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Shiner Gazette

Location

Shiner, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1959

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Notes and Comments from a Small-Town Gazette

The 6:00 p.m. fire alarm at the Catholic Church recalls a 1923 incident when a swarm of flies and gnats prompted a fire response. Fire Chief Emeritus Ad Richter and Erwin Wagener remember the event. The Bartak homecoming brought a ruined nylon tent and camp gear after a flash flood washed away camp equipment. Lt. Bartak’s car was wrecked in New Orleans, delaying his return to North Carolina.

the Gazette Ad Richter Erwin Sally) Wagener Bartak Paul Bartak Barry Malac Chovanetz Bunjes New Orleans Afb North Carolina

Last Rites For Gus A. Oehlke Sr. Held In Yorktown

Gus A. Oehlke Sr. of Yorktown died at 2:20 a.m. August 11 1959 at age 79 after a long illness. Funeral at St Paul Lutheran Yorktown August 12 conducted by Rev A H Bohls with grandsons as bearers. Burial in St Paul Lutheran Cemetery. Survived by wife Bertha and 9 of 13 children. 22 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was a lifelong farmer and member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church before transferring to St. Paul Lutheran in 1947. Continuous care in Yorktown area after a stroke in 1958. He passed after a relapse on August 6.

Gus A. Oehlke Sr Yorktown Edwin J. Oehlke Shiner Lamprecht St. Paul Lutheran Church A. H. Bohls Darwin Ruben Ewald Jr Wilburn Oehlke Jimmie Schroeder Hubert Southern St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery Pommerania Germany William Regina Schuenemann) Oehlke America Arneckeville Cuero DeWitt County Texas Goliad County Weesatche Gus Oehlke Jr Goliad Herman Oehlke Edna Pastor E

Lavaca County 1960 Community ASC Elections Notice

Farmers and ranchers in Lavaca County are notified that on September 4, 1959 elections will select Community Committeemen and Alternates for 1960. Ballots mailed to eligible voters. wife may vote. Ballots due by 5:00 p.m. September 4, 1959 or postmarked by that date. Ballots available at the Lavaca County ASC Office in Hallettsville if not received. Nominations require petitions by August 20, 1959. Lists of appointed Election Board Chairs and selected nominees across communities A through TY are provided.

Lavaca County ASC Hallettsville Texas County Election Board Election Board

Death closes long life of Mrs W Koenning

Remains of Mrs William Dora Koenning arrive in Shiner from Austin and lie in state at Buffington Funeral Home. Funeral services held August 9, 1959 at 4:30 p.m. burial in Shiner City Cemetery. Born in Germany August 23 1868 she died August 6 1959 aged 90 years 11 months 13 days. Her husband preceded her. One son Johnnie Koenning and two grandchildren survive. Named casket attendants were Elmer Koenig Laddie Vincik Joe A Stephens Leroy Orsak Ben Eggert and Gus Ehler.

William Dora) Koenning Shiner Austin Buffington Koenning C. L. Bohls Shiner City Elmer Koenig Laddie Vincik Joe A. Stephens Leroy Orsak Ben Eggert Gus Ehler Germany Christian Catherine Ramm Eggert Johnnie Koenning

Pohler's Market Offers Ace Stamps Free This Week

Pohler's Food Market announces a weekly ad offering 30 Ace Stamps free with coupon. The stamps are available August 13 through August 19, with additional specials for Friday and Saturday.

Pohler’s Food Market Pohler’s

Shiner ISD Sets August 31 Opening For 1959 60 Term

Norman S. S. Davis announces Shiner Independent School District will begin the 1959 60 term on Monday August 31 at 8 30 a m with regular classes. Bus routes remain the same. Ninth to twelfth graders report Friday August 28 for registration and course consultation while elementary students register August 31. First grade entrance requirements are available at the Superintendent's Office.

Norman S.S. Davis Shiner Independent Seidenberger

Burial Sunday For John Jurica Aged Citizen

John F. Jurica aged 93 years 11 months and 13 days died August 7 1959 in Wagner Hospital after a two year illness. He lived with his grandson in Gonzales County and is survived by wife Frances deceased 1943 son Willie Jurica 12 grandchildren 33 great grandchildren and siblings. Funeral August 9 at Buffington Shiner with Rev Edwin Oehlke. burial SPJST Cemetery.

John F. Jurica Wagner Hospital Buffington Shiner Edwin J. Oehlke SPJST Mr. Jurica Czechoslovakia Frank Jurica America Praha Frances Vackar Bee County Victoria Gonzales County Rudolph Jurica Willie Jurica Frank Agnes) Bucek Wharton Charles Jurica Mary) Vygala Theresa) Jurena Cecelie Jurica

Local Explorers Relay Torch in Pan American Event

Shiner Explorer Scouts Carl Jaks David Garbade and Kenneth Tronicek took part in the Pan American Torch Relay from Mexico City to Chicago. The trio joined 11 district reps near Kyle Texas and ran 14 miles to Austin, earning the four pound torch’s atomic powered aid and Pan American Games patches.

