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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1972
Page
2
The piece argues that regular service attendance is essential for spiritual health and growth. It cites Hebrews 10 25 and II Corinthians 4 16 to stress personal dedication and the impact on weaker believers, families, and church programs, urging consistent worship attendance.
Descendants of John and Mary Zapalac Wagner held their ninth biennial reunion Sunday April 30 1972 at the VFW Home in Shiner Rev John A Wagner of San Antonio offered Holy Mass for the deceased and attendees Dinner featured barbecued chicken and trimmings Special guests included Msgr John Hanacek Father Samuel Heitkamp and Miss Rose Malota New officers elected Louis Dusek president Lawrence Beal vice president Mrs Martin Wagner secretary treasurer Rev John Wagner spiritual adviser The next reunion is planned for April 1974. The oldest attendee was Mrs Katie Grill and the youngest Kevin Simper three months old. Longest married couple were Mr and Mrs Alfonse Grill. Attendees from Houston traveled farthest.
William Kokas valedictorian at St. Paul High School wins The Reader's Digest Association Annual Award for students showing promise of future leadership. He earns an honorary one year Digest subscription in a chosen language edition and a certificate from Editors. The award program honors top graduates nationwide to encourage scholarship and community involvement.
A lineup of towns including Moulton Yoakum Schulenburg Weimar Poth Floresville Houston San Antonio Karnes City Pawnee Victoria Flatonia La Grange and Shiner is cited, indicating regional scope or a map. No events or actions specified.
Mrs. A C Pfeil Emilie Pfeil named honoree at a May 14 1972 Mother's Day dinner at the Edgar Pfeil home. Attendees included residents from Shiner Kenedy La Vernia Yoakum and El Campo. Pageant notes mention Jacque Cloutier Shiner High School drum major and college plans to UT.
An old Pan-American Life Insurance advertisement notes large 1971 life insurance spending and benefits paid, boasting policyholder payouts and the agent Joseph Muras with 51 years in the business. It urges readers to insure for family protection and old age, giving contact details in Shiner Texas.
In Hallettsville Molly Pesek recalls a bright blue alarm clock that sparked nostalgia. She watches dance trends shift from big band to loud modern music, notes jeans and hot pants replacing dresses, and muses on aging, motherhood, and the pace of change.
Karen G Wendt a Shiner student and senior math major from the Department of Mathematics received a scholarship award at Southwest Texas State University for academic excellence during the School of Science ceremony held April 27 on the Library Administration Building 11th floor.
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