Toxic plants and poisons warn Lavaca County readers
Lavaca Extension column warns of plant toxins in yards and gardens across Texas and beyond. It lists oleander poinsettia mistletoe peach tree leaves potato and tomato foliage jimson weed dumb cane castor bean mescalbean and other poisonous plants with care guidance and safety contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Smith
Usda Soil Conservation Service
Temple
Texas
Smith
U. S
Canada
SCS
Soil and Water Conservation District
National Safety Council
Haas Sestak wedding at Saints Cyril and Methodius Shiner
Mr and Mrs Larry Haas and Miss Delores Sestak of Shiner united in marriage at Saints Cyril and Methodius Church Shiner on Saturday June 29 1968 at 3 30 pm Rev Father Louis Fritz officiated Nuptial Mass and candlelight reception followed in the parish gym. The ceremony featured yellow gladioli and yellow pompons with orchid accents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delores Sestak
Joe Sestak
Larry Haas
Ben Haas
Shiner
Saints Cyril and Methodius’ Catholic Church
Louis Fritz
F. M. Wagner
Pfeil Reunion marks nineteenth annual gathering in Shiner
The Pfeil family held the nineteenth Pfeil Reunion on August 11 1968 at the Shiner Hermann Sons Hall with a buffet for about 29 families. Calvin R. Pfeil presided over the business session and treasurer’s report. Ronald Pfeil was elected president with officers for secretary and treasurer from Shiner El Campo and San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfeil
Shiner Hermann Sons
Calvin R. Pfeil
Ronald Pfeil
Ivan Pfeil
Shiner
Calvin Pfeil Jr
el Campo
Edwin Pfuhl
Shiner Hermann Sons Hall
A. C
Emilie) Pfeil
David Allen Goetz
Billie G. Goetz
Robert Pfeil Sr
San Antonio
John A. Blanchard
Austin
A. P. Greif
Kingsville
Billie Gene Goetz
David
Elo Riske
Albert Neubauer
Bobby
Arthur Schmidt
Willie Neubauer
Franklin
Oscar Weber
Tammy
Homer Sommerlatte
Edward Kasper
Jay
Calvin Pfeil
Floresville
Karl Orth
Ella Boening
Woodsboro
Walter Pfeil
Peth
Victor Himmelreich
Gilbert Anderson
Mike Whitted
Alma Douglas
Infant Alphonse Jalufka Jr Dies After Birth in Gonzales
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Jalufka died at 6:30 am on Tuesday after being born Sunday at Crews Hospital. Graveside services were held August 6 at St. James Catholic Cemetery officiated by Rev. Richard Oberstar. Survivors include the parents, a sister Margaret, and grandparents Pat Rivera and Frank Jalufka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonse Jalufka JR
Hopkins Street
Gonzales
Margaret
Frank Jalufka
Pat Rivera
Seydler-Hill Funeral Home
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Sheryl McNalley
A bridal shower for Miss Sheryl McNalley bride elect of Adolph Velek Jr. was held at Shiner Hermann Sons Hall on Saturday August 3 1968. Guests registered in a pink themed setting while hostesses presented cookware and pottery dishes as gifts to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Bender
Shiner
Dennis Sestak
Victoria
Glen Lockwell
Dallas
Darrel Wehman
Dalton Winkenwerder
Bill Mitchon
Hallettsville
Otto Bilski
Houston
Hulda Colessi
Raymond Malina
Beverly Fort
Moulton
Lily of the Valley
Patsy Barta
East Bernard
Dorothy Hund
Wharton
Patricia Siegel
Carol Sue Mitchon
Donna
Terry Mitchon
Doris
Janet Colessi
Lee Ann Malina
Austin
Albert Sestak
Yoakum
Ella Mae Knezek
Shiner Hermann Sons
Sheryl McNalley
Adolph Velek Jr
Victor Pulkrabek
R. L. McNalley
Sheryl and
Adolph
Edward Mikes
Jerry Lopanec
Karen
Marie Hajek
Carol
Linda Mikes
Gloria Lopanec
Mesdames
Alton Ehler
Emma Baros
Martin Baros
Charlie Janota
Clifton Fiedler
Virginia Schmidt
Johnnie F. Hajek
Cochairman
VFW
Post
Adolph Seidenberger
Seidenberger
Department
Cleo G. Clayton Jr
PTO
The
Soldier Wounded in Vietnam Accident Near Saigon
Army Private First Class Edmund B Janak 20 son of Mr and Mrs Mike Janak Hallettsville was wounded in the left arm when a buddy accidentally discharged a .45 pistol about 5:30 p m July 26 1968 about 10 miles from Saigon He was hospitalized in Vietnam later sent to Japan and may be transferred to the United States The 1966 St Paul High School graduate served six weeks in Vietnam with the First Infantry Division near Di An.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund B. Janak
