Public Health Push Targets Polio with Salk Vaccine
The nation and Texas push an aggressive anti polio campaign using the Salk vaccine to curb paralytic polio. Texas cases decline from 816 in 1955 to 118 last year, with 6 cases in the first 18 weeks of 1961. Emphasis remains on protection for preschool children and bread winners. Local programs follow step by step procedures from the State Health Department in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy Roosevelt
Texas
Walter Reed
State Health Department
Austin
Contract Set For FM Road 1447
A contract for 3.7 miles of work on F M Road 1447 in DeWitt and Lavaca Counties was awarded to Crea Brothers, Contractors of San Antonio with a low bid of $190 055. Grading, structures, base and surfacing from FM 682 at Terryville northeast to SH 111 are expected to take 135 working days under the supervision of H P Krause and M G Cornelius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Lavaca
San Antonio
Austin
State Highway Commission
Crea Brothers
FM 682
Terryville
SH 111
M. G. Cornelius
Yoakum
H. P
Hospital Patients and Dismissals Listed
Hospital weekly roster shows patients including Adolph Sembera Mrs Fritz Boedeker Mrs John Jirkovsky Mrs Emil Sembera Mrs Johnnie Dornak and baby girl John F Kasper Shiner Mrs Charlie Null Mrs Joe Lev and baby girl Flatonia Reuben Clepper Houston Dismissals include Mrs Herman Schreiber Mrs Louis Kurtz Sr Mrs Joe J Macha cek and baby boy Mrs Robert Werner Sr Mrs Felix Hubner Mrs Frank Wagner Sr Mrs Benjamin J Kleihege and baby boy Joe J Schindler Colored Unit Calvin Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Sembera
Fritz Boedeker
John Jirkovsky
Emil Sembera
Johnnie Dornak
John F. Kasper
Shiner
Charlie Null
Joe Lev
Flatonia
Reuben Clepper
Houston
Herman Schreiber
Louis Kurtz Sr
Joe J. Machacek
Robert Werner Sr
Felix Hubner
Frank Wagner Sr
Benjamin J. Kleihege
Joe J. Schindler
Calvin Wal
Legion Blue Caps Win Opening Little League Game
Legion Blue Caps defeated C. B. Welhausen's Green Caps 2 to 0 in the season opener Tuesday night. Starter Steven Glomb allowed no hits and struck out 11 for Legion while Glomb drove in both runs. Claude Lee Pohler pitched for Welhausen's in the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Blue Caps
C. B. Welhausen
Green Caps
Steven Glomb
Legion
Clean Vacant Lots Urged by Shiner Fire Marshal
Shiner Fire Marshal Ben Marcak urges vigilance in fire prevention by asking property owners to clean vacant lots and dispose of brush and rubbish. With a dry summer ahead, he warns grasses will be dangerous and instructs residents not to burn trash, using weekly pickup for disposal to cut fire hazards.
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Shiner
Ben Marcak
Rural Schools County-Wide 8th Grade Exams
Fifty-five rural 8th grade students took an examination over eight subjects at the Sweet Home School on Saturday May 20. Valedictorian Marilyn Berger of Moravia averaged 98.87 and Salutatorian Bernice Jurena of Ezzell averaged 97.87.
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Sweet Home
Marilyn Berger
Moravia
Bernice Jurena
Ezzell
Sharon Ann Pesek
Roger Bishop
Lucille Herman
Glenn D. Blahuta
Julius Vana
Weslene DeBord
Larry Berger
Ann Petter
Vernell Konvicka
Hilbert J. Henke
Charles Netardus
Wied
Margaret Jurena
Dorothy Honish
Dolores Grahmann
Virginia Kocian
Patricia Ann Fikac
Mildred Mozisek
Vysehrad
Irene Gallia
David Stockbauer
Norbert Jana
Knights of Columbus Mass and Scout Holy Communion
Knights of Columbus will receive Holy Communion in a body at the 6:30 Mass Sunday June 4 with members urged to participate. Boy Scout Troop 232 and Cub Pack 232 plan the same Holy Communion at the 6:30 Mass. Bunj es H D Club meets June 1 at 2 30 p.m. at Mrs Mary Bolech home visitors welcome. St Ludmila Academy PTA Executive Board meets June 5 at 8:00 p.m. in the High School building all board officers and committees requested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Bunjes H. D. Club
Mary Bolech
ST. Ludmila’s Academy
PTA
Annual Open House at Austin State School Slated
The Austin State School announces its 1o Annual Open House on Friday June 9. Tours of grounds start at 9:00 a.m. A Volunteer Council meeting is at 1:00 p.m. and a school program with over 200 children begins at 2:00 p.m. Executive Director R W Vowell will present Dr William Sloan, Superintendent, who arrives from Pineville Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parents and Friends of
Austin State School
R. W. Vowell
State Hospitals and Special Schools
William Sloan
Sloan
Pineville
Louisiana
Rev Gilbert Returns as Pastor at Shiner Church
The Shiner Methodist Church welcomes back Rev. John C. Gilbert as pastor after three years of able leadership. The community praises his social educational and civic contributions and notes appreciation for Mrs. Gilbert and their two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
John C. Gilbert
Gilbert
Shiner
Funeral Services Tuesday For Kent E Gardien
Funeral services were held at 2 00 p m Monday May 29 1961 for Kent E Gardien who died at his Gonzales residence Thursday. The Rev Roy H May conducted rites with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery Seydler Funeral Home in charge. Born December 30 1887 in Gonzales he was a rancher life member of the Gonzales Fire Department and attended Texas A M College. Surviving son Kent E Gardien Jr of London England.
