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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1965
Page
7
1340 cattle and 385 hogs were on hand with a steady active market and strong demand. Butcher calves sold 21.50 to 23.80, stocker calves 18.50 to 27, bulls 16 to 20, cows and calves pairs 140 to 190, reflecting solid buyer activity across classes.
Kerrville Independent School District voters approved a 1.3 million dollar bond for new buildings and improvements by a two to one margin. The item passed as part of a local election. Robert Kokas of Spring Branch visited his father John Kokas during vacation and helped with home repairs. Mr. and Mrs. P W Buechman traveled to New Ulm for the funeral of Edmund Buechman. A reference notes a Latin America term defining mulatto as a half breed.
The report lists hog pricing with No 1 tops between 26 and 27 dollars per hundredweight, No 2 at 25 to 26, No 3 at 24 to 25, and sows from 20 to 22.80. Weight and condition noted as old worn out and split.
Alpha Phi Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society met at Miss Florine Berckenhoff’s home on December 11 for a Christmas party. Miss Alice Gabler presided with remarks by Mrs. Percy Garbade, and programs on music were presented by Mrs. Leon Miculka and Miss Beatrice Kasper. The event featured a gift exchange, holiday decor, hot strudel, cookies, and thanks to hosts Mrs. Berckenhoff and helpers.
Grace Dierschke and Eugene Schoenvogel wed in a double ring ceremony at St. Josephs Catholic Church Moulton on November 13 1965. Rev Emil Winklarek officiated as family and friends witnessed vows with ornate lace gown flowers gowns and reception at VFW Hall. The couple reside at 8565 Rannie Road Houston with both graduates of Moulton High School.
Miss Judy Littlefield and her fiance Bill Hewett were honored at a supper Sunday evening December 5 at the Rio Grande Penthouse Apartments in Austin. Menu included fried chicken corn salad bread tea and cherry pie a la mode. The couple received a set of six insulated glasses. Guests included Kay Lynn Wolters Irene Buske Charlie Rae and Larry Chunn.
Infant Anthony Ambrosius, son of Mr and Mrs Anthony A Machicek of Yoakum, received Holy Baptism on Sunday December 12 at St Joseph Catholic Church Yoakum. Rev Father Alton Rudolph officiated with sponsors Mr and Mrs Leonhard Boedeker, the baby’s aunt and uncle.
The 621st Mess Kit Repair Co held its December 6 1965 meeting at Post Cafe with Col Emil Balusek Jr presiding and about 98 percent attendance. Major Strauss announced promotions including Erdelt to full Colonel Weevers to Master Sergeant Sestak to Warrant Officer Valls to Technical Sergeant plus new members. gifts and a holiday meal followed. The next meeting is planned for January 1966.
Mrs. Edwin Chumchal and Gregroy Scott express sincere thanks for visits flowers and gifts during hospital stay. They commend Doctors Robert J. and John D. Wagner and hospital staff. Special thanks to Rev Father John Hanacek for visits prayers and communion. May God bless all.
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