Shiner Bicentennial events outlined for June activities
Shiner Bicentennial Committee meets May 6 1975 at the new Fire Station to plan ceremonies. The Howitzer transport from Texarkana to Yoakum is arranged with Army Reserve units and local posts sharing costs. A June 14 1975 10:00 a.m. presentation at Welhausen City Park will feature dignitaries General Butler and Col. McCormick. Ballet, dances, displays, and a Time Magazine Bicentennial issue sale are planned with multiple community groups involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Fire Station
Don G. Kaspar
Bettye Little
Kaspar
James Warner
ARBA
Joe Sestak
Cannon Committee
Shiner American Legion
Shiner Veterans of Foreign Wars
Welhausen
Ogbourne D. Butler
College Station
Yoakum Army Reserve
William J. McCormick
Dallas
Butler
Legion Park
Cameron
Texas- American Revolution
Texas Rangers
Sam Houston
Institute of Texan Cultures
San Antonio
Time Magazine
Funeral Services Held In Shiner For Ed W. Havel
Ed W. Havel died May 10 1975 in a San Angelo nursing home at 85. Services were held May 12 in Shiner with burial in Shiner City Cemetery. Survivors include wife Louise Malina and son Jerry B Havel plus three daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Ed W. Havel
San Angelo
Buffington
Nick A. Norris
Spjst Supreme Lodge
Temple
Shiner City
Pat
Mike Kocian
Victoria
Sidney Joe Havel
Houston
Curtis Havel
San Antonio
Adolph Simper Jr
Alfred Michalke
Weimar
Louise Malina
Jerry B
Havel
Adolph
Henrietta) Simper
John
Annie) Kocian
Fred
Evelyn) Vesely
Wilcox, Ariz
Shiner Bicentennial plans and cemetery rules appeal
The Shiner Cemetery Association asks the public to keep dogs out or risk being shot and to avoid driving in the cemetery after rain. A Turkey Shoot is set for July 20, 1975 at 10:00 a.m. in Green-Dickson Park, endorsed by the Bicentennial Committee. The Sister City project with Winterlingen, Germany advances with ongoing plans and affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Cemetery Association
Alois Kasper
Shiner
Green-Dickson Municipal Park
Robert Kurtz
Edward Kloesel
Johnny Moeller
Winterlingen
Germany
Kaspar
United States
Elizabeth Dierksen
Rites Scheduled for Mrs. Joe L. Stanek Sr
Mrs. Joe L. Stanek Sr formerly Annie Janda died at 8:45 p.m. May 12 1975 in Shiner Hospital aged 82. Rosary May 14 at Buffington Chapel, body lying in state until 1:30 p.m. May 15 then moved to Shiner Catholic Church for 2:30 p.m. Holy Mass burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Funeral services for Mrs. Jim Patek pending after Buffington Funeral Home notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe L. Stanek
Annie Janda
Shiner Hospital
Buffington Chapel
Shiner Catholic Church
Shiner Catholic Cemetery
Jim Patek
Albina Husinecky
Shiner
Houston
Buffington Funeral Home
SS Representative In Shiner Monday
A Social Security Office representative from Victoria Texas will meet residents in Shiner at City Hall at 9 am on Monday May 19 1975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Social Security Office
Victoria
Texas
City Hall
Social Service Worker In Shiner
Mrs Virgel G Black social service worker will take applications for provider and recipient of services to help people stay in their homes. She will meet Thursdays 1 30 to 4 00 p m in the C of C room City Hall. Office at 113 Nelson St across from post office nhone 293 2632 19 41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgel G. Black
Something Special On Tap Shiner Hallettsville Game Sunday
The Shiner Clippers host Hallettsville Merchants on Sunday May 18 as part of the South Central Texas Amateur League. A 10 cent beer day with 12 oz cups and 30 cent cans plus foamers and a surprise on PA count enhances the event. Admission is 1.00 for adults, 0.50 for pre high school children, Clippers members half price. A rainout shifted Shiner Yoakum to Saturday May 17 at 3 p.m. in Yoakum, creating two league games in two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Clippers
Clippers
Hallettsville Merchants
Robert Fikac
Clipper Club
Shiner-Yoakum
Yoakum
Knights of Columbus Meet at VFW Home
