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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1963
Page
1
Mrs Emma Fehrenkamp of Moulton died June 28 after a brief illness. Funeral services were held June 29 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel and St Josephs Church with burial in Moulton City Cemetery. Survivors include son Edward Fehrenkamp and daughter Lucille Hohlt, plus four grandchildren and siblings.
KJZT DO members of Lodge No 5 will sponsor a food sale at Patek's Market downtown on Saturday July 13 from 9 30 a m to noon. Members urged to donate.
Shiner Brethren Church Cemetery will be cleaned Friday July 12 at 5 00 PM. All members are asked to come help with the cleaning.
Shiner Old Timers reunion at Clipper Field on Sunday July 28 starts with a 3:00 p.m. game and a barbecue supper at 6:30. Admission is 1.50 for both events, with tickets available from Quality Pharmacy Post Care Ben Marcak Percy Garbade Buddy DeDear Emil Huser Emil Balusek Jr Marvin Adamek Jeff Mikulik and Benno Holchak. Sponsored by the Shiner Clippers Baseball Club.
Funeral services for Anna Kvinta aged 88, of San Antonio and Hallettsville, were held at Kubena Funeral Home and Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Alt on Rudolph and Rev. Kuratko officiating. Survivors include daughter Mrs Frank Parma, son John Kvinta, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Rosary was recited Monday night at Kubena Funeral Home.
BAROS LUKAS family reunion set for Sunday July 14 at Westhoff Community Park bring picnic dinner and silverware. VFW and Auxiliary meet Thursday July 11 at 8 p.m. JIBUNJES Home Demonstration Club meets Tuesday July 16 at 2 30 p.m. Blue Ladies of Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital meet Thursday July 18 at 8 p.m. election of officers and a short program planned. Knights of Columbus hold regular meeting and officer installation at 8 p.m. Thursday July 18 at Catholic Parish Gym. Members urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs Lester Zimm erman of Yoakum welcomed a baby boy at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital on July 3 weighing five pounds six ounces. Mr and Mrs Edward Caka of Shiner welcomed a baby girl on July 5 weighing seven pounds fourteen ounces.
The State Highway Commission awarded a 2.98 mile Fayette County project to Schwabe and Mikes Paving Company. Low bid was 74 022 dollars for grading structures base and surfacing from FM 1383 east to FM Road 155 Holman. Work to last about 85 working days under district highway engineer M G Cornelius and resident engineer W L Patrick.
Throngs attended funeral services for William B. Kloesel a 22 year old Shiner man drowned when a boat capsized on the Victoria Barge Canal. The service at Saints Cyril and Methodius Church followed a morning burial at Shiner Catholic Cemetery with burial at the Buffington Funeral Home. Survived by wife Bernice two daughters Jane Marie and Doris Jean and his parents Willie L. and Mary Kloesel.
The Shiner Rotary Club held its annual Ladies Night and officer installation at Swank Restaurant. Fifty-one Rotarians and guests enjoyed a buffet as Rev. R. A. Tindall delivered the invocation. George Watzlavick received the past president pin.
Four all star teams from Tri County Babe Ruth League and Anson Jones of Bryan compete for the District 10 title at Veterans Memorial Park Weimar starting July 12. Doubleheaders Friday and Saturday nights, single games Monday and Tuesday, with a potential Wednesday final. Memorial service and district queen coronation planned, plus Boy Scout and Little League Night. The district winner advances to the State playoff in San Antonio July 22 28, with regional and world series dates following in El Paso Farmington New Mexico. Continued on back page.
Maurice E. Owen of the Victoria Social Security Office announces a representative will visit Shiner City Hall at 9 am on Monday July 15 1963 to help residents file retirement survivor or disability claims and answer program questions. He urges farmers to keep reliable year round records of farm income and expenses using Schedule F on Form 1040 for accurate earnings credits.
Funeral services were held in Yoakum Tuesday at Buffington Chapel for John W. Jiral 68 of 103 Southwell Street born June 23 1895 in Lavaca County. He died Sunday July 7 at Huth Memorial Hospital. Survivors include wife two sons daughter four brothers four sisters and five grandchildren.
