Cruse Family to Appear at Shiner Baptist Church
The Cruse gospel singing family from Jacksonville Texas will headline a 7 30 p m service at Shiner Baptist Church on December 9. Joe and Nancy Cruse and five children plus Becky Brieden and Clark Stone perform to lead listeners to Christ at the corner of 15th Street and Avenue F. call 594 2622 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cruse
Shiner Baptist Church
Joe Cruse
Jacksonville
Texas
Joe
Nancy Cruse
Joe III
Karen
Janie
John
Cindy
Cruses
Becky Brieden
Freer
Clark Stone
Anton
Shiner
Christ
15Th Street
Avenue F
Czech Masses at Victoria and Sweet Home
A Czech Mass with sermon and singing was held at Queen of Peace Church in Sweet Home on Sunday November 23 at 3 00 pm with about 70 attendees. A second Czech Mass at St Marys Church Victoria drew about 250 people on November 30 and another service is planned for December 21 at 3 00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen of Peace Church
Sweet Home
Victoria
St. Mary’s Church
Shiner Bicentennial Calendar of Events 1975 76
Calendar of Shiner bicentennial events lists exhibitions concerts parades and shows from December 1975 through July 1976. Entries include Sam Houston Exhibit February 20 1976 Texas A&M Singing Cadets and local clubs organizing arts fishing and music events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Sam Houston
Old Fire Station
Singing Cadets
Texas A&m University
Fire Victims Burned in Yoakum Mobile Home Explosion
Mr and Mrs Joe Luchetti of Yoakum Rt 3 and their mobile home occupants were burned in a gas explosion early Friday. They are treated at John Sealy Hospital Burn Center in Galveston with first and second degree burns. Home and contents were a total loss. Mrs Luchetti is Phyllis Kaiser. They will stay weeks in hospital.
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Yoakum
Joe Luchetti
Yoakum Rt. 3
John Sealy Hospital
Galveston
Yoakum City
Luchetti
Phyllis Kaiser
Kyle Kaiser
Rt. 3
Christmas Sale at Ehlers in Hallsville
Christmas shopping mood fills Hal lettsville as Ehlers Furniture and Appliance lists numerous Christmas specials in a two page insert in the Shiner Gazette. Store hours extend to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays until Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehlers
H’ville
Ehler
Hallettsville
The
Shiner Gazette
Bicentennial Calendars Available at Local Insurance Office
Charlie Janota Marvin Ada mek and Ronnie Chumchall offer 1976 Bicentennial Calendars for policyholders and friends. Pick up a free calendar at the Farmers Insurance Group office at your earliest convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Janota
Marvin Adamek
Ronnie Chumchall
Farmers Insurance Group
Local births announced from Shiner Hospital 1975
Multiple birth notices report new arrivals at Shiner Hospital. Lisa Marie Stock Jr weighing 6 pounds 8 ounces born November 29 1975 joined by brothers Wayne Kenneth. Jamey Machacek 9 pounds 12 ounces born November 25 1975 welcomed by Scott Randy. Jeremy Neal Kocian born November 24 1975 at 9 18 am 7 pounds 2 ounces with family in Victoria and Shiner. Lee Ann Zabransky born November 28 1975 3:00 am 6 pounds 4 ounces with brother Kenneth. families list Pustka Stock Kaiser Machacek Miller Kocian and Zabran sky with grandparents great grandparents noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Stock Jr
Shiner
Shiner Hospital
Lisa Marie
Wayne
Kenneth
Mary Ann Pustka
Matt Pustka Sr
Hallettsville
Paul
Joe Machacek Jr
Walter Kaiser
H. B. Allen
Yoakum
Clifton Carry] Miller
Victoria
Jeremy Neal
Anita Ann Kocian
Henry Kocian
Moulton
Betty Miller
Mary Kocian
Jim Fikac
Hensry Zabransky Sr
F. J. Zabransky
Rites Set For Mrs Marie Stuter
Mrs Marie Wehl Stuter nee Gerloff of Shiner died December 2 1975 at 10 55 am in Shiner Hospital at 90 years 3 months 10 days The body lies in Buffington Funeral Home Shiner until 3 pm December 4 then to United Dr Martin Luther Church for services at 4 pm Burial in Shiner City Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Wehl Stuter
Gerloff
Shiner
Shiner Hospital
Buffington Funeral Home
United Dr. Martin Luther Church
Shiner City
Three New Cars Damaged in Boehm Lot Wreck
A pickup driven by Emil Macha cek Jr. veered out of control on Highway 90 A and broadsided a 1976 Ford Granada on display at Boehm Motor Sales in Shiner, causing extensive damage to three new Ford cars and minor injuries to the driver. Damages exceed $15,000.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boehm Motor Sales
Shiner
Emil Machacek Jr
Community Meetings and Notices for Shiner Area December 1975
