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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1969
Page
2
The Peach Creek Philosopher on his Johnson grass farm on Rt. 3 questions a handwriting reading machine. Shiner reviews a suggested mail service improvement with little effect. Dear editor, a misdelivered paper was read and returned, noting reading harms neither side and curiosity about mail service grows.
William Karnau principal of New Braunfels Junior High School received the Silver Unicorn Award at New Braunfels High School commencement on May 30, 1969 for outstanding service to children. The citation credits his guidance to thousands of students and involvement in academics and recreation.
The Stock family gathering for the fifteenth annual reunion took place at Sulphur Park on Sunday June 1 1969 with greetings in the morning a noon buffet lunch and an afternoon of conversation swimming and reminiscence. Farewells extended the hope to meet again next year on June 7 1970 at the same park.
Miss Gloria Bender bride elect of Victor Jasek was honored at a mixed bridal shower on Sunday June 1 1969 in the Lutheran Social Hall. Hostesses presented gifts including stainless flatware as pink decor and refreshments accompanied by soft stereo music. Jim Balusek of Needville visited the Balusek home Friday and Saturday.
Mrs Glade Welhausen hosted a luncheon for Miss Annie Louise Fikac bride elect of Carlind Blohm at La Mancha Inn Yoakum on May 10 1969. The menu featured stuffed tomato with chicken salad spiced apricots and other desserts amid magnolia decor.
Arthur Gee is listed among Schreiner College students on the second semester honor roll. Fifteen college and nine high school students at Schreiner earned inclusion in the honor roll.
The Balusek families held their 15th annual reunion at Shiner Hermann Sons Hall on Sunday June 1 1969. Thirty families registered with Mrs Allen Leck in charge. A noon fried chicken and sausage dinner followed grace by Rev F E Eilers. Officers were elected with Frank Ressler as president and Mrs Annie Balusek as vice president. The day featured memorial prayers for deceased members and the longest and youngest attendees noted. Moving pictures were taken by Victor Machart and the 1970 reunion is set for June 7 at the same hall.
Arthur Pearce Gee of Yoakum was among the top graduates. Dean W C Weir announced 36 in the college and 25 in the preparatory department earned honorable mention for the final term of the 1968 1969 school year.
U S Air Forces Thailand announces Major Royce L. Reinhart. son of Mr. and Mrs. A J Reinhart of Hallettsville. He receives the Air Medal for aerial achievement in Southeast Asia while serving as an aircraft maintenance officer at Korat Royal Thai AFB. Reinhart is a 16 year veteran, commissioned in 1954, holds a senior pilot rating, and is part of the Pacific Air Forces. His wife Doris is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs F W Daehne of Bay City.
The Methodist Youth Fellowship held its annual end of school swim party on Sunday June 1 from 3 30 to 7 00 p m at Kaspars Midway farm. Election of officers for 1969 1970 followed a short business meeting with names listed.
Al Cpl Rudy G Janik Jr, stationed at Da Nang Vietnam, is promoted to sergeant effective June 1. He previously served with the Williams Air Force Base Arizona crash crew before leaving for Da Nang in February. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Rudy Janik Sr of Shiner, married to Rae Nell Kaiser of Moulton, and his address is Sgt Rudy G Janik Jr AF 15957367 366th CES Drawer 47 FO APO San Francisco CA 96337.
The writer expresses gratitude for expressions of friendship during a stay at Wagner Memorial Hospital. Thanks are given to Doctors John Dennis Robert and Patrick Wagner and staff, and to Rev Fathers John Hanacek Patrick Marron for visits and Holy Communion. Appreciation extended to friends and neighbors for prayers and kind deeds.
Clyde Otto, program chairman, presented A Trip Into Town by Chevrolet Owners Relations to the Shiner Rotary. The film urged pride in one’s job and choosing quality over quantity. Rev. F E Eilers hosted Paul Cooper of Southern Seminary as a summer assistant for the Lutheran Church. Gonzales Club plans a District Conference the weekend of June 7 at Gonzales High School. Eugene Buddy Blohm and Beverly Ann Balusek Jr visited with Emil Balusek Jr and Beverly Ann for a vacation trip.
Pan-American Life Insurance Co. advertises life coverage in Shiner Texas. Joseph Muras, with 46 years in insurance, promotes protection for family security and old age. Contact 594 3871.
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