Charles James Patek for Commissioner Precincts 3 and 7
Charles James Patek seeks the Democratic nomination for County Commissioner in 1976. He shares WWII service with the U S Army 3742nd Quartermaster Heavy Company including 33 months overseas in the Pacific. He details his return to Shiner, family of nine, and work at Patek’s Grocery, a Mobil station, and farming. He lists his community affiliations and asks for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army
3742Nd Quartermaster Heavy Company
Shiner
Mary Margaret Heimann
Tom Heimann
Patek
Patek Mobil
Patek’s Grocery
Mary
Bernard James
Houston
Houston Lighting and Power Co
Margaret
Margie) Knight
St. Albans
West Virginia
Card of Thanks from Mary Jahn
I express sincere thanks for the kindnesses shown during my stay in Shiner Hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Robert Wagner and the nursing staff for care, to the cooks for the meals, to Rev. John Kohnke for visits prayers and Holy Communion, and to friends for cards and visits. May God bless all of you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Hospital
Robert Wagner
John Kohnke
Mary Jahn
Gratitude to Dr Wagner and Shiner Hospital Staff
Sincere thanks and appreciation to Dr Patrick Wagner and the nursing staff for kind attentive services during our stay. Gratitude to Father John Kohnke for Holy Communion and to those who visited sent cards flowers and gifts. May you be blessed for your kindness. Mrs. Victor Jasek and Amy Denise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Wagner
Shiner Hospital
John Kohnke
Victor Jasek
Amy Denise
Gratitude Note from Rudy Janik Sr
Sincere appreciation to all who remembered me with cards gifts flowers visits inquiries prayers and Mass offerings during my stay in Center Pavilion Hospital Houston. Special thanks to Dr Crago Dr Hanna and the nursing staff and to the Rev Father of St Peter s Catholic Church for visits and Holy Communion. May God bless you all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Pavilion Hospital
Houston
Crago
Hanna
Father
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Rudy Janik Sr
Catholic Altar Society Christmas Party Held at Parish Gym
The Catholic Altar Society met Tuesday December 9 1975 at the Parish Gym for its annual Christmas party. Mrs. Lillie Matula presided in the absence of President Mrs. Henrietta Seidenberger. About 40 members and one guest Mrs. John Miler attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Altar Society
Henrietta Seidenberger
Lillie Matula
John Miler
Eleanor Beal
Marie Wagner
CCW
Fidgeon
Kohnke
Adel Henkhaus
Wm. Drabek
Matula
St. Luke
Priest Charles Kram Jr Reflects On Holy Entrance
Father Charles Kram Jr expresses gratitude to supporters who helped his entrance into the priesthood and pledges intercession for their families. He urges continued mutual encouragement in their faith journeys.
Birth announcements from Shiner area families in December 1975
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs Henry Lee Schierschwitz on the birth of daughter Melanie Ann at Shiner Hospital December 11 1975 at 1 21 p.m. weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces. Welcomed home by sister Susan Beth. Also new arrival Alex Wade born December 14 1975 at 1 16 a.m. to Mr. and Mrs J M Fairchild Jr of Moulton with sister Andria 2. Grandparents and great grandparents listed. A third birth, Robert James II, born December 13 1975 at 10 30 p.m. in Huntsville Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs Robert James Werner of Huntsville. Welcomed by sister Michelle Lyn. Details include extensive family lineage across multiple towns and counties.
