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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1967
Page
1
Notes say the Salvation Army bells and Christmas customs signal a stable society. Observing Christmas in its broader meaning could aid reason and humility in addressing man made evils. The piece calls Christianity the faith of civilized man and urges renewal of its precepts during the season.
In November 1967 the Texas Highway Patrol investigated 80 rural traffic accidents in Calhoun DeWitt Jackson Lavaca and Victoria Counties. Forty people were injured and none killed in those crashes. In Lavaca County 10 accidents occurred with seven injuries and no fatalities.
Steve Michalec Sr. of Shiner underwent surgery last week at Polly Ryan Hospital in Richmond. He is progressing well per a report from his daughter Mrs. Arnold Kram of El Campo and visiting family. Mrs. Michalec is staying with daughter Mrs. Freddie Trahan to be at his bedside.
Mrs. J. Schovajsa 73 a former Yoakum resident died December 14 1967 in a Brookshire rest home. Funeral services were held December 15 at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel Yoakum with Rev Henry Beseda officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. She leaves two daughters four sons a sister three brothers eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A brother preceded her in death.
Dance Club meeting set for Wednesday December 27 at 7 15 p m at First National Bank led by Marvin Adamek president. Knights of Columbus hold regular meeting Thursday December 21 at 7 30 p m in Parish Gym followed by Boy Scout Troop 232 wiener roast with refreshments available.
Deputy Game Warden Hayden Cook arrested three Houston teenagers for illegal hunting at night near FM Road 530 north of Speaks early Thursday. The trio admitted firing shots in a 1967 Ford Mustang. Lundy and Landeche, both 17, paid $128.50 fines. Scardline, 18, was jailed briefly and fined $103 for hunting at night.
A fundraising Christmas sale offers fruit cakes made by Future Homemakers of America members at Shiner High School. Cakes previously priced at 2.80 dollars are now 2.50 dollars for holiday orders.
Clarence Rehm is confirmed as postmaster of the Hallettsville post office after Senate and House action before adjournment. He had served as acting postmaster since November and took the oath on November 25, 1967, with formal notification dated December 15.
Adolph A. Kutach 68 of Lavaca County died December 14 1967 at Renger Hospital Hallettsville. Funeral services set for December 16 at Kabena Funeral Home with a Requiem High Mass at St Marys Catholic Church Hallettsville. Burial in St Marys Cemetery. Surviving wife two sons three daughters sisters and eight grandchildren.
Local churches publish Christmas timetable events including Holy Mass at Holy Name Midnight and morning masses at 6 7 8 and 9 30 a m plus confessions across Friday Saturday and Sunday. Lutheran and Methodist notices invite attendees to candlelight services worship and Christmas messages with remarks on peace and goodwill.
The Cottonseed Oil Mill property in Flatonia sold to Flatonia Lumber Co by Tomac Equipment Co of Houston for 18000 dollars. The mill, previously bought for 15000 from H H Steinhauser, will be dismantled for reuse as interior framing and equipment sale. Post renovation, buildings to be leased or used for storage. The Flatonia Lumber Co has 15 shareholders with J D Arnim as president.
Congratulations pour in from Shiner and nearby towns as four families announce newborn girls. Cheryl Lynn Pekar born December 14 at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital weighs 6 pounds 12 ounces. Nancy Elaine Tieken born December 8 in Kenedy Hospital weighs 7 pounds 3 ounces. Tracy Ann Meyer born December 13 in Houston weighs 7 pounds 12 ounces. Kimberly Kay Hagens born December 15 at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital weighs 8 pounds 8 ounces.
The St. Paul Cardinals boys A and B teams travel to face Flatonia Thursday December 21 at the Parish Gym. The B game starts at 6 30 p m followed by the A game at 8 00 p m.
The Dallas Morning News releases the 1968 69 Texas Almanac featuring recreational and historical attractions election returns by counties U S Census agriculture data population estimates and more. The edition is described as The Encyclopedia of Texas and was compiled with input from newspapers county agents chambers of commerce and various Texas organizations. Copies are available at The Shiner Gazette Office.
The Shiner VFW Auxiliary hosted a December birthday party at Trinity Lutheran Home on Thursday afternoon. Honorees pictured include Mrs. Sidonia Fertsch Mrs. Tillie Fietsam Miss Selma Eschenburg Edwin Haussmann and Mrs. Emma Krueger all noted as bedridden. VFW Auxiliary leaders Mrs. W. Tieken and Miss Annie Remmers aided the program with Mrs. Sadie Erdelt introducing honorees. Music by Mrs. Robert Hagedorf and Otto Sander accompanied prayers and refreshments with future party set for January 13 hosted by Mrs. E. G. Buske and others. Visitors welcome.
Fire chief and crew wish for a quiet Christmas at home and urge caution with fire around the house. Readers are warned that dry grass and weeds easily ignite from cigarettes matches fireworks trash or bonfires and even electric fence sparks. Avoiding fires promises a safe holiday season free from January rebuilding bills.
Dist Dir Joe F Staley of Los Fresnos of the Immigration and Naturalization Service notes that alien address reporting in January drives a rise in naturalization applications. The law requires almost all aliens in the United States to report addresses each January. Across the country about 30 percent more naturalization applications come in January through March than other months.
The Frank M. Wagner Memorial Hospital Foundation notes visiting periods from 7:00 to 7:30, 10:00 to 11:00, 2:00 to 4:00, and 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. and p.m. The week’s patients include Willie Sampleton, Howard Johnson, Albert Havida, and others. Dismissed patients listed include Edwin Schaefer, Kenneth Flowers, Michael Baros, Ben Berckenhoff, John Pustejovsky, and several with “Mrs.” titles.
The Gazette asks readers to report holiday happenings as the Christmas season approaches. Residents are urged to send news on postcards or letters to ensure coverage of guests, parties, trips, and other seasonal activities.
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