Longorio Jr. Dies After Long Illness in Monahans
Charles Ross Longorio Jr., aged 38, died January 7 1963 in Ward Memorial Hospital Monahans Texas after a prolonged illness. He lived in Monahans nine years and previously in Shiner Karnes City Buckeye and other towns. He served in the Merchant Marines and U S Army later worked for Mobil Oil. He married Anna Lou Hamlin in 1950 and leaves three children wife and parents. Funeral services were held at United Dr Martin Luther Church Shiner with Masonic rites at Shiner Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were handled by Barnes Funeral Homes Monahans and Buffington Funeral Home Shiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ross Longorio, Jr
Monahans
Texas
Ward Memorial Hospital
Shiner
United Dr. Martin Luther Church
Edwin J. Oehlke
Jesus
Shiner City
W. R. McCoy
Yoakum
Shiner Masonic Lodge
Percy Garbade
Arthur Ward
Alfred Karnau
Clyde Otto
Fred Krause
Arnold Stanek
Shine
Longoria
C. R. Longoria Jr
Charles R. and
Erna (Eschenburg) Longoria
J. C. A. Pfenninger
Richard Schuetze
Lutheran Church In
Shiner High School
Houston Armature Works
Houston
Merchant Marines
U.S. Army
Mobil Oil Company
Anna Lou Hamlin
Vida Marie
Charles Marvin
Donald Lee
C. R. Longorio Jr
C. R. Longorio Sr
Karnes City
Longoria Jr
Buckeye
New Mexico
Winter Bites Deep Into Area With Cold Wave
A Canadian cold front on Friday January 11 brought the first prolonged winter blast of the season. Temperatures ranged from 87 Thursday to 17 Sunday with a 23 degree average on Saturday and Sunday. Clear skies thawed pipes and the Lavaca River near Hallettsville remained notably frozen.
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Lavaca
Hallettsville
Annual Domino Tourney Set for January 20 in Hallettsville
The Annual State Championship Domino Tournament will be held at Hallettsville Recreation Hall on Sunday January 20 starting at 9:00 a.m. Co chairs G H Gerdes and Anton Steffek Jr oversee the Knights of Columbus event to benefit Sacred Heart School Athletic Fund. Open to men only with partners, admission is 2.50 per player with valuable prizes. Register before 9:00 a.m. Sunday and players are coming from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Recreation Hall
G. H. Gerdes
Anton Steffek Jr
Knights of Columbus of
Sacred Heart School Athletic Fund
Lutheran Church Annual Meeting Seeks 1963 Council and Budget
The United Martin Luther Church schedules its annual meeting for Sunday January 20 at 10 00 a m with morning service omitted to allow voting by all confirmed members including teens. Five council seats may be filled and a proposed 1963 budget reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Dr. Martin Luther Church
Community Meeting Notes from January 1963 Civic Groups
Local clubs and auxiliaries schedule meetings the week of January 17 1963. Events include Blue Ladies Civil Defense film and first aid demonstration at the Public High School hall Knights of Columbus Parish Gym St Joseph and St Elizabeth Societies Parish Gym KJZT Parish Gym Court St Paul Catholic Daughters Unity Octave Mass January 20 Firemen s Wives Auxiliary City Hall Cub Pack 231 Lutheran Social Hall WLCS Friendship Coffee Methodist Fellowship Hall January 23 American Legion and Auxiliary January 22 Shiner Home Demonstration Club January 17 Hermann Sons Shiner Lodge January 21 Bunjes Home Demonstration Club January 24 with visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital
Public High School
Bubolz
Knights of Columbus
ST. Joseph and
St. Elizabeth
KJZT
Court St. Paul No
Hospital Patients and Dismissals List
Hospital list shows patients this week including Mrs. Ella McComas Mrs. Anton Schaefer Mrs. George Flessner Richard Pfuhl Stanley Ivicic Mrs. Viola Schulz Arthur Schmidt Shiner Aaron Mossmeyer Mrs. Theresa Vincik Mrs. Eugene Heidaker and baby Yoa kum Otto B Hoffman Flatonia Mrs. Mary Svoboda Hall ettsville Max Walla Schulen burg and dismissals include Willie Bartos Henry Lehmann Arnold Bailey Mrs. Robert Patek and baby Buford Jurica Alfred A Lowry Mrs Kent Noel Horton Eddie Koudelka Mrs Rudolph Bujnoch Miss Clara Oehl Mrs Raymond F Janak and baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella McComas
Anton Schaefer
George Flessner
Richard Pfuhl
Stanley Ivicic
Viola Schulz
Arthur Schmidt
Shiner
Aaron Mossmeyer
Theresa Vincik
Eugene Heidaker
Yoakum
Otto B. Hoffman
Flatonia
Mary Svoboda
Hallettsville
Max Walla
Schulenburg
Willie Bartos
Henry Lehmann
Arnold Bailey
Robert Patek
Buford Jurica
Alfred A. Lowry
Kent Noel Horton
Eddie Koudelka
Rudolph Bujnoch
Clara Oehl
Raymond F. Janak
Auto License Plates For 1963 Ready For Sale
The 1963 license plates go on sale February 1 at the Tax Assessor-Collector Frances J. Polasek office. Plates are white with black characters. Owners must present Texas title and 1962 license receipt to obtain plates. Reserve preferred numbers by March 9 with title and fee. available ranges include passenger JV10 JV2499, commercial 2M10 2M224, farm trucks 8P10 8P374. Booking is first come, first served and no phone reservations.
