First Find a Hen With Character by Leon Hale
Leon Hale recalls visiting Fred and Mary Baca in El Campo for a polefka lunch. The feast features Czech noodles, fried chicken, ham, sausages, kolaches, and a rice pudding with meringue. The piece notes Mary's nursing home honor and sends a tape of the gathering to Freddie, serving in Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Campo
Fred
Mary Baca
Mary
Poleska
Texas Nursing Home Association
Hillie
Mack J. Webb
Chuck Schwartzkopf
Jo Ann
Martha Carlson
Barbara Baker
Mary Bazinet
Sofie Zatopek
Fred Baca
Freddie
Vietnam
Used Clothing Drive At School Seeks Donors
Community school calls for donations of good used clothing. People are invited to contribute garments for students and families in need at the campus collection site and through daytime drop offs.
Elo Koenning Rites In Gonzales
Elo Koenning of 1308 St. Michael Street Gonzales died August 14 1968 in the Veterans Administration Hospital Houston at age 57. Funeral services were held August 16 from Baker Funeral Home with burial in Woodman Cemetery. He served in the U S Air Force during World War II and was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife Erna Koenning a son and several relatives. Military graveside rites were performed by the Shiner Legion Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elo Koenning
St. Michael Street
Gonzales
Veterans Administration Hospital
Houston
V. A
Kerrville
Baker Funeral Home
Floyd Whalley
Woodman Cemetery
Robert Vackar
Edgar Thorn
Oscar Ludwig
Billy Benes
Perry Renken
Gerald Tieken
Elo Henry Koenning
Sunset Community
Shiner
Gonzales County
John F
Marie (Lehmann) Koenning
American Legion
Kolar-Stanek
Erna (Krueger) Schmidt
Cuero
Sunset
Dilworth
Midway
U. S. Airforce
Randolph Field
San Antonio
Amarillo Afb
Infantry
Germany
France
Erna Koenning
Travis Koenning
Beeville
Henry Schmidt
Adolph
Fred Koenning
John
Mattie) Hauschild
Harlingen
Fritz
Martha) Boedeker
George
Annie) Boedeker
George Thur
Lillie) Blohm
Rudolph Koenning
John Koenning Jr
Willie Koenning
Edward J. Koenning
Marie Koenning
Shiner Legion Post
Adolph Pesek
O. S. T. Meyer
Edgar Kram
John P. Degenhardt
Eddie Jaks
Curt Messer
Leonard Darilek
St Ann's Parish Annual Supper at National Hall
St Ann's Parish will hold its annual benefit supper at National Hall four miles west of Yoakum on Hochheim Road Sunday August 25 Grounds open at 1 00 p m Supper served family style from 4 30 to 8 00 p m Menu includes barbecued beef and chicken with trimmings Auction starts at 7 00 p m Free dance afterward with music by Charlie Tousek Orchestra
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St. Ann’s
National Hall
Yoakum
Hochheim Road
Shiner ISD Seeks Student Donations Before August 23
Needy students of Shiner Independent School District may pick up donated items at the High School Office. Call LY 4-3131 to arrange pickup. Donations should be received before August 23.
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Shiner Independent School District
Services To Be Held Wednesday For Mrs Frieda Filip
Rosary for Mrs. Frieda Filip 63 native of Shiner who died August 14 1968 at her home was held Tuesday at Buffington Funeral Home Shiner. Funeral services are set for 8 45 a m Wednesday at the funeral home with Requiem Mass at 9 a m at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church Shiner followed by burial in Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include a son Donald Filip of Africa a daughter Irene Rowell of Littleton Colorado a brother Albert Hirsch of Fargo North Dakota a sister Mrs Ann Krause Refugio a half sister Mrs Nora Macha Yoakum and four grandchildren. Complete obituary will be given next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frieda Filip
Shiner
Buffington Funeral Home
Saints Cyril and Methodius’ Catholic Church of
Donald Filip
Africa
Robert
Irene) Rowell
Littleton
Colorado
Albert Hirsch
Fargo
North Dakota
Ann Krause
Refugio
Nora Macha
Yoakum
Rites Scheduled Wednesday For Jacob M Mikesh
Jacob M. Mikesh 92 died in San Antonio Texas native of Czechoslovakia Rosary was recited at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel Shiner Funeral services at 10 15 a m Wednesday at the Funeral Home with a Requiem Mass at 10 30 a m at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church burial in St Joseph s Cemetery Yoakum Survivors include three sons Eddie Bill Robert Mikesh four daughters Mary Allen Lillie Adcock Albina Degenhardt Ann Truly a brother J R Mikesh two sisters Rosie Malina Annie Matus 15 grandchildren 31 great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob M. Mikesh
