18 Sep 1959
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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1959
Page
1
Texas election changes push primary filing to February 1, ending the old dogwood era. Candidates may no longer delay announcements until dogwood blooms, a seasonal habit linked to late February to early March. The 1960 amendment also blocks overlapping terms, requiring many county and district officials to resign before seeking other offices.
The article notes growing interest in national party politics with Lyndon B. Johnson at the center. It highlights Johnson as a leading Texan figure, second to Garner as a serious potential force in national affairs.
Democrats in Texas plan for a split campaign with Johnson backing clubs forming while liberals organize Texas Democrats for Stevenson. Precinct conventions on May 7 will decide first moves under a new law shifting the date from July last Saturday. Calvert notes improved revenue outlook despite higher overall spending.
The Texas Education Agency with several states and federal agencies will start a civil defense study program this fall. It will be taught through public schools and junior colleges with workshops in Texas cities for teachers who will then offer free public classes. The 12 hour course covers disasters natural and man made and how to survive them. Texas is among five pilot states this year with 29 more joining next year.
Heavy rains delayed harvests and caused damage across Texas reducing the 1959 cotton forecast to 4,525,000 bales, 225,000 below earlier projections. Wet weather insect damage and root rot, especially in East Texas, hurt both quality and quantity, with rice grain sorghum and vegetables near the coast also damaged.
After a long dispute over Trinity River water, Houston and the Trinity River Authority reach a joint plan to build own and operate a reservoir with Houston paying 70 percent of costs and receiving 70 percent of the water, pending Water Board approval. A September Health bulletin warns residents to leave bats alone amid rabies concerns.
Required by law information page for The Winters Enterprise Winters Texas September 18 1959 lists publishers editors and business managers George R Hill Richard C Thomas Mrs George C Hill and others. It names owners as George R Hill Mrs Geo C Hill and Richard C Thomas with known security holders including Mrs George C Hill Winters Texas and unknown bondholders and mortgagees. The notice states the average copies sold to paid subscribers in the 12 months prior and is filed as required by the 1912 act and subsequent amendments.
Toni Johnson served as hostess for the Sub Deb Club's regular meeting at her parents’ home. Nancy Roberts presided, and the roll was called with the treasurer’s report. The club planned a cake sale for September 26 and toothbrush sales, and welcomed three new members Naida Peacock Rita Walker and Kay Byrd.
A terse old note urges doing right to please some and surprise others. It claims a smile improves facial value and overall perception. The piece reads like a moral reminder or social card from a bygone era.
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