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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1966
Page
2
A Peach Creek reader offers a satirical note on President Johnson needing foreign affairs experts. He claims plenty exist in his area to advise on any country and jokes about Washington experts, urging the president to visit rural talent instead of relying solely on insiders.
The family expresses sincere gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness and support after the passing of Emil Schaefer. They thank Rev Henry Psen cik the Altar Society Kubena Funeral Home staff pallbearers choir organist altar boys Mass offerings flowers cards and food.
The Helweg family met at the American Legion Hall in Shiner for the 27th annual reunion. Don Morse of Houston served as president, officers were re-elected, and attendees from multiple Texas towns enjoyed chicken barbecue, games, and a memorial for deceased members.
Shiner Jehovah's Witnesses suspend regular activities this week as the entire congregation attends the God's Sons of Liberty Bible study convention in Dallas from August 3 to 7. Local meetings resume August 9 at Kingdom Hall on Farm Road 1891.
Funeral services for Edwin H Ehler of Hallettsville were held July 26 at Kabena Funeral Home and Sacred Heart Church with burial in Hallettsville Catholic Cemetery. He died July 21 at age 56. Survived by son Edwin Ehler Jr in Korea, daughter Patsy, two brothers, three sisters, and a son and daughter in law. Also, Joe Hlozek of El Campo died July 15 at 62 with services July 18 at Triska chapel and Hillie Catholic Church. burial in St Philip's Cemetery. Included are pallbearers and survivors.
Rod Marburger of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reports abundant forage across the Edwards Plateau boosting buck antler growth. He notes statewide trend in wildlife and favorable nesting prospects for quail and turkey, with drought risk if the summer heat intensifies.
The Koenning families held their fourth reunion on Sunday July 17 1966 at the Westhoff American Legion Hall with 101 attendees. A covered dish dinner followed by refreshments. Bernadyne Hilbrich led the invocation and Fritz Hilbrich was the oldest man present while Bertha Mueller was the oldest lady.
DO YOU KNOW that Rodman Wanamaker inherited seventeen million dollars in stocks and bonds all worthless. If Wanamaker could lose that much, it makes sense to hedge investments. Insure your life today to protect family and provide for old age. Joseph Muras, Gen. Agent. Phone LY 43871, Shiner, Texas 77984.
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