From Wise Men to Santa Claus The Christmas Gift Tradition
Notes recount how Christmas customs evolved from gold and frankincense to Santa Claus and other gift bringers. It traces Saint Nicholas in Asia Minor, Saint Nicholas day on December 6, Italian Befana, French Christ Child, and regional practices in South America. It notes Luther’s role in Christmas trees and Saint Francis of Assisi in caroling.
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Saint Nicholas
Asia Minor
A. D
Santa Claus
New York
Italy
France
South America
Martin Luther
Luther
Bethlehem
Christ
Saint Francis of Assisi
Local Births Highlight Babies Born in Shiner Yoakum and Hallettsville
Mr and Mrs Robert Bubolz of Shiner welcome Laurie Lane born December 15 at Huth Memorial Hospital Yoakum weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces. Grandparents Hahn of Austin Bubolz of Weimar. Mother is Doris Braune. Melvin White of Shiner reports Rhonda Ann born November 29 at Renger Memorial Hospital Hallettsville weighing 6 pounds 1 ounce. Grandparents Henry of Sabinal and White of Coleman. Great grandmother Garriett of Sabinal. August Madala of Yoakum and spouse announce a daughter born December 15 at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital weighing 6 pounds 4 ounces.
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Robert Bubolz
Shiner
Huth Memorial Hospital
Yoakum
Laurie Lane
E. O. Hahn
Austin
E. H. Bubolz
Weimar
Doris Braune
August Madala
Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital
Shiner Cemetery Endowment Fund Committee Meets
The Endowment Fund Committee of the Shiner Cemetery Association met in annual session at the First National Bank with chairman C. J. Waldrep presiding. Reports by secretary Lillie Wendtland and treasurer Glade Welhausen noted that 1961 endowed seven whole lots four half and one quarter lot. Re elected officers included Waldrep Nollkamper Wendtland Welhausen Merseburger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Cemetery Association
First National Bank
C. J. Waldrep
Lillie Wendtland
Glade Welhausen
Arthur Nollkamper
Arthur Kaspar
Julia Wolters
Mayme Merseburger
Alois Kasper
Christmas Church Services and Reflections at SS Cyril and Methodius
The notice lists Mass times for SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church on Christmas Day, Confession hours, and emphasizes prayer and charity. It includes a Christmas message urging daily Christmas spirit and prayers for leaders.
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SS. Cyril & Methodius’ Catholic Church
Christmas Story on KONO TV Sunday
Rev Father Emil Wesselsky of San Antonio recommends Gazette readers watch Bi shop Leven Tells Christmas Stories to Children on KONO TV Sunday at 8 30 a m.
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Emil Wesselsky
San Antonio
Gazette
Leven
Interfaith Leaders Confer Amid War Time Strain
A note cites Father John Hanacek and Father Sigismund Wojciechowski discussing ongoing efforts and mutual support during difficult wartime conditions. The brief highlights collaboration across faith lines and a call for resilience and aid to affected communities.
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John Hanacek
Sigismund Wojciechowski
Christmas Church Notices and Year End Schedule
United Dr Martin Luther Church announces Confirmation Class 8:00 Saturday and Sunday School 9:00 with Bible Class 9:00 and Worship 10:15 am 1961 Christmas observances and a note that New Year service is omitted. SHINER BRETHREN CHURCH posts 10:30 am worship with Holy Communion led by Rev Beseda on Sunday December 31.
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Methodist Youth Fellowship
W.S.C.S
Church Council
E.M.W
Town Schools To Close For Holidays
Shiner business houses close Monday December 25 1961 and Monday January 1 1962 for Christmas and New Year observances. Shiner Public Schools close Friday afternoon December 22 and resume Tuesday January 2 1962. St Ludmila's Academy closes 2 00 p m Friday December 22 and classes resume Tuesday January 2 1962.
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City of
Shiner
Shiner Public Schools
St. Ludmila’s Academy
Post Office Schedule for Christmas and New Year
The Post Office will follow regular hours until 12 noon on December 23 and all staff will have time with their families. Christmas Day and New Year Day fall on Mondays, so no window service or Rural Route deliveries on those days.
Steve Polasek Rites To Be Held Thursday
Steve R. Polasek age 57 died December 18 1961 in Point Comfort. Funeral services set for Thursday December 21 at Buffington Funeral Home Shiner at 8 45 a m then to Shiner Catholic Church for Requiem Mass at 9 00 a m. Wasary to be recited at the funeral home December 20 at 7 30 p m. Interment in Shiner Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve R. Polasek
Shiner
Route 3
Point Comfort
Buffington Funeral Home
Shiner Catholic Church
Wasary
Funeral
Shiner Catholic
Last Rites Held In Shiner For Rose M Siegel
Rose Marie Siegel of New Braunfels died suddenly December 17 1961 at the New Braunfels Hospital at age 1 year 11 months and 21 days Her funeral was in Shiner with Father John Hanacek officiating Burial followed at Shiner Catholic Cemetery Survivors include her parents Charlie and Annie Siegel her brother Marvin and grandparents Jerome and Siegel Kubecka of Shiner
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Rose Marie Siegel
Merriweather
New Braunfels
New Braunfels Hospital
Buffington Funeral Home
Shiner
Shiner Catholic Church
John Hanacek
Shiner Catholic
Fred Siegel, Jr
Thomas Siegel
Edward Heiman
Daniel Machacek
Kenny Kubecka
Donald Brom
Little Rose Marie
Charlie and
Annie (Kubecka) Siegel
SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Marvin Siegel
Jerome Siegel
Albert Kubecka
Hospital Patients and Dismissals listing
Hospital weekly lists show patients Walter Schmidt Anton Hodanek Frank Simper Mrs Caroline Valenta Edwin Wolters Valentine Chlek Otto Fisseler Jim Falt Charles Chovanetz Mrs Minnie Hoerig Mrs Edgar P Winkenwerder Shiner Joe Bocks ch Moulton Joe Novak Mrs August Madala and baby Yoakum Dismissed patients include Walter Goetz Clarence Sembera Mrs Ernest Kral Henry Greive Mrs Frank Stach Mrs Frank Steiner Mrs J W York John Muska Mrs Joe F Smith Dennis M Kocian Colored Unit Annie Eula Mayberry Sign near school urges Use your eyes but save the pupils.
