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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1966
Page
5
Richard A. Weevers shares two Christmas stories for children. A tiny evergreen becomes the kingly gift through angelic stars, and poinsettias arise from a Mexican girl’s offering. The piece ends with a plea to smile this season.
Mrs Oscar Weber expresses sincere gratitude to Doctors J D and Pat Wagner and the Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital staff for care during her confinement. She thanks Rev F E Eilers Rev Ervin M Jordan and all visitors for prayers flowers gifts and cards.
Gonzales and Flatonia market notes record activity on December 17 and 19 1966. Stronger steer calves and top quality packer cows priced higher while hogs stayed steady. Readings include totals of 1195 cattle 250 hogs 35 horses and 5 sheep at Gonzales sale with no Dec 23 sale and next Dec 31. Flatonia shows on hand 785 cattle and 350 additional animals.
The Bruns Pfeil and Dianne attended the annual presentation of Christmas Vespers at Texas Luther Hogs. Livestock prices posted for butchers and stockers across calves cows hogs, with higher stocker steer calves and steady hogs. No sale Monday. next sale set for Monday January 2 1967.
Ronald Pfeil of the TLC band took part in a college program at Seguin on Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Robert Motal of Yorktown visited on Monday their uncle Carl Hagemeister.
Shiner girls went 1 2 in Nordheim tournament losing to Navarro 66 31 winning over Smiley 36 29 and falling to Yoakum in OT. Sandy Laas made all tournament team. Next home games vs Yoakum and Bastrop set for December 23 and January 3 1967.
Rotary guests gathered at Shiner High School Cafetorium for the district Christmas party where Anton Roodt of Potchefstroom South Africa spoke as Rotary exchange student. Roodt, among 151 scholars chosen for Rotary Foundation study abroad, discussed his aim to study English at the University of Texas and his background in English honors and debate.
Shiner dominated Nordheim in the first round 67 to 40 led by Steve Glomb 23 points and 18 rebounds. In subsequent rounds Shiner beat Smiley 80 to 60 and Nordheim 60 to 38 to claim the championship, with Glomb and Turek named to the all tournament team.
Mr and Mrs Leo Pavlica celebrated their golden anniversary at St James Catholic Church Gonzales with a Thanksgiving Mass and renewal of vows officiated by Rev Anthony Elsing. Relatives gathered at Herman Sons Hall for a traditional Texas style feast and gold themed wedding cakes.
In loving memory of John Vavricka who died December 23, 1954. He sleeps in a silent grave while his family says they miss him more with time. Sadly missed by his daughter Mrs Victor Patek and Mrs Jimmie Mauric.
The family expresses deep appreciation for condolences and services after Frank J. Tomek’s death. Special thanks go to Rev Father John Hanacek for consoling at last rites and to Dr Robert J. Wagner for prompt summons. Gratitude extends to Knights of Columbus for the rosary, Buffington Funeral Home staff, altar boys, choir, pallbearers, American Legion for military rites, and all who sent food, flowers, mass offerings, or sympathy cards.
A local insurance advertisement urges readers to insure life with Pan-American Life. Joseph Muras is listed as General Agent and provides the phone contact in Shiner Texas 77984. The copy emphasizes widow and children after a husband's death and securing family protection.
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