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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1968
Page
4
The Lavaca County Historical Survey Committee met in Shiner on Thursday night December 5. Officials discussed the Lay Bozka Home Marker dedication set for December 22 in Hallettsville and progress on several historical projects and markers.
Special limited time rate for San Antonio Express and Evening News subscriptions presented by The Shiner Gazette. Includes daily and Sunday options with renewals available and a contact number for subscription details. Offer emphasizes value and urgency.
The world’s first known Christmas card was designed in 1843 by John Calcott Horsley for Sir Henry Cole who directed the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. In 1846 about a thousand copies were lithographed and sold by Felix Summerly’s Home Treasury Office at 12 Old Bond Street.
The Nevada and Mather families express heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness shown after the sudden passing of John V. Nevada. Special gratitude to Dr Patrick Wagner and hospital staff the Rev Fathers Louis Fritz and John Hanacek altar boys pallbearers Curt Messer George Watzlavick Buffington Funeral Home staff and all who sent Mass offerings floral tributes prayers sympathy cards and food.
Multiple birth notices from December 1968 detail babies born at Baptist Memorial and St. Josephs Hospitals. Recipients include Gabriel Rami rez of San Antonio, a six pound fifteen ounce boy. Bruce Edward Kocian born November 12 in Houston weighing eight pounds eight ounces. Rebecca Ann Mikes born November 26, seven pounds thirteen ounces. a G W Stowers girl born December 3 weighing six pounds with Lorene Janik as former Miss. grandparents and sponsors are named for each family.
An advertisement promotes Evening News subscriptions for New or Re Daily and Sunday editions priced at 16.95 dollars. It invites readers to come by or call today to subscribe.
Lavaca Soil and Water Conservation District reports on district cooperators G. D. Nollkamper S. J. Grahmann SCS technicians assist revisions and layouts for parallel terraces contour strip cropping and gullies Kate Fisbeck Higgins Annie Bludau and Leo Busenlehner are newly listed cooperators and plan bermuda grass and waterway work The piece emphasizes sediment reduction and land use practices across farms within the Lavaca district.
Victoria readers are advised to report all changes of address and life events to the district office at 312 South Main Street Victoria Texas. Do not use Kansas City Payment Center addresses. The column also notes disability application guidance and that part time work remains covered by Social Security. Mrs T H McWherter returned to Austin after pneumonia recovery following a Thanksgiving visit.
Blanco Park in Blanco County now has 20307.81 dollars of new amenities including ten trailer campsites, a trailer loop road and parking area, water and electrical systems. Clarence Waxler of Blanco completed the work, adding to 18 picnic sites, eight camping sites, six screened shelters, and a children's play area across the 110 acre site near the L B J Ranch and a historic spring location.
Isaac Watts wrote many poems yet this is his lasting carol. Composed in 1719 it is based on Psalm 97 and uses Handel the Messiah’s melody adapted for a yearly holiday performance.
The note explains that the word Carol derives from Latin meaning to dance in a ring. It describes 14th century German Christmas customs where a mother rocked a cradle while family and friends sang and danced around.
A $191,900 federal grant will fund Balmorhea State Recreation Park renovations in Reeves County West Texas. The funds will be matched to $383,800 by the state for a park headquarters restrooms camping facilities roads and a new landscape plan. The 48 acre site centers on a 2 acre constant temperature pool fed by San Solomon Springs reportedly the world’s largest of its type. The pool dates to the 1930s CCC era with the park original in the mid 1930s. Nearby attractions include Davis Mountains State Scenic Park Fort Davis National Historic Site and McDonald Observatory.
Dr Pepper Bottling Co of Eagle Lake buys Pepsi Cola Bottling Co of Weimar. Roland Campbell, president and general manager, says the combined plants will cover about eight and a half counties with expanded package sizes and an upgraded truck fleet. Existing personnel will stay on as consolidation plans are finalized.
The text notes funds come from the sale of the Golden Eagle Passport and other recreation funds. Odom serves as State Liaison Officer, reviewing projects and proposals for federal assistance.
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