Masons to Remodel West Dale Street Block Home
Winters Masonic Lodge purchases the former Lamkin Hardware site on West Dale Street and splits to a ground level lodge home. Inside the building will be re modeled with partitions lowered ceilings and full length dining hall. The lodge room office and dining hall will be paneled and decorated.
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West Dale Street
Lamkin Hardware
Winters Masonic Lodge
Winters State Bank
North Main
West Dale
Main Drug Co
Masons
More Students Off To College
Sam Scott a junior at Sul Ross University leads a list of students heading to higher education. Zane McNeill and Lane Jackson Jr both enter Sul Ross as freshmen and Arlen Barnes and Cody Barnes of Ranger Junior College also pursue college study. Dennis McBeth a senior enrolls at West Texas State University in Canyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Scott
Sul Ross University
Zane McNeill
Sul Ross
Lane Jackson Jr
Arlen Barnes
Cody
Folsom
City Council Approves Additional Lone Star Rate Hike
Winters city officials agreed to raise gas rates by 1.5 percent, atop a 3.5 percent increase already approved, bringing total proposed hikes to 5 percent as Lone Star Gas Co. continues seeking a 10 percent rise. Billing will reflect the approved increase.
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Lone Star Gas Co
City Council Maintains 1972 Tax Rates at $1.50 per $100
In a regular session the City Council kept the 1972 tax rate at $1.50 per $100 valuation with 0.99 for the general fund and 0.51 for debt service. The same rate has applied for several years. The council approved a new chlorinator for the Water Department. Paving in the near completed housing section was discussed with no action. A proposal to split paving costs between the City and Housing Authority was noted.
Blizzards Blank Merkel Badgers 35-0 For Second Win
Winters Blue defense stifles Merkel Badgers as Winters offens e grounds out 35 points. Torres throws and Choate and de la Cruz power the run game for a 35-0 victory marking Winters second win of the 1972 season with multiple players contributing on offense and defense.
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Blizzards
Merkel Badgers
Winters
The
Blue
Merkel
Oscar Torres
Lee Choate
Torres
Jerry Mack Jackson
Johnny Ray Liggins
Rodney Richards
Badger
Jackson
Choate
de la Cruz
Rex Pritchard
Badgers
Kirk McCuistion
Rickey Mathis
David Kirchmann
Mathis
Ricky Bentley
Mitch Davis
Liggins
Pritchard
Ricky de la Cruz
Davis
R. de la Cruz
Pritchchard
Denny Heathcott
Luther Smith
Joe Ray de la Cruz
Wayne Schwartz
Mike Moore
Glen Hoppe
Kirchmann
Vds
Car. Arg
F. de la Cruz
Seay Ceeneeereaenngee
Choate Jackson
Torres Seagesbaeeeredeyeaneeser
Davis Vrevaes Sone
Winters Youths Win Places In Fair Stock Show
Several Win ters youths exhibited livestock at the West Texas Fair in Abilene winning ribbons. Kathy and Bill Bredemeyer earned 2 seconds 3 thirds and 1 fourth plus other placings. Don and Doug Rogers barrows took multiple top placements in barrow shows. Carey Poe placed in the barrow carcass show. James Lynn Blackwell Angus heifers earned 6th and 12th while Renee Blackwell Suffolk ewe lambs placed 15th and 17th in breeding sheep.
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Abilene
Kathy
Bill Bredemeyer
Hampshire
Southdown
Don
Doug Rogers
Barrows
Carey Poe
Barrow
James Lynn Blackwell
Renee Blackwell
All Day Meeting at Pentecostal Church
The Pentecostal Church of God on North Church Street hosts an all-day fellowship Saturday. Morning service at 10 30 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m feature singing by the Wayne Hall group of Houston. A dedication service that evening will have Rev Sansom of Austin preaching. Pastor Rev W L Landreth leads the church.
