Thomas B Hughs Retires After 52 Years of Service
Thomas B. Hughs retires from the Shiner Post Office as a rural carrier on April 30 1968 after more than 52 years of federal service with a year and a half in the military. He served under multiple postmasters first as substitute carrier and on horseback or with a gig. He received an honorary recognition certificate from Postmaster General Lawrence F. O'Brien noting weathered duty and lifelong dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Hughs
Shiner
Gustave A. Pannewitz
Corey M. Hughs
Thomas J. Ponton
Hugh G. Koether
Edmund Herder
Arthur T. Ward
Mr. Hughs
Lawrence F. O’brien
Hughs
United States Postal Service
Nordheim Rites For Mrs. C. J. Onken
Funeral services held May 1, 1968 in Yorktown for Mrs. C J Onken 85, with burial in Nordheim Cemetery. Survived by husband C J Onken, three daughters Irma Harms and twins Irene Hillie Linda Boehm Jr, four grandchildren and a sister Emma Leonhardt. born December 23 1882 in Germany. long Lutheran faith.
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Lamprecht
Yorktown
C. J. Onken
Yorktown Memorial Hospital
Nelson Klar
St. Paul Lutheran Church of
Nordheim
Harry Onken
Craig Johnson
Garriett
Allen Harms
Gus Hillie
Alvis Othold
Onken
Wilhelmina Reuel
Germany
Karl
Bernhardine
Bertha) Westing Revel
America
Shiner
Texas
C. J. Oaken
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Ladies Aid
Kraenzchen No. 2
Hermann Sons
W. C
Irma) Harms
St Paul High Names Valedictorian and Salutatorian
St Paul High School announces its top seniors Margaret Vahalik is valedictorian with 94.6 average and Barbara Hartmann is salutatorian at 93.9. Also named is David Wagner as highest ranking boy with 92.6 average. Commencement and baccalaureate are at SS Cyril and Methodius Church and Parish Gym on May 19, 1968 at 8:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Vahalik
St. Paul High School
John A. Vahalik
Rt. 2, Yoakum
David Wagner
David
Edward Wagner
Rt. 2, Shiner
SS. Cyril and Methodius’ Catholic
Shiner May Fest Queen Named Carol Elaine Schmidt
Carol Elaine Schmidt daughter of Mrs Irene Fiedler of Shiner and the late Werner Schmidt will reign as queen at the Shiner Hermann Sons May Fest on Sunday May 26. She is a Shiner High School junior active in FHA SYS and UIL activities and will be senior year third vice president. Dennis Velek will reign as king and escort her at the May Fest events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Elaine Schmidt
Irene Fiedler
Shiner
Werner Schmidt
Shiner Hermann Sons
Carol
Shiner High School
FHA
SYS
UIL
Farm Bureau
Bluebonnet Girls State
Dennis Velek
Annie Othold of Shiner Dies. Survived by Onken Relatives
Annie Othold of Shiner who died August 4 1965 is mourned by Mrs Adolph Onken and Mrs Emil Onken along with her father who died in 1932 and her mother who died in 1927 and two Reuel infants of her immediate family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie) Othold of Shiner
Adolph
Hennie) Onken
Emil
Lina) Onken
Major TLH Expansion Program Set
Mrs. Joe Vaclavik Sr. nee Mary Polasek, 81, died May 7 1968 in Houston after a brief illness. Funeral services May 9 in Shiner Catholic Church with Rev. John J. Hanacek officiating. Burial at S. P. I. S. T. Cemetery. Survived by nine sons, two daughters, two brothers, 33 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Joe Vaclavik and one daughter.
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Joe Vaclavik Sr
Mary Polasek
Methodist Hospital
Houston
Shiner
Buffington Funeral Home
Hungerford
John Polasek Jr
Frank Polasek
Pete Polasek
Louis Polasek
Philip
Antonia) Chumchal
Pete
Agnes) Janca
Betty
Dr McLin Appointed TLH Staff Physician
The Lutheran Social Service announces Dr Leonard Dale McLin as staff physician for Trinity Lutheran Home Shiner and Stevens Nursing Home Yoakum. He begins around August 15 after serving twenty years in the U S Air Force and moving from Illinois with his family to 609 Coke Street Yoakum.
