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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1936
Page
5
Blizzard defeated Blizzard 20 to 12 in the second half after a 12 point first half lead. Cross Plains weighed in at 195 pounds and Hodge added key plays as the local squad recovered from an eye injury to seal the victory.
Dr. W. A. Latimer is claimed by Teate. The Uvalde death notice recalls Dr Latimer’s widow Ruby, daughter of the Denhams of Ballin, longtime residents. The obituary notes the community’s mixed sentiment and respect for the late doctor.
W. E. Puckett of Runnels County touts terracing as a flood control and drought mitigation method. He cites on his 00 acre farm minimal water loss over five years and estimates 100000 acres terraced could cost 600000 dollars with returns potentially doubling the cost in one year.
Contributions were solicited in Winters for the National Democratic campaign fund by T. B. Young and W. D. Meadows. A total of 77.25 had been secured yesterday with a quota of 109 based on 20 cents per Governor vote cast in last July’s primary. Donors may still contribute at Smith Drug Store or with Meadows.
Figures from Winters gins show 6 241 bales ginned so far this season. Observers estimate this amount is about half of the expected total, and if fair weather continues, the season may end in the next three or four weeks with prices near two cents higher per pound.
Officers of the local Future Farmers of America chapter with advisor J. M. Williams ran the Tuesday Lions Club luncheon program. Walter Neely acted as toastmaster, with opening and closing chapter exercises and talks on the FFA’s aims. Two members performed violin and guitar pieces.
T C Sanders 76 a former Winters resident died Friday September 18 at Seagoville after a paralytic stroke. Funeral services were held Sunday September 20 with burial in Seagoville Cemetery. He was born September 1860 in Shelbyville Tennessee and moved to Texas in 1886 living near Forney then Runnels county near Winters before moving to Walnut Springs. He was a Church of Christ member since 1905. Seven children born to the couple survive with six remaining in Texas and two sisters in Tennessee.
About fifty to sixty residents gathered at the Presbyterian church to discuss law enforcement. F D Bedford chaired, with County Attorney C C Sessions and Sheriff W A Holt explaining enforcement difficulties without citizen cooperation. Attendees pledged wholehearted support to officials.
The Winters Amusement Club pool hall in town has been shut down by county law enforcement twice this year. It was closed last July and again at the start of this week.
Ballinger Sept 28 bond set at 300 each for Joe Vaughan Winters on sale of liquor and possession for sale. Another 300 bond for Mrs Vaughan on possession. They were arrested Saturday in a Winters raid by Sheriff W A Holt and deputies Gerald Black and C R B Hightower. A quantity of whiskey and beer was confiscated.
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