Yuletide benevolence and reflections close 1966
A front page notes section reflects on Christmas charity, a blind reader’s kindness request, and a meditation on peace and humanity. It highlights Israel's Mount of the Beatitudes visitors, Van Dyke quotations, and the hope for contentment in 1967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
Lower Galilee
Holy Land
Jesus
Sea of Galilee
Nazareth and
Cana
Henry van Dyke
Christ
Draft Board Sends Six For Induction
Six men from the local draft board were sent to San Antonio for induction into the armed services on Wednesday December 14. Named for induction were Henry W. Winkler Pedro A. De La Rosa Richard Perez Elroy Sternadel Moses Adams Jr and Antonio Lopez. A group also went for physical examinations prior to induction listing A J Davis Joe A Macias III James W Leist Robert B Brown Jimmy W Heiman Ray Pompa Thomas A Ervin Jr Alfredo Bustos Robert Steffek Benjamin Ohnheiser Larry L Dietschke Lawrence H Wheat Delton W West Kenneth W Iley Raymond R Martinez Alvin Wenske Ronald L Pick Joe Smith Wayne O Havel. 2-0 5-0-1-0-5-
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San Antonio
Armed Services
Henry W. Winkler
Pedro A. de la Rosa
Richard Perez
Elroy Sternadel
Moses Adams Jr
Antonio Lopez
A. J. Davis
Joe A. Macias III
James W. Leist
Robert B. Brown
Jimmy W. Heiman
Ray Pompa
Thomas A. Ervin Jr
Alfredo Bustos
Forty Two Club Christmas Party at Pesek Farm
The Forty Two Club of Hallettsville met for a Christmas party on December 13 at the R. J. Pesek farm. Hosts provided a turkey with trimmings and desserts while members brought drinks. Attending couples included Joe Novak, Leo Besetsny, Emil Svab, Otto Zappe, G. H. Gerdes, and the Peseks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pesek Farm
Hallettsville
R. J. Pesek
Holiday News Report Request and Travel Plans
The Gazette asks readers to report holiday happenings including guests parties trips and other specials to provide complete community records. Miss Mayme Merseburger will spend Christmas holidays in Mathis and Beeville starting Friday.
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Gazette
Mayme Merseburger
Mathis
Beeville
CDA Christmas Social Brings Members Together
A CDA meeting in St Paul December 6 featured messages on vocations and charity. The group reported near 60 garments for the Leper Jacket Project, approved Christmas boxes and donations, and welcomed new members. Door prizes and Advent wreath details accompanied remarks by Rev Father Hanacek and songs led by Vice Regent Elvera Jaks.
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Court St. Paul
Casa Fiesta
Marie Wagner
Elvera Jaks
Georgie Hubner
CDA
Doris Aschenbeck
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Draft Board
R.A.V
Charlie Chrastecky
Ieet
Federal Land Banks
Federal Land Bank
San Marcos
St. Louis
Gonzales
Texas
Ujr
Edgar’s
Mark
S & H Farm & Ranch Services
Canyon
Rubin Lindemann
South Market
John J. Hanacek
John Kopczynski
Shiner
Aug. J. Janak
Houston
Puebla
Mex
Patrick, Robert
John Dennis Wagner
Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital
Emma Krause
Frank C. Malina
Daniel
Frank Edward
Edwin Werner
Dennis Machart
Thomas Muehlstein
Jerry B
Agnes Havel
Shiner Drug CO
Shiner Texas
Nevada
Walter Herder
Cushman
McGee Yoakum
Boehm Tractor Sales
Mr. Hogan
Stiborek Rt
Herman
Louis Herman Jr
Shiner Gazette
Dewitt Poth & Son
Hopkins St
Yoakum
George Watzlavick
Frank M. Wagner Memorial Hospital Foundation
W. E. Williams
Edna
Tex
Cliff
Grand Ave
Marcak Home & Auto Supply
Farmall Super
Calvin Obold
Moulton
Witting
Hutham Clover Seed
Paul H. Stock
Shiner, LY
Wayne Feeds
Wayne
Roeder’s
Linoleum
Muska
Johnnie A. Siegel
Janota
Charlie Janota Jr
Jerry J. Patek
Victor Pulkrabek
W. Rank St
Shiner Trailer Park
Joseph Muras
Hallettsville, Texas
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Sun
Cary Grant
Jim Hutton
Connie
Smith
The
Stonemans
Webb Pierce
Margie Singleton
Come! Technicolor
Picha Trading Store
Pulliam St
Sandran
Bednar
Henry Schierschwitz Shiner
Turner
Garfield
Grand Theatre
Yoakum, Texas
Joseph E.levinie
Embassy Pictures Mime Technicolor
Joseph E. Levine
Pathe
Tony Curtis
Virna
Lisi
George C.scott
Norman Panama
Melvin Frank
Dey
Serverotoy
Larry Gelbart
Peter Barnes
Norman
Pima Technicolor
Warner Bros
Elvis Presley
RAGON
Insurance
L. E
Denmark
Insurance Agency
G. Hermann
Gonzales, Texas
Legion Hall
Leroy Matocha
Jurecka
Hallettsville Legion Hall
Moods Adm
Hub City
Butane
Propane
Lavaca County
Butane CO
Shine
Kirk
Legion Park
Joe Patek
Orch
Shiner, Texas
Orchestra
Adm
Kolar
Stanek
American Legion
Melvin Harbers
Edgar Kram
F.O
Adj
Clarence Studio
St. Paul
Shiner Memorial Post
VFW
AD. Seidenberger
Monroe Menke
Henry J. Fietsam
Msgr
Netardus
Council
Felix Hybner
G.K
Oscar B. Fisseler
F.S
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