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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1967
Page
6
The Peach Creek Philosopher on his Johnson grass farm at Rt 3 Shiner eyes a political obstacle. An editor's note hints at scrutiny as he contemplates whether a politician should face a bridge before reaching it.
Mr and Mrs August Madala Sr celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family dinner and a reception at Shiner Hermann Sons Hall on Sunday November 26 1967. Attendees included son August Jr and daughters Joan Valenta and Lorene Dietschke along with many relatives from Texas and Louisiana.
Long before Christ, Egyptians brought green date palms into homes to mark winter solstice as life triumphing over death. Romans observed Saturnalia with an evergreen bough as part of the feast.
Shiner Rotary Club met on December 6 with Tommy Bozka presiding. Rev. Louis Fritz offered thanks as student guests Gerard Kosler and Raymond Vaclavik were introduced. Visiting Rotarian Otto Goedecke and Ed Peschel attended. Rev. Myron Swize of Schulenburg presented slides from Israel, sharing scenes of towns and people in an educational program.
Airman First Class David W. Baros son of Mrs Irene Baros of Shiner Texas serves with U S Combat Air Forces at Pleiku AB Vietnam as an aircraft mechanic in the Pacific Air Forces. He previously was stationed at Hill AFB Utah and is a 1964 graduate of Shiner High School.
Sgt. Francis L. Cyr, son of Mrs. Lillian Cyr of Old Town Maine, completes the eight week broadcast specialist course at Ft. Benjamin Harrison Indiana. Training covered radio and television communication for Air Force broadcasting duties. He is a 1963 Old Town High School graduate and his wife Rebecca is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed R. Vahalik Jr. of Yoakum Texas.
The Permanent Endowment Fund Committee of the Shiner Cemetery Association met December 4 1967 at First National Bank with C J Waldrep presiding. Members Arthur Nollkamper Glade Weihausen Mrs Wm Wendt land Jr and Mrs Alois Kasper attended. Minutes and treasurer's report were read and accepted. Endowed lots totals were reported and bonds interest voted to the Cemetery Association. Officer slate was re elected: Waldrep chair Nollkamper vice chair Wendtland secretary Welhausen treasurer Merseburger reporter.
Richmond Virginia earns a nickname City of Candlelight as the annual program invites residents and organizations to place an electric candle in windows during Christmas season. The broad participation strengthens community spirit with wide city cooperation.
Funeral services for William F. Rerich were held December 1, 1967, at Hubbard Funeral Home and St. Michael's Church in Weimar. He died November 30 at age 66 after an apparent heart attack. Survived by his wife Antonia, he was a longtime farmer and Weimar resident.
If you choose a live Christmas tree decorate the planting tub in a holiday mood. Cover the tub with white cotton batting and wind red cotton tassel fringe around the batting.
The family expresses sincere thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness after the passing of Mrs. Albert Mary Holik Sr Special thanks to Father John Matocha Buffington Funeral Home staff and pallbearers and to Doctor Victor Chvojka nurses and hospital staff They also thank those who sent memorials floral tributes cards Mass offerings and those who provided food and comfort May God bless every one of you from the family
A local Q and A column explains how benefits resume after divorce if a child remains in care, eligibility for widow’s benefits at age 60, and rules for a divorced couple still legally married. It also notes that a power of attorney does not grant payment authority and outlines how a payee is chosen.
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