The Giddings Times & News (Giddings, Tex.), Vol. 84, No. 51, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 4, 1974 Page: 3 of 35
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MR. & MRS. ROY SCHINDLER
Smith-Schindler
Vows Repeated
Miss Deborah Smith, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Smith,
became the bride of Roy
Schindler, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Willie 0. Schindler of Paige, in a
double ring ceremony Saturday,
June 8, at First Baptist Church,
Lexington, with Rev. George
Wheeler officiating.
Mrs. Conrad Brown provided
the wedding music.
The bride was given in
marriage by her father, James
W. Smith. She wore a floor length
gown of flocked organdy over
white satin. Her tiered fingertip
veil was accented by mint green
leaves on the headpiece
Mrs. Beverly Schaeffer of
Tomball served her cousin as
matron of honor. Bridesmaids
were Mrs. Linda Jones of Serbin
and Mrs. Betty Telg of Caldwell,
sister of the groom.
The attendants wore formal
gowns of sheer blue and mint
green flocked swiss. They carried
colonial bouquets of white dais-
Your COR.
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where Safe Driven Save Dollars
Siegeler Insurance
OFFICE 172 W. AUSTIN
542-3449 GIDDINGS, TEXAS
HOME
542-3506
Property and Casualty Insurance
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The Consumer Alert
In just a few weeks, we can consumers who find themselves
expect another Texas hurricane in such a situation should use
season, since historically most of extreme caution before making
our big storms have occurred
major purchases or home re-
pairs.
Most businessmen and repair-
men are honest, reliable and
trustworthy, and in such trying
circumstances will attempt to be
as fair as possible with consum-
ers.
But many times the reports of
a disaster will bring an influx of
itinerant salesmen and repairmen
- many from out-of-state-who
are determined to make their
fortune at the expense of others.
These "hit and run” operators
who sell goods and services
door-to-door may never deliver
what they promise but, instead,
will drive off to new territory
with a consumer's money or a
contract that they may immedi-
ately sell to a finance company.
Our Consumer Protection attor-
neys recommend that you take a •
few precautions that may save
the money and anguish associat-
ed with disaster frauds.
from August to October. And
we’ve just come through our
traditional spring tornado
months.
As Texans, we are familiar
with natural disasters and the
misery they can bring because
we have suffered through some of
the worst: the Great Galveston
Storm of 1900, Hurricanes Carla
and Beulah, and the Lubbock
Tornado are just a few.
Often the worst aspect of a
disaster is the aftermath, when
victims face the heartbreak of
cleaning up and the strenuous
task of rebuilding.
It is often at this point, that
consumer fraud becomes another
problem to be faced by residents
trying to pick up the pieces
At a time when many are
confused, tired, and vulnerable, it
is unfortunate but true that
unscrupulous persons may move
in to take advantage of the
situation.
Many consumer decisions and
transactions are necessary to get
back to normal after a disaster.
And most will require the mark of a phony deal,
expenditure of large amounts of -Make sure that a contractor
cash or heavy use of credit, or salesman has a permanent
Attorneys in our Consumer place of business, preferably in
Protection Division warn that your area.
-Get at least three estimates
-Do not pay in advance for
materials or repairs.
-Remember that high pressure
and scare tactics are often the
before selecting a contractor for
ies. The bride’s bouquet was blue any construction or repair work,
tipped rose buds with a green -Insist that all estimates
cymbidium orchid in the center, include a starting and completion
Jack Jones, friend of the groom date, description of the work to
from Serbin, served as best man, be performed and the type of
Other groomsmen were Erhard materials to be used, total cost,
0. Goerlitz, Jr., of McDade, guarantees provided, and method
cousin of the bride, and Willie 0. of payment (lump sum upon
Schindler, Jr. of Paige, brother of completion, installment, etc.)
the groom. -When you have selected a
Guests were registered by Miss contractor, ask for a written
Karen Smith of Spendora, cousin contract based on his estimate,
of the bride Make sure before signing that
The reception followed at the you understand all parts, that
high school cafetorium where there are no blanks, and that the
barbecue was served contractor himself has signed
Remember that both Texas and
federal laws allow you to cancel
any door-to-door sale for $25 or
more if you notify the seller of
your intention within three days
And remember too, that in case
of disaster many state and
federal agencies stand ready to
assist victims. If you have a
question about disaster-related
problems, they can help For
information about consumer pro-
tection at such times, consult our
attorneys, your county or district
attorney, or your local Better
Business' Bureau.
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NOTICE
We now have
ARCO Unleaded Gas At Our
n SERVICE CENTER
In Giddings
WE ALSO NOW HAVE PLENTY OF GASOLINE FOR ALL
OUR CUSTOMERS AND WE THANK YOU FOR BEARING
WITH US WHILE WE WERE FORCED TO RATION GAS.
WE ARE NOW OPEN AGAIN ON SUNDAY ALL DAY.
77 Service
Center
ANTONIO GONZALES. MANAGER
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Preuss, L. M., III. The Giddings Times & News (Giddings, Tex.), Vol. 84, No. 51, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 4, 1974, newspaper, July 4, 1974; Giddings, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1665632/m1/3/: accessed July 8, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Giddings Public Library and Cultural Center.