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The
Lutheran Social Service
Rolf A. Normann
Harold D. Johnson
Leonard Dale McLin
Trinity Lutheran Home
Shiner
McLin
Stevens
Yoakum
Doctor McLin
United States Air Force
Illinois
Coke Street
Washington University
St. Louis
Missouri
Brooke General Hospital
San Antonio
Texas
California
Pennsylvania
Albion
Hazel
Stephen
University of Illinois
Michelle
University of Texas In
Austin
Mike
Mark
Robert
Edward
Edna Goodlett
Board of Directors
Shiner Nursing Home
Johnson
Wagner of Shiner
Earl Myebroff
Stevens Nursing Home
Leonard D. McLin
Wagner of
Moulton KC Picnic Set for May 19 at VFW Hall
The annual Moulton Knights of Columbus Picnic will occur at the VFW Hall in Moulton on Sunday May 19. A family style dinner with sausage stew chicken and dressing and trimmings will be served at 11 30 a m with supper at 5 00 p m Admission is 125 for adults and 50c for children Entertainment and refreshments will be provided.
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Moulton Knights of Columbus
VFW Hall
Moulton
Funeral Services Held Saturday For F W Effenberger
Frank W. Effenberger died May 10 1968 in Shiner at 66 and 17 days. Funeral at United Dr Martin Luther Church with Rev F Erhard Eilers officiating. Interment in Shiner City Cemetery. Survived by wife Martha two daughters June Cochran and Marcia Russell two sons Franklin C. Effenberger and Donald E. Effenberger and other relatives. Pallbearers named from Shiner community.
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Frank W. Effenberger
Frank Wagner
F. Erhard Eilers
Jesus
Victor Stindt
Shiner City Cemetery
Charles Kasper
San Antonio
Wilbert Schendel
Emil Berger
Robert Vincik
Monroe Menke
Edwin Mikeska
Shiner
Frank William Effenberger
Lavaca County
Texas
Frank Joseph
Bertha (Huebner) Effenberger
Martha Gerum
Yoakum
Waldrop Creamery
Kaspar Wire Works
United Dr. Martin Luther Church
Frank J. Effenberger
Trinity Lutheran Home
Martha Effenberger
June Cochran
Donald S
Marcia) Russell
Franklin C. Effenberger
Brenham
Donald E. Effenberger
College Station
Blaine and
Dena _ Russell
Ewald J. Effenberger
Edna
Leo Travis Effenberger
Blytheville
Arkansas
Carrol
Carmen) Haynes
Alvin V. Svoboda
Summer music and dance lineup announced for the event
Music unfolds all day with the Charlie Tousek Band performing in the afternoon. The Moods will supply the dance music at night. See act elsewhere in this issue.
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Charlie Tousek
Fire Poster Winners Named in Shiner Contest
Shiner Fire Department announced prize winners for the Fire Prevention Poster Contest. First place earned $3.00, second $2.00, and third $1.00. Winners span St Ludmila Academy and St Paul High School across primary to high school levels with listed names for each grade group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Fire Department
St. Ludmila’s Academy
St. Paul High School
Bonnie Ray Boehm
Karen Hajek
Thomas Pustka
Mailbox Improvement Week Emphasized by Post Office Department
The Post Office Department designates a May week to inspect and improve rural mailboxes. The effort promotes weatherproof, neat, well located and safe boxes to aid delivery. Owners must display name and box number and may group boxes near crossroads or turnouts for efficiency. Contact local postmasters for guidance.
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Post Office Department
Johnson
Arthur T. Ward
Gilbert A. Kasper
Buford G. Dreyer
Edgar P. Kram
Donkey Game Rides Hype At Shi ner Park Friday Night
A local donkey ball event at Shi ner Municipal Park on Friday May 17 at 8 p.m. features a mule act and donkey races with riders including Hopalong Hartmann Jawing Moeller Killer Zimmermann and many more. Admission runs 50 cents pregame and 175 cents at the gate. Sponsored by J.E.T.S. and Cub Scout Pack 231.
