Teletypewriters and traffic woes at Peach Creek
The Peach Creek Philosopher on a Johnson grass farm asks if new teletypewriters will solve city traffic. He notes reporters already using portable devices to dispatch stories, but suggests tele pencils instead for farm life. He closes with cautious optimism about man solving problems, though tiring himself in the long run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peach Creek
Johnson Grass Farm
Rt. 3
Shiner Gazette
Johnson Grass
Farmers Insurance Group
Area Deaths Highlight Hromadka and Mueller Obituaries
Obituaries from Ellinger and Yorktown note Joe J. Hromadka of Ellinger died at 63 with funeral services in Ellinger and Fayetteville. Surviving siblings are listed. August Mueller of Yorktown died at 74 after illness. funeral and Masonic rites were held in Yorktown with burial in Westside Cemetery. survivors include a wife Irene, a son Alton, a daughter Lottie, seven grandchildren and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellinger
Joe J. Hromadka
Jeemenek Chapel
Fayetteville
Frank
Rosie (Hruska) Hromadka
Mr. Hromadka
Sophie Hromadka
Lad Hromadka
Victor Hromadka
Yorktown
St. Paul Lutheran Church
August Mueller
Yorktown Memorial Hospital
Robert Cordes
Westside
Leslie Geffert
Jeanette) Hattenbach
Houston
Alton Mueller
el Campo
Herbert
Ella) Stoever
Nordheim
Sergeant Martin Goetz Arrives for Duty in Taiwan
Sergeant Martin O. Goetz arrives at Ching Chuan Kang Air Base Taiwan for duty as a supply inventory specialist in a Pacific Air Forces unit. He is a 1963 Yoakum High School graduate and previously served at Dover Air Force Base. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Henry Goetz of Yoakum and grandson of Mrs Henry Goetz Sr of Shiner and Mr and Mrs Alfred Otto of Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ching Chuan Kang
Taiwan
Martin O. Goetz
Henry Goetz
W. Grand Ave
Yoakum
Ching Chuan Kang AB
Goetz
Pacific Air Forces
Dover Afb
Del
Yoakum High School
Victoria (Tex. ) College
Henry Goetz Sr
Shiner
Alfred Otto
Portland
Certificate For Mrs. H. D. Meister
Mrs. H. D. Meister of Yoakum received a Certificate of Appreciation from the San Antonio Light for many years of service as a special news correspondent. She and her late husband both served as Light news representatives, and she accepted the certificate upon resigning. She will be 84 on July 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Meister
Yoakum
San Antonio Light
Nursing director attends Texas Nursing Home Institute
Mrs Flora L Ray RN Director of Nurses for Trinity Lutheran Home of Shiner returns from a four day Institute for Directors of Nursing Service held at Green Oaks Inn Fort Worth. Sessions covered Gerontology Recruiting Training Organization of Staff Admission Procedures Medical Records Public Relations Handling of Drugs Medicare Medicaid and Communications. TNHA represents over 600 licensed extended care facilities in Texas and is affiliated with the American Nursing Home Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora L. Ray
Trinity Lutheran Home
Shiner
Green Oaks Inn
Fort Worth
Texas Nursing Home Association
Institute For Directors of Nursing Service
TNHA
American Nursing Home Association
Shiner Couple Wed at Saints Cyril and Methodius Church
Miss Martha Lynette Vincik and Robert Charles Maeker of Shiner united in marriage at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church Shiner on May 5 1968 at 2 pm Rev Father Louis Fritz officiated The ceremony featured white gladioli arrangements and a blue white color scheme The bride wore a peau de soie gown with pearl lace and a chapel length train The bridal party included matron of honor Mrs Rex Walcott bridesmaids Angeline Vincik Betty Hanzelka and Linda Jaluska Best man Allen Ray Maeker with groomsmen Jimmy Benes Daniel Fric and Dennis Vincik A reception followed at Boedeker's Place The couple resides in Shiner with both working in local firms The guest list included several out of town relatives and friends from Pasadena Kingsbury Luling Gonzales Yoakum and San Antonio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Lynette Vincik
