20 Dec 1962
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1962
Page
1
The carol's roots trace to medieval carole dances in France and evolving lyrics with Latin phrases. St Francis of Assisi fostered nativity displays in 1223, leading to mystery plays and Noel songs. Luther popularized congregational singing, and December 25 became celebrated as Christ's birth since the 300s.
This week’s hospital roster includes Mrs Ella McComas Mrs Anton Schaefer Mrs Anna Vincik Mrs Frieda Fischnar Henry Marek Mrs Frank Surovec Isidor Simper Sr Shiner Marthlyn Kocian Mrs Steve Kostelnik Hallettsville Mrs Joe Mary Moulton John Kubos Mrs Joe Heidaker Yoakum Colored Unit Millie T Murphy Shiner. Dismissed patients are Benno Holchak Mrs Carlos Dean Wenske Mrs Henry Weber and baby girl Godfrey Prokop Mrs L J Judd and baby girl Mrs Julia Sanders Andrew Janak.
notice says pickup on south side will occur Monday December 24 and Monday December 31 instead of Tuesday Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
The S Y S of Shiner High School will sponsor a bake sale beginning at 9 30 a m Saturday December 22 at Shiner Motor Sales. Fresh bread noodles cakes pies and more will be available for weekend needs.
The regular Monday sale at the Flatonia Livestock Commission is canceled for December 24 Christmas Eve. No sale Monday.
The Shiner Volunteer Fire Department announces its annual New Year’s Eve dance on Monday December 31 at Legion Park. Joe Patek and His Orchestra will provide music. Tickets cost 1.00 per person and donations are welcomed. no fireworks allowed.
The Hallettsville Livestock Commission sold cattle hogs and sheep with calves stockers and cows listed for various price ranges. A notice states the auction will be closed Tuesday December 25.
The FFA FHA group at Shiner High School will hold its Christmas party Thursday December 20 in the high school cafetorium. Special guests will be the FFA Chapter members. The event begins with caroling at 7:00 p.m. in the west end of town if weather allows.
Funeral services for Mrs. Charles O. Riske were held in Hallettsville after her death December 17 1962 in Victoria. The Rev D Lee Muehlbrad officiated at St Peters Lutheran Church with burial in Moulton City Cemetery. She was born May 11 1874 in Colorado County and lived in Moulton Hallettsville with survivors including two daughters a son and grandchildren.
Knights of Columbus will hold their regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday December 20 at the Catholic Parish Gym. Members are requested to be present. WSCS members are reminded of the Appreciation Tea by the MYF on Saturday December 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Methodist Fellowship Hall. Don’t spend your time wondering why a black hen lays a white egg get the egg.
Shiner business houses close on December 25 1962 and January 1 1963 for Christmas and New Year observances. Shiner Public Schools close at 237 p m December 21 and reopen January 2 1963. St Ludmila Academy ends classes at 200 p m December 21 and resumes January 2 1963. Post Office closed on December 25 and January 1 no rural carrier service on those days.
James F. Miller, a former Cuero dentist, was returned from the Federal Narcotics Hospital in Fort Worth to await trial on three felony theft and unlawful possession of narcotics charges. Indicted April 27 by the Victoria County Grand Jury, Miller’s case involves theft of medical bags in Victoria, Yoakum, and Shiner, with narcotics found in the bags. Sheriff M. W. Marshall noted no Lavaca County charges yet. Miller operated a Cuero practice from 1947 to 1951 and was admitted to the Fort Worth hospital after arrest.
Arthur H. Schodde of Cuero, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Schodde of Yoakum and local soap representative, was hospitalized in New Orleans with a broken leg after slipping on ice while alighting a plane Thursday morning. Mrs. Schodde reports he is doing well and expected to return home soon.
The FHA announced winners of the Christmas Centerpiece Contest held December 8 in the High School Cafetorium. Grand prize in the Children's Division went to Mrs Yates First Grade, with multiple firsts and seconds across Religious, Centerpieces, and Mantlepiece categories. Judges were Mrs Lynn Smith Jr Gonzales, Mrs C E McCullough Gonzales, and Mrs Z W Scott Yoakum.
Funeral services for Mrs. W. D. Dooley of 2007 Stevens Dr. Bryan Texas were held Tuesday December 11 1962 at 4 00 p m at the First Baptist Church Iola. She died December 10 in St Josephs Hospital Bryan at age 79. Surviving are two daughters Hazel Dooley and Ruth Dooley Riske three sons Pat J C Dooley and W D Dooley nine grandchildren and several siblings. Burial was in Concord Cemetery near Iola.
John J. Novak aged 80 years two months and 16 days died December 17 1962 at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital. Funeral services set at Buffington Funeral Home Shiner Thursday December 20 at 9 15 a m and 9 30 a m Requiem Mass at Shiner Catholic Church with interment in Shiner Catholic Cemetery.
Benjamin Victor Zissa 41 of Placebo and brother of Mrs. Frank Lin Billimek of Hallettsville was listed in serious condition after a 1963 sedan left FM Road 1686 three miles south of Telferner and plunged into Muddy Marcado Creek on a Saturday afternoon. The car remained submerged for over an hour before a passing motorist spotted it and an ambulance carried Zissa to Citizens Memorial Hospital in Victoria. Doctors found a brain concussion multiple lacerations and shock. Police said the vehicle traveled about 175 feet from road to creek bed.
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