Seniors Elect Officers
The Senior class met on Tuesday September 13 in study hall B and chose George Mostad as president for a second term. John Patterson becomes vice president while Marsha Hays is secretary treasurer. Phyllis Awalt is class reporter with Mrs. Bredemeyer as head sponsor assisted by several teachers. no dues will be required.
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George Mostad
John Patterson
Marsha Hays
Phyllis Awalt
Bredemeyer
Kruse
Juniors Vote Officiate New Class Officers At Meeting
The Junior class meeting led by head sponsor Mrs Schwartz chose Lanny Bahlman as president Ronny Reel as vice president Lenda Fuller as secretary treasurer and Mike Pumphrey as class reporter Dues set at 1.00 Magazine sales discussed Sponsors present included Coach Grissom Mrs Hambright Mr Middleton Coach Hibler and Mrs Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwartz
Lanny Bahlman
Ronny Reel
Lenda Fuller
Mike Pumphrey
Grissom
Hambright
Middleton
Hibler
Holmes
Sophomores Elect Officers at Winters High School
The Winters High School sophomore class held its first meeting on Tuesday September 13 in the gymnasium. Officers elected were Robert Moore president Bob Colburn vice president Babs Tatum secretary Jean Mostad treasurer and Eileen Faubion reporter. Sponsors named were Mr Robbins chairman Mrs Christian Mr Smith and Miss Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters High School
Robert Moore
Bob Colburn
Babs Tatum
Jean Mostad
Eileen Faubion
Robbins
Christian
Smith
Freshman Class Officers Named at Assembly
The freshmen met in the auditorium on Tuesday September 13. Miss Cooke chaired the meeting with sponsors Mrs Shoemake Mr Ledbetter Mr Hill and Mrs Joyce assisting. Stan Wilson was chosen president Danny Killough vice president Brenda Prine secretary treasurer and Becky Mathis class reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoemake
Ledbetter
Hill
Joyce
Miss Cooke
Stan Wilson
Danny Killough
Brenda Prine
Becky Mathis
Winters Blizzards edge Ballinger 26 24 in season opener
Winters Freshmen team defeated Ballinger Bearcats 26 to 24 as Arland Barnes scored 24 of Winters 26. A 16-8 halftime edge gave way to a 20-16 Ballinger surge late in the fourth quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters
Ballinger Bearcats
Arland Barnes
Blizzards
Ballinger
Final Play Seals Win McCuistion Pass to Barnes
Winters delivered a dramatic finish as Reese McCuistion lofted a pass to Arland Barnes who crossed the goal line as time expired securing the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters
Reese McCuistion
Arland Barnes
Queen Contest at West Texas State Fair in Abilene
Jan Merck of the Winters FFA chapter competed as a queen candidate at the West Texas State Fair in Abilene. She served as a hostess during the fair week and was selected as queen Saturday night, calling the experience an honor and fun to represent her chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Merck
FFA
Abilene
Jan
Winters High School Opens New Aquarium Exhibit
A new aquarium in Winters High School biology lab attracts interest with a colorful display of tropical fish. The tank includes snails swordtail fish redtails mollies neons angels and Siamese cats among others. Fish were bought in Abilene from Miami Florida and the full setup costs about 185 dollars. The equipment was purchased last year with the new biology and chemistry labs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters High School
Abilene
Miami
Florida
Geometry teacher forgets lens cover at Winters Lakeview game
The Gate staff note a Geometry teacher with initials R. E. walked around red faced after failing to remove a lens cover during filming the Winters Lakeview game. They wish him better luck in future filming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E
Lakeview
Pep Rally Sparks Pre-Game Cheer at Winters High Gym
Students gather at Winters High School gymnasium for a weekly pep rally before Friday’s game on September 16. The event begins at 3 35 p m with cheerleaders leading the student body in school spirit activities.
