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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1972
Page
1
Policies for grades 7 through 12 define acceptable attire and grooming. Female staff may wear loosely fitted pant suits with specific hem and necklines. dresses must meet length and modesty standards. see through materials banned. Male students must be clean shaven with trimmed sideburns and hair off the eyes and collar. Dress jeans, slacks with belts, and appropriate shirts are allowed. T shirts as outerwear are not.
Mrs. Joe Krause nee Julia Anna Chromeak of Moravia died August 14 1972 in Houston at 69. Funeral August 16 at Moravia Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. She was born April 10 1903 in Moravia and survived by husband three sons one daughter nine grandchildren and siblings. preceded by two brothers.
The Shiner Chamber of Commerce met in regular session electing officers for the coming year. Officers are President Dennis Mraz, first vice president Henry Fietsam, second vice president Jack Cloutier, and secretary-treasurer Bill Goetz. A large board includes Max Wolters, Joe Kouba, Elton Zander, Ed Mueller, and others.
Royce Frederick, son of Mr and Mrs Jeff Frederick of Rt 3 Shiner, entered Brooke General Hospital San Antonio on Monday August 14 1972 for tests. Royce suffers kidney failure and is accompanied by his brother and relatives. Cheer cards may be addressed to Pvt 2 Royce B Frederick Ward 43 Beach Pavillion San Antonio TX 78234.
Charles D Lloyd of 3129 Nebraska Baytown died Tuesday August 15 1972 from injuries in a fall from a pickup truck in Baytown He was 12 years 8 months and 3 days old Requiem Mass was held at St Joseph Catholic Church Baytown and graveside services were at Gonzales City Cemetery He was born December 12 1959 in Dalhart son of Charles F and Robin Lloyd Survivors include three brothers Kimberly Ann Tammy Kay Lloyd and two sisters all of Baytown plus his paternal grandmother Anna Sestak Lloyd of Gonzales and his paternal grandfather Charlie F Lloyd.
Shiner Shoe Shop and Corner Liquor Store owner Charlie Chrastecky was moved to the Houston VA Hospital on Monday August 14 after a month in Shiner Hospital. He suffered a stroke at his business on July 14 and now resides at VA Hosp., Vd. 206 2002 Holcomb Houston Texas 77031.
Free immunizations will be given the first Wednesday of each month at the court house in Hallettsville from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. beginning Wednesday September 6. Parents or guardians of preschool children are urged to participate in this free program sponsored by The State Dept. of Health.
SLA St Paul PTC announces an executive committee meeting Friday September 1 at 7 30 p m in the SLA library. The LA St Paul PTC invites CCM members and families to a summer party August 24 at 6 30 p m at Green Dickson Municipal Park with drinks and a picnic lunch. LA St Paul PTC will meet September 5 at 8 00 p m in Parish Gym.
Mrs. Albin Bender nee Hedwig Schmidt 87 of Shiner died August 15 1972 in Yoakum Stevens Nursing Home after short illness. Funeral services at United Dr. Martin Luther Church conducted by Rev. Clifford C. Grosenbacher followed by burial in Shiner City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary Bender Warren Bender Victor Jasek Horace Sample Milton Wegener and Leslie Arndt. Surviving seven children six sons Gustav Erwin Victor Walter Arthur Wilbert all of Shiner one daughter Lillian Hagendorf one sister Erna Wegener New Braunfels one brother Arthur Schmidt Shiner and others. She married Albin Bender November 25 1905 in Shiner.
Lil Kusak announces Lil's Beauty Salon is open at a new site four miles north of Shiner on Highway 95. Phone service will be installed, and she invites friends and customers to visit the new location. The page also lists district high school football and basketball schedules with game times, opponents, and venues for fall 1972.
Mrs Ida Kloesel 91 died August 10 in Yoakum after two weeks residence and seven weeks in Shiner Hospital. Funeral August 13 at 2 pm officiated by Rev Clifford Grosenbacher. burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Survived by sons Edwin and Perry. brother Louis Blume. sisters Alma Werner Hilda Hinze Minnie Kloesel. three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The Moulton American Legion hosts its annual picnic on Sunday August 27 at the Legion Hall. Dinner begins at 11:00 a.m. Supper at 5:00 p.m. A dance will follow with music by The Velvets. See ad elsewhere.
Derrich Berckenhoff family reunion set for Sunday September 3 at the Wharton Knights of Columbus Hall. Contact Charles Kurtz at 713 543 3467 for details. (34 21) Stratmann family reunion also Sunday September 3 at Shiner Hermann Sons Hall. Bring basket lunch. (34 2t)
St Paul High School and St Ludmila's Academy set the 1972 73 opening on August 28 with an 8 00 AM Mass and bus service starting afternoon the first day. The listing details extensive faculty across St Ludmila's and St Paul HighSchool including Sisters Angela Louise Genevieve Bernice Gertrude Celine Lucy George Charles Mary Ann Janota Fikac Serena Antoinette Frances Cabrini and Heitkamp among others with duties across grades and disciplines.
