Flag Theme Celebrates American Heritage And Freedom
A patriotic column extols the flag as the symbol of America highlighting the legacy of courage from pioneers and the integrity of national ideals. It urges displaying Old Glory on Flag Day with a Veterans of Foreign Wars notice. Local social notes follow about visits and trips, including Walter Kowalik and others visiting Shiner and Kerrville for church and conference events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary
Shiner Memorial
Shiner
Texas
Walter Kowalik
Panna Maria
Anton Janik
Kowalik
Karnes County
A. and
M. University
Janik
Gilbert Janecek
Ben Janecek
Yoakum
F. A. Dolezal
Felix Hubner
John Williford
Don Zander
Mt. Wesley
Kerrville
Mets Roll Colts 9 0 in Babe Ruth League Victory
Vaclavik pitched seven innings for the Mets in a 9 0 win over the Colts. Nerada Pohler and Turek drove in runs in the first and second innings as Mets jump started with four early scores. Colts win their next game against the Yankees is previewed for Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
METS
Vaclavik
Strong
Fikae
Nerada
Kutach
Pohler
Hajek
Kram
Turek
Colts
Yankees
Machacek
Othold
Fikac
Brosh
Streng
Zimmerman
Simper
Caka
Wehman
Shiner honors Kay Wolters valedictorian at 1964 graduation
Kay Wolters of Shiner High School earned multiple honors at graduation including the State of Texas scholarship, an award from the Texas Council of Church Related Colleges, and the Knights of Columbus Good Citizenship Award. She led as band majorette and drum major, held FHA and student council posts, served in the National Honor Society, and planned to study English and education at the University of Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Lynn Wolters
Shiner High School
Kay
FHA
National Honor Society
FFA
Bluebonnet Girls
Shiner Methodist Church
MYF
University of Texas
District 4-H Leadership Lab Held at Texas Lutheran College
The District 10 4-H Leadership Lab met at Texas Lutheran College Seguin June 9 to 11. Lavaca County attendees included Billy Schindler Billy Grafe Marilyn Bludau Beatrice Mladenko and Nancy Appelt who serves as District Council Delegate. Accompanying staff were Mary Francis Burmeister and John V Lindsey. An impressive memorial service preceded the meeting conducted by the Legion Post and Auxiliary members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Lutheran College
Seguin
Lavaca County
Billy Schindler
Billy Grafe
Marilyn Bludau
Beatrice Mladenko
Nancy Appelt
Nancy
Mary Francis Burmeister
John V. Lindsey
Legion
Locally Known Students Spend Summer Abroad in Europe
Suzanne and Skippy Wolters of Houston travel with Diane Ley and families for an educational European tour. Suzanne attends the University of Vienna. Skippy joins the Youth Ambassadors program through Experiment In International Living. They will study in Europe and live with German families during a four week German immersion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzanne Wolters
David
Skippy) Wolters
Carlton Wolters
Houston
Europe
Shiner
Edgar C. Wolters
Suzanne
University of Vienna
Austria
Diane Ley
Miss Ley
Athens
Lucerne
France
Germany
Frankfurt
Oslo
Stockholm
Copenhagen
London
Stratford On Avon
Rome
Italy
Skippy
New York
Havre
Hamburg
Homecomers Welcomed in Old Town Return
Mr. and Mrs. George Minear receive a warm welcome back to their old hometown. He completed four years and ten months in Navigator 13 47 with captain’s rank. Mrs. Wilbur Minear and Mrs. G. W. Minear also return from base visits as families settle into the vacated home previously held by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Yates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Buddy) Minear
Gordon Yates
Minear
Wilbur Minear
Leona Cimrhanzi and Anthony Machicek Wedding in Shiner
