Origins of wedding customs and traditions in history
A survey of wedding lore notes June as the peak month for marriages in the U S. It traces customs to ancient Egypt Greece and Rome, including rings throws of shoes, bridal garters and blue borders, with references to Compton's Pictured Encyclopedia and cultural beliefs across civilizations.
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United States
America
Juno
Hera
Compton
Italy
Egypt
Land of the Pyramids
Rites Held for Mrs. Louise Koenning at Westhoff
Funeral services were held Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Westhoff for Mrs. Louise Koenning 82 wife of Otto Koenning of Shiner. Burial followed in Westhoff Cemetery. She leaves a daughter Lillie Schubert four sons Alfred Otto Rudolph and Alvin all of Westhoff eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
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Westhoff
St. John’s Lutheran Church of
Louise Koenning
Harold E. Fehler
Otto Koenning
Shiner
Koenning
Lillie Schubert
Alfred
Otto
Rudolph
Alvin Koenning
F. C. Neubauer
Gilbert and
Paul Mueller
Frieda Koenning
Edmund Koenning
Conservation tour showcases soil practices across South Texas
Gonzales County Soil Conservation District led a tour with over 100 observers from 50 counties as part of the Area III Save the Soil and Save Texas program. Stops included Clair Wright ranch showing aerial spraying in 1960 61 and coastal bermuda planting, John Haske farm with a two row corn and pea system, Tony Brietschopf farm with coastal bermuda grazing data, and Max Pearson place featuring a 2 1 2 acre pond with planned picnic area and fish stocking.
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Gonzales County Soil Conservation District
Save the Soil
Save
Texas
The
Fort Worth Press
South
Clair Wright Ranch
Penn Flying Service
Bermuda
Wright Place
John Haska
Haske
Tony Brietschopf
Brietschopf
Max Pearson
Orts
Soil Conservation Service
ACP
Sisters Attend UT Summer Session in Austin
Sisters Mildred and Carole Welhausen of Shiner attend University of Texas 1963 summer session in Austin. Mildred majors in math minoring in chemistry and will take an advanced chemistry course. Carole pre med track starts sophomore year and serves as youth counselor and assistant teacher at Kerrville encampment. Both members of Alpha Chi Omega and earned honors in 1962 63 term.
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Mildred
Carole Welhausen
Ray Welhausen
Shiner
University of Texas
Austin
Carole
Mt. Wesely
Kerrville
Alpha Chi Omega
Cordettes
Army Rotc
Sophmore
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
Pill Rollers Rally To Defeat Mobil Oilers 4-3
The League leading Pill Rollers beat the Mobil Oilers 4-3 after trailing 3-0. Ward allowed four hits and one walk on the mound, with Ne rada catching. Pill Rollers hitters included Benes, Ward, Jaehne, Klekar, Nerada and Boehm. Umpires were Seifert Berger Machart.
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Mobil Oilers
Oilers
Ward
Pill Rollers
James Nerada
Michael Ray Benes
Maurice Ward
Edwin Jaehne
Dennis Klekar
Alfred Boehm
Daniel Nevuda
Barry Kremling
Ronald Renken
Harvey Seifert
Ervin Berger
Bohumil Machart
Health And Safety Tips From The AMA
Water safety in sports rests on precautions and common sense. Never swim alone or at night in poor light, and avoid swimming soon after eating or when tired. Diving injuries come from shallow or unfamiliar water, so know depth and obstructions. Boating demands careful speeds, a second person, and a life belt for skiers. Sunburn and weather risks require shade and sunscreen. learn artificial respiration to prevent drownings.
Incarnate Word College graduates 1959 honor Mrs Zarsky in San Antonio
May 29 commencement at the Incarnate Word College auditorium San Antonio saw 213 students receive diplomas. Among them Mrs. Joseph V. Zarsky earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and will take the July Texas board exam in Austin. She is the former Elizabeth Klekar daughter of G J Klekar of Hallettsville. The Zarskys now live in San Antonio with her parents attending the exercises.
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Incarnate Word College of
San Antonio
Joseph V. Zarsky
Austin
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Israel
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Best Buy
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J. J. Rohan
la Vernia
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J. J. Vesely
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Travis Effenberger
Effenberger
Timothy
Janice Zimmerman
Victoria
Edwin Zimmerman
First National Bank
FDIC
Shiner, Texas
Gonzales County Soil Conservation District News
Vlasta Pesek
Stephen A. Pirkle
Gonzales
Shiner Catholic
Joe Pesek
Tom Pirkle
Angelina Polasek
S. H. Pirkle
Arnold Moeller
Sharon Kaye Pesek
Patricia Klein
Alfred Chumchal
Brenda Faye
Margie Grossman
Faith
Hope Chumchal
Betty Jane Grossman
Sylvia Kresta
Marilyn Welfel
Lucille Chumchal
St. Cyril and Methodius’ Catholic Church
Sylvia
Cathy Kresta
Vlastaane& Stephen
Albert Kresta
Louis Chumchal
L. B. Richter
Nellie Barre
Clifton Long
Louis Richter
Elo Buenger
Yoakum
Coldewey
Houston
Pearson Place
Herman Orts Place
Littlefield
Mildred Welhausen
Quality Pharmacy
Mobil
Eugene Streng
Gery Maneth
Strong
America’s
Zenith
Milton’s TV
Milton Bruns
Hwy
AMA
Agnes Kutach
Gene Kutach
A. J. Kutach
George Kutach
Robert Kutach
Wm. Technik
Ernest Morisak
Hallettsville
Joe Strauss
Victor Strauss
Brenda Sassin
Edward Kutach
Air Force
George Rogge
Robstown
J. S. Archer
Roy Beckman
Sandra Jo
Yorktown
Ken Turner
Kenny
Ted
Corpus Christi
Homer Martin
Joseph V
Klekar) Zarsky
Ford
Daytona
Riverside
Atlanta
Charlotte
N.C
Motor Company
Boehm Motor Sales
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