Mrs. W. W. McIver Dies at 95 in Winters Texas
Mary Fannie Ford McIver aged 95 died Sunday in Winters Municipal Hospital. A widow of a Civil War veteran, she was born February 2, 1872 in Dallas County. She married in 1891 at Palestine and lived in Buffalo Gap Bluff Creek and South Taylor County before moving to Winters in 1942. funeral services held Monday.
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William W. McIver
Winters Municipal Hospital
Winters
Mary Fannie Ford
Dallas County
Palestine
Texas
McIver matriarch laid to rest in Bluff Creek Cemetery
Mrs. McIver died leaving a large family including three sons Roger Elmo Clay and three daughters Gladys Sybil Avis and two steps George and John. She was a member of First Methodist Church and funeral services were held Monday at Spill Memorial Chapel with Rev Chester Wilkerson officiating. Burial followed at Bluff Creek Cemetery in South Taylor County. She was predeceased by her husband in 1936 and by two of her children. Surviving are 26 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren.
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McIver
Roger F. McIiver
Abilene
Elmo McIver
Temple
Clay McIver
Winters
Gladys Gambill
Sybil Powell
San Angelo
Avis Cagle
San Antonio
George McIver
John McIver
Hereford
Hugh Ford
Forrestburg
Texas
Keep Rods In Tubes Safest Way To Care For Rods
The safest way to transport fishing rods is to pack them in a metal or heavy fiber tube carrying case. Do not allow rods to rattle inside the case to prevent breakage of the rod tip.
Mills urges focused cuts and long term spending control
Representative Wilbur Mills argues against piecemeal reductions and calls for a clear plan to curb Federal spending by focusing on essential programs, aligning growth with national needs, and requiring the Executive to propose major changes. He warns against year to year stopgap measures and emphasizes coordinated policy.
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Congress
Wilbur Mills
Arkansas
Ways and Means
Mills
Executive
Executive Department
Write Your Congressman About Gun Legislation Now
A reminder urges citizens to contact their representatives to express views on restrictive gun legislation. The piece emphasizes timely outreach and personal letters to lawmakers to influence policy decisions.
Keep Essentials Handy for Easy Tackle Changes
Practical advice for anglers to prepare a large plastic box with multiple compartments. Include their most used lures beside the boat seat to avoid opening the big tackle box when changing baits. Encourages quick access and organized gear for efficient fishing.
Harris Thormeyer engagement and December wedding plans
Melvina Harris of Memphis Tennessee and Arnold L Thormeyer of Winters announce their December wedding at St Johns Lutheran Church in Memphis during Christmas holidays. Miss Harris RCA television inspector and beautician graduate. Thormeyer a Winters High School graduate attended Texas Lutheran College and Angelo State College and joined Navy on November 4 1966 serving as VP-31 student at Naval Air Station San Diego California.
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M. C. Harris
Memphis
Tennessee
Melvina
Arnold L. Thormeyer
E. E. Thormeyer
Winters
St. John‘s Lutheran Church
Miss Harris
RCA
Mr. Thormeyer
Winters High School
Texas Lutheran College
Angelo State College
Navy
Naval Air Station
San Diego
California
VEW Auxiliary Hears Reports Names Officers
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Winters Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars met at the post home to hear reports and elect a trustee and guard and other committee members. Mrs Charles Dry presided. Mrs W L Collins reported on fundraising for the Salvation Army. Mrs Harold Allen was elected trustee and Miss Nell Colburn guard to serve unexpired terms. Mrs Charles Dry and Mrs Ramon Hudson were named to the Library Board of Directors replacing Mrs Collins and Mrs Ted Meyer. New members include Mrs Harold Allen Miss Nell Colburn Miss Marsha Hays Mrs Doris McWilliams and Mrs Tommy Stockton.
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Winters
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Charles Dry
W. L. Collins
Salvation Army
Harold Allen
Nell Colburn
Ramon Hudson
Collins
Ted Meyer
Winters Public Library
Marsha Hays
Doris McWilliams
Tommy Stockton
Mrs R Conner Hosts King Messengers SS Class
Mrs Robert Conner hosted the King Messengers Sunday School class at her Drasco Baptist Church home. Mrs Mabel Williams led prayers on Today from John nine four. Officers elected include Adams president treasurer Conner vice president Condra secretary Wood teacher Hill assistant Hill.
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Robert Conner
King Messengers
Drasco Baptist Church
Mabel Williams
Herman Adams
Floyd Condra
Vyron Wood
Omer Hill
Omer
Dual Purpose Plastic Milk Containers Marketed
Plastic milk containers now on the market deemed ideal for travel and storage. When empty, fill with water for emergency drinking needs.
Card of Thanks from Katherine Simpson
Mrs Katherine Simpson thanks many Winters area friends for cards gifts visits and prayers during illness at Hendrick Hospital and after returning home. She expresses appreciation and blessings to all who remembered her even after moving away.
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Hendrick Hospital
Katherine Simpson
Sinters Independent School Menu For Thanksgiving Week
The menu lists meals for November 20 to 22 at Sinters Independent School. On Monday students choose hot dogs or a combination sandwich with fries and fruit. Tuesday features a Thanksgiving dinner with turkey dressing gravy cranberry sauce green beans and desserts.
Mary Martha Circle Meets at Mrs Stanley Home
Eleven members attended the Mary Martha Circle of the First Methodist Church as Mrs J D Vinson presided briefly. Miss Stricklin gave the prayer, Mrs Daniel led the devotional, and the group continued a study on Japan with contributions from Mrs George Garrett and Miss Mandella Hill. The next meeting will be at Garland Shock residence.
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W. T. Stanley
Mary Martha
First Methodist Church
J. D. Vinson
Miss Stricklin
Daniel
Chaffrina
Japan
George Garrett
Mandella Hill
Garland Shock
Mesdames Alfred, Rose
John Denton
Clarence Hambright
Mrs Thad Traylor Hosts Methodist Circle Meeting
Mrs Thad Traylor hosted the Nan Wright Circle of the First Methodist Church on Tuesday morning. Mrs Horace Abbott led a short business session with prayer by Mrs E H Baker. August McWilliams presented a program titled The Response of the Church in Changing Japan with several members taking parts. Members present included E L Marks E H Baker Nan Wright Sallie Gray August McWilliams Paul Gerhardt Horace Abbott Thad Traylor and Kimberley Dunnam a visitor. The meeting concluded with a devotional prayer led by Mrs McWilliams.
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Thad Traylor
Nan Wright
First Methodist Church
Horace Abbott
E. H. Baker
August McWilliams
Japan
McWilliams
M. E. Leeman
Dorcas Class Meeting At Gardner Home
Dorcas Sunday School class of First Baptist met at Mr. and Mrs. B T Gardner home. Led by president Mrs. Lettie Davis with devotion by Mrs. Velma Hart the group planned a December 14 Christmas party at Fireside Restaurant and decided to buy gifts for two shut in members. A love offering and Lottie Moon contributions were collected. Refreshments served for several members including Mrs. Genevieve Lambert.
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Dorcas
First Baptist Church
B. T. Gardner
Lettie Davis
R. D. Collins
Velma Hart
Lottie Moon
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