Death of Theodore Schobel Leads to Funeral in Ellinger
Theodore Otto Schobel, 49, died in his sleep at his Houston home May 21. Funeral services were held May 23 at Jeemenek Funeral Home in Ellinger with burial in LaGrange Cemetery beside his wife Alma Cooper. He was born May 6, 1914, in Ellinger, WWII veteran, survived by a stepson Flournoy Jeffries and three step-grandchildren, five sisters, three brothers, and several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Jeemenek
Ellinger
Theodore Otto Schobel
Houston
H. E. Beseda
Bellville
LaGrange
Max
Meta
Poenitzsch) Schobel
Flournoy Jeffries
Martin Urban
San Antonio
Steve Urban
Holman
Clemens Fehner
Elo Elsik
Edinburg
Adolph Skalitsky
Donna
Harry Schobel
Robert Schobel
Victoria
Oswald Schobel
Memorial Day Memorial Services by Legion Post No 201
Legion Post No 201 and Auxiliary observed Memorial Day with a service at a grave marked by a white cross and helmet. Commander Lonnie Koenning opened the event, 147 names read, Department Commander W F Taylor delivered the eulogy, and “Star Spangled Banner” was sung with a piano accompaniment. Six officers and color bearers led the ceremony followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and flag retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
American Legion Post No. 201
Elroy Othold
Walter Fritsch
Eddie Jaks
Daniel Veit
Robin Filip
Lonnie Koenning
Post
Henry Schierschwitz
Raymond Dierksen
Curt Messer
Mike Benes Jr
Edgar Kram
Department
W. F. Taylor
Austin
Taylor
Melvin Harbers
Freddie Chumchal
E. W. Stratman
Otto Turek
Michael
Billy
Dennie Burleson
Fritz Duke
San Antonio
John J. Deberry
Cindy
Gonzales
John J. Turner
Houston
Jerry W. Turek
Beaumont
SHS Student Council Install Officers for 1963 1964
SHS held the Student Council installation in the gym on May 23. Officers for 1963 1964 are Carolyn Peterson president Carol Zimmerman first vice president John Dierkson second vice president Ronnie Galindo third vice president Mary Lee Brod treasurer Sandra Koening secretary Valerie Sembera gave the opening prayer Walter Henkhaus read a future themed piece Ronnie Buesing gave the closing prayer. Adolph Hitler became absolute dictator of Germany on August 2 1934.
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Carolyn Peterson
Carol Zimmerman
John Dierkson
Ronnie Galindo
Mary Lee Brod
Sandra Koenning
Valerie Sembera
Walter Henkhaus
Ronnie Buesing
Ronnie Migl
Adolph Hitler
Germany
1921 Graduates Hold Reunion in Shiner Texas
The class of 1921 from Shiner High held a Sunday June 2 1963 reunion at the E J Kempe farm with a spend the day format. Attendees shared picnic lunches barbecued chicken cake coffee and ice cream and a memorial for three deceased members. Alma Kempe and Louise Mikulik were elected president and secretary treasurer. A 2 pm meeting honored status and future plans with supper served before departures. Numerous local residents from Shiner and surrounding areas attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner High
E. J. Kempe Farm
Charles Kasper
Alma Kempe
Louise Mikulik
4-H State Volunteer Adult Leader Award Winners
Mrs E J Valenta of Hallttsville is named along with 23 other Texas 4-H Club Volunteer Leaders for the senior award. The Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation supports the annual honor. Recipients arrive in College Station June 4 1963 for the State Roundup with a press conference at 11 20 am and a luncheon June 5. About 3 000 4-H boys and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Valenta
Hallettsville
Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation
College Station
State 4-H contest brings Lavaca County youths to A and M
Girls and their leaders join 4-H supporters for state level events at A and M College in 27 of 142 activities. Lavaca County contestants include Sharon Pesek Virginia Kocian Daniel Slovacek Douglas Ressler Barbara Sobotik Billy Schindler Patricia Grafe and Lillie Schindler. Mrs E J Valenta receives the State Award for work with the Sweet Home and Sacred Heart clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A&m College
Lavaca County
Sharon Pesek
Virginia Kocian
Daniel Slovacek
Douglas Ressler
Barbara Sobotik
Billy Schindler
Patricia Grafe
Lillie Schindler
E. J. Valenta
Sweet Home
Sacred Heart
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Theodore Schobel
Alma Cooper
Schobel
Gus Pfeil
Lee
Homer
Roy Sommerlatte
Shiner
Herbert Holchak
Lane-Plageman
Mary Goodwin
Bernice Aldrich
Texas
Spoetzl Brewery
Rome
Falcon
Thunderbirds
Daytona
Monte Carlo
FORD
Boehm Motor Sales
Minute Maid
Morton’s
Choc
Snider
Uncle Williams
Pork & Beans
Parade Peaches
KRAFT
South Seas
Raft ‘Miracle
Oleo
Rotel Kraut
Morton
Spaghett
Staley
Island
Olive Mespqohler’s
VEZ Food Market
Coz
Watermelons
Tae
Folger’s Coffee
Lge
Star Kist Tuna
Bayer Aspirin
Legion Post
SHS News
Angeline Nove
E. A. Schmidt
Mathis
J. W. Boyle
Robbie Cathey
Q. B. Schaefer
Dallas
G. H. Helweg
Lewisville
Arkansas
Perry Wendtland
Bacon Berckenhoff
J. E. Kasper
J. L. Mikulik
Stella Valenta
E. J. Kempe
P. O. Kempe
Franie Ann
Corpus Christi
V. G. Stindt
Mesdames
Isabel Thulmeyer
Hillie Sandford
Leonida Valenta
Meta Tenberg
Lillie Wendtland
Anna Kempe
Mayme Meseberger
E. J. Blohm
Edward Novosad
Paul Novosad
Basil Roy
August Maneth
Novosad
Frydek
H. B. Gee—Chiropractor
E. Gonzales St
Yoakum
Tex
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