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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1963
Page
6
A fragmented report notes that swift action by Haskell authorities prevented a loss of life. The bureau confirms zero casualties as efforts short of full details halted further danger.
A Sweetheart rider is a twirler with the Winters High School band and a member of the Future Club while serving as pianist at Hopewell Baptist Church. In Junior High School, a similar profile appears, reflecting varied school activities.
Winters Riding Club will sponsor a Quarter Horse Show on Friday April 19. The event will feature about 33 classes under American Quarter Horse Association rules. Judge Edward J. Gole of Scranton PA will oversee the show with Jim Williams as manager and Mrs. Floyd Sims as secretary. Entry fees are five dollars for halter and performance events, with cutting and roping offering a five dollar jackpot 40 30 20 10 split for junior and senior. Show begins at 9 am, entries close at show time. Mail entries to Jim Williams 110 N West St Winters.
W D Waggoner superintendent of the Winters City Water Department said the mains will be flushed at fire hydrants next Tuesday March 1. Pressure will be low in some areas during the process but normal after completion. The work may take more than one day and residents are advised of reduced pressure during flushing.
Winters High School Blizzard Band members showcased numbers Tuesday night for Dad's Night sponsored by the Band Mothers Club. The event preceded the University Interscholastic League solo and ensemble contests at McMurry College in Abilene on Saturday, March 23.
Winters school board discussed constructing a small grandstand for the new cinder track. Superintendent James B. Nevins cited steel and wood seating for 150 to 200, funded by surplus government stock, with plans not yet finished. The track project advances thanks to a boosted athletic fund after a successful football season.
In Wallace, Denise submits a report amid ongoing delays in the Mrs J case. Officials review the document while awaiting further details to determine next steps in the investigation.
The Literary and Service Club stages a fashion show on Monday March 18 at 7 30 PM in the High School Auditorium with the buds and blossoms theme featuring ready to wear and millinery from The Fashion Shop and Heidenheimer's. Models include Ann Bean Ginger Gardner Jackie Hall Dores Davis Karen Knapp Judy Winton and others. Mrs A W Holck serves as commentator with Deanna Kozelsky and the Snow Flakes to sing and Mrs Floyd Sims as organist. Proceeds support a civic project and tickets are sold by club members at the door.
Intermediate Girl Scouts led by Mrs J H Crenshaw hosted a tea at the Scout Hut with a green linen table, tan centerpiece, and punch by Mrs Jerry Ward. Awards from the cookie sale were presented and Mrs J ve recruiting department praised. Mrs Vernie Marks reported on Day Camp plans and urged volunteers.
Hatlers on North Main Street announced Gayland Robinson will begin work in Hatlers Barber Shop next Tuesday March 19. Robinson is a graduate and joins the staff, marking a new start for the shop this season.
Winters High School coach Jerry English earned Area AA Coach of the Year honors from the Abilene Reporter-News. Herbie Russell, Blizzard star, joined the first All-Area team after a 350 points season, with Dunnam adding strong rebounding and 12 points per game. The Blizzard finished 15-5 and won a district playoff before losing in bi district play.
The City Water Department is laying a six inch water main near Hamilton Street to boost pressure for residents in southwest Winters. The project follows a master plan from an engineering firm three years ago. Water superintendent W. D. Waggoner says the line will enable future improvements and installation of fire plugs within 500 feet of buildings for lower rates.
Residents urged to obtain the third Sabin oral polio vaccine on Friday March 29 for students and teachers at the school cafeteria and Sunday March 31 for pre school children and adults. The Winters Lions Club sponsors the free dose with a voluntary donation optional to cover serum supplies. no one will be refused.
Wesley M Hays Jr a Hardin Simmons University student from Abilene boards a jet airliner in Dallas with the Cowboy Band for a tour to Japan. The group trains and plans performances as they travel by air for the overseas engagement.
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