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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1968
Page
5
The column reprints an anonymous prayer urging restraint and humility as aging voices seek gentler speech. It also lampoons a Bluff Creek critic proposing a punitive campus relocation plan and a mock “dipping tank” for so called misfits, reflecting sharp local wit.
Eugene Mathis son of Mr and Mrs E E Mathis Route 2 represented Baylor University at the Fete de Interpretation at Southern Methodist University in Dallas earning two superior ratings. The Baylor graduate in oral communication studied under Chloe Armstrong and participated in a theme program reading poems by Carl Sandburg and in casts for The Room by Harold Pinter.
The Enterprise acknowledges an error in the annual yearbook honoring process. The entry for McNeill as FHA sweetheart and page had been omitted, though he had been adored by students and featured in the year’s dedication.
Mr and Mrs Rankin Pace were honored at a retirement dinner last Thursday at Huffman House. Mrs Pace retired after 48 years with the Post Office Department and was cited by the Postmaster General. Pace has served as postmaster since 1949 with gifts of a six piece luggage set presented by Winters Post Office employees.
Jerry Neely of the Winters school system will manage the Municipal Swimming Pool this summer. City officials announced the pool opens June 1 and closes August 31 with an approved schedule. Hours run Monday 1 to 6, Tuesday 1 to 5 and 8 to 10, Wednesday through Saturday 1 to 6, Sunday 2 to 5. Admission 35 cents for children through students and 50 cents for adults, with swimming parties at 15 dollars.
Becky Brown was chosen head cheerleader at Winters Junior High. Eighth grade leaders include Patricia Hill and Christine Barnes. Seventh graders selected were Brenda Smith and Susan Poe, daughters of local families.
The Wingate 4 H Club sponsors a pet rabies vaccination clinic led by Dr. Robert Miller of Balinger. It will be at the county barn in Wingate on Saturday morning May 11th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Kathy Shaw received a shorthand award and Loraine Shores earned a student teaching award in secondary education at Howard Payne College. Shaw is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Shaw, Shores the daughter of Mr. Vernon C. Fuller and granddaughter of Mrs. L. B. Merck.
Eight Winters teachers honored at the annual Classroom Teachers banquet tallying 123 years in the profession and 90 years in Winters schools. Pins awarded include 25 years for Mrs. Dorsett and Mrs. Robinson, 15 years for Mrs. Harrison, plus five and other service years for several Winters educators.
District 7 of the Texas State Chiropractic Association met Sunday May 5 at Huffman House with hosts Drs C R and Lois Bellis. Thirty-one doctors and wives attended from several Texas towns. Officers were elected including President Dr C Turley and Vice President Dr Ollie Deaton.
Winters voters learn city seeks bids to move the North Main Street water tower 48 feet east as US 83 rebuilding approaches. Plans call for an 8 inch waterline from Novice Highway south to Wills Street and looping with the tower. The council also considers hiring an engineer to study adding and renovating the sewer plant and discusses annexation and city hall matters.
Congressman Omar Burleson announced his 1969 campaign coordinating committee members from Abilene, Taylor, and surrounding counties. The slate includes Larry Adamson, Maurice Brooks, Walter Johnson, Morgan Jones Jr., and Si Addington, with city and county chairs from across the 31-county district. He plans extensive campaigning as the district expands to Mason, Menard, McCulloch, San Saba, Lampasas, Llano, and Burnet counties, and will tour many towns during the year while remaining in session.
First Savings & Loan Association celebrated the second anniversary of its Winters branch. A luncheon at Huffman House for Winters leaders followed by a monthly board meeting. Open house Thursday included door prize drawings.
Wingate School presents its annual school play this Friday night at 6 oclock. The production titled Election 68 features children performing for an invited audience with no admission charge.
Phillip R. Hubach son of Mr and Mrs L R Hubach has arrived back in the States after one year on duty in Vietnam. He enlisted in 1965 and trained at Fort Polk Aberdeen Proving Grounds Fort Gordon and Fort Meade. He will report back to Fort Meade at the end of his leave.
William H. Welch, longtime Baroid executive, is appointed manager of Latin American operations based in Maracaibo Venezuela. He will oversee Baroid activities across Latin America excluding Mexico and two affiliate producing units Pigmina Brazil and Perubar Peru, while continuing to head Baroid de Venezuela. He reports to R. E. Souther and remains married to Mariana Kendrick with three sons. the Welch family plans a U.S. visit in June and July.
Ginger Lee Ivie daughter of Mr and Mrs G R Mc Cuistion Winters is among Ranger Junior College 1968 graduates in Ranger She will receive a nine months Business Course Certificate CommencementExercises are at 8 pm May 23 in the RJC Gymnasium with speaker Dr Robert L Clinton Assistant Commissioner for the Development of Junior Colleges Texas College and University System
The will of John Q. McAdams probated in Ballinger Court leaves half his estate to his wife Clara McAdams and half to his children John Q Sr. Clara Nell Moore and Marjorie McAdams. A codicil dated May 19 1964 directs $10 000 to the First Presbyterian Church of Winters. executor named First National Bank of Abilene. He died April 31 1968. estate value not given.
A fragment from Plainview references Mr and Mrs Hugh Ritch and a sister named Mrs Lore Cop nd. The garbled text suggests a social or family notice with names but lacks full context or complete details.
Entries are pouring in for the Winters Riding Club event to be held at the club arena on FM 53. Judge Keith Barnett Sr. of Mesquite will oversee thirty six classes with trophies for Champion All-Around Senior and Junior horses. Entry fees range from 2 to 10 dollars, Youth classes 2 dollars, and no admission is charged.
Winters precincts favored Ebb Grindstaff in the 64th District Representative race and helped him top a four-county unofficial tally. Preston Smith led gubernatorial support locally with Dolph Briscoe as strong runner up, while Luther Yarborough and others trailed in a mixed statewide contest.
Winters High School senior Donna Benson placed second in shorthand at the University Interscholastic League state meet held May 24 in Austin. She had previously won first in district and regional shorthand contests. Benson is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Benson of 309 East Pierce Street. Another UIL state contestant from Winters, Jean Mostad, did not place in tennis.
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