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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1967
Page
6
The November Grand Jury met, with 20 prisoners processed in Lavaca County jail and $797.50 in fines collected. Sheriff Ronnie Dodds notes a busy month, detailing daily dispatches, DWI arrests, burglaries, and court actions, and wishes readers a Merry Christmas and safe holidays.
The 90th Congress closes with final passage of key bills including Foreign Aid, OEO amendments, and Social Security changes. The budget speeds cutbacks for 12 percent across agencies and a 13 percent Social Security benefit increase. Postal rates rise and pay raises occur as families cope with higher living costs.
The Union of Czech Catholic Women of Texas observed its 70th anniversary on December 10 at 2:30 p.m. with a Mass at St. Joseph's Church in Yoakum. Bishops and about 12 clergy attended, delivering sermons in Czech and English, followed by a reception. Wreaths were laid at the graves of the first two presidents, Annie Jakubik and Marie Jurek, with the society founded in Yoakum on November 21, 1897. The organization now has 132 societies and 22,000 members, guided by officers led by president Benita Pavlu.
The Madonna bridge club of Hallettsville hosted its annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange at Mrs. Mealy Plummer’s home on December 12. Members contributed food and 25 cents each meeting to charity, with carols, a festive centerpiece by Mrs. Martin Wagner, and a holiday menu featuring roast, green beans, macaroni and cheese, fruit, olives, rolls, and holiday jello.
A local ad urges buying life insurance to support family and future needs. Joseph Muras of Shiner, Texas, promotes 46 years of experience and offers contact via LY 4-3871. The message links daily bread to spiritual life and financial security.
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