Cable TV profits and growth forecast in postwar era
Babson reports describe cable television expanding from mountain systems to metropolitan markets aided by FCC decisions. It highlights 2300 systems serving 3.6 million homes, current revenues near 250 million, typical $5 monthly charges plus 25 installation, and high profit potential from depreciation and tax shelters. General Instrumentation Corp. cited as a leading recommendee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babson’s Reports, Inc
Wellesley Hills
Mass
CATV
FCC
The
Commission
Babson’s
Jerrold
NYSE
Seniors Honored At Party Sunday
Mrs. Griff Brown hosted an ice cream party Sunday afternoon honoring seniors Glennda Cole Troylene McKnight Holly Middleton and Roger Nichols with decorations in blue and white. Members of the Methodist Youth Fellowship were special guests.
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Griff Brown
Glennda Cole
Troylene McKnight
Holly Middleton
Roger Nichols
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Wingate Sew and Sew Club Met May 12
The Sew and Sew Club of Wingate met May 12 in the Methodist Church fellowship hall with Miss Mildred Patton as hostess. Quilting and hand work were done for the hostess, and refreshments were served to 14 members and 6 visitors.
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Wingate
Hall
The
Methodist Church
Mildred Patton
Lonnie Hancock
H. O. Polk
Elmer Pritchard
Myrtle Gannaway
Ella Byrd
George Lloyd
J. R. Woodfin
Minnie. Williams
Ed Kinard
Emma’ Doggett
Elmer King
M. R. Smith
Flossie Kirkland Dock Pinegar
Jack Patton
Duncan Hensley
Press Gallaway
Jim King
Leonard Phillips John Phillips
Edingburg
Texas
Dock Pinegar
Wingate Man Floyd A. Bradshaw Dies After Abilene Crash
Floyd A. Bradshaw 45 of Rt 2 Wingate died 2:30 am Friday at Hendrick Memorial Hospital Abilene from injuries in a Thursday auto crash on US 277 south of Abilene. Funeral Saturday at North's Memorial Chapel Abilene burial Shep Cemetery. He married Floy Williams in 1955 and leaves a wife two daughters Linda Sharon two sons Harold Larry a stepdaughter Ginger Williams stepson Raymond Williams and other relatives. He was WWII veteran and had worked at Abilene State School since 1960. He was a member of Shep Baptist Church.
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Floyd A. Bradshaw
Rt. 2
Wingate
Hendrick Memorial Hospital
Abilene
US 277
North’s Memorial Chapel
Shep Cemetery
Winters
Floy Williams
Brownfield
Bradshaw
Shep Baptist Church
Linda
Sharon
Harold
Larry
Ginger Williams
Raymond Williams
W. C. Bradshaw
Bill
Barney
Fort Worth
Hubert
Dave Polk
Sweetwater
Bud Holder
Hurst
Susan Grantz Honored At Tea In Briley Home
A gift tea for bride elect Susan Grantz was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. Homer Briley Sr. 308 Jewel Street last Friday evening. Honorees included Mrs. Grantz and her mother Mrs. Harry Grantz with relatives from Cisco and Abilene. About fifty guests attended the event with blue and white bridal colors, crystal and silver settings, and orange blossom decorations.
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Susan Grantz
Briley
Carrol Rhodes
Homer Briley Sr
Jewel Street
Gayland Robinson
Wayne Sims
Mesdames R. D. Collins
B. T. Gardner
Wilma C. Davis
T. H. Worthington
M. D. Johnston
Marvin Bedford
J. E. Smith
Lee Harrison
J. S. Tierce
Earl Dorsett
Edwin Voss
Mrs
Varner Voss
Erwin Voss
Andy Darner
Jo Ann
Lucile Briley
Becke y Mathis Honored At Spring Graduate Party
Mrs Griff Brown hosted a Coke party Thursday for spring graduate Becky Mathis assisted by her daughter Becky. Decorations used blue and white school colors. Guests included Mrs M E Mathis Mrs Joe Burroughs Mrs Charles Black and Mrs Tom Konzack. Mathis will attend Texas Tech this fall.
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Griff Brown
Becky
Beckey Mathis
M. E. Mathis
Joe Burroughs
Charles Black
Tommye Konzack
Mathis
Texas Tech
Uneducated Man Faces Persistent Objections
Fragmentary line notes differing views on handling educated vs uneducated individuals. Mentions overcoming objections and the idea that education affects how difficulties are managed.
Turn that frown upside down and lift world happiness
A lighthearted note urges turning a frown into a smile to spread joy and positivity. It encourages upbeat actions and sharing happiness to brighten days for others.
Wingate Area Obituaries and Social Notes Parade
Mrs. Leslie Allman was buried in Wingate Cemetery last Friday. Leonard Phillips is improving, and Bud Brice, a former Wingate resident, died near Hale Center and was buried there. Social visits include Voss and Varner families, and many relatives gathered in the Wingate area.
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Leslie Allman
Wingate Cemetery
Bud Brice
Wingate
Hale Center
Mary Martha Circle Meets in Drasco Chapel
The Mary Martha Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the First United Methodist Church met Tuesday morning in the Drasco Chapel. Mrs. John Schaffrina hosted, with Mrs. W. F. Lange in charge of the business meeting and meditation on Family Harmony. A special membership pin will be presented to Mrs. Forrest Davis.
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Mary Martha Circle
Drasco Chapel
Mary Martha
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
First United Methodist Church
John Schaffrina
W. F. Lange
Circle
Forrest Davis
Program on Discipline and Picture It Presented in Winters
In Winters Texas May 22 1970 the program on The Subject of Discipline was presented by Mrs W W Parramore and Mrs Neely. Picture It by Norman Vincent Peale was presented by Mrs Schaffrina. Members present were Mesdames E L Crockett W W Parramore Gattis Neely E L Marks Alfred Rose W F Lange W T Nichols and John Schaffrina.
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Winters
Texas
W. W. Parramore
Neely
Norman Vincent Peale
Schaffrina
Mesdames E. L. Crockett
Gattis Neely
E. L. Marks
Alfred Rose
W. F. Lange
W. T. Nichols
John Schaffrina
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Pomiths
Winters Sheet Metal
Washington
Franklin Park
F. A. Bradshaw
Becky Mathis
Sandy Denson
Hendricks Hospital
Mrs. Voss
Albert Weisel and
Darence Vick
Juanita McIntyre
J. L. Carter
Buchanan Dam
David and
Hubert Bryan
Lena Wheat
Wheat
W. F. Matthews
Randy
Tom
Gene Wheats
Doug
Tamma, Lisa and
Gene Rog
Ers
Doc Rogers
David Bryan
Buster Broadstreet
Emma Doggett
Mrs. G. W. Blackwell of
San Angelo
Fay
Mr. Green
Myrtle Allen
North Runnels Hospital
Leonard Phillips
Inna
Dependable
Bissett
Winters Motel
Winters Area
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Dahlberg Electronics Inc
Nevis E. Bryant
S. Oakes
Bryants
Wit Maoes Authority
Miracle-Ear
Dahlberg Electronics, Inc
Bryant
Post Office
Joe Miller
Miller
Dahlberg
Tate
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