Quality Pharmacy Druggists vs Bankers in Pony League thriller
In a June 22 Pony League clash the Quality Pharmacy Druggists beat the Bankers of First National Bank 11 to 9 after two extra innings. Maurice Ward pitched for the Druggists and Ronald Migl starred for the Bankers. The teams borrowed Little League players for the game. The June 26 rematch saw the Druggists win 13 to 12 in seven innings with Ward again on the mound and Ward, Lenz, and Nevada handling the Battery for the Druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Gregory Wagner
Raymond Vincik
Bankers
Maurice Ward
James Nevada
Ward
Jimmy Vaclavik
Ronald Pfeil
Michael Wagner
Dennis Muelker
David John Sterling
Shiner Motor Sales Corvettes
Corvettes
Corvetters
Quality Pharmacy
Thomas Lenz
David Marcak
Patrick Kram
Ronnie Pfeil
John Williford
Bobby Burke
Donald Lahodny
Gene Henkhaus
Shiner Motor Sales
Lahodny
Don Zander
Carlind Blohm
James Darilek
Demons Rout Shiner 12 2 In Wild Seventh
La Grange Jaycee Demons erupt for seven runs in the seventh to beat Shiner Clippers 12-2 in Shiner and stay atop the South Central Texas Amateur League. Butch Blume leads with a trio of extra base hits as Trav Etzel and Ovie Roensch share pitching duties. Smithville Merchants stay one game back after 15-1 win over East Bernard Maroons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grange
Jaycee Demons
Shiner Clippers
Shiner
Smithville Merchants
East Bernard Maroons
Charlie Otto
Trav Etzel
Ovie Roensch
Carroll Sembera
Butch Blume
Demons
Otto
Smithville
Dvan Dyal
Merchants
East Bernard
Mgr
Billy Fritz
Schulenburg
Texans
Weimar
Henry Kalich
Jimmy DeWitt
Local births bring joy to families across area
A series of births reported this week includes Diane Marie Kurtz born June 17 in Victoria weighing 6 lb 13 oz to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kurtz. Lori Dell Bryan born June 20 to Mr. and Mrs. Billy Bryan of Alvin. Lori Ann Loos born June 20 in Yoakum weighing 7 lb 4 oz to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Loos. Cynthia Ann Weit born June 21 in Port Lavaca weighing 5 lb 13 oz to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weit. John Leslie Argubright born June 22 in Robstown weighing 7 lb 3 oz to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Argubright. Grandparents and great grandparents named accompany each birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Kurtz
Victoria
Victoria Hospital
Diane Marie
Linda
Ronnie
Elsie Nevlud
Louis Nevlud
Louis Kurtz
Shiner
Billy Bryan
Alvin
Lisa Ann
Lori Dell
Laddie Drabek
L. B. Bryan
Jim Loos
Yoakum
Huth Memorial Hospital
Felix Chilek
Frank Loos
Yoakuu
Val Chilek
O. C. Rice
Elton A. Moeller
Flatonia
Raymond Vincik
Charles Veit
Homer Argubright
Aqua Dulce
Robstown
John Leslie
C. W. Kram
Harry Wahl
McNamee
Kansas City
Missouri
Clippers Fall to Demons in Fourth Place Tie
La Grange Demons beat Shiner 12 2 as Butch Blume tallied a triple double and Poochie Kindler went 2 for 3. Shiner slipped into a two way tie for fourth in SCTAL with 10 hits and two runs. Game set for July 4 at Clipperfield with a 3:00 p.m. start in Shiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Clippers
la Grange Demons
Demons
Clippers
la Grange
Butch Blume
Poochie” Kindler
Shiner
Weimar
Nada
Clipperfield
When Grant Traveled Texas Corridor 115 Years Ago
Describes Texas from Corpus Christi to Brownsville as seen by Second Lieutenant U S Grant during Zachary Taylor’s march to Matamoras. Notes water scarcity, need for large wagon trains, reliance on traders and smugglers for mules, and wild horses between the Rio Grande and Nueces. Concludes with a quip on driving right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Corpus Christi
Rio Grande Valley
U. S. Grant
Zachary Taylor
Brownsville
Grant
Cor Christi
Matamoras
Rio Grande
Nueces
Local Social Notes From Shiner and Nearby Towns
Mrs Ray Muenich and Mrs Lil lie Janca with young Bobby left Wednesday for New Orleans to ship a car to France returning by train Friday. They plan to join Ray Muenich in Nancy France in about a month. Katherine Ann Blohm of Corpus Christi visited relatives in Shiner. Erwin Wagener is on vacation from Garbade Lumber Co. Gus Pfeil and Ivan visited San Benito. Wendtland family of Rosenberg spent the weekend here. Seidenberger completed two weeks vacation from Raymonds Auto Supply. Mrs L C Merrem and Leslie Jr of San Antonio visited Mabel Merrem Sunday. Mr and Mrs P W Buechman spent Sunday at Moravia with Willie Zappe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Muenich
Lillie Janca
Bobby
Muenich
New Orleans
France
Wm. Muenich
Tech
Nancy
Katherine Ann Blohm
Corpus Christi
Shiner
Arthur Blohm
Peggy Jean
Erwin
Sally) Wagener
Garbade Lumber Co
Gus Pfeil
Ivan
San Benito
W. W. Wendtland
Rosenberg
Johnny Seidenzer
Nk Wendel
Seidenberger
Raymond’s
Auto Supply
L. C. Merrem
Leslie Jr
San Antonio
Mabel Merrem
P. W. Buechman
Moravia
Willie Zappe
Funeral Rites Held For Henry Hessler Sr.
