Fifth Texas Field Artillery history by Judge Boethel published
Judge Paul C. Boethel prepares The Big Guns of Fayette the fifth volume in his local history series. The unit history of the Fifth Texas Field Artillery, Creuzbaur Welhausen Battery, covers its Civil War formation and actions. The manuscript was submitted to Von Boeckmann-Jones in Austin for publication next month and will be sold through the New Era Herald in Hallettsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul C. Boethel
Fayette
von Boeckmann-Jones
Austin
Texas
Fifth Texas Field Artillery
Creuzbaur
Welhausen
Fayette County
Lavaca County
Charles Welhausen
Shiner
Gustav Prause
Witting
Achilles Roeber
Stacy
Jacob Poth
Yoakum
E. W. Kuenstler
F. W. Kuenstler
Sweet Home
Luzius Hemmi
Hallettsville
New Era Herald
James J. Collins Jr. Dies in Dallas at 4008 Stanford
James J. Collins Jr. of Dallas died Friday December 4. Funeral Mass was held December 7 at Christ The King Church with interment at Calvary Hill. Pallbearers included Hawkins Golden and other Dallas Bar Association members. Survived by wife and Dallas relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Collins Jr
Stanford
Dallas
Christ the King Catholic Church
W. J. Bender
Sparkman
Ross Avenue Chapel
Calvary Hill Cemetery
Hawkins Golden
Wayne Gard
Alexander D. McNabb
Harry Sanfield
Thomas O’connell
L. B. Lagaw
Henry King
Dick Dickson
William Duls
J. W. Bass
Charles B. Shuey
Robert W. Webb
Coke Knight
Frank Henning
Dallas Bar Association
Betty Lynn Cellas
William Dickson
Miriam) Green
Joseph Augustine Ceijas
Rosa Leach
Shiner
Army Blues
U. S. Army
O. R. Muecke
Phoenix
Arizona
Horace Chaddock
C. J. Garbade
Cuero
Viola Schulz
Muecke
Austin
Herbert Muecke
Reggie Guettner Named TCIL All-State Offense Starter
Reggie Guettner of Yoakum and St. Joseph's High School was named to the TCIL All-State starting offense. The sophomore halfback scored 76 points this season with 12 touchdowns and 4 PATs, helping St. Joe gain a late lead with a 50 yard dash.
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Reggie Guettner
Yoakum Tiger
St. Joseph’s High School
Yoa
Tigers
Reggie
St. Joe
Victoria
Edgar Guettner
Shiner
St. Joseph’s School
Yoakum
Deer Slayings by Local Hunters Reported
Mr and Mrs Emil Zissa hunted at Cherry Springs with Mr Zissa taking a 4 point buck on Wednesday and Mrs Zissa a doe on Thursday Laas Ranch lists Felix Cerny a 4 point buck Walter Kaiser a 5 point buck Eugene Klesel a doe Adolph Kiesel a 5 point buck John Edward Kurtz killed a four point buck on Saturday December 5 at the D H Bensho Ranch near Yoakum
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Zissa
Cherry Springs
Fines Totaled Over Twelve Thousand From Wildlife Violations
Parks and Wildlife arrest report notes $200 fines for antelope hunting without a permit and for seining crappie. J. B. Phillips cites a routine roundup as 107 licenseless fishing tags appear. Violations include hunting without licenses and shelling birds in closed seasons, with fines totaling $12,922.82.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Parks and Wildlife Department
J. B. Phillips
Post Office Predicts Christmas Mail Jump
Postmaster Arthur T. Ward forecasts a record Christmas mail volume with over twelve billion pieces moving in December and about ten percent of yearly mail in the holiday rush. He credits public cooperation, ZIP Codes, secure packing, and Christmas stamps for smoother handling and timely deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur T. Ward
Post Office
Shiner
Ward
Shiner Post Office
Clifton Eggert
San Mateo
Calif
Houston
New York Bays
Narrows
Shiner Couple Wed in Double Ring Ceremony
Miss Alice Hajek daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Hajek Shiner and Ell wood A Rangnow Jr son of Mr and Mrs Ellwood Rangnow Sr Meyersville united in a double ring wedding at Sts Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church Shiner officiated by Rev Father John J Hanacek. The bride wore Chantilly lace over taffeta with cathedral train and carried a cascade of white roses. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Lawrence Hosek and bridesmaids Mrs Herbert Krietsch and Mrs Herbie Maurer. The groom’s party wore dark suits with yellow rosebud boutonnieres. After a candlelight ceremony a reception and supper followed at Hermann Sons Hall. The couple honeymooned at Carlsbad Caverns Grand Canyon and other spots and now reside at 141 Terrell Road San Antonio Texas. The bride is employed at Government Personnel Mutual Life Insurance and the groom at Kelly AFB.
