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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1969
Page
4
The article weighs the .30 06, .308 and .243 for a single hunting rifle across mule deer in West Texas and Colorado, whitetail, and antelope. It promotes variable scopes as versatile, fogproof, durable, and beneficial for long range, with fixed powers and reticule choices discussed and mounting ease noted.
Members of the Runnels County Archery Association won five first place trophies and three second place trophies across league shoots in 1969. Clubs from Winters Abilene San Angelo Odessa and Ft Stockton competed, with Winters finishing second in the league totaling 399 points behind Odessa at 584. The league cada club hosted two shoots, and season points came from attendance. Local archers also attended the West Texas Field Archery Tournament in Abilene last weekend.
The Royal Ambassadors team of First Baptist Church beat Southside Baptist Church 22 to 6. Mike Moore scored two touchdowns and added a two point conversion. Officials were Ronnie Wilson Glenn Hoppe Rickey Mathis and Curt McCuistion.
Cotton producers will vote by mail December 1 to 5 on 1970 upland cotton market quotas. Ballots for eligible voters must be postmarked by December 5 and returned by December 15. The referendum covers a national marketing quota of 16,008,333 bales and a national allotment of 17 million acres. cooperators may receive price support loans and payments if quotas are approved.
City records of Winters are undergoing the annual audit led by City Secretary Buford Baldwin. Books are being examined by Eckert & Story, Certified Public Accounting firm of San Angelo. The report will be completed and released shortly after the first of the year.
E C Grindstaff reports county October sales of United States Savings Bonds and Freedom Shares at 5236 dollars. Year to date 68746 dollars, 22 percent of the 1969 goal. Texas October sales 14409900 dollars, ten month total 148,528,569, 87 percent of its goal. Nationwide October sales 438 million, a 24 year peak for October and 2 percent higher than last year. January to October sales 4,066 billion, 83.6 percent of the national goal. Cotton fabrics range from heavy corduroy to sheer voile.
The article notes pecan breeding requires years before results appear and highlights uses of pecan wood for flooring furniture boxes and as fuel. It describes tree heights up to 180 feet and trunks 4 to 6 feet in diameter with papershell nuts popular nationwide. Texas, the top producer, harvested 18 300 tons yearly. A community fundraiser used yard pecans donated by residents to raise money for a public project.
County experts discuss possible underground rock and clay formations as a contamination source while stressing that water tests are needed. County Agent Parker urges residents to test well water periodically as Extension Service and state agencies continue the search for the contamination source and possible solutions.
The saying frames happiness as a balance point between scarcity and abundance and suggests wishing for a cure as part of healing. It hints at contentment arising from moderation and a hopeful view of personal growth through cure.
Robert Randall Conner a junior agricultural engineering major from Winters was initiated into D Company 11th Regiment Society of Scabbard and Blade at Texas Tech University. An advanced Army ROTC student, he was among eight cadets chosen from the Corps for the fall pledge class. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Conner of Route 1, Winters and a Winters High School graduate. The society honors cadets in advanced ROTC to raise military educational standards.
A maxim notes that progress for men stems from taking risks and seeking new ventures, framing bold effort as the source of advancement and achievement.
The remark asserts that cleverness serves all tasks but falls short for some aims, suggesting limitations in problem solving and practical outcomes. It reflects on the balance between wit and tangible results across diverse activities.
Article notes cotton calico first made in Calicut India and explains combing cottons to remove short fibers. Observes the idea that trouble is opportunity in work clothes.
A reflective quote framing leadership as individual conviction rather than herd behavior. The saying warns that blindly chasing the crowd yields no lasting following and emphasizes independent action. It serves as a cautionary motto for decision makers and public figures.
The regular acreage allotment program stays in effect in 1970. Price support loans will be available at half parity for growers within allotments. No price support payments will be made and no penalties will be imposed for excess cotton.
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