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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1968
Page
1
Lavaca County declares July 21 to 27 as Farm Safety Week. County Judge Gus J. Strauss urges farm families to observe safety precautions amid ongoing farm accident risks. The proclamation aligns with national and state Farm Safety Week efforts and lists supporting organizations.
The annual July Clearance Sale at Mikulenka Department Store in Hallettsville began Wednesday and runs through Saturday August 3. The store closed Monday and Tuesday for markdowns on spring and summer merchandise. see the Shiner Gazette ad for bargains and details.
The St Isidore Lodge will host a picnic at Blase's Place between Hallettsville and Shiner on Sunday July 28. Blase Konvicka says supper is at 5 pm after a 11 am barbecue and fried chicken dinner. An afternoon country auction music refreshments and a 3 pm auction and evening dance are planned.
Williford Drug led by Ivan Pfeil rolled a 244 high game and 598 series as they totaled 2 696 pins, defeating the Shiner Fire Department with 2 567 pins in Altaire. Fire Boys and Pill rollers fielded named players, while the wives’ match ended with the Pill Ladies winning by 222 pins.
Czech Dancers from KJT KJZT groups in authentic costumes will perform Czech folk dances at HemisFair on Sunday July 28 with shows at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The Beseda is the highlight. Fifty plus dancers from Shiner Hallettsville Wied and St Mary’s Societies travel with choral group and accordion players.
The following visiting periods are observed: 7 00 to 7 30 a m 10 00 to 11 00 am 2 00 to 4 00 pm 7 00 to 8 30 pm. Listed as patients this week are Mrs Rudolph Albrecht Mrs Agnes Janak Mrs Louise Osborn Ben Braden Mrs Edmund Pfeil Frank Paris Otto Kosler Mrs E G Buske Joe Kramerbauer Mrs Louise Ringert Collier Dees Mrs Adolph Drabek Miss Mathilda Dusek Mrs Ben G Kocian and baby girl Albert Bargmann Mrs Sophie Fiedler Shiner Richard Pohler Mrs Emil Behlen Frank Rothbauer Mrs Mary Czichos Moulton. Dismissed patients are William Hohlt Mrs Ernest Hajek Frank Marek Fred Berger Wallace Ned Mrs Felix Cerny and baby boy John Schwarz.
A Social Security Office representative from Victoria will be at Shiner City Hall at 9 a.m. on Monday July 29 to assist with retirement survivor disability and medicare benefit claims and answer program questions.
Veterans planning to enter school in September under the G I Bill should apply now at the nearest VA Office for a Veterans Administration Certificate of Eligibility and avoid the fall rush. Veterans already in training under the G I Bill who plan to change programs or schools this fall must obtain new Certificates of Eligibility from the VA as quickly as possible. The principal advantage to the veteran of heeding advice to apply now is that he can be certain that his G I Bill education allowance will be paid sooner. If he fails to apply for the certificate until after school has started there may be a delay in payment of his allowance, according to the VA. A veteran who requires another certificate because of a change in program or a school should contact the VA Regional Office which maintains his records on file. A veteran who is not changing programs or schools need not obtain another certificate.
The annual Farm Bureau Queen contest will be held Friday July 26 at Appell Hill Hall to select a La vaca County Farm Bureau representative for the district contest. Open to daughters of Farm Bureau members who mainly farm. Deadline to enter was July 24. Annie Vincik turns 99 this Wednesday July 24 and is living with her son-in-law and daughter Frank and Mrs Surovec in Shiner. She remains active with good eyesight and hearing as relatives extend birthday wishes.
Edwin F. Otto, 74, of Shiner, died July 15 1968 after long illness. Funeral at United Dr. Martin Luther Church followed by military rites at Shiner City Cemetery. he served in World War I with Btry D 3rd Bn Field Artillery and was a charter member of American Legion Kolar Stanek Post No 201. He is survived by his wife Hilda, two brothers and several sisters.
Lavaca County Farm Bureau president Jacobs coordinates a county wide safety drive amid rising farm accident deaths. Judge Strauss urges renewed effort and routine safety tools as Farm Safety Week, backed by state groups, becomes a yearly safety push endorsed by Johnson and Connally.
County Judge Gus Strauss proclaimed July 21 to 27, 1968 as Farm Safety Week in Lavaca County at the request of M. E. Farm Bureau sponsorship highlighted the observance emphasizing safety education for farmers and rural workers.
Friends of the Wesley Bible Class ask donors to start setting aside items for the annual rummage sale. Date to be announced later.
Mrs Peter J Morisak Sr a 71 year old Houston resident is reported in serious condition at Parkway Hospital Houston after a two car collision on North Houston Road July 17 at 6 pm She suffered a head injury requiring 24 stitches a left arm fracture and three right side ribs broken She was alone in a 1954 Chevrolet and is the mother of Peter E Morisak Jr of Shiner Send cheer cards to Mrs Sophie Morisak Parkway Hospital Rm 15-A 233 W Parker Rd Houston TX 77022
S.Y.S. of Shiner High School hosts a Country Kitchen bake sale on Saturday July 27. Homemade kolaches bread chow chow butter noodles cheese and cakes will be sold at The First National Bank and Patek's Meat Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds support town projects.
Shiner VFW Post 6209 and Ladies Auxiliary plan dedication ceremonies for their new Post Home on Sunday August 4 1968 at 230 pm. State and District officials including Texas Department Commander Cleo G Clayton of Amarillo will attend and give the main address. Open House follows and a free dance for VFW and Auxiliary members is set for Saturday August 3 from 830 pm to midnight.
The Shiner Post Office announces Saturday hours reduced to 8 30 to 10 00 a m for general delivery and box holders only. No financial transactions, money orders, or COD sales on Saturdays. Bring correct change for stamps. one clerk on duty. Mail dispatch and rural routes continue on schedule.
Funeral services for Mrs. Clyde Lexie Bullard of Route 1 Gonzales were held at 3:00 p.m. July 15 at Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Porche officiating. Burial was in Saturn Cemetery. She died July 14 at 2:30 a.m. in Shiner at age 60.
Mr and Mrs Felix Cerny of Shiner celebrate the birth of son Kevin James at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital on Friday July 19 1968 at 2 50 pm weighing nine pounds one ounce. Kimberely Jo born July 19 1968 at Southeast Baptist Memorial Hospital Houston weighs 6 pounds 11 ounces and joins sister Karen Jo. The Ko cian family of Shiner announce a baby girl born July 20 at Frank Wagner Memorial Partie weighing nine pounds.
Funeral services for Wallis resident Joe Pustejovsky were held at Knesek and Sons and Guardian Angel Catholic Church with burial in Guardian Angel Cemetery. He died June 28 1968 at age 59 after a life of community involvement with the KJT and Knights of Columbus. He leaves a wife Agnes, a son Joe Jr and four daughters among other relatives.
Meetings and events listed include Hodanek and Valenta reunion at Sulphur Park with basket lunches, KJZT Juniors performances at HemisFair Texas Pavilion on July 28 at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. SHINER Council of Catholic Nurses meets July 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital. Boy Scout Troop 232 gathers July 25 at 8:00 p.m. Parish Gym. CYO trip to Padre Island canceled for July 28 due to transport and chaperone shortages. Machart reunion August 4 at Moulton VFW Hall with George Machart’s band and picnic lunch. St Isidore Lodge members requested to bring cakes and kolaches to Blases’s Place on July 28.
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