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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1971
Page
1
NATB urges motorists to secure gifts and avoid leaving valuables in parked cars. Do not leave packages on seats, store them in trunks, roll up windows and lock doors, remove ignition keys, and avoid remote or dimly lit spots to prevent theft and possible fines.
The Quality Pharmacy marks its sixth anniversary with a two day event December 3 and 4. Customers can register for free prizes and participate in specials featured in the issue. A drawing will take place Saturday at 6 p.m.
Dues for 1972 are payable at First National Bank or Wil liford Drug. Dues remain six dollars with a new deadline set for December 31 1971.
Calvert Koether of Bedford reports Gus G. Koether and his wife have moved from Portland, formerly of Shiner, to Cartwheel Lodge Taft Texas 78390, after a brief stay in a Corpus Christi hospital.
The St Paul Cardinals and Cardinalettes host Flatonia in their first home basketball game at Parish Gym. Girls tip off at 6 30 p m followed by the boys game at 8 p m on Thursday December 2.
American Legion Post No 571 in Sweet Home hosts a turkey shoot at American Legion Park on Sunday December 12 starting at 1 00 pm. Bring 20 16 and 12 gauge shotguns shells supplied refreshments on grounds.
Miss Augusta Anna Heger 72 dies in San Antonio hospital on November 30 1971. Funeral at 10 a.m. December 2 at St Joseph church Moulton with burial in Catholic cemetery. Rosary December 1 at 8 p.m. in Smith Funeral Home Chapel Moulton. Leona Janszen Behlen 77 dies November 30 in Renger Hospital Hallettsville. Services 4 p.m. December 2 Zion Lutheran Church Moulton with burial in Moulton City Cemetery Smith Funeral Home in charge.
Representative Tim Von Dohlen announced active support for Rayford Price as the next Speaker of the Texas House. He cited Price’s character leadership and reform plans including limits on conference committees and a ethics code, noting district discussions and extensive consideration.
Weekly patient roster shows SHINER Edmund Nollkamper Frances Ermis Mrs John J Valis John Mikeska Frank J Kloesel Mrs Harvey Barsch Mrs Daniel Roznovsky SCHULENBURG Rozalie Stryk YOAKUM Mrs George Orsak MOULTON Mrs Emil Pustejov sky GONZALES Mrs Joe Vlasek SWEET HOME Matt Mig Dismissals include Mrs Dennis Barta and baby Jerry Vrana Helen Matus Mrs Homer Schelling Mrs Marvin Berger Mrs Carrie Fikac Mrs Willie Hights
The Shiner United Fund reports $2,999 of $3,300 raised through November 27 with 70 of 91 workers finished making calls. Rural letter drive yielded strong early results. funds can be mailed in or left at First National Bank. Local groups and businesses contributed including Du Pont Employees Hermann Sons Chapter 2720, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Knights of Columbus, Chamber of Commerce, Shiner Lodge 20, American Legion and others.
A Social Security Office official from Victoria Texas will meet residents at City Hall Shiner at 9 am on Monday December 6 1971. People may file retirement survivor disability or medicare benefit claims and ask questions about the program.
The Shiner area lists December meetings for the Permanent Endowment Committee at 3 p.m. December 6, KJZT D as 7 p.m. December 3, and ACCW Parish Moderators at 10 a.m. December 6. St Paul SLA dismisses school December 3, and Catholic Altar Society Christmas social December 7 at 2:30 p.m.. Shiner Dance Club Members dues for 1972 payable at banks. details contact Dolores Zabransky.
Gazette invites customers to reserve Christmas greeting ads with staff ready to assist. Call now or request a representative to help select a festive message to send to customers. Your cooperation in placing an ad this holiday season is appreciated.
Santa Claus arrives at Welhausen Park Friday December 10 at 4 30 p m for a holiday event inviting children and families to attend. Gazette to publish further details next week.
