Mrs. Jim Welfl Funeral Rites Read Thursday
Final rites for Pauline Anna Welff were held at Kabena Funeral Home Hallettsville and Sweet Home Catholic Church with Rev. G Kuratko officiating. Burial in Sweet Home Cemetery followed. Rosary said Wednesday night. Born June 25 1913 at Sweet Home daughter of John Biehunko. Married July 9 1940 in Hallettsville. lived in Houston and Wied Lavaca County. Died February 12 1963 in Shiner at age 49. Survived by husband two brothers six sisters and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Pauline Anna) Welff
Kabena Funeral Home
Hallettsville
Sweet Home Catholic Church
Father G. Kuratko
Sweet Home Catholic Cemetery
Sweet Home
John Biehunko
Biehunko
Jim Welff
Houston
Wied
Lavaca County
Mt. Olive Road
Shiner- Hallettsville
Frank Wagner
Adolph Biehunko
Ervin Biehunko
Joe
Lillie) Christen
Hubert
Millie) Gerlich
Shiner
Rosie Biehunko
Bryan
Johnnie
Mary Lee) Kunetka
Komensky
Annie) Hanish
Fred
Hattie) Ehler
Funeral Services For Mrs Saliger Held Monday
Funeral services were held Monday February 18 1963 at 11 00 a m from St James Catholic Church Gonzales for Mrs Emma Magdeline Saliger wife of Frank Saliger Route 2 Gonzales who died at the home of her daughter Mrs Oscar Roeber in Corpus Christi at 8 30 a m Friday February 15 The last rites were preceded by a short service at Seydler Funeral Home with Rev Father Roebrooks in charge Rosary was said at Seydler s Sunday Pallbearers included Willie Nagelmueller Victor Baker Ernest Baker Leo Saliger David Walshak and Lawrence Walshak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Catholic Church
Gonzales
Emma Magdeline Saliger
Frank Saliger
Route 2
Oscar
Annie) Roeber
Corpus Christi
Seydler Funeral Home
Peter J. Roebrooks
St. James
Seydler’s
Father Roebrooks
Saliger
Lavaca County
Thomas
Frances Pella Walshak
Roeber
Linda Ann Roeber
Hattie Baker
Mary Nagelmueller
Moulton
Willie Nagelmueller
Victor Baker
Ernest Baker
Leo Saliger
David Walshak
Lawrence Walshak
Schmidt and Melnar Win State Domino Championship
Norman Schmidt of Yoakum and Henry Melnar of Bila Hora won the Annual State Championship Domino Tournament in Hallettsville on Sunday February 17. They earned $25 with 108 players participating from across Texas. Second went to Joe Opera and Louis Zapalac. third to Henry Pohl and Gus Appelt. The Knights of Columbus raised funds for Sacred Heart School athletic program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Schmidt
Henry Melnar
Yoakum
Bila Hora
Hallettsville
Texas
Schmidt
Melnar
Joe
Opera
Louis Zapalac
Wied
Henry Pohl
Gus Appelt
Carlwin Werner
Gus Werner
Joe Zappe
Juniors Plan Magazine Drive at Shiner High School
The Junior Class announces a magazine drive starting February 25 at Shiner High School. Juniors will contact residents to solicit subscriptions. if not contacted, residents should reach out to any Junior Class member. The drive aims to raise support for the school's activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner High School
Community Meetings and Notices at Saint John’s Parish
Open House at ST. JOHN'S Seminary with country sausage dinner on Sunday February 24 from 10 30 a m to 5 p m Transportation will be provided Contact Sister M Petra or Felix Hubner Knights of Columbus meet February 21 at 7 30 p m Parish Gym Light lunch served afterward KJZT meets February 21 at 7 30 p m Parish Gym Dues for 1962 due now Court St Paul No 1604 Catholic Daughters meets February 25 at 7 30 p m Parish Gym Door prize World Day of Prayer March 1 7 30 p m Methodist Church Nursery provided W S C S regular meeting February 27 3 00 p m Methodist Fellowship Hall Treasure Chests noted PTC food sale February 23 10 00 a m at Patek s Market A M letters A through M donate Visitors welcome American Legion and Auxiliary meet February 26 7 30 p m bring bowl and spoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John’s Seminary
