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Newspaper

Winters Enterprise

Location

Winters, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1960

Page

2

Winters ISD Seeks Oil and Gas Lease Bids

Winters Independent School District invites sealed bids to lease five described lands in Winters Texas. The board will open bids September 27 1960 at 7 PM in the high school office and may reject any bid if not fair value. Bids should be mailed to Box 125 Winters Texas to Supt James B Nevins or President Mo Norman.

Winters Independent School Winters Texas Winters Independent School District Winters Public Schools Winters Independent University Place College Heights M. Fitzpatrick James R. Payne Runnels County Metes S. W J. J. Bedford T. A. Fannin Tan Yst S. W. Corner N. W W. Ineont Winters Schools Womens County Wus FL. Pierce J. T. Spain Runnels Counts W. G. Bedford Wintersbury Indeper Ue Board of Trustees Railroad Commission Winters School Board Winters Ind Winters, Texas James B. Nevins MO. W. Norman

Local Social Notes From Abilene Winters And Hale Center

Mrs Pearl Parrish remains a patient at Hendrick Hospital Abilene while Hal Langford also stays there for surgery. Families from Hale Center Winters and Abilene visit relatives over the weekend and week. James Hardy Bryan leaves for San Antonio to join the Air Force. Mrs Owen Parrish stays in Winters Hospital and others recuperate or visit.

Pearl Parrish Hendrick Hospital Abilene Hal Langford Bud Brice Naomi Hale Center W. B. Guys al Henleys Harter Merle Wilson Verg Awalt W. W. Wheat Wilson Guy James Hardy Bryan San Antonio U. S. Air Force Red Huckaby Tom Holders J. W. Allen Ballinger Eugene Rodgers David Bryans Dock Rodgers W. D. Smith Suvern Odells

Bradford to Enter Veterans Hospital for Surgery

Bradford left Wednesday for a spring trip where he will enter the Veterans Hospital for surgery.

Bradford Bia Spring Veterans Hospital

Band Mothers Honor Volunteers and Band Growth at Blizzard Field

Winters Band Mothers' Club president Mrs J W Bahlman thanked volunteers who staffed the football concession under the east grandstand at Blizzard Field. Band director Bob Gans announced 194 students in the program and previewed new bass horns. A tea for fifth grade mothers is planned for October 11 with a 4 15 tea time and films of season games to follow.

J. W. Bahlman Winters Band Mothers’ Club Blizzard Field Blizzard Bob Gans Gans

Firemen's Auxiliary Elects Officers at Meeting

Mrs. Jerry Whitlow was elected president of the Firemen's Auxiliary at a Thursday evening gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D Waggoner. Other officers include Mrs. Buford Baldwin co host, Joyce Wilkerson vice president, Bob Hatcher secretary, Ira Brannon treasurer, Carson Easterly reporter, J C Jarrell historian, Jack Harrison parliamentarian, and E E Thormeyer chaplain. Jack Harrison acted as auctioneer for a white elephant sale. new member Mrs John Townsend attended among present members.

Firemen’s Auxiliary Jerry Whitlow D. Waggoner Buford Baldwin Joyce Wilkerson Bob Hatcher Ira Brannon Carson Easterly J. C. Jarrell Jack Harrison E. E. Thormeyer H. K. Flathmann Martin Middlebrook W. D. Waggoner A. B. Spill Jewell Allen J. B. Whitlow Neil Chambliss Floyd Sims Jerry Whit

Chat and Sew Club Meets at Henderson Home

The Chat and Sew Club met at Mrs. J. A. Henderson's home. Mrs. C. W. Mayes presided. Lonnie Burton gave a secretary and treasurer report. Refreshments were served to seven members. upcoming meeting set for September 20 at Mrs. Alvis Jobe's home. Secret pals will be revealed.

J. A. Henderson C. W. Mayes Lonnie Burton O. D. Bradford A. Z. Sharp Alvis Jobe B. D. Jobe Carson Easterly

Dale Sewing Club Meets At Mrs Kruse Home

Mrs Walter Kruse hosted the Dale Sewing Club gathering on Tuesday with quilting for the hostess. Refreshments served to Mesdames Jack Whittenburg Clifton Davis Marvin Traylor Tip McKnight Oma Traylor Walter Kruse Charlie Adams August Stoecker Ernest Smith Carol Stoecker and Miss Emma Henninger. The group plans to meet September 27 at Mrs Marvin Tryatrays home.

Walter Kruse Dale Sewing Club Jack Whittenburg Clifton Davis Marvin Traylor Tip McKnight Oma Traylor Charlie Adams August Stoecker Ernest Smith Carol Stoecker Emma Henniger

Martha Sunday School Class Meeting at Wilbanks Home

The Martha Sunday School Class of Southside Baptist Church met for their monthly business and social gathering at Mrs. M. C. Wilbanks home. Ten members and three visitors attended as Mrs. Pumphrey reported the treasury and Mrs. Loucille Roberts gave the devotional on The Ten Commandments. A salad plate was served. The next devotional will be at the home of Mrs. Luther Howard, with Mrs. Rice leading.