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Henry Lee Schierschwitz
Shiner
Shiner Hospital
Melanie Ann
Susan Beth
Delores Jean Howard
Harvie L. Howard
Yoakum
Henry Schierschwitz
J.M. Fairchild Jr
Moulton
Alex Wade
Andria
Carlotta Fishbeck
Hugo Fishbeck
J.M. Fairchild
Harwood
Lucille Parks
Portland
J.L. Barnett
Luling
Robert James Werner
Huntsville
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
Robert James II
Michelle Lyn
Edwin J. Werner
Eugene Michalec
Pasadena
Norrene Pearn
Lostwital
England
Agnes Werner
Walter Kaiser
Agnes Michalec
Pierce
Baptism for Shawn Michele Becka at Sts. Cyril and Methodius
Infant Shawn Michele Becka, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Becka of Shiner, received Holy Baptism at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church in Shiner with Rev. Patrick Fidgeon officiating. Godparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Dietschke. A dinner followed at the parents' home with turkey, dressing and trimmings. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Bill Binns Jr of Houston and several Shiner residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Shawn Michele
Jimmy Becka
Shiner
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
Patrick Fidgeon
Dennis Dietschke
Bill Binns, Jr
Houston
Ludwig Michalsky
Sophie Becka
Ellinger
Willie Harabis
Ronnie
Darlene Patek
Mary Jemelka
Baptism News for Daryl Anthony Peters in Shiner
Infant Daryl Anthony Peters, son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Peters of Shiner, received Holy Baptism on Sunday November 16 1975 at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Rev Joseph Hubner of Floresville performed the ceremony with godparents Mr and Mrs John P Pustka serving as sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daryl Anthony Peters
Daniel Peters
Shiner
Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
Joseph Hubner
Floresville
Daryl
John P. Pustka
Stach Family Hosts Birthday at San Antonio and Shiner Visit
Mr and Mrs Elwood Stach and Lana and Mr and Mrs James Stach with Brian Beverly and Bradley both of San Antonio spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Frank Stach and helped celebrate his 77th birthday which is December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Stach
Lana
James Stach
Brian
Beverly
Bradley
San Antonio
Laddie Struka
Shiner
Frank Stach
Stach
ASC County Convention Chooses Lavaca ASC Committee
On December 10, 1975, Lavaca County ASC elected its committee members. Alfonso F. Grahmann was named Chairman with Marcus J. Hinck as Vice-Chairman. George J. Cinadr became Regular Member and won a three-year term. Daniel Jasek and Robert J. Grahmann were elected as alternates. All terms begin January 1, 1976. Grahmann and Hinck are carryover members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASC
Lavaca County
Alfonso F. Grahmann
Marcus J. Hinck
George J. Cinadr
Daniel Jasek
Robert J. Grahmann
Thank you for kindness during hospital stay
Mrs. Daniel Peters thanks relatives and friends for cards gifts and flowers sent to Daryl and her during their hospital stay. Special thanks to Dr. Patrick J. and hospital staff for care and attention and to Doctors John D. and Robert Wagner for visits.
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Daryl
Patrick J. Wagner
John D
Robert Wagner
Daniel Peters
Deer kills end Ray Rivera’s season at Clark Ranch
Ray Rivera cut his deer season short after opening day success at the Clark Ranch in Gonzales County. He harvested a 4 pointer at 7 00 a m and a 7 pointer at 4 30 p m on the same property.
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Ray Rivera
Clark Ranch
Gonzales County
Fire Marshall Issues Report
A rash of fires keeps country trucks and firemen on the run. Grass fires hit E. J. Michal farm Mont Olive Dec 2 and John Milers Boundary Line Dec 6, Victor Kneifel farm Boundary Line Dec 10, Pearson farm near Rudy's Lake Dec 4, plus a Dec 3 false alarm on Hallettsville highway and a Dec 4 car fire on Yoakum highway. Caution urged as dried grass and holiday fireworks loom and fire activities must be supervised.
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E. J. Michal
Mont Olive
Hallettsville
Yoakum Highway
Pearson
Rudy's Lake
John Milers
Boundary Line
Victor Kneifel
Onion Prep Tip for Freezing Extra Chopped Onions
A recipe tip advises chopping a whole onion when a small amount is needed and freezing the remainder in a tightly covered container for future use. The method preserves flavor and reduces waste.
Bicentennial plates pickup deadline and sale notice
Urgent notice for Shiner Bicentennial plates owners to collect by January 1, 1976. Unclaimed plates will be offered to the general public at $8 after the deadline with no re-orders. Also a brief agricultural note on cranberry bounce tests and a warning about poisonous mistletoe berries from Texas A&M Extension Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilene Miller
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Shiner Gazette
Charles James Patek
James
Kevin Bernard Patek
William Patrick
Lee Edward Knight
Avenue 1
City of
VFW
American Legion
KJT Lodge
Russell Stover
Rosa Stever Canceres
Vachule’s Drug Store
Grand Ave
Yoakum Dee OR
Ree
John Werner
Edwarda Roeder
Father Charles Kram Jr
Jennings B. Cook
Flatonia
Texas
Fire Marshall Issues
Sound of Music
Dr. Zhivago
First National Bank
FDIC
Shiner, Texas
Spriscmas
John Deere
Ona
John Deere Line
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