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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1966
Page
1
Notes and comments urge a hopeful New Year amid problems and praise confidence. A tale of a storm at sea shows one man’s simple smile guiding a rescue, while a curbside act of kindness moves a corporate executive to order cement. Be considerate of others. Open House and hospitality mark New Year celebrations.
Residents of Trinity Lutheran Home enjoyed a Christmas party on December 23 with many gifts donated by churches and organizations. Auxiliary members sorted and distributed gifts for 46 residents as 5:30 p.m. program featured Mrs Velma Gehrels on carols and readings by Rev F E Eilers.
The Gonzales County Sheriff reports a partial skeleton found north of Gonzales on November 4 1966 is that of a 19 year old Black girl. Evidence suggests she died from an unhealed pelvis or rib injuries dating about six months prior. The skeleton was found by Mrs Cecil Smith and sent to the Austin crime laboratory for confirmation.
The piece notes January 1 as a birthday date for famous figures like J Edgar Hoover and Betsy Ross and marks historic events including Haiti declaring independence in 1804 Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 Australia becoming a commonwealth in 1901 and the US parcel post starting in 1913. It also recalls the 18th Amendment ratified on January 16 1919 prohibiting alcohol.
The Shiner Volunteer Fire Department announces its annual New Year’s Eve dance at Legion Park on Saturday December 31. Joe Patek and His Orchestra provide music, free tables are available, and the event proceeds to support local firefighters. Tickets and donations may be arranged at the First National Bank or by contacting fire department members.
Mr and Mrs Johnny Will born in San Antonio celebrate the arrival of a son named John Keith born Tuesday December 13 1966 at a San Antonio hospital weighing eight pounds fifteen ounces. Sister Michelle seven smiles at the new brother and grandparents Mrs Ed Kloesel of Victoria and Mrs John Willborn Sr of Poteet share in the joy.
Mrs Joe Siegel of Shiner died at 5 15 am Friday December 23 1966 at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital at age 88. Funeral rites were held December 24 1966 at Buffington Funeral Home and Shiner Catholic Church with Rev Father John J Hanacek officiating. Burial followed in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Survived by four sons two daughters eleven grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral attendance reflected the esteem she was held in.
DPS estimates Texas will see 47 traffic fatalities during Christmas weekend under Operation Deathwatch. Col. Homer Garrison Jr. says expanded enforcement from December 23 to 26 aims to reduce deaths and property damage, urging motorists to join the safety effort. The campaign continues into New Year’s week.
The Shiner Fire Department met December 7 1966 electing officers by acclamation include President Elmer Schneider and Chief Wilbur Minear. New member Arnold Riske welcomed with hat and badge. Fire calls noted grass fires and a city alarm at Sofka Salvage Yard. New Year plans and safety notices followed with DPS traffic safety cooperation highlighted.
Postmaster Arthur Ward warned that mail receptacles are protected by federal law and heavy penalties apply for damaging mailboxes. He cited 25 000 damaged receptacles and 2 641 arrests in the year to June 30, detailing various state court penalties and juvenile sanctions for mailbox vandalism.
The Guadelupe Valley Electric Cooperative mailed patronage refund checks totaling about $97,500 to roughly 10,000 members who used GVEC service in 1956. This marks the 12th consecutive year of refunds, bringing total refunds to over $1,190,000 in 12 years. The non profit cooperative credits excess revenue to members by usage and uses the board approved cash refunds to reduce the 1956 member electricity costs.
The trucking industry launches a campaign to promote safe driving practices and alertness during the holiday period, urging drivers and fleets to follow safety protocols and reduce accident risk.
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