Russia’s missile fizzles equal to ours say Peach Creek letter
A local letter to the editor laughs about Russian space mishaps and mechanical flaws on a Johnson grass farm. It notes a Russian satellite disintegrating upon reentry and argues that, like any machinery, space efforts have failures as well as successes.
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Peach Creek
Johnson Grass
Rt. 3
Shiner
Russia
Texas
Moscow
London
Rus
Sian
J. As
Baptism in Shiner for Sharon Boehm Daughter
The infant Sharon Boehm, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Boehm of Shiner, received Holy Baptism on Sunday November 13 at S. S. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with Rev. Father John J. Hanacek officiating. Sponsors are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Boehm of Shiner.
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Edwin Boehm of
Shiner
S. S. Cyril and Methodius’ Catholic Church
John J. Hanacek
Little Sharon
Joe Boehm
Tips For Tree Shoppers
Tree buying tips from Martin L. Dovey of Kent Ohio warn against dry or flaky foliage and advise tests by bending twigs and thumbing the trunk. Choose balsam Douglas firs or spruce for indoor use though he notes firs lose needles in heat, while pines flock well though less symmetric. Also consider balled trees for after holiday planting from reputable nurserymen.
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Martin L. Dovey
Kent
Ohio
Choosing a Christmas Tree for Longevity and Look
The piece advises checking all-around shape branching freshness and color with a deep green color preferred. Remove old cuts before placing in water, use stands that hold water, and keep the tree moist. Indoor care includes fresh cuts and moisture retention to reduce drying and gray foliage.
Local visit and shopping trip Shared by several families in Texas
Mr and Mrs Bennie Eicher and Lee Sommerlatte visited Supt and Mrs J J Rohan and daughters in La Vernia on Sunday. They then traveled to San Antonio to see the North Star Mall and the International Airport. Other relatives attended Joe Kotrick Sr's funeral in Flatonia. The author remarks that today’s average person is less average than in the past.
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Bennie Eicher
Lee Sommerlatte
J. J. Rohan
la Vernia
San Antonio
North Star Mall
Anton Hajek
H. V. Hajek
Frank Novak
Mildred Zaruba
Joe Kotrick Sr
Flatonia
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