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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1971
Page
1
A nostalgic poem extols a mother's kindness and devotion. It portrays her as sunshine and gold hearted, with soft hands and a love that endures as children grow. The verse notes she is underpaid, works long hours, and remains a family guardian and best friend.
May events include Shiner Game and Fish League meeting at Municipal Park with refreshments and supper, rain plan at Legion Park. Firemen’s Auxiliary dues payable at First National Bank or to Mrs. Alois Herman Route 3 Shiner TX. DeWitt Lavaca Nurses meet May 13 at Shiner Hospital with Dr Wagner guest speaker. Sunshine Party May 6 at 2 pm Parish Gym. St Zdislavy KJZT Wied meets May 10 8 pm Wied Hall. Catholic Altar Society May 11 at 3 pm. Tomas Metal reunion May 16 at Sulphur Park with basket lunch. Cub Pack 232 meets May 6 7 pm. Parish Board meeting May 7 8 pm at St Paul’s library. Christian Mothers May 10 8 pm Parish Gym with Mother’s Day events. May 9 Holy Communion reminder.
John Cook of the Shiner Chamber of Commerce presented awards at the annual FFA father and son barbecue held April 29, 1971 in the Ag Building. Bryan Dullye won 50 dollars for top greenhand freshman. Gary Schoenvogel earned 100 dollars as star chapter farmer of VA II. Rodney Spann received 150 dollars as star chapter farmer of VA III.
Gonzales attorney Munson has been named District Attorney for the 25th Judicial District. The governor telegram announced on Thursday April 28 1971. Schraub of Seguin was appointed Judge of the 25th District succeeding Boettcher who resigned.
Mr and Mrs W A Rice recently moved to Shiner and bought a new home on the Yoakum highway. Their grandson Caryn Brown lives with them. Mr Rice sells plumbing supplies in the area and plans to start a plumbing service and stock locally and in Gonzales. They previously lived in Corpus Christi.
Dr Harry Vogt a Fayette County native is the new veterinarian in Yoakum announcing a temporary office at 103 Path Street for veterinary medicine practice.
Sulphur Park Swimming Pool on Shiner Moulton Highway 95 will open for the summer Sunday May 9, owner Henry Seidenberger announced.
Larry Gene Benes earned the Eagle Award at United Dr. Martin Luther Lutheran Church on Sunday April 18 1971. The 17-year-old Shiner High senior, son of Mrs. Mike Benes Jr, joined Troop 231 in 1968 and advanced through all ranks earning 23 merit badges. He plans to attend Texas A&M University in the fall and serves as senior patrol leader among active Scouts and church members.
Funeral services for John J. Dusek 86 were held at Shiner Catholic Church with a Requiem Mass. He died April 29 1971 in Trinity Lutheran Home Shiner Texas. He was born June 23 1884 near Half Moon Lavaca County and survived by a large family and 27 grandchildren 31 great grandchildren.
Herbert Howard Runk 67 died May 2 1971 at Santa Rosa Medical Center. Funeral held May 4 in Shiner with Rev. Tom Clawson and Rev. Charles Farrell officiating. Burial in Shiner City Cemetery. Survived by wife Velma. sister Emma Runk of Shiner. brother Bismark O Runk of Alice. several nieces and nephews.
The SLA St Paul Band plans a Spring concert on Tuesday May 11 at 7 30 p m in the Parish Gym. Featured pieces include Tijuana Holidays Music to Watch Girls By Shangri la and The Magnificent Seven. Solo contest participants and the St Paul Choral Class will perform with special numbers by Pat Janak Michael Kocian Danny Debault Reggie Othold and Paul Hubner.
Elroy Othold of the Houston Cougars tied the UH single season wins mark with a 7-0 win on Saturday April 24. Before then he had a 5 2/3 to 6 innings total, 29 strikeouts and 20 walks, a 2.42 ERA, and left the game after being hit on the leg by a line drive in Thursday's doubleheader at College Station where he lost the chance to break the record.
The Texas House tentatively approved a bill to exempt Shiner Brewery from 25 percent of the 4.30 per barrel beer tax until it produces at least 75 000 barrels in a year. Sponsor Rep. John Traeger said relief would boost output advertisement and sales. Last year Shiner produced 26 123 barrels.
Sister M Angela, First Grade Instructor at St Ludmila Academy, completed a framed painting of The Last Supper during Lent for Trinity Lutheran Home. The artwork hangs in the TLH Activities Room, and TLH invites visitors. Gratitude is extended to Sister Angela and the academy Sisters for their support and help.
Relatives report the death of Florenz Cecelia Tillie Wendel Hennig of Rowena on May 4 1971 Funeral services were set for May 6 at 10:00 a.m. Survivors include sister Elizabeth Braden and brother Herbert Wendel of Shiner who planned to attend with Mrs Wendel and Clarence Braden.
The Shiner Comanche Band hosts a Spring Band Concert on May 13, 1971 at 8:15 p.m. in SHS Gym featuring Beginner Band Stage Band and High School Band. A chicken supper runs 5:00 to 7:15 p.m. with meals eaten in the cafetorium or taken home. Tickets are $1.25 for adults and 75 cents for children.
A Social Security Office rep from Victoria will visit Shiner at 9 am Monday May 10 at City Hall to help residents file retirement survivor disability or medicare claims and answer questions about the program. The article notes the value of the red white and blue Medicare card for those 65 and older.
The Shiner Game and Fish League directors anticipate a large turnout for the annual meeting on Thursday night May 6 at Green-Dickson Municipal Park. Refreshments start at 7 p.m. followed by supper at 8 p.m. Attendance prizes and an hunting film are planned with officers’ reports to be given. If it rains the meeting moves to Legion Park.
Rosa Lee Kurc 85 of Yoakum died April 29 1971 in Huth Memorial Hospital Yoakum after a three week illness from a fall. Funeral May 1 at St Joseph Catholic Church Yoakum with Buffington Funeral Home in charge. Interment Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include four daughters one son and numerous relatives.
This week’s hospital roster lists patients by town: Shiner Agnes Patek John Kattmann Mrs Fred Berger Willie Wegener A B Harper Stanley Ivicic Mrs Frank Winkler John Nagelmueller Mrs Albert Havida Mrs Hilda S Stach Mrs Norbert Huber Moulton Joe Herman Louis Targac Norman Strandtman Flatonia Mary Branecky Yoakum Adolph Simek Waelder Allen Mosley Sweet Home Fred Opera. Dismissals include Gus Ehler Joe Machacek Sr Mrs Alvin Kocian and baby girl Mrs Alex Sengelmann Mrs William Hamlin Mrs Jim Kocian Mrs Isabel Thulemeyer Ed Nollkamper Matt Migl Mrs Estevan Martinez and baby girl Mrs Leonard Sklar and baby girl.
Music students of Sisters Bernadette and Marilyn will present a recital at Parish Gym on Sunday May 16 1971 starting at 8 00 p m. Performers include Patrick Seidenberger Sharon Boehm Judy Wagner Carol Beal Donna Koenning Karen Hartman Chris Connie Corning Randy Haas Mark Matula Bobby Aschenbeck Mark Hubner Marvin Wagner Sharon Picha Sabrina Watzlavick Carla Beth Kubicek Cynthia Hubner Paulie Hubner Michel Siegel Kay Little and Mary Ann Janisch. Public invited.
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