Shiner Business Men's Club Meets With Scout Guests
The Shiner Business Men's Club held its November 30 meeting at Legion Park with President Charlie Janota presiding. Scoutmaster David Little led Explorer Unit No 231, sponsored by the club, and guests included Waldemar Tieken Henry Frers and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Business Men’s Club
Legion Park
Charlie Janota
Explorer Unit No. 231
John Williford
Bobby Buske
Edgar Bohmann Jr
Maurice Ward
David Sterling
John Dierksen
Carlton Blohm
Donald Zander
Edgar Bohmann
Lorence Struka
Joe Kouba
Dickson Foundation
Cemetery Road
Wilbur Minear
Ben Simper
Simper
Gerdes-Wilson Rites In Victoria
The wedding of Miss Karen Sally Gerdes of San Antonio to George William Wilson stationed at Kelly AFB took place in Our Lady of Victory Church Victoria on Saturday at 5 00 p m The Rev John Moore officiated The bridegroom son of Mrs G W Wilson of Dallas and the late Mr Wilson The ceremony included a Nuptial Mass A reception followed in the Knights of Columbus Hall The couple will reside in San Antonio after December 10 at 242 Rosewood Attending from Shiner were the bride's grandmother and aunt plus several relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Sally Gerdes
San Antonio
E. J. Gerdes
Victoria
George William Wilson
Kelly Afb
Our Lady of Victory Church
John Moore
G. W. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Dallas
Marilyn Blair
Huntsville
Knights of Columbus
Mrs. Wilson
Rosewood
Shiner
Elizabeth Gerdes
E. L. Balusek
Paul Stock
Deer Kill Claims Local Listener Gerald Westphal
A deer killed Gerald Westphal on Saturday near Spring Branch at the Moeller Koch Ranch around 5 p.m. It was his first kill. Alton Pohler harvested a 9 pointer on November 26 at Sublime. Larry Sedlmeyer visited Houston over the weekend and returned home with Mrs. Mary Schilhach after three weeks at Luther Hamil. The December meeting closed with 34 members answering roll and adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Westphal
Moeller- Koch
Spring Branch
Gerald
Alton Pohler
Pointer
Sublime
Larry Sedlmeyer
Houston
Mary Schilhach
Luther Hamil
Local Births and Family News From Shiner and Surrounding Areas
Congratulations circle new arrivals. Mr. and Mrs. Laddie Janik announce a baby boy born December 3 at Renger Memorial Hospital Hallettsville weighing five pounds fourteen ounces. Grandparents are Anton Janik and Mr. Janak. Herman Adams and Mari lyn Koenning welcome a baby girl Annette Alaine born November 8 four pounds thirteen ounces. Grandparents listed. Charles Fikac and spouse welcome a girl born December 2 at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital eight pounds fifteen ounces. Families and visits noted. local notices and holiday gift ads follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laddie Janik
Shiner
Renger Memorial Hospital
Hallettsville
Gail Ann
Anton Janik
Alex Janak
St. Mary’s
Herman Adams
France
Annette Alaine
E. J. Koenning
H. A. Adams
Gonzales
Marilyn Koenning
Charles Fikac
Sweet Home
Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Reports Charity and Christmas Plans
The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday November 28 in the Legion Dining Room at 7 30 p m with President Mrs Mike Benes Jr presiding. The group reported 248 paid up members and discussed sending sympathy cards and a Christmas program with charity drives for December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Mike Benes Jr
Mayme Merseburger
Cheer
Marie Wagner
Bernard Siegel
John Degenhardt
George Fojtik
Laddie Mladenko
Community Service
Sadie Havel
V. A. Hospital
Kerrville
Charlie Mikesh
Temple
Myra Banfield
Department Americanism
Tree
Eddie Jaks
Wm. Wagner
Albert Kurtz
Henry Schierschwitz
Ray Wiese
Willie Menke
Shiner Farm Bureau Plans Christmas Party December 12
At its November 14 meeting the Shiner Farm Bureau voted to hold its annual Christmas program and social with the Shiner Home Demonstration Club on Tuesday December 12 at 7 30 p m in the Legion Park Dining Hall. Members will bring cake cookies or sandwiches and officers were elected: William Gerum president Edmond Roeder vice president A I Nollkamper secretary treasurer. The gathering opens with prayers and features serving by local ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Farm Bureau
Legion Park
Farm Bureau
Shiner Home Demonstration Club
Edwin Pfeil
Edwin Boehm
Adolph Simper
William Gerum
Edmond Roeder
A. I. Nollkamper
Local CDA Court Plans Sunshine Party
Catholic Daughters of America Court St Paul No 1604 met November 27 with Grand Regent Myrtle Brosch presiding. Officers were read, minutes approved, treasurer’s report given, and committees reported on charity and juniorettes. The Sunshine Party is set for December 8 with volunteers sought. Corporate communions are scheduled for December 8 and January 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
Court St. Paul No. 1604
Myrtle Brosch
Laura Watzlavick
Elvera Jaks
Cecelie Spoetzl
Marie Roeder
Sylvia Seidenberger
Holy Father’s
Marie Wagner
Aug. Darilek
Leonard Darilek
Wil
Advent talk and bereavement rites at local Catholic group
The meeting covered bereavement flowers and condolence offerings for Court members and spouses, with $5 to the family for Masses or meals, and the same courtesy for out of town members. Lecturer Eleora Jaks spoke on Advent, urging preparation for Christmas. Door prize went to Annie Vesely. Grand Regent Myrtle Brosch led closing prayers as the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleora Jaks
Annie Vesely
Myrtle Brosch
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Shiner Bmc
August Maneth
Shiner Gazette
Ed Mueller
Ben Marcak
Ralph L. Kerr
Mary Ellen
James Joseph Fietsam
Joe H. Fietsam
Columbus
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
Mr. Fietsam
Tillie Fietsam
Roy Beckman
Theo Rogge
Homer Martin
William Dunn
LM CML
Jung Bly Mumay
John Carradine
Geo
Gobel
Carradine
Mumy
John Deere
Catholic Parish
Hajek Implement CO. Shiner
Texas
Legion Auxiliary Meets
West Hajek
Alfred Gieptner
Ethel See
Merseburger
CDA Court Plan Sunshine Party
Alcoa Aluminum
Clorox
Cudahy Tang
Adolphus
Cudahy
Vienna
Snowerif
Isaac Robinson
W. R. Wendel
Fryers
Mary Ann Mueller
Joe Simper
Henry Kalisek
Edward Svoboda
Slab Bacon
Imperial
Kasugar
OLEO
Pohler
Shiner, Texas
Roy Ag
OKRA
Ung Emer
James Koliba
Bill Koliba
Tony
Irene Koliba
Yoakum
Jerry Bortel
South Carolina
Jim Bortel
Inez
John Svatek
Wharton
Henry Hajek
A. L. Valek
Edwin Handsur
Walter Schmidt
Hoskins
Dudley
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