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Newspaper

Shiner Gazette

Location

Shiner, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1961

Page

4

Methodist Officials Named For 1961-62

The Methodist Church for 1961-62 lists elected Trustees Elective Stewards Ex-Officio Stewards and Officers effective June 1. It names individuals such as Willie H. Draeger William Wendtland Gustave Wolters Glade Welhausen and many others across boards commissions and committees in a detailed roster for church governance and leadership.

Methodist Church Willie H. Draeger William Wendtland Gustave Wolters Glade Welhausen Charles Chovanetz Norman Davis George Griffin Ernest Hajek Arthur Kaspar Don Kaspar Daniel Malina Wilbur Minear E. A. Mueller Marvin Null Ernest L. Pruetz Walter Schmidt Clarence Sembera Frank Steiner Gus Walters Mayme Merseburger James Burke E. A. Ross Missions Commission Elton Zander Max Walters A. H. Kaspar Gus Wolters Rudie Valenta Commission On Mmes Ella E. Lane Judy Littlefield Greg Griffin George Herder Commission On Education Edward Kasper Richard Williford Otto Turek Commission On Missions Beatrice Kasper Lee Littlefield Ray Welhausen Max Wolters Betsy Ross Mabel Merrem Benno Holchak Golden Cross W.S.C.S

Thompson Addresses Omnibus Farm Bill Debate

Congressman Clark W. Thompson outlines views on HR 6400 the Cooley bill and agricultural policy stressing constitutional limits and grassroots farmer input. He urges careful study of proposed measures before voting and warns against divisive politics.

Agriculture Committee Harold Cooley Cochran House Senate Congress Secretary of Agriculture Clark W. Thompson

Cub Pack 231 Holds Dam Outing With Fishing Contest

Cub Pack 231 and families meet at Welhausen's Dam for a fishing contest won by Bruce Pohler Douglas Kubicek and Gary Schroeder each with one fish. After a baseball game and picnic supper the group plans the next Pack meeting at Sulphur Park on June 24.

Cubs Welhausen’s Bruce Pohler Douglas Kubicek Gary Schroeder Steve Kubicek God Bless America Edwin Renken Larry Gene Benes Tommy Borders Gary Dreyer den One Mike Benes Jr den No. 1 Den Max Schroeder den No. 2

Western Barn Dance Draws Regalia clad 60 Couples

Shiner Dance Club held a Western Barn Dance at Wied Hall drawing about sixty couples in full western costumes. Prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Williford Mrs. Tony Rodder as Miss Kitty and Alphonse Jaks as Doc. VFW Toppers supplied the music.

Shiner Wied Hall Richard Williford Tony Roeder Miss Kitty Alphonse Jaks Doc Chester Paladin Bat Masterson Sheriffs Lester H. R. Judd Cuero John Porter Viola Kansas VFW

Watch Those Pesky Insects In Texas Spring Health Alert

State Health Department entomologists warn that soft and hard shelled ticks can transmit relapsing fever and other diseases across Texas as outdoor activities rise. The piece covers tick behavior, diagnosis, prevention with repellents, and first aid after bites, plus related anecdotes and public health notes.

Austin Texas State Health Department

Gators Warned Against Killing Biologist Urges Protection

E A Walker director of wildlife restoration urges Southeast Texas lake and stream visitors not to shoot alligators. He notes illegal hunting and killing of alligators for hides, warns of glades where alligators rot by water, and cites benefits to ecosystems while advocating season closures to preserve the species.

Austin E. A. Walker Game and Fish Commission Texas Walker

Bridge Party Honors Bride-Elect Connie Elder

Mrs. Walter Glatzert and daughter Dolores Jo hosted a bridge party May 27 from 2:30 to 5:30 at their home honoring Connie Elder bride-elect of Tommie Lee. Mrs. George Watzlavick won high, Connie Elder low. gifts included a yellow bathroom ensemble.

Ethel Lee Walter Glatzert Dolores Jo Glatzert San Marcos SWTSC Lyndon B. Johnson Connie Elder Tommy Lee John Hauschild Harlingen Shiner Eric J. Blohm Stella Valenta Houston A. J. Blohm Anna Krause Sophie Krause Ava Stieber Flatonia Fred ¢. Krause Joe Korenek Alice Dolores Jo L. Elder Tommie Lee Ethel See Miss Elder George Watzlavick

Legume planting, farm improvements, and awards in Lavaca area

The Lavaca Soil Conservation District plans a summer legume program with about 50 percent cost share. Legumes include Chinese Red Peas Brabham Cowpeas and Guar. L H Taylor cooperated on terraces and waterways funded by county. Koethers built a pond. Lion’s Club honored Louis Zinke as Outstanding Conservation Farmer in DeWitt County. Funeral attendees noted for Kent Gardien Sr. in Gonzales.

ASC L. H. Taylor Lavaca Koethers Louis Zinke Yoakum Lions Club Lions Club Zinke DeWitt County Jim Cross Zinkes Ella E. Lane Cecile Plageman Delka Denmark Kent E. Gardien Sr Gonzales

Driver Education Course Scheduled June 12 to 30

The course runs June 12 through 30 with lectures from 7 30 to 9 30 a m A $25 fee is due before the first day of classes Driving schedules are set individually starting in July All boys who complete the course may receive a 10 percent insurance premium reduction until age 25 Victor Krejci will instruct the course

Victor Krejci

Change of Address Reminder and Notices

Community subscribers are urged to report address changes promptly to avoid missed issues or postage due. Include both old and new addresses to ensure proper forwarding. The item also notes miscellaneous historical notes including patent medicine growth, a 1961 TV ice show, camel basics, and local visit mentions.

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