Shiner News Briefs Include Wedding, Reservists Training
The Shiner Gazette notes the wedding of Betty Jean Lane to Raymond R. Loew at St Marys Cathedral in Austin on June 14 with guests visiting in Shiner afterward. Four Shiner reservists from Company E of Yokum completed a second week of summer training at Fort Polk Louisiana. Members of the Texas Own 90th Infantry Division, including Sgt Marvin J. Adamek and others, numbered over 5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanis Rothbauer
Moulton
A. L. Valek
Betty Jean Lane
Raymond R. Loew
Austin
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Valek
Raymond Prasatik
Menard Ivy
Prasatik
Shiner
Company E
Yoakum
Fort Polk
Louisiana
Marvin J. Adamek
Joseph T. Patek
Donald R. Mueller
Anthony A. Jaluska
Texas
90Th Infantry Division
Birthday Honoree Surprised by Friends at VFW Home
A group of relatives and friends gathered on the lawn of the VFW Home Thursday June 19 to surprise Mrs. Joe R. Mikesh on her birthday. After gifts were opened a buffet of fried chicken and trimmings followed for attendees including Bill Mikesh Gonzales Frank Michna Flatonia Ludwig Matus Halletts ville Jerry Mikes Joe Michna Agnes Michna George Watzlavick Emil Ondrusek Raymond Malina Jim Cerny Hugo Schwabe John Degenhardt Leo Bartel and Joe R. Mikesh Shiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Joe R. Mikesh
Bill Mikesh
Gonzales
Frank Michna
Flatonia
Ludwig Matus
Hallettsville
Jerry Mikes
Joe Michna
Agnes Michna
George Watzlavick
Emil Ondrusek
Raymond Malina
Jim Cerny
Hugo Schwabe
John Degenhardt
Leo Bartel
Bobby
Shiner
The Robe in Cinemascope at Cole Theatre Hallettsville
The Robe in Cinemascope and color plays at the Cole Theatre Hallettsville on Thursday and Friday June 26 27. The Bible epic portrays the New Testament with lifelike CinemaScope and stars Richard Burton Jean Simmons Victor Mature and Michael Rennie. Simmons stars as the Robe carrier amid the story of Marcellus and the garment at the Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole Theatre
Hallettsville
Rome
Richard Burton
Jean Simmons
Victor Mature
Michael Rennie
Miss Simmons
Lloyd C. Douglas
Marcellus
Burton
Jesus
Gas Man On Vacation Notice from Evans family
Gas man on vacation from June 23 through July 7. E A Evans and family away. O C Rutledge, manager of other service men from Yoakum, will handle calls. For service calls phone 4 3344, Shiner Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Evans and Family
O. C. Rutledge
Yoakum
Shiner Drug
Knezek-Chudej Rites Solemnized at Shiner Catholic Church
Miss Margaret Knezek daughter of Mr and Mrs Willie Knezek of Shiner and George W Chudej son of Mr and Mrs George Chudej of Houston were married at 8:00 am Saturday June 7 in Shiner Catholic Church. Rev Father John J Hanacek officiated. Attendants included maid of honor Miss Janice Chudej and best man Alfred Fric. The ceremony featured a candlelit altar with white gladioli and fern and a nuptial Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Knezek
Willie Knezek
Shiner
George W. Chudej
Houston
George Chudej
Shiner Catholic Church
John J. Hanacek
Jimmie Mauric
Adolph Heiman
Janice Chudej
Moulton
Alfred Fric
LaVerne Chudel
David Kloesel
Hallettsville
Jeanette Jurica
Schul
Ella Mae
Lorene Knezek
Aaron Chudej
Wedding Details Highlight Navy Blue and Pastel Blue Attire
The bride and groom's wedding featured navy blue and pastel blue outfits with pink and white carnations. Ushers Johnny Knezek and Edwin Gallia Jr. escorted guests as a reception followed at Legion Park Shiner. The bride, a St Ludmila’s Academy alumna and Memorial Hospital nurse, wears mint for travel. the groom is a Moulton High School ’56 graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ludmila’s Academy
Memorial Hospital
Houston
Moulton High School
Engagement Party Honors Marlene Wendel and Patrick Wagner
Mr and Mrs Herbert Wendel celebrated the engagement of their daughter Marlene to Patrick Wagner at a home party on Monday evening June 16 following the Solemn Engagement. Attendees included Rev John J Hanacek Mrs Frank M Wagner Dr and Mrs Robert J Wagner and Dr and Mrs John Dennis Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Wendel
Marlene
Patrick Wagner
John J. Hanacek
Frank M. Wagner
Robert J. Wagner
John Dennis Wagner
Luncheon Honors Summer Wedding Party in San Antonio
Miss Marlene Wendel hosted a bridesmaids luncheon at the Camelia Room in San Antonio for attendants chosen for her July wedding. Matron of honor is Mrs. John Michalee of Shiner. bridesmaid is Miss Kay Dismukes of Kerrville. Attending ladies were accompanied by their mothers Mrs. Herbert Wendel Mrs. Frank Jaks and Mrs. C M Dismukes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Wendel
Camelia Room
San Antonio
John Michalee
Shiner
Kay Dismukes
Kerrville
Herbert Wendel
Frank J. Jaks
C. M. Dismukes
Local Couple Plans Home After Six Months Military Service
The groom completed six months in the armed forces and is employed at Weingarten's in Houston. They plan to establish their home together after his training service concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weingarten’s
Houston
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