FFA Members Attend State Convention
Shiner FFA members Alvin Tenberg and Billie Darilek attended the thirty fourth annual state FFA convention in Fort Worth on July 18 20 with about four thousand members from across Texas. Alvin and Billie earned the Lone Star Farmer Degree and participated in state officer and honor events led by local advisor Ray Seale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Future Farmers of America
Alvin Tenberg
Billie Darilek
Forth Worth
Alvin
Billie
Jerry Clark
Buna
Lonestar Farmer
Ray Seale
Hospital Lists Patients and Dismissals This Week
The hospital reports this week includes admitted patients Sabas Rivera Eddie Jungbauer Mrs. Mary Janacek Mrs. Mary Karasek Milton Westphal Mrs. John A Zissa and baby Ernest Kral Shiner William Riebschlaeger Frank Hofner Mol ton Mrs C P Goodwin Gonzales and other names. Dismissed patients include Roy V Picha Mrs John Podany Mrs Clara Neubauer Alois Simersky Patrick Vincik Mrs Carlos D Wenske Rudy Janik Mrs Joseph Patek Jr and baby boy Mrs Joe Lala and baby girl Mrs Ben Florus and baby girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabas Rivera
Eddie Jungbauer
Mary Janacek
Mary Karasek
Milton Westphal
John A. Zissa
Ernest Kral
Shiner
William Riebschlaeger
Frank Hofner
Moulton
C. P. Goodwin
Gonzales
Roy V. Picha
John Podany
Clara Neubauer
Alois Simersky
Patrick Vincik
Carlos D. Wenske
Rudy Janik
Joseph Patek Jr
Joe Lala
Ben Florus
Mrs. Pauline Koerth Rites Held in Pleasanton
Mrs Pauline B Koerth of Junction died after a lengthy illness in Mercy Hospital Jourdanton on Sunday July 22 Funeral services were set for July 24 at 2 00 p m Hurley Funeral Home Pleasanton with burial at Mission Burial Park San Antonio Survivors include her husband Dr C J Koerth of Junction and stepson Dr John Koerth Also mentioned are family relations to L B Richter of Shiner and Minnie Ludwig of Witting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline B. Koerth
Junction
Mercy Hospital
Jourdanton
Hurley Funeral Home
Pleasanton
Mission Burial Park
San Antonio
C. J. Koerth
John Koerth
Koerth
L. B
Alfreda) Richter
Shiner
Buddy
Minnie) Ludwig
Witting
Emma
Buesing) Koerth
Rev Meyer to Lead Sunday Services at Local Baptist Church
Rev G S Meyer of Corpus Christi will conduct services Sunday July 29 in the First Baptist Church. Visitors are cordially invited.
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Meyer
Af Baptist Church
G. S. Meyer
Corpus Christi
First Baptist Church
Communion Sunday at First Methodist Church in Shiner
The church invites nonmembers and those without a local church home to join Holy Communion next Sunday at 8 30 a.m. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to participate in fellowship. Sunday School begins at 9 30 a.m. and is open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
Shiner
VFW Picnic and Dance Planned for August 11 12
Shiner VFW and Auxiliary prepare for the annual picnic and dance to honor Hurricane Carla refugees. The weekend event opens with a Saturday night dance at Legion Park and closes with a Sunday all day picnic featuring fried chicken and Steve Michabec stew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Shiner Post
Shiner
Post
Legion Park
Carla
Steve Michabec
Auxiliary
The
Gazette
Cecelia Ann Drabek 4-H Member Wins College Scholarship
Cecelia Ann Drabek of Foard county and Herky Killingsworth of Cottle county were named Texas Farm Bureau college scholarship recipients for 1961. Drabek, enrolled in her 10th year of 4-H and a University of Dallas freshman, has led 4-H and home economics efforts, and previously won a Home Demonstration Association scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Herky Killingsworth
Cottle County
Cecelia Ann Drabek
Foard County
Texas Farm Bureau
Floyd Lynch
Farm Organization
Miss Drabek
Texas Home Demonstration Association
University of Dallas
Charles Drabek
Crowell
Joe Drabek
Shiner
Strange Accident Claims Former Governor and Wife in Missouri
In Jefferson City Missouri former Governor James Blair and his wife died in a tragic accident on July 12. Their car engine reportedly left running in the attached garage allowed deadly fumes to enter the home through the air system. The key was in the Cadillac and the ignition was on though the engine was not running. The couple were found by the maid with lights and television on. their German Shepherd also died under the furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
James Blair
Blair
Backyard Chicken Barbecue Tips From Texas Extension
Texas A&M Extension Service poultry marketing specialist F. Z. Beanblossom recommends broilers for backyard barbecues and offers menu ideas including potato salad corn on the cob and a mixed green salad. He notes safety tips heat and grill guidance and urges patience to ensure a tasty result readers can savor and discuss afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
F. Z. Beanblossom
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
00 3 0 30 Stock Market Report
Hallettsville Livestock Commission reported 1,675 cattle 286 hogs 90 sheep sold at auction Tuesday. Calves good to choice 23.50 26.20. commercial 21.50 23.50. utility 20 21.50. culls 20 down. Stocker steers 25 33.50. stocker heifers 22 26. stocker yearlings 22 25. Heavy bulls 17 19.40. light bulls 15 17. Cows good heavy 14 16.40. cutter 12 14. canner 12 down. Cow and calf pairs good 160 220. medium ...
