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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1973
Page
1
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Joe Michna of Shiner as they observe their 49th wedding anniversary on Sunday June 24 1973 in a quiet family gathering.
Marvin H Haase longtime Moulton businessman died June 6 1973 at Ben Taub Hospital Houston age 58. Services at Zion Lutheran Church Moulton with interment in Moulton City Cemetery. He survived by wife Leata James Haase son Marvin Haase eight stepchildren and several grandchildren.
The Texas VFW holds its 58th annual convention in Houston June 22 to 24 at the Rice Hotel. National Commander in Chief Patrick E. Carr and National Auxiliary President Lola Reid are slated to attend. Memorial services and joint VFW Auxiliary sessions highlight the program as Texas reports 100.75 percent membership.
Richard Gilstrap, 21, of Kingsville and a Texas A&I senior, died at 9 50 a m Saturday June 16 1973 due to injuries from a late Friday auto collision in Bishop. He survived by parents, two brothers and two sisters. Services were held in Bishop with burial in Kingsville.
Mrs Edna Bryan longtime Lavaca County resident and teacher died May 28 1973 at Stevens Convalescent Center Hallettsville aged 67 5 27 Funeral services were May 30 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel Moulton with Rev Travis A Rider Jr officiating Interment in Moulton City Cemetery Rev C A Seiler presiding Pallbearers Ben E Darilek Thomas Hoyer Rudie Braeuer Harry Meyer James Kolar William Young Survivors include husband Sgt James Bryan and son Jimmy Bryan of Victoria
Hospital schedules visiting periods from 7 00 to 7 30, 10 00 to 11 00, 2 00 to 4 00, and 7 00 to 8 30. Patients listed include Shiner Otto Sander, John Syamken, Mrs Julius Zissa, Willie Hewig, and others. births noted for Raymond Valis and wife with a baby girl on June 16, 1973. Unique cloth flowers available at Shiner Hospital Benefit on July 1.
A delegation of members from Post 6209 and the Ladies Auxiliary of Shiner is expected to attend the upcoming large convention. The event will draw attendees from the post and auxiliary nationwide.
Mrs L F Pavelka aged 65 years 5 months 7 days formerly Mrs Frank Sembera nee Emma Vincik died Monday June 18 1973 in Houston Funeral services set for Wednesday June 20 1973 at 2 30 p m at Buffington Funeral Home Shiner with interment in Shiner City Cemetery
Mrs. Charlie Stefka nee Frieda Heerssen died at 69 years and 13 days on Friday June 15 1973 in M D Anderson Hospital Houston. Graveside rites were held in Shiner City Cemetery with interment following at 2 00 p m. McWilliams Canon Funeral Home of Waller arranged services.
Mrs Delphine Draeger nee Tenberg of 1021 Campbell Corpus Christi died in a nursing home June 6 1973 after a long illness aged 69. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. June 8 at Clifford Jackson Funeral Home with burial at Seaside Memorial Park. Survived by husband Otto Draeger three daughters a son two sisters five grandchildren and one great grandchild. A list of predeceased family members is noted along with mourners from Shiner Austin and San Antonio.
The Catholic Parish of St. John the Baptist in Koerth prepares an all day picnic on Sunday July 29 at the American Legion Hall in Sweet Home with ample food and drink.
Glenn Marvin Coldeway lifetime resident of Shiner died at 2:30 a.m. Monday June 11 1973 in Shiner Hospital after a brief illness at age 22 years 5 months and 3 days. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday June 13 at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. burial followed in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Surviving are his parents Marvin and Irene Coldeway and brother Michael Coldeway, all of Shiner. He graduated cum laude from Sam Houston State University on May 12 1973 with a BS in Environmental Science. He was a member of Alpha Chi and earned a perfect 4.0 GPA. Pallbearers were classmates from Shiner. honorary pallbearers were John Amick and Joe Riddell of Huntsville. The family note includes religious rites and remembrance statements.
Mr and Mrs Dennis G Vincik of Houston announce the birth of a daughter on June 18 1973 at Northwest Memorial Hospital Houston The baby weighs 6 pounds 14 ounces Grandparents are John J Vincik Shiner Edward Jalufka Yoakum The mother is Linda Jalufka Yoakum Mr and Mrs Gary Smith of Austin announce the birth of a daughter Melanie Denise on June 12 1973 at Seton Hospital Austin A sister Shonda aged three and grandmother Willie Peterek Gonzales are noted.
Arthur Schreiber aged 77 years 7 months 10 days died Monday June 18 1973 at Tama Manor Nursing Home Corpus Christi. Body lies in state at Buffington Funeral Home Shiner until 1 30 p m Thursday June 21 1973 then to United Dr Martin Luther Church for services at 2 30 p m Interment in Shiner City Cemetery.
