Old Spanish Trail Riders Begin Trek to San Antonio
The Old Spanish Trail Drivers depart Altair for a five day trek to San Antonio with riders in horseback wagons and mule drawn vehicles. The Tait family participates including a wagon celebrated for its 108th anniversary. They arrive in San Antonio February 17 to join the western parade opening the Livestock Exposition on February 18. In Seguin, James E Horn wills his estate to the city for a library or a boys home or old folks home, urging a lasting public benefit.
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Altair
San Antonio
Tait Ranch
Tai
Seguin
James E. Horn
Horn
Lenten Services at United Dr. Jin Luther Church
During Lent the United Dr. Jin Luther Church invites members and friends to weekly services at 7:30 PM starting Ash Wednesday February 23. The message centers on the Cross of Calvary and its call to all people.
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Calvary
United Dr. Jin Luther Church
Rotary Golden Anniversary Starts Tuesday
Rotary marks its golden anniversary with events set to begin Tuesday February 22. The narrative recalls the 1905 Chicago meeting of Paul P. Harris and three partners who founded the service club to fuse business and professional life as personal friendship.
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Rotary
Chicago
Paul P. Harris
Rotary Club
Free World
National Association
Rotary International
Paul Harris
International Association
Teachers Banquet Marks First Anniversary In Shiner High Gym
The Shiner Classroom Teachers Association celebrated its first anniversary with a Valentine banquet in the high school gym. Red and white decor, a formal menu, and guest speaker Mrs. Gertie Hay highlighted an evening featuring recognitions, musical numbers, and remarks on local and global educational efforts.
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Valentine
Shiner Classroom Teachers’ Association
Shiner High School
E. A. Ross
Grace Thelan
Joyce Bednar
Hallettsville
Yoakum
Gonzalnee Austin
Charles J. Berry Dies in Arkansas at 65
Charles J. Berry, 65, once linked with the Shiner Compress, died after a long illness Wednesday January 26 at his sister’s home in Vidalia Arkansas. He leaves sister Mrs Nora Turner of Vadalia and two step-daughters Mrs T C Hudson Bluffton South Carolina and Mrs Merle Chan Savannah Georgia.
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Charles J. Berry
Shiner
Clarence Trichel
Vidalia
Ark
Nora Turner
Vadalia
T. C. Hudson
Bluffton
S.C
Merle Chan
Savannah
Georgia
Valentine Births Fill Corpus Christi Area Families
Congratulations to several couples on February births at the local hospital. Glenn Ray joins the Rol(l)ins family of Corpus Christi, born February 14 weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce to Merline Proschko Rol(l)ins. A Mayer daughter born February 14 weighs 6 pounds 5 ounces. A Fikac girl born February 12 weighs 7 pounds 14 ounces in Port Lavaca. A Rehak girl born February 13 weighs 6 pounds 12 ounces in Moulton. A Chumchal girl born February 8 weighs 7 pounds 8 ounces.
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Frank Rollins
Corpus Christi
Valentine
Glenn Ray
Merline Proschko
Albert J. Mayer
Anton Fikac
Port Lavaca
George J. Rehak
Moulton
Felix J. Chumchal
Cotton Planting Dates Set for Five Texas Counties
The Texas Commissioner of Agriculture set March 5 to May 10 as the 1955 cotton planting window in DeWitt Gonzales Karnes Lavaca and Victoria counties to curb pink bollworm activity. February planting is prohibited to prevent early moth generations. stalks must be destroyed by October 10.
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Texas Department of Agriculture
DeWitt
Gonzales
Karnes
Lavaca
Victoria
Seaborn Collins to Visit Shiner for Legion Commander Visit
National Commander Seaborn Collins of the American Legion will visit Shiner Texas on March 8. The event includes Posts in the 9th 10th and 14th districts with host Kolar Stanek Post 201. The program runs 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. followed by a luncheon for registered guests.
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Seaborn Collins
American Legion
Shiner
Texas
Kolar-Stanek Post
Edgar Kram
First National Bank
Kolar-Stanek
Cotton Acreage Rhetoric Prompts Questions to Officials
A reader asks why U S cotton acreage is reduced under government over production rules while Mexico plans to raise cotton output. The letter urges readers to write Congressman Clark Thompson and Senators Lyndon Johnson and Price Daniel in Washington asking for clear answers.
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Mexico
Clark Thompson
Lyndon Johnson
Price Daniel
Washington, D.C
Community group notices for February meetings in Shiner area
Several local groups list February gatherings at the Catholic Parish Gym and other venues. Events include Cub Packs 231 and 232 Blue and Gold Banquet, BUNJES Home Demonstration Club, Hermann Sons lodges, St Joseph and St Elizabeth societies, Knights of Columbus, Shiner High School PTA, Shiner Lodge 1065, and Firemen's Wives Auxiliary with dates February 17 to 22 and times from 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Members are urged to attend and bring lunch or materials as noted.
