Rev Joseph Dobes Rites In Houston
The Rev Joseph Dobes died in Houston at 85. He shepherded Shiner Methodist Church from 1909 to 1911 when the Bohemian Mission Circuit served the area. Funeral was June 9 1960 at First Methodist Houston with Bishop Smith officiating. Burial Forest Park Cemetery. Survivors include two sons, six grandchildren, six great grandchildren. He was a retired missionary to Czechoslovakia.
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Chas. Chovanetz
Joseph Dobes
Houston
Mr. Dobes
Shiner Methodist Church
Dobes
Methodist Circuit
Shiner
Sweet Home
Oscar Huebner
Isabel Thulemeyer
First Methodist Church
A. Frank Smith
J. Paul Brown
W. B. Oliver Jr
Forest Park Cemetery
Joseph F. Dobes
William L. Dobes
Atlanta
Czechoslovakia
Bomar Street
S.P.J.S.T. Lodge
Schraer Family Attends UT Austin Graduation
Mr and Mrs Ben Schraer attended the University of Texas commencement in Austin on Saturday June 4. Their son Joseph Edward Schraer earned a civil engineering degree and now works for the Texas Highway Department in Houston. Alvin Schraer and son Alvin Jr of San Antonio also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Schraer
University of Texas In
Austin
Joseph Edward
Joseph
Texas Highway Department
Houston
Alvin Schraer
Alvin Jr
San Antonio
Surprise Shower for Miss Chrastecky at Shiner Dine Inn
Miss Emily Ann Chrastecky received a surprise shower Tuesday June 7 at 8 p.m. The event included white carnation corsages for the honoree and her parents future in laws, a reading by Mrs. Harvey Hagens, a word game won by Mrs. Herman Krause, and pink decor with cake and punch. Hostesses were Mrs. Hagens Bannett Kosler and Rebecek, with eighteen guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrastecky
Emily Ann Chrastecky
Shiner Dine Inn
Harvey Hagens
Herman Krause
Frank Bannett
Kirwin Kosler
Ad. Rebecek
Miscellaneous Shower For Emily Chrastecky
Emily Ann Chrastecky bride elect of James Kahanek was feted with a miscellaneous shower on Sunday at Shiner Catholic Gym. The event featured pink carnation corsages for the honoree and mothers, a lime green frock for Emily, readings and piano selections, a decorated cake and punch, and a host of 55 hostesses awarding a complete set of club aluminum. Guests included Edwin and Agatha Machart and others from Houston and local relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Ann Chrastecky
James Kahanek
Shiner Catholic
Homer Sommerlatte
Kirwin Kosler
Barbara Patek
Madeleine Guettner
Rosalie Patek
Rosalie
Annie Marie Patek
Sommerlatte
Irene Pustka
Miss Chrastecky
Emily and
James
Harvey Hagens
Bridal Shower Honoring Margaret Chilek in Yoakum
A come and go shower for Miss Margaret Chilek, bride elect of Jim Loos, was held at Saint Joseph's Gym Yoakum on Tuesday June 7 from 7 30 to 9 00 pm. Green and yellow themed decor featured white linen and daisies. Family and friends presented gifts while guests enjoyed cake nuts and punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Chilek
Jim Loos
Saint Joseph’s Gym
Yoakum
Patricia Chilek
Gratcian Chilek
Ethelyn Jo Renken
Mary Jo Chilek
Sharon Chilek
Agnes Chilek
John Chilek
Felix Chilek
Frank Loos
Miss Chilek
Mrs. Chilek
Mrs. Loos
Charlene Myers
Margie
Jim
Alice Simper
Barbara Patek
SLA Fall Festival Planned by St. Ludmila PTA
The St. Ludmila Academy PTA executive board met June 6 with Mrs. Adolph Korenek elected president. The annual Fall Festival was dated for October 9 and preparations will be detailed at the September meeting. Mrs. Jerry Mikes and Mrs. Denver Muelker head floor finishing committees beginning June 21. Treats for Vacation School were approved. next meeting is August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ludmila’s Academy Pta
Adolph Korenek
Jerry Mikes
Denver Muelker
Lt. George Minear Transferred To Calif
Lt. George Minear enjoyed a three day leave with his parents and many friends while en route from Waco AFB to Mather AFB in Sacramento California for further training after navigation school. He was joined by Lt. Herb Edwards of Toledo Ohio also transferring to Mather AFB. They left Wednesday by auto for the west coast. Mrs. C E Harper and son Charles arrived from Toledo to visit their daughter and sister Mrs. John C Gilbert. Rev. Gilbert and sons visited, and Mrs. Chas William Goerte Jr and daughter Jeannie of Midfield were weekend guests of her mother Mrs J C Blohm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Minear
Waco Afb
Mather Afb
Sacramento
California
Waco
Herb Edwards
Toledo
Ohio
West Coast
C. E. Harper and Son
Chas
John C. Gilbert
Gilbert and Sons
William Goerte Jr
Jeannie
Midfield
J. C. Blohm
Bridal Shower Guests Greeted at Elegant Affair
The article describes a refined event where guests gathered around a serving table for a sophisticated celebration. The honoree expressed thanks to attendees and hosts for their gifts, including a Universal automatic coffeemaker presented by the hostess group.
