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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1936
Page
7
An OCR fragmented account describes a social gathering at a home in Mexico with reflections on travel, literature, and a Beethoven piano piece. Discussions touch on class, U S—Mexico relations, and Nicaragua's budget, noting a general sense of educational concerns and political observations.
The Legion Auxiliary met in regular session Monday evening at Mrs. James Huffhines home. 1987 dues were collected and plans were made for the November 8 poppy sale. Attendees included Mesdames Mullins Mapes Huffbines Maddox Campbell Henslee and Lyle.
A historical line notes that a man could lead many only if he masters his tongue. It reflects a belief in restrained speech as a key to authority and effective rule.
The passage notes many people work hard yet pursue government assistance, arguing that seeking free benefits may outweigh effort needed to earn a comfortable living. It reflects attitudes toward welfare and personal responsibility in a historical context.
The Diversity Club met at Mrs. Fred Youngs home Friday afternoon for a regular session. Mrs. Foy Davis led the program with Fairey McCaughan detailing Hardy as a Local Color novelist and C. S. Jackson and George Poe analyzing Hardy's style. Mrs. John Curry led discussion on the novel's women as committee reports were given by members including John Curry J W Dixon Foy Davis Light Hoover and others.
The Methodist Woman's Society met Monday at 8 pm to begin the study "Racial Understanding" with first chapter by Mrs. Wm Stevens. Mrs Lula White opened with prayer, papers on Why We Study the Negro and Biography of the Author were read by Mrs J M Skages and Mrs W A Pace, and Mrs Stevens lectured.
A rugged remark portrays a man who would claim the earnings of another's labor, illustrating a critique of opportunistic poverty and social entitlement. The line underscores tensions over work, value, and rightful wages in a challenging economy.
The screw worm pest has appeared in the United States since 1848 with identified cases dating to 1882. It inhabits the southern U S, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and parts of South America. Early Texas ranchers grappled with infestations. initial treatments included calomel and other past methods now obsolete. The U S Department of Agriculture and Dr F C Bishopp led modern control methods through research with the Division of Insects Affecting Man and Animals, with further contributions from state entomologists and veterinarians.
The evening program featured talks on personal appearance and social etiquette by Mary Evelyn Perkins Mary Maddox June Marshall and Mamie Dell Mapes The event included refreshments and honored guests such as Mary Maddox Ruby Nell Mosley Elbertine Robertson Lohma Hoover Jimmie Earl Rogers Nancy Pyburn Christine Brown Margaret Forbus Jo Davidson Eva Louroe and sponsors Loyle Kornegay Mildred Spill hosted by Mrs Carl Davis at her home for the Goal Diggers club.
In Runnels County 49 new autos and trucks were registered in September, bringing Q3 total to 149. Agencies listed include Ford King Eiland Ballinger Plymouth Sykes Bourne Pontiacs and Patrick Chevrolet among others. Sales by month were 53 in July 40 in August and 49 in September, compared with 106 in Q3 1985.
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