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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1972
Page
1
Agnes Kutach died in Houston on June 29 1972 aged 61. Her body lay at Buffington Funeral Home Shiner then at Shiner Catholic Church for Requiem Mass. Burial was in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Albin Petras aged 76 died June 29 1972 in Shiner Hospital. Requiem Mass in St Joseph Church Molton with burial in Shiner.
Sister Mary Rose Kallus of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament Convent in Victoria marked her golden jubilee at Sacred Heart Parish La Grange on June 25 1972 with a concelebrated Mass. Family gathering followed at Sacred Heart School with 260 attendees and a formal program honoring the jubilarian.
The Texas Highway Department announces the State Highway Beautification Act is now effective. It regulates outdoor advertising signs along Interstate and Federal-aid primary highways with licensing and sign permits required within 660 feet of highways. Exemptions apply to certain property sale or lease signs and specific utility signs.
The Catholic Life Insurance Union plans its 74th Annual Convention at the Community Center on North Street in Victoria from July 14 to 16. Also noted is the Tenth Annual Feast Day of Saints Cyril and Methodius on July 9, 1972 at the K of C Grounds North Houston in Polish language at 9:30 a.m. The Catholic Altar Society will meet July 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the parish gym with August hostesses listed.
Mrs. Charlie F. Krejci nee Emilie Janisch died July 3 1972 at 4 15 am in the Czech Catholic Home For The Aged Hillie aged 87 years 1 month The body lay in state at Buffington Funeral Home Shiner until 9 00 Wednesday then taken to Shiner Catholic Church for Requiem Mass at 10 00 am Burial followed at Shiner Catholic Cemetery
Charlie F. Muecke of Rt 3 Yoakum died July 4 1972 in a Yoakum hospital aged 78 years 9 months 5 days Funeral services set for Thursday July 6 at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel Yoakum with Rev Joseph M Ray officiating Burial will be in Shiner City He was reared in Shiner and leaves numerous relatives including aunt Mrs C J Mollie Gehrels Garbade.
The Rev Godfrey Kuratko, 82, retired in Victoria, celebrated his diamond jubilee of ordination on July 2 1912 with private Masses at Sacred Heart Hallettsville where he was ordained. He served in Hallettsville Yoakum Cistern Koerth and Sweet Home before retiring after fifty years in Koerth and Sweet Home.
John and Edward Beal of Shiner receive Eagle Scout honors at a June 26 1972 Court of Honor at the Shiner VFW Home. Sons of Leroy and the Beal family, they earned ranks after serving in Troop 232 with a history in Germany and Nevada and active roles in den chief scribe and patrol leader positions.
Joe Eugene Knezek 69 of Yoakum died at Hermann Hospital Houston June 22 1972 after back surgery. Funeral at St Joseph's Yoakum June 24 with interment in St Joseph's Mausoleum. He was survived by wife two daughters siblings and six grandchildren. He had worked for the State Highway Department and Texan.
Charles Chovanetz underwent surgery last week at Citizens Memorial Hospital. After several days in intensive care, he is reported to be recovering nicely. Mail addressed to Charles Chovanetz Citizens Mem Hosp Rm 512 Victoria Texas 77901 is welcomed.
The Shiner Independent School District adopts a 60 percent assessment of fair market value after a March 21, 1972 special meeting. Tax rate drops from 1.72 to 1.10 per 100 assessed valuation. The Board of Equalization will meet July 12, 1972 at Shiner City Hall from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. to discuss the change.
Matej Stary 55 of Guadalupe died at 6 10 p.m. Saturday June 24 1972 at his residence after an apparent heart attack. He was pronounced dead at a Victoria hospital. Funeral services were held at 9 30 a.m. Tuesday June 27 at St Marys Catholic Church with Requiem Mass. Burial followed in Resurrection Cemetery Victoria with McCabe Carruth Funeral Home in charge. He had lived in Victoria County 30 years and was a Warren Construction Co service man. He is survived by his wife Mrs Lilie Stary and his mother Christina Stary four sisters and three brothers.
Mr and Mrs Bernard Svatek of Flatonia welcome baby girl Brenda Kay born Wednesday June 14 at Youens Memorial Hospital in Weimar weighing 5 pounds 12 ounces. Grandparents Charlie Lev and Joe Svatek of Flatonia and great grandmother Mrs John Tupa of Houston. Baptism held June 21 at Sacred Heart Flatonia with Father Kolodzie officiating. Sponsors Anita Lev and Gerard Svatek.
Hospital visiting periods are set from 7 00 a m to 7 30 a m 10 00 a m to 11 00 a m 2 00 p m to 4 00 p m and 7 00 p m to 8 30 p m. Names listed include Mrs Frank Nagel Mueller Mrs Henry Ehlers Stanley Ivicic Miss Virginia Schmidt and others from Shiner Flatonia Moulton and Dismissal groups.
Pohler's Garage and The Sales held a grand opening Saturday July 1 1972 with many visitors. The 5 30 p m drawing by C A Red Seiler Shiner awarded first prize a front end alignment to Victor Garcia Shiner and a free oil change to Erwin Roeder Shiner.
Shiner old timers defeated Hallettsville 4 to 3 in a close Saturday game at Clipper Field. Notable names include George Valis and Ben Marcak, with Curt Messer ejected after disputing a foul ball. Both managers praised the event, ending with a postgame gathering around a keg of Shiner Beer.
The report states American railroads connect 45,000 communities along a vast network of 206000 miles of track, highlighting the scale of the transportation system and its regional reach.
The Texas Highway Commission awarded Kidwell Construction Company Inc of Dallas a contract to widen structures embankment and foundation on 0.3 mile of State Highway 95 in Lavaca County. Low bid was 1 017 313 14 rounded to 1 017 313.14. The project runs from near US 77A at Yoakum to near the Fayette County line and will take about 300 working days under District Engineer Carl V. Ramert and in charge by E A Riha of Yoakum.
The Troop 232 Court of Honor on Monday June 26 1972 at the Shiner VFW Home saw Eagle Awards given to John and Edward Beal the first time two brothers earned the honor together. Scoutmaster Leroy Beal introduced guests District Scout Executive Gordon Hardin and former institutional representative Gus Kovalcik presented the charter to past Grand Knight Louis Dusek representing the Knights of Columbus. Merit badges for First Aid and Citizenship in the Nation were earned by Bobby Strauss Michael Fisseler and Mark Mraz, though they were absent for the presentation. Father Sam Heitkamp an Eagle Scout spoke of scouting experiences and encouraged younger scouts followed by a stew supper.
A cold front moved through Texas on the Fourth of July lowering readings from the mid 90s to the low 70s in the Shiner area. It arrived around 3 45 p.m. with strong winds reaching about 40 mph and heavy rainfall between one and a half inches.
Several family reunions set for July 9 and July 16 in Texas. Barta and Albrecht events include basket lunches and music at local halls. Janecek Jasek invites response by July 7 for Praha attendees. Balech Parma reunion scheduled July 16 at Shiner VFW Home with lunch details to follow.
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