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Hallettsville Livestock Commission
Shiner C of C Names Officers at August Meeting
Henry J. Fietsam elected president with Herbert Esse as 1st vice president and August H. Maneth as 2nd vice president Victor G. Stindt serves as secretary Esse declines presidency and takes VP role The board will be completed at the next meeting August 2 at Swank Restaurant with a noon luncheon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Chamber of Commerce
Henry J. Fietsam
Herbert Esse
August H. Maneth
Victor G. Stindt
Esse
Fietsam
Swank Restaurant
Births Report in Shiner and Surrounding Areas
Congratulations are in order for several families with newborns in Shiner Pasadena Seguin and nearby towns. Joseph III born July 19 weighs eight pounds seven ounces to Mr and Mrs Joseph Patek Jr Eve lyn Caka is the mother. Larry Wayne Krejci born July 14 in Pasadena Bayshore weighs six pounds 11 ounces and is welcomed by Michael Charles Karen Ann and Susan Kay. Laura Sue Rebecek born July 17 in Seguin weighs seven pounds four ounces to Mr and Mrs Jerry Rebecek with Lillian Mladenka and Charles Rebecek as grandparents. A baby boy born July 19 in Huth Memorial weighs six pounds seven and a half ounces to Mr and Mrs William Renken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Patek Jr
Shiner
Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital
Little Joseph III
Evelyn Caka
Joe Caka
Joseph Patek Sr
John A. Zissa
Joe Lala
Flatonia
Charles C. Krejci
Pasadena
Pasadena Bayshore Hospital
Larry Wayne
Michael Charles
Karen Ann
Susan Kay
Jerry Rebecck
Seguin
Laura Sue
Guadalupe Valley Hospital
Rebecek
Lillian Mladenka
Wied
L. B. Mladenka
Charles Rebecek
William Renken
Yoakum
Huth Memorial Hospital
Market Report Summary of Hog Sheep Prices
Market notes show hog categories with prices from 12 to 19.30 per unit and sheep values from 4 to 16. Pigs and feeders range 3 to 14, with sows 12 to 15 and ewes 4 to 8. Bucks and pairs bring 4 to 10 respectively.
Annual C D A Benefit Dance in Shiner Aug 5
Catholic Daughters of America Court St Paul No 1604 of Shiner hosts its annual fund raising event at Legion Park Sunday August 5 starting 4 00 p m with a dance to follow Patek's Orchestra provides music and the public is invited to attend the benefit and dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
Court St. Paul No. 1604
Shiner
Legion Park
Patek
Trail Riders Ride Sunday in Shiner to Blaise's Place
Trail Riders will depart Legion Park in Shiner at 8 00 a m on Sunday July 29 for a ride to Blaise s Place.
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Hallettsville
Legion Park, Shiner
Blaise
Lavaca County FB Queen's Contest Showcased by MC
Bill McReynolds of WOAI Radio and Television will host the Lavaca County Farm Bureau Queen's Contest. Nine entries are expected from Lavaca communities. Entries close Monday July 30 and the contest is Tuesday July 31 at 8:00 p.m. in Moravia Parish Hall with a dance afterward. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Farm Bureau
Bill McReynolds
Woai Radio and Television
Moravia Parish
Master Sergeant Jim Raindl buried at Ft Sam National Cemetery
Master Sergeant Jim Raindl age 42 of San Antonio died July 14 1962 at Brooke General Hospital Fort Sam Houston. Funeral July 17 at Post Chapel No 2 with Requiem Mass, interment Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery. Born Shiner Texas March 24 1920, he enlisted 1940, married Louise Kasparek 1941, four children. Survived by wife three daughters one son and extended family. Arrangements by Alamo Funeral Home.
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Jim Raindl
Forbush Rd
San Antonio
Brooke General Hospital
Fort Sam Houston
Post Chapel No. 2
Ft. Sam Houston
Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery
Shiner
Texas
Frank and
Claudia
Novak) Raindl
Wilson
U. S. Army
Louise Kasparek
Yoakum
Alois Kasparek
Cheryl
Caroll
Gregory James
Claudia Raindl
Lon E
Annie) Spann
Houston
Henry
Mary) Jahnke
Texaco
N. M
Louis
Pauline) Brosch
Lubbock
Claudia) Buford
Hobbs
Tom
Josephine
Yoakum Youth Tournament Slated In Yoakum Next Week
Shiner youths will join the Yoakum Youth Tournament with games July 31 to August 3 in Yoakum. Schedule lists Colum bus facing Sheridan, York town meeting Hallettsville, Cuero versus Weimar, and Shiner against Yoakum in single elimination play.
