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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1965
Page
2
Baccalaureate services scheduled for Sunday May 16 1969 at Shiner High School Gymnasium feature scripture reading and addresses by Leah Seale Rev F E Eilers Rev Edmund Deane Rev R A Tindall Dr C D Tisdale Jr Williford and Father John Hanacek with service honors.
Arrangements are set for the Annual Spring Charolais Sale at Union Stock Yards San Antonio on May 29 1965. The sale features 104 animals including 27 purebred Charolais bulls 14 Charolais Cross bulls 8 purebred Charolais females and 55 Charolais Cross females with many females calf at side. 73 head are in the regular sale followed by a separate 31 bull sale all bulls breeding age and fertility tested.
Relatives and friends from Houston, Yoakum, Seguin, Luling, El Campo, San Antonio, Hallettsville, Gonzales, Victoria, Clute, Moulton and beyond attended the last rites for Robert F. Mikes. Names listed include Bennie Mikes Jimmie Patek Jr Ludwig Mikes and many more relatives.
The family of Robert F. Mikes expresses heartfelt thanks for sympathy and support after his death. Gratitude is given to Rev Alphonse Padalecki for consoling words, Howard Funeral Home of Houston Buffington Funeral Home staff and pallbearers, for Mass offerings, cards, flowers, and meals. The family extends blessings to all helpers.
Rockport Texas Inland Fisheries biologist Elgin M Dietz says Medina Lake near San Antonio shows an unprecedented black bass hatch. He notes the shallow waters are swarming with young fish and compares the spawn to hatchery yields, with 1953 tenure and 1957 1958 crops as benchmarks while lake level rises aiding feeding and predator avoidance.
Paris and sons, Stella Krejci, Rosie Jobb and John Jobb families listed. Rosenberg notes Edward L Mikes and Ed ward L Mikes. Flatonia mentions Rudy Zemlicka. Port Lavaca lists Rudy Kurtz Jr. Ganado shows Jerry Novosad and son. Galveston cites Joe Maffie and others.
In Brewster County Texas the Black Gap Wildlife Area reports two more lambs joining the bighorn herd, bringing total to 28 head after three new arrivals. Tom Hailey of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department notes potential additional births and possible future outside-range exploration.
August H. Maneth, vice president and cashier, declares the accompanying report of condition true and correct to the best of knowledge. Directors attest to its accuracy, stating the same for the bank’s liabilities assets and capital accounts, including totals for deposits and surplus.
Mrs A C Pfeil named honoree at a Mother's Day family dinner held at Shiner Hermann Sons Hall. A noon barbecued chicken dinner with trimmings was served. Attending were numerous Pfeil relatives and friends from San Benito La Vernia El Campo Seguin Yoakum Shi ner and nearby areas.
Port Isabel Lighthouse on Padre Island attracts many sightseers with a 75 foot cylindrical tower and modern facilities. Supt. Jess W. Ickes notes rising out of state and out of town visitors, especially in winter, with totals for January to March reaching 1605 1159 and 1220 respectively. The tower climb uses a fool proof stairway and a surrounding bridge. Built in 1852 the lighthouse still displays prisms and whale oil lamps.
Health experts predict more than 6000 drownings this summer. Learn to swim and stay with trained supervision. Don’t dive unknown waters, overestimate abilities, or swim alone. Wear a life jacket, keep pools safe, teach children to swim, and know CPR and artificial respiration.
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