Messiah and Winter Reflections From Christmas to Spring
The piece recalls Handel’s Messiah as a charitable landmark that revived his career after 1741, noting Dublin premiere in 1742 and King George II’s stood performance in London. It then shifts to winter wisdom from poet Jamie Fulerton, urging contemplation, reading, and patience as winter begins December 22, with spring promised ahead.
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George Frederick Handel
London
Ireland
Handel
Dublin
Geo. II
London Foundling Hospital
Emergency feed loan program announced for dairymen and cattle producers
State Director L. J. Cappleman announced special provisions for emergency feed loans to dairymen and beef cattle producers in designated counties. Loans cover hay and grain purchases for 18 months with初 deferral up to six months, contingent on lack of private credit. Contact County Supervisor George E. Riedel in Gonzales for details.
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L. J. Cappleman
Farmers Home Administration
Cappleman
George E. Riedel
Gonzales
Lavaca
Burchard
St. George Street
Texas
Holiday News Please Call In From Gazette Readers
With the Christmas season busy the Gazette asks readers to report holiday happenings including guests parties trips and other special occasions. Readers may mail notes or postcards to share complete community accounts.
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Gazette
The
Letter of thanks from Roy Mewes after recovery
Roy H. Mewes announces he has left the hospital and is recuperating at home after surgery. He credits modern medicine and the prayers and well wishes from Shiner and Little Rock friends, and asks that the Gazette be sent to his new North Little Rock address. He wishes a happy holiday season.
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North Little Rock
Ark
Shiner
Texas
Little Rock
Roy H. Mewes
Forest Park Trailer Court Lot
Rt. 1
North Little Rock, Ark
Last Rites for Mrs. Fred Luecke
Mrs Annie P Luecke of La Grange died December 12 1963 at Fayette Memorial Hospital age 75. Funeral held December 14 at Mt Calvary Lutheran Church with Rev T H Graalmann. Burial in Waldeck cemetery. Survived by husband three stepsons four sisters four brothers two step grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. Body lay in state at Koenig Funeral Home until noon Saturday.
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Annie P. Luecke
la Grange
Fayette Memorial Hospital
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
T. H. Graalmann
Waldeck
Alp
Adolph and
Frederica Best Hempel
Fred Luecke
Shiner
Anton Luecke
Albert Luecke
Nechanitz
Johnnie Luecke
Houston
Emma Noah
San Antonio
Otto Sanitz
Yoakum
Henry Wefer
Bebe
Fritz Tuch
Cost
Willie
Adolph
Paul
Herman Hempel
Koenig Funeral Home
CYO Christmas Party Set for December 26
Parish youth are urged to attend the CYO Christmas Party to be held Thursday December 26 at 7 30 p m in the Catholic Parish Gym.
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CYO
Old Legends On Magic Mule And Camel At Christmas
A Syrian tale says a traveler tied his mule to a tree on Epiphany Eve and found it cradled in the branches at midnight when the Holy Infant appeared. Another legend holds the Wise Men’s younger camel was granted immortality by the baby Jesus near the Nativity. Date palms show foliage disease in South Texas.
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Jesus
Huser Family Welcomes Baby Girl Sandra Ann
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Huser of Nixon on the birth of their daughter Sandra Ann at Mil lington Hospital. The newborn weighed five pounds seven ounces and is welcomed by three brothers with grandparents Ludwig Caka and Joe Huser of Shiner mentioned.
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Franklin Huser
Nixon
Millington Hospital
Sandra Ann
Ludwig Caka
Joe Huser
Shiner
Gonzales Savings & Loan Sets 44 Percent Dividend Rate
The Gonzales County Savings & Loan Board announced a new anticipated dividend rate of 44 percent effective January 1, 1964 and noted a December 31, 1963 semi annual payout at 4 percent. Over 3,600 shareholders will share in the $191,000 December dividend for the July 1 to December 31 period. The association reports 1963 earnings of $375,000 for savers, more than $10 million in savings, $12.4 million in assets, and $1.2 million in reserves. cumulative 14 year dividends total $1,929,000.
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Gonzales County Savings & Loan Association
Federal Home Loan Bank
Lynn Smith, Sr
R. H. Walker, Jr
T. M. Wright
Henry A. Majerski
Edward Reese
R. L. Miller
Ross Boothe
Dr. W. B. Denman
L. H. Burchard
Mrs John Willberg Rites Held In Moulton
Obituary notes the December 16 1963 death of Annie Willberg 89 in Comfort. Services held December 17 at St Josephs Church Moulton with burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. survivors include two daughters and several grandchildren.
