Local residents share visits and family milestones
Mr and Mrs M J Lebano of Houston stopped here last Saturday en route to San Antonio. Mrs Lebano is the former Bessie Novak daughter of the late Lawrence Novak of Houlton. Mr and Mrs W H Etlinger and sons visited relatives in Flatonia Sunday. Clyde Meyer announces the birth of a baby boy born April 14 at Renger Hospital weighing 7 lb 12 oz named John Nelson. Grandparents are C C Orts and J L Meyer. J M Meiners attended the funeral of his uncle Walter Meiners in La Grange. Robi Mikus of Wharton visited home folks here over the weekend. August Klecka and East Bernard family visited several days here. Harlan Knesek of Houston is visiting the Holub home. Mrs Johnny Janacek attended the KJZT District Convention in Dubina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Lebano
Houston
San Antonio
Clyde Meyer
Renger Hospital
John Nelson
Michael
C. C. Orts
J. L. Meyer
J. M. Meiners
Walter Meiners
la Grange
Harlan Knesek
Joe Holub
Johnny Janacek
KJZT
Dubina
Social Happenings Miss Gephart and Sgt Koudelka wed in Mount Joy
Miss Catherine Gephart daughter of Noah H Gephart and the late Mrs Gephart married M Sgt Joe Koudelka son of Mr and Mrs Anton Koudelka of Shiner in a Mount Joy Pennsylvania church ceremony on Saturday April 17 The bride worked at the Aircraft Marine Plant Mountjoy The groom a nine year Army veteran recently returned from Korea and with European Theater service will reside at Fort Hood Texas while stationed He plans to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Koudelka following the ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Gephart
Noah H. Gephart
Gephart
Joe Koudelka
Anton Koudelka
Shiner
Mount Joy
Aircraft Marine Plant
Mountjoy
Korea
Ernette Zimmermann Birthday Party Celebrates Fifth
Last Monday April 19 Ernette Marie Zimmermann celebrated her fifth birthday at home with 22 children. Guests enjoyed white cake with pink flowers, a second bunny nest cake, favors for all, gifts, lunch including kolaches and cookies, and games. Parents and relatives attended. other notices mention visits from Zalmani families, Yoakum residents, and Komensky 4-H Club activities with films and a salad recipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernette Marie Zimmermann
E. W. Zimmermann
Ernette
Miss Okruhlik Honored With Bridal Shower
Regina Okruhlik bride elect of Willibald Kleihege was honored with a miscellaneous bridal shower at Praha Parish Hall on Monday afternoon April 19. Hostesses were Mrs. Emil Greive Mrs. Edwin Barta Mrs. George Herzik and Mrs. Bowdy Migl. About 45 guests registered and pink carnation corsages were given to the mothers of the couple and to the honoree. Guests enjoyed cake cookies sandwiches pickles potato chips and punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Mae Freytag
Johnnie Bohuslav
Flatonia
Moulton
Wm. Schultz
Anton Raab
Rud. Freytag
Edgar Freytag
Iris Dean Raab
Regina Okruhlik
Willibald Kleihege
Praha
Emil Greive
Edwin Barta
George Herzik
Bowdy Migl
Elaine Kleihege
Gene Marie Halata
Helen Mig
Joe Okruhlik
Willie Kleihege
Benjamin Kleihege
R. H. Greive
Ernest Janek
Willie L. Kloesel
Chas. B. Halata
Ant. B. Dornak
Henry Sitka
Fr. Vana’Jr
Herman Walker
Felix Okruhlik
Kenneth Freytag
Annie Okruhlik
Mary Ann Kucera
Edith Okruhlik
Mary Ann Farkus
Gladys Cerny
Rita Mae Okruhlik
Marcella Okruhlik
Helen Migl
Josephine Migl
Dorothy Jasek
Angeline Jasek
Patricia Migl
Clementine Zeisberg
Clara Zeisberg
Emma Zeisber
Georgie Stryk
Catherine Ann Vana
Mary Vana
Cora Walker
Lillie Mae Okruhlik
Georgie Hajek
Mardi Jean Brosch
Martha
Proud Parents Announce Birth in San Antonio
Mr and Mrs H A Gerth of San Antonio announce the adoption of a baby girl born at a San Antonio hospital on Wednesday April 14 at 7 05 pm weighing 7 pounds She will be named Jean Marie The mother is the former Irene Ammermann of Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Gerth
San Antonio
Jean Marie
Irene Ammermann
Moulton
Miss Lorene Tousek Weds Julius J. Brosch
Miss Lorene Tousek marries Julius J. Brosch at St. Joseph Church Moulton in a ceremony led by Rev. John Matocha. The bride wears white satin and lace with pearl tiara, carries a carnation bouquet, and receives a silver rhinestone set from the groom. The groom dons a blue business suit. matron and best man are Mrs. August R. Fojtik and August R. Fojtik. Bridesmaids and escorts listed. Witnesses Jaro Brosch and Daniel Fojtik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorene Tousek
Julius J. Brosch
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Moulton
