This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1971
Page
3
John Kovalcik and Donald Patek earned District 2AA TCSL all-district honors for their standout rookie seasons. Patek earned defensive tackle honors for his disruptive play, while Kovalcik was chosen as a back on the offensive team for St. Paul.
Mr. and Mrs. Lauren B. Gram of Chicago announce the engagement of their daughter Linnae, of Houston, to Bennie Patek of Houston son of Mrs. Jim Patek of Shiner and the late Mr. Patek. A January wedding is planned at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Pfeil and sons of Victoria visited the Gus Pfeil home over the weekend.
Mention of two players Donald and John as senior and junior contributors receive recognition. Donald, a senior, will be missed next year while John, a junior, will return for another season. Both are praised for their deserving recognition.
Market reports from Gonzales and Flatonia Texas dated November 27 and November 29 1971 show cattle on hand totals of 1575 and 838 with hogs 685 and 330 respectively. Prices range from good to strong for steers and heifers with hogs tops at 20.40 and 20.50 for No 1 tops. Cows and calves traded actively with packer bulls steady. Includes social note of Mrs Ben Caka celebrating 50th birthday in Corpus Christi and local visits.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a regular session on Tuesday November 23 1971 at 7 30 p m in the Legion dining hall with President Annie Proschko presiding. Minutes were read and approved. 272 paid-up members reported. Members aided the United Fund Drive. Junior members sent four birthday cards to Trinity Lutheran Home residents. Sympathy cards were sent to Mrs Minnie Blank and to Mr and Mrs J R Stueber. A report on the District Convention in El Campo was given by Mrs Lorene Schierswitz. Spring convention planned for Weimar and a Christmas party set for December 14 with Santa Claus. Ladies asked to bring lunch and an item for the cheer box.
Mrs. Margaret Hermes Lavaca County Farm Bureau Agency Manager earned a congratulatory letter and special recognition from Blue Cross President Tom L. Beauchamp Jr for the largest Blue Cross member gain among Texas Farm Bureaus. Gratitude is expressed to doctors nurses clergy and neighbors for care and support during surgery and recovery.
Continental Trailways lists Shiner departures to Houston at 11 34 a m and 9 50 p m and to San Antonio at 1 07 p m and 9 45 p m Kerrville Bus Lines shows Shiner to Victoria at 2 20 p m and to Austin at 9 05 a m and 7 20 p m.
The article envisions a future reunion of believers from east and west with Abraham Isaac and Jacob in the Kingdom of Heaven. It cites scriptural images from Matthew 8 11 and 1 Corinthians 2 9 and celebrates the fellowship of the holy family of God with witnesses like Paul John Moody Wesley and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Stephanie Kay Dietschke baptized Thursday in Holy Church with Msgr Hanacek officiating. Sponsors are James Becka. Thanksgiving greetings from the Kempe and Canon families thank doctors, nurses, staff at Shiner Hospital and Rev Travis Rider Jr and others for support during illness and death.
Shiner Rotary Club heard Rev Foyd Vick describe conditions in Vietnam based on his role as Senior Province Advisor and official US government representative. He spoke on provincial governance the salt fields and severe rainfall while noting poverty and refugee needs.
In 1970 Americans bought 188.5 billion of life protection, about 30 billion more than 1969. The ad notes life insurance pays over one million dollars every hour, urging readers to insure with Pan-American Life Ins Co and agent Joseph Muras in Shiner Texas.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.