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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1964
Page
1
The Shiner Volunteer Fire Department announces its annual New Year’s Eve dance at Legion Park on December 31. Music by Joe Patek and His Orchestra. Tickets are on sale and donations or ticket purchases can be arranged by calling fire department members.
The Shiner Public Schools Board appointed a Textbook Committee chaired by Superintendent David A. Little to review and recommend adoption of state listed books for grades 1 through 8, and high school subjects including Spanish III and Biology. Final selections due by March 1, with reporting to the Texas Education Agency by March 31.
Joe F. Beyer Jr. of El Campo died December 5 1964 at 7 15 p m age 73. He was born August 24 1891 in High Hill Fayette County and lived in Moulton before moving to El Campo in 1941 to work as a butcher. Funeral services were held December 7 1964 at Triska Funeral Home and 10 00 a m at Tafton Catholic Church with graveside rites in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Surviving are his wife Ida Marie nee Moeller.
Postmaster Ward announces the Shiner Texas 77984 office will stay open 8 30 to 5 00 daily including Saturday December 19 to handle stamps and mail. He highlights new Christmas stamps and ZIP code use to speed delivery amid a record mail volume.
Shiner Postmaster Arthur Ward appeals for rapid mailings to avoid Christmas delays. He warns of a holiday mail surge and urges air mail and special delivery, plus ZIP codes to speed out of town parcels. Christmas Day operations will be on a holiday schedule with limited delivery.
Ida Marie Beyer of El Campo is survived by one son Dr. Lawrence Beyer of Dallas three grandchildren two sisters Mrs Annie Berckenhoff of Needville and Mrs Martha Doizer of Premont and three brothers Charlie and Anton Beyer of Moulton and Willie Beyer of Houston. A daughter predeceased the parents passing away in September 1921 at age two. Pallbearers were Francis and Stephan Fisbeck Johnny Lewis Raymond Berckenhoff Arnold Kram and Frankie Janecek.
Community bake sale invites all to Patek's Downtown Market on Saturday December 19 for Christmas treats. Proceeds support local senior activities. Expected items include a variety of baked goods and festive snacks.
Cub Scouts and Den Mothers are asked to meet at the Parish Gym at 4 30 p m Sunday December 20 for Christmas caroling weather permitting. ST ISIDORE Society meets December 20 at 1 30 p m in the Parish Gym annual meeting and officer elections. KNIGHTS of Columbus meet December 17 at 7 30 p m Parish Gym members requested. Dec 24 Candlelight service at 11 00 p m.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Wenske announce the grand opening of Larry's Drive Inn on Friday December 18 located four miles west of Shiner formerly Vic's Place. It will be open seven days a week. They reside at 104 Ave H in Waldrep rent cottage with three children. Mrs Wenske is Margie Leist of Yoakum and Mr Wenske is son of Adolph Wenske of Shiner. A share of patronage is appreciated. See ad elsewhere in Gazette.
A Shiner man, Herbert Esse of Herbert Esse Cotton Company, was named to the board of directors of the South Texas Chamber of Commerce. The regional chamber, meeting in Bay City, adopts a comprehensive program covering public affairs, industry, tourism, highways, agriculture, wildlife conservation and water resources and aids local chambers in similar efforts while publishing The South Texan regional business magazine.
Albert Louis Baros of Shiner died suddenly December 8 1964 at 63. Funeral services were held December 10 at Sts Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with Requiem Mass. Burial followed in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include wife Della two grandchildren a foster daughter and several siblings.
Fire Marshal Ben Marcak urges cleanup of dry and frost bitten grass in homes and businesses to reduce fire hazards this Christmas season. He asks residents to watch flames and keep houses safe for a quiet holiday with family.
Obituary notice for Max C. Schroeder Jr. detailing funeral at United Dr. Martin Luther Church Shiner on December 12 1964 with military rites by American Legion and VFW. Survived by Mildred Mae, son Gary, parents, siblings. long service at Kaspar Wire Works. World War II Navy veteran.
Shiner Volunteer Fire Department warns residents about Christmas season fire risks from tree lighting decorations and wrappings. Follow safety rules: water the tree, avoid metal trees with lights, use flameproof decorations, keep candles away, inspect wires, remove wrappings promptly, and avoid fireworks.
Miss Carole Welhausen, a University of Texas premedical junior, was inducted into Alpha Epsilon Delta during initiation ceremonies December 3. She holds multiple scholastic honors from Shiner High School, including valedictorian titles, scholarships, and awards, and serves in several campus activities.
Community asks readers to mail or postcard reports of holiday happenings. Gazette invites notices of guests, parties, trips, and special occasions for complete local coverage.
Cuero Record announces Cuero-Sam Gerald former Weslaco News editor joins as editor and assistant general manager. Jack Howerton confirms no other staff changes. Ernest James remains managing editor and Polly Howerton stays advertising manager.
The Christmas Good Will edition goes to press this weekend and mails December 23. Please rush all copy and announcements by Friday noon December 18. Call for booking and space or let staff select to wish Merry Christmas to customers.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ed Ella Cordes 80 were held in Cuero with Rev. F E Eilers officiating. She died at a Yorktown rest home on Tuesday December 8 1964 and is survived by son Marvin J Cordes Westhoff sister and eight grandchildren.
Visiting hours are 10 00 to 11 00 am 2 00 to 4 00 pm and 7 00 to 8 30 pm. Listed patients include George Hagendorf Emil Tenberg John Podany William G Marcak Mrs Edward Caka Shiner Mrs Frank Zimmerhanzel Mrs Elton Syrinek and baby Fla tonia Mrs Stella Leazar Morton Emma Johnson Yoakum. Dismissed patients include Louis Erdelt Alex Dylla Joseph Mladenka Alonzo Stevens and Mrs Frank Meyer.
Cole Theatre Hallettsville opens at 1 30 p m and closes at 4 p m on Thursday December 24 showing Your Cheatin Heart so employees may spend Christmas Eve at home. From Friday December 25 to January 3 continuous shows begin daily at 1 30 p m with Your Cheatin Heart.
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