Notes and Comments Christmas reflections from The Gazette
A self addressed note from Manteca dated December 12 1966 expresses devotion to The Gazette and requests meeting writer R A Weevers. The piece ponders Christmas faith, star of Bethlehem, peace and good will, and the spiritual meaning beyond material life. It ends with a teaser for continued notes on the back page.
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Manteca
Calif
R. A. Weevers
Gazette
Bethlehem
Christ
John J. Hanacek
Charles Carolan
Shiner Holiday Closings And School Schedules
Christmas and New Year holidays fall on Sundays in 1967, so Shiner closes Monday December 26 and Monday January 2 as legal holidays. Shiner Public Schools end December 23 and resume January 3. St Ludmila's Academy and St Pauls High close December 23 at 2:30 pm and resume January 2. The post office operates on December 24 until noon. no window service or rural deliveries on December 26 and January 2.
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City of
Shiner
Shiner Public
St Ludmila’s Academy
St. Paul’s High School
Shiner Post Office
Early Christmas Mailing Enthusiasm From Shiner Post Office
Postmaster Arthur T. Ward praises Shiner Texas residents for cooperation during the holiday rush. He notes that by December 24 all mail should be delivered before Christmas Eve with no backlog. About 10 000 pieces were handled on the pre-Christmas Monday. ZIP codes and early mailing boosted efficiency since 1959.
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Arthur T. Ward
Shiner
Texas
Post Office Department
Birth announcements for Richard Vernon Wendt and David Jerome Siegel
Mr and Mrs Charles Wendt of Victoria announce the birth of son Richard Vernon on December 14 at DebTar Hospital Victoria. Weighing 6 pounds 15 ounces. Grandparents Mr and Mrs E E Powell of Freer and Mr and Mrs Otto Wendt of Victoria. Great grandparents Rosa Lee Powell Luling and Ella Wendt Shiner. Mr and Mrs Laddie G Siegel of San Antonio announce baby boy David Jerome born December 10 weighing 9 pounds 2 ounces.
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Charles Wendt
Victoria
Richard Vernon
DewTar Hospital
E. E. Powell
Freer
Otto Wendt
Rosa Lee Powell
Luling
John Chandler
Ella Wendt
Shiner
Hallie Jones
Gonzales
B. W. Jones
Austin
Laddie G. Siegel
San Antonio
David Jerome
Gazette Gift Subscriptions Offer A Year Of News
The Shiner Gazette promotes gift subscriptions that deliver 52 issues a year as Christmas presents. Optional Christmas card notification available. One year rate set at $3.00 with add ons and ordering details. Also includes a tip for cleaning linoleum using paraffin and flannel for a renewed look.
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The
Gazette
Shiner Gazette
Frank Bujnoch Rites Outline for December 10
Frank Bujnoch Sr. of Moulton died December 9 1966 at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital Shiner at 90 years 10 months 18 days. Funeral services were held December 10 at 8 45 am from Smith Funeral Home Moulton with Requiem Mass at St. Josephs Church. He was born January 21 1876 in Trycovice Czechoslovakia and came to America 1905. Survivors include his wife Johanna Bujnoch of Moulton three sons a daughter three stepsons and three stepdaughters. He was a member of St Isidore s Lodge and Hermann Sons Lodge of Moulton.
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Frank Bujnoch Sr
Moulton
Frank Wagner
Shiner
Smith Funeral Home
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Robert Schmidt
Emil Winklarek
Mr. Bujnoch
Trycovice
Czechoslovakia
America
Agnes Golik
Wied
Bujnoch
Johanna Sofka
St. Isidore’s Lodge
Hermann Sons Lodge
Deerslayer Chuck Stratman Bags First 8-Point Buck
Chuck Stratman of the Cheapside area celebrated after he killed an 8-point buck on the Bill Zappe Jr Ranch last Saturday evening. He said the hunt marked his first successful kill on that property.
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Chuck Stratman
Bill Zappe Jr
Cheapside
Rites Held in California for Adolph Selzer
Funeral services for Adolph Selzer of San Joaquin California were held December 5 1966 at Sullivan Barns and Blair Funeral Home and continued with a Requiem Mass at St Johns Cathedral Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery Pallbearers were Charlie Seifert Oscar Selzer Joe Anderson Edgar Snyder Emil Nicholi and Anton Galisti Selzer died December 2 at Bel Haven Convalescent Home Fresno at age 82 He was born October 31 1884 in Hallettsville Texas and married Dora Raab November 14 1906 The family moved to California in 1923 and settled in Fresno County He was a farmer and a member of St Vincent s Catholic Church He is survived by his wife five sons four daughters 21 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren and a sister etc plus a notes line about club dues.
