Eastland Mavericks Trample Winters 52-0 in Blizzard Field
Eastland opened with a short punt but soon seized control as Lee Choate and Jerry Mack Jackson powered a rapid drive to set up a block for a field goal. Craig Lund connected through the air as the Mavericks compiled 28 points in the second quarter while their defense stifled Winters Blizzard offense.
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Mavericks
Winters
Lee Choate
Jerry Mack
Jackson
Eastland
Choate
Craig Lund
Blizzards
Lund
Mak
Mrs. Paul J. Thomas 83 Died in Winters Friday
Mrs. Paul Jefferson Thomas died at 3 15 a m Friday in Merrill Nursing Home where she had lived for almost three years. The service was at 2 p m Sunday in Spill Memorial Chapel with Rev Virgil James officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery. Survivors include four sons, two daughters, 15 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was born Elaiora Blanton July 15 1888 in Falls County near Rosse and lived in Spur for many years.
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Spill Memorial Chapel
Paul J. Thomas
Virgil James
Southside Baptist Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Spill Funeral Home
Thomas
Merrill Nursing Home
Elaiora Blanton
Falls County
Rosse
Hico
Paul Jefferson Thomas
Waco
Albany
Spur
Cleburne
Winters
George R. Hill
Roy Rice
Troy McKnight
T. A. Smith
Date Change For Baptist Youth Rally
The Runnels Youth Association moves its monthly Youth Rally to November 13 at Hopewell Baptist Church 7 30 p m due to UIL Marching Contests. Howard Payne College international students will be featured with a Nigerian speaker. All denominations invited and urged to bring a guest.
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Runnels Youth Association
Hopewell Baptist Church
UIL
Association
James Gehrels
Howard Payne College
Brownwood
Nigeria
Gehrels
Lutheran Ladies Aid Circle Met Last Thursday
The Ladies Aid Circle of St. John's Lutheran Church met Thursday with Mrs. Walter Gerhart as chair. Mrs. Herman Spill led the program. devotional by Mrs. J. J. Wessels. Bible study leaders were Mrs. Gottschalk, Mrs. Gerhart, and Mrs. Kurtz. An offering meditation followed. Thirty-one members attended. one visitor, Mrs. Tena Meek from Silsbee. Refreshments were served by four members.
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Ladies Aid Circle
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Walter Gerhardt
Herman Spill
J. J. Wessels
Carl Gottschalk
Walter Gerhart
Raymond Kurtz
Carl Wessels
Jack Whittenberg
Robert Gerhart
Tena Meek
Silsbee
Bill Hoppe
John Hiller
Emma Henniger
Eastland Totals 52 as Mavericks Shutout in Field Goal
Eastland dominates with 52 points, routing Winters 52 to 0. Eastland scored on two 70 plus yard passes and a 75 yard score in the third quarter, adding a 40 yard rushing TD by Rue ben Gaeta. Mavericks forced turnovers and held Winters to no scoring through four quarters.
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Eastland
Mavericks
Rueben Gaeta
Blizzards
Jackson
Choate
Mathis
Steve Tatum
Keith Paschal
Maverick
Winters
Tatum
Surf Fishing in Texas Waves and Seasons Guide
The article explains how surf fishing in Texas changes with seasons. In spring and summer speckled trout favor clear shallow waters suitable for waist deep wading and typical light tackle, while fall redfish require heavy tackle in deeper or current-rich zones near sloughs and cuts. It notes water calmness, float use, and gear differences between trout and redfish habits.
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Texas
Gulf
Winters Independent Schools Menu Week of November 15 19
School lunch menu lists daily offerings for November 15 to 19. Items include Duper-dogs with mustard sauce on Monday, hamburgers or sandwich on Tuesday, beef tacos on Wednesday, southern fried chicken on Thursday, and chili beans with grilled cheese on Friday with milk or chocolate milk each day.
Deputy Grand Matron to Visit Winters OES Monday
Mrs. Winnie Waldrop of Robert Lee the District Deputy Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star will make an official visit to the Winters Chapter OES Monday November 15. A salad supper will be served at 6 pm prior to the meeting and all Winters OES members are urged to attend.
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Winnie Waldrop
Robert Lee
Order of the Eastern Area
Winters Chapter
OES
Eunice Polk
Winters Ces
Joy SS Class Meeting At First Baptist Church
The Joy Sunday School class of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs. W T Downing's home on Wednesday for a regular session and a business meeting. Refreshments included coffee punch and mints. The next gathering is set for December 1 with Mrs. Bo Evans as hostess.
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First Baptist Church
W. T. Downing
Dick Bishop
Cone Rome W
Runnels Roads Included In 1971 FM Program
The Texas Highway Commission approved funds for 6.3 miles of Farm to Market roads in Runnels County as part of the 1971 FM program. District Engineer J A Snell said the work costs about 74800 dollars, part of 304.3 miles of new construction and 177.1 miles of FM and AM road financing statewide totaling 20.9 million. The FM system now includes about 40000 miles of paved secondary roads under state maintenance.
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Texas Highway Commission
Runnels
J. A. Snell
Texas Highway Department
Texas
Quote on Belief and Perception by Noah Porter
A concise reflection asserts that belief shapes reality and personal truth depends on one’s perspective, attributed to Noah Porter. It highlights the subjective nature of knowledge and the power of mindset in forming understanding.
CTO Executive Meeting Report From Central Texas Opportunities
The Executive Board of Directors of Central Texas Opportunities, Inc. met Tuesday night November 9 at 7 30 in the Coleman Bank Community Room. Board members from Runnels County included Charles Clifton Wade White Louis Miller Rev Cresencio Rodriguez Ted Meyer and the Rev Richard Nelson.
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Central Texas Opportunities, Inc
Coleman Bank
Runnels County
Charles Clifton
Wade White
Louis Miller
Cresencio Rodriguez
Ted Meyer
Richard Nelson
Winters Enterprise Page 7 November 12 1971
A page from The Winters Enterprise features quotes from Rousseau and Harry Golden about promises and dignity, followed by a saying about easy street being hard to find. The item presents two aphorisms and a proverb style collation.
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Winters
Enterprise
Texas
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Blizzard Field
WTU
P. J. Thomas
Lutheran Ladies Aid Circle
Benen Ee Nyensaree
Sy Vean Sanedrd
Winters Independent Schools School Menu
Spill Bros. CO
Winters, Texas
Noah Porter
CTO
Rousseau
Harry Golden
San Angelo
Standard-Times
West Texas
P. O
Post Office
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