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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1973
Page
4
Portulaca, also called moss rose, is a low growing desert annual ideal for sunny, dry spots. It thrives in poor soil, hates shade, and blooms from early summer to fall frosts with a carpet of flowers that spread two feet or more.
The marigold rises from obscurity to a popular garden staple. French and American varieties offer bright colors, long bloom periods, and pest repellence. Varieties include Gypsy, Petite, Naughty Marietta, Jubilees, Crackerjacks, Climax, and Hawaii.
Dr. Jennie Kitching of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service at Texas A&M University emphasizes family life as the strongest force in forming personality. Vivian Warminski, a clothing specialist, notes aerosol liquid nylon fills fabric gaps to reduce travel and dries fast without altering the fabric feel.
The Shiner VFW Post No 6209 and Ladies Auxiliary held a mortgage burning fete on March 31 1973 to celebrate mortgage clearance on the Post Home. The event marked the second such celebration in the post’s history following the razing of the old Post Home in 1967 to make way for a new building.
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Pirkle of Gonzales announce the birth of a son Kevin Brent at Methodist Hospital San Antonio on Thursday April 26 1973 at 203 pm weight seven pounds. Grandmother Grace Pirkle great grandmother Annie Hahn. Welcomed by brother Brian Keith nine. Special thanks cited to doctors nurses clergy and friends for support during hospital stays and after.
Mrs Robert H Meinke nee Elsa Schmidt died at Stevens Nursing Home Yoakum at 9 50 am Saturday April 28 1973 age 78 3 19. Funeral 2 00 pm April 30 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church Rev D I Dalton officiating burial Oak Grove Cemetery Buffington Funeral Home. Surviving husband five daughters four sons two brothers two sisters 22 grandchildren five great grandchildren. Attending services were A H Brunkenhoefer Emmett Blohm Shiner. Anne Sedlmeyer Tobin employee guest at Tobin Fishing Tournament Lake LBJ Marble Falls.
The article describes local efforts by the Outreach Program to train and support mentally retarded individuals in Lavaca County. It notes cost savings versus state custodial care and outlines survey findings of about 100 families, with plans for home training services and a workshop center funded by the county in May. Contact Barbara Grindeland at Hallettsville City Hall, 798-5120.
H A Daniels of The Texas Rehabilitation Hospital announced junior college level classes will start in September 1973 at the Jaycee Education Center. Enrollment is limited to 30, with courses in accounting, business, psychology and more for students with physical disabilities who meet eligibility requirements.
Mr and Mrs Ben Malina of Victoria honored their nephew David Mikes a St Paul High School Senior and Sheryl Lara a Victoria High School Senior with a dinner at their home Sunday May 6 1973 A turkey dinner with trimmings was served to the honorees and guests including Rueben Lara Frances Kasper Marlon Musselman Marvin Ulcak and Malina Jr of Houston Jerry Mikes and Doris Erner of Shiner The hosts gave gifts to the honorees.
Kathy Pohler ran 25.8 seconds to break the state record and win at the Regional Track Meet in Victoria on April 28, 1973. Brenda Warren placed second in the triple jump with 35 feet 1.25 inches. Both qualify for the State Track Meet in Austin on May 32.
A quip about moving mountains appears as a witty remark on the difficulty of geography exams. The line suggests that those confident about moving mountains have not faced a tough geography paper.
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