Operation Deathwatch cautions drivers for July Fourth weekend
Texas motorists are warned of an expected 27 fatal motorcades and 4000 damaged cars during a three day Fourth of July crackdown. DPS director Col. Homer Garrison Jr says 1500 people may be injured with some crippled for life as authorities urge careful driving and planning to avoid incidents.
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Texas
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas Dps
DPS
Homer Garrison, Jr
Garrison
Nation's First Bale Ginned At Mission
The 1960 first bale of cotton was ginned near Harlingen 40 miles from Mission weighing 456 pounds. Grown by Ray Barnick, the bale was to be delivered to the Harlingen police station to meet first bale prize rules. Barnick previously won in two years. The Harlingen cotton committee will judge eligibility for a $2,500 prize including $1,500 cash and $1,000 at auction. The first bale was certified to be sent to Helena, Montana for governor Price Daniel’s validation at a Governors Conference.
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Ray Barnick
Harlingen
Barnick
Harlingen Chamber of Commerce
Cub Scouts Pack 232 Breakfast After 6:30 Mass
The Cub Scouts and their fathers will hold a breakfast at Welhausen Dam on Sunday June 26 after the 6 30 Mass. Bring plates cups knives and forks. Firemen's Wives Auxiliary meets Tuesday June 28 at 8 00 pm at City Hall to discuss important matters. American Legion and Auxiliary meet Tuesday June 28 at 8 00 pm with a note of a new meeting date.
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CUB Scouts
Welhausen Dam
Firemen’s Wives Auxiliary
American Legion and Auxiliary
Gonzales County Savings Declares Twenty-First Dividend
The Gonzales County Savings and Loan Association awards its 21st semi annual dividend at 4 percent on all savings and investment accounts to be paid June 30 1960. Over 2600 share in 119000 earnings for January 1 to June 30 1960. Total savings surpass 6.3 million with assets over 7.3 million and 3800 customers. The office is at 429 St George St Gonzales Texas.
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Gonzales County Savings and Loan Association
Federal Home Loan Bank
Department of Banking
State of Texas
Lynn Smith, Sr
R. H. Walker, Jr
T. M. Wright
Henry A. Majerski
Edward Reese
R. L. Miller
Ross Boothe
W. R. Knight
W. B. Denman
Adele Holt
Dorothy Bond
Association
St. George St
Gonzales
Texas
L A Student Wins 3rd Place In State Poetry Contest
Robert Wagner son of Mr and Mrs Edwin M Wagner won third place in the State Poetry Contest sponsored by Catholic Daughters of America He is a 5th grade student who previously placed first at St Ludmila s Academy He received 5 00 prize for the state honor His poem speaks of witnessing Christ miracles and the risen day Other readable facts include the name of his parents and the sponsoring organization.
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Robert Wagner
Edwin M. Wagner
Catholic Daughters of America
Robert
St. Ludmila’s Academy
Decision Day at Shiner Methodist Church June 26 Vote on New Church
The Shiner Methodist Church official board and Rev Frank D Charlton announce an all members over 18 may vote on Sunday June 26 at 830 am. The service will be devoted to discussion and the vote on building a new church and accepting land from the Welhausen family. A building committee will be elected and empowered.
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Shiner Methodist Church Official Board
Frank D. Charlton
Welhausen
Hospital patient list includes multiple individuals this week
The hospital lists current patients including George Boedeker Jr Mrs Frank Schiapata Edward Berkenhoff Mrs Louis Fishbeck and baby girl Betty Jewel Hull Mrs Frances Meyer Shiner Mrs Emma Fehrenkamp Moulton Mrs Frank Konvicka Hallettsville Harley O Helm Camp Waelder Mrs Sterling W Kuecker and baby boy Cuero. Dismissed patients include Barbara Benes Jo Ann Wehmann Mrs Edward C Vinklarek Mrs Alfred Garcia Mrs Jimmie Maurice and baby boy John F Vinklarek Edwin Jaehne Mrs Ben Florus.
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George Boedeker Jr
Frank Schiapata
Edward Berckenhoff
Louis Fishbeck
Betty Jewel Hull
Frances Meyer
Shiner
Emma Fehrenkamp
Moulton
Frank Konvicka
Hallettsville
Harley O. Helmcamp
Waelder
Sterling W. Kuecker
Cuero
Barbara Benes
Jo Ann Wehmann
Edward C. Vinklarek
Alfred Garcia
Jimmie Maurice
John F. Vinklarek
Edwin Jaehne
Ben Florus
SPIST Convention Closes in San Antonio with New Officers
The 18th SPIST Convention in San Antonio adjourned Friday night after a seven hour session. Six Supreme Lodge officers and seven directors were elected for four years, with several Temple residents winning key posts amid a number of shakeups. The delegates also approved pension, scholarship, and aid funds and set the next convention for 1964 in Waco. bids from Galveston and El Paso were noted.