Endowment Fund Committee of the Shiner City Cemetery Association meets Monday December 8 at 4 p.m. at First National Bank. Shiner Chapter Eastern Star meets December 9 at 7:30 p.m. Last meeting of the year. Shiner Farm Bureau meets December 9 at 7 p.m. at Shiner VFW Home. social to follow, lunch to be brought. CDA Corporate Communion on December 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception for deceased members. National Bird Breeders Association meets December 7 at 2 p.m. City Hall Moulton. slides shown. St Ludmila Academy class of 1950 reunion December 7 at Marvin's Restaurant Altair. call for attendees. Catholic Altar Society Christmas Social December 9 at 3 p.m. parish gym. bring food and $1 gift with name inside. January hostesses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner City Cemetery Association
First National Bank
Shiner
Eastern Star
Alma Kempe
W.M
Katy Garbade
Shiner Farm Bureau
Shiner Vfw
CDA
National Bird Breeders Association
Moulton
St. Ludmila’s Academy
Marvin’s
Altair
Ella Mae Bludau
Hallettsville
Catholic Altar Society
Felix Hubner
Jerry Mikes
Sadik Mikes
L. A. Mladenko
John Machacek
Louis Nevlud
Edward Novosad
Harvey Pohler Sr
Bicentennial Gifts Promoted by Shiner Committee
The Shiner Bicentennial Sales committee announces remaining items ideal for Christmas gifts. Bicentennial stationery with the Shiner emblem sells for $2.00 in a clear VIP lock bag at First National Bank. Other items include decals coloring books T shirts cook books and silk screened logo boards suitable for framing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
First National Bank
Activity Building Schedule for Shiner Texas
The Shiner activity building at 207 East 7th Street hosts sessions on Thursday December 4 from 7 to 9 30 p m and Saturday December 6 from 7 to 11 p m. Attendance is scheduled for the listed time slots with ongoing event activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. 7Th
Shiner, TX
Local Schools Display Historic Contest Entries
The Shiner Public School and St. Ludmila's Academy announce exhibits of historic contest entries at each campus. Shiner shows in the Elementary Library while St. Ludmila's displays in the school building. Judging at St. Ludmila's finishes by December 3, 1975 and at Shiner Public School by December 4, 1975. Open to the public to view the entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Public School
St. Ludmila’s Academy
St. Ludmila’s
Bicentennial plates arrive for Shiner orders
Shiner residents who ordered Shiner Bicentennial plates may pick up by presenting receipts and $6 per plate at the original place of order. Mail orders can be picked up at Quality Pharmacy, Ince. No new orders are being taken now, and any remaining plates will be announced in the Shiner Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quality Pharmacy
Ince
Shiner Gazette
Hospital Roster and Visits Record From Shiner December 2 1975
Shiner hospital notes list patients and dismissals with names including J R Kloesel W Gerum Victor Garcia Sr A B Harper Alfons Kurtz J W Valis Emil I Bartek Jimmy Lee Price James J Becka and baby girl Albert Cloudy Mary A Kristynik Schulenburg Joe S Vacek and others Dismissals mention Mary John Eugene Machacek Paul Stock Jr Emil Krejci Anton Masek Clifton Miller and Zabransky with baby girl Visiting hours set 10 to 11 am 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 8 30 pm Weekday and weekend hours noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul E. Stock, Jr
Emil V. Krejci
Anton F. Masek
Clifton D. Miller
Bernard Zabransky
Ordination of Rev Charles W. Kram Jr in Shiner
On Friday December 5 1975 the Rev Charles W Kram Jr will be ordained a priest at SS Cyril and Methodius Church Shiner with Archbishop Francis J Furey presiding joined by Bishops Flores Leven and about one hundred priests. The ceremony includes the rite of ordination and the presentation by Father Patrick Fidgeon followed by the First Mass on Sunday December 7 1975 at 2:00 p.m. A public reception will follow in the parish gym with attendance invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Kram, Jr
SS. Cyril and Methodius Church
Shiner
Francis J. Furey
D.D
San Antonio
Patrick F. Flores
Stephen A. Leven
San Angelo
Mr. Kram
Patrick Fidgeon
SS. Cyril and Methodius
Holy Mother Church
Jesus Christ
God
Charles W. Kram
Lord
Lord Jesus Christ
Father Charles
Charles Kram
Edgar
Felicia Kright
Aqua Dulce
Francis I. Frney, DD
Tweedlack
Saints Croil and Methodius’ Catholic Church
Texas
Sam Houston Exhibit to Be Held by Bicentennial Committee
The Sam Houston exhibit, sponsored by the Bicentennial Special Displays Committee, runs Thursday and Friday December 4 and 5 from 9 00 am to 3 00 pm and Saturday December 6 from 9 00 am to 12 00 noon at the old fire station in Shiner. Schools and the public are invited to view this final exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Houston