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Pentecostal Church of God
North Church Street
Wayne Hall Group of
Houston
Sansom of
Austin
W. L. Landreth
Winters Passes Weed Ordinance To Clean Up Property
The Winters City Council approved a weed ordinance to compel cleanup of vacant and other lots. Owners may be charged for city cleanup costs and face up to 200 dollars per violation. The measure targets high weeds stagnant water and unsanitary matter to reduce health and fire hazards.
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Winters
Annual Livestock Barbecue Set For October 2
The Winters Livestock Association schedules its annual barbecue for members on Monday October 2 at the Winters Community Center. A family membership of five dollars grants attendance for the whole family. Directors hold membership cards or cards are available at the door the night of the barbecue.
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The
Winters Livestock Association
Winters Community Center
Twirlers Named for Winters Elementary Cadet Band
Tryouts last Wednesday selected six twirlers for Winters Elementary School Sixth Grade Cadet Band for 1972 73. Feature twirler is Orme ga Ortiz, rank corp oral Becky McKnight, with Dena DeLaCruz Kathy Fenwick and alternate Sherrie Akeman. band directed by Kirke McKenzie.
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Ormega Ortiz
Ubaldo Ortiz
Becky McKnight
Troy McKnight
Dena DeLaCruz
Louis DeLaCruz
Kathy Fenwick
Winters High elects class officers for 1972 73 year
Winters High School crowned officers for the four classes for the 1972 73 term. Seniors chose President Oscar Torres Vice President Rodney Richards Secretary Glenn Hoppe Treasurer Brenda Blackerby Reporter Lea Mostad. Juniors elected President Luther Smith Vice President Jerry Jackson Secretary Linda Sneed Reporter Selinda Allen. Sophomores chose President Glen Colburn Vice President David McAdoo Secretary Becky Dean Reporter Alex DeLaCruz. Freshmen selected President Bill Pendergrass Vice President Kyle Springer Secretary Cindy Seals Reporter David Mills.
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Winters High School
Oscar Torres
M. L. Torres
Rodney Richards
Dolf Richards
Glenn Hoppe
Glenn Hoppe Sr
Brenda Blackerby
A. N. Blackerby
Lea Mostad
Cal Mostad
Luther Smith
L. H. Smith
Jerry Jackson
Thelma Jackson
Linda Sneed
L. Q. Sneed
Glen Colburn
W. T. Colburn
David McAdoo
John McAdoo
Sec
Treas
Becky Dean
Hollis Dean
Alex DeLaCruz
Joe DeLa Cruz
Bill Pendergrass
Carl Pendergrass
Kyle Springer
Leon Springer
Cindy Seals
Wayne ‘Seals
David Mills
Charles Mills
Hospital Fund Reaches 64894 50 for North Runnels Facility
Cash gifts and pledges to the Special Equipment Fund for the new North Runnels Hospital total 64 894 50 with a pledge to furnish one hospital room. Ted Meyer, chair of the equipment fund committee, notes most pledges are fulfilled and funds are invested until completion. Mr and Mrs Joe Streigler of Houston will furnish a room in memory of the Shipmans.
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North Runnels Hospital
Ted Meyer
Joe Streigler
Houston
John Shipman
Meyer
FFA Sweetheart Contest Set For Tuesday Evening
The Winters Chapter of Future Farmers of America will host the annual FFA Sweetheart contest in the high school auditorium on Tuesday September 26. Local FFA members will elect a sweetheart for 1972 73 with two runners up named FFA queens. Candidates are chosen from each high school class.
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FFA
Future Farmers of America
Brenda Blackerby
Tresia Sharpes
Gayla Springer
Winters Gin Plans Trailer Sale on September 28
Winters Gin Co to sell cotton trailers and other items at its conf locale on FM 53 starting at 9 a.m. Manager H. Q. Sharp says several company owned trailers remain unreturned and will be picked up if farmers notify the office.