M. Petra
Felix Hubner
Knights of Columbus
Court ST. Paul No. 1604
Catholic Daughters
Methodist Church
W.S.C.S
Methodist Fellowship Hall
ST. Ludmila’s Academy Ptc
Patek’s Market
Rites In Moulton For Mrs G Hajek
Funeral services for Mrs Selma Hajek 48 were held February 15 at 1 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church Schulen burg and Smith Funeral Home Moulton with graveside rites at Moulton City Cemetery The deceased born Selma Lois Laas in 1914 near Shiner married Theodore Moeller in 1931 and George Hajek in 1953 She died February 13 after a brief illness and is survived by her husband ten grandchildren and several children and siblings including Laas and Schoenweitz families from Moulton Ro senberg Hallettsville Houston and Spring
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schulenburg
Selma Hajek
H. E. Baumann
Zion Lutheran Church
Smith Funeral
Moulton
Mrs. Hajek
Selma Lois Laas
Charlottenburg
Shiner
Emil
Olga
Hoffmann) Laas
Theodore Moeller
George Hajek
Willie
Mathilda
Ripple
Theodore
Clarence
Frank
Houston
Jerome
Rose Marie
Flood
Larry
Bernice
Elroy
Dennis
Martha) Schoenweitz
Rosenberg
Victor
Hilda) Selzer
Xavier
Olga) Castro
Willie Laas
Charles Laas
Hallettsville
Herbert Laas
Post Office and Bank To Close February 22
The Shiner Post Office will be closed Friday February 22 in observance of Washingtons Birthday. No rural delivery. The First National Bank in Shiner will also close all day Friday February 22 in observance of Washingtons Birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Washington
Yhe First National Bank
Mardi Gras Style Show At SHS Gym
Final preparations for a Mardi Gras Style Show at Shiner High School Gym on Tuesday February 26 showcase fall through summer fashions for women men and children. The event starts at 7 30 p m with free will donations and aims to create a festive romantic gaity atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHS Gym
Shiner High School
Father Of Two Nuns Buried In Houston
Ignac Morris father of Sister M Veronica and Sister M John of the Congregation of the In carnate Word and Blessed Sacrament of Victoria Texas was laid to rest in St Joseph Cemetery in Houston February 13 1963. Survivors include five daughters four sons a brother five sisters and twenty one grandchildren. May his soul rest in peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignac Morris
M. Veronica
M. John
Congregation of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament
Victoria
Texas
St. Joseph’s
Houston
St. Ludmila’s Academy
Shiner
San Antonio
Hedy Kopecky
Ann Sturrock
Betty Buzek
Rosenberg
Frank T
Channelview
R. A
W. R
A. A
August
East Bernard
M. Faustina
Frances Janak
Carolina Schattel
Wharton
Josephine Hinci
Moravia
Anna
Hospital Patients and Dismissals List for Week
Hospital listed patients include Mrs Ella McComas Mrs Anton Schaefer Mrs George Flessner Arnold Riske Mrs Willie Kubicek Rudolph Kroulik John Beal Fritz Boedeker Mrs George Watzlavick and baby girl Mrs Bennie Simper Edwin Otto Mrs Edwin Walleck Shiner Mrs James Vogt Austin Colored Unit Minnie Russell Shiner Dismissed patients include Alfred A Lowry Charles Gerlich Mrs Otto Fisseler John Dusek Mrs Willibald Kleihege and baby boy Mrs Alvin Vaclavik Karen Ann Fikac Robert James Fisseler Carlton Voskamp Henry Lehman Mrs Gilbert Kach and baby boy Isidor Simper Sr Mrs William French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella McComas
Anton Schaefer
George Flessner
Arnold Riske
Willie Kubicek
Rudolph Kroulik
John Beal
Fritz Boedeker
George Watzlavick
Bennie Simper
Edwin Otto
Edwin Walleck
Shiner
James Vogt
Austin
Minnie Russell
