Runnels History Group Reports Tours at Ballinger Meeting
The Runnels County Historical Survey Committee met at the Ballinger courthouse and reported four tours of historic sites including Nancy Parker Cabin and Ranger Peak. A plan was set to award Mrs. George Poe for best regional publication, with a Struve Committee member presenting it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runnels County Historical Survey Committee
Ballinger
George Garrett
Nancy Parker
Ranger Peak
Garrett
Junior Culture Club
Youth 7
First Baptist Church
Woman's Study Club
Rankin Pace
George Garren
Tommy Russell
Winters
Charles W. Jones
George Poe
Ioea
Struve
Winters Archers Win Trophies at San Angelo Invite
Members of the Winters Runels County Archery Association won multiple trophies at the San Angelo Invitational as 97 shooters competed. Winners include Mrs Rick Egbert third in women's freestyle C, Marvin Clark third in young adult freestyle, David Clark third in boys barebow, Mickie Clark first in young girls barebow, and Jim Blackshore third in men's barebow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runnels County Archery Association
Winters
San Angelo
Rick Egbert
Marvin Clark
David Clark
Mickie Clark
Jim Blackshere
Union And General Telephone Begin Contract Talks
Negotiations between the Communications Workers of America and General Telephone of the Southwest are set to start May 19. The current three year contract expires June 27. CWA representatives include T Q Moses and Tyson Phillips and Jean Baten. GTSW spokesmen include Bill Robinson and Owen Rabourn with Arion Fenner assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Communications Workers of America
General Telephone
Southwest
Tue
CWA
T. Q. Moses
Lubbock
Tyson Phillips
Facuityman
Brownwood
Loval
Jean Baten
Brownfield
Nelwyn Cray
Henderson
Bill Robinnson
Switchman
Sherman
Qwen Rabourn
Pearsonnel
GTSW
Arion Fenner
Gerhart Receives Agriculture Education Degree at Tarleton
Walter A. Gerhart of Winters earned a bachelor of science in agriculture education from Tarleton State College. Commencement exercises were held Sunday May 16. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Walter Gerhart of Route 2 Winters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Gerhart
Winters
Tarleton State College
Gerhart
and Mirs, Woal Gerhart
Route 2, Winters
County Agent’s Weekly Notes on Borers in Trees
The article explains wood borers as larval beetles and moths that damage trees by feeding in shoots bark and heartwood. It outlines prevention methods including wrapping young trunks, proper watering and fertilizing, pruning and wound care, and selecting regionally adapted trees less prone to attack.
Donald McWright Receives Degree From Angelo State
Donald Robert McWright earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration at Angelo State University on May 15. He is the son of Mrs. O B Raper and the late Carlos McWright, a 1960 Winters High School graduate, and a U S Air Force veteran. He is married to Barbara Foltz of San Angelo, with three sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Robert McWright
Angelo State University
O. B. Raper
Abilene
Carlos McWright
McWright
Winters High School
U. S. Air Force
Barbara Foltz
San Angelo
Larry Pritchard Receives Baylor Degree at 126th Commencement
Larry Jack Pritchard of Route 1 Wingate was among 855 graduates receiving degrees from Baylor University in Waco at the 126th commencement on May 14. He earned a bachelor of science in biology and is a Winters High School alumnus, son of Mr and Mrs Jack H. Pritchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Jack Pritchard
Route 1
Wingate
Baylor University
Waco
Pritchard
Winters High School
Jack H. Pritchard
Winters man Bo Killough earns math degree at Angelo State
Bo Killough of Winters received a bachelor of science degree in mathematics at Angelo State University's commencement exercises held Saturday May 15. He is a Winters High School graduate and the son of Mr and Mrs C C Killough. He is married to Nancy Higgins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo Killough
Winters
Angelo State University
Killough
Winters High School
C. C. Killough
Nancy Higgins
Kraatzes Welcome Son Geoffrey Roger in Manchester Conn
Mr and Mrs Ronald Kraatz of Manchester Conn announce the birth of a son Geoffrey Roger born May 7 1971 weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces Grandparents include Mr and Mrs W L Bean of Winters and Mr and Mrs Walter Kraatz of Winters and paternal grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Kraatz
Manchester
Conn
Geoffrey Roger
W. L. Bean
Winters
Walter Kraatz
Susceptible Trees and Key Borer Species
The text notes susceptibility to borer attack and identifies important borer species such as the roundhead ed and flatheaded borers, highlighting their impact on plants.
Senior Citizens Enjoy Luncheon Hosted by WSCS
Senior citizens were hosted by the Woman's Society of Christian Service and the Commission on Social Concerns of the First United Methodist Church for a covered dish luncheon in Fellowship Hall. About 40 attended as Nan Wright Circle arranged tables and service, with prayer by Mrs. Roy L. Crawford and a solo by Mrs. Ray Saunders accompanied by Mrs. M. E. Leeman on piano. The Rev. Glenn C. Bowman gave the benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Commission On Social Concerns
First United Methodist Church
Nan Wright
WSCS
Fellowship Hall
M. L. Dobbins
Roy L. Crawford
Ray Saunders
Clyde
Winters
Wild Bighorn Ewes Birth First Free-Living Lambs in West Texas
At Black Gap Wildlife Management Area at least five bighorn ewes have recently given birth to wild lambs. This marks the first actual wild-born lambs since the species was exterminated from the West Texas range years ago. A sixth ewe is nearing lambing. ten lambs were born in the holding pen this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Gap
West Texas
Arizona
Texas A. & M. University
Community figures named in local tribute list
The passage lists numerous local individuals including M. L. Dobbins Glenn C. Bowman E. L. Marks Lavenia Crockett Roy L. Crawford M. E. Leeman Charles Black and son Bill Verdie Hood the Rev Roy L. Crawford the Rev Glenn C. Bowman and Messrs W. T. Stanley Frank Mitchell S. P. Nesmith and I. W. Rogers in a formal names tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Dobbins
Glenn C. Bowman
E. L. Marks
Lavenia Crockett
Roy L. Crawford
M. E. Leeman
Charles Black and Son
Bill
Verdie Hood
W. T. Stanley
Frank Mitchell
S. P. Nesmith
I. W. Rogers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Runnels History Group
Sanday
Heyman Lodge
Rowena
Mires Dexter Eoff
Balinger
San Angeta
Clarencer Lee
Maverick Community Center
Committe
Union
Tarleton State
Bahlman Jewelers
Foxworthi-Gebraiti Lumber Company
London
Tower Bridge
St. Katherine Locks
Bernini
St. Peter’s Square
Vatican City
Donald McWright
Angelo State
Larry Pritchard
Baylor U
Angelo State U
Naa Lial
Donmoor
Freed Bighorn Sheep
Warren Sewell
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