Former Winters resident Oscar C Williams dies in Abilene
Oscar C Williams 71, of Abilene and former Winters resident, died Wednesday night at St Ann Hospital after a heart attack at his home. Funeral held Friday at Elliott's Chapel of Memories with Dr Norman Conner officiating. Burial in Elmwood Memorial Park. He was longtime manager of the Banner Creamery ice coal and cold storage department in Winters before becoming general manager of the milk division.
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Oscar C. Williams
Abilene
Winters
Elliott
Chapel of Memories
Norman Conner
First Christian Church
Elmwood Memorial Park
Mr. Williams
St. Ann Hospital
Highland
Banner Creamery
Charity Circle Meets at Crockett Home
Mrs. E L Crockett hosts the Charity Caroline Circle of the First Methodist Church with M E Leeman presiding. Program on Spanish American Visitors led by C R Willey features Aug Water, Carl Baldwin, Frank Mitchell, Frances Stricklin. 13 regular members, 3 new members, and 1 visitor attend.
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Caroline Circle
Woman's Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
E. L. Crockett
Robert Walker
F. L. Bates
Dick Mayo
C. L. Chapman
Mmes
Carl Baldwin
August Water
C. R. Willey
Ted Nichols
M. E. Leeman
Paul Tharp
E. C. Briley
Frank Mitchell
E. H. Baker
Garland Shook
David Dobbins
Frances Stricklin
Intermediates Party at Southside Baptist Church
Members of the intermediate class held their first party Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. Six members attended the gathering including Darrell Hill Betty Knight Pauline Rozmen Norma Bates Lela Wright and David Smith.
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Southside Baptist Church
John Smith
Darrell Hill
Betty Knight
Pauline Rozmen
Norma Bates
Lela Wright
David Smith
Williams Family Moves Then Settles in Abilene
Obituary notes Mr Williams born September 16 1893 in Smiley attended Ballinger school and a Dallas business college. He married Vera Nicholson in Ranger in 1920. Survived by wife one son Pat Williams and granddaughter Amanda of 1157 High.
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Banner
Abilene
Mr. Williams
Smiley
Ballinger School
Business College
Dallas
Vera Nicholson
Ranger
Pat Williams
Amanda
Highland
Proclamation Declares Retarded Children's Week in Winters
Mayor Harvey D. Jones of Winters Texas proclaims November 15 to 21 1964 as Retarded Children's Week urging citizen support. The city notes nationwide births of mentally retarded children and commends the Runnels County Association for Retarded Children for spreading information and assistance.
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United States
Runnels County Association For
I. Harvey Jones
Winters
Texas
City of Winters
A. D
Harvey D. Jones
Birthday Honor for Mrs. Babston at Home
Mrs. R. W. Babston was honored on her birthday Thursday evening at her residence by a group of friends. The table featured pink and blue colors with a pink linen cloth and a decorated birthday cake flanked by blue candles. Guests included Mmes. Gladys Wilson, Bill Millorn, M. T. Mapes, M. H. Wilson, Bill Moore, E. L. Marks, Frank Bates, E. F. Harkins, Charles Carey, E. L. Crockett, Cullen Mills, Frances Campbell, Ralph Burns, D. C. Robertson, Travis Jordan, and couples Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Carey and Mr. and Mrs. Bud McNeil.
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R. W. Babston
Mmes
Gladys Wilson
Bill Millorn
M. T. Mapes
M. H. Wilson
Bill Moore
E. L. Marks
Frank Bates
E. F. Harkins
Charles Carey
E. L. Crockett
Cullen Mills
Frances Campbell
Ralph Burns
D. C. Robertson
Travis Jordan
J. L. Carey
Bud McNeil
Knapp Completes Special Naval Instruction in Memphis
Kirwan K. Knapp an airman apprentice USN son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth K Knapp formerly of Winters now Wichita Kansas recently graduated from Aviation Familiarization School at the Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis Tennessee He studied naval aviation orientation and survival practices including history theory of flight carriers operations aircraft cleaning and inspection survival evasion parachutes and jump techniques.
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Kirwan K. Knapp
USN
Kenneth K. Knapp
Winters
Wichita
Kansas
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Memphis
Parker Family Thanks For Condolences And Support
The Parker family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for flowers food and sympathy after the death of R. D. Parker of Peacock. May God bless each of you. Signed by Mr and Mrs John Parker John Daily Douglas Elizabeth and LaVelle.
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John
R. D. Parker
Peacock
John Parker
John Daily
Douglas Elizabeth
LaVelle
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County Judge Addresses RCARC on Rights and State Schools
County Judge W. H. Rampy told the Runnels County Association for Retarded Children at Winters City Hall on November 5 about state laws protecting the rights of the retarded, care at Abilene and Denton State Schools, and proper procedures to place a child. He noted trust funds or guardians through the probate court, foster home options, and that 17 students from Runnels County attend Abilene State School. a Winters bake sale November 25 supports the RCARC.
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W. H. Rampy
Runnels County Association For Retarded Children
Winters City Hall
Abilene
Denton
Runnels County
Walter Spill
Winters
Sew and Sew Club Meets at Mrs Phillips Home
The Sew and Sew Club gathered at Mrs I N Phillips home on Wednesday November 4 with thirteen members and a visitor. A quilt was quilted pillows and scarves embroidered for the hostess. The next meeting is planned at Mrs O S Phillips home November 17 with a covered dish luncheon and secret pals revealed. November 15 to 26 is National Mental Retardation Week.
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I. N. Phillips
Tye Hunter
Elmer Kine
Walter Green
J. W. Lindsey
John Byrd
O. D. Bradford
Marvin Smith
Ed Kinard
John Gannaway
Ed Donica
Jack Woodfin
Flossie Kirkland
Mildred Patton
Phyllis O’dell
Greg Donica
O. S. Phillips
Sam Houston’s Texas book uses 113 photos to trace his steps
The University of Texas Press publishes Sam Houston's Texas a 213 page volume by Sue Flanagan Austin capital correspondent for the Lub bock Avalanche Journal and Wichita Falls Times and Record News. Flanagan traveled 7300 miles over three years to retrace Houston's steps.
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Texas
Sam Houston
University of Texas Press
Sue Flanagan
Austin
Capitol
Lubbock Avalanche - Journal
Wichita Falls Times
Record News
Miss Flanagan
Houston
Cattails for Camp Lights
A cattail soaked in kerosene burns long and steady, making a good camp light and a handy aid to start stubborn campfires.
Triple-Four Club Hosts Mayhew Home Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Mayhew hosted the Triple-Four Club at their Drasco home. Fall flowers decorated the living room where eighty-four games followed a dessert course. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Billups, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Dobbins, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Abbott, Mrs. Grover Davis, Mrs. Ted Nichols, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dorsett.
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Triple-Four
Mayhew
Elmo Mayhew
Drasco
W. T. Billups
J. E. Smith
M. L. Dobbins
Horace Abbott
Grover Davis
Ted Nichols
Earl Dorsett
Card of Thanks from the Korthauer Family
Appreciation note to friends and neighbors for floral offerings food and sympathy during their time of sorrow. Mrs A D Korthauer and family express thanks and say their thoughtful kindness will be remembered.
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A. D. Korthauer
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