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Shiner Municipal Park
J.E.T.S
Cub Scout Pack
Edward “Hopalong” Hartmann
Jawing
Johnny Moeller
Killer
Kenny Zimmerman
Billy “Sli-foot
Simper
Baby
Ron” Chumchal
Johnny “Wino” Winkenwerder
Routy
Ray Vaclavik
Bobby “Muscleman
Vincik
Edward “Nose” Nagelmueller
Arnold “Rye” Riske
Darrell “Wi
Hospital Patient Roster Names Listed for Week
The hospital lists patients this week including Mrs Hugh Koether Elo Huser Mrs John Masnic Mrs Mary Koncaba Mrs Mary Krpec John Macha cek Jim Falt Hattie Marie Gibbons and baby girl Miss Mathilda Dusek Shiner Mrs Rudy Vyoral Frank Smaistrla Willie Bartos John Zapalac Moulton James Netardus Victor Bujnoch Hallettsville Jacob A Gosch Flatonia Dismissed patients are John A Kutac Mrs Dennis Barta Mrs Alvin Price and baby girl Mrs Mary Simper O B Moeller Mrs Marvin Smith and baby boy William Wendtland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Koether
Elo Huser
John Masnic
Mary Koncaba
Mary Krpec
John Machacek
Jim Falt
Hattie Marie Gibbons
John A. Kutac
Dennis Barta
Alvin Price
Mary Simper
O. B. Moeller
Marvin Smith
William Wendtland
Community project gains strong local support
Earline Berckenhoff, 3rd, Clayton Culak and others are thanked as participants teachers and parents show active interest in the project. The department expresses gratitude for the involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earline Berckenhoff
Clayton Culak
Decoration Day Services at Moulton May 19
Decoration Day services will be held at the Moulton City Cemetery on Sunday May 19 at 9 30 a m State Representative J T Newman will deliver the memorial sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Moulton City Cemetery
J. T., Newman
Shiner Dance Club Dance at Legion Park Saturday
The Shiner Dance Club hosts a Saturday night dance at Legion Park on May 18 with guests. Music will be provided by Gil Baea and His Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Legion Park
Gil Baea
Men's Softball Registration Deadline and Meeting 1968
Men aged 21 and over may register for summer slow-pitch softball with a $2.00 fee. Register with Marvin Adamek or Billie Gene Goetz by May 17, 1968. A meeting with refreshments at 7:30 p.m. at Green-Dickson Pavilion will organize teams.
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Marvin Adamek
Billie Gene Goetz
Green-Dickson Pavilion
Ehlers Celebrates First Anniversary With Big Shiner Sale
Ehlers Furniture and Appliance marks its first anniversary at Highway 90 A Shiner with a store wide sale. Prizes worth hundreds are given away free after registration. Easy terms available and cash and carry on purchases of twenty dollars or less. Open Wednesday and Thursday nights to 7 30 p m and all day Saturday May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehler
Highway 90-A
Shiner
Knights of Columbus Meet and Local Donation Drive
Knights of Columbus hold a regular meeting on Thursday May 16 at 8 00 p m in the Parish Gym with eats after. Shiner Lodge members are asked to donate red beets carrots chow chow pickles eggs corn peaches pears and homemade cakes at Balusek Bus Station Palace Cafe Struka s Place or Welhausen Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Shiner Lodge No. 20
Balusek
Palace Cafe
Struka’s Place
Welhausen
Bunjes Home Demonstration Club
Arthur Nollkamper
Kjzt Society
Catholic Nurses District II
Heart Parish
Hallettsville
Thon Club
Lillie Renken
Bur+meister
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. Paul High
Barbara Hartmann
Barbara
August W. Hartmann
Dr. McLin
TLH
J. Jack Cloutier
Cloutier
Moulton KC
F. W. Effenberger
Welhausen Park
City OF
Shiner Business Men’s Club
Michael Pokluda
Rose Mary Boehm
Margarette Pustka
August Kovalcik
Debbie Weit
Gerard Janak
Morris Guettner
Paulette Schmidt
Hope Chumc
Frank M. Wagner Memorial Hospital Foundation
Ehler’s
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