Thanksgiving at Trinity Lutheran Home Highlights Staff and Guests
Residents at Trinity Lutheran Home joined Thanksgiving services at United Dr. Martin Luther Church with thanks to TLH Auxiliary for transport. A film showing of Two Faces Of Nature drew visitors including Boon Pittman and Lola Allen. Thanksgiving dinner featured turkey and cornbread dressing with a special blessing by Fred Foelker and music by Velma Gehrels. Altar flowers honored Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shindler, and a cedar Christmas tree was donated by Billy Gene Goetz and Brian Helweg. Visitors and church schedule announced for December events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Dr. Martin Luther Church
Fred Foelker
Mesdames Emma Kloesel
Ella Schaefer
Louise Bonarden
Cora Ford
Mary Brunkenhoefer
Ella Stoeltje
Hertha Bohmann
TLH
Boon Pittman
Hochheim
Lola Allen
San Antonio
A. J. Allen
Victoria
Otto Sander
Shiner
Trinity Lutheran Home
Velma Gehrels
Rudolph Kroulik
Harold D. Johnson
Faith
Hope
Charity Chumchal
Fred Chumchal
Edwin G. Gehrels
Mary Ann Renken
Kurt C. Hartmann
Immanuel Lutheran Church
la Vernia
Olga Smothers
A. E. Flathmann
St. John's Lutheran Church
Ellinger- la Grange
God
Michael Shindler
Saints Cyril and Methodius’ Catholic Church
Billy Gene Goetz
Brian Helweg
Trinity Lutheran
Santa
Carol Hinch
VFW
Carol
The
Marcus Hinch
VFW Post 6209 Reports Steady 1972 Membership Rise
The Shiner VFW Post shows continued gains in total membership for 1971 72 with the department posting an all time high near 42000 members and the Port Lavaca Post becoming the state’s largest in total membership. At a November 11 1971 meeting seven new members joined the Shiner Post including Arnold Mueller and Marvin Kurtz with several reinstatements and a transfer. The post is 12 members over quota and raised funds for the United Fund and National Home Christmas Seal program while the Ladies Auxiliary reported a new high in Pop op py sales and highlighted safety bike tape projects. A death notice expresses heartfelt thanks for support following Erwin F Riske’s passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Vfw
Department of Texas
Dept
Port Lavaca
Shiner Post
Arnold Mueller
Marvin Kurtz
Wilbert Wehmann
Marvin Mikes
Clarence Trichel
Woodrow Mladenka
Emil Henrichs
Moulton Post
Ewald Erdelt
Marcus Hinck
Victor Kneifel
Herman Krause
United Fund
National Home
Mican Pilat Wed In Gonzales Double Ring Ceremony
Miss Diane Marie Mican of Gonzales wed Louis W. Pilat Jr. of Cuero in a Sunday afternoon ceremony at St James Catholic Church Gonzales. Rev Wenzel Lieb officiated. The couple’s parents are Mr and Mrs Julius J Mican of Gonzales and Mr and Mrs Louis A Pilat Sr of Cuero. Mothers wore magenta frocks, attendants wore red velvet. A reception followed at Hermann Sons Hall with a four tier cake and German chocolate groom’s cake. They plan to reside in Yoakum after a Shreveport honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Marie Mican
Gonzales
Louis W. Pilat, Jr
Cuero
St. James Catholic Church
Wenzel Lieb
Julius J. Mican
Louis A. Pilat
David Walshak
Rudy Hrndrik, Jr
Wesley Tieken
David Walshak, Jr
Venice
Alfonse Sitka, Jr
Yoakum
Mary Ellen Mican
Rita Pekar
Earlene Kolacny
Hallettsville
Kaylene Kalisek
Gregory Sitka
Alfonso Sitka, Jr
Harvey Pilat
Calvin Pilat
Bobby Pilat
Moulton
Gary Quinton
Austin
Ronald Tryner
College Station
Julius Kalisek, Jr
Houston
Alvin Wenske, Jr
Milton Jobb
Hermann Sons
Linda Stulting
Shirley Fortune
Robert Jiral
Caramell Baron
Marvin Braune
Shreveport
Rose Street
Gonzales High School
Baldwin Business College
Cuero High School
Bee County College
VFW Auxiliary Session Reports Poppy Day Work and Anniversaries
The VFW Auxiliary and Ladies Auxiliary met November 11 1971 in regular session with 14 members. New members Mrs Mary Kurtz and Mrs Lena Billimek were accepted and Mrs Marie Bohmann was reinstated. Reports covered poppy sales SL A Bike project district convention and district volunteers. Volunteers aided at the SLA bike road event and poppy drives. donations included 5 to the United Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Vfw
Post
Mary Kurtz
Lena Billimék
Marie Bohmann
Agnes Kutach
Cynthia Hubner
Hugo Schwabe
Leon Kruse
Herman Krause
Arthur Rabe
Sadie Erdelt
Delores Hrnci
Austin State School
United Fund
Erdelt
Delores Hinck
Gladys Strauss
Cardinals Bowed 42 to 6 by Corpus Christi Cavaliers
The St Paul Cardinals suffered their ninth straight defeat as Corpus Christi Cavaliers won 42 to 6 on Friday November 19 1971. Reggie Othold scored the only Cardinals points in the third quarter. Four seniors stood out for St Paul: Reggie Othold Ray Renken Donald Patek and Douglas Stanek. Corpus Christi enrollment around 180 compared with St Paul’s 55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Cardinals
