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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1963
Page
1
A 1963 postal rule bans envelopes under 3 by 3 inches and odd shaped cards. Coach Edsel Nix cautions fans that abusive language to officials can trigger a one year team suspension. officials may also call a technical foul on the spot.
Hospital list shows inpatients including Mrs Ella McComas Mrs Anton Schaefer and baby boy Shi ner plus Dr Peter Hanak and others in Hall ettsville Schulenburg Yoakum with Colored Unit James Wallace. Dismissals include Aaron Mossmeyer Mrs Josef Saha Adam Wendel and others and Betty Gates with newborn Annie Eula Mayberry born January 25 in Shiner weighing seven pounds nine ounces.
Activities mark the 53rd anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Troop 232 and Cub Pack 232 schedule Holy Communion at 6 30 a m on Sunday February 10 Mass. Blue and Gold Banquet set for 7 p m February 13 at the Parish Gym. Handcraft displays by Troop 232 and Pack 232 will be shown in Welhausen's window next to the bank during Scout Week.
John J Bell former congressman and water resources authority died at his Cuero home from a heart attack on January 24 1963 Funeral services were held January 26 at St Michael s Catholic Church Cuero with burial in Hillside Cemetery Survivors include his wife Mabel Bell a niece ward Katherine Joan Bell brother Basil Bell and aunt Miss Sarah G Bell His career spanned state representative or senator roles until 1954 and later a rancher and director on cotton compress boards.
Funeral services set for Henry C. Barre 74 of Rt 3 Yoakum at Buffington Chapel January 31 1963 at 10 a.m. Rev Kaffka and Rev Dalton officiating. Barre prominent Morris School area dairyman with cafe and Candy Kitchen past. Survivors include wife Rose two children three step children and many relatives. He died January 27 at home from heart condition.
Infant Ervin John Knezek Jr. son of Mrs. Ervin John Knezek and the late Mr Knezek was baptized Sunday January 27 at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church by Father John J. Hanacek. Sponsors are Mr and Mrs Clarence Janota of Woodsboro. Born January 19 at 3 43 a m in Spahn Hospital Corpus Christi weighing eight pounds one ounce. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Johnnie Knezek and Mr and Mrs Alois Pustka of Shiner.
St Ludmila’s Academy PTC will meet Feb 5 at 7 30 p m in the Parish Gym with Brother William Callahan principal of St Joseph’s High School in Victoria as guest speaker. Several parish groups schedule events and dues notices follow.
A February 1 1963 shot at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital Annex offers a final chance for Type II polio vaccination. Anyone missing Sunday's opportunity can obtain the vaccine Friday 1:00 to 4:00 PM under supervision of local doctors and Blue Ladies, with home delivery for shut-ins by calling LY 4-3867.
Mr and Mrs William Fort of Shiner announce the birth of a son on Sunday January 27 at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital weighing nine pounds six ounces. Mr and Mrs Carlos Dean Wenske of Shiner announce the adoption of a son on January 25 Kenneth Wayne.
A refresher class in radiological monitoring equipment will be held at Shiner High School on Friday February 1 at 7 30 p m. Those who took the class last fall are expected to attend and bring their printed materials. The two hour session covers practical use of instruments and problem solving. Those unable to attend should contact Bob Bubolz to set up a makeup date.
Kenneth Wayne Quitta was born January 11 1963 through the Catholic Welfare Bureau of San Antonio weighing five pounds twelve ounces. Grandparents are August Wensk e and Edwin Pavlicek of Shiner. Great grandparents include Mrs John Schacherl of Shiner and Willie Morisak Sr. of Hallettsville. Baptized January 27 at Shiner Catholic Church with Rev Father John Hanacek. Godparents are John Quitta and wife of Hallettsville.
Lavaca County ASC warns producers of the February 4 1963 final date to release unneeded 1963 cotton allotment acreage or file requests to plant more. Farmer history is preserved if land is planted one of 1961 1962 or 1963. 75 percent planting otherwise triggers 1964 reduction.
The Charlotte High School basketball team and two coaches were stranded at 2 a m near Shiner when their bus stalled in sleet. Principal Kasprzyk reported cold, hazardous conditions as Supt. David Little of Shiner arranged help, heat, and blankets at the elementary building. Breakfast followed and repairs enabled the bus to proceed to Charlotte.
Ervin John Knezek, 21, of Corpus Christi died January 22 1963 from asphyxiation due to a burning stove in his home. Survived by wife Irene Mary Pustka and infant son, parents, siblings, and in laws. Burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery after Requiem High Mass at Saints Cyril and Methodius Church.
Those interested in the Family Survival course should contact Robert Bubolz at LY 4 3130. If fewer than 20 enroll, no second class will be added.
Donald E Browder a mid semester graduate of West Texas State Teachers College in Canyon has been employed by the Shiner Independent School District to fill a math department vacancy He holds a B S degree with a math major and physics minor He teaches all high school math subjects as well as physics and comes with strong personal and scholastic recommendations He and his wife and son reside in the Stratman garage apartment.
Funeral services for John Herchek 84 of Rt 2 Yoakum were held Monday at Buffington Chapel Shiner and at Shiner City Cemetery Rev R A Tindall officiated with Shiner Masonic Lodge in charge Pallbearers were Wm Wendtland Jr Frank Steiner Oscar Lichey Fred Krause Al fred Karnau and Arthur Ward He died at his Yoakum home Saturday January 19 He was born September 15 1878 and came to this country as a child Survivors include three half sisters and three half brothers with parents and siblings listed as preceded in death He lived in Shiner and Yoakum. buried in Shiner City Cemetery.
Miss Bessie A. Koehl age 73 of 210 Graebner San Antonio died January 27 1963 in a San Antonio hospital. Repose in state at Southside Funeral Home 6 PM Monday to 10 AM Tuesday January 29 then taken to Shiner for graveside services 2 PM at Shiner City Cemetery. Survived by nephews J V Oppert and Perry S Oppert step sister Mrs J V Summers and step nephew Vincent Oppert.
An adult colored people class in Family Survival will meet Monday February 4 at 7 30 p m at Shiner High School. The session targets 20 to 36 participants and a second class will be added if demand grows. Registration contact Rev. Johnson.
Charles E. Sandford age 74 died January 23 1963 at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital Shiner. Funeral at Buffington Chapel January 25 officiated by Rev Albert Peterson with Masonic graveside rites by Shiner Cuero lodge members. He was a Shiner native Civil Engineer former Texas Highway Department employee and husband of Hillie Wendtland. Burial in Shiner City Cemetery.
S. Sgt. Lloyd will visit the Shiner Post Office on February 18 19 and March 11 12 from 3 00 to 4 00 p m for seniors seeking Marine Corps career information The article notes a 120 day delay program enabling seniors to enlist finish high school and then report to San Diego California with time counted for pay and promotion.
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