Peach Creek Philosopher Sees Signs Recession Winding Down
In a letter from a Johnson grass farm on Rt 3, the Peach Creek Philosopher argues that rosy economic indicators and rising employment suggest normal times are returning. He likens economics to the human body and questions who truly knows the causes and cures of a recession, ending with a personal sign-off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peach Creek
Johnson Grass Farm
Rt. 3
Shiner
Washington
Grindstone
J.A
Official Texas Highway Maps Now Available 1958 Travel Map
The Texas Highway Department released the new 1958 Official Highway Travel Map available by mail from Austin or at district offices and travel information bureaus. It shows updated highway mileage, divided highways, and roadside parks amid Texas growth, with the reverse side highlighting scenic and recreational facilities. Mrs. J. R. Bennett's health improved after a hospital stay, with visitor updates from San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Highway Department
Austin 14
Texas
Highway District
U. S
George Griffin
Greg
San Antonio
Mrs. Griffin
J. R. Bennett
Bennett
Methodists Elect 1958 59 Officials
The final quarterly conference of the Shiner Methodist Church elected 1958 59 officials and committees with Rev. R K Heacok of Austin presiding as district superintendent. Lists include stewards, commission chairs ex officio members, trustees, and various department heads across Education Missions Stewardship Social Economic Relations and other committees. Noted observers and officers include Mrs Ernest Hajek and Mrs A H Kaspar among others. Also reports students Dor othy Roeder and Barbara Henkhaus related to Schulenburg and University contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Methodist Church
R. K. Heacok
Austin
A. H. Kaspar
Chm
Chas. Chovanetz
James Buske
George Griffin
Ernest Hajek
H. J. Huebner
Edward Kasper
Lee Littlefield
Wilbur Minear
E. A. Mueller
W. C. Schmidt
Ernest L. Pruetz
Frank Steiner
Max L. Wolters
Gustave Wolters
Commission On
Don G. Kaspar
Ehm
Arlen Ray Zander
Harry Pruett
Mmes. Peck
Mayme Merseburger
Elton Zander
E. L. Pruett
Wilbert Wehman
Commission On Missions
Mmes. Geo. Griffin
Edgar Wolters
Commission On Stewardship and Finance
Ray Welhausen
Cim
R. A. Williford
Geo. Griffin
Rudie Valenta
Arthur Kaspar
Commission On Social and Economic Relations
Otto Turek
W. H. Draeger
William Wendtland
Glade Welhausen
Golden Cross
Mabel Merrem
Benno Holchak
WSCS
E. A. Ross
Ernest L. Pruett
G. G. Griffin
Don Kaspar
Richard Williford
Henry Frers Jr
Cecile Plageman
Wesley Bible
R. B. Kroulik
George Herder
PVT Netardus Completes Eight Weeks of Basic Training
PVT Vaclav A Netardus, son of Mr and Mrs James Netardus Route 4 Hallettsville, recently finished eight weeks of basic combat training at Fort Carson Colorado. The 22 year old was a 1954 graduate of St Ludmila Academy Shiner and worked as a farmer before enlistment. Also notes a family visitation by relatives from Runge Houston Moulton and cautions observance of a birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Carson
Colo
AHTNC
Army
Vaclav A. Netardus
James Netardus
Route 4
Hallettsville
Colorado
St. Ludmila’s Academy
Shiner
Martha Pargman
Herman Wieting
Runge
Harold Kuntschek
Houston
Paul Flessner
Moulton
George Flessner
Margaret Knezek Shower Honoree
The Hermann Sons Hall hosted a miscellaneous shower on Sunday May 25 from 2 to 4 honoring Miss Margaret Knezek of Houston bride-elect of George Chudej of Houston. Guests included bridesmaids in rainbow formals and performers. luncheon followed with programs and readings. The bride announced her church wedding set for Saturday June 7 at Sts Cyril and Methodius in Shiner at 8 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann Sons
Margaret Knezek
Houston
George Chudej
Ella Mae
Lorene Knezek
Jeanette Jurica
Schulenburg
Janis and
la Verne Chudej
Moulton
Barbara Vanek
Gladys Chudej
Evelyn
Mary Ann Knezek
Shiner
Anna Marie Patek
Dorothy Patek
Janis Chudej
Sts. Cyril and Methodius’ Catholic Church
Floresville Visit Spouses and Friends Spend Sunday
Mr and Mrs Arthur Lueke and Mrs E Juengerman traveled with Mrs Olga Smothers of Alice and Mrs R J Etlinger of Yoakum to Floresville where they joined Mr and Mrs mil Stach for a Sunday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lueke
E. Juengerman
Olga Smothers
Alice
R. J. Etlinger
Yoakum
Floresville
Mil Stach
Protect Young Wildlife Warns to Treat Nests With Care
The Director of Law Enforcement of the Game and Fish Commission warns boys and adults not to molest nesting wildlife or remove young birds. He urges respect for shore birds, noting numerous protected nests along coasts and islands. Wardens educate groups, and the danger of taking wild young animals as pets is emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Game and Fish Commission
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Joseph Muras
New Orleans
Methodists
Edgar Guettner
Schulenburg High School
Dorothy Roeder
Barbara Henkhaus
University of Houston
University
Quality Pharmacy, Inc
DIAL
Thomas Hughs
Que
Maxwell House
Meek
Kellogg’s
Tvs
Sanka Coffee
Kraft
Hunt
Armour
Bully Golden
Tee
Ames
Sunbeam
Kan
Charmin
Wolters Bros. CO
Shiner, Texas
Alfred Merseburger
C. Valenta
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