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Alice Hajek
Thomas Hajek
Shiner
Ellwood A. Rangnow, Jr
Ellwood Rangnow
Meyersville
Sts. Cyril and Methodius’ Catholic Church
John J. Hanacek
Alfons Jaks
Sabrina
Lawrence Hosek
San Antonio
Herbert Krietsch
Herbie Maurer
Galveston
Milton Chumchal
Tolbert Wendel
Anton Machicek
Yoakum
Hermann Sons Hall
Carlsbad Caverns
New Mexico
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Terrell Road
Texas
Government Personnel Mutual Life Insurance Company
Kelly Afb
Boedeker
Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting Notes and December Plans
Lutheran Ladies Aid met December 2 at 2 30 p m in the Lutheran Social Hall. President Mrs Arnold Nollkamper led devotions and opening hymns. Visitors included Rev F E Eilers and several ladies. Treasurer's report and minutes were read, committees reported, December Cheer Committee named, and November officers re elected by acclamation. Altar flowers will be provided by Annie Remmers and the Ammermann couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Arnold Nollkamper
Jordan’s Banks
Hugh Koether
F. E. Eilers
Irene Schmidt
Ben Neumann
Walter Kuck
Ella Marburger
Stella Dieringer
Yoakum
Roy Hewig
Theo. Dierksen
Werner Bruns
Arthur Nollkamper
Annie Remmers
United Dr Church and Community Notices
church schedule lists Sunday School worship service and midweek activities. plus LCW Luther League choir catechetical class and pastor F E Eilers noted. local notices include visits by Lieut James L Jamerson and family updates and a card of thanks to hospital staff and clergy.
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LCW
Luther League
Card of Thanks for Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Joseph Novosad express gratitude to their children relatives and friends for gifts cards and flowers received on their golden wedding anniversary May God bless you for your thoughtfulness
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick, Robert
John Dennis Wagner
Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital
Alphonse Padalecki
John J. Hanacek
Henry Schacherl
Joseph Novosad
Local Church Meeting Adjoins Christmas Social Hour
Mrs Amanda Hengst and families listed attend a church meeting. Wolfsdor f graves will be cared for by Mrs C B Stratmann. The session closed with Doxology. A social hour followed and the next meeting is set for January 6 1965 at 2 30 pm. Visitors are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Hengst
Fred Krause
Herman Barre
Dick Mueller
C. B. Stratmann
Wolfsdorf Graves
Also Mentioned on This Page
Judge P. Boethel
Miriam Green
J. J. Collins Jr
Deer Slayers
Dot
Mrs. Ellwood
Ee Ee Sport
Kotex
Elkins
Billie Ee Eon
Dawe
Ladies Aid
United DR
Martin Luther Church
James L. Jamerson
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Randolph Field
Emma Runk
Julia Walters
Randolph
Briggs Air Force Base
Wichita Falls
Randy Hoyer
Moulton
Mrs. C. J. Waldrop
L. E. Denmark
Jiffies
Orion
Jiffie Jrs
CIRO
Lea
Gonzales
Weimar
Spoetzl Brewery
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