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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1968
Page
1
Mrs Hedwig Fertsch Buske dies at 82 after months of ill health in Shiner Texas Her funeral at United Dr Martin Luther Church included songs and graveside rites. She led a long civic and church life and was active in Eastern Star and Lutheran organizations with a large family.
Teacher preparation days include a linguistics workshop in Victoria Texas August 5 to 9 Archdiocesan orientation meetings for teachers and principals held in San Antonio August 19 to 23 Local calendar notes for St Paul High School and St Ludmila's Academy cover the upcoming academic year with planned orientations and staff development sessions.
Catholic nurses district II meets August 20 at 7 30 p m at Huth Memorial Hospital Solarium in Yoakum Shiner Home Demonstration Club holds an August 15 social at Green Dickson Park Public School PTO executive meets August 15 at 7 30 p m in the Elementary Library KJZT Juniors host skating party and ice cream social August 20 at 7 00 p m at Pecan Grove Juniors seek rides call area switchboard SYS members contact Carol Schmidt material available at Welhausen s Dry Goods Store uniform due before first game Stratmann family reunion August 18 at Blase s Place Nollkamper reunion August 18 at Green Dickson Park Pavilion Buesing Reunion August 25 at Shiner Hermann Sons Hall 4 H club records pickup at County Agent s Office CYO meets August 16 at Park with ice cream party Notices include obituaries and school calendars with teaching days and holidays
Wimpy's Fun Show comes to a vacant lot behind Shiner post office from August 14 to 18. Rides and games operate weekday evenings from 6 pm and 1 pm Sunday with all day Saturday. Present last week's Gazette clip to get one free ride per person. sponsored by Shiner Little League.
Rev. Marcus Valenta and parishioners invite everyone to Praha Texas for the 113th homecoming on August 15. Holy Masses at 5 and 7 am and high Mass at 9:30 with a Czech sermon by Rev. John Hanacek. A family dinner starts at 11 am and 5 pm, fried chicken and stew. Admission $1.25 adults 75 cents children. An old time country auction at 3 pm, entertainment and a night dance with Henry Brosch and Leroy Matocha orchestras.
Public School P-TO Calendar Sale urged parental support. Contact chair Mrs Daniel Seidenberger or officers Mrs Gordon Yates Mrs Brian Helweg or Mrs Isaac Robinson at local exchange lines for details. Helweg serves as president.
Donors may leave usable clothing at the Shiner High School Office for needy students. For pick up call LY 4 3131. Please deliver donations before August 23.
The Shiner VFW Post 6209 dedicated its new home on August 4 with Texas VFW Commander Cleo G. Clayton delivering the opening words Let This Home Always Be Used For Good Purposes The ceremony at 2 30 p m featured dignitaries including O W Davis District and post officers Shiner mayor Ben Marcak and Mrs Sadie Erdelt Auxiliary president Also noted was the post history from 1946 and the pre existing sports programs begun post World War II
Mrs. Edmund Pfeil 86 died August 12 1968 in a Shiner hospital after long residence in Shiner Born Anna Nilsson December 10 1881 in Sweden she married the late Sven Nilsson survived by husband Edwin Pfeil two daughters Mrs Hagendorf of Shiner and Mrs Stoever of Victoria five grandchildren seven great grandchildren funeral services Wednesday at United Dr Martin Luther Church burial in Shiner City Cemetery A complete obituary will be given next week.
Hospital weekly roster shows patients in care including Charles Nevada Louise Osborn Ben Braden Frank Paris Emma Pohler Ella Stoeltje Agnes Fuller Louise Ringert Mollie Hangs Arthur Nollkamper Frank Kunetka Shiner Eddie Wenske Emma Kaiser Victor Cerny Joe Nieto Moulton Steve Kostelnik Hallettsville. Dismissed patients include Anton Hajek Mrs Robert Jaks Albert Bargmann Rev Allen Black Mrs Frank Rothbauer Frank Kubenka Emery Mascheck Jr Nestor Tijerina Jr Mrs Ben Hartman and baby girl Mrs John Vaughn.
Louis Matias and his two sons, Ronnie 4½ and Stanley 13, from Rt. 3 Shiner, killed a rattlesnake west of Kokernot. Ronnie spotted the snake about 500 yards from home, Stanley used an unusual weapon with a slingshot to kill it, and Louis verified the scene. The snake measured 41 inches with 8 rattles and a button.
The Shiner Catholic Church picnic plans are completed with committees preparing for Sunday September 1. Dinner starts at 10 30 am and supper at 5 pm featuring stew fried chicken sausage and trimmings. Admission is 1 25 for adults and 60 for children under 11. Join the parishioners for a day and evening celebration.
Miss Mathilda Dusek of Shiner died August 9 after years of ill health. Funeral rites were at Buffington Funeral Home and Sts Cyril and Methodius Church conducted by Rev John Hanacek. Burial followed in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. She leaves one brother and three sisters among many relatives.
Cub Scout Pack 232 announces a father and son fishing outing on Saturday August 17. Meet at the Catholic Parish Gym at 5 p.m. and proceed to Bill Kloesel farm. Each pair brings their own fishing gear. New prospective cubs and fathers welcome.
Mrs Alvina Wolters longtime Shiner resident died August 6 1968 at Citizens Memorial Hospital Victoria at age 76. She taught Sunday School chaired church groups and served as Eastern Star Worthy Matron. Funeral Thursday at United Dr Martin Luther Church with Rev Eilers officiating. Burial followed. Survivors include her son Max L Walters and daughter in law Evelyn of Shiner granddaughter Kay Lynn Walters Houston and several siblings living in Texas.
The annual rummage sale opens to the public at 8 a.m. Saturday August 24. A large number of donations has been received. The church seeks volunteers to mark display and sell items.
Shiner High School annuals are available for pickup in Mrs Zander's office during weekday hours 8 to 12 and 1 to 3 30 pm. Call for your annual as soon as possible.
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