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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1966
Page
1
A reflective piece praising everyday people the plain down to earth men who earn their living by hard work and faith in God and neighbor. It laments parting yet honors lasting influence and the comfort of home as a guiding, steady force in life.
The community lists multiple December events including Wesley Bible Class and Methodist Church teachers party at the home of the late Mrs. Sophie Wolters December 5 at 7 30 p m. Catholic Daughters meet December 6 at Casa Fiesta 7 30 p m. VFW and Ladies Auxiliary hold a Christmas party December 8 with a short business meeting and program. Shiner Rotary December 12 at 8 p m. American Legion and Auxiliary December 13 at the Legion Hall Santa Claus program. Bunjes HD Club December 17 at Mrs E G Buske’s home. Hermann Sons Shiner Lodge December 19 at Hermann Sons Hall with a 50 cent gift exchange and lunch.
Due to space constraints, several news items were postponed and will be carried in next week's issue. Readers are advised to look for updates and complete coverage in the forthcoming edition.
Funeral services were held for Edmund Baros of Rt 2 Shiner at Buffington Funeral Home and Shiner Catholic Church with Requiem Mass. Interment followed at Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include Irene Baros of Shiner and four sons. A jail-bound suspect, Clevern Dilworth, faced murder charges in Gonzales County.
Hospital weekly list shows patients including Mrs Delmar Laas Mrs Barbara Siegel Mrs Joe Baros J M Canon Miss Agnes Foelker Mrs Adolph Lichey Mrs Elo Wolters Shiner Mrs Jacob Gosch Mrs Ed F Branecky Flatonia Mrs F W Hans Mrs Frank Brom Moulton Mrs Edward Cinadr Hallettsville Dismissals include John Degenhardt Mrs Emma Krause Mrs Oscar Kasparek Mrs Willie Goetz Mrs Felix Cerny and baby boy Mrs Emil Huser and baby boy Mrs Gus Krueger Mrs Edward Klozik and baby boy Ervin Livingston.
Funeral services for Joseph F. Berger were held Tuesday November 22 1966 at 8 45 a m with a Requiem Mass at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner. Burial was in Shiner Catholic Cemetery with nephews serving as pallbearers. He died November 21 1966 at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital after a long illness. aged 66 years 1 month and 28 days. He was born September 23 1900 in Breslau Lavaca County Texas and married Carrie Vincik October 3 1922. He lived in Shiner most of his life, worked as a builder, and is survived by his wife two sons six grandchildren four brothers three sisters and numerous relatives.
Queen of Peace Church of Sweet Home sponsors a turkey dinner and a turkey shoot on Sunday December 4 at the Firemen's Hall in Sweet Home. A social hour will follow in the afternoon and all are invited.
Linda Pilzner was named 1966 SHS Football Sweetheart during the Shiner Homecoming at Comanche Stadium on Friday November 11. She is a senior, daughter of Mrs Marie Pilzner, and longtime cheerleader and FHA officer. finalists included Elaine Renken and Sandy Laas.
Final inoculations in the series for children who attended the summer pre school program will be given at the Wagner Clinic on Friday December 2 beginning at 4 30 PM. Students must attend this time as it is the only group inoculation and any who miss will pay the regular fee for inoculations at a later time.
Mrs. Kennert Pfeil was struck by a car in Sweetwater on Thanksgiving eve while traveling with Lt. Pfeil from Amarillo to Shiner. She suffered multiple fractures in both hips and was transferred to Abilene for treatment. Erwin Stratman and Chuck visited. Mrs. Stratman stayed with the daughter. Cheer cards may be sent to Mrs. Evelyn Pfeil at Dyess Air Force Base Abilene Texas 79607.
The Sophomore Class at Shi ner High School hosts a bake sale on Saturday December 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Patek's Market and in front of First National Bank. Donald R. Kopecky has become a licensed mortician after training in Houston and Corpus Christi.
Ed J Hajek age 71 of Shiner died November 24 1966 at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held in Shiner Catholic Church with Rev John J Hanacek. He operated the Hajek Market in Hallettsville about 12 years. Survived by wife Hertha Becker four sisters and nephews. Burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery with Rosary the prior evening.
CDA Corporate mass on December 8 at 6. Hallettsville Young Homemakers meet December 1 at 7:30 p.m. at H.H.S. Home making cottage. co chair Charlotte Dellinger to lead. Esther Heinsohn month recipe. JR Legion Auxiliary December 3 at 1:30 p.m. Christmas program December 13 planned. packages to be wrapped. Knights of Columbus Holy Communion December 4 6:30 Mass. VFW Auxiliary to send overseas servicemember cards. provide addresses to Chaplain Mrs Stock. St Paul and St Ludmila PTC December 7 at 7:30 p.m. St Paul Choral Group Christmas selections. date change noted.
Bohumil George Kalisek, 54, of Shiner, is charged with murder by vehicle after a November 16 crash 3.7 miles north of Shiner on State Highway 95 killed Mrs. Catherine Chotenovsky, 55. Kalisek is hospitalized in Houston with severe facial injuries. The victim was the wife of Justice of the Peace Jim Chotenovsky. Highway Patrolman Fred Beall investigated.
Funeral services for Eddie Watzlavick owner of Watzlavick's Food Store were held November 17 1966 at 9 15 am from Schwenke Baumgarten Funeral Chapel and continued at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Interment was in St Rose Catholic Cemetery Schulenburg. He died November 14 1966 at age 63 11 23. Survivors include wife Edna son George daughter Edith and six grandchildren.
The SHS economics class under Robert Bubolz will survey townspeople for several days. Seniors will call on a sample of homes to collect general information. The results compare Shiner with surrounding communities. Your cooperation is appreciated.
The Saints Cyril and Methodius Parish in Shiner begins Forty Hour Devotions on Sunday December 4 with a 6 30 a m Mass of Exposition. Night services at 7 30 p m continue the devotion with Blessed Sacrament exposed overnight. Confessions are scheduled Saturday and Monday at the listed times.
Memorial notice honors Lee J Sedimeyer publisher of The Shiner Gazette who built a modern, community centered paper. He died November 22 1966 at 56 and left a legacy of public service, staff care, and local pride in Shiner Texas. Interment was at Shiner Catholic Cemetery and services were held at Buffington Funeral Home and Saints Cyril and Methodius Church.
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