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The Shiner TX Thursday, April 18, 1974 THE MAKINGS OF A GREAT CHURCH A great church just does not simply It is great because the people that are members give themselves to the Lord and are willing to be used to make it great. I read these five simple suggestions for a great church. I want to pass them on to you. These would be good guidelines for us to follow: 1. Never allow a day to pass without taking time to PRAY for your church and its special projects.

2. Never speak to anyone without saying a word of PRAISE for your church and your pastor. The criticism will be spoken loud and often; see that the praise is louder. 3. Never fail to show FRIENDLINESS to everyone in all church services, es- REV.

CHARLES FERRELL pecially to the newcomer, the absentee. Nothing can substitute for old-fashioned friendliness. 4. Never push your church down into a position of lesser importance as compared with social engagements, secular meetings, or anything else. There is no greater power for a church than that of members who quietly PUT THE CHURCH FIRST.

5. Never refuse an opportunity to SERVE. Be willing to serve in any capacity you are requested. All service ranks the same with God. I believe this is our finest day.

How fortunate we are as people to live in this generation! We have been called to do his work with unlimited resources available to us for conquest. Our spirit must match the spirit of the Apostle Paul when he challenged the Colossian Christians: you do, put your whole heart and soul into (it, as into work done for the Lord, and not merely for men. (Col. 3:23) (Pd. Adv.) The Peach Creek Philosopher Throws A Little Cold Water On The Big City Garden-Growing Movement note: The Peach Creek Philosonher on his Johnson grass farm on Rt.

3, Shiner discusses gardening this week, more or less. Everybody these days is trying to beat the high cost of liv- i especially by, if in a position to do it, raising the price what he has to sell and hollering to high heaven over the price of what he has to buy. Since groceries are high on most budget, if you count cosmetics, hose, cigarettes, lawn fertilizer and other Shiner Rotary Club LUNCHEON CASA FIESTA RESTAURANT Wednesdays 12:10 p.m. Clyde Otto, program chairman, at Rotary Wednesday, April 10, showed a most unusual colored picture of the South Pole, the Antarctic Continent. It started with the earliest expedition to the South Pole where of the ice is found.

This story was one of Walt people and places and was entitled of the 7 Cities of the by the National Geographic Society. There was an 1821 expedition. The best known was the 1911 one led by Scott Amundsen He found the frozen bodies of the earliest expedition. In 1946, Adm. Richard Byrd made 3 trips Ice breakers were used to break up the glaciers.

In 1955 Deep was formed to set up the 7 bases for scientists. Everything, including machinery, food, supplies, fuel, planes and 5000 men, were used. Level country was the land of the penquins. Terrible storms came and went and the long winter nights caused damage to structures and machines. Planes were sent from the US to parachute extra supplies and food.

Little America is one of the largest and main bases. Ice was blasted to make a port, which is Amundsen Scott Base. The last city was built in one time. The summer months bring a new chapter in the life of the cities of the South Pole. This is a new chapter in our lives and the new or der begins with science.

It was a wonderful picture to give the knowledge. Thanks Clyde, more like it! Paul Kempe presided while George Watzlavick asked the blessing. Jack DuBose of Gonzales was a Rotarian visitor. Donald Kusak of Shiner High School, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Edwin Kusak, was a student guest. Arthur Kaspar reminded mem- such staples, there is a widespread rush over the country to plant a garden this year. Recognizing this, and recognizing that a lot of big city dwellers have any ground for a garden, some smart guy, I read in the paper last night, has come up with a plan. He has leased a large tract of land just outside the city and is in turn sub-leasing small garden plots in it to city people trying to beat the high cost of food. Each plot leases for $160 a year and he tells his prospects possible to grow $1,500 worth of vegetables on it.

Now I want to discourage this, it would do a lot of city people good to get out in the country and find out what fresh air tastes like, but advice them not to bank on growing $1,500 worth of food. A garden looks splendid in a seed catalog but hard to duplicate it on the ground. like a movie actress. She looks better on the screen than she does in broad daylight. Enthusiasm when you first step onto your garden plot mounts steadily until finished breaking the first few square feet and your back is killing you.

