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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1972
Page
6
The author argues parents should guide children into church activities like schooling. He compares attendance to education and diet, noting children may resist but gain knowledge, self understanding, and God’s love through steady guidance. The call to action urges bringing the child to Sunday School and worship this coming Lord's Day.
J A writes from Shiner on national political conventions arguing against open halls. He suggests a buried prairie convention complex connected by long tunnels with decoy delegates and tear gas tires to curb demonstrations while noting costs and network ratings.
The fifth Fajkus family reunion was held August 6, 1972 at Sweet Home American Legion Hall. A barbecue dinner was prepared by local chefs from Victoria Eagle Lake Hallettsville and Shiner. Prizes went to Mrs Carrie Farkus of Beasley oldest member and Tammie Lynn Kupka youngest attendee. Legler family won longest distance prize. Meeting set to reconvene next year in East Bernard.
Emil Bruns of Denison Iowa visited relatives in Shiner and nearby towns. He traveled with his grandson Lowell Neumann, meeting Hugo Em ma Bruns and other Shiner family members. They recalled Navy days aboard USS Kitty Hawk in 1966 and plan to reconnect.
The family expresses gratitude for the support after the death of Sam V. Walleck. They thank relatives and friends for cards, flowers, prayers, memorials, food and kind words. Special thanks to George Machart, Rudy Kurtz, Dr. Robert Wagner, nurses, Rev. C. C. Grosenbacher, Buffington Funeral Home staff, pallbearers, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Brosh, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Walleck Jr. May God bless you all.
Shiner Public Schools posted menus for September 5 to 8 with meat patties hot dogs barbecue chicken and cheese and peanut butter sandwiches served with milk and sides. The writer Mrs E W Pfeil thanks hospital visitors and church figures for flowers cards and prayers after a stay in Shi ner Hospital.
Miss Carol Wehmann and Dennis Bade were feted with a Cedar Favor party at the Newby home prior to their August 1972 wedding in Yoakum. Guests received rainbow forget me not corsages as they gathered for the couple’s pre nuptial celebration.
Memorial note from his mother Mrs Louis Barcak honors Pfe Daniel C Barcak who died in action August 12 1952 in Korea. She recalls the shock of loss and his duty and says he lives in memory and will be missed.
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