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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1961
Page
1
Civil Defense Day on December 7 highlights personal preparedness with five steps: warning signals, community emergency plans, protection from fallout, home first aid, and use of CONELRAD for directions. Pearl Harbor Day noted by Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary Shiner Memorial Post No 6209.
Dates listed for December Christmas parties and activities across local groups. Notable events include the Sun shine Party at 2:00 p.m. December 8 and the Knights of Columbus at 7:00 p.m. December 10, with multiple gatherings through December 18 at various venues.
The Wesley Bible Class of the Methodist Church will hold their annual Christmas Party Friday night December 8 at 7 o clock at the home of Miss Mabel Merrem.
The Freshmen Class of S.L.A. sponsors a bake sale on Saturday December 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Patek's Market. Home made bread kolaches noodles cakes pies strudel pickles and more will be on sale.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alfred Koehler aged 53 who taught school 33 years were held Monday afternoon November 27 1961 at Weimar United Church of Christ with Rev George Fuchs officiating Interment followed at Masonic Cemetery She died at 830 pm Saturday November 25 in Scott and White Hospital Temple after a seven months illness She taught fifth grade in Weimar the past 14 years.
Shiner Volunteer Fire Department warns residents about Christmas tree and holiday fire hazards. Safe steps include keeping trees watered and away from exits, using flameproof decorations, avoiding frayed wires, banning candles, removing wrappings promptly, and buying Underwriters Label approved electrical items. Avoid open flames and fireworks during the season.
Glade Welhausen was presented a service pin for outstanding work in Lavaca County Bond drives at the Shiner Rotary Club meeting. Leon Kahanek praised Lavaca County's long record of exceeding U S Savings Bond quotas over the past 20 years.
Local clubs including KJT KJZT Catholic Daughters Knights of Columbus and more announce quarterly meetings corporate communion Sunshine Party infant clothing drive M.Y.F Christmas dinner and caroling nativity scene construction and various charity and social events across December 7 8 10 12 13 with times and host venues in Shiner and surroundings.
The Rev. Father Victor A. Raska died December 1 1961 in Santa Rosa Hospital San Antonio after a brief illness. He was buried December 5 in Sacred Heart Cemetery Hallettsville after a funeral in Sacred Heart Church. The Office of the Dead opened at 9 30 a m and a Solemn Pontifical Funeral Mass followed at 9 45 a m. The service was led by his cousin Most Rev. Bishop John L. Morkovsky assisted by Rt Rev Msgr. Alois J. Morkovsky. Two cousins served as deacon and subdeacon. Master of ceremonies Rev. Father Edward J. Jansky and sermon by Rt Rev Msgr. Anthony F. Drozd. Born September 18 1895 in Hallettsville, he was eldest son of Peter Raska and Annie Berkenhoff.
A sprinkler system by Automatic Sprinkler Corp. of America now covers Kaspar Wire Works, Inc. with 424 heads in the plant. Water comes from a new 8 inch main laid by the City of Shiner, for which Kaspar Wire Works will pay $3635.57. Two fire hydrants on the line improve area protection for nearby homes.
George Gobel stars as Uncle Henry and master of ceremonies at the John Deere Day program on Thursday December 7 at 7 30 p m at Parish Gym in Shiner Texas. Hollywood legend John Carradine and child actor Billy Mumy join in educational films including Oddities All in a Day s Work Pattern for Performance One Man Day Day and Partners plus a What's New for 62 catalog of tractors and equipment. The event is free to farmers and their families with no tractor ownership required.
Frank Machart of Route 1 Shiner died November 29 1961 at 2 00 p m in Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital at age 58 years three months and 16 days Funeral services were held December 1 at Buffington Funeral Chapel and Shiner Catholic Church Rev Henry Psencik officiating Burial was in Shiner City Cemetery Rosary was recited at Buffington's Thursday evening Machart born August 13 1903 Praha Fayette County to Vaclav and Marie Riha Machart married Theresa Vin Lee on October 25 1927
Santa Claus plans a two part visit in Shiner starting at 2:00 p.m. at several downtown stores and arriving at Welhausen Park on a red fire truck at 5:00 p.m. Friday December 8 1961. The event is hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and the Business Men's Club to encourage good behavior.