San Antonio
Texas
Mikesh
Czechoslovakia
Buffington Funeral Home
Shiner
Funeral Home
Saints Cyril and Methodius’ Catholic Church
St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery
Yoakum
Eddie Mike
Western Club of '69 Forms in Shiner Area
The Western Club of ’69 announces formation of a local Western Dance Club for Shiner residents and trade area. Couples age 21 and up may join with $8 yearly dues due by September 15, 1968, and four dances planned per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Club of ’69
Shiner
Shiner Trade
Joe Roller
Henry Pesek
Clarence Barta
Evelyn Wenske
Laddie Janik
Eugene Patek
Kenneth Tronicek
Dan Kresta
Dennis Kram
Texas
Board of
LL All-Stars Seek Return of Unclaimed Uniforms
Little League All-Stars players who have not returned their uniforms must turn them in cleaned to Oscar Fisseler or Elroy Othold Jr. immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Fisseler
Elroy Othold Jr
Rites Wednesday For Pioneer Settler Mrs. Edmund Pfeil
Mrs. Anna Nilsson Pfeil of Shiner died August 12 1968 at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital aged 86 8 2. Funeral at United Dr. Martin Luther Church August 14 conducted by Rev F Erhard Eilers with organ by Mrs Victor Stindt. Burial in Shiner City Cemetery. Survivors include husband Edmund Pfeil son Edwin Pfeil and daughters Hilda Hagendorf and Wilma Stoever among seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Nilsson Pfeil
Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital
Buffington Funeral Home
Shiner
United Dr. Martin Luther Church
F. Erhard Eilers
Victor Stindt
Jesus
Shiner City
Johnny Joe Valls
Archie Gaskins
Kenedy
Alfred
August Hartmann
Jimmy Fall
Yoakum
H. E. Pfeil
San Antonio
Pfeil
Sweden
Sven
Kristina
Lordsdatter) Nilsson
Kersti Lundberg
Hermann Sons
Shiner Lodge No. 20
Edmund Pfeil
Dziewas
Nilsson
Glemmingbro
Melvin
August
Kristina) Hartmann
Edwin
Leona Schroeder) Pfeil
Edwin Pfeil
Accordion Concert In Hallettsville by Herman's Orchestra
An all accordion ensemble directed by Herman Gruenberg will perform in Hallettsville at 8 00 p m Sunday August 25 in the American Legion Hall. The program Music For Everyone features overtures waltzes polkas and accordion organ solos with members from Hallettsville Shiner and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
American Legion Hall
Herman’s
Shiner
Larry Benes
Gary Frers
Patricia Wagner
Leo Janak
Douglas Kubicek
Gerard
Patrick Janak
Community Meetings and Notices for August Activities
SYS members contact Carol Schmidt for materials and visit Welhausen's Dry Goods for pickup. 4-H members collect records at the County Agent's Office. Union events include BUELING Reunion August 25 at Shiner Hall, Legion Auxiliary and Post No 201 meetings August 27, a Bunko Party August 23, and football team gatherings August 27 29 at 7 30 p.m. at the old field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SYS
Carol Schmidt
Welhausen
Shiner Hermann Sons
KJZT
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Post No. 201
Luther Leaguers
Moulton Legion Picnic Sunday at Legion Hall
The annual Moulton American Legion Picnic is set for Sunday August 25 at the Moulton Legion Hall. Dinner starts 11 30 a m and supper at 5 p m with fried chicken stew and sausage served cafeteria style. Admission 1 25 for adults 50c for children under 12. Meat will be sold to take home. The Friendly Trail Riders depart Leroy Florus Home Flatonia at 7 30 a m. Entertainment includes rides for children and a free dance with Markmann Polka Teers.
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Moulton American Legion
Moulton Legion Hall
Friendly Trail
Leroy Florus
Flatonia
Markmann Polkateers
Rummage Sale Opens August 24 At Wesley Class
The annual rummage sale opens to the public on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Donations include clothing and various household items. The Wesley Class will welcome patrons from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Quarterback Kick Off Barbecue for Shiner Comanche Fans
Shiner High School invites all football fans to a kickoff barbecue Monday night August 26 at 7 30 p m at Green Dickson Municipal Park. The largest picnic area north of the pavilion will host due to prior pavilion reservations. The event features coaches and players introductions and a preview discussion of the 1968 Comanche season.
