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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1964
Page
3
A 3/c Mary Katherine Drabek USAF Amarillo AFB was home on leave visiting Mrs. Tilli e Fietsam and her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Drabek. She left Monday for Dallas and will report for a new assignment at Sheppard AFB Wichita Falls.
Christmas cards appeared in England in the 1840s and were not popular for about two decades. The British Museum houses two primitive prototypes sharing the same peace and good will message that endures in modern cards.
Shiner High School girls basketball swept Waelder Annual Tournament securing a consolation trophy. Peggy Herder led scoring across games with 14 10 25 12 and 21 21 27 in Victoria and other matchups. Cynthia Krejci and Delmareen Laas earned All Tournament honors. upcoming schedule lists games at Eagle Lake Yorktown Luling and Bellville.
The Parish Hall in Hallettsville hosted a bridal shower for Miss Dolores Westphal bride elect of Henry Gene Kubecka. Guests wore mint green and pink corsages graced ivy decor with Barbie and Ken motifs on the refreshment table. The event included readings, music, and a gift of Corning Ware dinnerware, ahead of the December 26 wedding at St Cyril and Methodius Church in Shiner.
Public school lunch menu items for December days listed with chili turkey cheese sandwiches and mixed sides. Also note Christmas concert by Women’s Choir of Sam Houston State Teachers College under Virginia Irvin with selections by Britten Gaul and Dykema. Card of thanks from Mrs. John Othold thanks staff and family for care.
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