Texans push for leadership as reform candidates lead in Texas primaries
In the May 6 Texas primaries reform figures Dolph Briscoe of Uvalde and Frances Farenthold of Corpus Christi surged into the Democratic gubernatorial runoff with Farenthold upsetting Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes. Gov. Preston Smith trailed in fourth as incumbents mostly held top spots. several incumbents face runoffs including Comptroller Calvert and a Democratic runoff for U. S. Senate between Ralph Yarborough and Barefoot Sanders. The House saw 16 incumbents forced into runoffs and Republicans fielding more challengers. Separately, sugar cane allocation in the Lower Rio Grande Valley aims to seed a $50 million cash crop, while a Texas trade mission to Moscow and Bucharest seeks over $60 million in oil and petrochemical business.
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Austin
Dolph Briscoe
Uvalde
Frances (Sissy) Farenthold
Corpus Christi
Farenthold
Ben Barnes
Preston Smith
Henry Grover
Albert B. Fay
Houston
Bill Hobby
Wayne Connally
Floresville
John Hill
Crawford Martin
Bill Pate
el Paso
Robert S. Calvert
Jim Wallace
U. S
Ralph Yarborough
Barefoot Sanders
John G. Tower
Texas
Senate
House
Rayford Price
Palestine
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Rio Grande Valley
Hidalgo
Cameron
Willacy
Starr
John Tower
Moscow
Bucharest
Petro
J O Y Sunday School Class Meeting at First Baptist
The J O Y Sunday School class held a business and social meeting at the home of Mrs. Raymond Schwartz with Mrs. Jack Pierce presiding. Joyce Krause led the opening prayer, a Bible name inspired roll call occurred, gifts were given to Laurance Rainey, and Mrs. Ellis Moore delivered the devotional titled The Afterglow followed by homemade ice cream and cake for several members.
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J.O.Y. SS
J.O.Y
First Baptist Church
Raymond Schwartz
Jack Pierce
Joyce Krause
Laurance Rainey
Kenneth Sneed
Ellis Zane Moore
Carl Pendergrass
Marshall Wharton
Ray Laughan
Ellis Moore
M. W. Boles
Carson Easterly
Wingate TOPS Club Ends Six-Week Contest Auction Held
The Wingate Gator TOPS Club meeting Monday morning ended a six weeks contest and featured an auction. Mrs. E F Albro was named queen of the week with attendees including R E Beck Joe Bryan Ed Donica Bill Hamilton Alpheus Hill Pat Pritchard Mathie Romine J R Thompson and E T Ware.
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Wingate Tops Club
Wingate Gator Tops Club
E. F. Albro
R. E. Beck
Joe Bryan
Ed Donica
Bill Hamilton
Alpheus Hill
Pat Pritchard
Mathie Romine
J. R. Thompson
E. T. Ware
WHS Pep Squad Parents to Host Wiener Roast
Parents of Winters High School Pep Squad will host a wiener roast at 7 30 p m Tuesday in City Park. All families of Pep Squad members are invited to attend.
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WHS
Chat and Sew Club Meets At Mrs Ernst Home
The Chat and Sew Club gathered Tuesday at Mrs. L Ernst home with five members and three visitors. Members shelled pecans for the hostess and presented Mrs Ale Minzenmayer with a belated birthday shower. Next gathering set for Mrs Louis Hord home on May 30.
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L. Ernst
Ale .Minzenmayer
Brad Ord
F. Burrow
Jani¢e Burrow
Alga
Minzenmayer
Emma. Kiefe
Court ruling upholds state primary financing law defeat
The American Party’s bid to strike down state financing for primary elections was again defeated by the State Supreme Court. In a separate decision, the High Court found a Hemphill factory owner not liable for damages from an accident caused by an independent logging contractor. The Third Court of Civil Appeals affirmed a Hays County district ruling.
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American Party
State Supreme Court
High Court
Hemphill
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Hays
Court blocks second suit over Holiday Inns contract
A court decision prevents a contractor from filing a second lawsuit over the same paying contract transaction with Holiday Inns, citing res judicata and final judgment principles. The ruling bars duplicative claims and preserves the integrity of the original dispute outcome.
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Holiday Inns
Tinsley Reappointed to Six-Year Texas Water Board Term
W E Buck Tinsley of Aus tin is reappointed to a new six year term as chairman of the Texas Water Development Board. Governor Smith also names Jefferson Kenney Brim Jr as eighth district judge and selects W L Kindle Ida L Kenney Printis Ellis and John T King for the Governor's Committee on Aging.
