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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1966
Page
5
The paper invites readers to request corrections to any erroneous reflections about individuals firms or corporations by notifying the editor at the office. It emphasizes timely, formal handling and accountability for published statements.
Gov. Connally says his strongest recommendations to lawmakers include substantial pay raises for state employees, potentially totaling up to 17.5 million dollars annually. He cites 7,800 workers earning under 3,000 dollars yearly and high vacancy counts across hospitals parks and wildlife prisons and education agencies. The move shapes the governor’s race and critics urge action via a special session.
Community brief notes from Winters Texas include local events, upcoming meetings, and brief notices affecting residents. This page summarizes neighborhood happenings and small items of public interest published by the Winters Enterprise.
The Texas Water Pollution Control Board heard Dallas oppose a doubling of chlorination rules, arguing the higher water quality will raise treatment costs. Executive secretary Dave Smallhurst emphasized that cities must accept increased costs as quality requirements rise.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Gilbert announce the engagement of Pamala Renee Gilbert and Michael James Briley and their wedding set for Friday June 17 at the First Baptist Church with Rev B T Shoe make officiating. Pamala is a Winters High School graduate class of 1966 and Michael Briley is also a Winters graduate.
The Board emphasizes public health as its primary concern, stressing protective actions and community well being amid ongoing health challenges.
A trial court ruled Rice University must integrate and this decision can be appealed by alumni. The Houston Court of Civil Appeals was ordered to consider the appeal, tied to a charitable trust clause admitting only white students. The trial court declared the restriction invalid and the appellate panel said only the Attorney General could appeal. The Court of Criminal Appeals heard a request for an early sanity hearing for Jack Ruby but did not act. A Dallas oil operator appeal denial affects a Madison County damage award of 17064 dollars for farm salt water disposal.
Atty. Gen. Waggoner Carr rules habitual violators cannot shield licenses by pleading no contest under the new Criminal Code. Other opinions include allowing Wilbarger County Hospital District to use bond funds for a community mental health center and restrictions on state deposits for junior college district bonds. Carr also notes county clerks may issue arrest writs in misdemeanor cases and that inheritance tax is not due on a veteran's U S estate. The secretary of state cannot file withdrawal applications for foreign corporations unless Texas law is met.
A Friday and Saturday schedule at the State Theatre highlights Johnny Reno with Dana Andrews and Jane Russell. Also playing are Once a Thief with Alain Delon and Ann-Margret in a San Francisco set drama, The Ugly Dachshund with Dean Jones and Suzanne Pleshette plus Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree. Elvis Presley stars in Girl Happy at the Fiesta Drive-In, and Seven Days In May with Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas screens Sunday at the Fiesta Drive-In.
The Ladies Aid Circle hosted a Mother-Daughter Banquet at St John’s Lutheran Church with the theme To Mom With Love. Decorations used soft blue and pastel colors, a glittered arch, labeled gifts, and floral centerpieces while Mrs Walter Kraatz presided. A playlet starred several mother daughter teams and speakers highlighted parental love over material gifts.
A reflective column urges adults to model positive behavior for children rather than offering harsh judgments. It stresses steady guidance, respectful discourse, and constructive discipline to shape character and civic responsibility.
The Be Busy Club met at Mr and Mrs J C Martins home with Mrs Martin as hostess. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Lewis Blackmon Bill Millorn M H Hogan George Lloyd Deslie Roper Nadeen Smith W C Workman Vada Babston and Louella Wilson. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs Deslie Roper.
Frank and Cassie express gratitude to friends for support after Thelma Johnsons death. They thank those who helped with floral offerings sympathy food and service during their sorrow.
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