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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1969
Page
5
R C Thomas comments on the switch from daylight saving time, shifts in political primaries, and rising taxation. He references a returning political figure, potential propaganda ploys, and a humorous illiterate salesman letter mixup, noting mis-spellings and hoaxes while critiquing public policy.
The Rev. Harry Grantz of Winters First Baptist Church will fly from Dallas by jet on November 3 to India for the All-India New Life Crusade. He plans to return November 29 and preach in multiple cities with services twice daily.
The Winters State Bank reported record deposits of 6 667 556 03 at close of business Oct 21 1969. Bank president Woodrow Watts cited a higher call for condition from the State Banking Commission. Loans also rose to 2 773 118 57 from 2 542 093 19 and 1 936 566 36 in prior years.
The 516th Tactical Airlift Wing based at Dyess AFB maintains low level flight training for C-130 and C-7A aircraft across West Texas. Flights run weekdays from 8 am to midnight with daylight levels at 500 feet and night levels at 1000 feet. Routes are FAA coordinated to minimize farm and community disruption, avoiding towns and facilities. Affected areas include Abilene, Merkel, Rotan, Winters, and many other towns across the region.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Harrison returned Wednesday night from a five day trip to San Juan Puerto Rico. They toured the old San Juan forts dating to the 15th and 16th centuries and visited the rain forest with an annual rainfall of 300 inches. The couple also flew to the Virgin Islands for a day.
Mrs. Mary Margaret Leathers Mrs. Albert Sykes and Carolyn Brown spent the weekend in Denton visiting Meg Leathers a freshman at Texas Woman's University.
Bruce Smith a Winters High School sophomore was elected president of District XV Texas Future Teachers Association at the sixteenth annual Brady convention. Denise Williams was elected corresponding secretary. Officers assume duties June 1 1970. Twelve WHS Alpha Chi members attended with sponsors. Bruce Smith was nominated for district vice president but chosen president after Brady House of Delegates meeting. Other district officers include Terry Penn Brady vice president Debbie Hicks Comanche recording secretary Burlene Capell Dublin financial secretary Connie Griffs Coleman parliamentarian Sarah Sarrells Mason historian. Bruce Smith son of Mr and Mrs Johnny Bob Smith twirler in Blizzard Band Gale staff. Denise Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Williams twirler in Blizzard Band Glacier staff. Other Winters attendees Cody Folsom Bill Grantz Ruth Jansa Betty Knight Beckey Mathis Blanche Wharton and sponsors Mrs Charles Kruse Miss Nancy Grundy.
John Sims, a Connally Technological College student in Waco, is chosen as a first year automotive tech student representative to the Student Congress. He is the son of Floyd and Mrs. Sims of Winters and a Winters High School graduate.
Mr and Mrs Wes Hays and Chris visited Saturday night and Sunday with Mike Hays a senior student at North Texas State University in Denton.
The Billy Graham film The Restless Ones will be shown at First Baptist Church on Wednesday November 5 at 7 30 p m. Pastor Harry Grantz announced the rescheduled event after an October 27 cancellation due to conflicts. The feature focuses on youth and teenage crisis with a Los Angeles Crusade backdrop and a bold social message aimed at both churchgoers and the broader community.
Winters High School band under Kirke McKenzie will join the USC homecoming festivities at Angelo State College San Angelo. The VHS Band competes in marching contest and downtown parade at 10 a.m. Saturday and performs in halftime ceremonies. Other bands include Angelo State Goodfellow AFB Bronte Eden Winters Santa Anna Eldorado Sonora Iraan Coleman Ballinger Reagan County and Comanche.
Members of the First Methodist Church of Winters voted to authorize construction of a new Gothic style sanctuary on the existing lot. The 268 seat chapel will expand to 7284 square feet with a 105000 dollar contract targeting early 1970 start and 1971 completion.
Wet weather slows 1969 cotton harvest in North Runnels County with 253 bales moved to Winters Warehouse Co. by Tuesday. The Halloween Carnival, hosted by Winters High School Junior Class, features booths, games, side shows and prizes from merchants, running 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Winters Community Center in place of a Friday football clash.
Voter registration certificates may be obtained by filling out application blanks left at Winters and Wingate business places. The Winters sub-office of the Runnels County Tax Collector explains certificates will be mailed or issued immediately if filled at the office. Certificates are required to vote in 1970 and must be correct to avoid delays.
The American Red Cross Standard First Aid Course begins at 7 p.m. Monday November 3 at the Winters Chamber of Commerce office. Classes continue each Monday through the first Monday in December. Instructor Ted Meyer. Call Emma Marks or contact Ted Meyer at Spill Bros. Co to enroll.
The Winters Blizzards travel to Stamford Friday night for a 8 p.m. kickoff in a key 7 game district matchup. Winters sits at 1-6 overall and 1-3 in district while Stamford stands 5-2 and 3-1 in district with both teams hampered by wet weather and injuries none for Winters. The game marks the final district meeting as Stamford stays in 7 AA and Winters moves to 8 AA for the next two seasons.
A youth rally follows the revival at the Assembly of God Church on Saturday November 1 at 7 30 p m Evangelist Shelby Pearcy of Oklahoma will preach All denominations and nationalities are invited to hear this young evangelist.
Winters Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America elected officers for the 1969 70 school year. In the seated row from left to right are Debbie Lloyd Rhonda Sneed Betty Knight Rhanne Hoppe Zola Crowley Brenda King. In the standing row are Donna Hope Barbara Brown Martha Porter Kathy Lynch Louise Meyers Becky Simpson. Absent were Connie Dunham and Blanche Wharton.
The Winters Blizzards defeated the Merkel Badgers 14 to 7 to secure their first district victory. Mike Mathis and Arlon Barnes fueled the offense with a drive from their 35 yard line, as Alton Pierce scored the opening TD on a pass from Ronnie Wilson.
Regional forecast shows daily highs in the 40s to low 70s and nightly lows from the mid 40s to mid 60s. Conditions vary with warmer days midweek and cooler nights later in the period.
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