Joseph Vavra of New Tabor Dies at 83 in Caldwell
Joseph Nicholas Vavra a longtime teacher and farmer from New Tabor Caldwell age 83 died July 29 at his home after two years of declining health He was born December 5 1869 in Czechoslovakia came to the United States in 1884 and lived in Allegheny Pennsylvania before moving to Texas He served as Burleson County Commissioner and Justice of the Peace for 38 years He was married to Anna Nedbalek and left six sons two daughters twenty one grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren Funeral services were held July 31 at the CMB Church New Tabor with local clergy and Woodmen of the World assistance.
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Joseph Nicholas Vavra
New Tabor
Caldwell
Mr. Vavra
Czechoslovakia
Klatovech
Josef
Anna Vavra
United States
Allegheny
Benedictine
Latrobe
Texas
Vavra
Anna Nedbalek
Burleson County
S.P.J.S.T. Lodge
Supreme Lodge
S.P.J.S.T
Supreme Headquarters
Chicago
Joseph Vavra
Dime Box
Frank
John W
Henry V
Robert Lee
Ben Vavyra
Albina Boblik
B. K. Trealek
Frank Vavra
Anna Straka
Pennsylvania
Health officers visit Shiner to inspect polio program progress
Co E. C. Nelson and Thad Patrick of the State Health Department from Austin stopped in Shiner last week to assess ongoing polio epidemic work. They had been assigned to Houston and Harris County, the state’s hardest hit area, and remain on alert to monitor danger zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Nelson
Thad Patrick
State Health Department
Austin
Shiner
Houston
Harris County
Smolik Filip Wed at St Mary's in August ceremony
A wedding at St. Mary's Catholic Church united Miss Margaret Smolik and Rubin Filip in a double ceremony officiated by Rev. Henry Psencik on Monday August 4 at 7 30. The bride wore a satin gown with lace yoke and veil and carried a carnations bouquet. Witnesses included Victor Burnoch and Frank Filip. A family breakfast and dinner followed the ceremony.
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Henry Psencik
Margaret Smolik
Jim Smolik
Hallettsville
Rubin Filip of
Shiner
Rudolph Filip
Victor Burnoch
Frank Filip
Attend Barbecue At Ernest Kral Home
Guests from Yoakum Cuero and area attended a barbecue dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kral. Attendees included Gilbert Janacek and family, Ernest Janik, Laddie Pesek and daughter, Willie Kutac and family, Edward Opella, Martin Pesek and son, Chas Miculka and son, Felix Jurica, Anton Janik and son Lad die, Jacob Velek and family, F A Dolezal and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Kral
Gilbert Janacek
Yoakum
Ernest Janik
Cuero
Laddie Pesek
Willie Kutac
Edward Opella
Martin Pesek
Chas. Miculka
Felix Jurica
Anton Janik
Laddie
Jacob Velek
F. A. Dolezal
Taft Cotton Picking Report From Local Families
Mr and Mrs Ford Guettner Mr and Mrs Henry Huser and Virginia Ann visited Mr and Mrs Edward Picha in Taft on Sunday. They report cotton picking is well underway in that area. Miss Ann Berckenhoff of San Antonio was a weekend home comer.
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Ford. Guettner
Henry Huser
Virginia Ann
Edward Picha
Taft
Ann Berckenhoff
San Antonio
Couple Weds and Plans Honeymoon Trip
During the afternoon the couple departed for a honeymoon trip. The bride wore a lime green dress with an orchid rose corsage. Upon returning they will establish a home in Shiner.
Guar Market Established At Kenedy
The 1952 guar market price is set at 4.00 per cwt delivered to Kenedy. Growers may sell to designated agents or bring beans to Kenedy. General Mills will store and process guar at Kenedy for industrial gum production. Anticipated strong 1952 demand with growth potential in 1953.
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Texas
Kenedy
Archer-Daniels- Midland
General Mills
Card of Thanks from Evelyn Velek for hospital care
Evelyn Velek expresses sincere thanks to Drs Wagner Connolly and Boyle and Rev Stanley Petry and the nursing staff for hospital care. She also thanks visitors and those who sent cards gifts and flowers, saying the kindness will always be remembered.
Also Mentioned on This Page
CMB
Harvey-Schiller
Kostohryz
Temple
Beseda
Broaddus
W.O.W. Camp
Joe Schovassa
Tom Barta
Ad. Lichey
Fant Dhlling
Sberman
Jerris
del Monte
Patek’s Grocery & Market
Shiner, Texas
Smolik-Filip
St. Mary’s
Gonzales, Texas
Henry Karnau
Zion Lutheran Church
Moulton
Mother Love
Eleanor Parker
Patricia Neal
Ruth Roman
Palace Theatre
Evelyn Velek
Chambrays
Batistes
T. J. Knight Dry Goods
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