If you get it all spaded or plowed (you can get a garden tractor for $400 or $500) and planted there is another time of exhilaration when the plants first come up, dampened a little when you find out that for every vegetable there are 14 weeds. After you get it weeded find there are more insects on this planet, Horatio, than man has dreampt of. I could go on but I want to discourage the gardening movement. You can grow one if you work hard enough at it, but true, alas, of nearly any job. In the meantime, alienate your friendly grocery- man.

Yours faithfully, J. A. Spending Easter Sunday with Mrs. C. J.

Sofka and daughters, Donna and Diane were Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Sembera and family, Mr. and Mrs. James Sofka and Julie of Shiner, Mr.

and Mrs. Marvin Boedeker of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Korenek and children of Victoria, Mr. and Mrs.

Troy Johnson and family of Weimar. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Esse and son, Howard, returned home Saturday after spending a vacation in Shiner with Mrs. Lee Sedlmeyer and Miss Anne Sedlmeyer.

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Scruggs were business visitors in San Antonio Wednesday.

bers of the district conference in Killeen, April 25 to 27, and asked as many members as possible to attend, at least for one day. Adjournment followed the closing song. Every Monday in' Every Saturday in Top Prices Consign Your Next Shipment of Livestock Flatonia or Gonzales Commission Co. Miss Betty Jean Hobizal TO and Mrs. Rudy B.

Hobizal of Gonzales are announcing the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Betty Jean, to Dennis Ray Chumchal, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Chumchal of Shiner. The wedding is set for Saturday, June 29, 1974 in Saints Cyril and Catholic Church, Shiner. Miss Hobizal, who is a 1970 graduate of Gonzales High School, is presently employed by Miller Miller in Gonzales.

Mr. Chumchal graduated from Shiner High School in 1965 and is employed by Superior Floors in Shiner. Trinity Lutheran Home News Release We would like to express our appreciation to the Sisters of St. Ludmila Academy for loaning us the film, Friday, April 5, entitled Apperation At It was a most moving and inspiring film. All the residents enjoyed this film.

There were a large number present at the showing, and they all said they really enjoyed the film. Thank you again for letting us share this beautiful experience. Among the residents who attended the Catholic Altar Society meeting, Tuesday, April 9, in the Parish Gym were Mrs Sofie Pustejovsky, Mrs. Annie Hoerig and Mrs. Mary Siegel.

Visiting with Mrs. Mary Brunkenhoefer Tuesday, April 9 were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Guelker, Mr. and Mrs.

Erwin Derrick of Burton. A very interesting film was enjoyed by the residents and several visitors Wednesday, April 10. The name of it was Galen Comes To It showed the advance of medicine and how, through research, laboratories are able to find better and more advanced cures for our illnesses. The film was brought to us by The Pharmaceutical Manufacturers. Admitted to Trinity Lutheran Home Monday, April 1, was Willie Zimmerman who was assigned to room 10A.

Mr. Zimmerman, who is well known in Shiner and all the surrounding area, was born in Fayette County in 1877. This also means that Mr. Zimmerman is the oldest of our residents in the home at this time. He is still active and gets around with his cane.

His parents were Christian Zimmerman and Dora Koether Zimmerman. He married Wilhelmina Hewig in 1904. They farmed around the Sweet Home community for 6 years, then they moved to the Midway Community where they lived on this farm until his wife passed away in 1939. There were six children born to this union. They are Mrs.

John Syamken, Mrs. W. C. Hoerig and Edwin Zimmerman all Shiner, Dr. B.

G. Zimmerman of Greensboro, North Carolina, Bill Zimmerman of Lindenau and Erwin Zimmerman of Victoria. After i wife passed away he then went to live with his sons, Bill and Erwin and his daughter, Mrs. W. C.

Hoerig, with whom he stayed for the past 15 years. He has 24 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. His birthdate is November 28, 1877. We welcome Mr. Zimmerman to our home.

The VFW Auxiliary remembered TLH at Easter time again this year by bringing beautifully decorated Easter Eggs for each of our residents. A nest was made for each person in our home and a colored egg placed T. Sgt. W. A.

