Peach Creek Philosopher Questions Finances and Court Unconstitutionality
The Peach Creek Philosopher letters discuss presidential candidates finances noting wives and children are wealthier than candidates and extend to a critique of Supreme Court rulings on reapportionment. The writer warns that extended, uneven representations could render the Court itself unconstitutional. This political column ends with the signature J. A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Supreme Court
Court
Edwin Zimmerman Sells Registered Angus Cows
Edwin Zimmerman of Shiner sold four registered Angus cows to Dr. Louis Boening of Yoakum Texas. Miss Frances Griffin returned last Wednesday from a visit with her niece, Mrs. Clement Petras, Mr. Petras and family at Gonzales.
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Edwin Zimmerman
Shiner
Louis Boening
Yoakum
Texas
Frances Griffin
Clement Petras
Petras
Gonzales
Roxie Ann Petru and Robert Orsak wed in Victoria ceremony
Roxie Ann Petru daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Petru of Victoria and Robert Raymond Orsak son of Mr and Mrs Ru die Orsak of Yoakum united in marriage August 8 1964 at St Marys Catholic Church Victoria. The couple exchanged double ring vows before Msgr F O Beck with elaborate floral decorations. The bride wore snow white peau de soie gown with lace accents and cathedral train, and carried white yellow throated orchid. Attendants wore hot pink gowns with matching accessories while family members wore coordinated outfits. Best man was John Zimmer and groomsmen included Dale Petry and David Dvorak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxie Ann Petru
Thomas Petru
Victoria
Robert Raymond Orsak
Rudie Orsak
Yoakum
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
F. O. Beck
Ruby Reid
Barbara Baros
Sheila Altis
Austin
Jeannie Baros
Harvey
Rebecca Petry
John Zimmer
Ing Jr
San Antonio
Leon Petry
Shiner
Kenneth Cauthern
Jaycee Hall
Donna Terry
Nancy Penewitt
Brenda Brooks
Mary Lynn Dvorak
New Orleans
Avondale
Mammy
Victoria High School
St. Joseph High School
Gulf Oil Company
Local wedding draws guests from area towns
Mrs. Chovanetz visited her hospitalized brother Dr. J. P. Bartak in Savannah. A Victoria ceremony brought many attendees from Shiner Yoakum and nearby towns. Out-of-town guests included William Petry Jim Cerny Joe Harabis and others from Shiner Yoakum and Halllettsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Chovanetz
Savannah
Georgia
J. P. Bartak
Caroline Valenta
Anna Parma
Ennis
Mary Maresh
Penelope
Viola Mueller
Clara Nike
Fay Johnson
Flatonia
William Petry
Jim Cerny
Joe Harabis
Daniel Harabis
Shiner
Charles Herdick
Henry Doell
Messrs
Life Insurance as a Modern Miracle and Family Shield
A reflective piece frames life insurance as more than a policy, describing it as a loving, life changing instrument. It portrays financial security for a hungry infant, education for a son, a wedding blessing, and a dad’s gift to his daughter. The text advocates Pan-American Life as the insurer to protect families against early death or prolonged life.
Double Ring Nuptials Tie Mildred Schiller to James Wentreek
Miss Mildred Jeannette Schiller of Burlington marries James Ed ward Wentreek of Rogers in a August 15 1964 ceremony at Ocker Brethren Church officiated by Rev Frank Simcik and Rev Johnny Bravenec. A jade and white floral decor framed the chancel as bridesmaids, groomsmen, and a fine reception followed. The couple, both graduates of Rogers High School and Temple Junior College, plan a home in Temple Texas after a trip through the Deep South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Jeannette Schiller
Burlington
James Edward Wentreek
Rogers
Ocker Brethren Church
Frank Simcik
Johnny Bravenec
Johnny Ross Junek
Joseph J. Schiller
J. E. Wentreck
Marvin Smetana
San Antonio
Roselyn Wentreck
Emily Long
Cleburne
Danny Ewing
Denaville
Rosenberg
William McMullen
Waco
Eddie Getcher
Henry Earl Pomykal
Lott
Clifton Taylor
Temple
Everett Hruska
Houston
Art Smith
Leroy Schiller
Ocker Fellowship Building
Carolyn Psencik
Daniel Lesikar
Minnie Biskup
Alice Herring
Wynona
Pomykal
Becky Shenkir
Donna
Cheryl Smetana
Louisiana
Mississippi
Tennessee
Arkansas
Rogers High School
Temple Junior College
Skelton, Bowser, Courtney and Burleson
Baylor University
First State Bank of
820 North 12
Nuptial Date Set for Patricia Heidaker and James Jurica
Miss Patricia Ann Heidaker and James Jurica will exchange vows on September 12 at Queen of Peace Church in Sweet Home. The bride elect is the daughter of Ladin and Patricia Heidaker of Yoakum, and the groom is the son of Eddie and (Mrs.) Jurica of Schulenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Ann Heidaker
James Jurica
Queen of Peace Catholic Church
Sweet Home
Ladin Heidaker
Yoakum
Mr. Jurica
Eddie Jurica
Schulenburg
Welcome social night for new pastor at WSCS
The WSCS and Methodist Church members hosted a welcome social for Reverend Edmund Deane his wife and son on August 19 in the church Fellowship Hall. About eighty five guests enjoyed homemade ice cream sandwiches and cookies as hurricane lamp lighting and ivy decor set the scene. Don Kaspar gave a welcome address with Rev Deane replying and a sing along led by Mrs Ross and Danny Kaspar with pianist Mrs Mikulik.
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WSCS
Methodist Church
Edmund Deane
Deane
Steven
Don Kaspar
Rev. Deane
E. A. Ross
Danny Kaspar
Jeff Mikulik
Yoakum tops Shiner 3 2 in Tuesday softball clash
Yoakum Park hosted a 3 2 win by Yoakum over Shiner Duds on Tuesday night with Donnie Williams and Leon Howe forming the Yoakum battery. Williams opened with a solo homer and added another run, while G Boening scored the third for Yoakum as Seifert and Dolezal guarded Shiner.
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Yoakum
Shiner Duds
Yoakum Park
Donnie Williams
Leon Howe
Yoakum Battery
Williams
G. Boening
Seifert
Dolezal
Shiner Battery
Lt. William G Fox Completes Air Force Pilot Instructor Course
Second Lieutenant William G. Fox has graduated from the U S Air Force pilot instructor course at Randolph AFB Texas. He is assigned to an Air Training Command unit at Randolph. Fox earned a B S from the University of Texas and is a Scabbard and Blade member. He is married to Carol Darilek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Fox
Air Force
San Antonio
Tex
Neal B. Fox
Mockingbird Lane
Victoria
U. S. Air Force
Randolph Afb
Fox
Air Training Command
ATC
Randolph
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps
University of Texas
Scabbard and Blade
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David Dvorak
Louis Boen
Shiner Catholic Church
Legion Park
Joe Patek
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Joseph Muras
Ernest F. Petry
James Edward Wentrcek
J. E. Wentreek
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Lee Sedlmeyer
Lawrence Beal
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Patricia
Marcella
Mark of
Charlie Melnar
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Daniel Stock
Carol
Edward A. Darilek
Moulton
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Clarence Blume
Emil R. Chumchal
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Optometrist
Fred Berckenhoff
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