08 Jul 1965
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1965
Page
1
The Shiner Clean-up Campaign drew full civic cooperation as residents and city crews cleared lots, cleaned yards, and prepared the town for a showplace image. Hydrants were repainted, curbs marked, and roads upgraded with new signs and warning notices ahead of traffic.
Plans for Green Dickson Park Day are under way with committees busy at work. Legion Park hosts the event on August 15 at 2:00 p.m. Entertainment includes games fish pond cake walk and kiddie attractions. A Bar B Que supper at 5:00 p.m. is $1 per plate. Funds aim to cover a $5 000 debt for the park including lights bleachers well rest rooms and concession stand. Donations may be left at First National Bank or with Ben Marcak or Elton Zander.
Erwin F. Riske shows steady progress after major surgery at Methodist Hospital Houston. He leaving intensive care Sunday and will remain hospitalized about ten days with later recuperation at his daughter Maureen Wofford’s home in Houston.
Mrs. Willie Shimek reports killing several snakes at their rural home four miles from Shiner on Highway 90A east. A dog alerted the family to a water moccasin, while a cat watched a coral snake near the back steps. Their son George, who lives nearby, has killed three coral snakes this year.
Funeral services for Mrs Jacob Simicek of Schulenburg were held at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home and St Rose of Lima Church with a Requiem Mass. The 95 year old immigrant, born Anna Mozisek, died July 1 1965. Survivors include five sons a daughter and many grandchildren.
William Dierksen, 15, son of Mr and Mrs Raymond W Dierksen, received the Eagle Award June 24 at a Court of Honor sponsored by Troop 231 in the Business Men's Club meeting. He began in scouting at age eight as a Cub Scout and has served as Den Chief and patrol leader, now senior patrol leader, and plays trombone for the Comanche Band at Shiner High School. His mother pinned the Eagle Badge during the ceremony.
Mrs Wm Dziewas 87 of 3201 E Redwood St Victoria dies July 6 1965 after illness. Funeral 3:00 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Victoria with burial 4:30 p.m. in Shiner City Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters a son a grandchild and two great grandchildren.
The annual Sweet Home American Legion picnic is set for Sunday July 11. Dinner and supper will be served with sausage and stew and trimmings. Entertainment and refreshments will be available throughout the day. Tony Janak will provide music and a free dance at night.
The KJZT Society sponsors a Food Sale at Patek's Market downtown starting 9 30 a m. Readily available are pies cakes home made bread noodles and kolaches with all members asked to bring a food item.
Rowena hosts the 67th Catholic State League convention with about 500 delegates. County Judge Henry Rampy, Sheriff Don Adkins, and Lions president W O Middleton visit as St Joseph's parish led by Rt Rev Msgr Andrew Marthaler hosts opening events Saturday at 10 30 a.m. Sales reps of the Catholic Life Insurance Union meet Friday at 2 30 p.m.
Police warn of strict enforcement of illegal parking in Shiner as drivers repeatedly park on the left side facing traffic at highway business districts. State law requires the right front wheel within 18 inches of the curb, with officers citing hazards on city highways and main thoroughfares.
A Beef Cattle Short Course is planned at the Hallettsville Court House from July 15 to August 12 with weekly Thursday sessions starting at 8 p.m. Experts from A and M will cover livestock diseases, external parasites, prices, cow and calf management, feeds, marketing, forage programs, and beef cattle economics. The program invites all beef producers and interested parties to attend.
Knights of Columbus install officers July 15 at 8 p.m. Parish Gym. MYF installs July 9 at 6:30 p.m. Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Shiner Farm Bureau meets July 13 at 8 p.m. Legion Dining Hall with slides by Fred Schiege. Catholic Altar Society meets July 13 at 2:30 p.m. Parish Gym. KJT groups attend 8 a.m. Holy Communion July 11. Easter Star meets July 13 at 8 p.m. VFW and Auxiliary meet July 8 at 8 p.m. Janecek-Jasek Reunion July 11 at Legion Park. baskets welcome.
Miss Leonita Helmers of Shiner retires effective June 25 1965 after 45 years of federal service. She spent seven years in Austin and two in Shiner and earned a Superior Achievement Certificate with cash award. Her friends and Houston Post Office staff wish her well in retirement.
Mr and Mrs J R Stueber were called to Burton Tuesday June 29 due to the death of her brother John Stanley 80. They attended the funeral Friday July 2 at 2 30 p m.
An old time picnic will be held at Blase's Place on Shiner Hallettsville Highway 90 A Sunday July 25. A family style meal includes barbecue stew and fried chicken with all the trimmings. Watch Gazette for further particulars.
John A. Winkenwerder son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Winkenwerder of Shiner was admitted to John Sealy Hospital Galveston on Monday June 28. He was due to undergo surgery on Monday July 5. Ward 7 C Galveston Texas address listed.
Dennis M. Klekar age 16 son of Mr and Mrs Paul Klekar and member of Troop 231 was awarded the distinguished Eagle award presented June 24 by District Scout Executive George Simms of Cuero at the Business Men's Club supper. He has earned 35 merit badges 21 required for Eagle and served as assistant patrol leader and current scribe and patrol leader of Flaming Arrow Patrol. He attended district camporees troop campouts the Scout-O-Rama in Austin and Camp Tom Wooten and was an ordeal member of the Order of the Arrow last year. He is a junior at Shiner High School active in school activities and sports.
A Social Security Office representative from Victoria Texas will be at Shiner City Hall at 9 AM Monday July 12 1965 to assist residents with retirement survivor and disability benefit claims. The district manager urged contacting the office when a worker dies noting eligible survivor and dependent payments including children under 18 widows widowers and dependent parents and the lump sum burial benefit.
The American Legion Post 201 met on Tuesday June 22 with Commander Melvin Harbers presiding. New officers elected include Melvin H. Harbers as Commander Frank E. Strong as 1st vice commander Willie Wagner as 2nd vice commander Edgar P. Kram as adjutant and finance officer Curt Messer as chaplain Eddie Jaks as Sgt at arms Marvin Coldeway as 4 year board member Elton Hartmann as 1 year board member. Current board members Arthur Lueke Alfred Hartmann and Daniel Veit also serve. The meeting adjourned after a final prayer.
This week lists patients admitted including Mrs Fritz Neubauer Albert Barta Mrs Raymond Vincik Elsie Harper Mrs Walter Lenz Jerry Kresta Albert Krenek Beulah Mayberry and baby boy Shiner John Allen Schwarz Gonzales John Kunetka Willie Brosch Mrs Val Janak Hallettsville Estella Koontz Houston. Dismissed patients include Walter Raabe Otto Freier Della Mae Curtis Mrs Monroe Smith Mrs Emil Behlen Mrs Kenneth Zimmermann and baby girl Ozella Hights and baby boy Dorothy Greathouse and Mr and Mrs Pete Morisak returned home after a Houston visit and Galveston outing. Allen J Hirsch recovering at home after hand injury from car repair at Phillips 66 station.
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