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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1963
Page
5
Fragmented notes describe rainfall totals for April and February in 1963 alongside scattered references to local buildings, shops, and events. The disjointed text mentions Gremlins, a Judy Circle story, a Blossom Shop remodel, and a car drive impression amid ongoing corrections.
The Winters High School Band under Robert Gans won the first division sweepstakes for the eighth year running at the Interscholastic League Contests in San Angelo. In AA division, they were outstanding in marching, concert, and sight reading at Central High School, with Hamlin also a top winner among fifteen schools. Judges included Lyle Skinner and Fred Smith among others.
Majorette tryouts to join the Winters High School band for next year are set for Saturday at 10 AM in front of the band hall. The public is invited to observe the selections.
Dick Young son of Mr and Mrs Fred Young a Winters High junior was elected president of the Winters Chapter of the Future Teachers of America He has served as vice president this year and was a delegate to the State FTA Convention Other officers include Andy Simpson Nicki Eoff Barbara Belitz Karen Knapp Kathy Dunn Judy Matthews Sherry Stanford Alan Benson Barbara Baldwin and Mrs Eva Kelly sponsors Young will edit the Gate next year and represent the senior class on student council He is an Eagle Scout and member of Authors Anonymous Quill and Scroll B football and track teams the Order of the Arrow.
Mayor Harvey Dale Jones was reported in fairly good condition at Hendrick Memorial Hospital Abilene after transfer from Winters Municipal Hospital. Doctors said he suffered a mild heart attack and had been ill since last Tuesday night with food poisoning.
Revival began Sunday at the Assembly of God Church, 306 Main, with Rev. B L James preaching. The program includes song and speeches and invites all residents to attend.
Winters High School band directed by Robert R. Gans will present its annual spring concert Thursday May 16 in the high school auditorium. The Sno Flakes, Chilly Winds, and a vocal duet by Deanna Kozelsky and Jerrell Elliott will perform with the band. Awards for first place in the contest and the Martha Davis outstanding student award will be announced.
Three Winters High School vocational shop students competed at the Abilene Christian College event in Abilene and earned first second and third place honors. Larry Webb took first with a mechanical plate exhibit Lanny England earned second Doyle Riddle claimed third in woodturning with a table lamp. Jerry Durgan said about 40 local students will enter the Runnels County Youth Fair at Ballinger May 10 and 11 with 25 woodworking and 24 drafting students participating.
The Winters Chamber of Commerce hosts an open house to showcase its remodeled office on West Dale Avenue. Secretary manager Mrs. B B Bedford leads the event with board members staffing from 2 to 5 pm. refreshments provided and public invited.
A one-day drive will be conducted by the Winters Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday May 7 to boost active members. Chair Bill Bell and the board will canvass all businesses and professionals not yet members, as the organization promotes community projects and offers office space and services to departments and agencies.
Mr and Mrs W C Workman purchase Jane's Coffee Shop on North Main Street from Mr and Mrs Roy Talley. The shop will be renamed and will operate in the North Main area. They have previous ties to the Pumphrey community.
A monthly singing is set at Harmony Baptist Church ten miles east of Winters. The program begins at 7 30 and ends at 9 30 on Friday night. The event, begun several months ago, invites all who enjoy good singing to attend and participate.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Marks and children Janie Lea and John David of Midland were weekend visitors in the home of his mother Mrs E L Marks and other relatives.
Winters Texas historical survey committee secures two medallions for Blue Gap Post Office site and Cotton Oils Mill site east of Winters. The Blue Gap log cabin, built 1878, needs repairs with costs over 100 dollars and no restoration funds yet. Both sites will appear on a Texas Tourist map and be shown at a May 1 program. dedication planned for May 12.
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