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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1961
Page
6
The column contrasts communist aims with appealing policies and warns of blending agendas with legitimate groups. It notes the harm of negative framing, cites Hitler as history's judge, and urges home heating checks before cold weather. A preview lists predicted football results including TCU, Arkansas, and SMU.
Second Lieutenant James E. Packer, son of E. Y. Buckner and Mrs. Buckner of Winters, piloted a T-38 Talon at Randolph AFB San Antonio marking a first for Air Force basic training at supersonic speeds. Packer, a 1955 Arlington Heights High School alumnus and TCU graduate, is among officers qualifying to fly high speed aircraft under an ATC directive to train non rated officers as pilots. He began pilot training in 1959, logged 150 hours prior to enlistment, and earned academic awards at TCU.
Deward Awalt was elected Junior Vice Commander of Winters Post 9193, Veterans of Foreign Wars, at a regular meeting Monday evening and will serve the remainder of the year. Ted Meyer reported $15 sent to Hurricane Carla victims, a special October party was voted, and Lakeview Cemetery curbing along with two angel statues from Italy were noted. Present were W. L. Collins, Ted Meyer, James Crockett, Joe Cortez, C. H. Harrell, George F. Lloyd, Wardell Long, and J. A. Henderson.
A pondering note wonders whether borrowing money is harder than repaying it, reflecting on financial strain and decision making without offering concrete solutions.
H A Stanford of Winters joined the exclusive Hole In One Club after sinking a ball on No 5 at Winters Country Club with an 8 iron aided by a 125 yard drive. Four fellow players, Mike Patterson Jack Schackle Jiggs Nichols and Loyd Roberson, witnessed the ace which follows a 21 year old Memphis Texas hole in one. The event paves the way for the National Hole In One Club prizes. The note recalls a past winner Rev B T Shoemake.
Congressman O C Fisher reviews the 87th Congress noting world upheavals in Cuba Laos Berlin and Africa. He cites a defense outlay topping 48 billion and a looming deficit from welfare nonessential spending while warning against complacency amid rising debt and military readiness.
Beatrice Ann, member of the Hi-toppers and other groups, serves as treasurer and secretary while active in church work. She saves money by sewing her own clothes and gardening, earns money through farm chores, and has logged extensive 4-H hours. She has sewn 62 garments, won county and district dress revues, earned multiple pins, prizes, and ribbons, and given talks to groups.
The Runnels Bureau announces a talent find with two divisions senior and junior for contestants 17 years or younger as of December 1 1961. Entries may be individual acts or groups and must be received by the Farm Bureau offiicals. For details contact local representatives listed in Winters Route 4 Ro and Route 2 Masters. The event also includes Young Peoples talent age limits and a general call for entries.
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