The New 1966 1967 Texas Almanac On Sale
The Dallas Morning News publishes the 1966 67 Texas Almanac with maps of lakes and historic sites, ZIP codes for all Texas post offices, and new features. It marks the publisher’s 125th anniversary and the Almanac’s 110th.
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Texas Post
Dallas Morning News
DeWitt Reddick
Schools of Communication and Journalism
University of Texas
Texas
Walter B. Moore
Frank Tolbert
the News
Gift Subscriptions Offered By The Gazette
The Gazette announces a Christmas gift option with 52 weekly issues for one year at $3.00. A Christmas card notification can be sent to the recipient if desired, making a newsy present for friends and relatives printed in Shiner.
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The
Gazette
Shiner Gazette
Hunter's Mass in Shiner Sundays Through December 26
SS. Cyril and Methodius Church in Shiner will hold a hunter's Mass on all Sundays in November through December 26 at 4 30 a.m. Funeral services for August Pustejovsky in Schulenburg drew attendees from Shiner including Mrs. Ernest Hajek Mr and Mrs Jack Cloutier Mr and Mrs Charles Chovan Miss Mabel Merrem Mrs Valenta Rev Edmund e Mrs Wm Wendtland and Mrs Meta Tenberg.
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SS. Cyril and Methodius’ Catholic Church
Shiner
August Pustejovsky
Schulenburg
Ernest Hajek
Jack Cloutier
Charles Chovan
Mabel Merrem
Valenta
Edmund E
Wm. Wendtland
Meta Tenberg
A E Pustejovsky Rites Held Monday
A E Pustejovsky of Schulenburg died suddenly December 11 1965 at age 77. Funeral set for December 13 at Schwenke Baumgarten with Rev Sassman officiating burial Schulenburg City Cemetery. Survived by wife Agnes two sons Victor and Jerome five grandchildren and several siblings.
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August E. Pustejovsky
South St., Schulenburg
Schwenke-Baumgarten
Sassman
Schulenburg Methodist Church
Rhoda
Schulenburg
Mr. Pustejovsky
Moravia
Texas
Karel
Antonia
Chovanetz) Pustejovsky
Agnes Hollub
Pustejovsky
S.P.J.S.T. Lodge
Agnes Pustejovsky
Victor Post
Victoria
Jerome J. Post
Fort Worth
Joe
Agnes) Bohuslav
Boling
Adele) Hollub
Ernest
Millie) Hajek
Shiner
Charles Pustejovsky
Runge
Albert
Emil Pustejovsky
Moulton
Ed. H. Pustejovsky
San Angelo
Michael
Beverly
Gary
Mark
Kay Lynn Post
William Pustejovsky
Jerry Post
Anton F. Pustejovsky
Raymond G. Post
John N
Julie) Gramerbauer
Yaokum Rites For Owen C Hagan
Owen C Hagan aged 73 died at Huth Memorial Hospital Yoakum on December 6 1965. He was born in Yoakum November 9 1892 and lived at 901 W Grand Ave. He served as DeWitt County Justice of the Peace. Survived by wife Anna two daughters Carol Orr Ora Mae Hough a grandson Bobby Orr two brothers Marian and Garnett and a sister Ora Moore. Funeral December 7 at 2 p m Holy Cross Lutheran Church with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. Attending from Shiner included A W Nollkamper Henry Behlen and Mrs John Seidenberger.
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Owen C. Hagan
Huth Memorial Hospital
Yoakum
Hagan
W. Grand Avenue
DeWitt County
Anna K. Hagan
Carol
Aline) Orr
Jack
Ora Mae) Hough
Bobby Orr
Marian Hagan
Garnett Hagan
Houston
Ora Moore
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
D. I. Dolton
Oak Grove
How Shiner Can Have Snowmen
A DIY guide from the National Cotton Council explains crafting yard snowmen from white cotton batting and chicken wire. Build two wire globes, cover with batting, and add features from red and green fabric. Create a top hat from an oat meal box and paper brim. Also notes Cape Horn’s naming by Schouten and Harding’s honorary presidency of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association.