H A Schoenvogel of Witting aged 87 7 17 died Tuesday June 12 1973 at Trinity Lutheran Home Shiner. Services June 14 1973 at United Dr Martin Luther Church led by Rev Clifford Grosenbacher with hymns In The Cross of Christ I Glory and He Leadeth Me. Burial in Shiner City Cemetery. Survived by wife Lilie, son Elmer O Schoenvogel, daughter Iona Mae Pietsch, four grandsons two brothers a sister and two parents…
Marvin J. Adamek will join Farmers Insurance Group Topper Club in San Antonio from June 28 to July 1 as a guest at the convention. Hilton Palacio De Rio hosts, with Jerry Gower as keynote speaker. Delegates come from across Texas for the annual honors recognizing leading district managers and agents.
Infant Jason Scott Trichel son of Allen and Debbie Trichel of Norfolk Virginia died June 15 1973 in Norfolk hospital eight hours after birth. Burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery with services at 2 pm Tuesday officiated by Msgr John J Hanacek. Surviving parents grandparents and great grandparents listed. Out of town relatives from Smiley Galveston Houston Angleton Yorktown and other Texas towns attended.
American Legion Post 201 and Auxiliary meet Tuesday June 26 1973 at 8 00 pm election of officers bring bowl and spoon St Isidor Society No 4 meets Sunday June 24 1973 1 30 pm Parish Gym Shiner ambulance service meeting Thursday June 21 8 00 pm City Hall Chamber of Commerce Room public urged attend Barta Valenta Vasak Havel reunion June 24 1973 Hermann Sons Hall Gonzales bring prepared food plates cups tea provided Family Night supper Shiner Firemen Auxiliary June 26 1973 6 30 pm thawed fryer and side dish to station by 6 00 pm Knights of Columbus meet June 21 8 pm VFW Home election of officers program
A turkey shoot is planned at Ernie's Place on Hwy 90 A East Sunday June 24 starting 1:00 p.m. Participants should bring 12 16 and 20 gauge shotguns shells are provided. Sponsored by KJZT to support the District Queen for State contest.
Four bands will play at the Hospital Day celebration on Sunday July 1 1973 from noon to midnight at Legion Park. The Joe Strauss Group Rudy Kurtz Orchestra Odd Group and Joe Patek Orchestra perform polka waltz and western music while a dance in air conditioned hall runs 2 pm to midnight with bands Velvets Sundowners Country Classics and the Rounders. A big country auction features generals and antique items. Two meals served starting 11 am. Donations accepted at First National Bank Shiner Post Office Welhausen's Patek's or Ray's grocery stores. The hospital fund seeks $50170.00 and a July 4th commemorative auction items include a Liberty pattern hand sewn bed spread and a 1000 piece U S Presidents puzzle donated by Mrs Emilie Vrazel.
George Valls, chairman of the auction committee, asks for donations for the Hospital Day Benefit auction set for Sunday July 1 1973. Donations may be left at Welhausen Hardware Co with large items picked up June 30 by calling 594-3107 or 594-3868.
Funeral services for Dossie Brownlow a lifelong Shiner area resident were held Friday June 8 1973 at 10:30 a.m. at New Jerusalem Baptist Church Shiner Burial followed at Blue Bonnet Hill Cemetery under Jamison Funeral Home Yoakum Brownlow born June 17 1917 died June 4 1973 survived by his wife six children four grandchildren parents two brothers and one sister Easter preceded him in death
A May report records one city alarm a small grass fire caused by sparks from a passing train. No county alarms. Reminder to avoid pressurized cans in sun dashboards or window sills to prevent incidents.
The Pink Ladies of Shiner Hospital Auxiliary will run the annual rummage sale with proceeds supporting the local hospital. Details on date and location to be announced. E. L. Balusek Jr. is a patient at Citizens Memorial Hospital room 307 Victoria Texas. his mother and daughter visited recently.
Clarence A Kempe entered Citi zens Memorial Hospital in Victoria Texas. He is in Room 507 undergoing a series of tests. Mail will reach him at the given address.
A Turkey and Ham Shoot will be staged at Machart’s Store in Charlottenburg Sunday June 24 beginning at 2 00 p m Bring your 12 16 20 Ga shotguns Shells furnished Public cordially invited Shoot sponsored by St Paul Junior Class See ad elsewhere.
A book titled Between Parent and Child by Haim Gi nott is missing from Shiner Public Library. If found, please return it to the book return slot at the library.
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