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Winters Gin Con
H. Q. Sharp
Sharp
Winters Gin Co
Mike Smith Named Head Freshman Yell Leader at A&M
Mike Smith of Winters has been chosen head freshman yell leader for the 1972 73 school year at Texas A&M University. He will lead five freshmen at football and basketball events with first appearance Sept 28 in the Texas A&M Rice game.
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Mike Smith
Winters
Texas A&m University
Truitt Smith
Spill
A&m Fresh
Smith
David Bischhofhausen
Irving
Chris Lewis
Conroe
John McWilliams
Harry Leatherwood
Houston
Aggie
TAMU
Runnels TSTA Set Meeting with Ed Kirk Speaker
Ed Kirk of Abilene Christian College will be the principal speaker at the Runnels County Unit of the Texas State Teachers Association meeting in Ballinger Monday evening. The session starts at 7 30 p m.
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Ed Kirk
Abilene Christian College
Runnels County
Texas State Teachers Association
Ballinger
Winters Blizzards to host Coleman Bluecats in Friday clash
Winters hosts Coleman in Blizzard Field kickoff at 8 p m in a regional rivalry game. Coach Chili Black notes improved team depth after a 35 0 win over Merkel with second stringers getting time. Coleman ranks sixth in the state and features quarterback Larry Adian and backs Marrs Nunez and Warrick.
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Coleman Bluecats
Blizzard Field
Chili Black
Merkel
Winters
Black
Bluecats
Coleman
Eastland
Anson
Brady
Larry Adian
Lions Club Host Golf Tournament This Saturday
The Winters Lions Club invites Lions members from local and allied clubs to a Saturday golf event at Winters Country Club. Tee-off is 9 am for 18 holes with team and individual trophies, blind hole prize, closest to pin and other contests. Entry fee is 7 and registration is with Gattis Neely.
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The
Winters Lions Club
Winters Country Club
Lions Club
Gattis Neely
High School Seniors Eligible To Apply For USAF ROTC
Male high school seniors graduating in 1973 may apply for an Air Force ROTC four year college scholarship. One thousand scholarships cover tuition, lab fees and textbooks with a $100 monthly non taxable subsistence allowance. Applicants must pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test and medical exam and be evaluated on scores, grades, activities and references. Applications must be postmarked by November 15 and forms are available from the Directorate of Admissions, Air Force ROTC Maxwell AFB Alabama 36112.
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Maxwell Afb
Air Force
Directorate of Admissions
Air Force Rotc
Maxwell Air Force Base
Alabama
Art Exhibit At Winters State Bank This Week
Oil paintings and ceramic sculpture by Shirley Heath Porter of Ingram are displayed in the Winters State Bank lobby this week. The public is invited to view the exhibit. Porter is the daughter of Mrs. Lillie Heath of Winters and holds a BA in art from Howard Payne College.
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Shirley Heath Porter
Ingram
Winters State Bank
Home Demonstration Clubs Seek Runnels County Members
Extension agent Mrs. Juanita O Connor invites Runnels County homemakers to join a home demonstration club in October. Membership is open to anyone interested in homemaking or improving home life. Clubs meet where convenient and times vary by members preferences. to learn more, contact the local Extension office.
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Runnels County
Juanita O’connor
Extension County
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Winters High School Blizzard Band Sweetheart Naming Postponed
The 1972-73 Winters High School Blizzard Band Sweetheart naming has been postponed to the Christmas Concert due to conflicting events and fears of rain. The original plan was to include the ceremony during the Winters Coleman football halftime this week.
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R. C. Thomas
Water Department
Pentecostal Church
George Davis
Selinda Allen
Mrs. Floyd Allen
Dr. McCreight
Henry Roberts
D. E. Hensley
Paula Faubion
Susan Poe
Martha Pritchard
Cheryl Bryan
Keri Lynn Laughan
Donna Marks
Jeanette Briley
Winters Gin
Runnels Tsta
Bluecat
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