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National Cotton Council
Cape Horn
Hoorn
Netherlands
Schouten
Warren G. Harding
National
Rites Held For E. J. Buechmann In New Ulm
Edmund Buechmann 80 of New Ulm died December 6 1965 after an extended illness. Born October 6 1885 in Cat Spring Texas he was a retired farmer. Funeral 2:00 p.m. December 8 at Zaskoda Chapel Industry with Rev. A M Roos officiating. Interment New Ulm Cemetery. Surviving Rosa Ashorn widow daughter Erwin Schubert sons Edmund Eldie Cleo five grandchildren and several siblings. Koenig Funeral Home La Grange in charge.
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Edmund Buechmann
New Ulm
Bellville
Cat Spring
Texas
John
Minna
Zaskoda
Industry
A. M. Roos
Rosa Buechmann
Erwin Schubert
Edmund Buechmann Jr
Eldie
Cleo Buechmann
Hugo
Ella) Bosshamer
Houston
Ida Beilefeld
William
Lillie) Iselt
Paul
Dora) Mehner
Manor
Hugo Buechmann
Kenney
Paul Buechmann
Shiner
Koenig
Alvin Buechmann
Sealy
Emil
Mary) Krueger
San Antonio
Death Claims Mrs. J. D. Reardon
Word has been received that Mrs. J D Reardon age 38 died recently in Roswell New Mexico after a brief illness due to a rare blood disease Survivors include her husband three young children and she was sister in law of Mrs Johnny Mabel Hagendorf Wallace of San Antonio The family lived in Shiner in 1954 when Mr Reardon worked for Continental Oil Co
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J. D. Reardon
Roswell
New Mexico
Jo Reardon
Shiner
Reardon
Continental Oil Co
Johnny
Mabel Hagendorf) Wallace
San Antonio
Deerslayers Stanek Score 11 in Campbellton Victory
Arnold Stanek of the Deerslayers downed an 11 pointer last week Tuesday at Campbellton, contributing to a decisive team win.
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Arnold Stanek
Campbellton
Mrs Carl Spaeth Rites Scheduled Thursday
Mrs Carl Spaeth nee Emilie Ida Hauser Bengsch aged 73 years seven months eight days died December 14 1965 at Huth Memorial Hospital Yoakum. Body in Buffington Funeral Home Shiner until 1 pm December 16 then to United Dr Martin Luther Church for 2 pm services. Burial at Shiner City Cemetery.
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Carl Spaeth
Emilie Ida Hauser Bengsch
Huth Memorial Hospital
Yoakum
Buffington Funeral Home
Shiner
United Dr. Martin Luther Church
Shiner City
Rites Wednesday For Mrs J Fuchik
Mrs J Fuchik age 83 9 27 died December 13 1965 in Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital Funeral services set for December 15 at Buffington Funeral Home Shiner 1 30 p m with burial in Shiner City Cemetery
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Jim Fuchik
Alouisa Kubos
Frank Wagner
Buffington Funeral Home
Shiner
Shiner City
Funeral Services Wednesday For Tom Jungbauer
Tom Jungbauer aged 95 years 1 month and 12 days died December 13 1965 at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital. Services from Buffington Funeral Home Shiner on December 15 1965 at 9:15 a.m. to Shiner Catholic Church for Requiem Mass at 9:30 a.m. Rosary held December 14 at 7:30 p.m. Interment in Shiner Catholic Cemetery.
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Tom Jungbauer
Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital
Buffington Funeral Home
Shiner
Shiner Catholic Church
Buffington Chapel
Shiner Catholic
Christmas Parties Scheduled for Dec 18 and 20
Christmas Party details list two events: Dec 18 at 2:00 p.m. at Mrs. A. C. Baca's home hosted by Bunjes Home Demonstration Club and Dec 20 at Hermann Sons Hall by Shi ner Lodge No. 20. Adults bring a 50 cent gift for exchange and members bring lunch.