Martha Southside Baptist Church M. C. Wilbanks Pumphrey Loucille Roberts Luther Howard Rice

Mrs Charles Kruse Jr Attends Lutheran Convention

Mrs Charles Kruse Jr, a delegate, and Miss Minnie Belitz attended the Southern District Constitutional Convention of The American Lutheran Church women held September 10 11 in Austin.

Charles Kruse S Jr Minnie Belitz American Lutheran Church Women Austin

Junior Culture Club Meets for President’s Coffee in Winters

The Junior Culture Club held a Thursday morning meeting at Mr and Mrs Hal Dry's home led by president Mrs Dry. New member Mrs James Colburn was welcomed and parliamentary drill conducted. Yearbooks reviewed and dedicated to Mrs W T Billups with Words of Wisdom as the year course. Project aims to push bicycle registration ordinance with city council.

Hal Dry W. F. Burns Dry James Colburn J. E. Roye W. T. Billups Winters Douglas Cole Rodney Cathy Bill Colburn Wendell Holmes Jerry Ward Henry Richardson

Runnels County Farm Bureau Holds Regular Meeting

The Runnels County Farm Bureau directors met at the Balinger office at 8:00 p.m. to review the 1960 Austin institute reports and Old Mexico Goodwill tour, set the date for the 1960 county convention, and plan a September Clean-Up membership drive to reach a 725 membership quota, with Multer leading the drive and refreshments provided by Mrs. Marion Hays and Mrs. Alfred Multer.

Runnels County Farm Bureau Ballinger Austin Ben Frerich Hugo Vogelsang Old Mexico Farm Bureau Alfred Multer Runnels County Multer Board of Directors County Farm Bureau

WSCS Meeting at First Methodist Church Highlights Luncheon

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church gathered Tuesday at the church for a covered dish luncheon and an officer training program. Mrs. Owen Bragg of Crews, district secretary of promotion, led the program with guests from Crews, Drasco, Wingate and Ballinger in attendance.

Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church Owen Bragg Crews Drasco Wingate Ballinger

Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness

The family of Mrs. Nettie Lucas expresses gratitude for neighbors and friends who offered help, flowers, and food during her illness. They thank everyone for consoling words and support and pray for blessings on those who helped. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Taylor.

Nettie Lucas W. B. Traylor

Mrs Olivia Marine Guttirsz Died in Winters Hospital

Olivia Marine Guttirsz 21 of Edroy died Wednesday morning at 4 in Winters Municipal Hospital after illness starting Tuesday. Born March 7 1939 in Linton she married Guadalupe Guttirsz. Services were held at Mt Carmel Catholic Church with burial in Lakeview Cemetery. Survived by husband twins Leonell Lenora parents Ramon and Mrs O Bale of Linton and several brothers and sisters.

Olivia Marine Guttirsz Edroy Winters Municipal Hospital Guadalupe Guttirsz Pete Davidson Guttirsz Linton Mt. Carmel Catholic Church Julius Johnson Lakeview Leonell Lenora Ramon O’bale

Organic Matter Importance in Runnels SCD

James Barnhill of the local Soil Conservation Service explains that soil organic matter, from plant and animal residues, depends on residue return and decay rate. Temperature moisture and tillage affect decay. less tillage and more residue raise organic matter, while erosion protection helps retain it.

Runnels James Barnhill Local Soil Conservation Service Barnhill

Abilene Visit Highlights Bond Family Birthday Party

T F Smith visited Abilene on Sunday and attended a birthday party for Marsha Bond at Kiddyland Fair Park. Marsha Bond is the daughter of R G and Mrs Bond, granddaughter of Hugh Wimberly and Mrs Wimberly, and great granddaughter of Mrs W T Dedmon.

Abilene T. F. Smith Hugh Wimberly W. T. Dedmon Marsha Bond Kiddyland Fair Park Marsha R. G. Bond

Weekend Visitors Share Time With England Family

Weekend visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. England included Mr. and Mrs. Bud Busher and Kelly of Abilene, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Shoemake with Tommy of Lubbock.

W. L. England Bud Busher Kelly Abilene Bill Shoemake Tommy Lubbock

Ladies Division called meeting at Winters Country Club

The Winters Country Club Ladies Division schedules a business meeting Monday September 19 at 7 30 p m in the club house.

Winters Country Club

Pick Up Birds Advice From Warden Chief

The director of law enforcement urges hunters to recover all killed or wounded doves and whitewings. He stresses choosing stands carefully, marking birds that fall, and avoiding waste, noting wardens will monitor adherence to limits and law.

Law Enforcement, Game and Fish Commission

Retiring Workers Urged to Contact SS Agency Early

Floyd B. Ellington, district manager, urges retirement applicants to call the Social Security Administration two to three months before retirement to avoid delays in first checks. Bring age proof and recent earnings statement. self employed should include latest tax return. No appointment needed. F Neil Tarvin will be in Winters at the Chamber of Commerce Building on specified Wednesdays and dates.

Social Security Administration Floyd B. Ellington San Angelo Treasury Department Ellington F. Neil Tarvin San Angelo Social Security Office Chamber of Commerce

Local resident warns of ongoing issues with unnamed party

A terse note states frustration with repeated problems and threatens escalation by contacting a game warden if behavior does not change.

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