Shiner Carl Jaks David Garbade Kenneth Tronicek Mexico City Chicago Mexico Laredo Texas Carl David Kenneth Kyle Barton O’neal Live Oak Austin Capitol

Local Coaches Attend Fort Worth Coaching School

Victor Krejci and Harold Wilder returned from Fort Worth after attending the 27th annual Texas High School Coaches Association school. Sessions ran August 2 to 7 with lectures and demonstrations by LSU's Paul Dietzel and Abe Martin of TCU among others.

Fort Worth Victor Krejci Harold Wilder Texas High School Coaches’ Association Paul Dietzel LSU Abe Martin TCU Bob Rogers A&m Buster Brannon Jack Patterson Baylor

Praha Plans Big August Homecoming Celebration

Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Praha invites parishioners and neighbors to a Saturday August 15 Homecoming with a family dinner and supper, lawn entertainment, and night dance. Lone Star Brass Band performs in the day, Henry Brosch and Adolph Migl Orchestras headline the night battle dance.

Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Praha Lone Star Brass Band Henry Brosch Adolph Migl

Shiner School and Community Groups Schedule August Meetings

Shiner High School Band begins practices Monday August 17 at 6 pm. VFW Auxiliary meets Thursday August 13 at 8 pm. Little League All Stars urged to return uniforms to Elkins Store soon. CDA Communion Saturday August 15 at 6 pm with formation by 5 45. KJT KJZT District No 1 meets Sunday August 16 at St Marys Benediction 1 pm Registration 1 30 pm. Pep Squad meeting August 15 at 4 30 pm on school grounds. Kindergarten opens September 1 8 45 to 10 45 am register with Mrs Otto Gloor Transportation provided. Regular Shiner Lodge Meeting August 17. Knights of Columbus meet August 20 at 8 pm. Hermann Sons Shiner Lodge meet August 17 at 8 pm. Boy Scout Troop 232 meet August 17 at 7 30 pm. 1959 Shiner High School Annuals available at office or at homes of Norma Wegener and Mrs Gar bade. Shiner Band Club meet August 13 at 7 pm Cafetorium. KJZT Juniors swimming party rescheduled to August 15.

Shiner High School VFW Elkins CDA St. Mary’s Hallettsville Otto Gloor Shiner Lodge No A.F A.M Knights of Columbus Hermann Sons Norma Lea Wegener Percy Garbade Shiner KJZT

VFW Picnic at Legion Park Shiner Aug 16

On Sunday August 16 the Shiner VFW Post 6209 hosts a picnic at Legion Park starting 1:00 p.m. Free Shetland Pony rides, various concessions, and a lunch from 3:30 p.m. featuring kolaches and snacks. The Post 6209 Band plays during the afternoon with Western and old time tunes and Rudy Kurtz and his orchestra headline the night dance.

Legion Park Shiner Shiner Vfw Post 6209 Rudy Kurtz

Services Held Monday For Emil Schneider

Emil Henry Schneider 66 8 25 died in his sleep Friday August 8 1959 at 6 00 a m from Buffington Funeral Home Shiner. Funeral Monday August 10 at 3 00 p m at United Dr Martin Luther Church with Rev Edwin J Oehlke officiating. Burial in Witting Cemetery pallbearers Herbert Albert Frederick Schneider Roy Othold Julius Marburger Dalton Spies Alvin Hagens. He was born November 13 1892 at Witting son of Albin and Mrs Schneider. He married Ida Koch November 2 1915 in Dr Martin Luther Church with Rev William Oziewas officiating. Survived by his wife and one daughter Mrs George Leona Apts of Witting. Preceded by his parents three brothers Baldwin George Edwin and two sisters Louise and Agnes. The Schneiders moved to Shiner in 1947 retired from farming. Cause of death heart attack. Baptized Charlottenburg Church and confirmed 1906. Transferred to United Dr Martin Luther Church in 1948. Hymns included Come Ye Disconsolate What A Friend We Have In Jesus and Neer My God To Thee.

Emil Schneider Buffington Shiner United Dr. Martin Luther Church Edwin J. Oehlke Witting Herbert Albert Frederick Schneider Roy Othold Julius Marburger Dalton Spies Alvin Hagens Emil Henry Schneider Albin Schneider Ida Koch Dr. Martin Luther Church William Oziewas George Leona) Apts Baldwin Schneider George Schneider Edwin Schneider Louise Agnes Schneider Schneider Charlottenburg United Jesus

Football Practice Opens Monday August 17

Fall football practice begins Monday August 17 at 7 00 p m Equipment issued all day Prospective players urged to report for first workout time set at the initial session

New Show Time At Palace Theatre

Beginning this weekend the Palace Theatre Shiner will start evening shows at 7 30 p m. The days are getting shorter and the new time will be more convenient for most moviegoers. See the ad for coming features.

