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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1971
Page
4
A Corrigan Times editorial from Elaine Garner praises Shiner Texas for its charm and hospitality after Shiner's regional baseball victory, while Corrigan, Texas visitors recount a warm welcome and a thrilling game despite losing.
The Moravia School Social on June 6 honored students teachers aides trustees Moravia School Club members and guests including County Superintendent and Mrs W A Eilers and Rev Francis Kalina. A barbecued chicken dinner followed. Certificates for perfect attendance and high scholarship were awarded to named students with the term closing May 28. Father Kalina gave a blessing and inspiration.
Friends and relatives gathered at Green-Dickson Municipal Park Shiner on Sunday June 13 1971 for a picnic dinner. Many attendees from Oakdale Calif Corpus Christi Houston San Antonio Odessa Seguin El Campo Victoria Moulton Shiner and surrounding areas offered prayers cards flowers and visits. I express sincere thanks to doctors nurses clergy and neighbors for their care during hospital stay. Mrs Frank Winkler and Mrs Albert Havrda extend gratitude for kindness and support.
Frank W. Hons 88 of Moulton died May 24 1971 in Shady Oak Nursing Home. Funeral May 26 at St. Joseph Catholic Church Moulton with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Survived by two daughters two sons 11 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren and one brother. He served as County and State Surveyor 35 years and was active in St. Josephs Catholic Church and local organizations.
The Vacation Bible School conducted by Methodist and Baptist Churches at the Methodist Church ended Friday June 11 1971 with a varied program. Pastor Rev Travis Rider and his family were introduced by Mrs Calvin Tucker along with teachers Miss Frances Malina Evelyn Malina Mesdames Schwarz Fredericks Pavlicek Malone Stary Minear. Children sang acted a puppet show and play. Parents visited rooms showing handiwork and refreshments of cookies and punch followed a fellowship hour.
St Marys five miles west of Hallettsville marked its 125th parish anniversary and the churchs diamond jubilee with a solemn procession to the church. The program opened at 10 a.m. with a large society procession and music from the Shimek Orchestra.
The Shiner Clippers lost two Southern Zone SCTAL games over the weekend dropping to 4 wins and 5 losses. Schulenburg Lone Star Club beat them 4 to 1 on Friday as Shiner failed to overcome a late rally. Sunday Victoria Shiner Cans defeated the Clippers 8 to 2 with unearned runs and key hits.
On Monday June 7 the Astros edged the Cowboys 11 6 while Gary Benes earned the win and varied players contributed hits including a double by Benes and a triple by Kenny Gibbons. Tuesday June 8 the Hellcats defeated the Dodgers 17 3 with a grand slam by Michael Machacek and Ronald Harabis on the mound. June 10 the Red Sox beat the Royals 6 1 behind David Boedeker’s 3 hit pitching and Tim Kresta’s three singles. June 11 the Braves shut out the Nailers 20 0 as Kermit Price struck out 15 and Preston Price and Derwin Bruns led with two hits each. Additional social notes mention visits by Mrs. B H Mudd and Mrs. J H Menagh after Hinze reunion events.
JAX sponsors the July 4 Hospital Project inviting donors and volunteers to support medical facilities. Organizers outline dates, goals, and contact details for participation and funding efforts.
A list of mourners from out of town paid last rites for Adolph Richter. Names include residents from Flatonia Houston Gonzales Austin Moulton Yoakum San Antonio Hallettsville Mathis Nordheim Wharton Seguin De Leon Victoria and Alice with numerous couples and families noted.
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