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Shiner High School
Green- Dickson Municipal Park
Shiner
St Ludmila St Paul High Registration Details 1968
St Paul High School and St Ludmila Academy announce 1968 69 registration days for August 28 29 9 12 am 3 5 pm and 8 9 pm. Mass of the Holy Spirit opens the year August 30 with 2 pm Friday buses start. holiday September 2. classes resume September 3. Parents meet teachers. students choose electives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul High School
St. Ludmila’s Academy
Fritz
Shiner Public School Sets Opening Dates for 1968-69
Registration for new students runs August 26-28 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Shiner campuses. Classes begin September 3 at 8:25 a.m. with 30c lunch for grades 1-6 and 35c for grades 7-12 and adults.
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Shiner Public
Shiner
KCTI
Gonzales
Max E. Seidenberger
David Storz
Sandra Rosenbaugh
Susan Wait
Velma Garbade
Robbie Drozd
Linda Ziegler
Jo Ann Sestak
Esther Turner
Calvin Tucker
James Stanley
Winston M. Davis
Arturo Gutierrez
Robert Bubolz
Edward Wiesner
Harry Parker
Edwin E. Winn
Ray Seale
Ronald Pfeil
James Lawrance
Lanelie Kasper
Elton
Lillie) Zander
Angeline Noack
Edmund Kremling
Allen Seifert
Eddie Carr
Edwin Winn
W. M. Davis
Eddie Jaks
Edwin Pfuhl
Paul Tenberg Jr
Bessie Pfeil
Bessie Turek
Gladys Pfeil
Millie Migl
Wilma Pfuhl
Helga Miculka
Judge Tom Reavley to Deliver Message at United Methodist Church
Judge Tom Reavley of the 167th District Court Austin will deliver the morning sermon at the United Methodist Church on Sunday August 25 at 1045 AM on civil disobedience. A covered dish luncheon and Q&A follow in Fellowship Hall with baby sitting provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Reavley
167Th District Court
Austin
United Methodist Church
Reavley
Beavley
Allen Shivers
Texas
University of Texas Law School
Powell, Rauhut
Norvell
General Conference
Southwest Texas
Hospital Visitation Hours and Weekly Patient List
Visiting periods are 7 00 to 7 30 in the morning 10 00 to 11 00 and 2 00 to 4 00 in the afternoon and 7 00 to 8 30 in the evening. The hospital lists patients including Mrs Louise Osborn Ben Braden Arthur Nollkamper Frank Paris Alex Dylla O A Kosler Mrs Emma Pohler Johnnie Hartman Mrs Agnes Fuller Mrs Louise Ringert Mrs Laddie Berkovsky Boston Milton Sr Mrs Eugene Patek Shiner Mrs Paul Wagner and baby girl Flatonia Mrs Edward Cinadr Mrs Marvin Michalec and baby boy James Netardus Rudolph Dornak Hallettsville Mrs Marcus Hinch Yoakum Ernie Wallace Ayres Baby Ricardo Nieto Moulton. Dismissed patients include Miss Bertha Schmidt Charles Nerada Miss Ella Stoeltje Frank Kunetka Eddie Wenske Mrs Emma Kaiser Mrs Steve Kostelinik Sr Mrs Joe Nieto and baby Harvey Vrana
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Louise Osborn
Ben Braden
Arthur Nollkamper
Frank Paris
Alex Dylla
O. A. Kosler
Emma Pohler
Johnnie Hartman
Agnes Fuller
Louise Ringert
Laddie Berkovsky
Boston
Milton Sr
Eugene Patek
Shiner
Paul Wagner
Flatonia
Edward Cinadr
Marvin Michalec
James Netardus
Rudolph Dornak
Hallettsville
Marcus Hinch
Yoakum
Ernie Wallace Ayres
Ricardo Nieto
Moulton
Bertha Schmidt
Charles Nerada
Ella Stoeltje
Frank Kunetka
Eddie Wenske
Emma Kaiser
Steve KosteInik Sr
Joe Nieto
Harvey Vrana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Houston Post
Leon Hale
Post
St. Ann’s Parish
Charlie Tousek
Western Dance Club
Richard Pfeil
Edwin Wolters Memorial
South Ave. I
Shiner Conservation Society
Moulton Legion
St.Ludmila
Driver's
Hallettsville — Court House
Cuero — Court House
Gonzales — Court House
Shiner Public School
Message Methodist Church
Frank M. Wagner Memorial Hospital Foundation
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