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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1969
Page
4
The piece reflects on the enduring meaning of the American flag through quotes by Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt and urges Americans to honor and fly the flag on June 14 Flag Day. It emphasizes loyalty, freedom, and national unity in a commemorative tone.
A vivid defense of Old Glory as the symbol of American ideals and freedom. It honors the courage of pioneers and the legacy of Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson, urging displays on Flag Day June 14 and vowing the flag shall never die. Veterans groups Shiner Memorial Post 6209 and Ladies Auxiliary promote its message.
The Shiner Luther League annual meeting on June 2, 1969 elected Sandy Kaiser as president succeeding prior leadership. New officers include Nancy Harbers as vice president, Kathy Hoepken as secretary, Connie Kaiser as treasurer, and Barney Matocha as reporter. A hayride was planned for Friday June 13 from 7 30 to 11 00 p.m. with discussion and closure by Sandy Kaiser. Nearby visitors Eugene Blohm, Jay Ray, E L Balusek and Beverly Ann Balusek joined weekend guests at Balusek residence.
Mr and Mrs C D Stanton of Greenbrier Arkansas announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn Kay to David J Sterling son of Mr and Mrs Robert H Sterling of Conway Arkansas A July 5 wedding is planned David is the grandson of Mrs Fred H Cook Sr of Shiner Texas
Shiner Cub Pack 232 joins Yoakum Cub Pack 224 for the 1969 Pinewood Derby at Yoakum City Park on May 29, drawing 25 Shiner and 40 Yoakum Cubs plus about 350 attendees. Den leaders present awards, advancing cars through heats with winners crowned in three age groups.
Miss Gloria Ann Valigura and Harry Steven Uthoff were married at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Moulton on Sunday June 8 1969 at 1 30 pm in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev Robert Schmidt. The bride wore an organza gown with Alencon lace and a Watteau train while attendants wore yellow and white. The couple will reside in Victoria after a reception at the Moulton VFW Hall and plan a Monterrey Mexico trip before returning June 12.
Final results list first place 8-year-old Paul Hranitzky of Shiner, second Jeff Wagner of Shiner, and third Patrick Strauss of Shiner. The evening closed with the Pledge of Allegiance and praise for Cub Scouting as a strong family program.
Miss Shirley Renken of Victoria and Joseph Owain Friedrichs of Goliad exchanged vows at United Dr. Martin Luther Church Shiner on May 25 1969. The ceremony featured violins organists and a daisied orchid bouquet with numerous Renken and Friedrichs family members in attendance. After a reception at American Legion Park Shiner the couple planned to reside in Goliad.
Frank Pulkrabek of Yoakum celebrated his birthday Monday May 26 at his daughter Rubye Miculka’s home in Shiner. Guests from Yoakum Austin and Shiner attended a barbecue dinner. Mrs Frank Pulkrabek could not attend due to injuries from a car accident at Huth Memorial Hospital Yoakum but sent best wishes.
KJZT Society met June 8 in the parish gym with 1 p.m. registration. New member Mrs. Margaret Surman and daughter Patricia Rose joined. A $5 assessment donation was given to Mrs. Marie Konvicka who had surgery. A food sale is set for June 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations requested. door prizes awarded to Mrs. Anna Petras and Mrs. Emilie Koneeny.
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Hohlt of Victoria welcome a son Russell Wade born May 23 at Citizens Memorial Hospital weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces. He has a four year old brother Patrick and is joined by grandparents Jim Swatek W. H. Hohlt of Moulton and great grandparents Willie Hoerig Shiner and Charlie Zamykal Fort Worth. Mrs. Robert Welf of Yoakum introduces Berndette Ann born June 4 at Wagner Memorial Hospital Shiner weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces with sisters Melinda Kathryn and grandparents Joe Steffek Hallettsville Nick Welf Moulton and great grandparents Joe R. Steffek Hallettsville. Louie Ray Erwin Clute shares a baby girl born June 8 at Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital weighing 3 pounds 12 ounces.
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