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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1967
Page
4
A July Fourth message recalls that freedom must be work ed for and protected, honoring the signers of the Declaration of Independence. It notes sacrifices of the 56 signers and urges citizens to safeguard life liberty and the pursuit of happiness against efforts to erode rights.
Peoples State Bank hosts a barbecue and hospitality hour at M. I. Bozka’s Hallettsville home for out of town bankers and local guests during the State Championship High School Rodeo. The June 15 event featured barbecue salads beans and cakes with numerous bank representatives and local figures in attendance. A second group from Dallas and Victoria visited family and friends in the area, sharing tours and meals.
The fifth Kresta reunion met Sunday June 18 1967 at Taiton with Grace led by Albert Kresta Jr. A noon meal, then a meeting, officers elected for next year in Victoria and Hallettsville, and gifts to oldest and youngest members. Attendees from multiple Texas towns attended events of dancing games and conversation.
Shiner Catholic Church lists Mass times Confessions and sacraments led by Father J J Hanacek and Father Charles Carolan plus church groups. Shiner Baptist Church shows Sunday School Morning and Evening Worship and midweek prayer service led by Rev R A Tindall with WMS and Sun Beams activities. United Dr Martin Luther Church outlines worship Sunday School and weekly meetings led by Pastor F E Eilers.
The Gazette announces a new weekly feature titled Come Let Us Reason Together submitted by John of St. Benedict's. The column will begin this week with the first installment.
The Sulphur Park Riha reunion enjoyed meals, dancing, and swimming after a noon barbecue and a 2 PM meeting led by Ben Riha. New members Kristie Svatek David Hargus Craig Filip and Calvin Avery joined the Riha tree. Attendees included families from Seguin Kenosha Houston Victoria and Amarillo.
A note of thanks from Mrs. Charles Rebecka honors De Tar and Frank Wagner Memorial hospitals and nurses at De Tar, with flowers gifts and inquiries. The piece then promotes Christian dialogue across denominations and outlines local and national efforts toward unity and reconciliation through shared prayer and discussions.
George Gannon and John Kelly, former journalist and Notre Dame graduate, live a monastic lifestyle at St. Benedict's Farm east of Waelder. They pursue celibacy, poverty, and service while welcoming others, using modern methods to spread Catholic teaching on their Texas property.
Harvey Barsch noneed presented Clif ford Gann of Cuero, manager of Southwestern Bell Telephone, at the Rotary meeting on June 21. Slides covered latest telephones and Tel Star with Gann detailing upcoming services and future performance. Guests included Charles Blum and visiting Rotarians David Williams and Alton Allen.
Mr and Mrs Arnold A Jurek of Houston announce the engagement of daughter Linda to Johnnie J Dierschke son of Mr and Mrs Johnnie R Dierschke of Moulton. The couple will exchange vows at a Nuptial Mass July 29 1967 in Christ the King Catholic Church Houston.
Cynthia Marie Kramerbauer, Lavaca County 4-H Council president, attended the 1967 District 10 4-H Council Workshop at Texas Lutheran College Seguin June 12 13 and 14. She was elected secretary treasurer of District 10 for the 1968 term. she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Kramerbauer of Shiner.
Mr and Mrs Ben Schraer of Houlton attended the first religious profession of their grandson Steven L Walters at Sarita Texas Also present were his parents Mr and Mrs S L Walters Bernadette and John David of Houston Mr and Mrs Alvin Schraer Patsy and Brenda of San Antonio Seventeen boys made their first religious profession.
A birthday gathering at the Wied community home of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Pustka Sr. celebrated P L Netardus turning 75. Relatives from Gonzales Jourdan ton Victoria El Campo Hallettsville Shiner Jourdanton Houston attended a noon and night feast featuring barbe cued mutton pork turkey and trimmings. Roman Fruit of Victoria provided piano music as Collie Prince cooked the barbecue and guests shared reminiscences.
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