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W. E
Buck) Tinsley
Austin
Texas Water Development Board
Smith
Jefferson Kenney Brim Jr
Sulphur Springs
W. L. Kindle
Houston
Ida L. Kenney
San Antonio
Printis E. Ellis
Paris
John T. King
Billion Dollar Boundary Victory For Texas Cities
Attorney General Martin hailed a favorable boundary ruling as a billion dollar win for Texas and the cities of Orange and Port Arthur. A Special Master of the U.S. Supreme Court found Texas owns the western half of Sabine River Sabine Lake and Sabine Pass while Louisiana’s claim to the full stream was denied. Texas filed the suit in 1969 and Louisiana may object to the master’s decision in court.
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Martin
Texas
Louisiana
Orange
Port Arthur
U. S. Supreme Court
Sabine River
Sabine Lake
Sabine Pass
Many Students On Social Security Roll
J M Talbot announces that about one in twelve American college students receives Social Security benefits through a parent who is disabled retired or deceased The program covers dependent children until age 18 or 22 if enrolled full time in a qualified school Benefits end if the student is adopted or married The San Angelo Texas office lists contact details for more information
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J. M. Talbot
Social Security
West
Harris Avenue
P. O
San Angelo
Texas
Winters Proclamation Honoring Local Women Clubs
Mayor Wade W. White proclaims praise for the Literary and Service Club and the Junior Culture Club of Winters. The document notes their community service and promotion of Winters in Texas and beyond, dated May 16, 1972, with City Secretary Buford Baldwin attesting. A separate item mentions Mr and Mrs Gene Virden visiting Paducah over the weekend.
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Winters
Texas Club
Texas
Wade W. White
City of Winters
Paducah
Gene Virden
Don Davis
Receipt books now for sale at The Enterprise office
Receipt books are now available for purchase at The Enterprise office. Prices and quantities vary, with multiple formats offered for small businesses and personal use.
Awards To Band Students Given During Concert
Several members of the Winters High School Blizzard Band received awards during the Band Festival in the gym Tuesday and Awards Day in the auditorium Wednesday. Tuesday honors included Bruce Smith for the John Phillip Sousa award Becky Dean Outstanding Freshman Bandsman Keva Harrison Outstanding Sophomore Bandsman Dusty Nichols Outstanding Junior Bandsman Maurine Riess and Ginger Fairey Martha Davis Awards Denise Williams Senior Drum Major special recognition. Wednesday awards featured a bronze medal to Sylvia Lopez Marcher of the Year and an Outstanding Musicianship medal to Tandy Medford.
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Winters High School
Blizzard Band
Bruce Smith
John Phillip Sousa
Dusty Nichols
Maurine Riess
Ginger Fairey
Martha Davis
Denise Williams
Sylvia Lopez
Tandy Medford
History Group To Tour School Sites In Runnels County
The Runnels County Historical Survey Committee sponsors a tour of northwest Runnels County school sites on Saturday May 20. Participants meet at Fireside Restaurant at 2 30 PM to begin the tour visiting Cochran Mazerl and Dry Hollow Oak Creek Poe and Mann schools.
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Runnels County
San Souci Club Dinner at Bahlman Home
Members of the San Souci Club enjoyed a steak dinner Tuesday evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bahlman with co hosts Mr. and Mrs. Harry Herman. Tables featured candles, yellow wild roses, and daisies with place cards. After dinner, guests played 42 with LaDell Davis Bill Minzenmayer Raymon Lloyd Gattis Neely Sam Jones Fred Young and John Norman participating.
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San Souci Club
J. W. Bahlman
Harry Herman
Messrs
and Mesdames LaDell Davis
Bill Minzenmayer
Raymon Lloyd
Gattis Neely
Sam Jones
Fred Young
John Norman
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Bill Boykin
Tower
Florida
Texas Industrial Commission
Europe
Petrochemical
del Monte
Sunset Gold
Duncan Hines
del Monte Sweet Peas
Shurfine
Folgers
Maryland Club
Maxwell House
Food King
Ake
Food King Biscuits
H. R. Carrell
Cere
Sunkist
Hunt’s
Morton
Gladiola
Buford Baldwin City
Becky Dean
Keva Harrison
Enterprise
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