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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1971
Page
1
This week honors Mrs Albina Vrazel on her 86th birthday and Mr and Mrs August Baca on their 60th wedding anniversary both in December 1971. Twins John and Charles Mikes reach 84 that same weekend indicating a community listing of local celebrants.
The Rev Father Patrick Mar ron, assistant pastor at Shiner Catholic Church, will deliver the sermon at First United Methodist Church in Shiner on Sunday December 19 at 10 45. The Catholic Youth Choir will sing carols and an evening candle and carol service led by Rev Travis Rider is set for 6 30 p m followed by the church Christmas party.
Hugo Geck Southwestern Bell manager says the Christmas rush affects long distance traffic but will be mitigated by extra circuits and full staffing. He urges callers to place calls early on Christmas Day to avoid delays, noting low rates apply all day Christmas and New Year’s Day within and outside Texas.
Shiner Girl Scouts invite families to the headquarters at 207 East 7th Street for an Open House on Saturday December 18 from 3 to 4 p.m. Preschool children may receive a gift and refreshments will be served.
A Turkey Shoot will be staged at Macharts Store in Charlottenburg on Sunday December 19 starting at 1:00 p.m. Participants bring 12 to 20 gauge shotguns shells furnished and the event is sponsored by the 621st MKR Co. Public invited. See advertisement elsewhere.
Mr and Mrs Fritz Boedeker sold their Highway 90A business five miles west of Shiner to nephew and niece Mr and Mrs Leroy Boedeker effective December 1 1971 The elder Boedekers ran Boedeker s Place since 1938 offering country grocery service station bar and dancing pavilion They began in Shiner in 1934 The couple now reside in Shiner on Mraz Street and wish happiness in retirement.
William Blaschke of Shiner died December 11 1971 at 74.9. Rosary was said in Shiner and Requiem Mass held at Saints Cyril and Methodius Church. Survived by brothers Adolph Frank and sisters Millie Henrich Ida Kubicek. Military rites by Moulton American Legion.
This week’s hospital roster includes Edmund Nollkamper Frances Ermis Philip Stalla and baby girl John J Valis Alice Wehmann Guidy Riske Agnes Kutach Frank J Kloesel Adele Menke Harvey Barsch Joe Kneifel August Kubecka Otto Fikac Rozalie Stryk Kristy nik Flatonia Matt Migl Moulton Charles Stavinoha plus dismissals Jim Kalina Sterling Jones Stanley Ivicic Helena Frels Willie Hights and baby girl Joe Schovassa Eugene Pilat Roger Breithaupt Hugo Fishbeck Adolph Schutz John Mikeska.
The Shiner Volunteer Fire Department announces its annual New Year’s Eve dance at Legion Park on Friday December 31 1971. Joe Patek and His Orchestra will provide music. Free tables available the event proceeds support local firemen. No fireworks allowed on park premises.
Postmaster announces holiday mail schedules for Shiner Texas with no mail received or dispatched on Christmas Day December 25 and New Year’s Day January 1 1972. Out of town mail picked up Sunday 4 30 p.m. Stamp machine available.
Funeral services were held in Floresville at First Lutheran Church for Kurt Herbert Schelling who died November 30 1971 in San Antonio. Burial followed in Nordheim Cemetery. He was born 1878 in Freyburg Texas and lived in Nordheim and Floresville. He was 93. Survivors include three daughters two grandsons and several siblings.
The JETS program at Shiner High School opens its annual Christmas tree sale on Friday December 3 1971 at Welhausen Park. Trees are sold after school weekdays and weekend hours with proceeds benefiting the JETS scholarship fund.
George F. Janssen of Shiner aged 89 years died December 8 1971 at Trinity Lutheran Home Shiner. Funeral at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel Shiner December 9 with Rev C C Grosenbacher officiating. Buried in Shiner City Cemetery. He was a carpenter and building contractor later a farmer. Survived by son Elton J E Janssen daughter Mrs George W Georgie Mae Herder three brothers two sisters four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of Hermann Sons Shiner Lodge No 20 for 60 years and survived by relatives including his wife Lina Blume.
Dues for 1972 are now payable at the First National Bank or Willisford Drug. Dues remain six dollars with a new deadline set for December 31, 1971.
Alfred Samuel Merseburger of Houston died November 1971 at age 74 in the VA Hospital. A World War I veteran and longtime cotton industry worker, he was active in veterans groups and survived by his wife Caroline, daughter Marion Freeman, three grandchildren, a sister, and a niece. Funeral services were held in Shiner and Houston with full military and religious honors.
Charles J. Holub of Moravia died December 1 1971 at age 66 after months of ill health. Rosary was recited December 2 and funeral Mass December 3 at St. Josephs Catholic Church Moulton with burial in the local Catholic Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Ella, two sons Eugene and Charles Jr, two daughters Dolores Caka and Alice Davis, siblings and 13 grandchildren.
The Shiner United Fund drive met its target thanks to the prompt work of captains workers and staff. The First National Bank provided headquarters facilities and receipts show totals of 440 for out-of-town business letters 129.50 for rural residents and 2859 for regular canvassing amounting to 3429.50. Disbursements to agencies totaling 3300 include Salvation Army 650 Boy Scouts 800 Girl Scouts 400 Texas Rehabilitation Center 600 Red Cross 600 United Service Organization 150 and H E A R 100 with remaining funds to offset future deficits. Seasons greetings to contributors and workers.
The First National Bank of Shiner will close for Christmas on Friday December 24 and Saturday December 25 1971 and for New Year on Friday December 31 1971 and Saturday January 1 1972 in accordance with state law. When holidays fall on Saturday or Sunday banks close on preceding Friday or following Monday.
Cub Pack 232 will hold a meeting on Thursday December 16 at 8 p.m. in the Catholic Parish gym with Santa Claus expected. Knights of Columbus host a Christmas party the same night at 7 30 p.m. at the VFW Home. St Isidore Society No 4 meets Sunday December 19 for officer elections. Shiner Dance Club members dues for 1972 are payable at the First National Bank or Williford Drug with a new deadline noted.
The Sophomores of Shiner High School sponsor a bake sale on Saturday December 18 starting at 9 00 a m at Pateks Market downtown and in front of the bank. Cakes pies kolaches strudels noodles and other goods will be offered to the public.
The Shiner VFW Auxiliary held a December 2, 1971 birthday party with honorees Miss Selma Eschenburg and Fred Foelker. Pictured are VFW Auxiliary President Mrs. Sidonia Erdelt and others, who welcomed attendees and presented St. Lud Mila’s Academy first and second graders led by Sisters Angela Cabrini Frances Ca brini and Louise. The group sang multiple songs before lunch. A January party will be announced later.
Two Boonsville youths, David Brooks aged 18 and Ralph Pyles 19, were held in Lavaca County jail on December 8 charged with misdemeanor theft at Perry’s Store Yoakum. The theft occurred at 11 05 am, about $33. The pair were intercepted in Shiner by Police Chief Victor DeHarde after a Yoakum alert. Bond set at $1 000 each.
A Social Security Office representative from Victoria will be at Shiner City Hall at 9 am on Monday December 20 1971 to help residents file retirement survivor or disability claims and answer benefit questions for the social security program.
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