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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1936
Page
7
A fragmented report details a bridge party with four tables for games and prizes. The readout mentions attendees and prizes including a hand painted tray and items associated with Roseville pottery, listing numerous surnames and initials such as RK Russell Roy C Sallcox McAdams Hy Hen Wilkinson N Kornegay Joe H Henslee A Smith Tyler Roy Mack and Ernest Ebert, among others.
The Missionary Society of the Methodist church hosted a fall social Monday at 4 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams. Hostesses were Mesdames Pratt Marshall and Mrs. Wil. The program covered social service news, missionary notes, and a discussion on a new study book. A song contest and group singing preceded a salad plate service for about 30 attendees.
Mr and Mrs Alton Stehle announce the arrival of a baby girl born on Thursday September 17. She has been named Belyaure.
Mrs. R. B. Mack, recently moving to Ballinger, was feted at a three course luncheon hosted by Mrs. I. N. Wilkinson and Miss Bendena Spill at Ben Spill’s home. An autumn theme framed gifts for guests and the honor guest. Seated with the group were Mrs. John Q. McAdams who won high score, Mrs. H. N. Lyle, and Miss Carrie B. Cooke of Washington, D. C. The guest list included several Ballinger residents and visitors.
Mrs R B Mack, leaving Thursday for Ballinger, was guest of honor at a bridge party hosted by Mrs Jack Wilkinson on North Main Street. Pink and green decor graced the rooms while Queen's wreaths framed the play area. High score went to Mrs Ernest Adams, high cut to Miss Loyle Kornegay, and guest prize to Mrs R B Mack. a salad plate was served to the guests including Mesdames Mack Henslee Adams Skaggs Botine Kendrick Wilkinson Bradford McDaniel Lyle Smith Caskey Stringer and Misses Bendena Spill Kornegay Gladys Oliver.
A Mothers Club forms to study preschool child development. At a meeting led by Mr. and Mrs. Smith in the afternoon, the organization is described as a community group focusing on early childhood care and education.
The Missionary Society meets Monday afternoon at 4:00 with a week of services. Wednesday evening at 7:30 is planned. Sharbutt is pastor and preaching is canceled Sunday evening. A joint Fourth Quarterly Conference will be held with the Drasco and Pumpfrey Charge at Drasco Sunday Sept 27 at 7:30. Dr J T McClure will preach and conduct the conference. All church officials are urged to attend this important meeting.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m B Y P A at 7 p m Evening Service at 8 W M S meets Monday at the home of Mrs W W Nance for a missionary program and social at 8 o clock Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 p m
Sunday School at 9 45 a m preaching at 10 50 a m Young People at 6 45 p m preaching at 7 30 p m Regular mid week service at 7 45 p m Visitors invited to worship with us J W Joiner pastor.
The Lutheran church offers Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. and an English service at 10:00 a.m. A congregational meeting follows the service, with a Ladies Aid meeting at 3:00 p.m. and Mixed Choir at 7:30 p.m. A Church Council meeting is planned for Friday. Pastor Roth.
The Diversity Club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Jess Wetzel’s home to study Thomas Hardy’s The England of ae with Mrs. C. N. Kornegay directing. Mrs. J. Dixon spoke on the author’s era and Miss Mattie Cooke and Miss Foy Davis discussed the men in the novel while Mrs. Kornegay led the round table. A brief business session elected Miss Ann Catherine Cooper and Mrs. Norwood to membership.
DRASCQ Brou Taylor conducted a service at the Baptist church Sunday with several from Drasco in attendance and a prayer service at Puphrey noted.
The Literary and Service club met at G. E. Nicholson’s home with the theme The Approach to Spanish America led by Mrs. W. C. Bradford. Miss Loyle Kornegay described a Panama Canal trip while Mrs. E. D. Stringer discussed Bolivar and Roosevelt. Mrs. F. J. Brophy spoke on Present Day Conditions in Cuba and Miss Volva Sharbutt discussed Tiny Salvador. Mrs. Chas. Chapman gave a talk on Cuban Music.
Superintendent Stringer presided at a Coleman banquet with T E Caskey Bob Fulkerson and Amon Johnston to discuss district football situations. Topics included Basis of Athletic Awards What Shall the Awards Be and Courtesies at Games.
Five members met with Mrs Tad Richards Tuesday to discuss the Runnels County Fair. A committee was named to visit Ballinger and assist with exhibits. The club will host a forty two tournament at the Oak Creek schoolhouse Friday night October 2. Officers will be elected at the next meeting October 13 at Mrs Claude Rowland's home. All members urged to attend.
The Pumphrey Middleton families thank friends for many acts of kindness and floral offerings during the illness and death of their mother and grandmother. They express prayers for comfort in dark hours and sign from Winters and other Texas towns.
A brief editorial urges readers to distinguish personal failings from systemic flaws, arguing for measured critique of governance rather than misplaced blame. The piece stresses accountability, clear evidence, and constructive reform over scapegoating public institutions.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Bourne are in Dallas this week as Centennial visitors, enjoying local events and historic commemorations.
Repair shop promises fair pricing for all radio makes and completes work with customer friendship in mind. Our motto emphasizes reliable service and friendly, honest repair.
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