Former Palestine meat market operator Wilbur Smith dies
Wilbur Smith 62 a longtime Palestine meat market operator died Saturday February 20 after a brief illness. He led Town & Country Market on the Elkhart Highway and previously ran ventures on Avenue A and Spring Street. Burial followed at Roselawn Park with services in Palestine. He is survived by his widow four brothers and two sisters and many nieces and nephews.
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Wilbur Smith
Palestine
Mr. Smith
Elkhart Highway
Avenue A
Spring Street
Winters
Lost Prairie Lake
Hassel & Vester
R. L. Badgett
First Christian Church
Roselawn Park
Smith
Cora McQueen Smith
R. C. Smith
Jerry Smith
Tulsa
Okla
George F. Smith
Hearne
James Smith
Riverbank
Calif
Marjorie Peters
Ernest Laughter
Amarillo
World Day of Prayer Service Friday at First United Methodist
World Prayer Day observes Friday March 5 at 2 p m in the First United Methodist Church. The public is invited to attend this service and take part in the observance.
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First United Methodist Church
Bentsen pushes bill for harsher crime sentences firearms
Senator Loyd Bentsen introduces companion Senate legislation mandating stiff penalties for crimes involving firearms. He also seeks to exempt .22 caliber ammo from firearms registration and extend federal act jurisdiction to state courts, aligning with the Casey bill previously filed.
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Washington, D. C
Lloyd Bentsen
Congress
Bob Casey
Houston
Casey
Senate
Bass Fishing From a Boat Tips and Regional Notes
Anglers prefer seated boat fishing for comfort but lose hook-set power and control. Stand to gain mobility, then lift with the rod high and use a net. In brushy areas use a stiff rod. carry three rods for bass. Texas lakes vary by water and habitat including timber and logs affecting lure choice. Different regions demand different techniques for bass, catfish, and other game fish.
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Gulf Coast
Ling
Warsaw
Texas
Kentucky
East Texas
West Texas
Wingate 4-H Girls Meet At School Cafeteria
The Wingate girls of 4 H Club Group I held a combined meeting at Wingate School Cafeteria. They prepared carrot and celery strips, frankfurter cheese sandwiches, and compared pudding mixes while testing their knowledge. Present were Dianne Baiz, Teresa Dean, Belinda Hill, Melinda Hill, Rebecca Plumey, Yolanda Rubio, Patti Walker, junior leaders Vickie O'Dell and Gwen Smith, and adult leader Mrs Gilbert Smith.
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Wingate
Dianne Baiz
Teresa Dean
Belinda Hill
Melinda Hill
Rebecca Plumey
Yolanda Rubio
Patti Walker
Vickie O'Dell
Gwen Smith
Gilbert Smith
Fishing in Texas Lakes Requires Knowledge and Patience
The text explains that lake fishing varies by region from East Texas to central and west Texas. It notes rocky bottoms, canyons, algae covers, and lily pads affecting where white bass spawn and fish hide. It advises studying the impoundment, using maps, depth contours, and a fish finder, while emphasizing observation and experience to increase catch.
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Black Land
Cross Timbers
Central
West Texas
East Texas
Enterprise Classified Columns Offer Extra Odds and Ends
Local newspaper runs a classifieds section advertising miscellaneous items for sale. Listings include household goods, furniture, tools, and collectibles offered by residents in the area with pricing and contact details.
Funeral Friday in Winters for Mrs. A. J. Hodges
Mrs. Adgie J. Hodges 66 died at Overall Memorial Hospital Coleman after years of illness. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Friday at Main Street Church of Christ, with burial at Lakeview Cemetery. Survivors include husband Adgie Hodges two sons Buford Hodges Arthur James Hodges two daughters and eight grandchildren.
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Main Street
Church of Christ
Adgie J. Hodges
Bobby Bates
Lakeview
Spill Funeral Home
Buford Hodges
Houston
Arthur James Hodges
San Angelo
Billy J. Galgeon
Tyler
Roland Stanley
Coleman
Richard B. Scott
Ogden
Utah
Ben Truesdell
Breckenridge
Lillie Knight
Strawn
Jim Jones
George Beard
B. B. Henry
W. T. Davis
Wilbert Alcorn
Carson Easterly
Eminent Domain Suit In Runnels County Texas
Housing Authority of the City of Winters sues Horace Gamez and unknown heirs for land in Runnels County. Defendants must answer by 4 April 1971 before the County Court in Ballinger. Case No. 2377 filed February 22 1971.
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Horace Gomez
Horace Gamez
Runnels County
Texas
Eminent domain suit to acquire Lot 17 Block 20 Winters
The case seeks ownership and title to Lot 17 in Block 20 of College Heights Addition Winters Texas for a Lot Rent Housing Project to be owned and operated by the Winters Housing Authority. Title will vest in the City of Winters Housing Authority upon payment. Citation must be served within 90 days or be returned unserved. Filed February 22 1971 by Clerk Frankie Berryman Deputy Alta Witter Ballinger Texas.
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College Heights
Winters
Runnels County
Texas
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Sen
Loyd Bentsen
Coleman Production Credit Association
Brownwood, Ballinger
Abilene
Melvin Williams
Pioneer Brand
Williams
Melvin “Williams
Pioneer
Des Maines
Lows USA
Beaumont
Tex
P. S
Washington
Henry M. Jackson
Leeee
Vietnam
A. J. Hodges
American Cancer Society
State OF
A. D
County Court of
Ballinger
Winters Enterprise
Frankie Berryman
Alta Witter
Insurance Agency
the Winters Enterprise
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