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Winters High School
G. M. McWilliams Dies in Tyler at 76 Funeral Sunday
George M. McWilliams 76 died while visiting Tyler Thursday night. Funeral services were held Sunday at Spill Memorial Chapel with Rev. Charles Myers officiating. Burial followed at Wingate Cemetery. Survivors include two sons Warren and Ross. three daughters L R Scott E C Walton and Bill Hart. 16 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. one brother Mindon McWilliams and one sister Mae Payne. Pallbearers were Pat Pritchard Jim King Carl Green Raymond Dunn C B Huckaby J B Denson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spill Memorial Chapel
George M. McWilliams
Tyler
Charles Myers
Wingate Baptist Church
Wingate Cemetery
Spill Funeral Home
McWilliams
Oklahoma
Wingate
L. R. Scott
Denver City
E. C. Walton
Bill Hart
Mindon McWilliams
Baird
Mae Payne
Putnam
Pat Pritchard
Jim King
Carl Green
Raymond Dunn
C. B. Huckaby
J. B. Denson
Dooleys Visit Friends Here From Christoval Wingate Ties
Mr and Mrs A Dooley of Christoval former Wingate residents spent Sunday visiting friends. Mr Dooley serves as superintendent of the Christoval School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dooley
Christoval
Wingate
Mr. Dooley
Christoval School
Dallas Doctor Craig Visits Winters Friends
Dr. J. H. Craig of Dallas, formerly a Winters resident, is in town for a two week visit staying with John W. Norman and other local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Craig
Dallas
Winters
John W. Norman
Blizzard pep rally fuels season with band and leaders
The Blizzard supporters packed the rally as the band and twirlers performed. Drum major Marsha Hays led with feature twirler Dora Snell while Kay Orr Gayla Beall Theresa Meyer and Jean Mostad supported. Coach Grissom praised the Blizzard readiness to face Coleman Bluecats. The event closed with the school song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blizzard
Marsha Hays
Dora Snell
Kay Orr
Gayla Beall
Theresa Meyer
Jean Mostad
Blizzards
Grissom
Coleman Bluecats
Federal control of education programs rises with civil rights law
The article argues Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act expands federal power over local schools by withholding funds for noncompliance. It criticizes Washington guidance as de facto law and notes hearings on textbooks and minority representation, urging reason and moderation in federal oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Education and Labor Committee
House of Representatives
Milliérn Family Weekend in San Antonio Trip
Mr and Mrs Bill Milliérn spent the weekend in San Antonio with their daughter Master Sgt and Mrs Bob McClelland and daughter Debra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Bill Milliérn
Master Sgt
Bob McClelland
Debra
Funeral Service In Abilene For R H Heath
Funeral held at Elliott's Chapel of Memories Abilene for Raymond Howard Heath 60 who died in Hendrick Memorial Hospital Burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery Heath born December 2 1905 in Hays County moved to Abilene as a baby Abilene High School graduate attended Hardin Simmons University married Lillie Harris February 10 1946 was a used car dealer and church member Survivors include wife daughter Shirley Jacqueline mother sister brother and several nieces nephews Remembrances to cancer fund or West Texas Rehabilitation Center
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Elliott
Chapel of Memories
Abilene
Raymond Howard Heath
Hendrick Memorial Hospital
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mr. Heath
Hays County
Abilene High School
Hardin-Simmons University
Lillie Harris
Winters
S. Ist
First Baptist Church of
Victory
Oddfellows Lodge
Shirley Jacquelline
Brownwood
Oma Heath
Genelle Higgins
Atlanta
Card of Thanks to Dr McCreight and hospital staff
I express sincere thanks to friends for kindness during hospitalization and after. Special gratitude goes to Dr McCreight and the hospital nurses and staff for their kindness and help during illness. John Lamkin, Ite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. McCreight
John Lamkin
Ite
Mrs J B Denson Returns From Houston Visit
Mrs J B Denson returns to Wilmeth after a two week visit in Houston with her children Mr and Mrs John McMillan Mr and Mrs Jack Isbell and Mr and Mrs Sidney McGinnis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