High School souvenir plates offered by the PTA for sale. Prices are 2.25 without hanger rack or 2.50 with. Interested parties may contact Supt. David Little, Max Seidenberger, or Joe Kirk for details.
Fort Sam Houston Texas announces the Flag Demonstration team will visit Shiner High School on Friday December 8 1961. The program covers flag history colors laws proper display and raising and lowering procedures. The team from the 52d Military Police company is led by Capt Donald R Rodriguez and includes a three man color guard a bugler and an instructor.
Mrs Anton Wilhemia Stang died after an eleven month illness at Renger Memorial Hospital Halletts ville aged 64 years 11 months and 24 days Funeral services were held at Schwenke Baumgar ten Funeral Chapel Schulen burg on November 21 followed by services at St John the Baptist Catholic Church St John Rev Father Edward Bartsch officiating
American Legion and Auxiliary plan their meeting and Christmas Party on Tuesday December 12 at 7 30 p m at the Legion Hall. Ladies are asked to bring lunch and an item such as canned milk rice or canned goods for needy baskets.
Hospital patients include Albert Hodges Albert Symmank Andrew Lubyinesky Ernest Hajek Mrs. Caroline Valenta Mrs. Frank Stach Valentine Chilek Edwin Werner Gary Alan Valis Charles Chovanetz Shiner Mrs J W York Hallettsville Joe Vanek Joe Novak Yoakum Mrs Sadie Kubena Hen ry Greive Flatonia. Dismissed patients include Mrs Laddie Struka Joe A Fikac Patrick Vaclavik Mrs Eugene Dolezal and baby boy Mrs Ben Zeisberg George Mueller Mrs Marvin Jasek and baby girl Mrs Charles Fikac and baby girl Jim Machart Alroy Malina Mrs Sarah Dufner John Veit Joe J Siegel.
Glenn Allen Schilhab age ten, son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Schilhab of Robstown, was accidentally shot and killed at home about 6:45 p m Saturday December 2 1961 Justice of the Peace C M Gregory Robstown ruled accidental death Ronn ie Ray 14 said the brothers were home alone when a loud bang rang out Glenn was found at the back door Funeral services set for Tuesday December 5 at 10 a m at Robstown Funeral Home burial in Robstown Survivors include parents a brother Milton James and Wilbert Wayne in the Air Force in North Dakota two sisters Mrs Bobby Milstead of Robstown and Mrs Robert Taylor of Chicago Ill paternal grandmother Mrs Mary Schilhach of Shiner maternal grandfather John Baros of El Campo
Five players named to offense and defense for District 24-A. Del Valle duo Alan Gray and Ronnie Shuler earn two-way spots alongside stars from Shiner Bastrop and Smithville. End and tackle lineups feature Gray, Winkenwerder, Saucedo, Williams with guards Niesner Schulenburg Lowery and backs Va clavik Berger Shuler Jenkins.
Staff Sergeant Donald C. Lloyd of the U S Marine Corps informed Gazette readers that he will be in Shiner every Tuesday from two to three p.m. at the Post Office. Eligible individuals or those seeking information are urged to contact Sgt. Lloyd during those hours.
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The Band Department plans a Christmas Concert Friday December 15 at 7 30 p m in the High School Gym featuring 4th 5th 6th grades Junior Band and High School Band A free will offering will be accepted at the door.
A Gazette representative visited local business houses early in the week and found an exceptional display of toys for children and tasteful merchandise for every family member. The appealing displays and seasonal selections promise easy Christmas shopping.
Joseph Muras of Shiner learns his brother Emil Muras aged 61 died November 26 1961 in Czechoslovakia and was buried November 28 He leaves his wife five children three sisters Mrs Anna Ramosek of San Antonio Mrs Anton Julia Navratil of Dallas Mrs Angela Kana of Frenstat and two brothers Karel Muras of Frenstat Bohuslav Muras of Ostrava.
Friday December 8 is a holy day of obligation with no Friday abstinence. Thursday December 7 is a fast and full abstinence. Masses at SS Cyril and Methodius Shi ner at 6 8 and 9 30 am and at Dilworth Mission Church 8 am Friday. Confessions 4 30 to 6 and 7 30 to 9 pm Thursday. A 4 30 am Mass is offered on Sundays during hunting season.
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