Shiner
Shiner Cowgirl Wins First in All Around Contest
Melisa Welborn claimed first place in the all around at the Cuero Rawhide and Trail Riders Club playday held Sunday November 30 1975. She grabbed top honors in barrel racing pole bending potato race and flag race amid north winds and rivals from Victoria to Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Winds
Victoria
Houston
Melisa Welborn
Quality Pharmacy Celebrates 10th Anniversary Sale Weekend
Quality Pharmacy marks its 10th anniversary this weekend December 5 and 6. Visit Friday or Saturday to register for a free prize drawing to be held Saturday at 6 00 p.m. See the issue’s ad for specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quality Pharmacy
Information Referral Service Opens for Three Texas Counties
The Information Referral Program in DeWitt Jackson and Lavaca Counties in the Golden Crescent region announces services for senior citizens. It aims to identify regional agencies, provide referrals, track outcomes, and offer transportation when possible. Volunteer help is requested and coordinator Mrs. Marie Bohmann in Shiner is reachable at 594-2671, 9 am to 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Jackson
Lavaca
Golden Crescent
Texas
Marie Bohmann
Shiner
The Gazette Offers Yearlong Christmas Gift Subscriptions
The Shiner Gazette promotes subscriptions as Christmas gifts that deliver news all year. One year costs $4.50 and includes an optional Christmas card notification to the recipient. This framing presents the Gazette as a thoughtful, practical holiday present for friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Shiner Gazette
Limited Shiner High PTO birthday calendars for sale
A small supply of Shiner High School PTO birthday calendars is offered at one dollar each. To purchase, contact Mrs. Bill Goetz at 594 3661.
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Shiner High School Pto
Bill Goetz
Kenedy Lutherans Smorgasbord December 5 and 6
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Kenedy hosts its Advent Smorgasbord December 5 and 6 with desserts and programs titled Christmas In America. German Norwegian Swedish Danish and American foods offered with four serving times each evening and advance tickets priced at 2.75 for adults and 1.00 for children under 12. call 512-583-2285 for reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Kenedy
America
Forty Hours Devotion at Queen of Peace Parish
Queen of Peace Parish in Sweet Home observes forty hours devotion December 6 to 8 led by Father William Brown ing. The program includes Mass a sermon and procession opening Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Adoration continues overnight and through Sunday. Holy Day observance closes Monday at 7:00 p.m. in preparation for the 1976 Philadelphia Eucharistic Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen of Peace
Sweet Home
William Browning
Houston
Philadelphia
Hallettsville
Queen of Peace Church
Jesus
Hunters Return From Trip With Bucks Near Rock Springs
Deerslayers Jerry Mikes and Harvey Hagens finished a three day hunting trip at Red Bag Hunting Camp near Rock Springs invited by San Antonio Portland Cement Co. Each hunter returned with a six point buck. Johnny Uleak shot an eight pointer in the Dilworth area on Saturday November 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Mikes
Harvey Hagens
Red Bag
Rock Springs
San Antonio Portland Cement Co
Johnny Uleak
Dilworth
Christmas Party Calendar for Legion Rotary and VFW
A sequence of gatherings lists December events by Legion Auxiliary Rotary VFW and Hermann Sons. Dec 6 starts at 7 00 p m with BYOB and lunch. ladies bring cookies. Dec 9 Rotary party with Ladies Night. Dec 11 VFW and Auxiliary at 7 30 p m with Santa and a program. ladies bring lunch and free refreshments. Dec 15 Hermann Sons 7 30 p m gift exchange adult 1 50. parents supply for children and members bring lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion and Auxiliary
BYOB
Rotary
VFW
Auxiliary
Santa Claus
Hermann Sons
Shiner Lodge
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Art & Hobby Show
Shiner Rotary Club
Continental Ball Shiner Dance Club
Music America
Shiner Chamber of Commerce
Shiner Game & Fish League
Nic
American Legion
Kolar-Stanek
Burn Ward
Mrs
Marie Stuter
Shiner Hospital Foundation
Chas. W. Kram
Joseph Netardus
Cuero Rawhide and Trailriders Club
Charles W. Kram, Sr
Charles GW. Kram, A
Information Referral Service
Kenedy Lutherans
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