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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1968
Page
2
A Peach Creek Philosopher on his Johnson grass farm along Rt 3 endorses a new invention for glass bottles that melt when broken. Dear editor letter notes the farmer’s support and mentions a tractor ride anecdote.
Shiner Rotary Club welcomed Ken Luce a new member and Live Oak District Boy Scout Executive. Program chairman George Watzlavick discussed student guest invitations and introduced Bill Thiele who shared Viet Nam and Hong Kong slides. Visiting Rotarians included Alton Allen and Bill Ferguson.
An ad-like paragraph argues that business underpins life including spiritual, urging life insurance for family protection and retirement. It promotes Pan-American Life Insurance Co and agent Joseph Muras of Shiner Texas with a 46 year experience and contact LY 4 3871.
John Theodore Dierksen of Shiner is listed among University of Texas Summer Session graduates who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. No public exercises will be held. Dean John R Silber released the candidate list.
The Catholic Altar Society met August 13 in the Parish Gym at 3 00 P M with Mrs Hilda Stach presiding. New officers elected were Louis Matula president Hilda Stach vice president Jerry J Mikes secretary John Haverda treasurer. Next meeting is September 10 with visitors welcome.
Mrs. Edith Caka hosted a surprise masquerade party at their home Saturday August 17 for her husband Ben Caka turning 50. Guests wore costumes from Rose of San Antonio to Phyllis Diller. prizes awarded for Little Bo Peep and a sailor.
Pvt. Paul J. Pekar III, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Pekar of Shiner Route 3, completed eight weeks of advanced infantry training August 3 at Fort Ord California. He received instruction in small unit tactics and fired weapons including the M 14 rifle M 60 machine gun and the 3 5 inch rocket launcher.
Questions cover earning credits, insurance eligibility, and family benefits. Answers outline that earnings credits are never lost, additional coverage may be needed, and family benefits depend on average earnings. Guidance includes contacting the Victoria Social Security Office and possible home visits for claims processing.
Administrator Johnson attended a Dallas display warehouse event of a hospital furniture maker to plan purchases for a new wing. Dr McLin joins Trinity Lutheran Home staff as physician and practices at Wagner and Huth Memorial Hospitals.
A Friday evening bridal shower honored Miss Judy Wright of Houston, bride elect of Ronnie Mill of Shiner, at the VFW Home in Shiner. The blue and white event featured corsages, a registry table, gift displays, a decorative cake, punch service, and a hostess gift of white Club Aluminum cookware.
Mr. and Mrs. Max Boysen celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with an open house on Saturday August 10 1968. About 350 guests from multiple Texas cities and from Alabama and Florida attended to offer best wishes. Granddaughters hosted favors and assisted with serving as long-time attendants Lillie Renken and Adolph Fehner recall their 1918 wedding.
KJZT No 5 Society met August 15 at 8 p.m. with a good group present. Minutes and finances were read, a donation to the annual church picnic discussed, and Mary Wagner Zissa received relief after surgery. The group mourned Miss Mathilda Dusek, prayed at the funeral home, and planned an 8 a.m. Mass and September 8 business meeting with door prize and Holy Communion.
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