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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1927
Page
3
Farmers in the region face growing difficulties securing cotton pickers this season. With fields ready for gathering, at least 500 workers could be employed immediately if available. Local growers visit the chamber of commerce seeking labor as Miss Crockett starts a new post with Gardner Bros and invites friends to visit.
Alex Orr, pitcher for the champion Tier baseball team in the Lone Star league, arrived in the city in the past week’s latter part and is greeting friends and visiting relatives.
A brief note indicates a weekly Victor Records feature at SPILL'S. The fragment mentions new records, suggesting ongoing music week events at the venue with performances or releases.
Leslie C. Jennings left Monday for the football training camp at Texas Tech in Lubbock to improve his skills and gain exposure with the Red Raiders program.
A B Chapmond died at Modern Hospital Hot Springs Arkansas Saturday night September 3 after several weeks illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at Gross Mortuary with Rev Harwell, then at the Old Cemetery at 3 59 in Winters with Rev H H Stephens. He is survived by his wife two daughters two brothers and three sisters.
The Miss Fairy McCaughan is convalescing following a threat operation Tuesday of the past week. C C Perryman of Lubbock visited Dr. and Mrs. C T Rives last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bigham and baby enroute home to Kileen from Littlefield visited Harold Norman and Mattie Smith Tuesday.
SPILL'S unveils new rugs and linoleum selections including modern and classic patterns. Displays feature rug linoleum hybrids and a range of color options, inviting customers to preview textures and installation ideas.
The will of J Ogden Armour valued at about 1 million dollars directs 100000 to his daughter Lolita Mitchell and an annuity of 12000 to her husband. The remaining estate funds the widow and daughter through a trust after minor bequests to servants.
The first PTA gathering of the term will be held next Tuesday afternoon at 4 oclock in the high school building. All members and interested residents are urged to attend. Guests visiting relatives include Mr and Mrs Jno H Hall and daughter Loreta of Edinburg and Mrs W F Windham of Alamo.
Mrs E Montague and daughter Miss Ethel Bob attended the Ballinger wedding of Susie Faye Hall to A P Kallina held Friday evening at the bride’s home.
The Lions Club held its first noon luncheon at Hotel Winters since August, with S W Cooper leading a prayer, R E Bacon announcing Lions International attendance drive, and captains named for a February contest. George C Hill hosted, Naomi Hunt spoke, Coach C R Smith praised Winters High football, and Little Theatre Group announced I Want the Moon at the high school auditorium. Expansion Campaign goals and next luncheon committee were noted.
J. L. Lawrence has accepted a position at Krauss Dry Goods Co and assumed his new duties Monday morning.
The Runnels County BYPU meets Sunday at 3 PM at First Baptist Church, with program items on The Harvest. Devotional by Mrs. DeWeese, Ballinger Intermediate music, Bro. McClain speaking, and a segment on the BYPU's part in the harvest led by Mrs. R. L. Stokes. The note also mentions a child’s tonsil operation and visits by Abilene relatives.
Miss Gladys Giestman of Abilene spent a few days here the past week.
The 17th District American Legion convention will be held in Cross Plains on September 10 and 11. Troy Simpson urges strong turnout from Runnels County to win the mileage prize. Ballinger members should notify Simpson of attendance for arrangements. Secretary Cooper and I. M. Preston of West Texas Telephone were in Brownwood yesterday.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church will sponsor a pure food show in the new Pruser building on West Dale street September 29 30 and October 1. The merchants will have booths attractively decorated and display their merchandise. In connection with the pure food show a country store and a pretty baby show will be added attractions.
Pastor J. Bryan leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m with A H Smith as superintendent. Morning preaching at 11 a m evening sermons 8 15 p m Epworth Leagues meet at 7 15 p m. Visitors welcomed and sojourners urged to make this church home. Prayer meeting held each Wednesday.
S W Cooper and S H Nance attended the highway meeting at Paint Rock called by the Menard chamber to improve the link of Highway 30 through Concho Menard Mason and Kimble counties to Highway 9 and the Old Spanish Trail. Judge D C Broyles was named president and W R Nesbit secretary. Representatives from Abilene to San Antonio attended. Winters will be represented by S H Nance.
The Commerce Department rules that canoes require lights after dark, a measure seen as burdensome by those relying on night travel. The rest of the text notes a cool August, Italy taxing words, and various quips about golf, parties, gum chewing, and fashion trends.
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