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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1962
Page
5
A fragmented memo discusses run-off dynamics and voter pursuits amid a media shift toward entertainment and public appeals. It notes the tension between political messaging and showmanship, the evolving role of large publications, and how audiences adapt from stage and screen to civic engagement as communities grow more cultured.
The May 7 7:40 p.m. program America Depends on Us features grades one to three singing songs about American heritage. Speakers Haden White Jr and Vickie Fenwick introduce the audience as students perform patriotic tunes and recite history from Washington to Lincoln. About 240 children participate. the public is invited.
Marsha Nell Simons daughter of Mr and Mrs Speedy Simons of Purcell Oklahoma earned top honors in progress made in first year piano under Mrs Bass. Mrs Bass writers and composers of sheet music of Oklahoma City selected River Boat third grade music to be played by Marshal Nell at the Purcell recital. Attendees included Mrs Eunice Simons Mrs W E Puckett Mrs Ruby Guffey and nieces Betty and Ginger of Buffalo Gap.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Milliorn of Dallas spent the weekend in the home of her mother Mrs. Sam Griffith and also visited in the homes of his brother Bill Milliorn and sister Mrs. Ralph Teten.
FFA members and community adults received awards at the Winters chapter Parent Son banquet. State Vice President Roland Smith spoke. Honorees included Ronald Colburn, Eugene Mathis, Jeryl Priddy, Johnny Mathis, and others. Officers for the new year were installed.
R L Wall of Odessa will preach at the East Side Church of Christ Sunday May 13 with services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m. The public is invited to attend.
Collier Randolph from Winters High School won first place in the state Class AA boys prose reading at the University Interscholastic League meet in Austin. He is the son of Mr and Mrs James Randolph. Loui Awalt and Ginger Gardner took second in state girls tennis, and Edward Pope tied for second in high jump.
W W Bill Wilson a tool and die maker at Winters Manufacturing Co wins merit for an oil landscape at the Abilene Festival at Fair Park. He exhibited eight paintings including a mountain lion oil and has studied with Hal Empie in Duncan Arizona.
Hugo Vogelsang, chairman, announced a field review of the Work Plan for the Valley Creek Watershed. The review will occur at the regular board meeting on Tuesday May 18 at 8 PM in the Wingate office. Invitations were sent to seven local sponsors and 31 other groups and agencies.
In the Democratic Primary, four local offices exceed others with run-offs planned for June. Herman Baker and Billy Simpson lead races for Justice of the Peace Precinct 5, while Aaron Wells advances as a write-in. Melvin Mapes faces no opposition for Commissioner Precinct 2. County-wide winners include Stephens, Rampy, Berryman, Otis Jacob, Elkins, Itz, and Mansell, with broader state races led by Dorsey B. Hardeman and W. A. Stroman under close county results.
E Y Buckner, superintendent of the Winters Municipal Light Plant, was elected president of the Winters Lions Club. He moved up from first vice president as other officers were chosen, with installation set for July 1.
Boy Scout Troop 49 of Winters met Monday evening at the Scout Hut for their regular meeting. After opening, the group worked on merit badges and ranks. Present were Ricky Robinson Gary Holmes David Burnett Jimmie Burnett Biff White Bob Jones Jimmie Van Phil Harrison and Johnny Craven.
Mr and Mrs Charles Yates with Sherron and Mrs W J Yates traveled through Marfa and Alpine last week on business, visiting local residents and handling appointments.
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