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Bunjes Home
A. C. Baca
Hermann Sons
Shiner
Mail Now Postmaster Urges Urgent Christmas Mail Dispatch
Shiner Texas Postmaster Arthur Ward emphasizes urgent nationwide push to send remaining Christmas mail. With weather delays possible, air mail and special delivery advised, ZIP codes urged, Gabriel stamps offer forwarding and first class return options, as 15 000 stamps sold and holiday schedules run December 25 26.
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Arthur T. Ward
Mr. Ward
Angel Gabriel
Gabriel
Shiner
Texas
Death of George O Bowley in Rockport Ends Long Texas Life
George O Bowley 87 died December 8 1965 at Bay View Nursing Home Rockport after a long illness He was born October 8 1878 in Brownwood and had lived in South Texas since 1913 He helped build Highway 35 from Tivoli to Rockport He is survived by one son five daughters 11 grandchildren 35 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren Funeral services were December 9 at Toland Funeral Home Refugio with burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Refugio The Rev Donald Liljestrand officiated Pallbearers included grandsons and great grandsons among others Captain Philip Tucker in Viet Nam was among those listed as pallbearers
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George O. Bowley
Toland Funeral Home
Refugio
Oakwood
Donald Liljestrand
Woodsboro
Mr. Bowley
Bayview
Rockport
Brownwood
John
Emma
Clark) Bowley
South Texas
Austwell
Tivoli
Corpus Christi
Beeville
Calallen
Bowley
Annie Clay
Chestley F. Bowley
Little Rock
Arkansas
Alvin
Ruby) Cleveland
Gregory
Marvin
Exa) Null
Shiner
Vera Bowden
Houston
E. L
Lena) Tucker
Greeley
Lucille) Frazier
Alvin Cleveland Jr
Corpus Christ
Melvin Null
Victoria
Marvin Null
Tommy Gilstrap
Tommy Gilstrap Jr
Jimmy Gilstrap
Richard Gilstrap
Bishop
Philip Tucker
Viet Nam
Marvin Null, Jr
Hospital Patients List Includes Many Town Names
Hospital roster shows patients weekly with names from Shiner Yoakum Moulton Hall and Schulenburg. Dismissals include several matrons and men such as Mrs Joe Schindler Mrs John Kasper Sr Mrs John Valis Sr and others.
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Wilbur Minear
Annie Barcak
Oscar Wright
O. S. T. Meyer
Fritz Neubauer
Jacob Vesely
Chas. Kurtz Sr
Hannah Granz
August Janak
Theo Dierksen
Victor Foster Sr
Shiner
Daniel Jaluska
Yoakum
Bob Hlozek
Moulton
Hugo Pohler
Hallettsville
Jerry Matus
Schulenburg
Joe Schindler
John Kasper Sr
John Valis Sr
Robert Struka
Jim Chotenovsky
Adolph Brunkenhoefer
Walter Lenz
Frank Konvicka
Charlie Bartos
Joseph Chrastecky
Herman Caka
Mike Benes
GVEC Issues $97 500 Patronage Refund to Members
Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative will mail Patronage Refund Checks totaling 97 500 to about 10 000 members who received service in 1956. This 11th consecutive refund brings GVEC’s 11 year total to over one million dollars. GVEC is a non profit co op owned by those it serves. Revenue beyond expenses is credited to members proportional to electricity used. After reserves, refunds are approved by the Board of Directors.
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Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative
GVEC
Gvec Board of Directors
Farmers Tax Guides Available at County Agent Office
The 1966 Farmers Tax Guide edition has arrived and can be picked up at the County Agent's Office in Hallettsville.
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Hallettsville
Richards Named Manager for South Western Bell in Cuero
Gilbert W. Richards is appointed manager for South Western Bell Telephone here, succeeding Phil Strauch. Richards will move to Cuero with his wife Donna Newquist from Smithville, and will supervise commercial activities in Hallettsville, Nordheim, Yorktown, Shiner, and Yoakum.