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John Willberg
Moulton
Poll Tax Due By Jan 31 For Voting In 1964
Texas voters are reminded by County Tax Assessor-Collector Frances Polasek that the poll tax of 1.75 must be paid by January 31, 1964 to participate in 1964 elections. Exemptions apply for those 60 before Jan 1, 1963 and for those turning 21 after Jan 1, 1963 or in 1964, with certificates required. Disabled persons and National Guard members pay 1.00, and the Election Code allows tax payment by immediate family but not siblings. Mail payments must include name, address, voting precinct, age, time in state, sex, race, citizenship, birth country and birth date.
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Texas
Frances Polasek
National Guard
Dance Club Shiner Christmas Dance at Legion Park
Dance Club Shiner hosts a Christmas dance on Saturday night December 28 at Legion Park. Each member couple may bring a guest couple. Music by Ray Krenek and His Orchestra starts at 8 30 p.m.
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Shiner Dance Club
Legion Park
Ray Krenek
Orchestar
Ed Beinhauer Dies in Nordheim at 73
Former Shinerite Ed Beinhauer died at his Nordheim home on December 11 1963 aged 73 He is survived by his wife Helen a daughter Janet Young of Nordheim and two grandchildren Funeral services were held December 13 1963 at the Chapel of the Mollenhauer Funeral Home with burial in Nordheim Cemetery The Rev Rudolph Hoffman officiated and pallbearers included Elo Pfeifer Walter Baumann Rudy Leister Alvin Leister Harold Stirl and Edward Koteras Beinhauer was born June 13 1890 in Shiner He lived in Nordheim since 1918 and ran a tavern before his health failed He was a member of St Ann church and active in civic affairs He was preceded in death by siblings Otto Beinhauer Jr Louise Schroller Tilie Zetzmann Annie Rannefeld and Ellie Siedler
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John
Annie) Willberg
Moulton
Europe
Charles Hirsch
America
Weimar
John Willberg
Moulton St. Joseph’s Catholic
Boursville
Willberg
Johnnie Krum
Comfort
Henry Janssen
Converse
Smith Funeral Home
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Father Henry Kilcher
Moulton Catholic
Schaetter
Johnnie
Bessie) Krum
Henry
Elsie) Janssen
Rudy
Martha) Jaroszewski
Adam
Alma) Wendel
Anton
Lilly) Ullmann
Shiner
Willie
Selma
Alvin Leister
Harold Stirl
Edward Koteras
Mollenhauer Chapel
B. C. Kaminski
Helen Beinhauer
Jack
Janet) Young
Nordheim
Edmund Joe Beinhauer
Otto Beinhauer
Mary Gumpler
Helen Renken
Roscoe
Texas
St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Otto Beinhauer, Jr
Joe
Louise) Schroller
Tilie) Zetzmann
Walter
Annie) Rannefeld
Rudolph
Ellie) Siedler
Edward Malik Hospital Visit from Houston Family
Edward Malik, patient at St Marys Hospital Galveston, is visited by his family including Georgia Malik Ed Ski Sladecek and Mr and Mrs Isidor Malik of Houston. He remains for four more weeks and friends may write to Room 123 St Marys Hospital Galveston Texas.
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Georgia Malik
Ski” Sladecek
Isidor Malik
Houston
Edward Malik
Isidor Malik Sr
Shiner
St. Mary’s Hospital
Galveston
Texas
Firemen's Dance New Year's Eve in Shiner
The Shiner Volunteer Fire Department announces its annual New Year’s Eve dance at Legion Park on Tuesday December 31. Joe Patek and His Orchestra provide music. tickets cost $1.00 and are on sale now. Public support for the firemen is urged. no fireworks allowed on park premises.
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Shiner Volunteer Fire Department
Legion Park
Joe Patek
Shiner
Major Odom warns against underestimating Texas holiday death toll
Major Kent Odom of the South Texas Region warns motorists to heed Texas DPS 96 holiday traffic deaths forecast for Christmas to New Year. He notes last year's 92 estimate yielded 98 fatalities and urges slower driving, careful night speed, and planned rest to cut one car crashes and total toll.
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Kent Odom
South Texas
Texas Department of Public Safety
Odom
Shiner Dance Club Plans January Meeting at Bank
The Shiner Dance Club will hold a meeting Friday night January 3 at 7:30 PM in the First National Bank. Members are asked to attend for announcements and event planning.
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Shiner Dance Club
First National Bank
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Simper
Carol Zimmer
Sandy Koenning
Annie Fikac
Jo Annman
Becky Little
Havel Studio
Jamie Fulerton
Mrs
Lee J. Sedimeyer
Ella E. Lane
John L. Haverda
Bennie Eicher
Frank Fojtek
Mrs. Millard Sonntag
Larry Sedimeyer
R. J. Pesek
Anne Sedimeyer
the Shiner Gazette
Gloria
Carolyn Peterson
Albert R. Peterson
Methodist Parsonage
Gonzales Savings & Loan
Shinerite
Beinhauer
Texas Department Public Safety
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