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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1969
Page
4
Social Security district manager Ted F Meellering says benefits for children turning 18 this year will end unless they continue as full time students. Full time students may receive benefits until age 22 but must inform the Social Security office of their school to avoid interruption.
George Bernice Mills 72 died at Hendrick Memorial Hospital Abilene at 9 50 am Tuesday Funeral services were held Thursday from Spill Memorial Chapel with Rev Harry Grantz and Rev Chester Wilkerson officiating Burial was in Fairview Cemetery Spill Funeral Home directed the services Mills born Holland Tex Oct 17 1897 married Vee Bowman Oct 28 1918 They moved to Runnels County farmed until 1964 then moved to Winters Survivors include wife daughter Shir tov Sommerville Fort Worth brother Payne Mills Holland sister Mrs Bob Bryant San Angelo and two grandchildren Pallbearers listed
Donald Simpson an engineer with Chicago Bridge and Iron Works will be transferred to Puerto Rico to work on Sun Oil Co construction projects. His wife Mrs RC Simpson will accompany him, visiting relatives in Maytown last week with their son Alyo.
Classified column notices from The Enterprise promote sale of odds and ends. Items offered include miscellaneous household goods, small appliances, and miscellaneous objects. Buyers are invited to inspect and purchase at convenient local times.
Winters High School juniors and seniors and their parents will meet college reps at Abilene High on Tuesday night October 28 at 7 30 p m. Representatives from 26 colleges plus ROTC programs will discuss entrance requirements costs housing and financial aid in three discussion groups. This fifth annual event is cosponsored by Abilene High and Cooper High Parent Clubs drawing attendees from a 70 mile radius.
W S Allen of Texas A M University says careful site choice cuts farm building costs. A level well drained site reduces need for heavy equipment and lowers foundation material costs. He urges grading before construction and proper reinforced foundations for fills to prevent cracking and uneven concrete. Moist earth packs better than dry and packing methods affect settlement.
Cmdr John C. Tibbs attends the School of Naval Command and Staff at the U S Naval War College in Newport R I. The ten month graduate program trains mid career officers in naval warfare to raise professional competence for higher duties. Established in 1884 the college is the Navy's senior and oldest institution of its type.
Don Minward, field representative for the San Angelo Social Security Office, will visit the Winters Chamber of Commerce office on Wednesday November 12 and 26 from 9 30 to 11 30 a m. Residents may contact him to file for benefits or conduct SSA business.
Judie Caetano daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Carter of Brownwood and Jeffrey R Denson son of Mr and Mrs Desmond R Denson of Brownwood announce their engagement and a January 16 wedding at Melwood Baptist Church.
The Submarine Veterans of World War II seek information on naval veterans who served aboard submarines in WWII. They plan a 1970 state convention in Bandera on May 29 to 31. Harold White invites crewmen and relief men who know others to contact him at Box 105, Bandera TX 78003. The group emphasizes fellowship, stories, and honoring fallen shipmates, with a scholarship fund for veterans’ children.
The Nan Wright Circle of the Methodist WSCS held its regular Tuesday morning meeting at the home of Mrs. Vada Babston. Circle chairman Mrs. Thad Traylor presided. The program titled Leisure- Threat or Opportunity was led by Mrs. Glenn Bowman with group discussion on leisure time. Devotion by Mrs. A. M. Nelson and closing prayers by Mrs. E. H. Baker. Refreshments served to listed attendees.
Mrs Frank Mitchell hosted the Charity Circle of the Woman s Society of Christian Service at her home Tuesday morning. The program Leisure Threat or Opportunity was presented by Mrs Roy Crawford with others joining, followed by devotional by Mrs Carl Baldwin and closing hymn. Coffee was served to Mines Carl Baldwin Elmo Mayhew Clarence Ledbetter W T Stanley D A Dobbins Roy Crawford J D Vinson Frank Mitchell and visitor Mrs Cecil Parks of Birmingham Ala.
The Enterprise Classifieds urge readers that ads yield results even when power fails, highlighting reliability and continued visibility for advertisers.
The family expresses gratitude for comforting sympathy and kindness after the sorrow. Thanks are given for the service, flowers, food, cards and letters, especially to Dr. C. T. Rives and Merrill Rest Home staff. May we be a comfort to you.
Forty one of sixty three Heart of Texas District clubs attended the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs fall board meeting in Ballinger. Senator David Ratliff spoke on Fine Arts in Texas at the noon luncheon. Mrs H B Bratton directed the afternoon workshop. Winters clubs hosted the morning coffee with several Winters members listed.
Mr and Mrs Joe Howard and daughters Ann and Jan of Midland spent a weekend at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Crockett Hodges. They were joined by Kay Diggs and Carol Sides who also visited the Hodges home.
A grateful message from Mr and Mrs J R Woodfin thanks Dr Rives and North Runnels Hospital staff for care during illness and after returning home. They offer help to others facing sickness and appreciation from friends.
The family of Mrs. Anna M Booher expresses gratitude for comforting sympathy, floral offerings, food, cards and letters during their recent sorrow.
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