Social Security Payments Reach $172000 Monthly in Runnels County
In December 1968 residents of Runnels County received a record $172000 in monthly social security benefits. Nationwide, benefits at year end 1968 totaled about $2.1 billion, driven by higher rates and more beneficiaries. By May 1969, over 25 million people would receive monthly benefits.
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Runnels County
Ted F. Moehtlering
Sintrice
Moellering
Social Security
Runnels
Freedom and Struggle for Liberty
The piece contrasts appreciation of freedom with the fear of its destruction and the ongoing battle by those without it to gain liberty. It emphasizes a universal valuation of freedom and the resolve surrounding its defense.
Abilene Horse Show Benefits Crippled Children Program
The Abilene event on June 7 gathers 500 plus horses from Texas and nearby states to raise funds for the West Texas Rehabilitation Center. Top prizes include 55 sterling silver pitchers, silver trays, ribbons, and a $500 Laskey Raper saddle. AQHA rules apply with registrations required for entry.
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Abilene
West Texas
Gary Laskey
Laskey
Harry Holt
Clarence Tucker
Bagwell and friends visit San Angelo and area families
Local residents and relatives gather across Wingate and nearby towns. Jody Shepherd from Lubbock visits grandparents David and Mrs. Bryan. Clarence Talley children attend Sunday. Eighth grade graduation occurred May 20. Lance Bradford injured in a gun accident at Hendrick Hospital remains patient. Regular singing announced for Shop Monday night with public invitation.
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W. N. Bagwell
San Angelo
Jody Shepherd
Lubbock
David Bryan
Clarence Talley
Edwin Voss
Wheat
Dean Smith
Ballinger
Elmer King
Bradford
Irvie Talley
Dean Holder
Flossie Kirkland
W. T. Holder
Lance Bradford
Obie D. Bradford
Hendrick
Visit in Dallas with Kraatz Chaney and local hosts
Mrs Walter Kraatz joined Mr and Mrs Lee Roy Chaney on a Dallas weekend visit visiting the homes of Mr and Mrs Dale White and Mr and Mrs Alan Hudgens.
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Dallas
Walter Kraatz
Lee Roy Chaney
Dale White
Alan Hudgens
Your Representative in Austin by Lynn Nabers
Texas voters face nine constitutional amendments on August 5 including annual legislative sessions and a pay raise for legislators. Nabers argues annual sessions are needed to handle modern state government and explains the implications of passing one amendment while another fails.
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Texas
House
St John Evening Circle Meets at Lisso Home
The St John Evening Circle of St. John's Lutheran Church held its monthly meeting at Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Lisso residence. Miss Estella Bredemeyer led Bible study and discussion, with Miss Minnie Belitz reading the offering meditation. Mrs. Charles Kruse Jr. presided over business, welcoming visitor Mrs. Lisso and reports from Miss Lisso and Miss Belitz. Refreshments were served by Miss Helen Lisso.
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St. John’s Lutheran Church
F. H. Lisson
Helen Lisso
Charles Kruse, Jr
F. H. Lisso
Belitz
Miss Lisso
Henry Witte
Walter Spill
R. c. Kurtz, Jr
Estella Bredemeyer
Minnie Belitz
Lisso
Sharon Ruth Schwertner and Edwin Deike Set July Wedding
Mr and Mrs C J Schwertner of Ballinger announce the engagement of their daughter Sharon Ruth to Edwin Deike son of Mr and Mrs Fritz Deike of Winters The wedding is planned for July 5 at St Marys Catholic Church Ballinger The bride to be is a Ballinger High School graduate who attended Angelo State University The groom to be attended Winters schools and is a 1963 graduate now farming.
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Sharon Ruth Schwertner
Edwin Deike
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Ballinger
The
Ballinger High School
Angelo State University
Advisory Group Named For Head Start In Winters School
Carson Easterly named chairman of the Head Start advisory committee for the Winters School summer program. James J. Jones director and Mike Zuniga will serve on the committee. Parents met with Jones to plan, with first day June 9 at 8 30 am in the school cafeteria.