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SPIST
San Antonio
Supreme Lodge
Edward L. Marek
Joe B. Henry
Joseph Koliha, Jr
August Kach
Temple
John Chupick
Raymond Urbanovsky
Urbanovsky
Ben Zabcik
Chupick
John Kubena
la Grange
Frank Stepan
Bellville
Henry Vitek
Granger
Charles Navratil
Navratil
Robert Cervenka
West
R. E. Broz
San Angelo
J. M. Skrabanek
Bellaire
E. P. Stalla
Edna
Charles Holasek
Corpus Christi
Orchard
Gajevsky
Waco
Dallas
Galveston
el Paso
Erlene Pavlicek Named Constable At Girls State
Erlene Pavlicek daughter of Mr and Mrs Simon Pavlicek served as Constable of her county during Girls State. She was a citizen of City C known as Lucky C and City C won most offices and stunt night prize. Ben Ann Smith from City C was chosen as a Girls Nation delegate to Washington.
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Erlene Pavlicek
Simon Pavlicek
Girls State
Lucky C
Erlene
St. Ludmila’s Academy
American Legion Auxiliary
Shiner K of C Elects New Officers
Monsignor Netardus Council No 3081 Knights of Columbus met June 16 for officer elections. Grand Knight August Maneth and others chosen by acclamation will be installed July 21. Father Sigismund Wojciechowski spoke on WWII experiences after the session.
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Shiner Council
Smithville
Flatonia
Moulton and Shiner
August H. Maneth
Adolph Seidenberger
Robert Struka
Frank E. Streng
Frank E. Kubecka
Knights
Father Sig
John J. Hanacek
Shoplifter Apprehended In Houston After Shiner Theft
Louis Cockron of Houston was arrested by Houston police and returned to Hallettsville by Deputy Sheriff Guy Henry. He was jailed on $1,000 bond for stealing a $59.50 watch from Wendel Jewelry Store in Shiner on June 15 at about 11:55 a.m. Cockron claimed accomplices backed the plan. The case involved car, key, and trunk-related details and a multi‑agency pursuit.
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Louis Cockron
Houston
Charles W. Frazer
Chief Frazer
Wendel
Gonzales
Shiner
Frazer
Genzer
South Houston
Carr
Chestnut St
Cockron
Justice Court
J.P
Jim Chotenovsky
Sheriff's Department
Hallettsville
Lavaca
Herbert Wendel
Henry
Social Security Rep Visits Shiner for Benefit Claims
A Social Security Office representative from Victoria will visit Shiner City Hall at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 27, to assist with retirement survivor and disability claims and answer program questions. It advises beneficiaries to report address changes promptly to ensure timely monthly checks.
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Social Security Office
Victoria
Shiner
City Hall
Maurice E. Owen
Victoria Social Security Office
Social Security Administration
Houston C of C Guests See Shiner Industry Tour
A Houston Chamber of Commerce Good Will caravan visited Shiner on Tuesday meeting with local officials led by C of C President George Watzlavick. The group toured Kaspar Wire Works and Spoetzl Brewery with guided tours and samples, highlighting local industry and promising favorable Houston publicity.
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Houston
Swank Restaurant
Shiner Chamber of Commerce
Shiner
C. of C
Rosenberg
Eagle Lake
Hallettsville
Schulenburg
Weimar
Columbus
Sealy
Houston Group
George Watzlavick
Victor Stindt
Arthur Kaspar
Glade Welhausen
Don Kaspar
Henry Fietsam
Elton Zander
Herbert Esse
Alfred Schramm
Carlos Dean Wenske
Jos. Muras
Lee Sedlmeyer
Kaspar Wire Works
Arthur
Wire Works
Spoetzl Brewery
Shiner Beer
Spoetzli Brewery
Swank
Annual Clean Up Tips Spur Fire Hazard Checks
A home safety guide urges residents to combine spring cleaning with fire hazard checks. Clear clutter in attics and closets, store flammables properly, avoid smoking in the garage, and follow city rules on outdoor fires with caution and supervision during Clean-Up Week.
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Shiner
Summer Program In Recreation
Attendance at the Summer Recreation Program has risen in weeks two and three. The junior group opens multiple activities from June 27 with crafts games hiking picnics and swims for grades 1 through 6 while afternoons continue for all ages.
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Gonzales County Savings and Loan
L.A
the Risen
Christ
Decision Day Methodist Church
Houston C. of
C. “Good Will” Enjoy Shiner
Herbert G. Turner
Hy. Rockwell
L. M. Armer
National Bank of Commerce
Bill Boyd
First City National Bank
John Bute
James Bute Co
G. D. Clark
Southern Pacific Transport Co
Russell Coffey
Rice Hotel
H. W. Cortes
Heitmann
Bering-Cortes Co
Jack Davis
American General Ins. Co
Howard Dennis
Southern Pacific Lines
A. F. Gallagher
Southwestern Drug Corp
Shelby R. Gibbs
Bay Petroleum Corp
H. E. Grobosky
Bay Hall
Houston Underwriters Agency
Lee Howel
Bank of Southwest
R. C. Husel
Mobil Oil Co
Raymond Lamb
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Charles T. Lansden
Houston C. of C
Allen C. Lee
Houston Lighting & Power Co
Armco Steel
Tom Ludwischer
Ranch Pine Furniture Co
Phillip H. Thompson
Warren Electric Co
Henry Weghorst
Merrill Lynch
Pierce, Fenner and Smith, Inc
Fire Department
George
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