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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1973
Page
2
A reflection urges modern society to keep Christ at the center of Christmas through daily faith and service. The wise men left security for a divine quest, facing hazards, and returning home transformed.
The Peach Creek Philosopher urges using jail as a deterrent for illegal corporate political contributions. He argues fines are useless and proposes sentencing a corporate president and directors to 12 months in prison.
Christmas Island in the Pacific earned its name after Captain Cook landed there on Christmas Day in 1777. The episode marks a historic maritime note tied to the explorer and the island's naming origin.
Barbara Madala a senior at Shiner High is selected FHA Girl of the Month for November. She has three years in FHA serving as 5th vice president and now president, attended the Houston area meeting and Dallas National FHA meeting, and serves as Area III second vice president alternate.
Shiner VFW Post 6209 and Ladies Auxiliary vote to expand the outside barbecue and kettle area with new pits. Meeting chaired by Commander Ewald Erdelt on Nov 8 1973 appoints Frankie Migl Charlie Patek Jr and Arnold Riske to obtain prices. Christmas party set for Dec 13 at 7 30 pm, tree committee named, refreshments donated. Memorials to Shiner Hospital Building Fund and a United Fund gift request noted.
Trinity Lutheran Home note recalls the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Hagendorf celebrated on December 2. The Home thanks family for chrysanthemum arrangements and mentions decorations in memory of Mrs. Anna Pfeil. Devotional service planned for December 13 with Chrismans slides to be shown.
The chapel service Sunday December 16 at 2 30 p m will be led by the Rev Cliff Grosenbacher of the United Dr Martin Luther Church. Holy Communion will be observed and visitors are welcome.
The Lavaca County Historical Survey Committee held a bi monthly meeting November 29 1973 at Fellowship Hall Methodist Church Hallettsville. Reports from Chairman Don Minear and Secretary Anita Richter covered trips to a Fort Worth state meeting and showings of colored slides of the Lavaca County Court House with plans and estimates for repair. Walter Malec urged more effort to locate abandoned cemeteries and graves, with refreshments served. Attendees from Shiner included Mesdames E W Stratman Wm Wendtland Jr and Don Kaspar.
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