13 Feb 1958
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1958
Page
1
Snowclouds sent a white mantle over Shiner on Tuesday night with sleet and flurries across Texas. Snow melted on warm ground at first but persisted enough for a winter scene. Shiner saw a 30 degree low on Wednesday morning.
Shiner High School Superintendent Neal B Fox reports to William Gilbert Fox has been named as third alternate for the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland. Congressman Thompson advised a family doctor physical before March 1958 entrance exams, with further instructions to follow.
The film The Unfinished Task a 72 minute Concordia Films production will be shown Sunday February 16 at 7 30 p m in the social hall. The Lutheran League auxiliary sponsors urge attendance praising its heart touching inspirational message and value.
After the last Mass on Sunday February 3 Rev. Father John J. Hanacek blessed white Italian marble statues donated by the late Charles Ermis and Mrs. Ermis of Yoakum. The six foot statues, imported from Rome, overlook the church’s portico niches, with a large parish turnout. The gift was gratefully acknowledged as the Catholic community recalls Sts Cyril and Methodius origins and the 1891 wooden church. Observance of the feast of Sts Cyril and Methodius is on July 5.
Funeral services for Joe Vaclavik 77 were held at Buffington Funeral Home Shiner. He died February 6 1958 at his Rt 3 Shiner home. Burial was in SPJST Cemetery Shiner with casket attendants from Shiner Lane City El Campo Louise and Port Lavaca. He was born 1880 in Live Oak community near Hallettsville and married Mary Polasek in 1904. He leaves wife and eleven children.
VFW Auxiliary hosts a food and bake sale at Steve's Food Market starting about 10 a m. Proceeds support veterans. Cakes pies kolaches cookies noodles and homemade bread will be offered. Mark February 15 on your calendar for the event.
Peter Morisak of Shiner and Mrs Ignac Stavinoha of Lane City are named along with 26 grandchildren and five great grandchildren in a through family record noting kinship and lineage.
Miss Earline Dietschke and Lucille Pilat receive caps at Wagner Hospital after completing Vocational Nursing Training. Certificates go to Mary Hilda Kneifel Estelle Kneifel Gladys Hoepfl Roselyn Hoepfl Margaret Knezek Josephine Hajek and Mrs Edmund Maeker. L V N pins awarded to Kneifel Hoepfl Maeker. Dr Robert J Wagner led the event with R Ns Mrs Louise Osborn Helen Kosler and Ethelyn Schreiber assisting. Father Michael O Shaughnes sy spoke on nursing dignity and Mrs Robert Wagner read To A Nurse. The program traces to 1951 with state accreditation in 1954. Mrs O A Kosler now oversees the course after Mrs Osborn's resignation. Refreshments followed. Dr Williams and Galveston Medical attendees also present.
W H Schutte Sr died in San Diego California and remains shipped to Shiner. Funeral services are planned at Buffington Funeral Home on Saturday February 15 at 2 00 PM with burial in Shiner City Cemetery. His wife was the former Annie Hollmann.
Henry V Hajek of Rt 2 Yoakum died February 10 1958 at Wagner Hospital after burns at home from a lit pipe. Funeral at Buffingtons Shiner Church with burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. He leaves a widow three sons six daughters and many grandchildren in a long obituary noting SPJST lodge membership.
George Stevens production Giant based on Edna Ferber novel is praised as his greatest work. The 201 minute film spans 30 years in Texas with a half million acre ranch, oil barons, and themes of intolerance and tolerance.
Funeral services for Mrs. Carolina Schindler were held February 5 1958 at Smith Funeral Home Moulton and at St Josephs Catholic Church with a Requiem Mass. Interment followed in St Josephs Cemetery. She died February 3 in San Antonio aged 86 with survivors including three sons eight grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
Dale Francis, professor of journalism and public relations for St. Edward's University, delivered the keynote at the Knights of Columbus Msgr. Netardus Council No. 3081 ladies night banquet in Shiner. He spoke on Love of Jesus Christ and Brotherhood of Man as 160 attendees enjoyed a southern meal and social tributes.
County Attorney Leon Pesek filed negligent homicide charges last week against Dean Kersh, driver of the car involved in the February 1 crash that killed Audrey Jean Schroeder of Yorktown and left Charles Schwartz and Janet Dolmseth critically injured. The case, investigated by Constable Bill Renger, places Kersh under bond with trial in County Court within 90 days. max penalty is three years or $3,000 fine or both.
Mrs. Gerhard Heerssen nee Hulda Brieger Sauer died February 8 1958 at 11 45 p m after chest pains and heart failure. Survived by five children from first marriage four from second marriage Otto and Paul Heerssen in Yoakum Texas City, 18 grandchildren 23 great grandchildren and several stepchildren. Funeral at Buffington Shiner and United Dr Martin Luther Church with burial in Shiner City Cemetery.
Seriously injured were Miss Loretta Iris Audilet of Yorktown riding in the Schwartz car and two Hallettsville youths Wesley Buena chek and Roger Starling riding with Kersh. Kersh had minor injuries and was driving without a license. Neither car carried liability insurance. Schwartz had a license.
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