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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1961
Page
6
Citizens gathered as the council calmly reviewed papers and budgets amid a firelike disruption. A bond proposal drew suspicion as a supposed attempt to con the council, prompting a decision to reconvene later to resolve the matter.
The text sketches concerns over a meeting and potential attempts to disrupt seedings and protect supposed interests. It mentions unpaid bond interest, city funds, and witnesses in a push but provides no clear outcome or names. The fragment hints at suspicions of improper motives but remains vague.
The Winters City budget hearing for 1961 62 stalled amid a clash between Mayor Harvey Dale Jones and bond representative Henry Kellar over financing of a 129 000 electric department project. The council adjourned without full discussion, with plans to reconvene Monday to consider adopting the revised budget and addressing projected revenue shortfalls.
Businesses in Winters will close next Tuesday May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. The Winters Chamber of Commerce set the holiday, with veterans groups planning memorial services on the Sunday before Memorial Day.
The Runnels County USDA committee warns that Wednesday May 31 is the final date for farmers to apply to participate in the 1961 feed grain program. Plans to begin measuring cotton acreage, grain sorghums, and diverted acreage start the first week of June. The office asks continued cooperation for reporting improvements. base rates for 1961 crop commodities have not yet been received. An announcement will be issued when rates are available.
Vacation Bible School at the Drasco Baptist Church begins on Monday May 29 and runs through Friday June 2. Classes meet from 6 30 p m to 9 o'clock each evening and are open to all children ages four through sixteen.
Local voters will cast ballots to fill the U S Senate vacancy after Lyndon B Johnson's resignation. Polls open 8 a m to 7 p m in Precincts 7 and 26, overseen by C S Jackson and Howard Worthington. Only two candidates appear on the ballot: William Blakley and John Tower.
Eighth grade commencement exercises were held Thursday in the Wingate School auditorium led by David Bonningfield Wingate School band director. Raymond Cowan principal and A Dooley superintendent presented diplomas and awards. Readings by Mrs W W Wheat and invocation by George Cathey. Graduates include Larry Joe Awalt Diana Huckaby Ramon Ramirez Jimmy Adams Warren C Dunn Velma Bullard Sostenes Rubio Dolores Ibarra. Board members listed as Raymond Lindsey George Cathey Walter Green H P Pritchard Jack Patton W M Miller Wayne Owens.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Buddy Poppy sale will be held in Winters on Saturday May 27. W L Collins serves as Buddy Poppy chairman for VFW Post 9193.
Winters Texas Mayor Harvey D. Jones proclaims May 27 as Buddy Poppy Day to support veterans and families with funds aiding local needs and national welfare programs. The piece also announces Winters High School Class of 1961 graduation at Blizzard Stadium May 26 with 55 graduates, led by valedictorian Diana Roberta Roper and salutatorian Dorris Jean Seals, presided by Superintendent James B. Nevins.
There will be no regular Winters Lions Club meeting Tuesday May 30 Memorial Day per president W M Hays. The next meeting is Tuesday June 6. A board meeting at Pierce Cafeteria Friday morning May 26 at 6 30 is urged for all directors and attending Lions to maintain perfect attendance.
A singing at Drasco Baptist Church is set for Sunday afternoon May 28 from 2 to 4 oclock. Everyone from surrounding communities is cordially invited to attend.
Mrs Bob Best arrived Thursday with Carol and Margaret of Kingsville for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs FC Mills and with his mother Mrs J B Best.
Toni Casey daughter of Mr and Mrs David Casey of Anson visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs Harry Lon on during a family visit to their home.
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