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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1952
Page
3
A letter from Ja AG argues Johnson grass seed should replace germs as a humane warfare method. He claims piloting a Johnson grass campaign could slow an enemy’s production and force peace, praising local fields and mocking germ warfare fears.
The magnificent gown worn by Miss Jean Welhausen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Welhausen, drew hundreds to the C. B. Welhausen & Co. window last week. Jean Welhausen appeared as Lady Jean Welhausen Maid of Drifting Clouds in the Battle of Flowers Fiesta in San Antonio. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Schmidt of Mathis visited Mrs. E. C. Merseburger and Miss Mayme while en route to San Marcos to bring their daughter Mildred home from school.
The Shiner High School Class of 1942 held its first reunion Sunday June 1 with 19 of 37 classmates attending. The group met at the VFW Home then toured the former school and dined at the Shiner Dine Inn while honoring George Pustejovsky who was killed in World War II. A hydrangea was given to the Pustejovsky family and carna tions were laid at memory of the sponsor Mrs. Edwin Pohler. The afternoon included a park visit and dancing with many attendees listing hometowns such as Schulenburg Alice Corpus Christi San Antonio Victoria and more.
Mr and Mrs Joe K Darilek announce the engagement of their granddaughter Georgia Ann Sralla to Joseph Henderson son of Mr and Mrs George Henderson of El Campo The couple plan to marry in June at St Philip s Catholic Church Georgia Ann Sralla works for Butler Grimes Henderson is a rice farmer They will reside in El Campo.
Card of thanks notes grateful patronage for the poppy sale sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Frank Janak recently visited San Antonio.
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