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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1973
Page
1
In the early hours of Friday August 10 James R. Bryan observed a red truck with a cattle bed backing to his fence on Highway 95. He fired three shots as two men fled the pasture and escaped south, leaving all calves except one newborn. The incident is treated as a cattle rustling attempt in Moulton.
Clifton "Sandy" Fountain and Ricky Dobbs admitted stealing 13 calves from Scott Bros. pens off IH 10 near Weimar July 19. The half brothers, both connected to Southwest Texas State University circles, confessed to similar rustling in five counties. They were arrested by Robertson County Sheriff E D Elliot during a second trip to a Franklin area cattle pen. The cattle had changed hands two to three times while investigators traced them across counties.
In the Shiner Rotary Youth Baseball Tournament opener Yoakum No 1 blanked Shiner No 2 6 0. Yoakum scored four runs in the third inning and two more in the fifth as pitcher Steven Bohuslav held Shiner to five base runners. Boedeker and Hajek combined for five hits allowed by Shiner including a home run.
Shiner residents face higher fire insurance costs as the State Board of Insurance sets a 32 cent key rate, up from 29. Charges cite deficiencies in water works and a largely volunteer fire department, with credits for booster trucks, night watch, school prevention programs, and arson rewards totaling 12 percent. The new rate adds about $511 overall for the same coverage.
Weekly patient roster shows names in Shiner Hallettsville Moulton Flatonia Schulenburg and discharges include Mrs. Po kluda Mrs. Thiede Mrs. Stueber and others. Included are Mrs. Daniel Po kluda Mrs. Julia Chalupa and baby, plus John R Stueber.
Multiple birth notices from 1973 list Amy Marie born August 17 in Shiner Hospital to Mrs. Mary Ann Seidenberger Rother and Charles J. Rother Jr. Rose Mary born August 20 in Shiner Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Winklarak. Karl Adam born July 25 in Stillwater Municipal Hospital to Dr. and Mrs. Richard J. Orts with baptism August 1 at St. John’s Catholic Church Stillwater.
Social security gains will track living costs for 50 years per Victoria official M. E. Owen. Automatic annual increases start in 1974 if costs rise 3 percent or more and no general raise has occurred. Base earnings will rise with average wage growth, with first auto boost possibly in January 1975. The program currently pays over $4 billion monthly to more than 28 million people.
On the eve of returning to the mainland from Hawaii Mrs William Wendtland fell at a Honolulu hotel and suffered bone fractures in her left elbow. She is at Shiner Hospital. Accompanying her were granddaughter Lisa Wendtland of Rosenberg and Mrs Arthur Kaspar.
In May and June 1973 the Mobile X-Ray Unit of the American Lung Association Alamo Area toured Lavaca County towns Yoakum Shiner Hallettsville and Moulton for four days. A total of 592 x rays were taken revealing 16 suspected tuberculosis 5 cardiovascular problems and 9 other disorders such as emphysema or suspected tumors.
Following the dedication of the Shiner Hospital, board president George Watzlavick received a check to help cut the $20,000 indebtedness. The note from Mrs. William D. Old of San Antonio urged aid and urged pride and determination to get the job done. The board gratefully acknowledged the unsolicited gift.
The Shiner PTO offers a birthday calendar as a fundraiser with four listings per person for 25c and calendars at 1.00. Subscriptions can be arranged by calling Mrs. Gordon Yates, Mrs. Laddie Darilek, or Mrs. Travis Rider. The Lutheran Church Women hosted the August Birthday Party at Trinity Lutheran Home in Goliad with guitar selections and a birthday celebration for honorees.
Mark Anthony Pokluda four days old son of Daniel and Georgie Pokluda of Shiner died Saturday August 18 1973 at Texas Children's Hospital Houston. Graveside services were held at 5:00 p.m. Sunday August 19 in Shiner Catholic Cemetery with Rev Msgr John J Hanacek officiating. The infant weighed nine and a half pounds at birth on August 14 1973 in Shiner Hospital. Surviving are the parents two sisters Jennifer Pokluda and Sheila Stoeltjes grandparents Mr and Mrs Joe Chunda Mr and Mrs Steve Pokluda all of Shiner great grandparents Ludwik Pokluda Yoakum and Ludmila Dusek Shiner.
Pink Ladies working as receptionists at Shiner Hospital must report for their assigned duties. Check schedule and arrange a substitute if unable to fill the post.
