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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1966
Page
3
Ben Faubion age 59 died Friday in Fort Worth. Funeral and burial were held Saturday. Survived by wife Ruth Eckert and son Lyndon of Fort Worth. Surnames mentioned include Jonah Eckert Oscar Brown. Winters attendees listed.
Mrs. C R Bellis hosted a Diversity Club luncheon on Saturday May 21 at Huffman House. A business meeting preceded a music program and officers for the new year were installed by retiring president Mrs W T Billsups.
Miss Betty Jernigan bride elect of Jim Shook was honored by the Young Women’s Association of First Baptist Church. The event at Mrs. Bob Jackson’s home featured a candlelight Bible presentation and mint green and white colors. Attendees included Suzanne Parks Karen Pierce Donna Gehrels Sylvia Moore Beverly Briley Carolyn Blake Maria Shaw Sherri Bedford.
Mrs Thad Traylor hosted the Queen Esther Circle regular meeting Tuesday morning. Mrs D A Dobbins gave the opening prayer and read Proverbs 31 for devotion. The study covered The Heritage and Progress of the Woman's Society of Christian Service led by Mrs M L Dobbins. Coffee juice and cake were served to Mmes Vada Babston Roy Crawford D A Dobbins E L Crockett George Rosson M L Dobbins Ida Berry and Thad Traylor.
Jim Shook thanks friends from Winters who showed kindness during his hospital stay in Great Lakes Illinois. He says he is convalescing and his parents Mr and Mrs Garland Shook join in expressing appreciation for cards letters and prayers.
A compact reflection on knowledge and belief suggesting that greater awareness of our own limits could lead to a better world. The quote prompts consideration of certainty, humility, and the value of honest self-assessment.
The Winters Country Club hosts a month long city golf championship beginning Sunday June 5 with four men flights and three women flights. Entry is 3 dollars per golfer with green fees for non members. Entries close June 2 and flight assignments surface June 5 for first round matchups.
Members of the Literary and Service Club met last Thursday in the Wyeatts Cafeteria private dining room in Abilene. Mrs. J. S. Tierce gave the invocation and Mrs. Sallie Gray reported on the State Federated Clubs convention in Lubbock May 11 13. The 1966 67 study is Forward Through Knowledge and Understanding. Officers were installed for the fall term by Mrs. H. M. Nichols.
The Sans Souci Dinner Club met at Fred Young's home on Tuesday hosted by the Youngs with spring flower decor and hot pink and white table themes. After dinner guests played 42 with couples including Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lloyd and members J. Wibahman Ladett Davis and others in attendance.
Roger Babson notes for Babson Park Massachusetts that retail sales have climbed rapidly for years, with 1965 and early 1966 showing strong gains. He cites rising costs and taxes as retailers' main concerns while predicting continued expansion, store upgrades, and intensified competition in a growing market.
Mrs Loyd Byrd and family express sincere thanks to friends for donations food cards flowers and help during illness and after Loyd Byrd's death May God bless each of you
The Scott family thanks friends for prayers visits calls cards and food during their sorrow after the death of Mrs. George F. Scott. Mr. and Mrs. G W Scott Jr express gratitude and pray to be able to help others in times of sorrow.
A long list of weekend visits and family gatherings dominates the snippet with names and towns such as San Angelo Abilene Oil patch Hobbs Wingate and Winters. Notable events include Becky Deans basketball injury and Brenda Robertson heading to a Twirling School in Cisco.
The piece notes that agricultural issues cannot be settled by discussions at a desk and promotes the effectiveness of classified ads. It mentions people including Dwayne Howard, Bro. Bill Leach, A. D. Talley, and Linda Beth of Amarillo, with references to Abilene and Amarillo.
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