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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1965
Page
4
Shiner Lodge No. 20 held a November meeting at Hermann Sons Hall with a supper and ritual session. Officers and board members were elected and thanked, noting anniversaries and memorials, while a charity film was shown and attendees praised community work.
Ed Bubolz of Weimar died November 18 1965 in Youens Hospital after a second heart attack two weeks after a prior episode. He was 70 1 11 and had lived in Texas since 1929 and Weimar since 1946. Survived by widow Edna Radtke Bubolz son Robert Bubolz two grandchildren two brothers and two sisters. Funeral November 21 at Zion Lutheran Schuenburg with Rev Rex officiating.
Civil Defense Day December 7 emphasizes personal preparedness with five steps: warning signals, community emergency plan, protection from radioactive fallout, home first aid, and use of Conelrad for directions. Mentions Pearl Harbor Day and local veterans group. Also notes local obituaries and visiting relatives.
A group of campers were served a meal as viewers watched an interesting film. Brother Koester received a big hand from the audience after the viewing.
The Rev. John M. Schedler pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church Victoria and dean of Victoria Protestant ministers died suddenly of a heart attack at home on Saturday November 27 1965 aged 71 years 8 months and 12 days Final rites were held November 29 at 2 p m at Trinity Lutheran with burial in Memory Gardens Cemetery Honorary pallbearers included church council members Memorials were requested to the Trinity Lutheran Chime Fund Surviving are his wife two sons Dr Paul Schedler Denton and Robert Schedler Victoria plus several brothers He was born in Washington Ontario Canada March 15 1894 and educated at Wagner College Theological Seminary later receiving a doctor of divinity from Midland College in 1957 The article notes his leadership roles in the Texas Louisiana Synod and Victoria Rotary Club.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hagendorf Sr. celebrated their sapphire 45th anniversary with a November 20 1965 supper at Shiner Hermann Sons Hall. The event featured blue decor yellow accents and a white lace blue under tone cake. Guests included family from San Antonio Cuero Moulton Gonzales and Sheridan with music by Otto Sander and Joe and Victor Strauss.
A. Zimmermann dies at 64 in Shiner hospital after illness. Retired SP worker and Moulton native, survived by wife Janie, two daughters Norma Hoepfl and Evelyn Biehunke, son Stanley, six grandchildren, great granddaughter, three sisters, multiple brothers. Funeral at Zion Lutheran Church Moulton with Rev. Julius Holm. Interment in Moulton City Cemetery.
Local notices list multiple December gatherings including Shiner Home Demonstration Club at Swank Restaurant on December 7 and 14, Catholic Altar Society December 8, First Methodist Wesley Bible Class December 8, VFW and Ladies Auxiliary December 9, American Legion Auxiliary December 14, Shiner Rotary December 14, Bunjes Home Demonstration Club December 18, and Hermann Sons Lodge December 20. Gifts for exchanges range 50 to 75 cents. lunch provisions requested. The note mentions Harvard University’s 1636 founding as the oldest U.S. college.
Shiner high school basketball reports three vict ories with the A team beating Hallettsville 42 to 34 and Victoria 43 to 42 in a foul filled game. The B team also defeated Hallettsville 25 to 21 and Victoria 49 to 47 as Arkadie tops scorers. Waelder games noted with losses in both A and B lines.
The United Dr Luther Church lists a Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. and Worship Service with communion at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday. Luther League meets 7:30 p.m. Monday. Church Council at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Choir practice 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Catechetical Class 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Pastor F. E. Eilers. 1-00-5-0-1-0- 56.
County results show cotton marketing quotas approved 222 to 45 and peanut quotas 22 to 4. Rice quotas had no votes. Upland cotton allotment transfer failed 172 to 92, not meeting two thirds. Transfers to outside farms barred. within county allowed. intra state transfers limited to same owner. Call ASCS for details. 1966 transfers due by December 31, 1965.
Legion Auxiliary members met Tuesday November 23 in the Legion dining room with President Mrs. Angie Jaks presiding. 273 paid-up members reported. sympathy cards sent to two families. a $50 gift to Temple VA Hospital gift shop acknowledged. Memorial services in Praha noted. Christmas party set for December 14 with lunch and items for beer baskets. junior members to lead program. Appointed chairmen include tree decorating Annie Wagner punch Lorene Schierschwitz coffee Elsie Riske. An article on Shiner Junior Auxiliary entertainment at the 9th District Legion convention is summarized.
Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Velek of Shiner celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary on Thanksgiving Day November 25 1965 at the home of their son in Houston. They wed November 25 1935 in Shiner Catholic Church. They have three children and four grandchildren with multiple relatives attending.
The Shiner Future Farmers of America elected greenhand officers: Wayne Koenning president Andrew Brosh vice president Dennis Velek secretary Glenn Lahodny treasurer Victor Winkenwerder reporter and Leon Hrcek sentinel The class has 30 first year vocational agriculture students and gains leadership opportunities. Ronald Pfeil of Texas Lutheran College Seguin visited over Thanksgiving with his parents.
The Shiner Public School P T O held its monthly meeting on Thursday November 18 delayed by Veterans Day. President Mrs Gordon Yates opened the session with roll call and minutes. The treasurer reported. a parliamentary procedure program by the FFA chapter was presented led by Franklin Darilek and officers. The group approved purchasing science films and donating Homecoming plates to the band while contributing to the United Fund. Membership reached 221 with a 12th grade room count topping elementary in attendance. New residents Blaise Janak and family moved to Shiner near the Catholic Church. A Beaumont visitor joined a Stock home visit.
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