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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1969
Page
5
The Winters Public Library hosts its first area art show this Saturday inviting all to view amateur works. Librarian Mrs. Douglas Cole organized the event and hopes it may become an annual feature. The piece closes with a moral about seizing time to brighten others' lives.
Winters High School seniors depart Friday morning for a day trip to Six Flags Over Texas and return the same evening.
Amateur artists will display works in a five division show at Winters Public Library on Saturday May 3. Ribbons for top three and consolation awards in each division. Judge Frank Walker from San Angelo plus R G Phillips assist. Public viewing starts 9 a m with paintings on display several days. No admission fee.
Visitors will vote for favorite paintings and the artist whose piece receives the most votes will receive an original painting by Walker. The number of entries signals strong interest and sponsors hope the show becomes an annual event.
Congressman Omar Burleson announced a summer Head Start grant of 38185 to Central Texas Opportunities Inc for a two month program costing 62809. The program serves Coleman Callahan McCulloch and Runnels Counties with 296 enrollees across 18 classes in 8 centers. James Jones of Winters Public Schools directs the Winters Head Start this year.
Mrs. Monroe Dodd was elected president of the Ladies Auxiliary of Post 9193, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Other officers include Mrs. M L Guy as senior vice president, Mrs. D W Giles as junior vice president, Mrs. W L Collins as treasurer, Mrs. Harold Allen as chaplain, Mrs. La Cola Bates as conductress, Mrs. Fairy Fuller as guard, with trustees Mrs. John Puckett, Mrs. Clarence Huckaby and Miss Nelli Colburn. Dodd will appoint remaining officers before May installation. officers assume duty after the Department Convention in Galveston in late June.
The Street Department will begin patching holes in Winters' paved streets within days. Alderman Homer Hodge announced the program and a city survey will identify streets needing seal coating for a planned spring and summer project. The number of blocks to be treated is not yet known.
Mr and Mrs Hugh Ritch of Plainview spent several days last week visiting his sister Mrs Lora Coupland in Plainview. they traveled from their hometown for the family gathering and time at the relatives home.
Congressman Omar Burleson of Texas introduces The State Tax Education and Welfare Act of 1969 in Washington. The bill would grant a 40 percent federal tax credit for state and local taxes paid for welfare and education programs, allowing states to assume full control and funding. A four year phase in ends grants to states not qualifying.
The Winters Chamber of Commerce and the City of Winters coordinate a Spring Clean Up Week starting May 12 with a special Thursday effort on May 15. Businesses may close early for a citywide grass and weed cutting drive, supported by volunteers, refreshments, and school participation as committees finalize details.
A Texas House bill passed 139 to 0 and approved by the Senate to remove part of the Elm Creek Water Control District in Runnels and Taylor counties. It deletes the Coyote Creek area and lowers board bonds from 5000 to 1000 dollars. The measure follows district requests, cites engineering reports, and aims to enable federal funding for planned work.
The Texas House approved House Bill 145 to create a hospital district in North Runnels County by a 199 to 0 vote. The measure, announced by Rep. Lynn Nabers, was Senate approved and amended to align with other district bills. It authorizes the Runnels County Commissioners Court to order an election to form the district.
A men's partnership golf tournament will be held Sunday May 4 at Winters Country Club. The 27 hole one day event awards trophies to three flight winners with entry fees of 12 dollars per team. Pat Wood chairs the tournament committee.
The Winters High School Blizard Band and Choir present Let Music Blossom in the gym on Tuesday May 6 at 8 pm. Directors Kirke McKenzie and Band Boosters organize tickets from band choir and booster members. The event aims to provide meaningful musical listening and teamwork experiences. It features full band and choir rosters with officers and members listed.
Sgt. Alvin L. Dunn, a Winters native and WHS graduate, returned from a year of combat in South Vietnam. He served with the 3rd Battalion 187th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division, saw action at Dak To Hue and Phu Bai, earned the Bronze Star, and praised air support and patrol tactics such as reconnaissance in force.
Charles Brown Ricky Marks and Mike Smith were named top awards at the Winters Future Farmers of America annual Parent and Son Banquet Tuesday night. Brown earned State Lone Star Farmer while Marks and Smith were Star Chapter Farmer and Star Greenhand. Attending were about 150 members with guests as Tommy Antilley led the event.
The Cisco Blizzard Band under Kirke McKenzie won first division sight reading and second division concert music at the UIL events held on the Cisco Junior College campus last Friday. No individual or group contests were conducted during this UIL event.
Blue clearance lights have been installed on the Winters runway southwest of town. Mayor Wade White says the lights meet Texas Aeronautical Commission and State Highway Department specs and will enhance safety for night operations. North-end power comes from West Texas Utilities Co. and south end from Coleman County Electric Cooperative. He notes prospects for hangars and more facilities as usage grows.
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