J. B. Denson
Wilmeth
John McMillan
Jack Isbell
Sidney McGinnis
Flaxseed Source Tied to Linseed Oil in Texas
The article notes flaxseed as the origin of linseed oil, grown in Texas for thirty years, highlighting its long established agricultural link to oil production in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
J. H. Mitchell Died Sunday Funeral Tuesday
John Howard Mitchell 89 died at home Sunday afternoon after months of ill health. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Spill Memorial Chapel with Rev. B. T. Shoemake and Rev. Harry Martin officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery. Survived by three sons John, Melvin, Weldon. two daughters Jewell and Minnie. nine grandchildren. eight great grandchildren. three brothers and two sisters. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Howard Mitchell
Spill Memorial Chapel
B. T. Shoemake
First Baptist Church
Harry Martin
Pumphrey Baptist Church
Fairview Cemetery
Mr. Mitchell
Coryell County
Killeen
May Yancy
Runnels County
Pumphrey
Mitchell
Raymond
John Mitchell
Winters
Melvin Mitchell
Albuquerque
N. M
Weldon Mitchell
Fort Worth
Charles Sprinkle
J. R. Woodfin
Rankin Pace
M. T. Bridwell
Ray Dunn
George Lloyd
Wilson Halbrook
Chat and Sew Club Meets at Cavanaugh Home
The Chat and Sew Club gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Cavanaughs home. Members worked on embroidery and quilt piecing for the hostess. Nine members attended including Olga Minzenmayer Mines B D Jobe Carson Easterly Louis Hord O D Bradford Lonnie Burton Alvis Jobe and J A Henderson.
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Cavanaugh
Calvin Cavanaugh
Mines
Olga Minzenmayer
B. D. Jobe
Carson Easterly
Louis Hord
O. D. Bradford
Lonnie Burton
Alvis Jobe
J. A. Henderson
Relative of Mrs A W Libbe Dies of Heart Attack
Louis Eugene Borders of San Diego California dies of a heart attack at his Breckenridge niece's home. Funeral held at Melton Memorial Chapel with graveside rites at Breckenridge Cemetery. Born May 19 1909, he was married to C G Tate in 1936 and had worked 20 years with Texas Company. Surviving wife son James in Navy Saigon, Viet Nam mother Nancy Borders and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton Memorial Chapel
Breckenridge
Louis Eugene Borders
San Diego
California
Borders
Gerald Allen
al Libbe
Winters
Kenneth Reed
First Methodist Church
Draper
C. G. Tate
de .Leon
Dallas
Wichita Falls
Texas Company
James B. Borders
U. S. Navy
Saigon
Viet Nam
Jidge Mrs Harry D Phillips and Mrs James Bailey noted
Jidge, Mrs. Harry D. Phillips of Lubbock and Mrs. James Bailey of Needles, California, are named in a local notice. Pallbearers were employees of the Texas Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jidge
Harry D. Phillips
Lubbock
James Bailey
Needles
California
The
Texas Company
John Norman Speaks at Junior Culture Club Meeting
John W. Norman addressed the Junior Culture Club at Mrs. O. O. Funderburg Jr. home last Thursday evening. The program highlighted the importance of making a will. Co-hostess was Mrs. Wayne Solomon. refreshments served to listed attendees including Mines. G. K. Beall, B. J. Colburn, Douglas Cole, Jim Cox, Cecil Hambright, Del Hyatt, Gayland Robinson, Tommy Russell, Dennis Rodgers, and Miss Leva Reagan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Norman
Junior Culture Club
O. O. Funderburg Jr
Wayne Solomon
Mr. Norman
G. K. Beall
B. J. Colburn
Douglas Cole
Jim Cox
Cecil Hambright
del Hyatt
Gayland Robinson
Tommy Russell
Dennis Rodgers
Leva Reagan
Newton County Establishes First State Forest in 1924
A historical note records the first state forest creation in Newton County dating to 1924. The act marked a landmark in county conservation efforts and set a precedent for regional forestry management.
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Newton County
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Dawn Ballinger
Lab’s New Aquarium
G. M. McWilliams
Winters State Bank
Invest
Securities
the Winters State Bank
Winters, Texas
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and
Federal Reserve System
Omar Burleson
M. C
R. H. Heath
Jarman
Jarmans
Aaaae
J. H. Mitchell
A. W. Libbe
John Norman
Culture Club
Bedford
Insurance Agency
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