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Kent E Gardien
Rivercrest
Gonzales
Roy H. May
First Methodist Church
Odd Fellows
Cub Scouts 232 Food Sale Sets June 3 Morning
Cub Scout Pack 232 hosts a Food Sale on Saturday June 3 starting at 10 a.m. at Patek's Market downtown. Patrons can choose from home made cakes pies kolaches bread noodles and other deli items.
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Patek’s
Multiple May Babies Born to Local Families in 1940s Victoria Area
Mrs David Mill and family celebrate Mary Katherine born May 11 in Victoria weighing seven pounds five ounces welcomed by sister Connie. Martha Brom, formerly of Moulton, is mother. grandparents Brom of Moulton and Mill of Victoria. Morris Voelkel and wife in Houston greet Christopher Joey born May 19 weighing seven pounds five ounces with mother Helen Janik of Shiner and Voelkel and Janik grandparents. Johnnie Dornak of Shiner and Joe Lev of Flatonia announce May 29 births at local hospital. one baby eight pounds fifteen ounces, another seven pounds four ounces.
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David Mill
Victoria
Mary Katherine
Connie
Martha Brom
Moulton
John Brom
Louis Mill
Morris L. Voelkel
Houston
Methodist Hospital
Christopher Joey
Helen Janik
Shiner
Elo G. Voelkel
Yoakum
Frank Janik Sr
Johnnie Dornak
Frank Wagner
Joe Lev
Flatonia
Rally Day and Vacation Bible School at Methodist Church
The Methodist Church hosts Rally Day on Sunday June 4 at 9 30 am with all Sunday School in the sanctuary for promotion. Vacation Bible School ends that evening at 6 pm with a program and church picnic. Faculty includes Mrs John Gilbert Miss Carol Welhausen and others with Betsy Ross leading the intermediate group and a week of picnics swims and trips planned.
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Bible School
Methodist Church
John Gilbert
Carol Welhausen
Irene Buske
Judy Littlefield
Mary
Lou Ross
Kay Lynn Wolters
Betsy Ross
Kaspar Farm
Rev. Gilbert
P T A Library Service Opens In Shiner June 14
The Shiner P T A offers library service with book checkout starting June 14 and a small registration fee. Fees are 15 cents for grades 1 through 6 and 25 cents for grades 7 through 12. Registration is Wednesday June 12 from 9 to 1 in the Elementary Building room across from the principal’s office. Story Hour begins June 14 at 9 a.m. for preschoolers ages 4 to 6.
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Shiner P-Ta
Chilly May Morning Sets 60-Year Low in Shiner
A late-season cold front dropped temperatures to 54 degrees in Shiner on Saturday marking the chilliest May 27 in 60 years. The 6 am low beat the previous May 27 record of 50 degrees set in 1901 with a high of 98 degrees in 1952 also noted. The cold morning followed an April 17 low of 53 degrees.
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Shiner
Weather Bureau
Tom Tom Boosters Visit Shiner This June
Yoakum's annual Tom Tom Celebration boosters plan to visit Shiner Saturday June 3 arriving about 4 15 p m from Hallettsville.
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Yoakum
Shiner
Hallettsville
Baptist Vacation Bible School Plans Set for June Week
The Baptist Church announces a Vacation Bible School from June 5 to June 9, 8 30 to 11 00 a m daily. Rev Charles Russell heads the program with four age groups and a music and activities schedule. Nursery 1 3 in charge of Mrs Ray Seale. Beginners 4 5 taught by Mrs Arnold Stanek and Mrs Fred Cook Jr. Primary 6 8 by Mrs Jeff Frederick and Miss Jo Ann Henkhaus. Junior 9 12 led by Mrs Charles Russell. Refreshments served daily by church ladies, chaired by Mrs Sydonia Henkhaus. Jo Ann Henkhaus accompanies songs. Children are invited to attend.
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the Baptist Church
Charles Russell
Ray Seale
Arnold Stanek
Fred Cook Jr
Jeff Frederick
Jo Ann Henkhaus
Sydonia Henkhaus
Delores Zimmerman Crowned Queen at May Fest in Shiner
The Hermann Sons May Fest in Shiner on May 21 celebrated charter and 50 year members with a morning coffee at 9:30. Delores Zimmerman was crowned queen as guests arrived, with rose corsages and gold leaf emblems for longevity honorees. A centennial themed reception featured a three tier cake, coffee cake, pink lemonade, and music from Joan Henkhaus.
