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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1964
Page
2
Farmers and ranchers are invited to buy freezers from Montgomery Ward & Co in San Angelo on a 6 month first payment plan. Models range from 425 pounds at 168 dollars to 1000 pounds at 329 dollars with free delivery. Call 655-3101 for details and visit before 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Ward's Appliance Counselor Mr L R Casey assists shoppers.
William McKinley, noted Civil War veteran, ascends to the presidency in the United States, marking a pivotal transition in postwar leadership and national politics.
State agencies begin budget hearings ahead of the 1966 67 biennium under Gov John Connally and the Legislative Budget Board. Estimates cover personnel, stationery, and other operating needs with a focus on pay raises, new schools for the mentally retarded, and higher education.
UT Bureau of Business Research reports April 1962 was the second largest Texas construction month, with authorized value at 153.6 million dollars, up 6 percent from March. Nonresidential permits rose sharply while residential activity dipped, with hospitals stores and hotels driving growth and a 52 percent gain in mercantile buildings.
The states veterans land program will pay itself out without tax payer costs if the Veterans Land Board carries out its planned use of reserve funds through investments.
Texas Industrial Commission reports smaller Texas cities are attracting more new industry. in 1962 Dallas Fort Worth and Houston drew 50 percent of locations, while the first quarter of 1964 shows 38 percent as leaders shift to smaller communities. Paris will host Campbell Soup Company plant this winter, creating a large market for South Texas vegetable producers.
State and federal agencies said the southwest screw worm eradication effort now extends the Mission origin drop pattern into Arizona. Between March 29 and May 2 only 31 samples were confirmed screwworms while 1,382 were nonscrewworms according to state animal health officials. Parks and Wildlife biologist Rod Marburger reported Edwards Plateau District harvested about 146,315 deer in 21 counties during the 1963 season with 57,938 antlerless and 88,377 bucks. Gillespie led with 7,779 bucks and Mason followed with 7,500.
L. R. Foster, tied at Greens Bayou boathouse for repairs, fails to win marine insurance payout from Commercial Union Assurance Company. In a separate ruling, a Travis County judge denies a new trial for former Harris County Probate Judge Clem McClelland, paving an appeal from a 10 year sentence for converting estate funds.
Mrs. H A Wyche of Abilene hosted a luncheon at the Fireside Restaurant to honor her niece Barbara Baldwin. Guests included Karen Knapp Sherry Stanford Judy Kettler Kathryn Clark Jan Johnson Russell Bedford Patsy Winton Mrs Buford Baldwin and the hostess.
Mr and Mrs Pete Whitlow of Happy are at the bedside of his brother J B Whitlow who is critically ill Mrs Whitlow is remembered as Hallie Patterson of Drasco The note records a family visit and a last name change through marriage.
A Texas State Bar feature explains the selection of Supreme Court justices, noting the absence of formal constitutional qualifications beyond appointment with Senate approval. It describes impeachment limits, lifetime tenure, and the role of hearings, plus the need for character and learning in nominees.
In medieval England ready made wagon wheels were sold in markets similar to how auto tires are sold today. The comparison highlights early standardization and marketplace distribution of wheel components.
The Mary Martha Circle held its final meeting of the year in the Methodist Church Parlor with Mrs H C Abbott hosting. Mrs M L Dobbins led a short business session and prayer while a secret ballot elected a life membership recipient.
Mr and Mrs Jack Roe departed Winters for Haysville Kansas where they will establish their future home. About 90000 cancer patients may die this year without early diagnosis and prompt treatment says the American Cancer Society urging all adults to have an annual health checkup for early detection.
The American Cancer Society reports cancer mortality favors men over women since 1949. This year’s ratio is expected to be about 55 men to 45 women. Annual doctor visits can help reduce cancer death rates.
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