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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1968
Page
4
The piece outlines myths about toothaches from donkey kisses to parsley and stresses modern dentistry. It notes fluoride helps reduce decay, primary teeth’ role, and that decay cannot be cured but treated by fillings and good hygiene. It warns gum disease as a major cause of adult tooth loss and cites high prevalence of caries.
The piece notes ongoing disputes over umpire calls in early Little League games and urges players managers and parents to respect officials. It highlights recent games including Cardinals 14 Mets 3 with Paul Brooks and Ronnie Mayberry leading the Cardinals, Astros 3 Pirates 0 with David Vaclavik dominating on the mound, and Mustangs 9 Nailers 7 in a close Fire Dept. vs Mraz Lumber match.
Robert J. Pesek of Hallettsville and Pesek Monument Works was chosen vice president of the Monument Builders of The Southwest at the 24th annual convention June 9 11 1968 in the Menger Hotel San Antonio. James Allen Texarkana was named president with officers including Jerry F. Bouska Dallas and directors from Galveston Houston Tyler Waco Amarillo Houston Hillsboro.
Miss Marzele line Ann Shimek and Bernard James Patek were married Sunday April 28 1968 at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church Shiner Texas. The couple to reside in Houston with both families listed and the groom serving in the Army National Guard.
Airman First Class Lenert R. Heiman received a commendation for outstanding performance in the Denver Colorado Air Force Communications Center. He was cited as one of two operators achieving the highest operating efficiency in duty performance during the first quarter of 1968. Major Robert E. Nolan Jr. signed the recognition.
Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative sponsors the Miss GVEC-1968 contest in Gonzales at the new high school cafetorium on Friday June 21. Twelve entrants include Norma Nollkamper Shiner Sue Hindman Sandra Baron Martha Boothe Sharon Ruth Hermes Janie McElroy Agnes Pavliska Kathy Huebinger Vicki Williamson Elizabeth Drake Dena Rittiman and Bonnie Heinemeyer. Judging panel features Monette Shaw Jim Dawson and Jim Wiggins. Alternates will be chosen. A beauty aids demonstration starts at 1 00 p m with swimsuit and gown competition at 7 30 p m.
Victoria field rep answers questions on disability for dependents, new work credit rules for ages 24 to 31, and Medicare hospital insurance gains. Explanation covers new credits, filing anew, and 60 lifetime reserve days with $20 daily coinsurance. Readers can mail questions to Social Security Question Box in Victoria Texas.
Local church notices list Holy Mass times at Shiner Catholic Church including Sundays and Holy Days, confessions, first Friday rites, and pastor names. Shiner Methodist Church details Church School, worship, choir, boards, and pastor. Shiner Baptist Church outlines Sunday services, radio program, prayer,WMU and Sun-Beams groups with pastor Rev. J Earl Bryant. Also notes Mr and Mrs M B Null visiting Bishop and Miss Ann Gilstrap returning home.
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