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Carson Easterly
James J. Jones
Mike Zuniga
Jones
Driver License Office Closed Thursday May 29
The Driver License office in Winters will be closed on Thursday May 29 and open only on the first, third, and fifth Thursdays of each month. The driver license examiner will be at the office on Thursday June 5 to handle duties.
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State Department of Public
Winters
Winters Teachers Honor Retiring Staff at Banquet
Winters Classroom Teachers Association held its annual spring banquet in the school cafeteria. Retiring honorees were Mrs. Claude Tatum and Mrs. Earl Dorsett. New officers installed included Mrs. Eula Mae Kruse as president and Joyce Krause as vice president. other posts filled by Johnny Key, Morell Wharton, Orbie Harrison, Clifton Poe, Bud Busher, with Jerry Gibson as installing officer and a student-musical program. Supt. Carroll Tatum praised years of teaching and presented service pins. Engraved silver trays were given to the retirees by outgoing president Mrs. Nina Hale.
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Winters Classroom Teachers Association
Eula Mae Kruse
Joyce Krause
Johnny Key
Morell Wharton
Orbie Harrison
Clifton Poe
Bud Busher
Jerry Gibson
Johnny Keys
David Sherman
Jerry Tischler
Jerry Powers
Danny Reel
Carroll Tatum
Nina Hale
Tatum
Dorsett
Winters Boys Wounded In Shotgun Accident
Two Winters boys were wounded when a .410 shotgun discharged in front of the Weems home at 506 North Melwood. Micky Balkum, preparing for a camping trip, handled the gun. Mrs. O. D. Bradford Jr. sustained serious head and neck injuries and was hospitalized at Hendrick Memorial. Buddy Weems received arm and leg injuries and was treated at Winters Municipal Hospital. Bradford returned home earlier this week.
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Lance Bradford
O. D. Bradford Jr
Hendrick Memorial Hospital
Abilene
Buddy Weems
Johnny Weems
Winters Municipal Hospital
Joe Stevens
Winters Elementary
Weems
North Melwood
Micky Balkum
W. R. Balkum
Bradford
Hendrick Hospital
Spill Funeral Home
Progress in Applying Laws and Truths Across Times
The note emphasizes that progress rests on learning how to apply enduring laws and truth. It argues that core principles exist beyond changeable conditions and that steady study leads to better implementation in society.
Moderation Guards Lasting Enjoyment, Experts Say
Health researchers emphasize moderation as the cornerstone of lasting pleasure and well being. Experts note balanced routines reduce burnout and improve long term satisfaction.
Town volunteers recall extra trips for city help
The column lists citizens including Mayor Wade White and many couples who made multiple trips at their own expense to support city work. The writer thanks them and urges others to show appreciation and give them a boost next time they visit.
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Wade White
Woodrow Watts
T. A. Smith
Nolan Bahlman
Bill Burns
E. E. Vaughan
Raymon Lloyd
M. L. Dobbins
Rankin Pace
J. W. Bahlman
W. M. Hays
Tab Hatler
Gayland Robinson
Ladell Davis
Johnny Dry
Kirby Robinson
Winters ISD tax board to meet Wednesday May 28
The Winters Independent School District tax equalization board will meet at 9 a m in the high school building Wednesday May 28. Board members are Dennis Poe Wayne Bedford and Ray Alderman with Marvin Bedford as alternate.
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Winters Independent School District
Dennis Poe
Wayne Bedford
Ray Alderman
Marvin Bedford
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Chevrolet
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Winters, Texas
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Lynn Nabers
Harris County
St. John Evening Circle
Jarman
Loafer
Jarman Buckles
Claude Tatum
Earl Dorsett
Wharton
Mozell Wharton
Enterprise
Haggar
Haggar Forever Press
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