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Newspaper

Winters Enterprise

Location

Winters, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1970

Page

5

Winters High School honors Randy Pendergrass with memorial scholarship

The Winters High School Student Council funds a $100 Randy Pendergrass Memorial Scholarship for an outstanding senior chosen by a faculty committee. Johnny Mack Cathey is the 1970 recipient. Alpha Chi Chapter FTA members distribute 10‑cent courtesy tickets with a dime attached to Winters faculty as thanks. The piece notes dangers of common plants and cleaners, listing plants like poinsettia and oleander as hazardous.

Winters High School Randy Pendergrass Carl Pendergrass Texas Tech Johnny Mack Cathey Winters Alpha Chi Fta FTA

Virden Visit Highlights Texas Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Virden visited her niece and family in Morton, traveled to Lubbock, and called on a friend in Post Monday.

Morton Gene Virden L. T. Lemons Lubbock

Winters Children Send Supplies to Lubbock Tornado Victims

From Winters Elementary and Primary students two large boxes of school supplies were assembled and delivered to Lubbock on Monday. Linus Wright, Lubbock school business manager, will distribute the items to a grade school there. Pictured are Tammy Terrell Renee Pierce Rene Martinez Douglas Rogers Ruth Rainey and Diana Gonzales.

Children OF Winters Lubbock Linus Wright Tammy Terrell Renee Pierce Rene Martinez Douglas Rogers Ruth Rainey Diana Gonzales

Dry Takes Winters Division General Manager Post

Hal S. Dry was named general manager of the Winters division of Dry Manufacturing, Wallace-Murray Corp, replacing J. P. Dry who shifts to corporate consultant duties. The Winters plant will keep Hal’s former roles while other department heads include Pat Wood, Mrs Don Emmert, Bill Griffin, Tommy Chambliss, and C. M. Gibbs leading customer service.

Wallace-Murray Corporation Hal S. Dry Winters J. P. Dry Wallace- Murray Corp Pat Wood Don Emmert Bill Griffin Tommy Chambliss C. M. Gibbs

Volunteers Ready LL Grounds for Ball Games

Groups from oil field companies work to prepare Little League fields at City Park Winters for the season opener next Monday. James West, LL Association president, notes teams will play under lights after West Texas Utilities and Pool Company help install and prepare light poles, water system work by Winters Water Department, and bleacher painting. Parents and volunteers urged to assist Saturday before the season begins.

James West LL Association Pool Company Crowley Trucking Company Briley LL West Texas Utilities Johnny Weems West

Awards Day at Winters High School Recognizes Scholars

Winters High School held its Awards Day on May 14 gifting Merit W Awards to top students across grades 9 to 12 for leadership and service. Recipients included Candy Allen Brenda Burns Cody Folsom Donna Hope Rhanne Hoppe Myrna Lawrence Holly Middleton Roger Nichols Cindy West junior and sophomore honorees were Jim Matthews Randy Stevens Hudson White Bruce Smith Mike Smith Trish Hill freshman.

Winters High School Candy Allen Brenda Burns Cody Folsom Donna ‘Hope Rhanne’ Hoppe Myrna ‘Lawrence Holly Middleton Roger Nichols Cindy West JiJl_ Matthews Randy Stevens Hudon ‘White Bruce Smith Mike Smith Trish Hill Johnny MacCathey Student Council Randy Pendergrass Bill Grantz Donna Hope Angelo State Dwayne Smith Zola Crowley Blanche Wharton Bausch & Lamb Science Madelyn Bryan Bettye Nichols Mike Emmert Wallace-Murray Corp Carla Walker Lang Letty Debra Carroll Rranne Hoppe Landa Walker Steve Tatum CarolFn Walker Brenda Killough Johnny Allen Randy Bredemeyer DECA VICA FFA Candy Gayle Allen Johnny Lee Allen Gary Don Antilley Max August Armbrecht William Don Baldwin Arlen Barnes Lanham Ricky Bishop Robert W. Boykin Johnny Mac Cathey Stanley Thomas Chapmond Glenada To Cole Wesley Howard Crouch Zola Ruth Crowley Ricki Lynn Cummings Gary Lynn Dry Connie Marie Dunnam Michael Don Emmert Delores Rhea Folsom Carey Edwin Gardner Theodore Ernst Gerstmann Bill Allen Grantz Rex Hall Harrison Donna Kay Hope Charlotte Sue Hoppe Shelia R Martha Jane Porter Johnny B, Pritchard Jose Antonio Sanchez Priscilla Ann Sanders Richard Carlton Sharpes David Lealand Sherman Jerry Wayne Sims Dwayne Cole Smith John Davis Smith Pamella Smith Phyllis Smith Randall Lee Sneed Walter Arthur Spill Howard Wayne Thomas, Jr Patricia Jan Underwood Carla Gne Walker Cynthia Darene West James Franklin White