Local Knights of Columbus will hold a meeting Thursday May 15 at 8 p.m. at the VFW Home. The Stock-Hoyer family reunion is set for May 18 1975 at Hermann Sons Hall Shiner with invitations in process and a potluck. Shiner Firemen's Auxiliary meets May 27 at 7 30 p.m. at City Hall to discuss Family Night in June. KJZT No 5 gathers May 15 at Louis Matula home to pay dues and register for door prize. Behlen family reunion May 18 at Gonzales Independence Park near Tennis Courts. relatives invited with picnic lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
VFW
Stock-Hoyer
Stock- Hoyer
Hermann Sons
Hermann Sons Hall
Shiner
Shiner Firemen
Kjzt No. 5
Louis Matula
Behlen
Gonzales Independence Park
Shiner Troop Captures First in Blanco Canoe Finals
Troop 231 from Shiner won the canoe race at the Blanco Scout Water Festival May 2 to 4 1975. The team Earl Schacherl David Otto Tod Helweg led the finish after early delays with Blanco teammates in a seven heat final. The victory earned a new canoe and the E. B. Kinsey Memorial Trophy while Scoutmaster Ruben Vera received a farthest-travel trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanco
Blanco River
Troop 231
Emery Hanzel
David Hanzel
Paul Grosenbacher
Leonard Boedeker
Don Rohan
Depthone Taylor
Douglas Kaspar
Dennis Kaspar
James Hanzel
Earl Schacherl
David Otto
Tod Helweg
Pete Mathis
Robert Warren
Anthony Mathis
Henry Gibbons
Mark Wenske
Robert Frers
Eddie Rodriguez
Derwin Bruns
Marvin Brooks
Shiner
E. B. Kinsey
Ruben Vera
Michelle
Melinda
Clyde Otto
Robert Jahn
Ronnie Pfeil
Brian Helweg
Don Kaspar
Dan Kaspar
Sue Helweg
Carla Jean Otto
Rick Rodriguez
Billie G. Goetz
David
Mark
Emil Schacherl
Hugo Helweg
Ada Helweg
David, Otto
Last Rites for Mrs. A Haikenwaelder in Moulton
Funeral services for Mrs. Alfred Haikenwaelder of Moulton were held May 2 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Rev. Henry Psencik and Rev. Robert Schmidt officiating. Interment followed at St. Joseph Cemetery. she died April 30 1975 at Shady Oak Nursing Home aged 80 years. Survivors include her son Alfred Haikenwaelder Jr and two grandsons Kenneth and Donald Haikenwaelder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Haikenwaelder
Moulton
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Henry Psencik
Robert Schmidt
Alvin Hanslik
Alfred Kuehn
Anton Joe Billimek
Alvin Wenske
Otto
Alex Heinrich
Smith Funeral Home
Alfred Haikenwaelder Jr
Houston
Kenneth
Donald Haikenwaelder
Leo Heinrich
San Antonio
Anton J
Emma) Bilimek
Houlton
Rudolph Heinrich
Ludwig F. Heinrich
Anton Heinrich
Frank
Willie
Joe Heinrich
Peter
Louisa) Derrich
Mary) Hanslik
Hospital Notices From Shiner May 14 1975
Public hospital bulletin lists visiting hours weekdays 8 to 5 and weekends with two daily slots. Includes patient names and dismissals such as Mrs Louise Mikulik Otis Coverson and Adolph H Heidrich. Mentions babies born to Mrs Lawrence Hinze and Mrs Thomas Fisse ler and other listed individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
J. R. Kloesel
Frieda Bozka
Sofie A. Pustejovsky
Robert J. Patek
Carolyn Joyce Mayberry
Theodore H. Rogge
Claude Hights
Rubin Harper
Herman J. Caka
Joe R. Mikesh
Moulton
Frank J. Maresh
Louise E. Mikulik
Otis Coverson
Adolph H. Heidrich
Lawrence C. Hinze
James W. Roznovsky
Millard W. Sonntag
Robert A. Struka
Frances A. Darilek
Liberal A. Berckenhoff
William T. Buesing
Thomas G. Fisseler
Lad Zbranek
Rev Perry Sloop Named Chaplain at Trinity Lutheran Home
Lutheran Social Service of Texas announces the appointment of Rev. Perry Sloop as chaplain at Trinity Lutheran Home in Shiner effective May 1 1975. He will serve part time from Holy Cross Lutheran Church Yoakum while living in Yoakum with wife Mary Jo and daughter Christina Marie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Social Service of Texas
Perry Sloop
Trinity Lutheran Home
Shiner
Sloop
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Yoakum
Tri
Nity
Landis
North Carolina
Mary Jo
Christina Marie
Richfield
Chaplain Sloop
J. Ralph Hess
Austin
Lutheran Social Service
Eric R. Gerstmann
Ida Chumchal
TLH
Robert Culp
Bank Closed Monday May 26 in Memorial Day Observance
The First National Bank will be closed all day Monday May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Shiner Enters Teenage Baseball League Teeing Off Monday
Shiner joins the South Central Tex Teenage League for 13 to 15 year olds with 15 players chosen from 24 tryouts. The Rotary Club sponsors the team, which will play 7 home and 7 away games starting Monday May 19 at Clipper Field against Flatonia.
