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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1971
Page
3
Salvation Army fund drive nears completion with less than half of the $120 goal raised. Campaign chairman Manuel Esquivel says reports are due from workers and treasurer WM Hays reports $522 received locally, with expectation of more once all reports arrive.
Mr and Mrs Dick McNeill announce the birth of daughter Lynn Ann born November 13 1971 in Hawaii. Weighing 5 pounds 2 ounces, the child is welcomed by maternal grandparents Fred Morrison El Dorado and by paternal grandparents John McNeill Wingate. Dick McNeill serves as Petty Officer Third Class in the U S Navy.
Mrs Lora Coupland departed last Thursday for a two month visit to her sister and brothers in Los Angeles California seeking family time and rest.
A concise overview explains allowances as mutual responsibilities between parents and children. It notes that parents provide resources and guidance while children contribute through duties, gratitude, and financial support in appropriate contexts.
Betty Jean Herrington and David Preston Gray married in Jacksonville Florida on Saturday November 13 in a double ring ceremony at 5 pm. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Charlotte A. Hurst and Mr. Jesse L. Herrington, wore a white velvet gown with cathedral veil. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J C Wallace Gray and serves in the United States Navy at Mayport. The couple will reside in Jacksonville after a wedding trip to Disney World.
City Council adopted an ordinance setting temporary speed limits within the city during Highway 83 Main Street reconstruction. Reduced limits will be posted at construction sites by the highway contractor and motorists urged to conform.
Runnels County Farm Bureau sends families Chester and Mrs McBeth LeRoy and Mrs Pelzel Doyle and Mrs Condra Ben Fre rich and Carl Gottschalk to the 38th Texas Farm Bureau convention in Amarillo November 14 to 17. About 2000 county leaders and 900 delegates shape 1972 policies and national recommendations as events include a vesper service Discussion Meet Talent Fund Queen Contest and a banquet dance and business session culminating in director and president elections.
Jan McNeill a Blackwell High School sophomore was named FFA Sweetheart by the Blackwell Chapter of the Future Farmers of America this week. She had been elected Football Sweetheart by the Blackwell High School football team last week. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John McNeill of Wingate.
A lighthearted line on finding joy in household chores as rainbows appear in dishwater. It reflects a domestic humor tone without naming people or places. The quip contrasts cheerful sight with chores to tease daily homemaking.
The Blizzard Band Boosters sponsor a cake sale on Wednesday November 24 starting at 10 a.m. in front of the Western Auto Store. Mothers of the fifth and sixth grade bands bake the cakes and the freshman class will offer sandwiches at the stand.
The Wingate Gator TOPS Club held its regular meeting Monday morning with Mrs. R. E. Beck and Mrs. Alpheus Hill presenting the program. Present were Mesdames Beck Bryan Donica Hamilton Hill Owen Poehls Pritchard Romine and queen Ed Poehis.
The Dale Sewing Club met Tuesday at Mrs. August Stoecker's home for hand work. They planned a Christmas party for December 10 at 7 p m in the Art Center and drew secret pal names. Refreshments were served to listed members and guests including Mrs. Ralph Williams and Mrs. Ernest Marks.
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