Robert Charles Maeker
Shiner
Saints Cyril and Methodius’ Catholic
Louis Fritz
F. M. Wagner
John Vincik
Raymond Maeker
Rex Walcott
Houston
Angeline Vincik
Betty Hanzelka
Linda Jaluska
Yoakum
Allen Ray Maeker
Jimmy Benes
Daniel Fric
Dennis Vincik
Karen Wenske
San Antonio
Kenneth Machacek
Barbara Anders Shower Honors Bride Elect
Miss Barbara Jean Anders brides elect of Lester Hoepfl was honored with a miscellaneous bridal shower at the Houlton American Legion Hall on May 19 1968. Attendants presented gifts as readings and songs followed a program. The couple's wedding Mass is set for June 1 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Jean Anders
Lester Hoepfl
Houlton
Fred Anders
Edwin Hoepfl
Emma Werner
Terry Ayers
Bride
Patsy Bartos
Brenda Berger
Gladys Ann Anders
Dorothy Bartos
Gladys Hoepfl
Kathy Buehring
Elaine Pilat
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Moulton
Barbara
Lester
Barbara Jean
Willie Vesely
Corpus Christi
J. J. Vesely
JETS Exhibit Honors At Public Science Fair
The Shiner Chapter of J E T S hosted a science fair on Monday May 20 at 8 00 p m with a pot luck dinner for members and parents. Eddie Hohmann presided as president and awards followed for top projects and a $250 J E T S scholarship awarded to Mary Seifert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
J.E.T.S
Eddie Hohmann
Billy Simper
Donnie Zimmermann
Richard Williford
Mary Seifert
Mary
Bernard J Siegel Jr Graduates At Baldwin College
Bernard J Siegel Jr son of Mr and Mrs Bernard J Siegel Sr Route 1 Shiner has graduated in the Junior Accounting IBM Course at Baldwin Business College Yoakum. He is a 1967 graduate of St Paul High School and is the grandson of Mrs Elizabeth Siegel and nephew of several Shiner residents. Phyllis Roeder spends time in Liberty aiding Mr and Mrs Bob Mooney and their baby daughter Kelly. Dr and Mrs Edwin A Brosch Jr and children visited their grandmother and great grandmother Mrs A F Brosch in Wichita Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Bernard J. Siegel Jr
Berard J. Siegel Sr
Route 1
Shiner
IBM
Baldwin Business College
Bernard
St. Paul High School
Elizabeth Siegel
John Kutac
Louis Matias
Rosie Kulhanek
Phyllis Roeder
Liberty
Bob Mooney
Kelly
Tony Roeder
Vicki
Toni
Edwin A. Brosch Jr
Belinda
Bettina
Brandon
Bonnie
Beau Shane
Wichita Falls
A. F. Brosch
Woman's Society of Christian Service Meeting At First Methodist
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met in the Education Building at First Methodist Church on May 22 with President Mrs Homer Martin presiding. The session opened in prayer, minutes and treasurer report were approved, and the annual Pledge Service Program was presented by Mrs Don Kaspar. Three mission film strips followed with narration by Mrs Kaspar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Homer Martin
Don Kaspar
Home
Science Fair Success Cheers School Board Event
The Science Fair drew strong attendance and positive feedback with congratulations to J. Jack Cloutier and Mary. Attendees praised the event as very successful and enjoyable for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Jack Cloutier
Mary
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J. A
Edmund Mueller
Sgt
Dad
Hoskins
Bradford
Nunn-Bush
Dudley Hoskins
Men’s Wea
On-The-S Square
Ie Gonzales
Texas
Shiner Vee
Spoetzl Brewery, Inc
Shiner, Texas
Boedeker
B. H. Wenske
Julius Machacek
Evelyn Vincik
Tex Tan Western Leather Co
Ray’s Grocery and Market
Welhausen Avenue
Mraz Addition
Out of Town
Joseph P. Chain and Family
Pasadena
Clint Fellers
Kingsbury
Bob Grantham
Luling
Christian Rembs
James Jurek
Aug. Malarek
Gonzales
Charlie Janota, Jr
Marvin Adamek
George J. Mayer
Barbara Anders
Edward Hartmann
James Miculka
Baldwin College
WSCS
H. BB. Gee—Chiropractor
E. Gonzales St
Yoakum, Texas
Flatonia
Flatonia Or
Gonzales Commission Co
Home Health Headquarters
Medicare
Victortia Pharmary
Rio Grande Bld
Tion Service
Victoria, Texas
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