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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1964
Page
2
In Texas a man named Sam Sadd faced charges after falsely reporting income to buy a car. He signed a credit report, lied about earnings and wife’s work, then defaulted and had the car repossessed. The district attorney pursued theft by false pretenses. deceitful intent matters for fraud.
Kerrville State Park welcomed 1 506 patrons last month, with California leading visits at 90 and Florida at 76, while 566 travelers were from out of state. The Diaz family of Geneva Italy led a family camping group of six. Park supervisor A B Taylor noted 30 states represented. Elsewhere, Joseph Brosch and family from Port Lavaca visited Six Flags Over Texas with stops in Dallas and Fort Worth, and met local residents.
In a letter from Atlantic City, Congressman Clark W. Thompson of Texas's 9th District details ongoing and planned public works. He cites the Texas City Seawall, Freeport Velasco Storm Protection Project, and continuing channel improvements to Bay City Victoria Matagorda and Palacios. He notes funding for harbor deepening and flood studies and anticipates return to Texas by September 15.
A weekly public service feature from the Texas State Department of Health explains that fear of snakes keeps many away from camping while bathtubs cause more harm in the U.S. than bites. It notes rattlers and other poisonous snakes, advises calm retreat if encountered, explains bite first aid and cautions about constriction bands and timing for antivenin. The item also notes a travel update with Christine Meyer and Jim Pesek visiting Texas and nearby cities.
I express sincere thanks to Doctors John Dennis and Robert Wagner and the entire nursing staff for excellent care at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital. Special thanks to Pastor F. E. Eilers and Rev. E. J. Oehlke for visits and prayers. Gratitude to friends, relatives, for courtesies, flowers, cards, and prayers. God bless you all.
Lavaca County Extension notes brown patches in lawns caused by chinch bugs. Adults and nymphs suck juices, edge areas first show damage. Insects scurry along sunny edges. adults 1/5 to 1/6 inch, black body, reddish yellow legs. Controls include Diazinon Ethion and Trithion with water before spraying.
Card of Thanks from Eugene Huber expresses gratitude for prayers visits cards and flowers during hospitalization and recovery at MD Anderson. Mary Francis Burmeister notes thedemonstration agent column then gives guidelines on choosing good books for children and suggests librarians for age appropriate titles.
Study explores suitable improvements to flood protection works on the Lavaca River passing Hallettsville. It assesses current structures and potential upgrades to reduce flood risk and protect nearby towns and farmland.
The cattle market was strong with gains up to $1 on most classes and hogs reaching a yearly high at 18.40 on several lots. About 600 cattle and 300 hogs were consigned, with good slaughter stock in short supply and various prices listed for calves, stockers, cows, bulls, and pig commodities. Also notes a wedding at St Gerard's Church and visitors to Mrs Valenta in San Antonio.
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