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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1971
Page
3
Home Town column urges organizations and clubs to enter floats in the December 4 Christmas Parade. The Chamber of Commerce offers three cash prizes, and even nonwinners gain fun and fellowship. The piece also includes a quip about a government flea study and cautions on Antarctic tourism growth.
Lee Hunter, formerly appraiser for First Savings of San Angelo, is named branch manager of the Ballinger office by Virgil Savor president. Hunter has recent construction experience and has served as appraiser for several banks and insurance companies.
Readable fragment outlines daily temperatures from Wednesday November 17 through Tuesday November 23 without specific values or locations. No further data provided to determine highs, lows, precipitation, or regional scope.
Runnels County Farm Bureau delegates, shown at the 38th annual Texas Farm Bureau convention in Amarillo November 14 17, are listed from front to back including Mrs. Ben Frerich and Mrs. Doyle Condra. B J Gist of Abilene was reelected Director of District 7.
Elm Creek Water Control District aims to gain high priority with the State Soil and Water Conservation Board in 1972 to qualify for federal grants for water retarding structures along Elm Creek and its tributaries. The board heard guidance from state and federal conservation officials and expects increased activity in coming weeks.
Abilene Cotton Classing Office notes only 3 700 samples processed through November 19 and Winters warehouse received 810 bales from North Runnels County gins. Compared with 145 000 samples in 1970 and 61 000 in 1969, harvest appears delayed due to drought and frost. Prices remain strong despite lower quality, with free cotton at 24 to 28 cents per pound and higher grades at 28 cents.
A Sweetwater firm won the contract to build 46 low cost housing units in Winters with a bid of 543000. Final approval rests with the Dallas HUD office and construction is planned to start early next year at two sites near Main Street and Winters School.
Winters High School basketball squads start the season with wins across boys and girls teams. In a win over Robert Lee, Winters boys triumphed 53-44 led by Jimmy Sims. Robert Lee’s Pierce top-scored. Girls A beat Robert Lee 52-34 with Pam Beck scoring high. Boys A defeated Robert Lee 46-30, Stanley Tatum top Winters. At Bronte, girls A won 49-41 with Pam Beck and Becky Dean 17 each. Bronte’s Dana Lee had 18. Boys A beat Bronte 52-48 as Jerry Mack Jackson led Winters with 13 and Bronte’s Lynn Lawdon had 17. Girls B edged Bronte 43-42. This week, girls A beat Merkel 38-35 with Pam Beck at 24. Merkel’s M. Jordan had 17. Boys A lost 46-47 to Merkel as Jimmy Sims led with 18.
County Judge Ellott Kemp announces a sentencing schedule for drunk driving based on blood alcohol levels. The plan sets fines from 100 to 500 dollars and jail terms up to two years, with probation for first offenses and an 18 month probation fee. He cites studies linking alcohol to crashes and warns that judgment and reaction are impaired at low BAC levels and that waiting one hour per drink is prudent before driving.
Don F. Atkins announces candidacy for re election as Sheriff of Runnels County subject to the Democratic Primary. He urges voters to support his continued leadership in law enforcement.
The WHS Blizzard Marching Band earned a First Division at Region VII Brady contest, with eight twirlers winning medals. Winters and Brady bands were the only AA entries to reach First Division, moving toward a Sweepstakes title and possible AA Honor Band at state contests. Judges included J W King and Fred Prentice.
Deadline is Friday December 3 for floats to enter the annual Christmas Parade on December 4. Cash prizes span first through third for floats with a $50-$30-$20 scale plus kids division prizes of 15, 10, and 5. Bands from Winters Schools will participate including Fifth Grade Band and Blizzard Marching Band with registration due by 5 p m. Mrs Emma Marks of the Chamber cautions prompt signups for parade assignments.
The North Runnels Hospital Equipment Fund reports over 59600 in pledges and contributions. Ted Meyer chair of the fund drive says many donors have already sent checks and others will be notified as pledges are called in to begin purchasing equipment for the new hospital in Winters Texas.
Field Representative Johnny Grammer of the San Angelo Social Security Office will hold December sessions at the Winters Chamber of Commerce on Monday December 13 and 27 from 9 30 to 11 30 a m. The public may file claims obtain information or conduct SSA business then. If unable to attend call the San Angelo office at 949 4608.
The Winters High School Blizzard Concert Band under Kirke McKenzie will present a Winter Concert after Christmas likely in January replacing the annual Christmas Concert. Rehearsals for marching contests and the December 4 Christmas parade have limited prep time. a formal date announcement will follow.
Mr and Mrs J C Gray spent ten days in Florida for the wedding of their son David Preston Gray to Betty Jean Herrington.
SAN ANGELO Employees of General Telephone Company of the Southwest will receive retroactive pay next week under a new three year contract with the Communications Workers of America. Checks for the June 20 to October 23 period will be distributed beginning Monday after an OEP ruling.
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