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Frances J. Polasek
Texas Highway Department
Texas
Burn Victim Glen McElroy Buried In Humble
Glen Olive McElroy 65 a Humble resident died January 2 1963 from burns suffered December 31 1962 when gasoline exploded while burning rubbish in an incinerator He was born December 23 1897 and worked as a barber throughout his life Funeral services were held January 4 at Humble Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Bob Pate and burial followed at Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery Survivors include wife Ida Fogle two daughters Glenda Mueller and Caroline Porterfield two brothers Ike and Albert McElroy three sisters Flossie Novak Della Pfeil and Lela Wendt and one grandson Randy Mueller Burial arrangements were by Humble Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Olive McElroy
Humble
Burns
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Houston
Humble Funeral Home
Bob Pate
Humble Methodist Church
Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery
Mr. McElroy
Hallettsville
Lavaca County
Mount Olive
Burnes
Michna
Shiner
Glen McElroy
Ida Fogle
Lockhart
Travis
Glenda) Mueller
Jack
Caroline) Porterfield
Ike McElroy
Albert McElroy
Yoakum
George
Flossie) Novak
E. W
Della) Pfeil
Ed. H
Lela) Wendt
Bay City
Randy Mueller
SLA Seniors Sponsor Dance at Legion Park
The Moods will play for a Sunday night dance on January 27 at Legion Park in Shiner. Sponsored by the St. Ludmila's Academy senior class parents, admission is 1.00 for men and 0.50 for ladies. Dancing runs 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Park, Shiner
St. Ludmila’s Academy
Cancer Film To Be Shown In Hallettsville January 22
Lavaca County Am erican Cancer Society unit offers free showing of Breast Self- Examination at Cole Theatre in Hallettsville on Tuesday January 22 at 10:00 a.m. A physician will answer questions after the film. Dr. Loren Yates notes the film eases fear and teaches early lump detection for breast cancer. The ASC and National Cancer Institute produced the program to promote early detection and informed care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
American Cancer Society
ASC
Cole Theatre
Loren Yates
ACS
National Cancer Institute of
U.S. Public Health Service
Cancer Awareness Proclaimed in Shiner Event
Mayor Arthur Kaspar proclaims Tuesday January 22 Cancer Alertness Day urging women to view a free American Cancer Society film in Hallettsville at 10:00 a.m. to learn early signs and seek timely treatment for breast cancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Kaspar
Shiner
Hallettsville
Cole Theatre
Muska's Sale Ends Winners Announced
Winners of door prizes at Muska's Floor Shop January sale were announced Saturday at the close of the sale described as most successful by owner Emil Muska. First prize a 9x12 vinyl rug went to Mrs. John E Kasper of Shiner. second prize a gallon of floor wax to Mrs. Ed Koliba of Hochheim. third prize a gallon of Kleen-All cleaner to Mrs. W Tieken of (location).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Muska
Emil Muska
John E. Kasper
Shiner
Ed. Koliba
Hochheim
W. Tieken
Oral Polio Vaccine Makeup Set For Sunday
The Type II polio vaccine will be given to Lavaca County residents who desire it Sunday January 20 at the stations in Shiner and Halletts.
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Lavaca County
Shiner and
Halletts
Lavaca County Commissioner Joe Kouba Honored for 20 Years
Lavaca County Commissioners Court honors Joe H. Kouba of Precinct 3 for twenty years of service. A resolution signed by all court members is read and filed, praising his devotion, cooperation, and faithful public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kouba
Commissioners Court
Lavaca County
Joe H. Kouba
Texas
Kouba
Commissioners’ Court
Members urged to pay dance club dues by February 28
The notice asks members to pay dues at First National Bank by February 28. Dues unpaid after the deadline will create vacancies and require re application for membership.
