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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1960
Page
4
Senior classes across the land assemble in lines to receive diplomas in a moving commencement. The scene blends auditorium and stadium atmospheres as valedictorians speak of guidance, parents, and teachers, and a pledge is recited before the recessional marks the last time together.
Hallettsville Livestock Commission reported 1 043 cattle 525 hogs and 230 sheep on hand with calves and cows selling at solid values. Good and choice calves 24 27.80, hogs 16.30 17, cow weights 14.50 16.20, cow and calf pairs 160 232.50, lambs 12 18, and other classes shown with varied ranges. In non auction news Mr and Mrs Anton Janik and families joined relatives in Panna Maria for Karnes City High School commencement and Laddie Janik with Ernest Kral attended SWTSTC San Marcos graduation where Walter Kowalik was commissioned as second lieutenant.
Shiner couple plans marriage at S S Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner with vows set for June 25. Also notes GVEC 21st Annual Meeting June 9 1960 at Apache Football Stadium Gonzales with 1500 expected attendees and prizes including an electric clothes dryer. Speakers include Tom Beavley of Austin state electric cooperative official.
Preliminary 1960 census figures suggest Houston may rank seventh among major U S cities with an estimated 950000 residents. Houston could overtake Milwaukee Pittsburgh St Louis Washington and Cleveland if Baltimore slips or holds, with New York Chicago Philadelphia Los Angeles and Detroit leading the field. Final 1960 counts due about June 30.
Mrs. Victor Pulkra bek of Shiner announces the engagement of Barbara Ann to Alton Ehler of Hall ettsville son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Ehler of Shiner. The wedding is planned for June 21 at S S Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner. Coral snake, found by Bill Bolech of Route 1 Shiner, was killed May 26 in the Boundary Line Community. Remember to identify coral snakes by red and yellow bands touching each other.
Members met April 28 for a regular session at 8:00 p.m. President Kram presided. The county directors report was read and discussed. A hat drive netted $21.41 for the Cancer Drive. Mr. Benson outlined the Crop Insurance Plan. Members favored advertising for a doctor in the Farm Bureau News. Plans were made for a July 2 dance.
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