Boedeker In NATO Observance Landstuhl, Air Force Technical Sergeant Willie A. Boedeker, son of Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. William P.

Boedeker of Rt. 3, Shiner, will participate in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) 25th anniversary observances this month. Sergeant Boedeker is an intelligence technician with Fourth Allied Tactical Air Force headquarters at Ramstein AB, Germany. The organization is manned by American, Canadian and German experts in air defense, tactical air operations, intelligence, missiles, logistics and communications. of 15 member provided protection for Europe since it was founded as a defensive alliance April 4, 1949.

The combined allied force maintains a state of readiness for defense in event of aggression against member nations. The sergeant is a 1957 graduate of Shiner Hjgh Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gloor of San Antonio spent the Easter holidays with Mrs. Gussie Mae Gloor.

in each nest. Representing the Auxiliary were Mark Strauss, Carol and Mark Hrncir. Those attending services Sunday, April 14, at United Dr. Martin Luther Church were Mrs. Emma Kloesel and Mrs.

Mary Brunkenhorfer. We are most grateful to Pastor Clifford Grosenbacher from United Dr. Martin Luther Church for having been guest pastor at the TLH Chapel communion service Sunday, April 14. Guest pastor for April 21, chapel service is to be the Rev. Walter C.

Jr. of La Grange, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, Ellinger and Ruthersville. Services are in the TLH Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Visitors are always welcome.

We would like to thank the Cadette Troop No. 278 for bringing place cards with Easter Greetings for each of the residents. Favors such as these mean so much to our people. Thank you again for remembering them. On Sunday, April 8, eight of our residents enjoyed an outing to see the beautiful wild flowers.

The trip took them through Sweet Home, Yoakum and the Bluebonnet Youth Ranch where the residents presented the children with brightly colored eggs, which had been dyed by the residents. It was really a joy to see the young and old alike enjoying each others company. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Gehrels accompanied the folks on the trip.

Many thanks to them for the their car. All-Around Cowboy SLEEP COOL TONIGHTI Get a YORK Room Air Conditioner TODAY FULL RANGE OF POWERFUL. a UlETj casy to insiall Room Air Home Survey Easy Terms Available PUSTKA ELECTRIC SERVICE Phone 594-2071 or TX 77981 (26-eow) Kyle Schurig, 11, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schurig of New Braunfels, tied for all-around cowboy honors in the 12- and-under age group at the Bexar County Posse arena the previous weekend, which benefited the Cancer Crusade.

Kyle won a saddle and two Nelson buckles. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William Grossman of Shiner. His mother will be remembered as the former Doris Grossman.

Attend Last Rites Among friends and relatives paying their respects and at- atending the last rites for Herbert Discher Sunday, April 7 were Austin: Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Koenning, Mr.

and Mrs. David Henrichs; Beaumont: Alton Bengsch; Converse: Mr. and Mrs. George Ammerman and family; Cuero: Mrs. Dorothy Gannon; Dallas: Mr.

and Mrs. Allen Normana; Elgin: The Rev. Mrs. A1 Hoerig and family; Falls City: Edwin P. Ehlers, Arthur F.

Ehlers, Miss Elvira Ehlers; Floresville: Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Ehlers; Goliad: The Rev. and Mrs. F.

E. Eilers; Gonzales: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nagelmueller, Mr.

and Mrs. Godfrey Lassig, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Karnau; Hallettsville: Mr. and Mrs.

Gibby Gerdes, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Eggert, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rother, Wilbur H.

Baber William W. Allen; Houston: Renay Francis, Mr. and Mrs. George P. Hagens, Mr.

and Mrs. Anton Culak, Donald Culak; Kenedy: The Rev. and Mrs. W. R.

Menke and family; La Grange: Mr. and Mrs. John Zimmerman, Mr. and Mrs. Willie E.