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First National Bank
Mrs Schneider in Houston Hospital
Mrs. Elmer Schneider is a patient at M. D. Anderson Hospital in Houston undergoing extensive treatment. Her husband and daughter Marcella of Austin visited at her bedside. Mail addressed to Mrs. Julia Schneider c/o M. D. Anderson Hospital Room W-503 Houston 25 Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Schneider
M. D. Anderson Hospital
Houston
Schneider
Marcella
Austin
Julia Schneider
M. D. Anderson
Texas
State Quota Calls For 173 Men In February Texas
Austin announces February draft call of 173 men for Texas boards as part of a 4000 man national quota. Colonel Morris Schwartz says local boards will send 1450 men for pre-induction physical and mental examinations. February age rule starts at 22 on February 1 with volunteers and certain delinquents exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Morris S. Schwartz
Selective Service
Schwartz
Raab and Waller Families Welcome Newborn Girls
Congratulations announced for multiple Texas families. Debra Marie Raab born January 12 in San Antonio weighs seven pounds 14 ounces, brother Ronnieönamed. Audrey Ann Raab, born December 30, 1962 in Corpus Christi, weighs seven pounds one ounce, grandparents listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Raab
San Antonio
Debra Marie
Ronnie
Minnie Raab
Shiner
Arthur Waller
Corpus Christi
Audrey Ann
C. E. Waller
Albert J. Darilek
Houston
Otto Goetz
Robert Werner Sr. Buried In Shiner Rites Held Jan 12
Robert Werner Sr. of Shiner aged 74 years 9 months and 15 days died January 10 1963 at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital. Funeral rites were held January 12 at Buffington Funeral Home and Shiner Catholic Church with Rev Father John J Hanacek officiating. Interment in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. He was born March 25 1888 in Guadalupe County Texas married Agnes Mikesh May 5 1908 and lived in Belmont before moving to Shiner. Survived by seven children 25 grandchildren and numerous relatives. He was a Knights of Columbus member and SPJST Lodge in Moulton.
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Robert Werner Sr
Shiner
Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital
Buffington Funeral Home
Knights of Columbus
Shiner Catholic Church
John J. Hanacek
Shiner Catholic Cemetery
Mr. Werner
Guadalupe County
Texas
Joe R
Emma (Young) Werner
Agnes Mikesh
Belmont
Welhausen
William Werner
Fritz Werner
Gonzales
Hulda Parker
Richard
Frieda) Retzloff Sr
Karnes City
Spjst Lodge
Moulton
Dr Patrick Wagner Sees Mona Lisa in Washington DC
Dr Patrick Wagner of the U S Air Force flew from Randolph AFB to Washington DC last week. He visited Smithsonian Institution and viewed the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. Wagner trained at Brooks AFB and Brooke General Hospital and has served as a flight surgeon at Randolph AFB. He and his family live in Universal City near Randolph AFB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Wagner
Washington, D.C
Washington, D. C
Randolph Air Force Base
Smithsonian Institute
Leonardo da Vinci
Wagner
U. S. Air Force
Galveston
Fort Sam Houston
Brooke General Hospital
Brooks Air Force Base
School of Aerospace Medicine
Dr. Wagner
Universal City
Randolph Afb
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Lutheran Church Annual Meeting
Firemen’s Wives Auxiliary
City Hall
Lutheran Social Hall
WLCS
Methodist Fellowship Hall
American Legion and Auxiliary
Shiner Home Demonstration Club
Ethel Lee
HERMANN Sons _ Shiner
Hermann Sons Hall
Bunjes Home Demonstration Club
Hilda Stach
Glen C. McElroy
William Lee
Willie Mae
Butler) McElroy
John McElroy
Henry McElroy
E. W. Pfeil
Enola Joyce (Pippin) Pfeil
SLA
Gus J. Strauss
Richard Cervenka
Henry Kocian
John Klimitschek
Charles Strauss
the Gazette
Gazette
Shiner Catholic Gymnasium
Mrs. Schneider
Houston Hospital
Leonard Dreyer
Ray Welhausen
George Valis
Joe Patek Sr
Johnny F. Hajek
August H. Maneth
Agnes Werner
Victor
Esther) Foster Sr
Adolph
Helen) Petry
John
Robert Jr
Edwin Werner
Joe Werner
Boerne
Max Werner
Henry
Minnie) Mikesh Sr
Martin
Mary) Mikesh
Walter
Mandy) Dalling
Werner
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