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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1963
Page
1
The annual school census in Shiner Independent School District nears completion by January 31. Parents with questions or needing to verify their children are urged to call the superintendent’s office or contact Mrs. Edward Kasper for six year olds entering school in September 1963.
Funeral services were held January 18 1963 at Sacred Heart Church Hallettsville for Mrs. Gus J Annie Brogger born January 1 1904 in Hallettsville and died January 15 in San Antonio Survivors include son Alfred Brogger of Waco daughter Agnes Wagner of Shiner two brothers John Rothbauer Louis Rothbauer four sisters Adolph Laura Pribyl Rosalee Abraham Lillie Dabergott Mary Grahmann Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery
Lavaca County officials plan a February 1 meeting at 10 a.m. in Hallettsville Court House to elect officers and map the year’s work for the Lavaca County Historical Survey Committee. Governor Connally has proclaimed January 19 Texas Historical Preservation Day, linking local effort to a statewide observance. Members listed include Walter Malec Paul C Boethel and others from Hallettsville Shiner and Moul in.
The Annual Congregational Meeting of United Dr Martin Luther Church is moved to next Sunday January 27 at 2 30 p m due to icy road conditions. Worship Service remains at 10 15 a m with Sunday School at 9 00 a m. members urged to attend and bring the Annual Meeting Program Bulletin for budget and reports reference.
Mrs Joseph Maly nee Mary Miculka of Novohrad died January 11 1963 at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital Shiner at age 74. She was born November 29 1888 in Czechoslovakia and came to America April 1901 settling in Praha. She married Joseph Maly April 30 1912. he died April 15 1962. Funeral January 13 at Smith Funeral Home Moulton and Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Praha. Interment in Prada Catholic Cemetery. Surviving son Adolph and three grandchildren. Pallbearers listed.
The Shiner Quarterback Club schedules its annual banquet for Saturday February 9 at 7 30 p m in the school cafetorium. Tickets go on sale at Post Cafe First National Bank Quality Pharmacy and the school.
IRS reminder to employers that employees must receive two copies of Form W-2 by January 31 1963. The statement lists total wages and taxes for 1962 including sick pay where applicable. corrections require a revised form marked corrected by employer.
John Frank Kubos of Route 2 Yoakum died January 14 1963 at his home aged 85. He was buried at Sweet Home Catholic Cemetery after services at Kubena Funeral Home Hallettsville and Sweet Home Church with Rev John J Hanacek officiating. He is survived by his widow daughter and son and two sisters. Pallbearers named.
The Moods will play for a seniors dance Sunday night January 27 at Legion Park Shiner sponsored by the parents of the St Ludmila academy senior class. Admission is 1.00 for men and 50 cents for women dancing from 8 30 p m to 12 30 a m.
Seven Shiner youths will participate in the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Calf Scramble Contest. Contestants include Leonard Mladenko Jr Patrick Pesek Mark Pustka Waldo Boehm Alvin R Boehm Edgar J Winkenwerder and Johnny Pustka among 280 FFA and 4 H members.
Congratulations are due to Mr and Mrs Raymond L Valls of Shiner on a baby girl born Tuesday January 22 at the hospital weighing eight pounds one ounce. Mr and Mrs Joe Paris of Moulton announce a son born Tuesday January 8 1963 at 628 p m at Renger Memorial Hospital Hallettsville named Mark Joseph. The mothers are former Leonita Vasek and grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jerome Vasek and Mr and Mrs Frank Panus.
Gonzales County Savings and Loan Association elected its board at the January 10 1963 stockholders meeting naming Lynn Smith Sr R H Walker Jr T M Wright Henry A Majerski Edward Reese R L Miller Ross Boothe Dr W B Denman and Louis Henry Burchard new on the board Burchard is linked to Burchard Abstract Co Officers were chosen with Lynn Smith Sr as chairman and R H Walker Jr as president The report shows 1962 assets at 11 033 090 89 loans up 1 322 559 27 to 9 749 408 72 1 554 borrowers real estate advances 2 924 814 79 for 326 units savings up 1 096 554 66 to 9 171 607 63 3 419 customers capital reserves 1 065 728 02 dividends paid 338 733 07 total dividends 1 554 720 29 in 13 years Walker urged more deposits in 1963.
Severe weather caused the January 13 1963 schedule cancellation. The new vaccination date is Sunday January 27 from 1 to 2 pm at Shiner Catholic Gymnasium and Hallettsville Public School. Volunteers are asked to arrive 30 minutes early. If weather recurs, radio KCTI Gonzales will advise.
Ervin John Knezek aged 21 years eight months and 18 days died in Corpus Christi on Tuesday January 22 1963. Funeral services set for Buffington Funeral Home Shiner Thursday January 24 at 9:00 a.m. with a Requiem High Mass at 9:30 a.m. Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday January 23. Interment in Shiner Catholic Cemetery.
Raymond G. Post Sr a native of Moulton Texas died in a January 15 1963 automobile crash on the Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge He would have turned 67 two days later and the funeral was held January 17 at Trinity Episcopal Church Interment followed at Greenoaks Memorial Park Cemetery Post a World War I veteran architect was in private practice in Baton Rouge for nine years under Post and Harelson He is survived by his wife Ernestine a son Raymond Post Jr a daughter Antoinette Post five brothers and four sisters The service referenced active and honorary pallbearers from local architectural and community groups.
Kaspar Wire Works meets Shiner Ex’es in a lively donkey basketball game at Shiner High School Gym Friday January 25 at 8 00 p m. Junior Class benefits from admissions priced at 75 cents for adults 50 cents for students and 35 cents for children.
A Victoria Texas Social Security representative will be at Shiner City Hall at 9:00 AM Monday January 28 1963 to assist with retirement survivor and disability claims and answer program questions. Employers urged to report wages before the January deadline to avoid penalties and interest with quarterly household reports due by month end and farm year end filing required.
Constable Erwin Kasper reports a fraudulent corn buyer operating in Precinct 3. Dozens of farmers allege he buys on credit for 4 to 8 dollars worth of corn with a promise to pay later and may not pay. Report losses to Constable Kasper.
Hospital weekly roster shows patients: Ella McComas Anton Schaefer George Flessner Richard Pfuhl Willie Kubicek Frank Schiapata Edwin Konecny Martin Fric Raymond L Valis and baby girl Adam Wendel Albert Bargmann Charlie Sandford Shiner Aaron Mossmeyer Mrs Eugene Jirkovsky Yoakum Henry Matura Schulenburg Otto Hoffman Flatonia Mrs Joe Kubenka Moulton Colored Unit Betty Gates and baby girl Shiner born January 19 Dismissed patients include Stanley Ivicic Mrs Viola Schulz Arthur Schmidt Mrs Theresa Vincik Mrs Eugene Heidaker and baby girl Mrs Mary Svoboda Max Walla.
The Shiner Board of School Trustees met in special session on January 17 1963 and regretfully accepted the resignation of President Robert Sterling Kenneth Bobby Otto was appointed to fill the unexpired term.
The State Championship Domino Tournament, initially set for January 20 in Hallettsville, has been postponed to February 17 due to icy weather. The event will follow the same plans, with February 17 as the earliest available date at the Hallettsville Recreation Hall after other Sundays were booked.
The Shiner community lists Catholic Nurses Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters events. Confraternity Mothers changes date for churching of women and blessing of children. 4-H and Cub Pack schedules set, with Achievement Night Feb 2 and February meetings noted.
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