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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1968
Page
4
The piece salutes workers and notes the security from fringe benefits covering health education disability leisure savings plans insurance retirement and death. It cites U S companies spending about 70 billion in 1968 to provide these benefits and frames them as mutual investments supporting the American way of life.
W S Allen an Extension agricultural engineer says a better interior wall paint job comes from preparing the wall first. Fill cracks and nail holes with spackling and sand smooth for a flawless final coat appearance. Gwendolyn Clyatt notes lamb and veal supplies rise seasonally, though this year’s levels are down from last year.
The Ladies Aid presented two Service Book and Hymnals memorializing late Hedwig Buske and Anna Pfeil. Baptism, fourteen confirmations, and upcoming first communions were noted along with marriages in August. LCW delegates were chosen for Mo Ranch and plans for events at Trinity Lutheran Home were discussed. A large joint LCW and LCM fellowship followed a park gathering with meals and games.
Gov John Connally announced the Brazos Trail a 588 mile network through 15 counties from Bas trop to Williamson showcasing towns like Waco Mexia and Belton plus sites such as the Stagecoach Inn Cameron Park Lake Waco and Fort Hood with tourist attractions along El Camino Real. The feature also notes a 97 year old suspension bridge in Waco and the Fort Worth fair symbol Li l Tex at Will Rogers Center.
A two cent per gallon fuel credit may be claimed when filing income tax returns for gasoline used in operating a motor boat airplane or power lawn mower.
A 1965 survey of East Texas pine hardwoods estimates 33 billion board feet in standing timber. The Texas Forest Service says this volume could build about B million wooden homes, underscoring forest resources as a key economic asset for Texans through wood products labor and payrolls.
Shiner Business Men's Club held its annual Ladies Night at Legion Park on August 22. Highlights included welcome remarks by outgoing president Edgar Hartman, a grace by A. A. Schramm, a barbecued dinner, and speeches by Hugo Schwabe and Judge Gus Strauss on upcoming amendments. The event also announced new officers and honored attendees, with Miss Texas Rural Electrification contest winner Barbie McMillan noted for Wharton County Electric Cooperative.
Residents report that people nearby respond quickly and attentively when a familiar figure passes, signaling a shared sense of routine and local recognition during daily neighborhood walks.
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