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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1971
Page
7
Forty five volunteers canvassed Winters neighborhoods raising 492.14 for muscular dystrophy research. Charles Chili Black led as campaign chair with Estella Bredemeyer as treasurer. The effort supports research and care as the national MD drive continues.
Fred de la Cruz and Wayne Schwartz named Blizzard of the Week by WHL coaching staff and Booster Club after Friday night win over Clyde Bulldogs. de la Cruz rushed 9 times for 42 yards and a touchdown. Schwartz made 27 tackles and also plays offensive tackle. Both are junior students. de la Cruz is son of Louis and Mrs. de la Cruz, Schwartz son of Raymond and Mrs. Schwartz.
About 550 people attended the Winters Livestock Association barbecue at the Community Center Monday evening. The event supported member families and promoted the Junior Livestock Show set for January 8. Secretary F R Anderson notes membership stands at 370 and remains open.
Christine Wade was elected president of the Runnels County School Food Service Association at a Miles meeting succeeding resigning Elmore Harsch. Gladys Benson of Winters was chosen vice president. Billie Whitlow of Winters and Frances Spieker spoke on the state convention. Four new employees were introduced. two from Winters and two from Ballinger. Twenty members attended.
The October 1 deadline for disabled veterans to apply for special free license plates with parking exemptions has been extended by 45 days. The extension expands eligibility and ensures veterans can secure plates without incurring parking fees.
Jodie Lynne Sanders daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Sanders 705 State Street is a 1971 fall pledge of Autiss Social Sorority of Texas Wesleyan College Fort Worth. She is a member of the Student Education Association and serves as Freshman Senator.
Technical Sergeant Wayne Vinson arrived Monday from Vietnam where he served at Tan Son Nhut with the 1876th Communications Squadron. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Vinson and his wife and daughter Lynda have lived in Winters since July. Vinson will report to K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base, Michigan, this month.
Winters Lions Club will hold its annual Halloween candy sale next Tuesday October 12. President Gene Wheat announced the event. Club members will canvass house to house to sell candy. Proceeds support community projects sponsored by the Lions Club.
From New Mexico Mr and Mrs George Battey and two children Dorothy and George of Albuquerque NM visited last weekend in the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Webb. Mr and Mrs Bryan Webb of San Bernardino Calif are visiting this week with the Henry Webbs.
The Winters Riding Club plans a trail ride on Saturday afternoon October 9 leaving the arena at 1 30 pm. Riders proceed along Crews Highway to Winters Lake Road then three miles south to the Frank Carter place for a barbecue supper open to members and nonmembers alike.
Susan White a Tarleton State College senior from Winters has pledged ETERNAS T Social Club. Miss White is the daughter of Mayor and Mrs Wade W White and is majoring in English.
The 17th annual West Texas Utilities Women’s Conference themed Women, Watts and Wits will be held in Abilene on October 11 with a pre conference dinner at 7 00 p m October 10 at the WTU Lytle Schroes Auditorium Registration starts 9 00 a m at the Abilene Civic Center and sessions run to 3 30 p m One hundred eighty five women have pre registered Mrs Marvel Henslee of Winters WTA will attend The climax is a dinner theatre at Abilene Community Theatre.
Winters volunteer firefighters head to Coleman for the Hill Country Firemen's Association Convention with host departments Coleman and Santa Anna. Firefighters from Ballinger Bangs Big Lake Brady Bronte Brownwood Early Eden Eldorado Junction Mason Menard Miles Ozona Rowena Sonora Sterling City and Winters expected. Registration opens 8 a m at the National Guard Armory. Morning business meetings run till 2 p m. Contests and races take place in front of Coleman Fire Department. A barbecue supper and dance follow at the armory.
The Winters Enterprise reports a Kids Theatre event with ACT presenting the play Wait Until Dark directed by Rosalie Robinson. President Rolf Hardy delivers the president's message and Rufus Edmundson provides organ dinner music. A Sunday dinner includes a fun skit See Your Boss's View of You led by local presenters.
The local option sales tax collections for the final quarter total 40.13 million across multiple cities. Officials note the figure represents combined revenue from several municipalities and reflects expected receipts for the period.
National School Lunch Week menus cover October 11 to 15 at Winters Independent Schools. Items include Western steak with onion gravy and creamed potatoes, hot dogs or combination sandwich, school pizza, barbecue on a toasted bun, and turkey with dressing, each day paired with sides and milk.
In a note from Mr and Mrs Jack Harrison the town extends thanks for prayers visits flowers gifts and cards during illness. The message praises farmers for their grit and a forward looking attitude likening coaches to a next year mindset.
The Martha Sunday School class of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs. C. S. Jackson home for a social and business session. Mrs. Jackson installed officers: Eunice Polk president, Jackson teacher, Parrie Carwile assistant secretary, Lady Rodgers vice president, Vada Smith social secretary.
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