Palace Theatre Shiner

Cloudburst floods Shiner area with heavy rain and damage

A Saturday storm dropped up to five inches of rain in Shiner with curb flooding and power outages. Nearby areas reported two to seven inches, with wind damage, toppled trees, and downed limbs. Yoakum and Hallettsville saw heavy rainfall and wind. San Antonio faced a small tornado in one neighborhood.

Shiner Wied Elekar Hallettsville Boethel Yoakum Yoakum City Victoria San Antonio

Mrs. Alois Zidek Rites In Moulton

Mrs. Alois Zidek of Moulton died en route to Wagner Hospital on Saturday August 8 1959. Services were held at Smith and Moulton Catholic Church with burial at Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Rosary was recited Sunday. Born in Austria December 6 1884 she was 74 years eight months two days. Survivors include husband Alois Zidek daughter Helen Vasek and two grandchildren. Parents Frank and Maria Pliska preceded her.

Alois Mary) Zidek Moulton Wagner Hospital Buffington Shiner Smith Funeral Home Moulton Catholic Church Moulton Catholic Smith Chapel Zidek Austria Alois Zidek Jerry Helen) Vasek Frank Maria Lesak Pliska

Hospital Patients and Dismissals List This Week

Patients listed include Mrs. Adelia Gehrels Elo Wol ters Baby Dianne Sofka Shin er Celine Kalina Schulenburg John Michalec Mrs. Fr. Jilek Mrs. John Haba Mrs. Willie Maresh and baby girl Moulton Miss Mary Gosch Flatonia Mrs. Albert Smolik Mrs. Raymond Janak and baby girl Hallettsville Mrs. Emil Archie Krejci San Diego California. Dismissed patients include Mrs. Robert Werner Sr. Ludwig Matus Frank Lehnert Mrs. Milton Behlen Henry Karnau Mrs. Norman Boedeker and baby boy Mrs. Stanley Malatek and baby boy Mrs. Joe Hranitzky Joe Haas John Meyer Mrs. John Seidenberger Sr.

Adelia Gehrels Elo Wolters Dianne Sofka Shiner Celine Kalina Schulenburg John Michalec Fr. Jilek John Haba Willie Maresh Moulton Mary Gosch Flatonia Albert Smolik Raymond Janak Hallettsville Emil “Archie” Krejci San Diego California Robert Werner Sr Ludwig Matus Frank Lehnert Milton Behlen Henry Karnau Norman Boedeker Stanley Malatek Joe Hranitzky Joe Haas John Meyer John Seidenberger Sr

Wied Gin Reports First Bales of 1959 Season

H G Koether said by Monday that the 1959 season bales arrived at the gin on Wednesday August 5. D T Brosch of Rt 4 Hall ettsville delivered the first base and was ginned free, followed by Frank Machacek of Shiner bringing in the second base.

H. G. Koether Wied Gin Ates D. T. Brosch Rt. 4 Hallettsville Frank Machacek Shiner

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. Oehlke Berthold Oehlke Nordheim Ewald Oehlke John Emma) Schlinke Martin Oehlke Oscar Oehlke Harvey Oehlke Henry Willie Emil Oehlke Herman Martha) Kirchner Oehlke DeWitt St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Yorktown Memorial Hospital Laster A. S.C Louis Fishbeck Alex Geo. Hinck Herman Wendt DPD Paul Hermes Alfred Technik G. O. Little F. M. Janak H. A. Cook Vaughn Smothers Leonard A. Darilek John Ammermann Herbert Raab Herbert Dietschke Edward J. Kokas Ed. Pilsner Jimmie Holub Daniel Brom Roman Wenske Fredrich C. Schneider Adolph J. Heiman Clarence Besetzny Jerome Jurena Frank W. Bohuslav George J. Chudej Jim R. Fishbeck Fred Kresta Alfons Schwartz Sadik Valicek Eugene H Louis A. Sitka Leo X. Ebner, Jr Charlie Steffek Pete Capak Charlie O. Grafe Henry A. Pohl Frank J. Matula Alfons P. Steffek Alton Appelt Emil Grones Adam Brunkenhoefer Alton Evans Erwin Bludau Joe Muehlstein Hilmer Appelt Charles Henneke Walter Koehn Victor M. Dusek Sylvester Grahmann Victor Melnar Ernest Dahse Elder Spies Ernest Rother Rudolf Kurtz Mike V. Janak Anton A. Janik Bernard Pustka Arthur A. Schmidt Joe Caka John A. Zissa, Jr Herman Sciba Emil V. Meyer Hayden Cook Matt Bozka Louis E. Brown Louis Kallus Philip Cook Rud. Sieber Frank Wojtek, Jr Lawrence Brown Dewey McKey C. E. DeBord Maurice DeBord Bill Hamman Cecil Williams J. W. York J. B. Mosley Louis A. Honish James Jetton Wesley B. Fitzhenry J. Frank Vick W. Koenning Pohler John Jurica Felix Rudy Albert Fred Jurica Western Hemisphere Krejci The Coaches’ Wives Association V.F.W Cloudburst
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