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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1971
Page
1
The United States relies on a free self-reliant people and local communities to solve problems with limited resources. The National Guard, a volunteer military organization, reflects this tradition and has long been part of communities you know.
Shiner Public Schools held commencement at 8:15 p.m. May 31 1971 on the high school football field. The ceremony honored valedictorian James P Miculka and salutatorian David Charles Kaspar amid the absence of the injured Miculka and featured awards for scholarship and achievement across multiple subjects and activities.
Mrs Cecil Plageman 91 died June 3 1971 at Trinity Lutheran Home Shiner where she had lived since 1970. Funeral at Buffington Chapel Shiner June 5 with Rev J Gordon Talk. burial in Shiner City Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters a son seven grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Boy Scout Troop 232 will sponsor a turkey shoot at Machart's Store in Charlottenburg on Sunday June 20 starting at 1:00 p.m. Shells for 12, 16 and 20 gauge will be furnished while participants must provide their own guns. Everyone is invited.
Teenage volunteers are sought for three Saturdays in June to join boosters on trips to towns around the area for the July 4th Hospital Day. Trips run roughly 8 30 a m to noon to support the antique Chevrolet project and raise funds for the hospital building program. Call Charlie Janota Jr Marvin Adamek or Elton Zander at 594 3400 or 594 2214 to assist.
Funeral services for Mrs. Walter Richter of 1610 7th Street Floresville were held at 9 45 am Saturday May 29 1971 in Vineyard Funeral Chapel A Requiem Mass followed at 10 am in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Floresville with Rev Jim Henke as celebrant Rosary was recited at 8 pm Friday May 28 at funeral Interment was in Sacred Heart Cemetery Pallbearers were Andrew Tony Jr and Sam Richter Emil Juaranek Victor Strakos and Edward Broughton She died at 805 pm Thursday May 27 at age 62 years 3 months 3 days Born February 24 1909 in Granger daughter of Valentia and Marie Cunda She moved with her family to Wilson County at age 13 Survivors include her husband Walter Richter four daughters two sisters one brother and six grandchildren
The Shiner United Methodist Church bids farewell to Rev. J. Gordon Talk after three years as pastor. A June 7 farewell at the Fellowship Hall featured sandwiches and ice cream. The Talk family departs June 9 for Goldthwaite where Rev. Travis Rider and his wife with three children arrive. A welcome is planned after Vacation Bible School.
Lavaca County remains in Congressman Kazen’s District 23 after a Texas redistricting plan approved in Austin. The plan shifts Wharton Matagorda and the southwest corner of Brazoria into Congressman Young’s District 14, while Kazen loses Liveoak McMullen Duval and Jim Wells.
Former Shiner mayor and businessman Adolph Richter died Friday in Yoakum after a lengthy illness. He was 82 years 3 months and 29 days. Services were held Sunday in Shiner with burial in Shiner City Cemetery. he is survived by wife Valasta Valenta Richter and several nieces and nephews. A fuller obituary will appear next week in the Gazette.
Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative starts its fifth annual Food Fun For Juniors cooking program for fourth and fifth graders. Patteann Daniel leads with Beverly Mahler and Jo Ann Been assisting. Sessions run June 14 to 17 at Shiner High and St Paul High, 9 11 and 1 3 daily. Graduation includes a Willie Wired Hand Salt and Pepper Shaker and a Mother’s Favorite Kitchen Helper certificate. About fifty students enrolled from Shiner schools.
The Women of Shiner United Methodist Church announce their annual rummage sale on August 7 and 14 in the Gus Wolters building across from the Shiner Gazette office. Readily sold items include dishes jewelry cologne rugs curtains furniture and children's clothing. A donations drop event is set for July 21 with morning and evening sessions at the Wolters building.
Joe F Trojcak of Route 4 Halletsville Moravia died May 29 1971 at 77.6. Funeral services were held May 31 at 1 45 p m at Kubena Funeral Home Halletsville and 3 p m at Moravia Catholic Church with burial in SPJST Cemetery Moravia. Officiating Rev Francis Kalina. Rosary Sunday at 7 30 p m at the funeral home chapel by parishioners. Surviving wife Aloisa Fojtik Trojcak four daughters a son 17 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was born November 17 1893 in Moravia Lavaca County Texas. He was a retired farmer. He had six children with first wife Agnes Drozd who died 1943. He remarried about 1950. Preceded in death by a son Willie in 1923 and a brother Adolph Trojcak.
Hospital notices list patients in Shiner Yoakum Hallettsville Flatonia Schulenburg and Hermann Hospital. Dismissals include Emma Runk Eugene Wagner Terezie Brom Frances Kasparek Hilda Otto and Mark Beal convalescing at home after surgery. Grand Theatre announces continuous weekday matinees with new start times.
The summer program runs June 7 through August 20 with 8 am to noon hours. Elementary library opens Monday Wednesday Friday and high school library on Tuesday Thursday. Closed July 5. Rules cover checkout limits, replacement costs, reference restrictions, audiovisual permissions, conduct expectations, due dates, and 5 cent late fines to enforce orderly use.
Congressman Abraham Kazen of Laredo introduced legislation to exempt agriculture from new Department of Transportation truck operator rules. The measure argues 18 to 20 year olds are mature enough to drive farm trucks and cites Texas practice and Medina County claims on accident costs. It frames young drivers as essential for farming families and cautions against added paperwork.
Word received reports James P. Miculka slightly improved. Cheer cards may be mailed to Route 3 Shiner Texas 77984 and will be forwarded to him.
The Country Bake Shop will offer cakes pies kolaches rolls strudel cookies and more at the July 4th hospital benefit. Buy by slice or whole cake pie or plate to go. homemade noodles also available. Donations may be dropped at Minear Grocery Welhausen's Foodcraft or at Legion Park by 9:00 a.m. July 4. About 1000 guests expected with dancing from 2:00 p.m. to midnight. Admission is 1.50.
The SS Cyril and Methodius parish marked Monsignor John J. Hanacek’s 35th year in the priesthood and his elevation to Prelate of Honor with a May 30, 1971 service. A procession led by Knights of Columbus, a concelebrated Mass, and a Legion Park reception followed the church ceremony. Local dignitaries and parish families attended, praised his work including building projects and cemetery development, and offered thanks for his leadership.
The Methodist Baptist Vacation Bible School closes with a program Friday at 7 in Fell Hall of the Methodist Church. All members of both churches are invited. The event welcomes Rev Travis Rider and family of Rock Springs Texas, new minister of Shiner United Methodist Church. Refreshments follow during the social hour.
Beginning Sunday June 13 1971 the Shiner Public Library will open Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 00 to 11 15 a m and on the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month from 2 00 to 4 00 p m Museum Days. A children's story hour occurs at 10:00 a m on each listed weekday. Books may be returned via a book drop.
Banjes HD Club meets June 15 at 2 30 p m at Mrs Henry Menke home members bring food VFW and Auxiliary meet June 10 8 00 p m at the Post Home A summer adult workshop runs Mondays and Thursdays in June 1 00 to 3 00 p m at Shiner Public School Homemaking Dept Gift giving ideas and creative work Knights of Columbus meet June 17 8 00 p m Parish Gym Officers elected KJZT No 5 corporate communion June 13 8 00 a m Mass KJZT and DO s meet June 13 1 30 p m Parish Gym Special CYO Mass June 13 9 30 a m Ushers listed Offertory participants L Wagner R Othold etc CYO meeting after Mass Parish Gym
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