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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1973
Page
1
The City of Shiner held a meeting at City Hall on Thursday June 21 1973 to appoint a Committee of the Shiner Community Volunteer Ambulance. The session focused on organizing volunteer support and establishing committee roles.
Mayor Marcak appointed H. C. Morton Jerry Kresta Raymond Valis Denver Muel ker Max Voskamp and Bennie Simper to organize a voluntary ambulance unit. Morton named chairman and Voskamp coordinator. A June 27 meeting in Hallettsville will discuss operating a paid service. another June 29 meeting in Shiner City Hall invites all drivers and attendants.
Congratulations to Joe W Konecny who will be 87 years old Saturday June 30 1973. Mr Joe resides at Stevens Convalescent Center 106 Kahn St Hallettsville.
The Shiner Hospital governing board announces near completion with furnishings and equipment being installed. All government approvals are in place and dedication and an open house will occur once equipment is operational. Expected opening late July or early August with the new premises offering improved facilities for supporters.
Donations urgently needed for the fish pond at the July 1 Hospital Benefit. Shiner Girl Scouts sponsor the stand and seek prizes or cash from citizens by Friday evening. Prizes drop offs at French's or Winns. Cash gifts to Lana Brzozowski or Marilyn Mraz, 594-3192.
Independence Day will be observed as a holiday in Shiner on Wednesday July 4. All stores except usual exceptions will close for the day. The First National Bank and the Shiner Post Office will be closed and there will be no rural route deliveries.
Pink Ladies with plants meet at Legion Park by 9 30 a m Sunday July 1. 621st MKR Co meets July 2 at 7 30 p m Green Dickson Park. CYO meets June 28 at 8 p m Parish Gym. Hospital Benefit books due July 1 Jr Girl Scouts meet June 30 3 30 a m Scout Hut. Hospital Auxiliary meeting July 3 7 30 p m new hospital lobby. Shiner CYO June 28 8 p m Parish Gym. Albrecht family reunion July 8 Slovacek Ballroom bring lunch.
Residents of Shiner and surrounding area urged to gather excess wearable clothing costume jewelry and household items for an upcoming rummage sale. Watch the Gazette for the sale’s place and date.
Harold D. Johnson, patient at Huth Memorial Hospital in Yoakum Texas, was scheduled for surgery Tuesday morning in room 209. The community wishes him a speedy recovery.
James Ondres of 931 Fair Ave San Antonio died 6 40 am Friday June 22 1973 in Methodist Hospital aged 75 5 10 Funeral held 2 pm Saturday June 23 Buffington Shiner with Rev Elwood Jensen officiating Burial Shiner City Cemetery Pallbearers E T Gibson Robert Dornak Glen Bloodworth Herbert Mueller H Wenske Arnold Nollkamper All of Yoakum Shiner natives survive wife Hattie Hedlund daughter Pearl Hedlund brothers Ben Ondrias William Ondrias sister Hedwick Hunn grandsons Mark and Matt Hedlund.
St John’s Catholic Church near Schulenburg on FM Road 957 will hold its annual Fourth of July celebration on Wednesday. Stew and fried chicken with all the trimmings will be served. See ad elsewhere.
No shots will be given on July 4 at the Hallettsville Court House. Immunizations will occur on Thursday July 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pearl Gummelt monitors the schedule.
SHS graduating class of 1961 will hold a reunion Saturday June 30 1973 at the Shiner VFW Home starting at 2 00 p m. Attendees should write Adolph Velek Jr to confirm. Food and drinks provided. Also a library note about a missing book Between Parent and Child by Haim Ginott.
Mrs Adolph Ehler nee Victoria Wick of Moulton died June 11 1973 at Shiner Hospital after a long illness A requiem mass was held at St Joseph Catholic Church Moulton with burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery Pallbearers were her nephews The family note recalls her birth in 1905 and marriage in 1927 to Adolph Ehler She leaves a husband a daughter two sons sisters brothers and six grandchildren with a devout faith and membership in St Joseph Catholic Church and VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
Mrs L F Pavelka of Houston formerly Mrs Frank Sembera nee Emma Vincik of Shiner died June 18 1973 at 7 50 p m in Houston She was 64 Born January 11 1909 near Shiner Lavaca County Texas Services were held June 20 at 2 30 p m Rev Henry Beseda officiated She was a member of Houston Brethren Church and joined United Dr Martin Luther Church in Shiner Pallbearers included nephews Edwin Machart Erwin Vincik Ernest Vincik Ira Simmons Erwin Pavelka and Paul A Tenberg She was one of 15 children survived by husband L F Pavelka siblings and many nieces and nephews
The First National Bank will close for the entire day on Wednesday July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Maeker of Rays Grocery and Market announce their sixth anniversary sale this weekend Customers and friends are invited to visit and register for free prizes to be awarded.
Elmer H. Othold aged 51 of 8021 Jensen Houston was electrocuted around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday June 20 1973 at his apartment house workshop when electricity jumped from a table leg to a gasoline can lid. His body was found at 8:25 a.m. by manager Heino Jackson next to his tablesaw. He was a self employed carpenter and painter and served in World War II. Funeral details and survivors listed.
Shiner Trail Riders invite all members and prospects to a Sunday ride starting at 9 30 a m from Midway Cash Store to the Hospital Day celebration at Legion Park in Shiner.
The SCTAL All Star Game pits North Zone against South Zone on Wednesday July 4 at 3 00 p m in Flatonia. Each zone picks an 18 man squad. Shiner Clippers place four players Robert Fikac Garland Steinmann Reggie Othold Doug Ressler with Carroll Sembera named South Zone manager.
Arthur Emil Schreiber of Corpus Christi dies at 77 after a decade of illness. Funeral services set for Thursday at United Dr. Martin Luther Church with the Rev. Raymond Wolf officiating. He leaves a wife Lillie, son Elton, daughter Violet Hanzelka, and eight grandchildren.
Visiting periods are 7 00 to 7 30 AM 10 00 to 11 00 AM 2 00 to 4 00 PM and 7 00 to 8 30 PM. This week’s patients include Shiner Louise Bonar den Annie Schovassa Edmund Kremling Julius Zissa Ewald Koenning Willie Hewig William Gerum Catherine Siegel Bruno Sitz Pete Ha nak Adolph Havel Leon Hessler Lukas Cerny. Dismissals include Otto Sander John Syamken Anna Broz Jim Brom Frank Branecky Morris Boedeker Joe Valis Henry Malinek Billy Hahn with baby girl and another baby girl to William Darilek.
Enthusiastic plans emerged at the Travis Outreach Parents Group meeting on Wednesday June 13 1973 following a Lavaca County Court decision to fund a sheltered workshop for mentally retarded county residents Aimed at locating a suitable building and forming an advisory board the session featured a slide show by Lou Young Travis State School staff developer Assistant The next meeting set for July 11 1973 will include a guest speaker from Austin to discuss workshop activities and community involvement.
Local warnings note more venomous snakes in tall grass and weeds after heavy rains. Jay Paul Kasper reportedly killed an 18 inch copperhead and a 20 inch coral snake along Boggy Creek near the Methodist area. Parents urged to monitor children near grassy and weedy areas and creek banks. Births list two baby girls born in June 1973 to William Darilek and Billy Hahn.
South Texas event aims to raise funds for a new 30 bed hospital near completion. Dennis Mraz reports all chairmen are proceeding well as volunteers seek items for auctions and booths. Food, beer garden, music, dances, flower and bake booths, and a kiddie fish pond are planned at Legion Park with a $50 170 goal and details for donations.
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