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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1973
Page
2
Marek Turk Rites Celebrate Yoakum Couple Nov 16 1973
Barbara Ann Marek and Ewell Ray Turk wed in a civil ceremony at Morris Center Community Center with Justice Dan Autrey officiating. The couple, both Yoakum natives, will reside on Hill Street. Guests traveled from Mission, Victoria, La Vernia, Gonzales, Shiner, and nearby towns. Santa lore and Christmas pies add rural holiday flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Ann Marek
Percy Marek
Yoakum
Mr. Marek
Ewell Ray Turk
John Turk Sr
Shiner
Morris Center
Dan Autrey
Melvin McGehee
Clarence Meyer
Mr. Meyer
South Texas
Yoakum High School
Boedeker Farm Equipment of
Santa suit donation to Trinity Lutheran Home by VFW Auxiliary
The VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 8621 of Alice Texas donated a Santa suit and Merry Christmas pack to Trinity Lutheran Home for its Christmas party on December 20. Mrs Ethel YV Boehm spoke for the auxiliary while TLH administrator Mrs Ida Chumchal gratefully accepted. TLH Auxiliary President Mrs Olga Smothers was honored in the presentation with the outfit modeled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Trinity Lutheran
VFW Ladies Auxiliary
Alice
Texas
Ethel YV. Boehm
Ladies Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Lutheran Home
Ida Chumchal
TLH
Olga Smothers
Boehm
Smothers
Clara Wiley
Alice Memorial Auxiliary
Peach Creek Philosopher Ponders Oil Shortage Solution
The Peach Creek Philosopher writes from Johnson grass farm on Rt. 3 and debates how society will cope when oil runs out. He questions a world without automobiles and suggests a substitute may be developed, inviting reader reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peach Creek
Johnson Grass Farm
Rt. 3
Shiner
Neighborhood Nativity Play Stars Sister Cabrini Cast
A church pageant features Sister Frances Cabrini with Sister Louise assisting. Leah Wagner plays Rachel, Deborah Hub Jill Wagner as guardian angel, Steven Herman narrator, John Kurtz as Rachel's father, Donna Kneifel Mary, John Phillips St Joseph, Quentin Novosad a shepherd, and an angel choir including James Caka Gregory Hajek Darryl Kalich Alan Kloesel Anthony Pesek Gregory Sedlmeyer. The writer ends with reflections on human nature and clever problem solving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Cabrini
Louise
Leah Wagner
Rachel
Deborah Hub
Jill Wagner
Steven Herman
John Kurtz
Jillagner
Quentin Novosad
Donna Kneifel
Mary
John Phillips
St. Joseph
Holiday Greetings to Friends and Family for 1974
A holiday message reflects gratitude for long friendships and blessings. The writer wishes readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year while noting faith, memories of past and absent friends, and a commitment to do more in the coming year.
Fojtik 25th Anniversary Honored by Family in Victoria
Mr. and Mrs. John Fojtik of Victoria were surprised with a silver wedding anniversary Sunday December 2 1973 at St Joseph's Parish Hall Snez hosted by their children They were married November 29 1948 at St John's Moravia by Msgr Julius Petry The couple has three children Frances Merta Johnny and Annie Fojtik and have lived in Inez and Victoria communities for 12 years The reception featured yellow white and silver decor a cake and gifts including silver rings for guests
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fojtik
Victoria
St. Joseph’s
Snez
St. John’s Catholic Church
Moravia
Msgr
Julius Petry
Fojtik
Lillie Mitchon
Moulton
Alvin
Frances) Merta
el Campo
Johnny
Annie Fojtik
Inez
Barbara Stastny
Frankie Fojtik
Signing Christmas Cards Etiquette Reminder at Shiner Brethren
The article advises caring order when signing cards with joint names and notes engraved cards should start with Mr. and Mrs. If signing for both, place the other’s name first such as Tom and Mary In a separate notice, Shiner Brethren Church announces a worship service on Sunday December 23 at 3 00 p m with Holy Communion led by Rev John Gantt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Mary
Tom
Tom Green
Tom and
Shiner Brethren Church
John Gantt
Community Barbecue Draws Regional Guests for Feasting and Music
A barbecue dinner with all the trimmings was served at noon followed by afternoon music. Guests attended from Shiner Moulton El Campo Victoria Bay City Edna and Angleton, highlighting a regional social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie Fojtik
Shiner
Moulton
el Campo
Victoria
Bay City
Edna
Angleton
Pan American Life Ins Co Agent Offers Coverage
An advertisement promotes life insurance with Pan American Life Ins Co. listing large policy figures and urging protection for families and retirement. Joseph Muras, agent, claims 52 years in the business and provides contact details in Shiner Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan- American Life Ins. Co
Pan-American Life Ins. Co
Joseph Muras
P. O
Shiner
Texas
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