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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1967
Page
8
The article notes mistletoe used as holiday decor and a kiss under the plant. It explains the tradition granting a kiss to any maiden beneath it, with no historical rule requiring a berry to be removed after each kiss.
A brief line notes that once the berries were gone, the kissing privilege disappeared. The text is fragmentary and offers no broader context or identifiable names or events.
William Michael Roseland, 17, of 203 Tom Rob Dr, San Antonio, died Friday, December 15, 1967. Funeral services were held Monday, December 18 at 2 30 p.m. from Peace Lutheran Church, 4542 E Houston St.
Obituary and notices include a San Antonio death with burial in Sunset Memorial Park, survivors led by Theodore D. Roseland and Hilma Hanson Roseland, and friends in Shiner. A Houston visit marks Tracy Ann Meyer’s arrival as niece to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meyer. Local tributes report Elks Trail Ride thanks and hospital gratitude to Shiner residents and Texas Elks officials.
The family thanks relatives, friends, and neighbors for acts of kindness after the death of Mrs. Bertha Hoerig. Special gratitude goes to doctors, Trinity Lutheran Home staff, Rev. F. E. Kilers, organist, pallbearers, Buffington Funeral Home, and all who sent flowers, memorials, cards, food, or prayers. The Hoenig and Tieken Haag families, planning Christmas Day visits with W. Tieken’s parents in San Antonio and New Braunfels, express appreciation.
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