Winters Ballinger Clash Ends 9-6 in Rivalry Thriller
Bearcats beat Winters 9 to 6 after a fourth quarter field goal. Von Byrd rushed 75 yards and Ronnie Wilson gained 48 on five carries for Winters but Ballinger held on. Joe Mendiola intercepted a Blizzard drive as Winters fell short near the end.
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Bearcats
Blizzard
Bill Baldwin
Kyle Bradley
Bearcat
Winters
Blizzards
Arlon Barnes
Ronnie Wilson
Wilson
von Byrd
Mike Mathis
Barnes
Ballinger
Robert Boothe
Joe Mendiola
Visits in Oklahoma Explore Ada and Marietta Homes
Mrs. Virgil James, Mrs. Elwood Wade, Dana and James Lynn, Miss Helen Liss, and Mrs. Roy Rice visited Ada Oklahoma homes of Mrs. Levi McLaughlin and Mrs. Jimmy Lancaster. They also visited in Marietta Oklahoma at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil James
Elwood Wade
Dana
James Lynn
Helen Liss
Roy Rice
Charles Wayne
Lana
Levi McLaughlin
Jimmy Lancaster
Ada
Oklahoma
Lawrence Montgomery
Marietta
Okla
Winters FFA Sponsors Rabies Vaccination Drive
Winters Future Farmers of America will sponsor a rabies vaccination program on Saturday November 15. Jimmie Smith FFA advisor announced residents may bring their pets to the Agriculture Building from 8 a.m. to 12 noon to receive a rabies shot by Ballinger veterinarian Dr. Robert Miller. The cost is 3 dollars per animal, marking the annual Winters FFA chapter project.
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Winters
Future Farmers of America
Jimmie Smith
FFA
Robert Miller
Ballinger
Winters Joint 4 H Club Elects New Officers
The Winters Joint 4 H Club met at City Hall with 115 present and elected Ber tha Grohman president Denny Ray Heathcott vice president Denise Carroll secretary and treasurer Sylvia Lentz reporter Rex Marks council delegate and Mr and Mrs John Grohman as new organizational leaders The group planned the year's program and discussed member projects An awards banquet was announced for Saturday November 15 with attendees to receive year pins and ribbons for project completion or regular attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Bertha Grohman
Denny Ray Heathcott
Denise Carroll
Sylvia Lentz
Rex Marks
John Grohman
Winters Club
Scundary Lights Installing At City Airport
City workmen this week install boundary lights along the runway of the airport southwest of town. The project should finish within days. Gas pump facilities beside the airport will receive power. A gas tank and pump were installed in the airport parking area by Bob Loyd Shell Company.
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Bob Loyd Shell Company
Visits in Arlington by Mrs. Ethel Hantsche
Mrs. Ethel Hantsche returned home Sunday night after visiting her son Arliss and family in Arlington. She also visited relatives and friends in Fort Worth.
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Arlington
Ethel Hantsche
Arliss
Fort Worth
Championship on the line in 7-AA grid Friday night
In district finale play Haskell and Hamlin meet on Friday to decide who carries the 7-AA banner into extra-season play with Haskell holding a perfect district record. A Hamlin win or a tie with Hamlin suffering a district loss still leaves Haskell champion.
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Haskell
Hamlin
Anson
Rotan
Haskell Indians
Pied Pipers
Indians
Stamford
Ballinger
Coleman
Merkel
Winters Blizzards
Blue Bunch
Blizzard
Blizzards
VFW District Commander Visits Ballinger Post
Max Lewis of Winters, District 22 commander, spoke at Ballinger VFW Post 4420 where Charles Hufstedler was elected post commander replacing M. J. Ange who moved away. Winters’ W L Collins attended with Lewis along with out of town guests J B Swindle and Sherman Watkins from San Angelo.
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Max Lewis
Winters
Ballinger
VFW
Charles Hufstedler
M. J. Ange
W. L. Collins
Lewis
J. B. Swindle
District 22
Sherman Watkins
San Angelo
Ballinger Couple to Observe 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Ross Black of Ballinger celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a Sunday reception from 3 to 5 pm at Ballinger First Christian Church Fellowship Hall. Hosts include their sons and daughters in law Doug Black Ross Black Jr Gerald Black and Bobby Black of Ballinger and Jimmy Black of Winters.
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Mrs
Ross Black
Ballinger
Ballinger First Christian Church Fellowship Hall
Messrs. and
Mines
Doug Black
Ross Black Jr
Gerald Black
Bobby Black
Jimmy Black
Winters
Mrs. Black
Baptist Church
A Tribute to Ernie Pyle as a War Hero Writer
The piece praises Ernie Pyle for his empathy with soldiers and his clear, human portrayal of war. It argues for a commemorative stamp and urges a successor who embodies his patriotism, dislike of war, and ability to explain conflict to ordinary Americans.
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Ernie Pyle
VICA Members Attend District Conference in Brownwood
Winters High School VICA club members Kay Gray Tommy Hord Noe Ortiz Roger Ahrens Tony Sanchez Toby Davis attended the District 1 Vocational Industrial Clubs of America Conference in Brownwood on November 1. Robert Statham, advisor and coordinator of the Winters program, accompanied the students.
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Vica Club
Winters High School
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America
Brownwood
Kay Gray
Tommy Hord
Noe Ortiz
Roger Ahrens
Tony Sanchez
Toby Davis
Robert Stathem
Getting to the doorhouse via Easy Street
Directions advise staying on Easy Street and keeping to the right to reach the doorhouse location.
Son to Emmerts born in Mt. Shasta California
Mr and Mrs John Emmert of Mt Shasta California are the parents of a son Michael John born November 6. Emmert was transferred from California to Klamath Falls Oregon Fire Department on the same day. Grandmother is Mrs J G Emmert.
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John Emmert
Mt. Shasta
California
Michael John
Emmert
Klamouth Falls
Oregon
J. G. Emmert
Quote on fault and virtue as teaching
A proverb notes that those who point out faults serve as teachers while those who praise virtues may cause harm. The saying reflects caution in evaluating criticism and flattery. It emphasizes discernment in feedback and moral insight.
Art Guild Center Open for Visitors Saturday
The Winters Art Guild Center invites the public to visit on Saturday November 15 to view member paintings and enjoy the gallery.
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Art Guild Center
Winters Art Guild
Ambition Drives Executive Success or Failure in Leadership
The article argues that ambition shapes executive outcomes, highlighting how drive and vision influence decisions, risk tolerance, and organizational impact. It emphasizes balanced ambition with accountability to sustain long term performance.
Hill graduates as Court Reporter at Plainview college
Gary R. Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Hill, recently graduated from The Business College of the Southwest at Plainview as a Court Reporter. He and his wife Kay have moved to Athens where he works as official court reporter.
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Gary R. Hill
Robert L. Hill
Business College of the Southwest
Plainview
Gary
Kay
Athens
Years of happiness due to friends and shared joy
The note reflects on long happiness built with friends who supported and made joy a reality. It celebrates friendships that contributed to lasting fulfillment and a sense of luck.
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OPEL
Winters, Texas
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GMC
Winters Ffa
Standard-Times
West Texas
Rax
Haskell Hamlin
Ballinger Stamford Asian Coleman Doenanyatte Ag
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Black’s
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W. G. Bedford
Jno. W. Norman
General Telephone
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Nelly Dons
JO Hardin
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