Hajek Family Vacation and Work Return Notes
Mrs Johnnie E Hajek returns to Welhausen's Foodcraft Store after a week away. Johnnie E Hajek Loretta and Gail visit Port Lavaca and Path with Ben Hajek Alsons. A L Valek vacationing from Welhausen's. The group spends time in Houston with Roman Bujnoch family and Roberta Rose Petry remains for longer visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie E. Hajek
Welhausen
Loretta
Gail
James Struka
Georgie Mae
Port Lavaca
Ben Hajek al
A. L. Valek
Houston
Roman Bujnoch
Roberta Rose Petry
Anniversary Celebration Marks 60 Years for Heinrichs at Carancahua
Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Heinrich celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a May 15 gathering at the Carancahua community center. Daughters and granddaughters hosted a luncheon and dinner, guests included Father O'Farrell and extended family. Music by the Melody Tones of Bolen accompanied attendees from El Campo and several area towns. Visiting relatives in the Maeker home this week included Emma Gloor, Ida Kasper, and Emma Hildebrandt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolen
el Campo
Hungerford
East Bernard
Ganado
Vanderbilt
Ashby
Yoakum
Shiner
Corpus Christi
Palacios
Chas. Maeker
Emma Gloor
Ida Kasper
Westhoff
Emma Hildebrandt
Witting
Maeker Family Association Holds 10th Reunion in Shiner
The Maeker Family Association held its tenth annual reunion on Sunday May 29 at the American Legion Hall in Shiner with large attendance. Walter Freytag spoke welcoming remarks as the program featured harmonica and accordion performances by Freytag and relatives, with five members over 80 and the oldest Wanda Freytag 88. A memorial monument to John Maeker I was announced for Shiner City Cemetery, officers were re elected, and the next reunion was set for September 17 1961 at the same hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Hall
Shiner
America
Walter Freytag
Leslie Maeker
Wanda
Linda
Jennifer Freytag
Wanda Freytag
Laura Ann Freytag
Rafael Hangs
Clarence Friedrich
John Maeker I
Maeker
Shiner City
Edna Ladewig
Herman Noack
Leon Maeker
American Legion
Lingerie Shower Honors Helen Janik Bride Elect
A May lingerie shower for Miss Helen Janik bride to be Morris Voelkel of Houston was hosted at Mrs. Edwin Jaehne's home. Attendees from multiple Texas towns celebrated with corsages, prizes, music by the Nathaniel Loth Orchestra, lunch, and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Jaehne
Helen Janik
Morris Voelkel
Houston
Clara Ann Jaehne
Barbara
Justice of the Peace Institute Attends in Austin
Three Justices of the Peace from the community attended the Justice of the Peace Institute at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel in Austin from May 30 to June 3. Participants included Owen Hagan and Matt Chuder of Yoakum and J Chotenovsky of Shiner. The session aimed to review new Texas Legislature laws and the heavy traffic violations faced by Justice Courts daily.
Lavender themed bridal shower honors Miss Helen Janik
A lavender bridal shower hosted with hostess gifts and a lace covered refreshment table centered by purple violets. Miss Helen Janik received thanks for gifts and the shower, with punch served by Miss Jean ette Jaehne and many guests listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Jaehne
Helen Janik
Frank Janik
Annie Voelkel
Alice Simper
Frances Grant
Barbara Ann Patek
Georgia Valis
Catherine Roznovsky
Charlene Nerada
Loretta Hajek
Betty Guettner
Patsy Picha
Mary Louise Polasek
Lucille
Gertrude Ulcak
Mildred Kneifel
Evelyn Janik
Ginger Novak
Jeanette
Clara Ann Jaehne
Council of Catholic Women Meet in Parish Gym
The Council of Catholic Women held its regular meeting on Tuesday May 24 at 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Gym with President Mrs. Joe Michna presiding. Reports from all organizations were positive and the religious vacation school begins June 6 for one week with daily refreshments. The group will recess for summer and resume in September. Mrs Bee Bednar and son Jonnie attend SWTC summer session in San Marcos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Catholic Women
Joe Michna
F. M. Wagner
Laddie Struka
Bee Bednar
Jonnie
SWTC
San Marcos
Known for Her Baking This Month's Honored Home Baker
The Glad Times profiles Mrs. Smaistrla famous for baking and cooking. She has two daughters, one son, and 11 grandchildren, and is praised for rolls, bread, and traditional Czech and German dishes. She hints at a recipe book and prize contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
N. Marable Drive
West
Texas
Charles Smaistrla
Gladiola
Catholic Daughters of America
Court Sacred Heart
Fant Milling Co
Glad Times
Sherman
Fant Milling Company
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Worthing
Hunt
Rt Coff
del Monte
MRS
Oleo Margarine
Hunt’s
Miracle
Pecan Valley—Cut
Jergens
Gleem
Clusiens
Ib. Cin
PATEK
AOL Shiner
Maeker Family Association
Nathaniel Loth
Schulenburg
Victoria
Flatonia
la Grange
Boerne
San Antonio
Freeport
Waelder
Wilson
Poth
Floresville
McCoy
Justice Institute In
Austin
C.C.W
Pharmacists
Quality Pharmacy, Inc
The
Gladiola People For the Home Baking Heart of Texas
West Homemaker
Charles Smaistria
Smaistrla
Fclavigia
Charles Smaistala West
E. C. Collier
Quick Yeast
Salado
D. D. Catalena
Bryan
Alvin Buechmann
Sealy
August Braun
4Th St. Taylor
Selma Ottmers
St. Fredericksburg
Charles Pozzi
Roy Chumney
Mrs. Smaistrla
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