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Delores Zimmerman
Shiner Hermann Sons
Hermann Sons
Shiner
Grand Lodge
E. A. Mueller
Bill Hagendorf
Joan Henkhaus
Emil Balusek Sr
St Marys Church Annual Picnic and Corpus Christi Day
St Marys Church on FM Road 340 hosts its annual picnic and Corpus Christi Day celebration Sunday June 4 with Holy Masses and a morning procession. The event features entertainment and a sumptuous dinner and supper as advertised in this issue.
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St. Mary’s Church
FM Road
Patek's Grocery Announces Anniversary Sale This Weekend
Patek's Grocery and Market promotes a Leadway Anniversary Sale this weekend with an ad listing numerous specials and gifts. The issue highlights the store event and its featured discounts.
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Patek’s
Vacation Church School Opens at United Dr. Martin Luther Church
Lutheran Vacation Church School starts Monday June 12 at 8 30 a m and runs two weeks with sessions 8 30 to 11 00 a m at United Dr Martin Luther Church. Ages three through fourteen invited to join the program Heroes of the Old Testament guides Christian learning and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Dr. Martin Luther Church
V.C.S
Mesdames Otto Gloor
E. L. Balusek
Alfred Boehm
Emmett Blohm
Otto Gloor
Louis A Wagner laid to rest in Cistern cemetery
Louis August Wagner aged 71 years nine months twelve days died May 17 at Dr Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital Shiner. Requiem High Mass May 20 at 9 a.m. at St Cyril and Methodius parish with burial in Cistern Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include wife Emilie two sons Charlie Joe and Paul, daughter Helen Zurovec, siblings and extended family. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis August Wagner
Frank Wagner
Shiner
SS. Cyril and Methodius’ Catholic Church
Cistern
Allen Black
John Wagner
Emil Winklarek
Theo. Janysek
Rudolph Hoffmann
Lawrence Wagner
Leo Rainer
Charlie Patek
Jimmy Patek
Robert Wagner
Daniel Miculka
Max
Albina) Walla
Schulenburg
Frank
Mary) Dusek
Clotilda) Jaks
Charles
Magdalen) Miculka
Alfonso
Katy) Grill, Jr
Hail Storm Damages Crops East of Green School
A severe hail storm with rain hit Lavaca County areas east of the Green School and south of Sulphur Park at about 8 15 p m on Thursday May 25. Jagged ice damaged cotton corn feed and garden crops on farms including Charlie D Tousek Jr Allen Seifert Frank Stary John W Kloesel and John Obhold. Rainfall ranged from fractions of an inch to two inches providing relief to pastures and crops elsewhere. Light hail occurred in other parts of the county.
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Green School
Sulphur Park
Charlie D. Tousek Jr
Allen Seifert
Frank Stary
John W. Kloesel
John Obhold
Lavaca County
Texas Senate Runoff Results Show Tower Victory
Republican John G. Tower won the Texas U.S. Senate runoff over incumbent William A. Blakley. Official totals: Tower 444 815 votes, Blakley 436 815. Absentee and unreported ballots remained, with Lavaca County favoring Blakley two to one.
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Texas Election Bureau
John G. Tower
U. S. Senate
William A. Blakeley
Tower
Voce
Blakley
Lone
Lavaca
Lavaca County
City Hall
SEO Init
Witting Apnac
Gleckler
Moravia
Shiner
Mt. Olive
Worthing
Hope
Ezzelli
Vienna
Class 1921 Reunion of Shiner High School
The Class of 1921 reunion will be held June 4 at Hermann Sons Hall starting 9:30 a.m. Open House from 3 to 5 p.m. All members and families are urged to attend. Alma Canon Kempe, President. Louise Thulemeyer Mikulik, Secretary.
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Shiner High School
Hermann Sons
Alma Canon Kempe
Louise Thulemeyer Mikulik
Western roundup promises parade rodeo and dance in town
A multi venue lineup for Thursday and afternoon events includes a downtown parade at 11:00 a.m., barbecues at noon, a bathing beauty and kiddie revue at 5:00 p.m., rodeo performances at 8:00 p.m., and a DANCE with Rod Lembke and The Pearl Westerns.
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Rodeo
Adolph Hofner
Pearl Wranglers
Turner Hall
American Legion
Rod Lembke
Pasadena Square Dance
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. A. Eilers
Shiner Church
Kay Lynn Walters
Sweetheart of the Shiner
Legion Park
Edgar Bohmann
Kay Lynn
Kent E. Gardien
Cub Scouts
Rally Day Methodist Bible School
P-Ta Library Service
Baptist Vacation Bible School
Kopecky School
Chas. Heerssen
Herbert Siems
Emil Balusek
Anton Lahodny
Edwin Lohse
Anton Jemelka
Ben Orsak
Edmund Schmidt
Joe Laza
Henry Balusek
Emil Elsik
Mary Janik
Albina Orsak
Rosie Marek
Henrietta Mareak
Agnes Orsak
Albina Marcak
Filomena Janik
Tommie Marcak
Gus Elsik
Willie Feller
Albert Kloesel
Anton Janik
Emil Heerssen
St. Mary's Church
Lutheran Vacation Church School
Louis A. Wagner
John
Zapalac) Wagner
Clara) Beal
Annie) Veruac
Agnes
Frank M. Wagner
Louis Wagner Jr
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