John Matocha
Germany
August R. Fojtik
Martha Tousek
Edwin B. Brosch
Delores Berger
Edwin Hlozek
Annie Mae Hoyer
Eugene Stary
Helen Provazek
Billy Gertner
Barbara Ann Kramerbauer
Daniel Fojtik Jr
Jaro Brosch
Daniel Fojtik
Women’s Missionary Society Plans Mother's Day Party
The Women’s Missionary Society met in the Educational building with Mrs. Henry Helweg presiding. They set a Mother's Day party for Sunday night May 9 at 8 o’clock, inviting all to enjoy a short program and refreshments. Committees were named for flowers and refreshments and Mrs. John C. Mueller was honored with a birthday song. Vr Gene Boehm of New Braunfels visited local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society
Henry Helweg
Walter Hildebrandt
Hugo Albrecht
Louis Pietsch
W. K. Richter
John C. Mueller
J. M. Meiners
E. E. Eberhard
Marvin Haase
Stanish Rothbauer
John Hafernick
Card of Thanks for hospital care and expressions of gratitude
This card of thanks expresses sincere gratitude to the doctors and nursing staff of Shiner Hospital the Rev John Hanacek and Thomas Collins the special nurses Mrs Gus Welff and Mrs John Welff and all who sent flowers cards and visited during the recent confinement. Mrs James Koncaba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Hospital
John Hanacek
Thomas Collins
Gus Welff
John Welff
Stork Rules Newkirk Avenue With Porch Light Signals
In Parma Heights on Newkirk Avenue a local custom uses porch light colors to signal newborns. Red bulb means girl a pink bulb marks a girl blue indicates a boy and two bulbs announce twins a boy and a girl built on a simple street tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Newkirk Avenue
Parma Heights
Army Groom Weds Miss Tousek in Texas Ceremony
The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tousek of Moulton, marries the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bohumil Brosch of Hallettsville. The groom, a two year army veteran with 18 months overseas in Germany, and the bridal party wear navy blue linen. A daytime VFW hall reception closes with an evening dance featuring the Shiner Polka Boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tousek
Moulton
Bohumil Brosch
Hallettsville
Germany
VFW
Shiner Polka Boys
Shepperd's Office Racks Up Anti trust Wins and Funds
In 1953 Attorney General Shepperd's office won 1199 of 1232 cases, with judgments and fines funding the office for 25 years. A UT Law graduate, he earned two honorary doctorates and served three years in WWII. He is married to Mamie Strieber with four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attorney General's Office
Shepperd
University of Texas~School* of Law
North Texas State College
Chapman Christian College of California
Mamie Strieber
Yorktown
Skippy
Johnny
Suzanne
Marianne
Subscriptions Noted From Readers Across Regions
Names listed include San Antonio John Srubar Shi ner Fr. Bliss Irene Bultmeyer Mesa Irene Bultmeyer W E Darilek Columbus Erwin Faliisek APO Calif Daniel Kozelsky Fr Bliss Mary Steinacher Denver Corp Bell Tel Co Flatonia E F Filipp Houston Joe Jungbauer Dorothy Boswell San Antonio Joe Kubena S F Kouba Fort Worth. Mr W H Schodde renewed his subscription for the 53rd time, a notable record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
John Srubar
Shiner
Rt. 3
New
Jul. Hajek
Flatonia
Irene Bultmeyer
Mesa
Ariz
W. E. Darilek
Columbus
Erwin Faliisek
APO Calif
Daniel G. Kozelsky
Joe Kubena
S. F. Kouba
Fort Worth
W. H. Schodde
Thank you note from Anna Havlik to Houston helpers
Anna Havlik expresses gratitude to those who sent get well cards flowers gifts and visits while she was in Houston hospitals and at home. She thanks doctors nurses and priests for their care during long days and nights and wishes them God’s blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. H. Etlinger and Sons
Meyers
Mrs. J. M. Meiners
Robi. Mikus
Wharton
August Klecka
East Bernard
Assis
Texas
Fred A. Berckenhoff
Lou ST
Yoakum
Will
Gephart - Koudelka
John Zalmani Sr
John Zalman Jr
Hermleigh
John Faltisek
Hattie Jahn
Yoakum and Son
Samuel Jahn
Paul Ammermann
Jeanie Gerth
R. L. Leinweber
Komensky
Komensky 4-H Club
Doris Vrana
Bernice Cervenka
Dolores Hermes
Miss Okruhlik
Mary Alice Mladenka
Mary Marek
Henry Malinek
Sidney John
Gonzales
Moulton Farmers Co-Op Gin & Mill Co
Gene Boehm
New Braunfels
James Koncaba
STORK
Anna Havlik
Molton, Texas
del Monte
Del-Haven
Fisbeck Grocery
Uncle Williams
Rosedale Pears
Can
FORD
Moulton Motor Sales
Dial
Joe Balaska
A. J. Breitschoot
Linda
Moulton, Texas
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