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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1927
Page
7
The Self Culture club met on May 1 with 10 members and one visitor. Mrs Howell Cryer led an essay on Nativity, Intelligence, Family, Food and Strength of the Elephant while members read papers on Buffoon on the Elephant and Sagacity and Faithfulness of the Elephant. The hostess served a salad plate at the close of the lesson.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Gambill entertained friends Monday at a supper under the trees on the Country club grounds. Afterward 42 played at the club house with guests including Mr and Mrs R E Bacon Mr and Mrs Byrd Kirk Mr and Mrs W W McKissack Mr and Mrs Bill Whitley Mrs Joe Routh and Robert Bacon.
The Volunteer Band gathers Saturday at 7 30 p m. Sunday events include Sunday School at 10 a m Preaching at 11 a m Sunbeams at 2 p m B Y P U at 7 p m Preaching at 8 p m The pastor will preach both morning and evening hours Monday W M A circles meet at 4 o'clock Intermediate G A at 4 o'clock Tuesday Y W A meets with Mrs H H Stephens at 8 o'clock Junior G A with Mrs Holiday at 4 o'clock Wednesday Mid week service at 8 o'clock
The Sunday School is at 9 45 a m with A H Smith as superintendent. Worship and preaching at 11 a m and Epworth Leagues at 7 p m with another service at 8 p m. The note urges members to keep church promises and vows and invites visitors.
Christian Church at the Tabernacle holds services each Lord's Day at 10 30 a m with a 8 15 p m sermon next Sunday by D H Forehand an all day service June 5 with lunch on the grounds. A cordial invitation extended by Oscar Brannon.
Regular services will be held at the Queen Theatre each Sunday with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Evening services begin at 7 p.m. Senior and Adult C. E. meet at 6 p.m. Ladies Missionary societies gather at 4 o'clock. Prayer services at a member’s home.
The Church of Christ lists Bible study at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m. A Ladies Bible class Monday at 4 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m Young peoples meeting Friday at 8 p m. Minister R L Colley invites help in the church’s mission and phone contact 285.
Rev. Miles W. Jenkins of Abilene, field missionary, visited Winters to promote a new colored addition for the city. A petition gathered around fifty signatures shows support for a church and school, a nine month term, and installment housing to attract taxpaying residents. A site west of the Cotton Oil mill is proposed with possible aid from landowner Percy Jones of Abilene.
Mrs B G Owens and daughter Sara Lou after attending a convention in Wichita Falls remain in the city as guests of Mrs Grace Sandeford and expect to return home Sunday. Mrs C L Graham has recovered from flu. Mr and Mrs J N Eubanks of Ralls are guests at the Lamberth home.
Mrs J A Thebault and her daughter Peggy from Raleigh North Carolina stay with her parents Mr and Mrs T D Coupland in what appears to be a social note detailing a family visit.
The article argues that home trade boosts the local economy by keeping dollars within the community. It compares costs of shopping locally versus city or mail order purchases, noting hotel, travel, and delivery fees, time loss, and potential price differences. Local merchants must balance prices with competition while offering quality goods to attract customers. The piece highlights Winters merchants as advocates for the value of home trade.
J. D. Harrison of Guion Texas advertises ripe dewberries available now and potato slips for sale. Local notice lists the farm goods and contact point for buyers in the area.
A short witty line suggests that education holds little value for a mosquito, implying learned traits or smarter behavior do not apply to the insect.
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