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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1968
Page
5
The author discusses historically smaller run-off primary turnout in Texas and urges greater voter engagement. He warns that the upcoming second primary falls after Memorial Day and could see even lower participation, stressing how the outcome affects government administration versus special interests. The piece reflects on self-reliance and contrasts past independence with today’s perceived entitlement culture.
Winters Independent School District presented service pins Friday to auxiliary employees for five years of tenure. Recipients included Gladys Benson as cafeteria worker and Brown for five years of service, with others noted in the ceremony.
Citizens did not attend the hearing as Winters approves a 1968 69 budget near identical to the current year with small department shifts. General Fund revenue rises to 192 260 while expenses run 191 335. Electric revenue 145 600 with expenses 145 239. Municipal Hospital revenue 85 750 and expenses 88 702 plus a 16 000 capital addition for two new hospital rooms. Water revenue drops to 65 875 with expenses 65 481.
Final arrangements are under way for the Texas Cowboy Reunion Quarter Horse show in Stamford July 2 3 and 4 chaired by Charles Stenholm. The American Quarter Horse Association approved event features a Youth Activities Day, open competition, and a two day registered event with halter performance Western pleasure rein ing barrel racing pole bending and flag racing. Trophies ribbons and cash prizes will be awarded with entries sent to Charles.
Mrs. Jim Shook and Kathy returned Friday from Anaheim California where they visited her husband and his aunt Mrs Elva Cavalaro.
George Beard announced that the Winters Head Start program will run from June 10 through August 2 under the Office of Economic Opportunity. About 45 students have registered and those accepted will be notified soon. Head Start staff will attend a June 3-6 workshop in San Angelo.
Twenty four students signed up for the summer driver education course at Winters schools. Cecil Tollivar of Bronte staff will teach this summer's program. Superintendent Carroll Tatum said eleven places remain and urged interested students to enroll immediately. age requirement is fifteen at enrollment.
Mrs Astor Adams of Beaver Oklahoma and Mrs Velma Jones along with Mrs W A Frymire of Tuscola visited Friday afternoon in the home of Mrs J S Sanders.
The Telephone Company of the Southwest closes its Winters office four months after converting all Winters numbers to Direct Distance Dialing. San Angelo will handle all business and payments by mail, with two service men remaining in Winters. Billing errors are being corrected, and complaints about service are being addressed as steps to improve reliability are planned.
Winters Post 9193 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary held joint installation at the post home in Whitley. New VFW commander Whitley Smith and Auxiliary president Mrs M L Guy were installed, with Weldon Collins and Mrs Don Marks assisting as installing officers. Officers for both groups were listed with the June 25 start date.
The Ballinger station reports 25.3 inches of rainfall through May, more than the normal 22.63 inches for Runnels County. May leads the five month period with 6.8 inches, February is the driest so far at 3.5 inches, and yearly totals exceed typical levels, though May 1963 and 1965 were higher.
Bud Busher resigned from his coaching position at Winters High School and submitted his resignation to the superintendent of schools. Carroll Tatum announced the move this week with no information available about his future plans.
The Winters Chamber of Commerce board of directors will meet on Tuesday to discuss chamber affairs and upcoming community events. Members are urged to attend as agenda items include financials, programs, and outreach initiatives.
Susan White daughter of Mayor and Mrs Wade White was named Miss VFW Post 9193 representing Winters at District 22 in Rowena. Miss Patty Block representing Rowena Post won Miss District 22 and will go to the State convention in Fort Worth in June 2023. District 22 officers include Commander Ray Gene Hoelscher and others, with Winters Auxiliary winning quota honors and gifts presented to treasurer Mrs W L Collins. Attendees from Winters listed include Mr and Mrs Whitley Smith and others.
Vacation Bible School begins Monday June 3 at Southside Baptist Church with sessions 8 30 to 11 30 am daily. Nursery dept led by Mrs Joe Roberts and Venita Sample. Beginners by Mrs Carl Grenwelge with Mrs Edwin Hart and Mrs Weldon Lange. Primary by Mrs Jimmy Black with Mrs W C Reel and Mrs Virgil James. Junior by Mrs Roy Rice with several teachers. Intermediate led by Darrell Hill and secretary Elwood Wade.
Voters prepare for the June 1 runoff amid Memorial Day week, with turnout expected lower than the first primary. In the 64th District race Everett Grindstaff faces Lynn Nabers, while Governor contenders Preston Smith and Don Yarborough raise local interest. Winters residents vote in Box 7 at the Chamber of Commerce and Box 6 at the fire station with election judges John Swatchsue and T H Worthington overseeing.
Wilmeth Community plans a homecoming with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 1 p.m. in the Wilmeth Baptist Church Annex. A basket lunch follows, and a Historical Marker dedication at 2 p.m. will honor early settlers. Leonard Wright is contact for details.
Winters City Council accepted the low bid from Dale's Ford Sales for a police patrol car to replace a 1967 model. Bids compared the older car with a 1968 model, Dale's Ford at 1048.39 and Waddell Chevrolet at 1406.65. The new Ford patrol car will be delivered within weeks.
In Mayhew Home Mr and Mrs Tommy Mayhew of Nacogdoches are expected to spend the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Elmo Mayhew. They will also visit her parents in Graham.
The 1968 Winters wheat crop has fluctuated through the year but shows promise if dry weather continues. Sample cuttings were taken between rains and yield remains uncertain. much grain is falling due to wet conditions, with full scale combining expected in early June.
The Wingate School homecoming is scheduled for Sunday June 2. Attendees are asked to bring a basket lunch while the committee provides drinks bread and other items for the celebration.
Mr and Mrs J J Briley of Dallas with Mrs Vila Briley of Lewisville spent a few days visiting in the home of Mrs J R Jackson before leaving Tuesday.
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