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Adolph Selzer
San Joaquin
California
Sullivan, Barns and Blair
St. John’s Cathedral
Joseph Eberhardt
Holy Cross Cemetery
Charlie Seifert
Oscar Selzer
Joe Anderson
Edgar Snyder
Emil Nicholi
Anton Galisti
Selzer
Bel- Haven Con
St. Vincent’s Catholic Church
Adolph
Dora) Selzer
Calif
Paul
Richard
Harry
Elmer Selzer
Edgar Selzer
Hayward
Maurine Wagner
Meadow Vista
Alice Hansen
Annabelle Hansen
Kerman
Eldora Dumphin
Quincy
Frank
Clara) Wendel
Shiner
Joe Selzer
Victoria
Fred Selzer
Anton Selzer
Fresno
Albert Selzer
Mendota
Mary) Dworsky
Theresa Selzer
Rudolph
Annie) Haas
Augusta
Ida) Seifert
Moulton
August
Augusta) Elster
Rosenberg
Olga Ankenbauer
Frank J. Tomek
Midway
Buffington Funeral
Saints Cyril and Methodius’ Catholic Church
John J. Hanacek
Shiner Catholic Cemetery
Daniel Peters
Louis Dusek
Anton Janik
Laddie Struka
Steve Michalec Jr
Felix Hubner
Shiner Knights of Columbus
Buffington Chapel
Knights of Columbus
Legionnaires
Rudie Filip
Texas
Joseph J
Anna
Petra
Czechoslovakia
Hallettsville
France
Camp Travis
Ludmila Walcik
Tomek
American Legion Post
Frank J. Tomek Jr
Baytown
Allen
Carol) Haulley
Newport Beach
William
Lillian) Cochran
Houston
Edwin
Wilma) Tichavsky
Pasadena
Vlasta) Marple
Mt. View
Louis
Mary) Kuchar
Leon Paul Tomek
John
Alice) Kutac
Heavenly Mansion
Christmas Church Services and Message Across Two Parishes
A church notice outlines Christmas Masses and services for December 25 at Holy Mass midnight and morning times, plus a special service at Dilworth. It includes sermon excerpts on the meaning of Christmas by Pastor Ervin M Jordan and Christmas Eve Candlelight at Shiner Brethren Church, with pastor messages from Rev. John Gantt and Rev. Eilers.
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John Gantt
Frank J Tomek laid to rest in Shiner community
Frank J Tomek 71 of the Midway area died at home Tuesday December 13 1966. Funeral at Buffington Chapel Thursday December 15 with Requiem Mass at Saints Cyril and Methodius and burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. He served in France with the 35th Receiving Hospital and is survived by a son six daughters eight grandchildren and several siblings.
Hospital Patients and Dismissals Listed for Week
The list shows patients in the hospital this week including Mrs. Ray Seale Mrs. Delmar Laas Gus sie Haslbeck Ernest Kral and others. Dismissed patients include Manuel Garcia Mrs Oscar Weber Joe Schovajsa and others. UNITED DR MARTIN LUTHER CHURCH announces a candlelight service at 11 00 p m on Saturday December 24 with 9 00 a m Sunday School and 10 15 a m Worship Service led by Pastor F E Eilers.
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MLS
Jesse Cooke
Ray Seale
Delmar Laas
Gussie Haslbeck
Ernest Kral
Barbara Siegel
Angeline Roznovsky
Agnes Foelker
Adolph Lichey
Norbert Huber
Anton de Harde
Robert Struka
Martin Stary
Mary P. Price
Shiner
F. W. Hans
Willie Faltysek
Joseph Anderle
Moulton
Pete Kahanek
Schulenburg
Manuel Garcia
Oscar Weber
Joe Schovajsa
Angelina Polasek
William Roach
Jim Rab
Frank Brosch
Alphonse Kurtz
Joan Miculka
United DR. Martin Luther Church
Firemen's New Year Dance Hosted by Shiner Volunteers
The Shiner Volunteer Fire Department annou nces its annual New Year’s Eve dance for Saturday December 31 at Legion Park. Joe Patek and His Orchestra will provide music and tables are free. Tickets and donations can be arranged via the First National Bank or by contacting fire department members.
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Shiner Volunteer Fire Department
Legion Park
Joe Patek
Shiner
First National Bank
Help The Firemen To Have A Merry Holiday
Fire chief and crew urge careful holiday fire prevention around homes. Stay away from dry grass and weeds. even small sparks from cigarettes matches or bonfires can cause fires. Keep Christmas safe to avoid January rebuilding bills.
Frers Flower Shop Opens In New Location
Miss Elizabeth Frers invites friends and customers to visit the newly redecorated shop next to Shiner Drug Co. The store offers fresh cut flowers artificial arrangements sprays corsages and gift items and she stands ready to help with all floral needs.
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Elizabeth Frers
Shiner Drug Co
Miss Frers
Social Security Agent to Visit Shiner City Hall
A representative from the Social Security Office in Victoria Texas will be at Shiner City Hall at 9 AM on Friday December 23 1966 to help residents file retirement survivor disability or medicare claims and answer program questions.
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Social Security Office
Victoria
Texas
Shiner
City Hall
Holiday Event News Request From Gazette Staff
The Gazette seeks readers to report holiday happenings in the community. Submit news about guests, parties, trips, or other special occasions during the Christmas season. Send relevant details to the provided address to create a complete community record.
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Gazette
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Mrs. H. C. Kram” Ray
By Richard A. Veevers
New York City
Frank Bujnoch
Johanna Bujnoch
Ludwig Bujnoch
Karnes City
Richmond
James Bujnoch
Agnes Howe
Hobson
Otto Sofka
C. J. Sofka
J. J
Bessie) Sweeney
Hermina) Dudik
Galveston
Michael
Margaret) Krezsi
Dayton
Ohio
Petrusa Strakos
Joe Bujnoch
the Shiner Gazette
Lee J. Sedimeyer
Ella E. Lane
John L. Haverda
Larry Sedimeyer
Bennie Eicher
Lee
Bubba
Strauss
Mrs. Millard Sonntag
R. J. Pesek
Dilworth
Robert Patek
Oscar Fisseler
Shiner Methodist Church
God
Amos
Buddha
Confucius
Zoroaster
Israel
Isaiah
Jesus
Jesus Christ
God of Peace
Ervin M
Jordan
Shiner Baptist Church
Shiner Brethren Church
Eilers
F. E. Eilers
Shiner Catholic Church
Pastor
Frers
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