Miss Leona Cimrhanzi of Shiner married Anthony Machicek of Hallettsville in Saints Cyril and Methodius Church Shiner on April 11 1964 in a Nuptial High Mass. The ceremony featured bridal lace gown and floral arrangements with a reception at Hermann Sons Hall and music by Bennie Wenske and his Country Music Masters. The couple will live seven miles west of Yoakum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona M. Cimrhanzi
Shiner
Anthony A. Machicek
Hallettsville
Saints Cyril and Methodius’ Catholic Church
John J. Hanacek
Alphonse Jaks
Louis V. Cimrhanzl
Joe L. Machicek
Frances Machicek
Arthur Darilek, Jr
Houston
Alice Hajek
San Antonio
Lorine Simek
Schulenburg
Margaret Boedeker
Jimmy Vaclavik
Franklin Mozisek
Cimrhanzl
Hermann Sons Hall
John H. Machicek
Bennie Wenske
Hallettsville High School
Yoakum
State Blue Award Winners Announced for 4-H Clubs
Lavaca County blue award winners include I. E. Valenta and Nancy Appelt of Sacred Heart 4-H Club for Cooperative Demonstration and Kathy Matus of Moravia Club for Clothing Educational Activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
I. E. Valenta
Nancy Appelt
Sacred Heart
Kathy Matus
Moravia Club
Hajek to Receive Doctor of Philosophy Degree at Auburn
Auburn University will award 16 doctorates at the June 3 commencement in Cliff Hare Stadium. Benjamin F Hajek of Shiner is among the graduates, as the spring quarter ceremony marks the year’s total 1 826 degrees with 49 master’s and 605 bachelor’s degrees also awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Benjamin Frank Hajek
Shiner
Auburn University
Cliff Hare
Hajek
621st Mess Kit Repair Co Meets at VFW Home
The Shiner branch of the 621st Mess Kit Repair Co held its regular monthly meeting at the VFW Home on Monday June 1 1964. Major General Ray Wiese opened the session in Col Emil Balusek Jr’s absence and all business was completed. A social hour followed with a meal prepared by S/Sgt Robert Werner and the WAC Detachment. Donations supported the main course from 1st Lt Arnold Riske, with guests Ronnie Dodds and Hugo Pohler among others. The Sulphur Park swimming party was postponed due to cool weather. The next meeting is set for Monday July 6 1964 at an announced location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
621St Mess Kit Repair Co
VFW
Emil Balusek Jr
Ray Wiese
Robert Werner
WAC
Arnold Riske
Ronnie Dodds
Hallettsville
Hugo Pohler
Emil Matus Sr
Emil Matus Jr
Edwin Hillen
C. J. Sofka
Walter Glatzert
Robert Dubose
Elton Aschenbeck
Gonzales
Sulphur Park
Gratitude Note From Lavaca County Precinct 3 Winner
Steve A Roznovsky expresses sincere gratitude to Lavaca County Precinct 3 voters for supporting him in the Democratic runoff. He pledges to serve all residents, bears no ill will toward opponents, and thanks supporters for their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Steve A. Roznovsky
Also Mentioned on This Page
P. O. Box
Lee J. Sedlmeyer
PRESS
America
Washington
Lincoln
Jefferson
Guettner
Wagner
Aschenbeck
Perry Francis
H. G. Koether
Jay
Great
N. Ave. C
7Th Street
Shiner, Texas
Martin Boehm
Alvin Boehm
Kay Is
The
Mrs
Max Wolters of
Bennie Addicks
Franklyn and
Lawrence
Sylvia Dusek
Weimar
John A. Zissa Jr
Ceive
Telva
Robert
Eugene
O. A. Kosler
Gerard
Martin
St. Rose of Lima Catholic
Msgr
A. F. Drozd
Oscar Fisseler
Alphonse Padalecki
Shiner Catholic Church
St. John’s Seminary
Timothy Kosler
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Lgion
Georgie Benes
Willie Menke
Louise Breithaupt
Walter Lenz
Dept. Child Welfare
Doris Aschenbeck
Rosalie Patek
Blue Bonnet Girls State
Angie Jaks
G. W. Minear
Glade Welhausen
Little Rock
Ark
Dad
Hoskins, Nunn-Bush
Edgerton
Bradford and
Stevens
Dudley Hoskins
Wayne Dostalik
John Cimrhanzl
Arthur Darilek Jr
Joe Heiman
George Machicek
Leonard C. Boedeker
John J. Machicek
Emil Ondrusek
Joe P. Novak
Mary Strauss
Christine Zemanek
A. W. Nollkamper
R. W. Dickson
Karen
Russ
el Paso
Mr. Dickson
Pan American Airlines
Wm. Werndtland Jr
Lavaca County Tribune
Benjamin F. Hajek
United States Brewers Association, Inc
International Life Bidg
Austin 1
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