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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1968
Page
3
Rebecca Ann Mikes infant daughter of Sadik A. Mikes Jr. and his wife was baptized Sunday December 1 1968 at Holy Name Catholic Church San Antonio The Rev Stan Soffe officiated Sponsors are Alvin and Mrs Mikes uncle and aunt of the baby from Houston
Mr and Mrs Joe Kubenka Jr of Moulton observe their fiftieth anniversary on Sunday Nov 24 1968 at daughter Mrs Frank Bevan s home in Moulton They were married Nov 25 1917 in Shiner Texas The couple have two children R E Kubenka Bee ville and Mrs Frank Bevan Moulton They are grandparents to five grandsons one granddaughter and one great granddaughter Grandson Joey Kubenka in Idaho Falls Idaho in the U S Navy and grandson Douglas Bevan in San Diego California also could not attend Friends visited to offer congratulations.
Menu planned by the lunchroom staff and approved by Supt. David A Little may change without notice. December 16 to 20 features Meat with spaghetti and sides, Beef stew, chili hot dogs, Turkey and dressing, and Cheese and peanut butter sandwiches with milk and desserts.
A St. Nicholas existed as Arch bishop of Myra in Asia Minor in the fourth century. He devoted his life to children and became the inspiration for Santa Claus after aiding a destitute noble’s three daughters by providing dowries on three nights.
Mr and Mrs Otto Koliba of Yoakum announce the engagement of their daughter Eva Jo Zapalac to Ronald G Aschen son of Mrs Lela Aschen Cuero and the late Edwin Aschen. The couple plans a January 11 1969 wedding at St Josephs Catholic Church Yoakum.
The passage notes St. Nicholas as patron saint of good children and describes Christmas gift giving by parents to their children, tying the practice to the saint’s legacy. It highlights the charitable and celebratory nature of the holiday season.
Dr and Mrs Winton Coleman of Victoria announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Elizabeth to Ronald Stephen Davis son of Mr and Mrs L L Davis of Refugio The couple both seniors at the University of Texas Austin and Victoria High School graduates of 1965 The wedding is planned for June.
David G. Biehunko son of Mr and Mrs Eugene W Biehunko 412 Path Yoakum completed training at Keesler AFB Miss as an administrative specialist He is a Yoakum High School graduate and a member of the Air National Guard in Biloxi Mississippi
A reader’s letter from Peach Creek claims plane hijackings to Cuba are rising with 30 to 40 incidents and criticizes inaction against hijackers. The writer notes newspapers widely report the same story and questions authorities.
Joe L. Stanek expresses gratitude to Doctors Patrick Dennis and Robert Wagner and the nursing staff at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital. He thanks Rev. Father John Hanacek Father Louis Fritz and his friends relatives neighbors for visits cards and assistance and blesses all recipients.
A brief card of thanks from J A. Heimann praises Dr Cartway and Gulf Coast Medical Center staff in Wharton for surgery care and devotion. She thanks Basilian Fathers for Holy Communion, the nurses cooks visitors and helpers, and prays blessings on all. The message shifts to a satirical, reflective note on airline hijacking and national taxes.
The Intermediate Luther League meeting held Monday December 2 1968 at 7 pm started with a hymn and opening prayer and scripture. New business approved caroling for Monday December 16 at 6 pm. The report thanks friends and medical staff for support during illness and after the death of Ben G Braden with condolences to clergy and funeral staff.
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