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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1972
Page
4
The piece argues welfare should aid the aged, blind, disabled, and needy widows with children, but warns against permanent dependence for able-bodied individuals. It calls for improved administration of eligibility and questions future welfare reform bills while stressing taxpayer burden and community needs.
Colonel Melvin N. Glantz, Texas Selective Service director, announced the August Draft Call. First Priority men born in 1952 or earlier with certain draft classifications and a 75 or lower lottery number face induction in August, up from July by 25. An increase to 100 in August pre induction Armed Forces Examinations numbers. Induction orders issued July 3–28 with 30 days’ notice. Local Board No. 51 expects 2 inductions and 10 pre induction examinations in August.
Funeral services for Charles Bohmann of Stockdale were held at 2 00 p.m. Monday June 19 at Myers Funeral Home Stockdale with Rev Dr Otto R Shawe officiating. Burial followed in Stockdale City Cemetery. He died June 17 1972 at Guadalupe Valley Hospital Se guin at age 82 years 2 months 6 days. He was born April 11 1890 near Weimar Texas and survived by Elton Bohmann Seguin Esta Linnssteadter Waco five grandchildren and siblings. He served Hochheim Prairie Mutual Fire and Storm Insurance Assn Branch 14 at Stockdale since 1921 and was nearing its 60th anniversary.
Frank Rohan longtime Yoakum area resident died Saturday June 24 1972 at his Sweet Home home aged 87 years 8 months 6 days. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Monday June 26 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Rev W J Bily officiating. Burial in Sweet Home Catholic Cemetery Buffington Funeral Home Yoakum in charge. He was born October 18 1884 in Czechoslovakia. Survivors include son Julius Rohan and half sister Mrs Theresa Rohan. Preceded in death by wife Sophie and parents plus two brothers.
Funeral services for Weldon Arthur Tieken of 910 St. Peter Street Gonzales were held at 10 a.m. Saturday June 24 at Seydler Hill Chapel and St James Catholic Church with Rev Wenzel Lieb officiating. Burial followed at Gonzales Hermann Sons Cemetery. Rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Friday June 23 at Seydler Hill Chapel. He died June 21 1972 in the Veterans Hospital Temple at age 60 years 8 months 1 day. He was born October 20 1911 in Gonzales. He married Agnes Buxkemper July 21 1942. He served in the U S Army during World War II and was a member of St James Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, a son Weldon A. Tieken Jr., two grandchildren, a brother Henry Tieken, and two sisters Clara Tieken and Gerda Ehrig. He was predeceased by his father, mother, and a brother Waldemar Tieken.
State law requires immunization against four diseases for school students with smallpox vaccination discontinued. Preschoolers to kindergartners should start vaccines now, with medical or religious exemptions by affidavit. Ages 5 11 need polio and measles rubella vaccines with specified doses, older students need diphtheria tetanus boosters every ten years.
A Social Security Office representative from Victoria Texas will be at Shiner City Hall at 9 AM on Monday July 3. Residents may file retirement survivor disability or Medicare claims and ask questions about the Social Security program.
The 5th Barta family reunion is scheduled for Sunday July 9 at the Molton VFW Hall. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and dinner at 12 noon. Families should bring a basket lunch and entertainment will run all day. Albrecht Reunion also set for July 9 1972 at Slovacek's Ballroom with music.
A compiled notice lists Holy Mass hours for Shiner Catholic Church, Methodist Worship times, Baptist Bible Study, prayer meetings, and choir practices. It notes pastors Msgr. Hanacek Patrick Marron Travis Rider and Rev. C C Grosenbacher, plus auxiliary meeting times for church boards and missionary unions.
The 20th Kocian reunion gathered at Sulphur Park on Sunday June 18 1972 with 114 attendees from multiple Texas towns. Officers elected included Johnny Mican president Willie Bartos vice president Jerome A Kocian secretary reporter and Alvin Kocian treasurer. The next reunion was set for June 17 1973 at the same park.
Circle K Corp reports record sales of 128.98 million and net profits of 3.93 million for fiscal 1971 72. Ed Dick notes earnings per share 0.84, up from 0.68, with 25 percent pretax growth to 7.33 million and 142 new stores opened nationwide in 1971 72 across eight western states and multiple western and southwest markets.
Public notice calls for donations to the games stand for Hospital Day on July 2. Items requested include 5 pounds of sugar 3 pounds of shortening 1 pound of coffee or a regular size of detergent left at Welhausen Foodcraft Patek Grocery and Market or Ray's Grocery and Market.
A neighbor remarks on the economy noting the phrase This, of course, is the economy model as a commentary on current conditions. The comment reflects local sentiment about financial trends.
Schedule lists Hallettsville Court House Tuesday and Wednesday 9 to 5 for renewals and tests Yoakum Police Station Friday 9 to 5 for renewals tests Gonzales Court House Monday to Friday 8 to 5 for renewals and written tests Driving tests on Mondays Cuero Court House Monday to Friday 8 to 5 with driving tests on Thursdays
The family of Mrs. Julia Pesek expresses deep gratitude for kindness shown during illness and after her passing. Special thanks to Doctors Wagner Patrick Robert and John Dennis for care, Shiner Hospital staff, Reverend Hanacek Heitkamp Lieb Ferrell, pallbearers Buffington Funeral Home, Gonzales Warm Springs volunteers, those who sent prayers cards flowers and meals, and all who helped. May God bless you.
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