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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1948
Page
1
A wedding in Yoakum unites Lois Havel and Alvin Schindler at Sts Cyril and Methodius with attendants and family listed. The paper also urges care during the Fourth of July holiday, warning about July accident fatalities and urging safety to be alive on the fifth.
At the United Dr. Martin Luther Church on June 23 at three o clock, Adeline Hobizal daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Hobizal weds Martin Boedeker son of Mr and Mrs Fritz Boedeker. Rev Edwin J Oehlke officiated the double ring ceremony with two attendants Miss Elaine Boedeker and Harold Koenning. The church featured pink and white zinnias and ferns and the bride wore a baby blue rayon faille gown with white lace and accessories. She carried a white and blue Swiss embroidered handkerchief and wore a white carnation corsage, pearls, and an expansion bracelet. The procession included a group march formation.
Hugh Koether returns Sunday from the Republican Convention in Philadelphia where Dewey and Warren were chosen to head the ticket. He recalls the Gazette with postcards en route and says he enjoyed being a delegate.
The Chest X Ray Unit of the State Health Department will visit Shiner and nearby towns in August with Hallettsville on August 2-4, Yoakum on July 27-29, and Shiner on August 7. A Lavaca De Witt meeting in Yoakum included Shiner Yorktown Cuero Hallettsville and Yoakum reps. The service is free to residents 15 and older, not for charity, with no clothes removal required and no metal on clothing. Medical privacy will be maintained and reports will be confidential.
Miss Estelle Patek and Frank Heimann exchanged marriage vows Tuesday morning at Sts. Cyril and Methodius with the Nuptial Mass. A large bridal party, dinner at Blucher Park, and a dance closed the day as the couple planned to live in Shiner and work at Patek's Cafe. Out of town guests included Adolph Heimann of Halletts ville and Frank Nagelmueller and Mary Ann of Moulton.
Seguin American Legion Band performs at front street in Shiner on July 4 at 11:00 a.m. The event features Blucher Park grounds music, dinner with park sausage at 85c and 50c, a lunch, dances, and Patek s Orchestra. Political candidates are invited to speak for five minutes each.
Miss Marie Raz, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Raz, wed Leroy Albrecht son of Mr and Mrs Joe Albrecht on Monday June 28 at church. Nuptial Mass conducted by Rev R C Hoffmann at 7:00 am with lilies, pearls and a cathedral train. Attendant Doris Blaschke of Moulton wore pale blue dotted marquisette. Witnesses included Mike Roznovsky and Ad Petrek. Marvin Raz served as groomsman.
All business houses will remain closed Monday July 5 in observance of Independence Day which falls on Sunday this year. Housewives are being reminded to do their shopping for the two day holiday.
A morning ceremony Monday June 28 at Sts Cyril and Methodius Parish united Miss Anna Louise Novak daughter of Emil Novak with August A Darilek Jr son of Dr and Mrs A A Darilek. Rev J J Hanacek officiated. Guests included out of town relatives and friends.
Basil B Bell of Shiner chairs the Railroad Protest Committee. The Texas & New Orleans Railway Co plan to discontinue Trains 51 and 52 between Yoakum and Waco remains under review by the Railroad Commission of Texas. Bell is optimistic about the outcome and says legislative action may be needed if efforts fail.
The Shiner Chamber of Commerce will hold a regular meeting at City Hall tonight Thursday July 1 at 8 00 p m. The agenda includes standard chamber business and community updates.
Full military honors marked the burial of Pfc. Hubert F. Bludau at Shiner Catholic Cemetery after arrival from Fort Worth. He fell wounded July 11 1944 near St Lo France and died July 12 aged 21. Survived by parents three brothers and three sisters. Local services included Rev J Hanacek and Rev R Hoffmann with the VFW and American Legion honors.
M. E. Wolters and Mr and Mrs Gus Wolters with Mrs Alvina Wolters spent Tuesday in San Antonio for a family outing and sightseeing.
A brief obituary style note extends prayers for solace to the bereaved during their hour of separation. It asks that the Holy Comforter console and inspire them and wishes the departed a peaceful sleep.
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