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Walter Schmidt
Anton Hodanek
Frank Simper
Caroline Valenta
Edwin Wolters
Valentine Chilek
Otto Fisseler
Jim Falt
Charles Chovanetz
Minnie Hoerig
Edgar P. Winkenwerder
Shiner
Joe Bocksch
Moulton
Joe Novak
August Madala
Yoakum
Walter Goetz
Clarence Sembera
Ernest Kral
Henry Greive
Frank Stach
Frank Steiner
J. W. York
John Muska
Joe F. Smith
Dennis M. Kocian
Annie Eula Mayberry
Gonzales County Savings Announces 1961 Dividend
The Gonzales County Savings and Loan Association declares its twenty fourth semi annual dividend of 4 percent on all savings and investment accounts payable December 31 1961. Over 3000 share in 154000 earnings for period July 1 to December 31 1961. Assets total 9500000 with 830000 in capital and reserves.
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Gonzales County Savings and Loan Association
Federal Home Loan Bank
Department of Banking
State of Texas
Association
Deer Kills Oscar Weber on Seidenberger Place
A deer killed Oscar Weber a four pointer on the Albert Seidenberger place Saturday December 16. It was Oscar’s first kill after many years of hunting.
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Oscar Weber
Albert Seidenberger
Oscar
aSmers
Shiner Dance Club Christmas Dance at Legion Park
Shiner Dance Club hosts a Christmas dance on Thursday night December 28 at Legion Park. Each member couple may bring a guest couple and music will be provided by Jurecka's Orchestra.
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Shiner Dance Club
Legion Park
Jurecka
Fire Chief Urges Care With Fire This Holiday Season
The message asks residents to help the fire chief and his crew have a safe Christmas by avoiding house fires. It notes the chief and his men, like others, want quiet family dinners and a peaceful holiday, and encourages careful use of candles and decorations to prevent a costly rebuilding bill in January.
Firemen's Dance New Year's Eve in Shiner
The Shiner Volunteer Fire Department announces its annual New Year's Eve dance for Sunday December 31 at Legion Park. Joe Patek and His Orchestra provide music. tickets go on sale Saturday December 16 at $1.00 each. Donations and ticket purchases can be arranged by calling officials.
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Shiner Volunteer Fire Department
Legion Park
Joe Patek
Shiner
Holiday News Desk Solicits Gazette Tips
Gazette staff asks readers to report holiday events and gatherings to ensure complete community coverage of guests, parties, trips, and special occasions during the Christmas season. Call in details about local happenings for inclusion.
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Gazette
Souvenir Plates Now Available From PTA Sponsor
High School souvenir plates for sale priced at 2.25 without hanger rack or 2.50 with. Interested buyers may contact Superintendent David Little or Max Seidenberger and Joe Kirk for details.
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PTA
Supt
David Little
Max Seidenberger
Joe Kirk
The Gazette Yule Gift Promotion
The Gazette offers 52 weekly issues as a Christmas gift with home news. Subscriptions may include a Christmas card notification. One year rate is $3.00 plus 6c state tax.
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The
Gazette
Knights of Columbus Meeting and Clothing Drive
Knights of Columbus will hold a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday December 21 at the Catholic Parish Gym. Members are urged to attend. The annual infant clothing drive for the Holy Father’s Storeroom is now underway with donations to be left in church vestibule boxes.
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Knights of Columbus
Catholic Parish
Holy Father
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Shiner Cemetery Endowment Fund
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
52Nd Military Police Company
Donald R. Rodriguez
Stephen D. Walker
John C. Gilbert
Shiner Baptist Church
Charles N. Russell
Kono TV
Sun
Edwin J. Oehlke
Shiner Brethren Church
H. E. Beseda
Post Office
Steve Polasek
Rose M. Siegel
Mr. and
Mrs. Lee J. Sedlmeyer
Ella E. Lane
John L. Haverda
Frank Fojte
Bennie Eicher
Larry Sedlmeyer
Anne Sedlmeyer
Shiner Gazette
Gonzales County Savings and Loan
Lynn Smith, Sr
R. H. Walker, Jr
T. M. Wright
Henry A. Majefski
Edward Reese
R. L. Miller
Ross Boothe
W. R. Knight
W. B. Denman
Adele Holt
Dorothy Bond
Lucille Schultz
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