Winters ISD Honors Livestock and Agricultural Association

Winters Independent School District adopts a resolution thanking the Winters Livestock and Agricultural Association for six years of support to the Vocational Agriculture program. The note cites facility improvements and efforts during the 1970 livestock show under adverse weather, honoring untiring youth-focused contributions.

Winters Independent School District Winters Livestock and Agriculture Association Winters Livestock and Agricultural Association Agriculture Department J. W. Bahlman

Winters City Council Approves Annual Budget

After a public hearing on Monday night the Winters City Council approved the fiscal year budget. General Funds project revenue of 209380 and expenses of 208646 with taxes about half of revenue. Electric Department expects 157000 revenue and 156764 expenses. Water Department forecasts 64000 income and 52038 operating costs. Hospital department removed as Winters Municipal Hospital moved to North Runnel County Hospital District.

City of Winters Winters Municipal Hospital North Runnel& County

Saturday Post Office Saturday Service Ends at Winters

Postmaster H. M. Nichols reports the Winters Post Office will discontinue Saturday window service effective May 23. No parcel post delivery on Saturdays. mail is boxed as usual and city and rural carriers maintain deliveries. Stamp vending machines remain in lobby. Saturday mailing must be in the drop box by 2 p.m. for dispatch.

Winters H. M. Nichols Nichols Post Office

Mrs. Lora Coupland Visits Odessa With Relatives

Mrs. Lora Coupland spent a few days in Odessa with a grandson and his wife Mr. and Mrs. Robbie Scott and in the name of Mrs. Dave Hinds and son Dick.

Lora Coupland Odessa Robbie Scott Dave Hinds

C C Suggests Holidays For 1970

The Winters Chamber of Commerce with input from the Retail Trades Committee proposes holidays for 1970 including Memorial Day May 30 Independence Day July 4 Labor Day Sept 7 Thanksgiving Nov 26 Christmas Dec 25 and New Year’s Day Jan 1 1971.

Winters Chamber Commerce Retail Trades Committee

Milliorn Home Hosts Social Visit Amid Local News

Mr and Mrs Bob McClelland with Debra and friend Jill Simms of San Antonio visited Mr and Mrs Bill Milliorn recently.

Bob McClelland Debra Jill Simms San Antonio Bill Milliorn

Mrs Earl Dorsett Visited Dallas Family

Mrs Earl Dorsett spent the past week in Dallas visiting in the home of her daughter and family Dr and Mrs John E Griffin.

Earl Dorsett Dallas John E. Griffin

Red Cross Seeks Help for Lubbock Tornado Victims

Winters' Red Cross unit led by Gayland Robinson asks for donations for Lubbock tornado victims. Local shelters offer food clothing and temporary housing. Volunteers provide medical care meals and relief services. donations may be left at Winters State Bank or mailed to Robinson.

Winters’ Red Cross Lubbock Gayland Robinson American Red Cross Red Cross Robinson Winters State Bank

Wingate Eighth Grade Graduation Set for Thursday Night

Wingate School hosts eighth grade graduation Thursday at 8 p m in the school auditorium. Speaker will be Carlton Witten from Hardin Simmons University and area Baptist youth worker. Graduates include Ronnie Adams Alvin Owen Darriel Owen and Madeline Marie Smith.

Wingate Carlton Witten Hardin-Simmons University Area Baptist Youth Worker Ronnie Adams Alvin Owen Darriel Owen Madeline Marie Smith

Swimming Pool Opens Saturday For Summer

The Winters Municipal Swimming Pool starts weekend operations May 23-24 with 2 to 5 p.m. hours, then daily from next Wednesday. Regular hours: Monday to Saturday 1 to 6 p.m., Tuesday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Lifeguards Tandy Medford and Susan White. Admission 50 cents adults, 35 cents students, 20 swims for $5.50. Swimming classes planned with details later.

