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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1971
Page
4
A dispatch notes Congress grappling with defining the consumer advocate role amid fears it may clash with labor wages and rural electricity needs. It highlights the difficulty of choosing which interests the consumer represents while urging government action in the public interest.
Annemarie Marek daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Marek of San Antonio and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs C J Waldrep of Shiner was among the four hundred thirty four seniors to graduate.
We extend sincere thanks to Doctor Dennis Wagner and the nursing and cooking staff of Shiner Hospital for wonderful care. Special thanks to Msgr. John Hanacek for visiting and bringing Holy Communion. We appreciate cards, visits, gifts, and the complimentary Shiner Gazette. God bless you all, Mrs. Paul Patek and Karen Rose.
Walter K. Bartels, 71, died June 23 1971 at Crews Hospital. Funeral services were held June 25 at Seydler Hill Chapel with Rev. Allen Collins officiating. Burial was in Woodmen of the World Cemetery. He lived at 510 Qualls St and was a farmer rancher born in Gonzales County on August 15 1899. He was survived by his wife Hattie Bartels, a daughter Ida Mae Voges, a son John A. Bartels, stepchildren Delores Warner and Kirvey Maresh, Brueggman in laws, siblings, and many grandchildren. He was a member of First Lutheran Church and local fraternal lodges.
On Monday June 28 the Red Sox overwhelmed the Astros 22 to 7 as Tim Kresta Johnny Dornak and Victor Koncaba each contributed a hit while Astro hitters Gary Benes Bruce Benes Douglas Marek and James Hanzel added singles. On Tuesday June 29 the Braves beat the Royals 12 to 2 as Donald Hajek homered and collected three singles and a double.
The Kaiser couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a barbecue dinner hosted by family and friends at their home. Local relatives attended, praising fifty years of marriage and shared memories of the couple’s life together.
A church notices page lists Holy Mass times for Shiner Catholic, United Methodist, Shiner Baptist, Shiner Brethren, and United Dr. Martin Luther Church. It includes a baptism of Karen Rose at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with details of sponsors and officiant, plus a 50th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Horace Mann with extensive reception details and thanks to patrons of the Shiner Diner.
Miss Beatrice Zappe returned Tuesday night from a Fly Away Tour of Europe and was feted with a bon voyage luncheon in Yoakum hosted by Mrs. R. E. Tait. The event featured a blossoms centerpiece and marked place cards for guests and family members from Columbus Gonzales Lolita Yoakum and Columbus. Earlier a Columbus motor send off also honored her with a noon luncheon at Spring Street hosted by Mrs. Moeller and Mrs. Lawrence. Leather coin purses and shoe mittens were given as gifts.
Continental Trailways and Kerrville Bus Lines list Shiner departures to Houston San Antonio Victoria and Austin with times. Notice says station closes once the last two busses pass Shiner and tickets may be bought in advance. One way tickets valid two months round trips one year. Agents Mr and Mrs Emil Balusek Sr. run the station daily 8 30 am to 8 30 pm.
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