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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1973
Page
2
A faith based message urging family church attendance to shape youth character. Citing Judge Sam Tatum the text notes that among about 51 000 youths before his court only 28 had parents who regularly attended Sunday School and church. It urges making church attendance a family habit and highlights the value of church programs for all ages.
Jerome Kocian ends a long career spanning Lavaca County schools, the Maritime Commission war service, and roles as principal at Komensky, Dickson, Louise, Garwood, and Rice. He and wife Alice Henkhaus have six sons, three daughters, ten grandchildren, and plan travel and ranching after retirement.
Gregory couple announces the engagement of Deborah Kay Knief to Airman Walter Mark Huff. Both graduates of Gregory-Portland High School. Huff, in the US Air Force, stationed at Holloman AFB New Mexico. Wedding set for July 21 1973.
The Shiner Farm Bureau gathered for a weather plagued Family Night Barbecue with Milton Harborth of Seguin as guest speaker. Harborth urged active participation and youth involvement, noting Farm Bureau's broader aims beyond tires and insurance. Red Seiler received a farewell plaque as he departs for full time ministry. July 10 meeting canceled due to Hallettsville Queen contest.
Ninety one descendants of Josef and Rosalie Pechacek gathered June 15 16 1973 at the VFW Hall Seymour for the fourth annual reunion. Surviving children attended including Theresa Marek Emil Pechacek Albin Pechacek Joe Pechacek and Louise Churchill. The gathering featured meals memories viewing a family history book and photos, a business meeting, and plans to meet again in Seymour. Special guest Vincent Kulhanek traveled from Westover. Oldest attendee Theresa Marek 85. youngest 2 months Baron Heilmer.
Delmareen Laas of Shiner will marry Doyle Ray Briscoe of Walters Oklahoma in a July ceremony. The Shiner Hospital Benefit on July 1 offers unique cloth flowers and is part of a Days celebration with country kitchen fish pond games entertainment and prizes. Relatives exceed 300 with attendees from New York Wisconsin and many Texas cities.
John T. Dierksen, son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Dierksen of Shiner, is listed among UT Austin law graduates at the spring 1973 term. The dean released the roll of about 330 Doctor of Jurisprudence candidates from The University of Texas School of Law. Hospital Day in Shiner features a country sausage stew and German style potatoes menu with pastries and two large meals on Sunday July 1, 1973.
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