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Bunjes
Aug. Baca
Bluecher
Eichenlaub
Hermann Sons
ST. Joseph’s
St. Elizabeth’s
Knights of Columbus
Shiner High School P.T.A
Lillie Zander
Shiner Lodge
A.F
A.M
Bro. E. L. McCloskey
Firemen’s Wives Auxiliary
Texas to Unveil First Washington Statue on UT Campus
The Texas Society DAR plans a February 20 dedication on the University of Texas campus for the state’s first Washington statue. Sculptor Pompeo Coppini of San Antonio created the bronze work depicting Washington in 1775, honoring the Father of His Country.
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Austin
Texas
George Washington
Texas Society, Daughters of the American Revolution
University of Texas
Father
Washington
Pompeo Coppini
San Antonio
Coppini
Thomas S. Maxey
University
DAR
Loretta Grim Thomas
Houston
Texas Society
Knights of Columbus Private Dance February 21
The local Council of Knights of Columbus hosts a private dance on Monday night February 21 at Legion Park with Herb Wendel's Orchestra. All members families single men and their girls invited. No charge. Prospective members welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Council of Knights of Columbus
Legion Park
Herb Wendel
Nearing Home Roy H Mewes Receives Homeward Assignment
Sgt Roy H Mewes writes from the Philippines linking his Gazette stop to his March rotation date and a recreation trip to Hong Kong starting February 20. He notes a new stateside posting at Foster Field AFB near his hometown and thanks the Gazette staff and friends.
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Roy H. Mewes
Philippines
Hong Kong
China
Roy
Foster Field
A.F.B
Gazette
Tarpaulin Fire Damages Pickup at Hallettsville Store
A tarpaulin in Jim Orsak Jr.’s pickup at the Piggly Wiggly in Hallettsville caught fire in the afternoon. The blaze caused minor body damage and was reportedly started by sunlit vinegar in the cab area, extinguished before an alarm. The tarpaulin burned entirely while the truck sustained light impact.
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Jim Orsak Jr
Piggly Wiggly
Hallettsville
CDA Losers Pay In Unique Way at Parish Event
In Gonzales on Monday February 7 the Catholic Daughters staged an entertaining charity program in the Parish gym. The half alphabet losers entertained the first half in a mock TV show, fashion display and quiz with 44 members performing including celebrity impersonations. Sponsors included Spoetzl Brewery and local agencies with many models showcasing Sylvan Seidenberg spring apparel and a Rainbow Chart presentation.
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Jackie Gleason
Frances Ann Tasler
Cordettes
Werner Sisters
Mart Webster
R. J. Wagner
Sylvan Seidenberg
Sylvia Seidenberger
Babs
Barbara Patek
Mmes
Ad. Petru
Edward Stluka
Robert Stluka
Edwin Werner
Laddie Vesely
Pauline Roeder
Henrietta Vesely
Mary Ann Pavlas
Geraldine Pulkrabek
Susie Werner
Mary Ann Stluka
Geraldine Migl
Marjorie Jaks
Dorothy Velek
Rose Ann Kubecka
Georgie Konvicka
Spoetzl Brewery Co
Waldrep - Creamery
Patek’s
Pulkrabek’s
Struka’s
Peterek’s
Gonzales
Paul Stock
J. Spann
Bessie Svoboda
Gerge Kaye
Seidenberg
Eisenberg
Sylvan
Eloise Winks
Ellie Winkler
Helen Sestak
Janet and
Mae Werner
William Zappe Jr
Willie Peterek
Hospital List and Fashion Show Highlights Report
This week's hospital patient list includes Gus Haslbeck and many others from Shiner Hallettsville Yoakum Waelder and Port Lavaca with several infants. A fashion show at the Gonzales Toggery Shop showcased antique styles from 1900 to 1930 led by Sylvan Seidenberg with Miss Theresa Jane Matula and others. The event, judged by Dr. Matt Webster, featured a quiz program and raised lively commentary with 162 members and 15 guests in attendance.
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Gus Haslbeck
Christian Wagner
Albert J. Mayer
Charles Gaedke
Frank A. Dusek
Joe HE. Tichavsky
Shiner
Alvin Genzer
K. W. Lyon
Frank J. Farkus
Frank A. Novak Sr
Albert Rab
Flatonia
John Vargas
Waelder
Fred Melnar Sr
Hallettsville
Clara Petering
Yoakum
Anton Fikac
Port Lavaca
George Perrard
John Faltysek
George J. Rehak
Moulton
Edgar Henrich
Leonard A. Darilek
August J. Harbich
Alfons Vinklarek
Adolph Masek
Frank Janecek
Victor A. Bujnoch
Felix J
Gonzales Toggery
Ann Severn
Ann Siebenhausen
Louise Orsak
Sylvan Seidenberg
Theresa Jane Matula
Mmes. J. Spann
Hilda Stach
Cecelie Spoetzl
William Zappe Sr
Herbert Wendel
Matt Webster
E. Ullmann
Ted V. Creato
F. M. Wagner
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Chile
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Chas. J. Berry
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K. of C. Private Dance
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