Funeral services for Henry Ben Hessler Sr. a Hallettsville resident, were held Monday June 26 1961 at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Father Anton Rudolph officiating. He died June 24 after a lingering illness at age 58 years 11 months and nine days. He operated Hessler Meat Market and was a member of local Catholic organizations. Survivors include his widow Julia and two sons Henry B. Hessler Jr. and Leon A. Hessler, plus siblings, grandchildren, and many relatives. Rosary was recited at the funeral parlor and at church by parish groups and orders. Pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ben Hessler
Hallettsville
Kabena
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Anton Rudolph
Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery
Hessler
Julia Kolos
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Knights of America
Henry B
Julia) Hessler
Henry B. Hessler Jr
Leon A. Hessler
Bessemer
Ala
Alfred
Emil A. Hessler
Julius Hessler
Wharton
Sophie Henneke
Theodore Golsch
C.D
Local church schedules and convention notes
A listing of church schedules for Cyril and Methodius Catholic, Methodist, Shiner Baptist, United Dr. Martin Luther, Shiner Brethren, and Jehovahs Witnesses. Includes mass times, confessions, church activities, pastors, and convention attendance details in Shiner and Houston.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Shiner Gasette
Shiner, Texas
Lee J. Sedlmeyer
Pony League Baseball
Ronnie Migl
Marvin Patek
Kenneth Sonntag
Bob Sterling
Elton Zander
Dick Williford
Mr. Or
Herbert Albert
Gonzales
Ab Dreyer
Ausec
DeDear
Cf Schurig
C Bubolz
Lf Herman
Kindler
Roznovsky
Rf Sembera
P Petrek
Ahoever Gates
Krejci
Boyce House
Lillian Mladenka
Leonard B. Mladenka
Lillian
Jerry Rebecek
Charles Rebecek
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Rt. 4
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Henry Hessler, Sr
SS. Cyril & Methodius’ Catholic
J. J. Hanacek
Sigismund Wojciechowski
Dilworth Mission Church
Sacred Heart
Methodist Church
Methodist Youth Fellowship
W.S.C.S
John C. Gilbert
Shiner Baptist Church
Charles Russell
Niemeyer
Brackenridge Park
E. L. Balusek, Jr
Beverly Ann
E. L. Balusek
Elizabeth Gerdes
George Janssen
Emma Juengermann
George Herder
Peggy
ElRoy Blohm
Johnnie Jemelka
Jack Feltins
Point Comfort
Emil Migl
Ad. Jemelka
Willie Harabis
F. J. Jemelka
James L. Haverda
Kyle
Marie Haverda
John Haverda
Dolores Drabek
Christ
Luther League
Ladies Aid
Church Council
Edwin J. Oehlke
Shiner Brethren Church
H. E. Beseda
Daniel Marek
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Houston
United Worshipers
Melville C. Ehlers
Bayou City
Sam Houston Coliseum
N. H. Knorr
Watchtower Society
Witnesses’ International
New York
George Valis
C. B. Welhausen and Co
Lilly Creamland
HUNT
Star Grocery Phone LY
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