Corpus Christi Cavaliers
St. Paul
Reggie Othold
Cardinals
Ray Renken
Donald Patek
Douglas Stanek
Corpus Christi
Ella Kurtz
O. P. McMurrey
Houston
Ted Carapezza
San Antonio
Carapezza
Susan McMurrey
Emil Wesselsky
Shiner
Woman's Society Meets at Methodist Church November 1971
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the Methodist Church on Wednesday November 17 1971 with hymnody Psalm 100 prayer and pledge service led by Mrs Wendtland Jr Assisted by Mrs Arthur Kaspar and Mrs Fred McKissick Budget discussed pledge cards distributed and the meeting adjourned with plans for noon meal after service Rev Harris to preach at the quarterly conference Guest Mrs George Welch Denton attended No meeting until January when new officers take charge Also notices of Thanksgiving gatherings and expressions of gratitude to caregivers and mourners were recorded for Mrs Tillie Fietsam and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
King
Max Wolters
Wm. Wendtland Jr
Arthur Kaspar
Fred McKissick
E. A. Mueller
Don Kaspar
Shutins
Fellowship Hall
Wm. Harris
George Welch
Denton
Shiner Girls Beat Yoakum In 30-24 Victory On Nov 16
Shiner High School girls basketball defeated Yoakum 30-24 led by Gina Wagner 12 points and Jacque Cloutier 9. Hundl excelled on defense with 8 steals 4, while Marilyn Carroll Debbe Yates and Paula Valis contributed key rebounds and steals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Shiner
Gina Wagner
Jacque Cloutier
Barbara Koenning
Darlene Hundl
Hundl
Maris
Marilyn Carroll
Debbie Bealt
Wagner
Victoria Stingarettes
Altair
Cloutier
Hund
Katy
Koenning
Debbie Yates
Bozka
van Vleck
Yates
Hallettsville
Carroll
Debbie Bozka
Wied KJZT Juniors Meet
The Wied KJZT Juniors held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday November 9 1971 at 7 00 p m at Anna Svetlik s home. President Anna Svetlik called the meeting with opening prayer led by Vice President Laurie Klekar. Secretary Marian Pesek recorded attendance and reports. Sharon Morisak was chosen to represent the Juniors as queen for the district meeting in Halletts ville. Next meeting set for Monday December 6 1971 at 7 00 p m at Annette and Laurie Klekar s home. Gift exchange planned with a one dollar limit. members to bring food to the Christmas party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wied Kjzt
Anna Svetlik
Laurie Klekar
Marian Pesek
Sharon
Morisak
Annnavel
Pam Morisak
Annette Klekar
Judith Janak
Jéanne Janak
Annette
Turkey
Sharon Morisak
Birthday Party for Randle Kridler at Petras Ranch House
Randle Kridler enjoyed a birthday gathering Thursday November 18 1971 at Petras Ranch House near Moulton. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Poochy Kridler and family of Gonzales Mr and Mrs Lawrence Kridler and family Mr and Mrs Burgess Kridler and daughters of Gonzales Mr and Mrs Bennie Simper Mr and Mrs Frankie Mill Mr and Mrs Frank Petras and daughter of Shiner Emma Rosenauer Mr and Mrs Anton Kramerbauer and Mrs Randle Kridler of Moulton Mrs Agnes Hosek and her son wife and family of Floresville visited with Mr and Mrs Jim Machart in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randle Kridler
Petras
Moulton
Kridler
Poochy Kridler
Lawrence Kridler
Burgess Kridler
Gonzales
Bennie Simper
Frankie Mill
Frank Petras
Shiner
Emma Rosenauer
Anton Kramerbauer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Luther League Meeting
Church Council
C. C. Grosenbacher
Alfred Schramm
Weldon Schramm
Buster Magee
Melanie
Kerrville
Schramm
Erwin F. Riske
Robert Wagner
E. F. Riske
Hilda S. Stach
Robert
John Dennis
Patrick Wagner
Shiner Hospital
John Hanacek
Patrick Marron
Charles Ferrell
F. E. Eilers
Goliad
Buffington Funeral Home
CDA
Altar Society
Hattie Seim Bennie R. Fehrenkamp
Diane Mican
Lexington
Milady Baros
Annie Balusek
Marionette Kneifel
Delores Hrncir
Tree
Joyce Mikes
Delores Hrnei
Mary Stock
Edwin Walleck
Leroy Hoch
Hoch
Ronnie
Roger
John Walleck Jr
Melford Friesenhahn
Cynthia
Brenda
Garland Ryan
Sherryl
New Braunfels
John Walleck Sr
Emil Piveda
Patrick
Michael
John Gaida
Adolph Kolar
Gazette
Molly Pesek
Molly's Corner
Gaida
Cavaliers
Jerome Rohan
Sylvia
Kenedy
Malcolm Morgenroth
Kyle
LaVernia
John Rohan
Woodrow Johnson
Flatonia
Bennie Eicher
Lee Sommerlatte
Woman’s Society
Elo Pfeil
H. G. Botard
Michelle
Peggy Jean Bohm
Otis Blohm
Tillie Fietsam
John J. Hanacek
Father Patrick Marron
Legion Park
Joe H. Fietsam
Felix
Mary Lee
Najvar
Henry J. Fietsam
SHS
Fiatonia
Shiner High School
Ada Helweg
Joan Miculka
Claudine Ray
Patty Harbers
Edna Price
Mr. Fine
Mr. Mench
Jean Marie & Mr. Fine
Hilda
Hilda Anderson
E. 7Th St. - Shiner
Tex
Department Stores
Hallettsville Gonzales
Wied
Bush
River Brand Rice
Slab Bacon
Decker's
Keebler
Eebler’s
R.C. Cola
Root Beer & Orange
Star Grocery
Shiner, Texas
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