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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1964
Page
5
A column notes 38 Texas deaths from highway crashes during the Labor Day period, with 499 nationwide auto fatalities and 17 boating deaths. The piece urges consistent safety messaging, cites drowning risks, and jokes about TV courtrooms as a social commentary on public perception of law and order.
City council approved a 82500 tax levy for 1964 at 1.50 per 100 valuation on 50 percent basis. 1963 levy was 79500 with strong collection. delinquent totals 5871.59. The ordinance lists 91 cents per 100 for General Fund and 59 cents for debt service on bonds and improvements totaling 31685.00 bonded indebtness as of 1964.
Nancy Norman a summer graduate of Hardin Simmons University has accepted a position with Southcrest Baptist Church of Lubbock Texas as secretary to Pastor J B Fowler Jr formerly pastor of First Baptist Ballinger. Nancy is the daughter of John W Norman.
The passage argues that endless election year promises trap the public in perpetual rhetoric. It suggests taking thoughtful action now to avoid repeating political slogans and empty assurances.
Winters City Council accepted a bid from the Winters Riding Club to lease about twelve and a half acres of land north of town for a rodeo and roping facility. The 15 year lease may extend 15 years, terms to be announced after city study. The club plans a rodeo arena with bleachers and year round roping contests. The council also urged residents to replace nonstandard garbage cans per ordinance. the Sanitation Department will stop pick ups in drums not meeting specs.
The Rev. and Mrs. Edgar H Graham of First Presbyterian Church of Writers joined about 400 attendees at the 1964 annual meeting of the Synod of Texas of the United Presbyterian Church USA and the Texas Women's Synodical Society held this week at Trinity University in San Antonio.
Recent visitors in the Dick Kruse home include Mr and Mrs Joyce Lucas and their children from Midland and Mr and Mrs Drew Cromer and child from Dallas.
Dr. E L Bowden chair of Hardin Simmons University Education discusses testing for retarded children at ACARC meeting in Ballinger praising early strides, urging civic support and legislation. He cautions against IQ testing and recommends evaluating what a child can do and potential future work.
Sixth annual Drasco Homecoming at Abilene State Park drew 104 attendees. Activities included games Mexican dominoes and 42, a basket lunch, and an informal program led by Rev Roy Crawford. Rankin Pace was elected president with H C Abbott Sr and Mrs M L Dobbins in vice and secretary roles.
Mr and Mrs Newby Brown and their children from San Antonio were weekend visitors in the homes of Mr and Mrs J S Brown and Mr and Mrs Henry Vogler, staying with their grandparents.
Mr and Mrs Brodie Gray and family have returned home from visiting their father S P Gray who had a two week bedside stay. Prudently, the report mentions the names Brodie Gray Vernon McCartney and children in connection with the family visit.
A 1964 Winters proclamation honors Bill Miller a Winters High graduate chosen for Broad Jump Tryouts for the Olympics. The mayor urges community support on September 12 1964 as Miller seeks eligibility to compete and bring fame to Winters.
Officers and members of Norton Winters and Wingate Lodges will attend a 7:30 p m workshop September 21 at the Wingate Masonic Temple. John E Atkins of San Angelo will lead, as part of a statewide program for Texas lodges authorized by Grand Master John R Collard Jr. of Spearman.
Winters booster club met at City Hall on Monday with strong attendance. A Promotion Committee of Joe Baker Hal Dry J A Henderson Jr and Roy Austin was named. Coach L G Wilson discussed the Winters Lakeview game and showcased a safety gear program. Coach Conners analyzed Mason cow punchers speed. Next meeting is Monday Sept 14 at 7 30 PM with a Winters Mason game film.
Mrs T V Jennings, once a Winters Hospital patient, was moved Tuesday to Hendrick Memorial Hospital in Abilene for further treatment.
In Norman, Dr. J. H. Craig of Dallas Texas is visiting friends in Winters. He is staying at the home of Jno. W. Norman.
Diane Buckner of Burkburnett spent the weekend in the home of Mr. and Mrs. F D Gardner.
Blizzard players return from Lakeview with injuries as coach L G Wilson plans a revamped offense led by Richard Puckett at quarterback against Mason. Mason’s punchers rely on power running with Mark Rethmann and Terry Pluenke backing up, while several Blizzard captains and starters are listed for Friday night.
In San Angelo, 5-AA favorite Winters Blizzards lose to AAA Lakeview as star QB Denny Aldridge breaks his collarbone before halftime. Winters drops in state polls. Ballinger Bearcats surge to No. 2 after beating Brady 20-14 and threaten district crown. Anson and Hamlin win on Friday. C-City suffers a heavy loss to Phillips.
The article lists guests visiting the Bede England home over Labor Day weekend including Mr. and Mrs. Bill Shoemake and Tommy of Wichita Falls Mrs. C D Montgomery and Jimmy of Odessa Mr. and Mrs. Fred Crow of Morton Mr. and Mrs. T O Williams of Ballinger Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hodges and Ronnie of Brownfield.
Several Winters families moved this week to Vernal Utah joining the Warren Petroleum Company. Named movers include Bill Thaxton Jim Wallen John Easterly and E R Wessels.
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