Alfred A. Lowry
Charles Gerlich
Otto Fisseler
John Dusek
Willibald Kleihege
Alvin Vaclavik
Karen Ann Fikac
Robert James Fisseler
Carlton Voskamp
Henry Lehman
Gilbert Kach
Isidor Simper Sr
William French
Rites Monday For Mrs. Frank Dusek
Mrs. Frank Dusek aged 79 years five months died February 16 1963 at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital Funeral from Buffington Funeral Home Shiner February 18 at 9 00 a m to Shiner Catholic Church for Requiem High Mass at 9 30 a m Rosary recited at the funeral home February 16 at 7 15 p m by parishioners and February 17 at 7 30 p m by the KJZT Society Interment in Shiner Catholic Cemetery Full particulars not available for this issue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dusek
Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital
Buffington Funeral Home
Shiner
Shiner Catholic Church
Kjzt Society
Shiner Catholic
Green-Dickson Municipal Park Progress Report
Park Committee reports final decisions on Little League Pony League and Clipper fields. Scenic drives outlined and trees shrubs planned as beautification begins. Dam sites two dams plannedHQ building outdoor stage, future tennis courts roping arena and amusements. $2,000 from Chamber toward lighting and improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Kaspar
Scenic Creek
Chamber of Commerce
Don Kaspar
Shiner
Raymond Dickson
Green-Dickson Municipal Park
Donkey Basketball Game slated at Shiner High Gym
This week Thursday February 21 at 8 00 p m the Shiner High School Gym hosts a donkey basketball game between the Shiner High Exes and Kaspar Wire Works. Refreshments will be sold and the Texas Tophands provide music for a family friendly event marked by humor and lively entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner High School
Shiner High Ex’es
Kaspar Wire
Texas Tophands
John Gilbert Sr. Rites Held in Rotan
Rev. Arthur R. Peterson reported the death of John Gilbert Sr. of Cisco after a leukemia battle. Funeral services were set for 2 p.m. Wednesday February 20 1963 at Rotan Baptist Church. Gilbert often visited during his son’s tenure at the local Methodist Church and left many friends in Shiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur R. Peterson
John C. Gilbert
Austin
John Gilbert Sr
Cisco
Gilbert
Rotan
Texas
Baptist Church
Methodist Church
Shiner
R. H. Yoder, Former Weimar Publisher, Dies
Robert H. Yoder 77 former owner and editor of the Weimar Mercury died after a stroke and long illness. Funeral services were held February 12 at Hubbard Funeral Home with burial in Masonic Cemetery. He led the Mercury from 1913 to 1961 and later saw his son J R Yoder run the paper. He was born April 12 1885 in Appleton City Missouri married Beuna James in 1911 and served as Weimar school trustee 1925 1951. Surviving are his widow son four daughters 14 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weimar
Robert H. Yoder
Weimar Mercury
Texas
Yoder
The
Mercury
John H. Brooks
Brooks
James R
Buddy) Yoder
Hubbard Funeral Home
H. MacAllister
Masonic Cemetery
Appleton City
Beuna James
J. R. Yoder
H. M. Schlieker
Bryan
W. F. Oder
Fred Jaye Jr
Houston
James Chandler
Austin
Stork News Delivers Four New Babies Across Texas
Willibald and wife of Shiner welcome Timothy James born February 15 at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital weighing eight pounds four ounces. George and wife of Shiner announce Lexi Ann born February 15 at 7 50 a.m. weighing seven pounds fifteen ounces. Gerald and wife of Pueblo welcome first grandson weighing seven pounds six ounces born February 8 at St Mary Corwin Hospital. Barbara and Arlen Tieken of Harlingen introduce Susan Gayle born February 12 at 1 47 p.m. weighing six pounds seven and three quarter ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willibald Kleihege
