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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1968
Page
3
Eugene Henkhaus of Shiner is named to the University of Texas College of Engineering Honor Roll for the Spring term. Counselor Leonardt F. Kreisle informs his parents Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Henkhaus of the achievement.
Bunjes Home Demonstration Club met July 18 at Green Dickson Municipal Park. Miss Annie Remmers hosted. President Mrs Wilbert Schendel presided. Thirteen members and one guest, Mrs Elizabeth Nowlin, attended. A program on recreation delighted attendees and August family night was scheduled for August 20 at 7 p.m. with potluck.
Wedding details report the double ring ceremony on June 22 1968 at St. Joseph church Yoakum with Rev Enda McKenna officiating. Bride’s attire veil gown bouquet and attendants listed. reception followed at Fireman’s Hall Sweet Home and couple residing Corpus Christi.
Mrs Adell Pustka of Shiner announces the engagement of her daughter Adell to Eugene Henkhaus son of Mr and Mrs E J Henkhaus also of Shiner The bride elect is a St Paul High School graduate employed by Infotronics Corp in Austin The groom to be is a UT civil engineering senior active in Chi Epsilon and Tau Beta Pi and a St Paul High School graduate who attended St Edwards University The couple will wed on Saturday September 7 1968 at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church Shiner
Pateks defeated Welhausen 13 to 6 as David Sonntag pitched for Pateks with 7 hits allowed and 7 strikeouts. Wayne Seale started for Welhausen, surrendering 12 RBIs while Reginald Othold fanned 2 over the last 3 innings. Gus Kovailcik and Ray Turk led Pateks with multiple hits and RBIs.
Shiner Rotary Club met at CASA Fiesta Restaurant on Wednesday at 12 10 p m The opening song America was led by Arthur Ward with Harvey Barsch presiding Dr A A Darilek Jr offered thanks A visiting Rotarian Adolph Polasek Hallettsville attended Due to Joe Muras absence there was no definite program Names of prospective members were read An assembly plan was approved to inform new members Don Kaspar discussed a prospective addition to Kaspar Wire Works Arthur Kaspar reported on Marble Falls Fish Fry In a large turnout the meeting closed with a final song.
KJZT Society met July 18 at 8 p.m. in the parish gym with officers and a large membership. Secretary read and approved minutes. treasurer reported. Betty Patek received a $5 relief for prior surgery. she expressed thanks. Rotary top of first drove in lone run on a single. B Simper supported behind the plate. Peanut Vaclavik pitched a 3 hitter for Wire Works with 6 strikeouts and one walk. Vic Patek covered behind the plate. The game was fast and short, with strong team defense on both sides.
Hermann Sons Lodge No 20 met July 15 at 8 p m in the Hermann Sons Hall with President Edgar Kram presiding Oscar Lichey named acting vice president and Waldemar Tieken acting past president The roll showed three absent and June minutes were read Members approved bills and accepted a membership application for Kelly Louise Mueller The board discussed hall improvements and a kick off supper for a three month membership drive to be held August 19.
Mr and Mrs Harry L Roth observed their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday July 7 1968 from 11 am to 4 pm at the 3 A Ranch north of Gonzales. Pink mum centerpieces and silver greenery adorned the tea tables with pink candles flanking the centerpiece. Connie Holloway niece of the couple registered guests as the high school band provided music and barbecue chicken with trimmings plus a decorated cake for dessert. Guests traveled from Baton Rouge Louisiana and Sutton Nebraska.
Market reports from Gonzales and Flatonia Texas show on hand cattle hogs and calves with price ranges. Cattle and hog prices edged lower than last week while good stocker calves remained steady. cow and calf pairs sold well in both markets. Hog prices fell about 75 cents to $1 and $1.50 in Flatonia.
A humorous comparison places golf drives at 130 mph as the fastest ball in sports. The piece notes baseballs and hockey pucks at lower speeds and ends with a pledge of customer care from the business.
Readable OCR fragment lists multiple Texas towns including Hallettsville McAllen Sweeny La Grange Wharton Schulenburg Fulton Danevang Smithville Austin Shiner Meyersville El Campo Houston and Gonzales. No events or actions stated.
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