Winters Blizzards Open 1932 Football Season Against Roscoe
Thirty years ago in October 1932 the Winters Blizzards tied Roscoe 0 0 in the first game of the season. Players Pierce Sullivan Dunn and Vinson were noted from that game. September rainfall reached 5.07 inches and local agriculture saw sorghums deteriorate while cotton damage remained slight. Community groups held first meetings after summer break including Victory Home Demonstration Club and PTA. Dale and Victory Schools were among openings, and Winters School lunchroom operated at cost by the Roy Scoggins American Legion post. The following week Winters planned a conference game with Santa Anna and coach Pratt looked for a solid contest. A new dry goods store named The Globe opened at 132 South Main.
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Roscoe
Pierce
Sullivan
Dunn
Vinson
Victory
PTA
Dale
Roy Scoggins
American Legion
Santa Anna
Pratt
C. R. Kendrick
Red Cross
R. H. Henslee
Ralph Lloyd
Runnels County Farm Machinery Rationing Board
Ballinger
AAA
Coke Stevenson
Eldorado
Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed and Local Events Noted
Mayor J W Copeland proclaimed Fire Prevention Week for October 3 9 urging curb on alley trash as a fire hazard. Local schools produced posters for cash prizes while rural schools opened later. In 1937 cotton gins totaled 8826 bales and furniture priced living room suites at 59 50 and bed room sets at 39 95.
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J. W. Copeland
Copeland
War Era Rationing Cuts Allowable Speeds and Meat
The 1942 notice reports speed limits cut to 35 mph on streets and highways to save tires as rationing looms. It also notes tires and tubes held by owners were being frozen in preparation for rationing and urges citizens to limit meat purchases to 2 1/2 pounds per week.
Lay the Law Protecting School Children on Buses
Thousands of Texas schoolchildren begin return to classes as buses carry them. Drivers must stop when overtaking or meeting a stopped bus and proceed at a prudent speed, with fines up to 200 dollars for violations.
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Texas
Traffic Passing Rules On Right Not To Endanger Safety
The article explains that even when passing on the right is allowed it must be done safely and not by leaving the pavement. It highlights yellow passing zones beside the center line and warns against crossing the opposing lane near intersections and railroad grades within 100 feet.
Enemy Advice Often Feeds Realistic Insight
An old adage notes that foes sometimes offer sharper guidance than friends. The saying highlights practical candor over comfort in tough situations and urges weighing counsel on merit rather than origin.
Tuesday Menu Fragments Include Bean Dish and Meats
A fragmented menu list shows items such as baked bean, creamed potatoes, baked turkey, and jello. The text reads like a luncheon or cafeteria plan with several food items and unclear ordering.
Doves in Northern Zone Showers Scatter Hunting Prospects
Texas Game and Fish reports from S and E officers indicate fair shooting in parts of the Northern Zone despite overall declines. Red River areas near Tyler show the largest concentrations while pockets along sunflowers and water holes yield limits for some hunters. Panhandle and San Angelo notes describe worsened conditions after recent rains, with an estimated 20 percent population drop from last year and about 40 percent below good hunting levels.
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Texas Game and Fish Commission
Tyler
Red River
Waco
Texas
San Angelo
Panhandle
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the Winters
Hill & Thomas
Winters
Witter
The
Globe
South Main
Jacksonville
Fla
Billers
Blizzard
Brady
Rising Star
Blizzards
Baldwin
Runnels County
Community Natural Gas Co
Lone Star Gas
Abilene
Bedford
Insurance Agency
Ford
Lark
Chrysler
Jno. W. Norman
Neters, Texas
Underwood
Dr. L. LaVarta Bellis
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