12 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1969
Page
1
Notes and Comments laments flag desecration and urges respectful observance on June 14. The piece argues the flag represents freedom and national ideals, calling for pride and a reminder of constitutional principles as America marks its history.
R L Phinney announces that taxpayers will use pre-addressed Form 1040 ES vouchers for estimated federal income tax payments. Only voucher No 2 should be returned with the June 16 payment. The new system identifies payments and credits accurately, and follows declarations from 1969. Taxpayers can obtain vouchers from any IRS office.
Southern Texas taxpayers may see higher estimated tax payments if the 10 percent surcharge is extended past June 30. District Director R. L. Phinney urged taxpayers to adjust their June installment if Congress extends the surcharge, and to watch for further notices and guidance.
Distributors gathered at Mountain View Ranch in New Braunfels on Saturday May 24 for a Shiner Brewery promotional planning session. A ranch tour, barbecue lunch, and fishing followed the 2 p.m. meeting led by Dr. E A Grist who announced the 1969 theme Shiner Beer the Festive Beer.
A Social Security Office representative from Victoria Texas will be at City Hall in Shiner at 9 a m on Monday June 16 1969 to assist residents with retirement survivor disability and medicare benefit claims and answer questions.
Lavaca County Historical Survey Committee met in Moulton to discuss marker plans for the 1836 Texas Army crossing at Rocky Creek nine miles north of Hallettsville. A marker project was approved with progress on DSA award, and a junior historian program eyed for fall.
Funeral services for Louis Joseph Balajka were held at 9 15 a m Tuesday June 10 from Buffington Funeral Home Shiner and continued at Sts Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church A Requiem Mass was offered by Fathers Hanacek Hybner and Marron Burial was in Shiner Catholic Cemetery Pallbearers included Eugene Kubena Ben Novak Joe Preisler Frank Roznovsky Joe Stary and Adolph Korenek Balajka aged 70 years 4 months and 1 day died June 8 1969 after an extended illness He was born February 7 1899 in Bohuslavice Moravia came to America in 1901 and lived near Moulton He married Christina Fojtik in 1920 and Betty Dolezal in 1946 He is survived by his wife two daughters Adela Janisch and Georgia Hubner a son Eugene Balajka a sister Mrs Josephine Kubena eight grandchildren and several relatives.
The Shiner Clippers host the Schulenburg Merchants at Green Dickson Municipal Park on Sunday June 15 at 3 00 p m.
Funeral services for Adolph J Hybner were held in Shiner Texas with a Requiem Mass at Sts Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Surviving family included grandsons and great nephews, with many relatives attending. Hybner, age 81, died June 4 1969 in Frank Wag our Memorial Hospital after months of illness. He was a lifelong Catholic and active in Knights of Columbus and KJT.
The Babe Ruth League expands recruitment to include 16 year olds in addition to 13 to 15 year olds. They cannot pitch. The last day to sign up is Saturday June 14. Complete the application blank on the back page and return to Shiner Motor Sales.
On May 30 1969 three rural mail boxes were stolen and twenty six others damaged in Shiner Texas. A June 5 1969 postal inspection followed as investigators pursue the act of willful destruction of U S property. The notice cites Sec 1705 of federal law and asks for information to aid ongoing investigation led by Postmaster Arthur T Ward.
Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative sponsors the Food Fun For Juniors program in Shiner starting Monday June 16. Sixty six girls from fourth to sixth grades in Shiner Area schools enroll to learn Creative Cooking For Special Occasions under GVEC advisors Anne Howard and Marie Cockcroft at Shiner High School and St Paul High School. Morning sessions 9 to 11, afternoon 1 to 3 Monday through Thursday with Friday graduation exercises. Each graduate receives a Mother's Favorite Kitchen Helper certificate and a Willie Wirehand apron followed by a Punch Party for graduates and parents.
Winnie Vrazel a 79 year old Shiner resident and last surviving member of her immediate family died at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital on June 5 1969. Funeral services were held at home in Shiner and at St. Joseph Catholic Church with a Requiem Mass. Burial followed beside her parents in Yoakum. Pallbearers included Laddie Vrazel Johnny Vrazel and others. She was born December 6 1889 in Engle Fayette County Texas and lived in Shiner since 1931. She was survived by nieces nephews and other relatives. Her death leaves heartfelt sympathy for mourners.
Edwin Zimmermann of Rt. 2 Shiner underwent major surgery at Methodist Hospital Houston on Tuesday June 3. He is reported to be improving satisfactorily. Address: Edwin Zimmermann c/o Methodist Hospital Room 602B Houston Texas 77025.
The message expresses condolences to those grieving and extends sympathy to all who mourn, honoring the departed and their loved ones during this time of loss.
Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner plans a flag raising on the eve of Independence Day. Chester Terpinski announces an 8 by 16 foot two sided painting to top the building with lamination and spotlights. Officials and media are invited to attend. More details to follow in the Gazette.
Hospital patients listed include Louise Osborn, Joe J Vincik, Ella Blohm, Ed Nollkamper, Frank Cervenka, Joe Schovassa, John Valenta, Ernest Zappe, John Kurtz, Gail Hajek, Edward Albert, Joseph Drabek, Joe Janda, Frank Kunetka, Pedro Leiva, Shiner, Carrie Janak, Hallettsville, Mary Branecky, Flatonia, Robert Foster, Gonzales, Teresa Lynn Erwin, Clute. Dismissed this week are William Wendtland, Albin Drabek, Jerome Siegel, Charles Pesek, Robert Welf and baby, Edwin Gallia, Theodore Wenske, Louie Ray Erwin, Jimmie Machart.
Multiple local meetings and gatherings scheduled for June 1969 including Troop 232 Boy Scouts at 7 30 p.m. June 16 at Parish Gym for Camp Tom Wooten planning. fishing outing for Pack 232 on June 21 at 4 30 p.m.. Shiner High SYS meeting June 19 9 30 a.m.. KJZT D O s June 21 at Green Dickson Park. Kransky reunion June 15 at Shiner Hermann Sons Hall. Metal family reunion June 15 at Sulphur Park. VFW Auxiliary June 12 8 p.m. at Post Home. Knights of Columbus June 19 8 p.m. Parish Gym. Hermann Sons Shiner Lodge June 16 8 p.m.. Burjes Home Demonstration Club June 17 2 30 p.m. Green Dickson Park. Barta reunion June 22 1969 V F W Hall Moulton with registration 10 a.m. and lunch at 12 noon.
United Dr. Martin Luther Church finishes the Vacation Church School with the theme Jesus and the Church. Attendance reached 75 students with 25 teachers and helpers. Parents and friends may view crafts on Thursday evening June 12 and Friday morning June 13 from 10 to 11 a.m. Directors Mrs Oscar Buesing and Mrs Otto Gloor thank all who served in the program.
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