Mrs. Hilda I. Stach died November 23 1971 in Shiner at age 76 after long illness. Funeral services at Saints Cyril and Methodius Church included a Requiem Mass and graveside rites conducted by Msgr. Hanacek with pallbearers. She lived in Shiner 75 years worked as a telephone operator for 38 years and was active in Catholic societies and the Home Demonstration Club. Surviving are a sister and brother, several nieces and nephews.
The first multi-faith Thanksgiving service in Shiner drew well over 700 attendees at the Shiner Catholic Church. A 50-voice choir from all congregations, conducted by George E. Fort, joined Catholic youth singers under Sister Antoinette. Clergy from Bethel AME, Shiner Baptist, Shiner Brethren, United Dr. Martin Luther, Saints Cyril and Methodius, Johnson’s Chapel, First United Methodist, and New Jerusalem Baptist led prayers, readings, and the sermon by Rev. Travis Rider Jr.
Cadette Troop 278 votes to forgo Christmas gifts and donate the money to the Hospital Fund at their November 29 meeting. A flea market fund raiser is set for December 4 with a possible December 11 toy sale if any toys remain. Contact Mrs. Julius Hollmann or Mrs. Brian Helweg to donate toys.
A series of church and community Christmas parties are listed with dates from December 6 to December 20. Events include LCW Lutheran supper at 7:00 p.m. and Wesley Bible Class at Miss Mabel Merrem's home, with potluck details and guest provisions. Santa appearances noted at Rotary, VFW, and Legion gatherings.
The JETS annual Christmas tree sale begins Friday December 3 1971 at Welhausen Park. Trees of all sizes available weekdays 3 45 to 6 pm Saturdays 8 am to 6 pm and Sundays 12 noon to 6 pm Proceeds go to the JETS scholarship fund supporting Shiner High School students.
Funeral services are announced for Anton Stary Sr. of Moulton by Smith Funeral Home. Rosary Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Requiem Mass Thursday at 2 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. He died November 30, 1971, at 94. Surviving are two sons Anton J. Stary Jr. and Frank Stary.
Shiner area Girl Scouting expands to join the 1971 Shiner United Fund. Paisano Girl Scout Council based in Corpus Christi funds and supports three local troops totaling 60 girls with 14 active adults. Funds will cover adult training, staff services, bulletins, and program events while a $400 pledge was approved given a hospital drive.
Mrs Paul Pilzner Sr of Yoakum died in Huth Memorial Hospital at 10 30 p m Friday November 19 1971 aged 90 years 1 day Funeral services were held at 2 p m Sunday November 21 at St Joseph s Catholic Church Yoakum with Rev Michael O Shaughnessy officiating Interment followed at St Joseph s Cemetery Rosary was recited Saturday November 20 at 7 30 p m at Buffington Chapel Yoakum Survivors include five sons Joe Paul Bennie and Victor Pilzner all of Yoakum Robert Pilzner of Victoria six daughters Emma Boening Hilda Pilzner Tillie Schmidt Annie Bartels Ella Kocian Lillie Sheffield all of Yoakum a sister Emma Pilzner of Moulton 38 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren The deceased was born November 18 1881 in Lavaca County and was widowed April 22 1961 including two sons Edmund F Pilzner (died 1965) and Henry Pilzner (died at 23).
Funeral services were held for Ferdinand Gaertner on Friday November 12 1971 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton with Rev Robert Schmidt. Burial followed at St Joseph Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jerome Zezula Henry Koerth Edwin Gaertner Fred Nesista Ed die Bezecny and Julius Gertner. Rosary was recited Thursday evening at Smith Funeral Home. Gaertner died November 10 1971 at Shiner Hospital at age 95. He lived at Shady Oak Nursing Home and was born January 1 1876 in High Hill Texas to George Gaertner and Marie Ripar Jemelka. He was a retired farmer and survived by four sons, one daughter, eight grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Mary Kloesel and multiple family members.
Hugo Geck of Southwestern Bell offers tips to curb abusive calls. Do not engage, demand identification, hang up on silences or obscene remarks, and do not answer questions from unfamiliar voices. If threats occur report to the phone company and police. penalties include fines and possible jail.
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