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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1963
Page
2
Dear editor, I think highly of this country and its freedom to live as one pleases. The writer reflects on democracy, taxation, and personal space, noting the U S system offers wide margins of liberty despite issues and taxes, while he plans to resume his usual light tone next week.
I thank all for kindly remembrances during my illness in California and after returning home. I appreciate flowers letters cheer cards visits and other courtesies. Special thanks to Doctors Wagners and nurses and to Rev Albert R Peterson. Mrs Cecile Plageman.
Mrs Pete Noack expresses deep gratitude to Doctors Robert and Dennis Wagner and the nursing staff of Dr Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital for patient care. She also thanks Father John Hanacek, neighbors, relatives, friends for visits flowers and cheer cards and Mr and Mrs Lee Sedlmeyer for the Gazette.
Obituaries report services for Eugene Matusek in Hallettsville. Alben Kosarek and Mrs. Annie Evan noted in Gonzales area obituaries with details on services, burial, and survivors. Other notices reference Mrs. Joe Ehler death in Hallettsville and funeral rites for Annie Evan with family survivors listed.
The Texas Highway Commission approved a historic long range program on November 22 to acquire remaining right of way on 3,033 miles of Interstate and fund construction on 1,306 additional miles. Chairman Herbert C. Perry Jr. said the plan speeds economy and safety, with expected cost savings from steady work and lower bids. Also mention of Thanksgiving visit by Perry Francis and Jay of Houston to relatives in this area.
Advice on common colds notes no cure exists, home care helps comfort, vaccines unlikely to be effective, and doctors may suggest antihistamines though side effects exist. Readers are urged to consult clinicians for personal guidance and recognize ongoing research into cures. The piece closes with gratitude from St. Ludmila’s Academy for a food drive, thanking sponsors and contributors.
Texas reports 977 miles of new highways added in fiscal 1963, surpassing 1963 USSR construction at 620 miles. Texas totals 65 000 miles of all weather roads with 1734 miles rebuilt for heavier traffic, while Russia lacks comparable data. Bennie Svoboda and family note Thanksgiving in Alvin with relatives. About 85 percent of Angora goats in the United States are in Texas.
VA announces the December 1 start of income reporting for 9000 disabled veterans and about 7000 dependents in the San Antonio region. Pension recipients must report all 1963 income and 1964 expectations, including Social Security, to determine continued eligibility and potential adjustments. Prompt reporting prevents payment delays.
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