Nordheim couple marks 60th wedding anniversary
Nordheim residents Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Onken celebrated sixty years of marriage on December 13, 1906, with a surprise family gathering at their Nordheim home. Attending were two children eight grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren, with cake served by relatives and a sermonette by Rev. N C Rensle. The couple wed in Shiner on December 13, 1906 and have lived in Nordheim most of their life.
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Nordheim
Fritz Oaken
Erwin Oaken
Louise
Fritz
Larry Wendel
Karnes City
Texas
Frank Styra Jr
Corpus Christi
Lambert Styra
Victoria
N. C. Rensle
Onken
Louise Kram
Shiner
Erwin Onken
Frank
Elsie) Styra Sr
Yorktown
Christmas Wrapping Waste Warns Of Fire Hazard
The Texas Safety Association warns that piled gift wrappings pose a severe fire risk. Homeowners should promptly dispose of paper and keep a waste basket or carton for immediate disposal.
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Austin
Texas Safety Association
Legion And Auxiliary Christmas Party Brightens Night
The American Legion and Auxiliary hosted their annual Christmas Party on December 13. Junior Auxiliary members staged a talented program followed by a Santa Claus visit delivering goodie bags to children. A lunch with coffee and punch was served beside a red poinsettia centerpiece and glowing tapers.
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The
American Legion and Auxiliary
Santa Claus
Holiday Decorations Present Fire Hazards
Association warns homeowners to place Christmas greenery away from candles fires and flames and to use fire resistant cloths and batting. It also notes the origin and meaning of Xmas from World Book Encyclopedia with a brief etymology of the letter X in Christ.
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Austin
Texas Safety Association
Christ
Christmas Tree Safety Caution From Local Fire Department
The Shiner Volunteer Fire Department urges residents to reduce Christmas tree fire hazards with safety tips from the Texas Safety Association. Advice covers fresh cuts, water, placement away from heat, proper lighting with UL labels, avoiding candles, avoiding flock sprays, and checking tree materials for flame resistance.
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Shiner Volunteer Fire Department
Shiner
Austin
Texas Safety Association
J. O. Musick
TSA
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Sanins Blessings
Ehold
Immanuel
St. Luke
Robert J. Wagner, M.D
John D. Wagner, M
Patrick J. Wagner, M.D
R. W. Williams, M.D
A. A. Darilek, Sr
D.D.S
A. Darilek, Jr
D.D
Legion and Auxiliary
Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc
Musick
National Safety Council
Yuletide
Edgar P. Kram
City of Shiner Light and Water Department
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