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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1936
Page
5
A club luncheon discussion turned to a holiday parade. A special float with reindeer will compete for prizes totaling $15.00 each, with several cash awards for participating schools. Different schools will decorate floats and show windows in a city relay event following the parade.
De Morris, 66, longtime resident of Anteys, died Tuesday night at his family home after a year of gradual decline. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Church of Christ by Elder Kermit Upshaw. Interment followed in Main Street Cemetery. Native of Gecrets, Morris is survived by his wife and children of Ryim eon Uh.
The 119th District Court grand jury reported twenty true bills, including two misdemeanors, with no outcry of major issues. Jurors examined 83 witnesses as Monday sessions began under Judge C. L. Parish. The docket lists names such as L. O. Scroggins for burglary and Chas Gonzales for rape with $8,000 bond.
The council was offered a proposal by a Austin contractor and bond buyer to build the municipal hospital without a federal grant. Jno J Becker San Angelo architect was told to redraft plans. Thirty five thousand dollars was approved for building the hospital with plans not yet finalized and a federal grant of 45 percent no longer assumed. Mayor J W Copeland noted the matter would be revisited by the council.
Friends of T. J. Jennings who has been ill and bed-ridden for eight weeks presented him with a radio set. Jennings unable to see or thank donors personally, expresses great appreciation for their kindness during his long illness.
A baby boy named Ronald David Baxter was born Wednesday weighing 9 pounds 8 ounces. The mother and child are reported as doing nicely.
Austin reports investigators in 254 Texas counties are re examining present old age assistance recipients under the new law. Acting Director Orville Carpenter says no one will be removed before thorough re investigations. He dispels rumors of mass cuts and notes ongoing reviews of all income or property holders on the rolls.
L. E. Hamilton fire chief of the local volunteer department injured his right arm and wears a sling after being thrown from a truck last Sunday morning. The accident occurred at the rear of Smith Drug Co while he rode on the back platform.
Winters Volunteer Fire Department expresses thanks to Hinds and Carlisle for a $10 check given in appreciation of services at a recent gin fire.
Mr and Mrs J T Hutton announce the birth of a daughter on the Saturday before Thanksgiving with family celebration planned. The event adds a new member to the household.
Mrs. R A Cramer and family members were involved in a one car crash. Reports from the scene stated she appears to be recovering with minor injuries and no other passengers were seriously hurt.
State Inspector Mosley visited Tuesday to review farms enrolled in the soil conservation program. Farmers may leave grain sorghum sudan peas and soybeans or other conservation crops and receive one dollar per acre. Crops must remain on the land after October 31 and may face follow up checks by the department and others.
After a week off Winters High School Blizzards routed Ballinger Bearcats 18 to 6 to clinch the district championship and advance to bi district playoff against Stephenville High School. Gate receipts reached 1007.95, an anticipated large turnout for the grid clash. Ballinger capitalized early with a first quarter score by back Shefy, but Winters seized control as the quarter progressed.
Stephen ville school officials scouted the game and offered the local athletic association 400 dollars for a bi district contest in Stephenville. The bid was rejected and a decision on the game site will be made in Fort Worth today by Supt Stringer and Stephenville officials.
The Blizzards rallied to tie 6–6 at halftime and then scored two more touchdowns in the third quarter, ending the day with a decisive win. Winters linemen disrupted Bearcat interference while Partain and backs led drives, earning praise for consistent gains and crucial plays. First downs favored Winters 14 to Ballinger 4 as Blizzard gains reached about 200 yards to 178 for the visitors.
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