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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1965
Page
1
A columnist warns that federal tax reductions may be offset by a January 1966 Social Security tax increase. Future burdens from Congress commitments could raise taxes and erode the dollar if deficits persist, stirring speculation about Medicare and poverty programs.
The Shiner Gazette offers a yearly gift of news through 52 weekly issues. Subscriptions can be sent as Christmas gifts for friends and relatives with an optional Christmas ecard notification. One year rates are $3.00.
The Shiner Knights of Columbus sponsor a turkey shoot at Larry's Drive-Inn starting at 1:30 p.m. each Sunday. All shotgun gauges are allowed, shells provided, with refreshments and a special best shooter award. Larry's Drive-Inn sits on the Shiner Gonzales highway, formerly Victor Pulkrabek's Store.
The Shiner High School junior class sponsors a three day girls and boys basketball tournament Thursday through Saturday December 9 to 11. Teams include Hallettsville Moulton Rock Island Smiley Smithville Shiner for girls and Shiner Moulton Smithville Smiley Luling Rock Island Yoakum for boys with first round games and semifinals Saturday morning. Trophies awarded to top three in both genders. refreshments available.
Attention members of the Chamber of Commerce and business men. All members are asked to meet in the Chamber room at City Hall on Thursday December 9 at 6 30 p.m. to wrap packages for the annual Christmas program. Timeliness is emphasized.
Rock R. Bouchard and Richard J. Clukey of Plattsburgh New York were sentenced to three years in the state penitentiary for burglary of Hallettsville High School office May 24 1965. They pled guilty after a jury trial was waived by Judge Paul C. Boethel. Night watchman Gregory and Policeman Holley arrested them at 2 30 am after they returned to their car near the Baptist Church. They also admitted stealing from Rosenberg School and taking a camera and about 80 dollars in cash including 20 dollars in dimes.
The community lists holiday gatherings from December 9 to December 20. VFW and Ladies Auxiliary meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Post Home with a brief 7 p.m. session and lunch. American Legion and Auxiliary host Santa Claus on December 14 at the Legion Hall with lunch for attendees. Shiner Rotary, Farm Bureau, Bunjes Demonstration Club, and Hermann Sons schedule events with potlucks and a 50 cent gift exchange, all inviting members to bring lunch or snacks.
Marie Roeder felled a five point deer on Sunday December 5 at 5 p.m. on the Zappe Ranch in Cheapside. John O. Cook bagged a six point buck on Saturday morning December 4 on the Don Kasper Ranch.
Mrs Frank Olbrich of Route 1 Shiner died at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital at 3 00 a m Tuesday November 30 1965 at age 94 10 10 Funeral services were held at Buffington Funeral Home Shiner and at Shiner Catholic Church with Requiem Mass Rev Father John J Hanacek officiating Burial followed in Shiner Catholic Cemetery Pallbearers were Ewald Erdelt Frank Kubicek Jr Fritz Moeller Herman Hermes Willie and Paul Kloesel Rosary was recited at Buffington Chapel November 30 at 730 p m She was born January 20 1871 in Mehren Austria the daughter of Anton and Magdaline Jurica She came to America at age 14 She married Frank Olbrich February 16 1892 at Schulenburg later moving to Shiner She is survived by two sons Joe and Frank of Shiner three daughters Angela Annie and Rose all of Shiner two brothers Frank J Jurica of Rosenberg Anton Jurica of Mile City Montana three sisters Magdalena Piscacek of West Joe Tydlacka of Austin and Louisa Priborsky of Sioux City Iowa one granddaughter Rosalie Woods of Luling and one great grandson Leroy Woods of Luling She was preceded by her husband Frank in 1942 a daughter and son in law Ludmila and Anton Geisler murdered in 1926 her father in 1912 her mother in 1937 and sister Ludmila Kosler in 1917 Family extends heartfelt sympathy.
A turkey shoot will be held at Machart Grocery in Charlot tenburg on Sunday December 12 starting at 1 p.m. Participants should bring 12 16 20 and .410 gauge shotguns. Shells are furnished and the public is cordially invited.
Postmaster Arthur T. Ward says illegible handwriting and poor packing cause many undelivered parcels. He notes ZIP Codes help when city and state are unreadable and urges tight packing, single sided addressing, inside labels, insured parcels, and inside content lists to cut losses of about half a million parcels yearly.
