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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1967
Page
5
The Army adopts BB rifles at 12 posts to teach rapid, unaimed fire aiming at a small disk to build instinctive response in close combat. It argues cost savings and transfers to regular rifles once proficiency with the BB gun is achieved. The piece notes frontier gun culture and shifting attitudes toward training methods.
W L Pratt a long time Winters area resident and retired stock farmer and real estate dealer observed his 90th birthday with an informal open house at John W Norman Insurance on West Dale Street and a church cake at First Methodist Church.
Seventh annual Punt Pass Kick competition for boys 13 and under in the Winters area scheduled for Saturday Oct 7 at the Winters School track. Sponsored nationally by Ford dealers and the National Football League. Entries free with equipment provided by sponsors.
Susan Roberts is pledged to the Ko Jo Kai Social Club. The ceremony or pledge places her as a member, with eligibility based on college social club requirements and minimum semester hours as stated. The article lists family connections and the club’s tradition of initiation.
Mrs. Cal Mostad was crowned Homecoming Queen at halftime during Winters High School vs Ballinger Bearcats. She was escorted by Jarrett Pace and Ralph Lloyd, with flowers from the 1917 golden anniversary class, and crowned by last year’s queen Mrs A L Mitchell.
J D Burleson son of Mr and Mrs William H Burleson Winters was promoted to specialist four on Sept 15 while serving in Germany with Battery B of the artillery's 6th Battalion 62nd Artillery. He entered the Army in March 1966 and is a Winters High School graduate.
Wade White mayor proclaims October 8 14 1967 as School Lunch Week urging citizens and educators to support the lunch program in Texas. The proclamation highlights the program in 3187 schools serving about 806851 students daily and a $65000000 industry benefiting the economy.
The school cafeteria will host an open house during National School Lunch Week from October 8 to 14. Mrs Whitlow the supervisor announces the event managed by the student council with class officers as hosts. Attendance is planned for all high school students and teachers from 8 to 8 on weekdays.
Raleigh Reese Jr has been appointed by First Savings and Loan Association to an administrative post in the Winters branch. A Ballinger native, he attended public school there and graduated from Texas Technological College. He joined the staff in May 1966 in loan and collection. He will assist Charles H Preslar, VP and manager of Ballinger and Winters branches, whose San Angelo office is the home office. Reese is an officer and teacher in the First Christian Church of Ballinger and a Mason.
The Run nels County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Committee was elected September 27. Barney C Puckett was chosen chairman and Steve Stubblefield vice chairman. Dennis Poe named as regular member, part of 1968 program leadership by the county convention.
Elm Creek Water Control District directors approved a constitution and by laws and planned a January survey with the State Water Control Board to determine how many diversion and flood control dams are needed. The group will tour the Valley Creek project with SCS staff to model construction for their watershed. The next meeting is November 21 at Winters City Hall with local officials and SCS representatives present.
A kickoff supper for Salvation Army committee members and workers is set for Monday evening October 9 at the Fireside Restaurant to launch the annual fund drive. Ted Meyer chairs the Winters unit, while Marshall Wharton leads the campaign. Quota for the drive is $1200.00.
Dan Britton, president of the Cowboy Band at Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, named to direct the First Methodist Church Winters choir. The senior music major from Phoenix Ariz met the church choir for first practice this week and plans Christmas and other programs.
Tickets for the game with Seymour are on sale, announced by Johnny B. Smith, the school business manager. The match is scheduled for Saturday night, October 7, at the school.
Winters High School hosts Seymour at Stamford Stadium in a pre conference tilt. Winters aims to rebound after a 1-4 start while Seymour stands 2-2 under coach L. G. Wilson. Injuries limit Winters with five starters out. kickoff is 8 p.m. Saturday with general admission seats.
Dr. Z I Hale of Winters was named Christmas Seals chair man of the Runnels County Tuberculosis Association at a Thursday meeting. Seals auto stickers were distributed and new board directors named. The state TB department will send speakers for the area and mailing of seals starts Nov 14. About 50,000 new active TB cases occur yearly in the U S with 10,000 inactive cases relapsing.
A group of Winters area churches organized the Winters Ministerial Alliance at a Monday meeting held October 2 at First Methodist Church. Members include First Presbyterian, St. John Lutheran, Southside and Calvary Baptist, Assembly of God, St Luke Baptist, and others invited. Rev. Edward H. Otwell was elected chairman, Rev. James Sinclair vice chairman, and Rev. Harry Grantz secretary treasurer. A community Thanksgiving Service is planned for November 22 at First Presbyterian with Rev. Grantz as speaker. offerings will aid needy families and approved projects.
Tickets for the Winters Has kell football game at Blizzard Field will go on sale October 11 at 8 am at the school business office. All seats are reserved for one game only. General admission will be available at the gate on game night.
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