displaying the flag widely. The piece argues civil disobedience and a fear of patriotism weaken national unity and calls for pride in national symbols and historical figures.
About 60 archers from Fort Worth Odessa Tohoka Lubbock Midland San Angelo and other areas attended the Runnels County Archers Association invitational Sunday. Archers competed in several divisions shooting 56 targets with trophies awarded to top three in each class.
Merchants in Winters plan a July 12 sidewalk sale promoted by the Retail Trades Committee of the Winters Chamber of Commerce. Merchants will display merchandise outdoors and run individual drawings for gifts. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Clean-Up Contest ends this week with the east side of Winters vs the west side, sponsored by the Winters Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the City of Winters. Judging Monday will determine the most successful clean-up drive as the City and County Commissioner Precinct 2 provide extra trucks to haul collected trash.
Mary Lynn Pritchard a Winters High School graduate from the Class of 1968 has been chosen to guard the South squad in the North South All Star Girls Basketball Game set for 8 15 p m Saturday July 20 at Duncanville High School gym as part of the Texas High School Girls Basketball Coaches Association Summer Clinic in Duncanville July 18 19 and 20.
The Runnels County Methodist Fellowship meets in Wingate on June 30 for joint fifth Sunday evening worship on the lawn of the Wingate Church across from the school. Rev. Piez Todd, pastor of Ballinger Methodist Church, will preach at 7 30 p m. Bob Jones of Winters directs the music. Youth meet at 6 p m for slides and a talk by Randy Stevens of Winters about Henderson Settlement Frakes Ky. Wingate women host a post service fellowship with cold drinks. visiting women are asked to bring cookies.
Jerry McCabe, formerly with George Ford Sales in Ballinger for two years, is now a mechanic in the service department of Dale's Ford Sales in Winters. Mr. and Mrs. McCabe have one daughter, Carla Kay, age 2.
Notice reminds members of the Winters Country Club family night at the Country Club, scheduled for every other Thursday evening.
Winters Public Library sponsors a Texas Reading Program for school-age children this summer. Participants must read at least 12 books by August 17 to earn certificates. Signups encouraged. regular librarian Miss Myra Glover is ill and volunteers run the library, open Wednesdays Fridays and Saturdays from 2 to 6 p.m.
Jules Gipson claims representative for the San Angelo office will hold two July visits in Winters. He will be at the Chamber of Commerce from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on July 10 and July 24 to help residents file claims obtain information or conduct Social Security business.
Arthur Bates vice commander announces a regular Roy Scoggins Post American Legion meeting Monday night. He urges all members to attend to decide unfinished business and discuss post matters.
Mothers of children in Winters Head Start enroll in an OEO adult class learning to make shirts and dresses for 6 to 8 year olds. Instructor Mrs. Juanita O Connor leads sessions each Tuesday morning. A shortage of patterns thread buttons and fabric hampers progress. donations may be left at the school cafeteria or given to the program director George Beard.
Winters City Council Monday night asked an architect to draft plans for a metal constructed community center about 120 by 60 feet. If plans are approved, bids will be sought for construction, with an estimated cost near $20,000. A water tower mover from Arlington discussed shifting the north tower a few feet east to widen North Main Street, but no action was taken.
Officers for Winters Chapter 401 Royal Arch Masons were elected O. J. Murray most excellent high priest John J. Swatchsue excellent scribe J. C. Martin treasurer and R. W. Balke secretary. Council 333 Royal and Select Masters elected O. J. Murray thrice illustrious master B. F. Tatum right illustrious deputy master John J. Swatchsue illustrious principal conductor of work J. C. Martin treasurer and R. W. Balke recorder.
Babson's forecast notes a strong first half of 1968 with $38 billion GNP gains and rising industrial production, yet warns gains are uneven with farm income lagging and living costs rising. It predicts consumer spending remains a growth driver, personal income reaching new highs, and modest gains in auto output despite model-year changes.
Norton School District trustees meet again to decide the future after a fire destroyed facilities. They consider consolidating with Winters Ballinger or Bronte districts, or rebuilding a graded system while preserving some Norton identity. County officials note transfer decisions lie with the county school board.
Miss Freddie Gardner, Winters High School girls coach, will join the Texas High School Girls Basketball Coaches Association summer clinic at Duncanville High School July 18 19 and 20. She will discuss The Overall Basketball Program at Winters at 2 30 p m Friday July 19. The North South All Star game closes the clinic at 8 15 p m July 20.
Miles Masonic Lodge No 898 will host the 105th installation Monday July 1 at 8 p m in the Miles Baptist Church auditorium. J W Chandler Grand Master of Texas Masons serves as installing officer with Dr B F Tatum of Ballinger as installing marshal. District lodges from Bal linger Winters Paint Rock Eden Wingate Norton and Miles expected to install their officers. A Dutch treat dinner at 6 p m at Lowake Inn honors Grand Master Chandler. public invited to installation and reception at the Masonic hall.
Mrs. Charles Kruse Jr hosted a family gathering Saturday as Dr. and Mrs. Charles Simpson and their daughter Melissa from Stephenville visited the Kruse home.
A. H. Settle of Goodyear Tire and Rubber announces Runnels Soil and Water Conservation District as one of three first place winners in Goodyear's Conservation Program. The event honors top districts nationwide including 104 others across the United States and Puerto Rico with a 4,000 mile guest week.
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