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Shiner
South Central Tex
The
Shiner Rotary Club
Flatonia
Clipper Field
Hallettsville
Yoakum Eagles
Turkey Shoot at Machart's Store Charlottenburg May 18
The Shiner Jaycees sponsor a Turkey Shoot at Machart's Store in Charlottenburg on Sunday May 18 starting at 2:00 p.m. Bring 12 16 20 and .410 shotguns. Shells are furnished. Support local Jaycees and have fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Jaycees
Machart
Charlottenburg
Jaycees
Birthday Party Honors FHA Members at TLH
The Shiner High School FHA led by Mrs. Sarah Stalik hosted a May 1 1975 birthday party at TLH. Honorees included Mrs. Otilia Zissa Miss Ella Stoeltje and Anton Schaefer with several guests and a skit and songs performed by the club members. Grace and refreshments followed the program. The June LCW party will be hosted with date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner High School Fha
Sarah Stalik
TLH
Otilia Zissa
Ella Stoeltje
Anton Schaefer
Hilda Hagendorf
Janie Billimek
Hallettsville
E. J. Oehlke
Shiner
Sarah Sralik
Yoakum
Raymond Schaefer
Houston
Hagendorf
Sralik
Mary Ann Renken
FHA
Otilia Hights
Joan Ferrell
Charles Sestak
Mary Ann
LCW
Impressive Rites For Beloved Teacher Mrs Ruth Riske
Mrs Ruth Riske nee Ruth Dooley of Shiner died May 11 1975 at Citizens Memorial Hospital Victoria after a brief illness at age 64 9 6 She taught in Boursville Charlottenburg Hope and Shiner the last 20 years of her career being in Shiner She married William Riske on November 17 1939 and was active at United Dr Martin Luther Church Survivors include daughter Suzanne and grandson Robin Kubecka plus siblings and other relatives Funeral services were held May 12 1975 at Dr Martin Luther Church with Rev Clifford Grosenbacher and Rev Edwin J Oehlke officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Riske
Ruth Dooley
Shiner
Citizens Memorial Hospital
Victoria
Buffington
United Dr. Martin Luther Church
Clifford Grosenbacher
Edwin J. Oehlke
John Schroeder
Ruth Riske
Ida Chumchal
Velma Gehrels
Shiner Hermann Sons
Max Seidenberger
David Little
Michael Nillhouse
Jimmie
Jay
Richard Dooley
Ruth Dooley Riske
Bedias
Grimes County
Texas
William D and
Ruby (Bracewell) Dooley
Iola
Hulda Riske
Riske
Sacrament of Holy Baptist
Church Council
Suzanne
August C. Kubecka
Robin
Chad Kubecka
Hazel Dooley
Pat
W. D. Dooley
Bryan
Lutheran Vacation Church School Begins June 2
United Dr Martin Luther Church announces Vacation School from June 2 to 6, 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. for ages nursery through grade six with theme Followers of Jesus. Seventh to ninth graders receive confirmation instruction from Pastor Grosenbacher and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Dr. Martin Luther Church
Jesus
Grosenbacher
SHS
George Herder
Rt. 2
Box
Shiner
Gilbert
Kasper
Rt. 1
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. J. Wagner
PTC
Mr. Havel
Moravia
Lavaca County
Nicholas
Johanna
Matula) Havel
Czechoslovakia
Velehrad School
Sam and Will Moore Institute
Spjst Lodge
Valentine
Louise) Kocich
John P. Havel
Frank G. Havel
Wharton
E. W. Havel
A. J. Jaks
Arthur Ward
Gordon Yates
Sister City
Eugene Horecka
Mrs. A. Haikenwaelder
Shiner Hospital Foundation
Catawbe College
Salisbury
N. C
U.S. Coast Guard
University of Tennessee School of Social Work
Southern Theological Seminary
Columbia
S. C
Stanley County Hospital
Albermarle
Mental Health Center
Albemarle
Robert Mikes
Preston Price
Kenneth Mathis
Gary Hartman
Harold Koenning
Bruce Benes
James Patek
Michael Huser
Timmy Kresta
David Ramosek
Jimmie Mikes
Joey Patek
Bobby Strauss
Michael Patek
Turkey
J. C. Dooley
Lutheran Vacation Church
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