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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1972
Page
2
Local families share visits across towns including Wilmeth Ozona and Shannon Hospital where Mrs Pyburn faced hip surgery and is recovering well. Distances shrink as guests travel from San Angelo to Port Arthur and Winnie Texas while Tra Hale recovers from Houston heart surgery and J M Martin hosts dinner guests from San Angelo.
Five members of the Literary and Service Club attended the 12th annual Heart of Texas Federation of Women's Clubs convention in San Angelo March 22 23 with headquarters at El Patio Motor Hotel The convention theme Reflections of the Jewels of Achievement was chosen by retiring President Mrs Edgar Boelsche of Ballinger Numerous officers and members received awards including Martha Graves of Cisco Environment and Family Economics first place Public Affairs second place Poetry second for an inspirational poem by Mrs Charles Kruse Jr The article lists attendees and elected officers for the district and notes Pioneer club women were honored at the luncheon.
An old advertisement warns of functional kidney disorders with symptoms like burning frequent or scanty urination and backache. It offers a home remedy of Bukets 3-tabs-a-day to flush kidneys and regulate passage, promising a refund if not pleased within 12 hours at Main Drug Company.
Monday evening activities precede a return to San Antonio. Mrs. L. S. Fuller was discharged from Coleman hospital and is recovering well. Daughter Mrs. W F Worthington of Banning California plans to stay several weeks. Various friends and relatives visited the Fuller home during the week. Effie Deitz is recovering in Shannon Hospital room 203 San Angelo. Ballinger visitors Mr. and Mrs. B M Batts called on Mrs. Cora Petrie Sunday night. Mrs. Albert Spill visited Mrs. Raymond Kurtz Monday afternoon.
Holiday on Monday April 3. On April 4 meals include barbecued sandwich with beans and slaw. April 5 features chicken fried steak with potatoes and rolls. April 6 offers hamburgers or combination sandwich with fries. April 7 serves baked pork with rice and side dishes. Milk or chocolate milk daily.
Members of the Den Dieters Club met Monday evening with Mrs. Carl Pendergrass in charge. Mrs. Charles Kruse was queen for the week. The Wingate club won the contest between the two clubs. Joan Poehls of Wingate lost 12 1 2 pounds, totaling 38 pounds lost by the group. Attending were Mesdames Pendergrass, Gerhardt, Kruse, Oval King, Pearl Dunnam, Bill Webb, D. W. Williams, Lillian Awalt and C. R. Pinkerton. Judy Parker was a guest.
The Mildred Crabtree Group of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs. Witkowski home with Mrs. Traylor in charge and Mrs. Dean Collins giving the opening prayer. Participants included Mrs. Traylor Mrs. Letti Davis Mrs. Ella Phipps and many other members.
The Dale Moore Circle met Tuesday morning with Mrs. T. H. Worthington presiding. Mrs. Earl Dorsett chaired. prayers led by Mrs. Busher. lesson on Missions and Crises of the City. Participants included Mrs. Tierce, Mrs. Roberson, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Irvin, and visitors Mrs. J. H. Lucas.
Paramount Pictures presents Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory directed by Mel Stuart in Technicolor. Gene Wilder stars as Willy Wonka and Jack Albertson as Grandpa Joe with Peter Ostrum making his screen debut as Charlie Bucket.
Texas Parks and Wildlife officials share frugal hacks for camping success. Foil enhances light and cooling, dry ice boosts ice life, petroleum jelly prevents rust and aids waterproofing, and bakeware like muffin pans stores ice longer. Puncture fixes with candle wax and water purification with a drop of laundry bleach also help. Planning and compact gear drive a smoother trip.
The Goal Digger Club met Monday in Kim McMillan home. Ginger Fairey presented the program with members Kim McMillan Ginger Fairey Gwynne Gerstmann Robin Sanders Susie Spence Sheree Tekell Randy Rougas Maurine Riess Julie Spraberry Betty Hood Keva Harrison Keri Lynn Laughon Susan Burns Robbie Morrison Ellen Sanders and sponsor Mrs Carolyn McKenzie in attendance.
In Washington, observers question the Post Office Department reorganized into a semi public entity. Doubts arise over local postmarks loss of town identity and the push to add retail services. Officials tout faster cross country mail by jet while envisioning post offices as shopping centers offering varied notarial and consumer services.
The Wingate Gator TOPS Club met Monday morning and discussed plans for a new contest to end in six weeks. Mrs Bill Hamilton was queen of the week.
Present were Mesdames E. F. Albro, R. E. Beck, Joe Bryan, Ed Donica, Bill Hamilton, Alpheus Hill, Ed Poehls, Pat Pritchard, Mathie Romine, J. B. Thompson and E. T. Ware. There will be no meeting next Monday because of the Easter holidays.
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