Shiner’s annual Christmas program and tree lighting will begin at 4 30 p m Friday December 10 at Welhausen Park Santa will arrive on schedule with a program including St Paul High School choir directed by Sister M Catherine and Shiner High School Band directed by Thomas Bowman Invocations by Rev Edmund Deane Packages will be given to children The event is sponsored by Shiner Businessmen’s Club Marvin Null president and Shiner Chamber of Commerce Elton Zander president
The Wolters Memorial Museum will be open to the public on Sundays December 12 19 and 26 and Monday December 27 from 2 to 5 pm. Plan a visit if you have not explored the museum or wish to revisit this December.
The new Quality Pharmacy in Shiner on Highway 90A near Avenue E hosts a two day grand opening sale and open house December 10 11. Guests register for prizes including a Rogers Silver Coffee Tea Service and watches with refreshments provided. Local builder crews contributed to the modern shop managed by Wm. David Patek with staff inviting both new and longtime residents to visit.
Funeral services for Rev. Alfred Guyon a Methodist minister of 50 years were held at First Methodist Church Columbus. Burial followed in Live Oak Cemetery Buda. He died Sunday December 5 1965 at the home of Mr and Mrs A R Woods Columbus. Survivors include three daughters Mrs Maurine Rylander Mrs Daisy Lea Appelt Mrs Louretta King and three sons Fred L Guyon Roy E Guyon Raymond L Guyon.
A Social Security Office representative from Victoria Texas will be at Shiner City Hall at 9 AM Monday December 13 1965 to help file retirement survivor’s or disability claims and answer questions. Health insurance benefits begin July 1 1966 and may cover most people over 65.
The Gazette requests reader reports of Christmas gatherings parties trips and other holiday happenings to compile complete local counts. Send news by postcard or letter for easy mailing to ensure coverage of community events during the season.
The annual Methodist Church School Christmas party is set for Sunday evening December 19 at 6 30 p m The program centers on Chrismans Christ monograms for the church Christmas tree Mrs E A Ross coordinates with church youth to participate All are invited to join in the celebration.
Visiting hours are listed as 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., and 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The week’s admitted patients include Mrs. Joe Schindler, Mrs. John Kasper Sr., Mrs. John Valis Sr., Tom Jungbauer, Mrs. Robert Struka, Mrs. Oscar Wright, Mrs. O. S. T. Meyer, Mrs. Jim Chotenovsky, Mrs. Fritz Neubauer, Adolf Brunkenhoefer, Mrs. Chas. Kurtz Sr., Mrs. Walter Lenz, Mrs. August Janak, Mike Benes Sr., Shiner, Mrs. Robert Hlozek, Joe J. Otahal, Moulton, Mrs. Frank Konvicka, Hallettsville. Dismissed patients include Mrs. Bettie Miculka, Mrs. Willie Shimek, Mrs. Frieda Filip, Mrs. Leroy Kloesel and baby boy, Mrs. Larry Sedlmeyer and baby boy, Mrs. Lawrence Janak and baby girl, Mrs. Claude Hock and baby girl, Mrs. Alois Nev lud and baby boy.
The St Paul High School Senior Class sponsors a bake sale on Saturday December 11 starting at 8:00 a.m. at Patek's Market downtown. Fresh home made cakes breads noodles kolaches and other treats will be available for weekend shoppers.
L. J. Cappleman announced a Texas wide reorganization consolidating 21 area offices into 14 district offices. District and county supervisors gain new loan approval and appraisal authority to speed loan servicing. Lavaca County moves under District Supervisor J. J. Roan Jr. with Victoria as headquarters. George E. Riedel remains county supervisor for Lavaca County in Gonzales.
The Shiner Fire Department elected officers for 1966 on December 1 1965 with Ben Marcak as president Elmer Schneider as vice president Bill G Goetz as secretary Frankie Kubecka as treasurer Wilbur Minear as chief Ben Simper as assistant chief Adolph Seidenberger as Old Seagraves foreman Ben Roznovsky as assistant foreman New Seagraves foreman E J Henkhaus assistant foreman Steve Kubicek Rural truck foreman Arnold Stanek assistant foreman Max Voskamp Plans for the annual Firemen's New Year's Eve dance at the American Legion Hall with Joe Pateks Orchestra. Admission is 1 00 per person.
Local groups announce a series of December meetings at the Parish Gym and homes. Knights of Columbus gather December 16 at 7 30 p.m. bring a bowl and spoon for social hour with stew. Junior Legion Auxiliary meets December 11 at 1 30 p.m. at Mrs. Angie Jaks home. Various KJZT D Os and KJT groups hold Mass and officer elections December 12 and 13 with social after. Boy Scouts Troop 232 meets December 13 7 30 p.m. after district banquet postponement. Lavaca County 4 H Achievement Night December 10 7 30 p.m. at Hallettsville High Auditorium open to the public.
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