31 Mar 1969
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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1969
Page
1
The piece argues audiences are split across media and full radio coverage is costly. It warns that relying on broadcasts alone risks gaps, since listeners may miss announcements if their radio is off, urging legislators to favor graphic transcriptions on paper for reliable notice.
Texas Highway Department announces a 6 mile farm to market road project on FM 3115 from State 158 east of Maverick to FM 2333 with a new Colorado River bridge. Allan Construction Company leads work from March 12 to October 1969. traffic will be heavily affected and safety signs will guide drivers.
Lucy Ann Gannaway 85 former Winters resident died Friday in Valley High Nursing Home Denver Colorado after a short illness. Funeral services were held Monday at Chapel Hill Memorial Chapel and burial followed at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Littleton Colorado. Born February 23 1884 in Detroit Texas she lived in Winters 50 years before moving to Denver in 1963 to be with her daughter Jerrilee Pierce She was active in Winters First Presbyterian Church She survived by son Robert Gannaway Winnetka NL three daughters Jerrilee Pierce Evelyn Gannaway Dorice Lepore eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Fireman Apprentice David Preston Gray returned to his assignment on the USS Suribachi after two weeks leave with his parents Mrs. and Mrs. J. C. Gray Sr. He completed nine weeks of training in Orlando Florida before leave. The USS Suribachi is in dry dock at Alabama Drydock in Mobile Alabama with Mayport Florida listed as the home port.
The Bennie Lindley family expresses heartfelt thanks for neighbors friends and kindness after their sorrow. They acknowledge Dr Rives hospital staff and all who sent cards flowers food and shared comforting acts in a moving memorial gesture.
After three weeks the 76ers top the Winters Junior League with a pair of wins 21 to 16 over the Celtics and 33 to 26 against the Hawks. Bullets surge with Allen Owens, defeating the Hawks 28 to 15 and the Lakers 23 to 17. Knicks drop a 26 to 24 decision to the Lakers while beating the Celtics 24 to 14. Albert Black led scoring with 17 over two games. other leaders include Jerry Mack 21, Mike Fowler 19, Glen Owens 16, Stanley Tatum and Joe Ray De La Cruz 15 each. Officials were Reece McQuiston and Jimmy Benson, with Lloyd Gilbert assisting Friday.
Mr and Mrs Jim Benson of Elk Creek California announce the birth of a son James August Benson born March 13 at Elk Creek He weighed five and a half pounds Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harry Benson Maternal grandparents are the late Mr and Mrs August Spill
The Enterprise urges readers to place ads in its Classified Wanted Column to buy items or services. The brief notice emphasizes easy insertion and wide reach for buyers and sellers seeking trades and bargains.
Mrs James West was named president of the Winters Ladies Golf Association at the annual meeting and no host luncheon at the Country Club. Officers include Mrs Lillie Heath as vice president and golf chairman and Mrs John Tibbs, Mrs John E McAdoo as secretary treasurer.
Colonel Wilson E Speir of the Texas Dept of Public Safety warns motorists that less than a month remains before the April 15 1969 motor vehicle inspection deadline. About 2.8 million vehicles have passed inspection with 3.2 million more requiring mechanical adjustments. Misaligned headlights are the most common defect. There are 5466 licensed inspection stations and the fee is 1 75 dollars.
A reflective line notes that the desire for cure is itself part of the healing process, suggesting that seeking relief accompanies recovery and motivates perseverance through illness or distress.
Winters High School elected officers to lead the student body for the next year. Randall Sneed named president with Bill Baldwin as vice president and Becky Mathis secretary treasurer. Carla Walker and Cliff Poe join as song leader and pianist while representatives chosen for the student council include Brenda Burns Prine Killough McCuistion Hill Sneed Hill and others.
Mrs Ira Durham of Buffalo Gap died Saturday. Funeral services were held Sunday in Buffalo Gap with burial in Wingate cemetery. Local updates note recoveries and visits among area residents, including Mrs A W Hancock at home after lung surgery and others in Winters Hospital.
A garden and pesticide workshop will be held Tuesday March 25 starting at 2 p m in the courthouse conference room Ballinger County Agent C T Parker Jr announces Dr John E Larsen horticulturist from Texas Agricultural Extension Service College Station will present new ideas and varieties for spring gardens Dr Robert W Berry plant pathologist of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service in Lubbock will discuss pesticides and chemicals for vegetables and ornamental shrubs
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to all who offered sympathy and help after their sorrow. Special thanks to Dr. Rives, hospital nurses, Rev. Harry Grantz, and Ted Meyer for the service, floral offerings, cards, and letters.
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