Shiner
Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital
Timothy James
Joe V. Okruhlik
Praha
William Kleihege
George Watzlavick
Lexi Ann
Sabrina Ann
Laurilyn Ann
George Dixon
Eddie Watzlavick
Schulenburg
W. J. Huvar
Houston
Emma Huvar
Yoakum
E. J. Wesselsky
Pueblo
Colorado
St. Mary Corwin Hospital
Gerald Barbera
Tony Barbera
Michigan
Wesselskys
San Antonio
Grandpa Wesselsky
Stork News
Barbara
Arlen Tieken
Harlingen
Susan Gayle
W. L. Henkhaus
W. Tieken
Frank Lev 80 Dies in Praha February 1963
Frank Lev aged 80 died at his Praha home on Saturday February 9 1963 from a heart attack after a period of ill health. A lifelong Praha farmer he and wife Mary Novak lived there all their married life. Funeral services were at Smith Funeral Home Flatonia and Praha Catholic Church with Rev Marcus Valenta. interment Praha Catholic Cemetery. Surviving are his widow and nine children including Mrs Rudie Okhruk Yoakum Johnnie Lev Mrs Frank Stryk Schulenburg Judith Tofel Ammannsville Cecelia Lev at home Charles Emil Lev and Mrs Joe Jasek Flatonia and Sister Roberta Shiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lev
Praha
Mary Novak
Smith Funeral Home
Flatonia
Praha Catholic Church
Marcus Valenta
Praha Catholic Cemetery
Rudie Okruhlik
Yoakum
Johnnie Lev
Frank Stryk
Schulenburg
Judith Tofel
Ammannsville
Cecelia Lev
Charles
Emil Lev
Joe Jasek
Roberta
Shiner
Youth Fellowship Supper and Film Night at Lutheran Church
United Lutheran Dr. Martin Luther Church hosts a Sunday February 24 fellowship supper at 7 00 pm sponsored by Luther League featuring home made beef stew followed by an inspirational program and a 16mm film preview. Leaguers invite all to attend for fellowship food and film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Dr. Martin Luther Church
Luther League
Lutheran Church
Mrs Jos Koncaba Dies Suddenly at Home
Mrs. Joseph Koncaba, 74 years seven months and twenty seven days, died suddenly at her Shiner home on Monday February 18 1963 around 5 20 pm. Funeral services held February 20 at 9 45 am with a Requiem High Mass at 10 am. Interment in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. complete obituary to follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Koncaba
Buffington Funeral Home
Shiner
Shiner Catholic Church
Altar Society
Shiner Catholic
Social Security Office Visit For Shiner February 25
A Social Security representative from Victoria Texas will meet residents at City Hall in Shiner at 9 AM Monday February 25 1963 to help file retirement survivor and disability claims. The visit aims to inform eligible residents about changes in the law and how earnings affect benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Office
Victoria
Texas
Shiner
City Hall
Maurice E. Owen
Social Security
Social Security Administration
Baltimore
Maryland
Members Pay Your Dance Dues Now Before February 28
Members are urged to pay dance club dues at the First National Bank. The deadline is February 28. those not paying by then will be considered vacancies and must re apply for membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arthur H. Kaspar
Oscar Fisseler
Basil Novosad
Reginald Guettner
Gery Maneth
Paul Novosad
Edgar Guettner
August H. Maneth
Jim Welfl
K. of C
Madisonville
Hobson
la Grange
Garwood
Edna, Wallis
Mr. Schmidt
Garbade Lumber Co
KJZT
Shiner Home Demonstration Club
Rudie Valenta
American Legion and Auxiliary
G. Hajek
Fayette Memorial Hospital
Willie Ripple
Jerome Flood
FHA
James Welsch
St. Charles Borromeo Church
Pat H. Foley
Chimes
Assumption Catholic Church
St. Joseph Cemetery
Mrs
Green-Dickson
Committee
Creserre Astecesnesessees
R. H. Yoder
Jos. Koncaba
Owen
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