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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1966
Page
2
The Peach Creek Philosopher on his John son grass farm on Rt. 3 Shiner responds to a new educational proposal. His letter this week notes he has heard of the latest idea to place four year olds in school.
The Mraz Holik Reunion met on Sunday May 22 1966 at the American Legion Home in Moulton. Attendees from Shiner included Ed and Alma Mraz and families Jim Machart Dennis Mraz and Marilyn Welff. Other guests came from Baytown Moulton Kingsville Cuero Bay City Galveston Louise Yoakum Crosby Hallettsville Victoria Houston Rosenberg East Bernard Weimar Pierce and Richmond. Corsages were given to the oldest mother Mrs Albina Mraz of Louise and the youngest mother Mrs Eugene F Holik of Yoakum.
Mr and Mrs Ben Schraer of Moulton attend their grandson Steven L Walters graduation from St Anthony's Junior Seminary in San Antonio. Steven completes six years of minor seminary and will enter St Peter's Novitiate in Sarita Texas.
Steven Seidenberger, a 12 year old from Garden City Glasscock County, found a cantaloupe sized meteorite in a pasture and sold a fragment to the American Meteorite Laboratory for 40 dollars claiming it as a new discovery. The rock, iron rich, was identified as a meteorite by the laboratory. Steven saved the money in a Big Spring bank.
Blaine Michelle Kohl infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruno R Kohl of Austin received baptism Sunday May 29 at St Marys Cathedral with Rev John P Whelly officiating. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Daniel Miculka of Shiner. Also present were Gregory and Joan Miculka and Bruno R Kohl. Bernadette Tasler of Sacred Heart Dominican College Houston has been elected president of the Dominican Student Education Association, a Texas Student Education Association affiliate. she is a junior majoring in special education, daughter of Mr and Mrs Norbert Tasler of Columbus formerly of Shiner.
A witty line frames a long running gripe about unreliable car motors and relentless payments, capturing a universal consumer frustration with mechanical delays and financial obligations. The remark hints at ongoing suburban annoyance with vehicle reliability and debt burdens.
The forthcoming marriage of Miss Marilyn Welff to Dennis Mraz son of Mr and Mrs Ed Mraz of Shiner is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs August Welff of Shiner The wedding will be at 1030 a m July 16 1966 in Sts Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church Shiner
Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Morisak hosted a supper for their nephew Pvt Harvey Louis Clouhy on a 20 day furlough from Camp Pendleton California. Guests included Miss Mary Fikac Shiner Adolph Rebeck and daughter Lorene Fla tonia Laddie Clouhy and daughters Lynne Ann Shirley Rose Molton and Jimmie Ray Harrell Victoria.
Mrs. Mildred Schroeder hosted a barbecue supper at her home on Saturday May 14 honoring four seniors Glenn Fisseler David Brosh Glenda Barre and Peggy Herder. Families attended and all enjoyed the gathering.
The Firemen's Auxiliary met May 31 at the E. J. Kempe farm for an ice cream social with twelve members. President Mrs. Billie Gene Goetz led a brief meeting. No treasurer's report. June Family Night planned for June 28 at 7 p.m. Bring a dressed fryer by 5 p.m. and an extra side dish. Four door prizes. Firemen to help set tables after practice. Further notice to follow.
Mrs Harlan Cannon former Miss Dorothy Mae Kenney was honored at a May 17 baby shower at the home of Mrs E W Frank 2027 Rigsby San Antonio Hostesses were Mrs Frank and sister Miss Charlene Frank Grandmothers to be Mrs Felix Konecny and Mrs W H Canon Several games were played gifts opened lunch featured ham potato salad olives and more Shower cake with a white stork pink roses served with coffee and punch.
The Shiner junior Hermann Sons met at Mrs. Irene Schmidt’s home on Sunday May 8 at 2 p.m. Four officers were absent. A treasurer’s report was given and small flags were approved for use when hall flags are unavailable. Next meeting is at Green-Dickson Municipal Park on Friday June 10 at 6 p.m. followed by a wiener roast. Peggy Blohm and Beverly Balusek were in charge of drinks. May birthdays were sung.
Augusta Etlinger Orts earned a Bachelor of Music degree at Houston State College in Huntsville this May. She was a member of the Women's Choir and Grand Chorus and belongs to Sigma Alpha Iota. She is the wife of Richard J. Orts and daughter of August and Mrs. Etlinger of Moulton.
Jos Simper expresses sincere thanks to Doctors John Pat and Robert Wagner and the nurses for excellent care at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital. He credits Father Charles Carolan and Father John Hanacek for spiritual support and thanks friends and relatives for visits cards and flowers.
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