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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1966
Page
6
COLLEGE STATION William S Allen agricultural engineer with Texas A and M University Agricultural Extension notes that a relatively new house may still have outdated wiring and advises homeowners to evaluate electrical systems for modern needs.
Two obituary notices appear for Schulenburg residents Rudolf S. Pavlas aged 84 in Engle and Jim L. Kahanek aged 81 in Hillje. Pavlas died Nov 29 1966 after illness. Kahanek died Dec 2 1966 after a heart attack. Services were held in Flatonia Praha St. Mary’s and St John Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
Edwin Wehl of Shiner reports purchasing two registered Angus cows from Edwin Zimm erman, also of Shiner. Krupala and nephews are noted in the text. Mr Kahanek, born December 21, 1884, at St John, married Julia Krupala in 1908 and leaves a daughter Marcella Knesek and son Jerome Kahanek among survivors.
The Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Shiner Memorial Post 6209 met December 8 at 7 p.m. with president Sadie Erdelt. Reports included cards sent, cheer boxes for shut ins, gifts to Trinity Home and John Condel, and a program by Annie Balusek and local youths.
Mrs. Herbert Wendel hosted a Christmas season coffee on Monday December 5 at her home. Guests received a bell and holly corsage and drew a Christmas word. Mrs. Benno Holchak won with Merry Christmas and received a gold branch and Christmas charm pin. Festive treats included chocolate cupcakes kolaches nuts candy and coffee with a snowman centerpiece. Assistants were Mesdames Oscar Buesing Arnold Mueller and Patrick J Wagner.
In 17th century Massachusetts Bay Colony authorities under Cromwell-like rule forbade Christmas observance. A five shilling fine was imposed for any celebration leading to arrests such as Matthew Meek in Boston in 1675 for humming Christmas carols.
A roundup of festive hot beverages for Christmas and winter including hot buttered rum mulled cider Tom and Jerreys hot mulled wine and cocoa for holiday gatherings.
Steve Glomb a senior at Shiner High School was elected SYS Beau for 1966 67 with nominees Robert Fikac and Daniel Nevada. He plays for the Comanche football and A basketball teams and is active in FFA.
Melvin E. Roeder expresses gratitude to Dr. J. D. Wagner and staff at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital for care during confinement. He thanks Father Charles Carolan and Father John Hanacek for prayers and visits, Flower and cheer card donors, and neighbors and relatives for meals and support.
Mrs. Joe Baros expresses sincere thanks for love and kindness during confinement at Frank M. Wagner Memorial Hospital. She thanks Doctors Robert, Pat and Dennis Wagner and staff, the Rev. Fathers John J. Hanacek and Charles Carolan, neighbor Mrs. Steve Pokluda, and all who sent prayers, cards, flowers, or visits. May God bless all.
A column for youngsters offers twelve date quizzes linking holidays to dates, followed by life-span guesses for common animals and a racecar riddle. It ends with light humor and a note that Christmas stories will return next issue.
The piece urges considering mature plant size to avoid impulse buys and recommends planning around existing topography and natural features. It notes preserving trees, rocks, streams, and soil adds value, and warns bulldozers can erase trees in minutes. It also advises protecting young plants from rodents with wire collars or temporary fences.
Popular Richard Arlen stars in Road To Nashville on location in Nashville as a Technicolor Techniscope production boss. The film features 60 country stars including Marty Robbins Connie Smith and Johnny Cash and opens Sunday December 25 at the Cole Theatre Hallettsville with shows through December 28 plus daytime screenings daily.
Holiday safety tip from the Texas Safety Association urges extra ashtrays for smokers to prevent hidden fires. After the party, check for smoldering cigarettes between cushions and in waste baskets to avoid late fires.
Texas boards to supply 1 946 men for the armed forces in January as part of a 27 600 national call. Local quotas and pre induction exams are outlined with December mailings and 9 000 to 10 000 men to be sent for examinations in January. Also noted is Minnie Weller moving from San Antonio to Shiner and residing in the former Busch home.
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