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Shiner
Yoakum
Columbus
Sheridan
Yorktown
Hallettsville
Cuero
Weimar
Mrs Oran Davis Rushed To Yoakum Hospital After Church Attack
Mrs Oran Davis was rushed to Huth Memorial Hospital Yoakum after suffering an attack at church services on Sunday. Her condition is reported somewhat improved but she remains hospitalized for some time.
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Oran Davis
Huth Memorial Hospital
Yoakum
Patek's Cafe Closes For Week In Vacation
Patek's Cafe will be closed July 29 through August 5, both days inclusive, as employees go on vacation. The Cafe will reopen on Monday, August 6.
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Patek
Hermann Sons To Open Member Drive This Summer
Mrs Homer Sommerlatte attended the Hermann Sons Agents meeting in San Antonio last week and called it highly instructive. The membership drive will run from August 1 to October 31.
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Hermann Sons
Homer Sommerlatte
San Antonio
Altar Society Food Sale Set For July 28 At Market
The Catholic Altar Society will hold a food sale on Saturday July 28 starting at 9 00 a m at Patek s Market downtown. Members with last names Athru J are asked to contribute. Home made cakes kolaches bread noodles cookies strudel pies and other desserts will be available.
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Catholic Altar Society
Patek’s
Athru J
Mikulenka Sale Opens in Hallettsville for 31st Year
Mikulenka's Annual Summer Clearance Sale starts July 25 in Hallettsville marking thirty one years in business. The statewide event features men’s women’s and children’s wear at drastically low prices with a two for the price of one offer on dresses ladies' shoes men’s sport shirts and men’s dress pants.
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Mikulenka
Hallettsville
Shiner Firemen Enroll in Texas A&M Training School
Shiner volunteers join the 33rd annual Texas Firemen's Training School at Texas A&M College July 22 27. More than 1 700 firemen from 20 states will attend with courses ranging from Basic and Advanced Firefighting to Fire Marshal and LPG training.
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College Station
Texas
Texas Firemen
Texas A&m College
H. D. Smith
Engineering Extension Service
Memorial
Smith
Armed Services
Shiner Volunteer Fire Department
Texas Firemen’s Training School
Ben Marcak
Bennie Simper
Erwin Kasper
Meetings and church notices for late July actions
BUNJES Home Demonstration Club meets Thursday July 26 at 2 30 p m at Mrs Gus Nollkamper s home to prepare cancer bandages Visitors welcome Wesley Bible Class rummage sale planned for late August collect donations Knights of Columbus to receive Holy Communion at 6 30 Mass Sunday August 5 Methodist Youth Fellowship scavenger hunt and Watermelon Party at Richard Williford home July 27 Shiner Council of Catholic Nurses to Holy Communion at 6 30 a m Mass Boy Scout Troop 232 Cub Pack 232 to Holy Communion Sunday August 5 at 6 30 a m Mass
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Council of Catholic Nurses
BOY Scout
Picnic at Blase's Place Sunday draws Trail Riders
An old time picnic will be held at Blase's Place on Highway 90 A near Shiner Hallettsville with a family style dinner entertainment supper concert and dance. The Hallettsville Trail Riders will ride from Legion Park in Shiner to the event. See the ad back page for details.
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Blase’s
Shiner- Hallettsville Highway
Hallettsville
Softball for Ladies Seeks Players at High School Field
Ladies interested in playing several softball games are asked to come to the High School field Tuesday night July 31 at 7 15 pm when teams will be organized.
Also Mentioned on This Page
FFA
4-H
Robert N. Nelson
Shiner High School
University of Houston
Nelson
Pasadena High School
Houston Symphonic Orchestra
Honorary
Kappa Kappa Psi
Abercrombie Ranch
C.D. of A
M. Spt
Ft. Sam National Cemetery
Joseph Chotenovsky
Tom Wooten
Austin
Joseph
Jim Chotenovsky
Eugene Boehm
Alvin Boehm
Order of the Arrow
Reginald Guettner
Alvin R. Boehm
Gerard Kosler
Scout
Msgr
Netardus Council No
Knights of Columbus
Alvin Vaclavik
Rt. 2
Buske
James Buske
Vaclavik
Bennie Novosad
Rt. 3
J. R. Kloesel
Farmers Coop
Gordon Anders
Henry Vincik
Vrana Gin
Midway
Vrana
Alvin Jr
Buske Gin
Bobby Buske
Adolph J. Stiborek
Ben F. Kremling
Yoakum Hospital
Altar Society
Shiner Firemen
A&m
Blase
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