17 May 1968
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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1968
Page
1
Babson Park Mass notes the 50th anniversary of air mail as the Post Office pursues faster dispatch and a possible merger of first class and air mail. Yet post office finances strain under high rates, rising costs, and a sprawling system constrained by Congress while resignations shake the department.
Postmaster General Lawrence F. O'Brien argues that short terms hinder full mastery of reforms and long-range plans. The piece cites a long line of 59 Postmasters General since 1789, noting presidents like Theodore Roosevelt and Grant named several in their administrations, with Coolidge maintaining a Harding appointee.
Mrs. OConnor discusses how clothing communicates self image and social cues, urging women to dress for personal expression and common sense. She traces fashion theory from historic hemlines to self concept, and critiques patronage in the postal service while noting reform debates.
The Bethany Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church met Tuesday morning at Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Hamilton's home. Mrs. B. T. Gardner led the opening prayer, with Lewis Blackmon presiding. Reports from secretary treasurer and group leaders were given. Refreshments were served to several members and one visitor, Jeffrey Bailey, after which the class benediction from Psalms 19 was recited.
A concise line notes that effective washing of cotton textiles does not require specialized chemical expertise. It suggests practical, straightforward steps suitable for everyday laundry without professional techniques.
Mr and Mrs Robert R Gans announce the engagement of their daughter Bobbie Sue Gans to William Lewis Butler III. The couple will wed August 24 at the First Methodist Church Borger with Chaplain Joe P Self Jr officiating. Both plan to continue studies at Southwestern State College after marriage.
Members of the Dale Sewing Club held their regular meeting Tuesday in the home of Mr and Mrs C H Stoecker. Hand work was done for the hostess and delicious refreshments were served to the listed members including Mesdames Whittenberg Thormeyer Davis Mayo Baldwin Adams Lehman Smith Jacob Rogers Hambright and Mrs Stoecker.
A terse unnamed worker warns that the boss is a man you should never defy as power and anger shape layoff decisions. The piece hints at censure and fear within a workplace hierarchy without naming individuals or location.
Dr Eli Whiteley of Texas A M University says kenaf an annual up to 15 feet tall could supply high quality pulp for paper and offer Texas farmers a new cash crop It can grow where cotton does with or without irrigation but transportation to mills is a major current problem.
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the First Methodist Church held its regular monthly meeting with eight members present. In the church parlor, Mrs. Sallie Gray opened with prayer and Mrs. Sam Jones led a business session. The program Voices For A World Come Of Age was led by Mrs. T C Stanley with readings on Secularization Humanization New Voices and Assessment New Theology and New Morality presented by members including Mrs Weldon Middleton Mrs Nan Wright Mrs Fred Young and others.
The article highlights cotton as a globally essential crop, essential to economies and industries. It discusses its wide cultivation, economic impact, and role in trade, signaling its continued prominence in agriculture and manufacturing worldwide.
Monroe W. Boles thanks friends for prayers visits cards and flowers during hospitalization and after returning home. She expresses gratitude for meals and care from neighbors and family and wishes to repay kindness in others time of need.
A dated ad urges readers to use T-4L Power Ful Germ Killer for itchy sweaty feet and foot odor. It claims ordinary antiseptics fail and offers a 48c refund if not pleased, with a prompt replacement at Main Drug Co.
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