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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1968
Page
4
The Astros defeated the Pirates 7 to 4 as D Vaclavik pitched a four hit game with 17 strikeouts. Allen Marek and David Vaclavik led the batting with multiple hits and runs scored for the Astros while A Simper and M Hagens provided key performances for the Pirates.
Wire Works beat Pateks 6 1 as Peanut Vaclavik delivered 2 hits and 9 strikeouts over seven innings. Doug Kubicek went 3 for 4 with 3 RBIs, Vic Patek added a double and single, and D Son gton allowed 6 hits for Pateks. Welhausen edged Rotary 5 4 in eight innings with Johnny Hundl driving in the winning run. In a separate note, a June 29 1968 wedding at Saints Cyril and Methodius Church in Shiner celebrated Miss Irene Buske and Eugene James Cerny with a full church ceremony and reception.
A pre nuptial bridal shower for Miss Karen Westphal, bride elect of Emil P. Blaschke, drew about 100 guests Saturday July 13 1968 at Shiner Hermann Sons Hall. Guests signed a heart inscription while gifts were displayed. a walnut dinette set and various refreshments were featured.
The Blue Ladies Auxiliary met July 15 at Wagner Memorial Hospital led by President Mrs. Robert Wagner. They discussed Hospital Day postponement, X ray unit help, future projects like a linen shower and layette, awarded members, 515 hours of service since July 1967, and a planned membership drive. Guests from numerous cities attended.
Bernice Kowalik and William Hollas married June 29 1968 at St Marys Catholic Church Panna Maria Rev Bernard Goebel. The couple will reside in Angleton where Hollas teaches and coaches at Angleton High School.
Mr. and Mrs. Erasmo Chavarra of Shiner announce the marriage plans for their son John Joe to Miss Sue Williams daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilson of Houston. The ceremony is set for Saturday July 20 at 1 30 p m in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Houston. Little League schedule lists matches through August 9 including Mraz Lumber Co Legion First National Bank and Fire Dept teams. Mr and Mrs Calvin Bruns depart Sunday for San Diego to join USS Kittyhawk in port while Bruns serves aboard.
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