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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1964
Page
4
A Texas Safety Association appeal urges drivers to honor the moral law Thou Shalt Not Kill during Christmas travel. It calls for constant alertness behind the wheel to prevent deaths and injuries, reminding readers to consider loved ones and other drivers in holiday planning.
An overview of Christmas lore from mistletoe and holly to cherry trees and Santa Claus. It notes Roman origins of kissing under mistletoe, holly at Saturnalia, Christian symbolism, the Cherry Tree Carol, Santa’s evolution from Dutch Sinterklaas, and key figures like Moore, Nast, and St Nicholas. It also covers church organ history and classic works Handel's Messiah and Silent Night.
Shiner Catholic Church lists Christmas confession hours on Thursday December 24 from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. with Masses at Midnight and 6:30, 7:15, 8:00, and 9:30 a.m. on Christmas Day. The message emphasizes peace, love, and reflections on faith, signed by Father John J. Hanacek and Father Alphonse Padalecki. Additional services include a 11:00 p.m. candlelight service on Thursday and 9:00 a.m. Christmas Day service and Sunday School, plus a 7:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve service.
The Methodist Church shares a multi facet Christmas reflection praising beauty sharing singing and loving tied to Luke 1 5 2 4 and asks readers to read the Christmas story. Trinity Lutheran Home offers Christmas greetings and invites the community to a two part service including meditation and a Communion service at Holy Communion at 6 p m and 7 p m on Jan 3 1965 and year end wishes from Rev E J Oehlke.
The Luther League holds its annual candlelight service on Thursday December 24 at 11 00 p m with John Schroeder delivering the Christmas message. Special music scripture and prayers will be offered by the Luther League. members and friends are invited to attend.
William C Ray of Route 4 Hallettsville died September 4 1964 in Shiner at age 74. Funeral held September 6 in Strawn with Church of Christ minister. Buried Strawn Cemetery. Survived by widow five sons three daughters siblings and grandchildren. Burnis Ray preceded in death in Korea.
The date was fixed by Pope Julius I around 349 A.D. after church officials debated January and March options and agreed on December 25. Epiphany occurs January 6, marking Jesus baptism the Wise Men visit and Cana miracle.
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