Nuptial Vows Tie Emily Chrastecky and James Kahanek
Miss Emily Ann Chrastecky and James Kahanek were married Saturday June 11 at S S Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church Shiner Rev Father John J Hanacek officiated The bride wore magnolia satin with lace veil and carried an orchid bouquet The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Milton Kahanek of Yoakum A reception followed at Legion Park The couple will reside in Yoakum James Kahanek works for the Texas Highway Department Emily Chrastecky formerly of Shiner is employed at Tex Tan Yoakum
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Ann Chrastecky
James Kahanek
S. S. Cyril and Methodius’ Catholic Church
Shiner
John J. Hanacek
F. M. Wagner
Herman Krause
Joseph Chrastecky
Milton Kahanek
Yoakum
Jo Ann Rebecek
Irene Pustka
Victoria
Lillian Mladenka
Houston
Margaret Technik
Anita
Robert Hagendorf Jr
Jerry Rebecek
Jack Sessions
George Boedeker
Lee Johnson
Jimmy Blair
Corpus Christi
Kirwin Kosler
Adolph Rebecek
St. Ludmila’s Academy
Baldwin’s
Catholic and church notices from Shiner area churches
Catholic Daughters of America held a joint installation in Hallettsville with officers named from Court St. Paul 1604 Shiner. Corpus Christi devotion on Sunday after the 8 am Mass. Methodist Church activities listed including Sunday worship and Vacation Bible School reports. Shiner Baptist Church services and programs noted. U.S. news items include church events and visits by families in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
Hallettsville
Barbara Kubena
Sacred Heart Court
Helen Kozielski
St. Paul 1604
Shiner
Robert Wagner
Alfred Brosch
Paul Berckenhoff
Alphonse Jaks
Herbert Wendel
Tony Roeder
Gussie Maneth
Monitor
Isolde Dreyer
Sentinel
Jim Chotenovsky
Marie Wagner
Max Seidenberger
Cecelie Spoetzl
Lillie Hajek
George Watzlavick
Monsignor Markovsky
A. J. Rohan
Yoakum
Luther League Swimming Party Honors Graduates and Confirmands
The Luther League Swimming Party on May 30 honored High School graduates and recent confirmands with a pool dip and refreshments. Calvin Bruns led grace, Arlen Tiken of SWSTC gave a devotional, and heartfelt thanks were offered to contributors. Katherine Ann Neuman baptized at Methodist Church. Rev. John C. Gilbert officiated with James L. Sullivan and family as sponsors.
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Methodist Church
Methodist Youth Fellowship
W.S.C.S
John C. Gilbert
Luther League
Grace
Calvin Bruns
Arlen Tieken
SWSTC
Henry Neuman
Austin
Katherine Ann
James L. Sullivan
Missionary Society Plans Lunch For Workers Conference
The Women’s Missionary Society of the Baptist Church met on Wednesday June 1. Mrs Ray Seale Mrs Arnold Stanek Mrs Thomas Hughs and Mrs Sydonia Henkhaus were appointed to plan the noon meal for the workers conference on June 24. Henkhaus led a lesson titled Missions in Brazil. Meeting closed with prayer.
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Women’s Missionary Society
Baptist Church
Ray Seale
Arnold Stanek
Thomas Hughs
Sydonia Henkhaus
Brazil
Methodist Dedication of Church School Services Installed Officers
Dedication services of the Methodist Sunday School were held. New church year officers installed include Mrs. Don Kaspar as Chairman, Elton Zander as General Superintendent, and several superintendents for Membership Cultivation, Adult Work, Youth Work, and Children's Work. Luther League notes report the June 6 meeting, welcome to 1960 confirmands, and election of officers Carlind Blohm president and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Elton Zander
Mary Lou Ross
John Gilbert
Wesley Bible Class
Ernest Hajek
Chili
Methodist Sunday School
Don Kaspar
Commission On Christian Education
Ernest Pruett
Norman Davis
Lee Littlefield
Edward Kasper
Walter Schmidt
Wesley Bible
Eula Schultz
John C. Gilbert
Betsy Ross
Ernest Pruetz
Mayme Merseburger
Richard Williford
E. A. Ross
Luther League
Carlind Blohm
Oehlke
Maurice Ward
Bonnie Buesing
Gloria Janca
Johnny Dierksen
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Farm Bureau
Shiner Farm Bureau
the Legion Park
Bill Helmick
Texas Farm Bureau of Fire Insurance
J. W. Lindsey
C. Y. Jacobs
Alfred Schramm
Mrs. Weldon Schramm
Emily Chrastecky
Edwin
Agatha Machart
Ladgie Pavelka
Bohus Sustala
Machart
Kathy Machart
Morris L. Voelkel
John Meeks
Kemah
Edgar Wolters
Poe Fat Jo
Dre
Texas
Helen Janik
Frank J. Janik Sr
SLA
Calif
Blackwall
Whitewall
Goodyear
Raymond's Auto Supply
V. Frank Perry Jr
Lester Lockett
Perry
Leslie
Lori Ann
Lometa
Lometa Methodist Church
Vernon Perry
Flatonia-Shiner
Rev. Perry Sr
U. S. Army Chaplaincy
J. L. Mikulik
George Valis
Welhausen
S.S. Cyril & Methodius’ Catholic Church
J. J. Hanacek
Sacred Heart
Shiner Baptist Church
Charles Russell
CDA
Vasassin Bible School
Johnny Zissa
Evelyn Marie
Shirley Ann
Edwin Kneifel
Ad. Richter
First National Bank
Edwin J. Oehlke
Shiner Brethren
Gordon Hejl
Baptist Wms Meets
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