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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1968
Page
4
Public flags adorn buildings and homes as residents reflect on America's heritage and freedoms. The piece highlights the flag as a symbol of national values and divine blessing, urging display on June 14 and noting Veterans of Foreign Wars events. A second note lists parish Mass schedules for Shiner Catholic Church.
The church lists classes and services with Church School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at 10 45 a m Choir practises Thursdays at 4 00 p m Official Board meets the third Wednesday at 8 00 p m W S C S meets the fourth Wednesday at 3 00 p m Rev J Gordon is the pastor.
Shiner Baptist Church lists services and programs with Rev. J Earl Bryant as pastor. Shiner Brethren Church announces a worship service on Sunday June 16 led by Rev. John Bravenec. United Dr Martin Luther Church holds multiple services and meetings weekly under Pastor F Eilers. Nearby visitors from multiple Texas towns are noted among Shiner relatives.
The Texas Woman's University 65th annual spring commencement was held Sunday with TWU president Dr. John A. Guinn as speaker. Bachelor’s master’s and doctorate degrees were awarded to recipients including Lillie Svatek of Flatonia for a B S in Nursing. she is sister of Mrs Larry Sedlmeyer of Shiner.
Miss Donna Kay Douglas and Walter Lane Henkhaus Jr. were married Friday May 31 1968 at Lovers Lane Methodist Church Dallas. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend Thomas Shipp with a velvet organza gown and chapel length train. The couple plans to reside in Houston after a wedding trip to New Orleans.
A June 1 1968 gathering at Mrs. Joe Stluka's home celebrated the 25th wedding anniversary of Robert Struka Sr. and Violet Vrazel, with relatives presenting gifts, a lunch, and a decorated anniversary cake. The couple, married June 1 1943 at Saints Cyril and Methodius Church, were joined by their three sons, daughter-in-law, and grandchild Lisa Stluka.
Eugene Streng of Shiner was named to the 127 member dean's list at Texas A&I University. The list honors the top three percent of students enrolled for 15 or more semester hours, per Dean Robert D. Rhode.
Irene Buske and Eugene Cerny were feted at a June 1 1968 pre nuptial party at Green Dickson Park Pavilion. Hosts included the Stratmans Pfeils Zappes and Reese IV. Guests enjoyed a East meets Thai theme buffet with fried chicken ham giblet rice salad fruit and coffee. The honorees received a silver set from Thailand. Attendees included Cerny family members and the Buske family.
Regular hours run Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays open 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Season swim tickets are on sale at the pool at 7.00 per person 11.00 for two people and 15.00 per family.
Farmers Home Administration regional meeting in St Louis June 25 28 will discuss checking flow of rural people into urban centers. L J Cappleman Texas State Director and 18 state agency leaders will attend. The agency plans about 1.3 billion dollars in loans to create jobs, housing, and facilities in rural America, benefiting about 4 million people in fiscal 1969.
Miss Carolyn Frances Zimm erman and Jethro Meriwether Hurt III wed at First Lutheran Church Greensboro officiated by Rev Samuel L Sox. reception for the couple at the Zimmerman home. Groom a Frick Collection lecturer and UNC Chapel Hill art history master's holder pursuing a Columbia PhD. Bridesmaids include Zimmermans Kathryn Ruth and Bernardine Gayle with Wallace Hurt as best man. Roster notes Babe Ruth League players and schedules.
Miss Irene Claire Buske bride elect of Eugene Cerny was honored with a Saturday coffee June 8 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Gordon Yates home hosted by Mrs Yates and others. About 90 guests from Austin Houston Pasadena Yoakum and Rockport attended.
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