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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1963
Page
2
The text lists several daily lunch options spanning May 6 to May 10. Meals include hot dogs and pimento cheese sandwich with sides on May 6, beef roast on May 7, and fried steak with tossed salad on May 8, plus salmon croquettes and cherry pie on May 10.
MGM presents Swordsman Of Siena a swashbuckling color CinemaScope adventure with Stewart Granger as a 16th century English mercenary drawn to Siena Italy. A plot of patriots seeking to free the city from Spanish rule unfolds amid the famed Palio race setting.
Department of Agriculture researchers report extracting boll weevil repellents from cotton squares and flower buds. The three substances include an attractant, a feeding stimulant, and a repellent, offering new control methods. Further breeding may yield cotton with high repellents or low attractants to reduce weevil impact. Agricultural scientists continue study to identify chemicals and test promising strains.
The program explores useful strains in the Texas Southwest summer to cross with cultivated cotton varieties. If successful, the aim is to develop cotton plants with chemical components enabling better boll weevil control.
An archer in town faced with frequent arrows missing the target and causing damage in a crowded neighborhood. He stretched an old wool rug behind the target to catch stray arrows, extending well beyond the target’s four sides to reduce danger.
The article suggests careful aiming for pheasants in Texas as the bird rises. It warns Texans, unfamiliar with pheasants, to avoid lead and instead target the head and mid-section to ensure a successful shot.
Postmaster C L Allen announced an open house for Wingate s new post office located near Highway 53. The facility spans about 656 square feet and entered use Saturday afternoon under a five year lease with renewal options. Allen will fund departmental spec upgrades including refrigerated air conditioning rest room facilities modern heating and parking and maneuvering space. The new quarters sit about a half block east of Highway 53 as remodeling of an existing building proceeds to improve postal operations.
Winters FFA judging team placed sixth at the Texas Tech invitational in Lubbock. Members Ronald Colburn Kenneth Adams and Jimmy Simpson led with Colburn tying for high sheep judging score of 150. San Saba won with 1331 points, Winters totaled 1306. state contest set for May 4 at Texas A and M.
Sunday visitors to Mr. and Mrs. George Poe included Otis Grisham and wife of San Angelo, Arthur Schumann and wife, C L Cooke of Eden, H E Swofford and Swofford family of Clyde, W L Cooke of Abilene, Norman Heaton and children of Garland, and T D Taylor and spouse from Sacramento California.
Judge Flower shows Mrs Floyd Sims presiding this week at flower shows in Menard Iraan San Angelo and Bangs.
Mrs G B Evans teller and president led a children’s books day at the Public Library with stories read in a lively session. The Dr Seuss book was among titles shared as families attended and were entertained by the program.
County agriculture agent C. T. Parker reminded Stockmen of Runnels County that brucellosis re certification is required every three years. If a reaction occurs, the entire herd must be tested. if no prior reaction, at least 20 percent should be examined. Appointments can be made through the county agent.
To our friends and neighbors who were kind during my hospital stay we express sincere thanks. Special gratitude to Ted Meyer hospital staff Dr C T Rives for cards ironing food and calls. My wife Janie and our daughter Glenda join me in saying we thank you.
A compact guide offers kitchen and field hints. Lay green hardwood sticks across a kettle to prevent boils. For quail, inspect the carcass against strong light to locate embedded shot and remove it quickly. Includes a brief plug for classifieds.
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