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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1962
Page
6
In a practical demonstration the Commerce department plans to display a new sign to explain how the public will be informed about a business town event. Staff reactions vary with some considering it a sign of control while others discuss the boss Sue Lyon and a controversial movie not allowed for minors.
Winners of the calf scramble event in the 16th Annual Winters Rodeo receive pure bred Dorset lambs for care and exhibition at the Junior FPA Livestock Show in January. All are Winters FFA members.
Winters Postmaster Pace announces a new rule requiring rural mail boxes to be on the right side of the road in the direction of travel. Patrons have 30 days to relocate, with violations posing legal risk and potential accidents.
Winters Police Chief Joe Stevens warned that the city ordinance prohibits discharging or selling fireworks within Winters city limits. Violations carry up to 100 dollars in fines. The chief stressed injury and property damage risks and urged resident cooperation in enforcing the rule ahead of Independence Day celebrations.
The Winters Chamber of Commerce recommends observing July 4 as a holiday by local businesses. The note states Wednesday July 4 will be observed as a holiday in the community.
The first feeder cattle will move into the new commercial feed lots west of town in about two weeks. Raymond R. Walston reports work on feed banks and water lines is complete, fences near, and some lots ready soon. Cattle purchases already made. capacity has doubled from 2000 with plans for future expansion as the only local commercial feed lot serving the region.
A former Winters man Larry Porter Saunders 23 of San Angelo sustained a broken left leg and facial lacerations after a two vehicle crash on U S Highway 67 three miles west of Tankersly Monday night. The other driver Rosend Jimenez 23 of Mertzon was killed in the collision.
Winters Lions Club passed a Resolution of Respect at a noon meeting on June 26 1962 noting the death of member Clarence P Alfrey on June 14 1962 The resolution honors his service to the club committees and Winters community and directs copies to the Winters Enterprise and Alfrey family
Ladies of Winters Country Club host a 9 hole round robin from June 20 through August 29 with prizes for most improved golfers and low scorers plus most birdies. The Winters Ladies Golf Association meets Wednesdays at 8 30 a m and welcomes new members Mrs Tommy Rougas Mrs Russell Mote and Mrs Morris Robinson.
Hospital notes record several dismissals over the weekend including Albert McMillan and Mrs. Nick Alambar with baby, and Mrs. George Cathey with baby. A baby girl arrived Tuesday June 26 to Armaldo Lara, and a baby boy Tuesday June 25 to Edward Bredemeyer, with other medical patients listed.
The Winters Round-Up Association staged the 16th Winters Rodeo over three nights with a Thursday street parade, a prize-filled float contest, and steady crowds. Ballinger Riding Club won parade trophies. Callahan County Sheriff's Posse and Eastland County Posse placed second and third in roping and riding events.
Local reports describe the Winters area as having good general rains recently. Observers say prospects are very favorable for a good harvest as cotton ranges from just planted to knee high and a few farmers note ongoing growth stages.
J W Bahlman is installed as president of the Winters Lions Club for 1982 63 at a regular meeting. Officers include Mord Tucker first vice president Robert Christian second vice president Walker Tatum third vice president Dr Z I Hale secretary Jerry Ward tail twister Rankin Pace Lion Tamer. Directors are Lee Harrison James Nevins for 1 year and Charles Hester George Beard for 2 years. Tamara Gans elected to serve another year as sweetheart and pianist.
The Runnels County ASCS office assigns twenty four staff to measure cotton grain sorghum and diverted acres plus all soil bank base crops on Conservation Reserve farms. W R Gray Jr asks farm operators to assist surveyors to ensure accurate crop classifications and diverted acreage designations. Farmers should note special circumstances such as plots designated for diverted acres and any land newly cultivated.
Unofficial records show Winters received 5.9 inches of rain through June 26, well below 1961’s 23.5 inches for the same period. April was the wettest month in 1962 at 4.4 inches, while June added 4.2 inches. January and February had no rainfall.
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