Joseph Alois Spanihel, a 26 year El Campo resident born April 7 1894 in La vaca County, died at home June 27 at age 69 years 2 months 2 days. He married Mary Schaefer in 1919 at Sacred Heart Hallettsville. Funeral services were held June 29 at Triska Chapel and St. Philip's Church with Msgr. Julius Petru officiating. burial in Hallettsville Catholic Cemetery. Survived by three daughters a son eight grandchildren two sisters and three brothers.
Mr and Mrs Emil Muska of Muskas Floor Shop Halletts ville are attending the Home Furnishing Market in Dallas. They left Sunday morning and expect to return Wednesday.
Dennis Welfel underwent surgery Monday July 1 at St. Josephs Hospital in Houston. He is reported doing nicely. Cheer cards may be addressed to him at St. Josephs Hospital Houston Texas Room 472.
Kenneth Jurica and Kenneth Tenberg of the Shiner Future Farmers of America will receive the Lonestar Farmer degree at the state convention in Lubbock July 17 to 19. The honor requires a strong project record with at least five hundred dollars earned, plus leadership in FFA, school, and community activities. Jurica is chapter president and Tenberg vice president. both have served as delegates to district and area meetings.
The Shiner Gazette notes Gindlers July Clearance Sale started July 10 with spring and summer merchandise marked down for quick clearance. The owner says the entire stock is on sale with bargains in every department to carry shoppers through summer and into the school year. An ad with many bargains is published elsewhere in the issue.
District 10 4 H Citizenship Day takes place July 11 in Austin with a tour of the Capitol Governor's Mansion Texas Supreme Court Building Austin Police Department and Texas Memorial Museum Delegates from Lavaca County include Nancy Appelt Lillie Schindler I E Valenta and Arthur Etzler Jr Kathy Matus will respond during the general assembly Jack Lindsey county agent will accompany the group to Austin.
David Bludau, nine, son of Hubert and Mrs. Bludau of Hallettsville, underwent major surgery on his right leg at Renger Memorial Hospital after a mower accident at home. His brother Carl, 14, was mowing with a tractor attachment when the blade swung into David’s leg, about five inches above the ankle, around 11:15 Monday morning July 8.
An old-time picnic will be held at Blase's Place on Shiner Hallettsville Highway 90 A Sunday July 28. The event begins with a family style dinner and includes entertainment supper and dance.
Community notice invites players to softball practice Tuesday night at 7 30 p m. All are encouraged to attend to form one or two regular teams.
The Lavaca County Farm Bureau Queen’s Contest will be held July 22 at Hallettsville High School Auditorium. C. T. Pete Matthew of Yoakum will MC the event. Applications due July 16. contact Farm Bureau Office for entry. Public welcome. event starts at 8:00 p.m.
Joe P Baros died at Nightingale Hospital on June 27 in El Campo aged 54. Born December 4 1908 in La Vaca County he was survived by wife Marie of El Campo a son Jerome and siblings including Elizabeth Ahbrock Lillian Taubert Joyce Lambercht Lorraine Bares and brothers Phillip Edmund Ed Marvin and Valentine then serving in France. Funeral services were June 28 at Triska Chapel and St Philip Catholic Church with interment in Catholic Cemetery.
This week lists patients in the hospital including Mrs Ottilie Hollmann Antonio Mendez Mrs Albert Barta Albert Bargmann Mrs Samuel Walleck Dr R W Williams Shiner Mrs Frank Jahn John Pavlas Emil Jemelka Moulton Mrs Lomie Keathley Flatonia Mrs Laura Tschiedel Yoakum Colored Unit Arthur Bell Baby Jimmie Greathouse Shiner Dismissed patients include Mrs Emilie Marburger Charles Bevan Jimmie Machart Joe Harabis Alois Simersky Mrs Edward Caka and baby girl Mrs Joe Mikesh Mrs Charles James Patek and baby boy Mrs Henry Hoyer E J Knezek Mrs Russell Applewhite Mrs Lester Zimmerman and baby boy Colored Unit Hezekiah Price Jr
Annie Brasser McGinty, 76, longtime Lavaca County resident, died June 30 1963 in Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Survived by three daughters, nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren, sister Mary Sonntag, and other relatives. Funeral July 2 at First Methodist Church Shiner with Rev. Peterson. burial in Shiner City Cemetery. Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Wagner attend Southwest Texas Medical Meeting July 11-13 in Corpus Christi.
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