Bauer and Leona, Mrs. Marie Jochen; Moulton: Mr. and Mrs. Dick Ammerman, Mrs. Beaulah Baros, Otto Oeltjen, Mr.

and Mrs. John L. Beran, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Gerloff, Mr.

and Mrs. Elton Hoepkin and family, August W. Etlinger; New Braunfels: Mr. and Mrs. Bill Karnau; Pasadena: Mrs.

D. D. Hinze; Pleasanton: Mr. and Mrs. H.

A. Discher, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Gerber; Pflugerville: Mr. and Mrs.

Gilbert Zimmerman and family; Robstown: Mr. and Mrs. Clar- Qvestions and Answarv By: Ben Hicks Field Representative Victoria Social Security Office QUESTION: I have received a report form that students fill out near the end of the school year. The first question asks if the student has married. I did marry April 1, 1974, but not living with my husband.

I live with my parents and go to school full time. How should I answer this question? ANSWER: Since you have married you certainly should answer to that question. The fact that you live with your husband will make no difference. A benefit normally terminates with marriage. Therefore, you should return any future checks that you receive.

QUESTION: My daughter has a severe kidney condition and has to use a kidney machine three times a week. I have heard that people needing these treatments are entitled to Medicare. My daughter is only 14 and she has never worked. Is there any way she can be entitled to Medicare? ANSWER: Those who need dialysis treatment or a kidney transplant can qualify for Medicare on their own social security record, on a record, or as a dependent child on a social security record. If either you or your wife have paid social security taxes, you should contact the social security office about Medicare for your daughter.

QUESTION: Can I keep my social security checks, or is there a time limit on cashing them? ANSWER: There is no time limit, but social security checks should be cashed within reasonable time to prevent loss or theft. Most retired people need the money as soon as the check is received. If you do not, you might consider depositing them in a savings account where they will earn interest. If 25 or do, Farmers can cover you with $25,000 of life insurance for under $15 a month. Even less If yon iwokfc A Farmers agent Is a good gtlf to talk to about tha remarkable Alpha Policy.

You'll Ilka ita many options and tha many ways II lata you control your own future CHARLIE JANOTA. JR. MARVIN J. ADAMEK Phone 594-34(10 SHINER, TEXAS ence Albert and family, Mr. and Mrs.

Kenneth Emshoff, Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Grote; Rosebud: Mr. and Mrs.

Carl Fick; San Antonio: Mr. and Mrs Dale Scott, The Rev. and Mrs. James Vorkoper, Mrs. R.

A. Sassman, Richard E. Spies, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Laubach, Mr.

and Mrs. Don W. Taylor, Robert Schwarz, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Harllee; Schulenburg: Mr.

and Mrs. Gilbert Mr and John Ahrens, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Hagens, Miss Hilda Hagens, Miss Olivia Bohot; Sugar Land: Elson Roy Schreiber Westhoff: Mrs. Adrian Mueller; Yoakum: Mr.

and Mrs. Ed. Schroeder, Mrs. Adele Hillen. Mrs.

R. W. Dagg, Mrs. Fred Schiege, Mr. and Mrs.

Victor B. Spies, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Nollkamper, Mr. and Mrs.

A1 Hoerig, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Dieringer; Yorktown: Mr. and Mrs. Edo Hoepkin.

CARD OF THANKS We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Doctors Wagner, the hospital staff, the ambulance service and Buffington Funeral Home staff for their prompt and considerate response to our needs in the sudden passing of our loved one, Herbert R. Discher. Words can never express our gratitude to all of you who sent food, flowers, memorials, cards, attended the funeral service, visited and helped us in so many ways. To our pastor, The Rev. Clifford Grosenbacher, our most heartfelt thanks for all your comforting ministering to our family.

The Lord has blessed us, may He also bless you. Mrs. Hertha Discher The Rev. and Mrs. Clarence Hagens Mark and Rebekah Hagens DR.

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16-24 Junior Division 25 to 60 Spiced in between with Blue Grass, Banjo, and Western Entertainment PLUS Dale Morris of Fort Worth Defending his 1973 champion title DANCED 9:00 p.m. 1:00 a.m. Direct from Nashville, Tenn. Grand Ole Opry Member, the potato man. Lache Pas La Palate JIMMY C.

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