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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1963
Page
6
Over several days the city finishes paving and reworking its street network as the comprehensive improvement program nears completion. The project reflects long planning and wide citizen participation, with financing seen as affordable and locally supported despite challenges.
The council sponsors a monthly program to recognize outstanding students. A nominating committee will present candidates from local schools who have enrolled for one semester and meet citizenship scholarship and attendance criteria.
Winters Chamber of Commerce and the Volunteer Fire Department sponsor a poster contest for Winters Primary and Elementary students through grade 8 during Fire Prevention Week October 7 to 11. Two divisions with cash prizes and ribbons, top six posters exhibited at Winters Public Library, and entries forwarded to Hill Country Firemen’s Association and state contests.
The Rev. Jerome Elness, a missionary to Hong Kong, spoke at St John’s Lutheran Church about Communist China’s plans to take over Hong Kong by 1970. He urged immediate Christian action and noted Hong Kong’s poverty yet growing local church leadership, saying his role is to guide until Chinese pastors can lead and train future missionaries. He described his background and recent furlough with his family.
One prize winner at the O'Donnell fair features a quilt shown by Mrs. C A Lacy. The quilt was made by her mother Mrs C M Pumphrey of Winters about 21 years ago, reflecting local craft and family handiwork.
North Runnels County residents are reminded that the Winters deputy tax collector office is open for convenience. Deputies Travis Jordan and Mrs. Bob Hatcher say local taxpayers can save time by using the Winters office, with all tax records on hand and ready to assist.
Winters St. John’s Lutheran Church will be represented by Edward Bredemeyer and the Rev. A. W. Holck at the Northwest Conference of the Southern District in Wilson. The Rev. Holck serves as conference secretary. Bredemeyer is a church trustee. The Mission Fest speaker will be Rev. Paul Senff of Abilene, set for November 10.
Deputy Johnny Wilson said suspects have been picked up for questioning in the burglary of Security State Bank in Wingate Sunday night. Sheriff Don Atkins noted a broken door glass and unlocked entry with under $10 missing. a weekend burglary reported $20 stolen and a Wingate automatic sanctuary. Deputy Wilson said a connection between the two burglaries may exist.
Charles F. Roberts, a former construction contractor now semi retired, is named Winters building inspector by the City Council. Appointed temporarily earlier, he will enforce the city building code covering new construction, repairs, remodeling and moving in of structures. An electrical code ordinance is under discussion to lower insurance rates. Permits must be obtained before starting work.
Four gins in Winters and Win Gate have moved 3950 bales of 1963 cotton to the Winters warehouse as farmers wait for defoliation to finish and mechanical strippers to start. Gins will step up to meet the rising intake with harvesting news showing North Runnels County ahead of last year. An early ginner cites about 1000 bales received in 1962 by the same period, with expectations the 1963 crop will match or exceed 1962 production.
Runnels County TB Association aims for 2750 in the 1963 Christmas Seals drive. Last year the group raised over 2500, the county’s best total. Winters led bangles and bonds with 130 and 202.50 respectively. Ruth Morgan is president and Pat Richards is secretary. Claude Stone organized last year’s drive. Robert Simpson and Mrs. John Patton chair their communities this year.
W D Waggoner announces the city water department will flush all water mains next Tuesday. Residents are warned of low water pressure in flushing areas and possible temporary discoloration during and after the operation.
New members of the Band Mothers Club will be honored at a tea in the Home Economics Cottage on Tuesday Oct 8 at 4 15 p m It was announced this week All members have been urged to attend this affair
Winters Blizzards host Coleman in a key pre conference game as both teams seek momentum. Coleman has a 2-1 mark and returns four starters including Hays and Heard on both lines. Winters aims to rebound from a 1-2-1 preseason and build toward the 6-AA Conference opener against Haskell.
Winters leads a high scoring district 6-AA with Stamford Ballinger Hamlin and Haskell posting wins. Anson idle, Albany upended Winters, and district rivals prep as conference play nears with Hamlin Stamford Ballinger undefeated in pre season games and several teams scheduled for Friday nights.
A Winters citizen expresses gratitude to the community for the honor bestowed. B. G. Owens vows to remain worthy of the faith and affection shown by locals.
Winters Post 261 of the American Legion will meet in the Legion Hall at 7 p.m. Monday October 11. Arthur Bates is post commander. All ex service men are welcome and invited to this meeting.
Airman first class and Mrs. Kenneth Vinson and their daughter Paige left Friday for Salina Kansas after a three weeks leave visiting their families and friends including Mrs. Emma Marks and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Vinson.
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