Visiting periods are 7 00 to 7 30 10 00 to 11 00 2 00 to 4 00 and 7 00 to 8 30 a m and p m. This week’s patients include SHINER Mrs Helen Kosler Mrs Joe A Boehm Miss Catherine Simper Mrs Eva Herder Arnetta Mathis Mrs Julia Balusek Mrs Erna Longoria FLATONIA Robert Farkus Adolph Lev Mrs Joe Lev and baby girl HOUSTON Dwayne Michna MOULTON Mrs Josephine Schraer Discharges Emil F Baros Mrs John Jirkovsky Rudy Zem licka Mrs Henry Butschek Mrs John Baros Theodore Hubner Mrs Annie Broz Mrs Alois Nev lud and baby boy Mrs Alvin Hajek and baby girl Mrs Elmer Michna Mrs Rodney Hull Mrs Olga Jenkins
Material for a uniform can be picked up at Perry's in Yoakum. The pattern specified is Simplicity No. 5136. Uniform requirements include covered buttons four 1/4 inch in size and white tennis shoes.
The 1961 St. Ludmila's Academy graduates plan their first reunion since 1950s. It will be held Saturday September 2 at the Shiner VFW Home starting 6 00 pm. Organizers Kathryn Roznovsky Erlene Pavlicek Darilek and Charlene Nerada Pekar coordinate arrangements.
Edmund F. Broz of Shiner aged 80 years 1 month 22 days died suddenly August 11 1972 at Shiner Hospital after being stricken about 30 minutes earlier. Funeral services were held August 13 at Buffington Funeral Home and Shiner Catholic Church with burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. He was born June 19 1892 and survived by his wife Anna and children, along with numerous relatives.
A Social Security Office representative from Victoria will be at Shiner City Hall at 9 AM Monday August 28 1972. Citizens may file retirement survivor disability or Medicare claims and ask questions about the Social Security program.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lunes Holchak were held at 3 00 p m Saturday August 12 at the First United Methodist Church in Shiner officiated by Rev Travis Rider The service featured organ renditions of My Faith Looks Up To Thee Near To The Heart Of God and Lead Kindly Light Burial followed in Shiner City Cemetery with pallbearers including William Holchak Dr Robert J Wagner Glade Welhausen G W Buddy Minear Gilbert Kasper and Paul O Kempe all of Shiner Mrs Holchak 71 died August 11 1972 in Trinity Lutheran Home Nordheim born April 1 1901 in Weimar She married Benno R Holchak June 8 1921 in Nordheim later operated a Shiner beauty shop 40 years retired 1964 husband died 1967 She is survived by brother Roy Brunkenhoefer Sr of Nordheim nieces and nephews. Mrs Holchak was admired as a kindly neighbor and devoted wife and sister.
The St Paul Cardinals will host a scrimmage on Friday August 25 at 7 30 p.m. against Burton at Comanche Stadium Shiner. A second scrimmage is set for Friday September 1 at 7 30 p.m. against Smiley in Smiley.
The committee announces Gabe Aleman of Austin Texas as winner of the 1932 antique Chevrolet fund raiser. Gross receipts from the car sale totaled 6305.81 dollars.
The Shiner High School Quarterback Club hosts its annual kick-off barbecue and membership drive on Monday, August 28, 1972 at 8 00 p m at Green Dickson Municipal Park. If bad weather, held in the school cafeteria. Membership $5 for men $1 for ladies. The club supports all Comanche athletics and operates sideline parking at home games for fifty cents per car. The coaching staff and the 1972 Comanche football squad will be introduced.
Funeral services for Edward Urban were conducted at St. James Catholic Church Gonzales on August 17 1972 with Rev Wenzel Lieb officiating. Burial followed at Gonzales City Cemetery. Survivors include brother Paul Urban and three sisters Carrie Cooley Julie Kiefer and Tracy Kiefer. He died August 15 1972 in Austin at age 64.
Brady couple welcomes son Steven Wayne 7 lb 9 oz born Aug 19 1972. Houston pair Leon Machacek and family announce son Bruce born Aug 7 1972 at St Josephs. Shiner residents Nevlud jr Alois and Hajek welcome twins and a girl born Aug 16 1972. Elmer Michna and Joe Leo families report additional newborns at Shiner Hospital weighing 4 lb 8 oz and 7 lb 4 oz.
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