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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1966
Page
2
The Peach Creek Philosopher from Shiner argues it is easier to live within a budget than income and notes editors criticize Washington for a supposed ten billion dollar error in military funding. He suggests private budgets run higher than actual income and cites personal financial surprises as a reason.
Eugene Pilat reports 1 029 delegates watched the new film Heritage at a Bay City Bible study conference. Ten new members were baptized by immersion as JW push a national home Bible study drive and offer the 30 minute sound film free to groups.
The Texas Safety Association advises that Santa should personally test playground equipment before delivery to ensure swings see-saws and gym sets are strong enough for Jolly Old St. Nick. If it fails Santa’s test it is not safe for children.
The Live Oak District of Capitol Area Council, Boy Scouts of America held its annual Scouter appreciation dinner at Shiner High School Cafetorium on December 1, 1966 at 7 30 p m. The event honored adults registered in Boy Scouting along with spouses and Cubs Scouts and Explorers parents with Rev Robert E Schmidt as speaker.
A reader asks about continuing payroll deductions after age 72 and earning limits. The answer confirms Social Security tax continues for covered employment and encourages filing for retirement benefits now. Another reader asks about benefits after retirement with earnings, clarifying monthly checks possible if monthly wages stay under 125 and to file promptly. A third asks about disability entitlement for a long-term illness. guidance notes eligibility for disability insurance if unable to work a year or more and when payments might begin.
Southwestern Bell announces a state wide annual rate cut totaling six million dollars. The reduction lowers intrastate long distance rates effective January 1 1967 and discounts many three to five minute station to station calls. New charges include a color phone and residence service flat fee changes.
Seaman Apprentice Charles G. Hoepfl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hoepfl of Shiner Route 1, serves aboard USS Newport News in the mid Atlantic and Caribbean as part of LANTFLEX 66. The exercise runs November 28 through December 16, involves 94 ships 19 air squadrons and 42 000 personnel from the U.S. Atlantic Fleet with Canadian destroyers.
The word Noel in French signifies Christmas and is tied to birthday or joy in cultural contexts. It reflects a festive greeting and historic use in holiday customs and literature.
Mr and Mrs John Pfeil of Floresville celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on Sunday December 4 1966 with family present. A flower corsage from Florence Winter and bronze chrysanthemums from grandchildren highlighted services at First Lutheran Church and a chicken dinner at Pablo's Cafe. Their son in law Rev Theo Winter was installed as pastor of Arnekeville Lutheran Church.
Airman Third Class Eugene Hall of Yoakum Texas is on duty as a construction equipment operator at a forward U S Air Force combat base in Southeast Asia. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Willie Hall of 611 Lavaca St Yoakum and a 1965 Yoakum High School graduate.
The text notes a sixth century monk erred in dating Jesus birth and concludes Christ was born between 7 B C and 4 B C based on new information.
Do you know that after a father dies the wife and children face immediate duties and adjustment. The message urges insuring life with Pan American Life Insurance Co. Gen Agent Joseph Muras in Shiner Texas. Phone LY 4387.
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