Jerry Neely Neely Tandy Medford Susan White

Fourth Monday Singing At Shep Community Center

The regular Fourth Monday singing will be held at the Shep Community Center on Monday May 25 at 7 p.m. Visiting quartets and other singers are expected to attend. The public is invited.

Shep Community Center

Winters Livestock Association Elects Officers for Year

At a Winters meeting the Winters Livestock and Agricultural Association elected officers for another year. Jeryl Priddy became president succeeding David Carroll with Bo Evans as vice president and F R Anderson as secretary treasurer. Virginia Schwartz was re elected reporter and the group reviewed decade long accomplishments including $2008 spent on barns and pens. The association promotes shows for FFA and 4 H and funds projects through dues with a member drive planned for September and October.

Winters Livestock and Agricultural Association Jeryl Priddy David Carroll Bo Evans F. R Phil) Anderson Virginia Schwartz

Graduation Will Be Held Tuesday at Blizzard Field

Seventy Winters High School seniors will receive diplomas in a combined bac calaureate and commencement at Blizzard Field next Tuesday evening May 26. The program starts at 8 pm with a band processional invocation by David Sherman and speeches by Randall Sneed and Candy Allen.

Winters Blizzard Field Blizzard Band David Sherman Glenn Gray Church of Christ Randall Sneed Candy Allen B. J. Joyce M. E. Mathis Bill Grantz Blizzard

Winters Teachers Elect New Leaders For 1970 71

Jerry Gibson was installed as president of the Winters Classroom Teachers Association for the 1970-71 school year succeeding Mrs. Charles Kruse. New officers include Diane Davis vice president Frances Bredemeyer recording secretary Ouida Nichols treasurer Virginia Schwartz corresponding secretary James Powers parliamentarian Sarah Parker reporter and Bill Burns board member. Retiring teachers Velma Hart 26 years and Orbie Harrison 17 years received plaques. Service pins were awarded to Doris Stoecker Jo Olive Hancock Mary Louise Bauer James Powers Neuva Carter Nancy Grundy Fred Young and Albert Meyers. J B Whitlow 25 years was honored as cafeteria supervisor. The meeting featured a slide program and past presidents honored.

Jerry Gibson Winters Winters Classroom Teachers Association Charles Kruse Diane Davis Frances Bredemeyer Ouida Nichols Virginia Schwartz James Powers Sarah Parker Bill Burns Weldon Middleton C. F. Busher Carroll Tatum Velma Hart Orbie Harrison Hart Harrison Doris Stoecker Jo Olive Hancock Mary Louise Bauer Neuva Carter Nancy Grundy Fred Young Albert Meyers J. B. Whitlow Lions Club Kruse George Beard Nina Hale George Davis Classroom ‘Teachers Association Prns Supt Tatum Texas Classroom, Teachers Association

Deeds Mailed To Acquire Land For Highway Widening

Winters City Council approved mailing deeds to landowners for footage needed in the US Highway 83 widening project through Winters. Most of Main Street will be affected. three blocks in the business district are excluded. Deed delivery marks start of regular purchase proceedings.

Winters City Winters Main’ Street

Visits In Bates Home Mrs J M Hende

Mrs J M Hende of Bates visited with Sackie Edwine, in a social call noted in local society pages.

Bates J. M. Hende Sackie Edwine

Also Mentioned on This Page

JoVkeny R. C. Thomas Alpha Chi Chapter Future Teachers of America U. S J. P. Dry Consultant Hal Dry W-M Rhonda Sneed Livestock Assn Raymon Lloyd General Fund Milliorn Shep Writers’ School Board of Trustees Livestock and Agriculture Association Edward Bredemeyer Hollis Dean Ed Donica John Grohman R. Q. Marks R. T. O'Dell Truett Smith Huden White Ted Meyer Wayne King Dolph Richards Delbert Kruse Brent Mikeska Frank Carter Frank Antilley Lynn Billups James Brown Joe Bryan Bill J. Colburn Douglas Colburn Dick Dunlap Weldon Mills Pat Pritchard Bobby Rogers Raymond Schwartz L. Q. Sneed Marion Wood Jimmy Smith Voag C. T. Parker Allen Belk Runnels County Randall Sneed Salutatorian Association
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