Mike V. Janak
Hallettsville
Janak
Saigon
Vietnam
Japan
States
di An
St. Paul High School
Machart Reunion Held at Moulton VFW Hall
The 12th Machart Reunion met Sunday at the Moulton VFW Hall. Nat Moza opened the meeting. officers for 1969 were elected: President Melvin Machart, vice president Frankie Machart, secretary Gladys Struka, treasurer Gladys Guelker, reporter Mary L. Crowder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machart
Moulton
Michel McAdams
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Alvina Wolters
The Wolters family thanks friends and relatives for kindness messages floral tributes and memorials after the death of Mrs. Alvina Wolters. Gratitude is extended for prayers from Rev F E Eilers meals shared and visits. Mr and Mrs Max L Wolters and Kay Lynn express appreciation for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvina Wolters
F. E. Eilers
Max L. Wolters
Kay Lynn
FLBA Keeps Serving Farmers and Ranchers Credit Needs
Gordon Finley announces the Federal Land Bank System adopts Serving America's Farmers: Providers of Plenty as a permanent slogan. The San Marcos association is part of a national network with 695 local associations and a 50 year history of private funds and farmer ownership. Board members listed include T. W. Steiner, George G. Griffin, P. S. King, Otto Graef, Robert E. Barker, and L. P. Mason. Also notes a social trip to HemisFair in San Antonio by Mrs. A L Hall and her daughters with Mrs. R B Kroulik of Shiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Finley
Federal Land Bank Association of
San Marcos
Federal Land Bank System
America
Land Bank
Mr. Finley
T. W. Steiner
Gonzales County
George G. Griffin
Lavaca County
P. S. King
Caldwell County
Otto Graef
Hays County
Robert E. Barker
Travis County
L. P. Mason
Williamson County
Sembera Family Remembrance Noted in Obituary
The obituary mentions daughter Mrs. Dorothy Peeter sons Jerry H George W and Charles R Sembera sister Mrs. Virginia Simon brothers Ed and Bill Sembera and three grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Peeter
Jerry H
George W
Charles R. Sembera
Virginia Simon
Bill Sembera
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Lavaca County Extension News
John V. Lindsey
Mary Francis
Burmeister
Charles Elstner
Nancy Appelt
Karen Janak
Mary Ann Appelt
Annie Beth Valenta
Gloria Urbish
Helen Matus
Stephanie Pavliska
Shirley Smith
Mary Joy Elstner
Virginia Carr
Sante Fe
Janet Strakos
Carla Jurena
Donna Bludau
Kay Williams
Marianne Pesek
Janice Najvar
Warren Baker
Janice Janak
Judy Pesek
Dorothy Thigpen
Frank Smolka
Janet Jacobs
Patti Jurena
Carrie Smith
Virginia Urbish
Catherine Baker
Katherine Grahmann
Laurie Janak
Ann Carr
Sharon Rhodes
Santa Fe
Marian Hogan
Frances Bludau
H. E
Catherine Strakos
Rosemary Pustka
Barbara Strakos
Cathy Stephens
MR. and
Mrs
Cynthia Schacherl
Delores Fojtik
Joyce Sestak
Edgar Pfeil
Ronald
Dianne
San Benito
Clayton Bollier
Minnie Parker
Dorothy Lee Thigpen
Annette Klekar
Rebecca Henke
Joseph Janak, Jr
Clinton Lenzy
Joe Willie Lenzy
Helen Darr
Jocelyn Urbish
Sharon Morisak
Lois Sitka
Karen Sitka
Geraldine Darilek
Rachel Henke
Darlene Dietschke
Elaine Cinadi
Doris Jean Smolik
Cynthia Cinadi
Pam Morisak
Anna Marie Svetlik
Anita Kocian
Rosemary Drexler
Celesta Mikulineak
Debbie Blahuta
Sestak-Haas
U. S. Brewers Association
United States Brewers Association, Inc
International Life Bidg
Austin, Texas
Taylors
Bradford
Nunn-Bush
Dudley Hoskins
On-The-Square
Alvin V. Sembera
Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church
Philip Nessinger
Garden
Gethsemani Cemetery
Mr. Sembera
Sophie (Kramr) Sembera
Adella Sembera
Pfc
Edmund Janak
VFW Meeting
M. W. Balhorn
St. Petersburg
Florida
Annabell Behrens
Round Rock
J. H. McCann
Freeport
Michael McCann and
Elo Pfeil
Dianne Pfeil
New Braunfels
Shiner Drug Co
FLY Control Products
Farnam
Stanley Slavik
Oscar H. Huebner
FLBA
A. L. Hall
Muska
N. Main
Pepe
Federal Land Bank of Houston
C. G. Finley
Asst
Mgr
St. Louis St
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