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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1972
Page
4
Market reports from Gonzales and Flatonia Texas dated August 19 and 21 1972 show cattle on hand hog prices and classes steady with prior week. Heavy bull calves cheaper packer cows bulls and hogs varied with prices listed for top and utility grades. Local notices include obituary and family thanks with condolences from the Walleck and Kramerbauer families.
The Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6209 in Shiner met August 10 1972 at 8 p m with President Mrs Sadie Erdelt presiding Pro tem officer Mrs Helen Zimmerman appointed Roll call noted absentees Chaplain Mrs Mary Stock led opening prayer The group recited the Pledge National Anthem and committee reports followed including wheel chair and cheer efforts and sympathy cards Members discussed the 1972 73 membership drive dues cancer insurance benefits and a cancer grant A note of thanks from Homer Sommerlatte accompanied a later message of appreciation to friends and relatives for get well cards and prayers.
Mr and Mrs Al Chilek Route 2 Yoakum announce the engagement of their daughter Debra Jane to Patrick C Kocian son of Mr and Mrs Ben Kocian Route 2 Shiner The bride elect a 1970 St Joseph High School Yoakum graduate is employed at ToRel Fine Leather Inc Yoakum The groom a St Paul High School Shiner class of 69 works in the Energy Production Department at Houston Light and Power They will marry September 30 1972 at 2 30 p m in St Joseph s Catholic Church Yoakum
Mr and Mrs Albert Sustala celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a July 2 1972 dinner party at the Chandelier Ballroom SPJST Lodge 88 Houston hosted by their children Albert C Sustala Raymond Sustala and Edwin Sustala The couple wed June 21 1947 at St Andrews Catholic Church Hillie Their family roots span Wharton County El Campo Houston and Spring Branch where they have lived for 23 years They own Al s Wholesale Distributors Guests danced to Harry Czarnek s Orchestra and enjoyed barbecue and a wedding cake Attending relatives and friends included multiple Filip and Vincik families plus numerous Houston area guests
Mr and Mrs Larry Boenig of Houston welcome Aaron John born August 19 1972 at Rosewood Memorial weighing 9 pounds 11 ounces. Grandparents Hajek and Boenig welcomed, with great grandparents named. Linda Sue Hajek mother. Jimmy Knebel and Marjorie Welfl announce Leslie Ann born August 16 1972 at Youens Hospital weighing 9 pounds 2 ounces. Brother Mark aged 3 and grandparents listed.
Observe Birthdays Ludwig Caka and Adon Wegener were honored with a chicken barbecue supper at the home of their children in Shiner and Yoakum on Saturday August 12 1972. Caka's 61st birthday was Sunday August 13 and Wegener's 76th fell Wednesday August 16. Attendees included relatives from Shiner Yoakum and San Antonio and visitors from Cuero and other cities.
Expressions of gratitude from Mrs Edmund F Broz and family and from Mrs Julia Krause for kindness shown after their losses. Thanks to Rev Msgr John J Hanacek Rev Robert Schmidt doctors nurses Buffington Funeral Home and many friends for condolences Mass offerings floral tributes and support.
The KJZT Society met August 17 at 8 p.m. with a prayer, minutes read, and a brief treasurer’s report. Members were urged to donate towels for the school cafeteria and supplies for the annual church picnic kitchen booth. A new member Linda Carol Svoboda joined, and others updated their memberships and attendance. Kenneth Filip of Houston vacationing in Shiner with relatives and friends.
A grateful message thanks doctors Dennis and Robert Wagner the nursing staff and clergy for visits prayers and thoughtful cheer cards flowers and inquiries during a stay at Shiner Hospital. May God bless you.
Knights of Columbus 4th degree officers for Yoakum and Msgr Netardus assemblies were installed Sunday August 13 1972 at the Shiner VFW Home. Past Faithful Navigator Joe E Brown led the ceremony with Otis Hermes assisting as officers named include F Navigator Dr A A Darilek Sr F Comptroller Henry J Fietsam F Friar Msgr John J Hanacek F Captain Edwin Boehm F Admiral Steve J Pokluda F Purser August H Maneth F Pilot Anton Janik Trustee Alvin J Boehm Sentinels Louis Matula Adolph Pesek. Wives and guests attended followed by refreshments and a meal.
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