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Gilbert W. Richards
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Harris Marr
Richards
Phil Strauch
Victoria
Cuero
Port Arthur
Smithville
Donna Newquist
Methodist Church
Hallettsville Nordheim
Yorktown
Shiner
Yoakum
Firemen's Dance New Year's Eve in Shiner
The Shiner Volunteer Fire Department announces its annual New Year's Eve dance at Legion Park on Friday December 31. Music by Joe Patek and His Orchestra. Tickets on sale with donations welcome. No fireworks allowed on park premises. Everyone invited to support local firefighters.
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Shiner Volunteer Fire Department
Legion Park
Joe Patek
Shiner
Knights of Columbus Hold December Meeting at Parish Gym
The Knights of Columbus meet at 7 30 p m Thursday December 16 in the Parish Gym. Members should bring a bowl and spoon for the social hour with refreshments and stew. Three families have appeared at the White House twice Adams and Harrison plus Roosevelt twice.
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Knights of Columbus
White House
Roosevelts
Adams
Harrisons
Mrs. C. E. Wolters Buried In Shiner
Mrs. Carlton E. Wolters of Houston died December 7 1965 at age 49. Burial was December 9 at Shiner City Cemetery with Rev. R. B. Thieme Jr officiating. Survivors include husband two daughters a son and several relatives. services conducted at Westheimer at Sage Rd Chapel.
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Carlton E
Mary Sue Small) Wolters
South Blvd
Houston
Westheimer
Sage Rd
Geo. H. Lewis and Sons
Shiner City
Frances E. Small
T. J
Wanda) Scott
Dallas
P. J. Small
Arlington
Virginia
David Small
Houston Small
Fort Worth
Edgar C. Wolters
Shiner
Inlaw
Methodist Church School Christmas Party
The annual Methodist Church School Christmas party will be Sunday December 19 at 6 30 p m The program centers on Chrismans Christ mono grams on the church Christmas tree telling the meaning of Christ coming Mrs E A Ross coordinates with youth participation The congregation is urged to join in the celebration.
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Methodist Church
E. A. Ross
Gazette Urges Holiday News Contributions From Readers
The Gazette asks readers to report all holiday events and gatherings including guests, parties, trips, and other occasions. Suggestions include mailing postcards or letters to ensure complete local coverage. Women's suffrage note mentions Wyoming granting voting rights while a territory.
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Gazette
Rush Copy And Adv Requested For Christmas Greetings
The first pages of the Christmas Greetings and Good Will edition go to press this weekend and mail on December 22. Rush all copy and announcements by Friday noon December 17. Call now for booking and space. A representative can call or staff may select messages to wish Merry Christmas to customers.
Death of Rev. Alfred Guyon Marks 90th Birthday Soon
The Rev. Alfred Guyon died Sunday December 5 1965 at age 89 upcoming 90. He spent over 50 years in the Methodist ministry serving in Carrizo Springs Batesville Staples Crystal City Shiner Columbus and other Texas towns. Funeral services were held December 7 in the Columbus Methodist Church with Rev. Jordon Mann officiating. Burial followed at Live Oak Cemetery in Buda. Survivors include three daughters three sons and several relatives. He authored a book on Methodist church records and was honored for 50 years in the ministry in 1955.
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Alfred Guyon
Austin
Guyon
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Perkins School of Theology
SMU
Dallas
Southern Methodist University
Carrizo Springs
Batesville
Staples
Mathis
Crystal City
Shiner Methodist Church
Columbus
Hallettsville
Bandera
Aransas Pass
Goliad
Buda
el Campo
Daisy Ellen Hatchett
E. E. Guyon
Ray
Maurine) Rylander
Weldon
Daisy Lea) Appelt
Houston
Cecil (Lauretta) King
del Rio
Fred L. Guyon
Burbank
Calif
Roy E. Guyon
Raymond L. Guyon
Saudi Arabia
Pierre Guyon
Live Oak Cemetery
Columbus Funeral Home
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Hunter
A. E. Pustejovsky
E. J. Buechmann
J.D. Reardon
Mrs. J. Fuchik
C. E. Wolters
Wyoming
Territory
A. Guyon
Eula Schultz
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