The Girls Letterman Association of the Shiner High School Athletic Dept will hold a bake sale Saturday August 25 from 9 00 am until 12 Noon in front of the First National Bank. A large amount of home baked goods will be available.
Former Texas Secretary of State and candidate Bob Bullock campaigned in Shiner. The 44-year-old Democrat touted his background from Hillsboro to Texas Tech Baylor and the Texas House, and highlighted losses of 82.5 million dollars from unreported sales taxes. He pledged stronger tax collection and fairer elections.
Mrs. H. G. Schwabe is reported to be mending nicely after bone fractures in her left foot several weeks ago and expects to be dismissed from the local hospital soon.
The St Paul Cardinals set their first scrimmage for Friday August 24 at 7 00 p.m. against Burton at Burton. A second scrimmage is planned for Friday August 31 versus Smiley at Comanche Stadium in Shiner starting at 7 00 p.m.
John V. Orsak of Yoakum died August 17 1973 at Huth Memorial Hospital aged 83. Rosary at Buffington Chapel followed by Holy Mass at St Josephs Yoakum burial in St Joseph Cemetery. Surviving wife Bertha two daughters and a son with grandsons as pallbearers. Also note Mrs Chas W Kram fractured leg after fall near Shiner.
The Moulton American Legion will hold its annual picnic at the Legion Hall in Moulton on Sunday August 26. Dinner starts at 11 00 a m with daylong entertainment and a night dance featuring The Velvets.
Ross Havard of Portland has set a new Texas record with an 870 pound hammerhead caught off Port Aransas at the Seven Mile Oil Rig. The 14 foot 5 inch shark measured 6 feet 1 inch in girth and fought for 2 hours 10 minutes on a 130 pound line baited with a Jack Crevalle, surpassing the previous 510 pound mark.
Final plans for the Sts Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church Picnic Bazaar in Shiner set for September 2 at Legion Park. Activities include a 2:00 p.m. to midnight dance with four bands, two all you can eat meals starting at 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., an auction at 2:00 p.m., an outdoor beer garden, and multiple Mass times. Proceeds support the church.
The First National Bank will be closed all day Monday September 3 1973 in observance of Labor Day.
The Shiner High School Quarterback Club invites all to a kick-off barbecue and membership drive on August 30, 1973 at 8:00 p.m. at Green-Dickson Municipal Park. In bad weather, moved to the school cafetorium. Membership $6 for men $3 for women. Coaches and the 1973 Comanche football squad will be introduced. Sideline parking at home games, 50 cents per car.
Mrs. W. J. Bill Koneeny of Schulenburg was slated for surgery Monday August 20 at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Victoria Texas. Community well wishes her a speedy recovery.
Cattle producers in Lavaca County are urged to attend a meeting in Hallettsville on Monday August 27 at 8 00 p m in the District Court Room County Court House to learn about upcoming brucellosis testing regulations A Texas Animal Health Commission veterinarian will explain changes and producers can comment ahead of a statewide hearing in Austin September 18 The new testing program aims to start October 1 and move Texas toward Certified Brucellosis Free status
Johnnie Turk of Rt. 2 Shiner underwent surgery Monday August 20 at M D Anderson Hospital Houston Medical Center Texas 77025 his son Gene who lives in Pasadena confirmed.
Adam Wendel remains at home in Shiner with a walker after a pelvic fracture from a fall from a step ladder. He had been hospitalized since August 6 and was discharged last Thursday.
A gala feast at Yorktown Community Hall Sunday August 26 features boneless beef barbecue sausage and sides with cakes and pies from 4 30 p m all you can eat for 2 00 adults and 1 00 for children under 12 An auction at 7 00 p m Entertainment runs 3 00 7 00 p m with Hub City Dutchmen and 8 00 p m 12 00 midnight with The Sundowners Admission is 1 50 for both dances.
Corpus Christi diver Jim Frith 26 speared a 630 pound jewfish three miles off Mustang Island using a pneumatic speargun. The seven foot four inch catch with a 68 inch girth qualifies for the Unrestricted Division of Texas state fish records.
Shiner High School reveals a football slate listing eight home and away district games starting September 7 at Stockdale and concluding November 19 at Smithville. Homecoming against Schulenburg is noted with kickoff at 8:00 p.m. Prices set for adults at $1.50 and students at 50 cents. no pre game student tickets.
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