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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1973
Page
1
The May 11 benefit dance for Shiner Hospital Foundation raised 1295 in net proceeds with 1540 from ticket sales. The Hospital Board of Trustees thanks the American Legion law officers and all helpers and buyers who supported the Building Fund.
Funeral services for Henry Jack Price were held May 11 1973 at Little Bethel A M E Church in Shiner with Rev R W Brown officiating. Interment was at Blue Bonnet Hill Cemetery. Surviving are his wife Parlee Price two daughters three sons and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The St Paul High School 1972 73 graduating class honors include valedictorian Cynthia Hybner daughter of Bennie and Mrs Hybner of Shiner with NHS leader ship roles and multiple awards. Lois Valenta as historian Barbara Werner salutatorian and Michael Kocian top ranking boy share high honors with numerous school activities and festival awards. Decoration services will be held at Moulton City Cemetery with Rev Msgr John Hanacek delivering the memorial address.
American Legion Post 571 in Sweet Home sponsors its annual picnic on Sunday May 20 with dinner supper and an auction at 2 30 p m. Refreshments and games will be on the grounds. Shiner Trail Riders ride from Ernie's Place to the picnic starting at 8 30 a m. all are welcome.
Shiner High School Homemaking Department will run a summer play school for 3 to 5 year olds from May 28 to June 1 in the home economics room 9:30 to 10:30 each day. Registration ends May 25 with limited enrollment. A $1 fee covers snacks and materials. Contact Mrs. Stalik at 594-3131 for details.
Uniforms ordered by members of the Shiner Hospital Auxiliary are in and may be picked up at the home of Mrs. R. J. Wagner.
The First National Bank will shut for Memorial Day observing the holiday on Monday May 28. Customers are advised to plan deposits and services accordingly.
Emil Gerard Mueller, 74, of Freisburg died May 9 1973. Funeral held May 11 1973 at Columbus Funeral Home with Rev Harold E Fehler officiating. Burial in Swiss Alp Lutheran Cemetery. Survived by Bertha Mueller Irene Warren Clarence Mueller two sisters and three grandsons. one son Marvin preceded in death. Born December 12 1898 in Witting Lavaca County Texas. Married December 21 1920 to Bertha Logemann. He was a retired farmer and Trinity Lutheran Church member.
The seventh Czech-Fest at Comal County Fairgrounds in New Braunfels is set for June 2 and 3 1973. Highlights include Beseda Dancing Championships on June 3 at 2 pm and three races Czech Juvenile Classic Czech Championship and Czech Fest Derby. Sunday Field Mass. Admission only for races and Saturday dance with Leroy Matocha. For details contact New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce or Willie Chilek.
Funeral services for Louis Petras were held at St. James Catholic Church Gonzales with burial in St. James Cemetery. Pallbearers from Gonzales and nearby towns served. Petras born August 18 1895 in Moulton Lavaca County Texas died May 10 1973 aged 77 years 8 months 22 days. He was survived by Emilie Petras his wife a daughter Mrs Alfred Hirsch a son August Petras and several siblings and grandchildren.
Knights of Columbus meet May 17 at 8 00 p.m. at the VFW Home with ecology program by US Brewers Association. Kaiser Family Reunion May 20 at American Legion Hall Moulton. bring a covered dish. KJZT meets May 17 at 8 00 p.m. at Louis Matula home to plan a June social and meeting. Council of Catholic Nurses District 2 meets May 17 at 7 30 p.m. Yorktown Hospital Social Room. Right to Life speaker. Members urged to pay 1973 74 dues. all welcome. Legion Auxiliary May 22 at 8 00 p.m.. Gold Star Mothers honored. lunch provided. Legion Post 201 May 22 at 8 00 p.m.
The Sophomore Class of Shiner High School will hold a bake sale Saturday May 19 starting at 10 00 a m in front of the First National Bank. Cakes kolaches bread noodles and other treats will be offered.
Shiner High School announces valedictorian David Simper with a four year average of 95.650 and district and regional UIL achievements. Salutatorian Dan Kaspar posts 95.425 with multiple sports honors and leadership roles. Senior girl Sherlene Dreyer leads with 93.125, holding offices in JETS and Band and earning the Betty Crocker Award.
A three in one note burning ceremony at United Dr Martin Luther Church on April 29 1973 honored loan payments for the church building parsonage and organ. Pastor Edwin J Oehlke liturgy and Pastor F E Eilers sermon accompanied by contributions from prior pastors wives and local church members. A pot luck dinner followed the celebration.
Charles Trojcak of Victoria died unexpectedly May 7 1973 in Corpus Christi at age 57. Funeral services were May 9 at St Marys Catholic Church Victoria with burial in Coletteville Cemetery. He was survived by his wife Katherine two daughters and two sons plus four sisters and a step mother.
Jim Trobl of Rt 2 Yoakum died Monday May 14 1973 at Shiner Hospital at age 67 years 6 months 6 days. Buffington Funeral Home Shiner arranged Rosary and funeral Mass at Shi ner Catholic Church burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Survived by wife Lula Douglass Trobl daughter Cindy brother Joe Trobl and three sisters Adolph Kolar Anna Gaida Mary Batto.
Week’s hospital roster includes Shiner Arthur Mueller and several patients in Flatonia Columbus Rosenberg and Rosenberg. entries show Mrs Lena Henrichs Mrs Joe Vincik Mrs Elizabeth Hartmann Willie Hewig and others with several Dubious spellings. Dismissals include Elaine Berkovsky Mrs Jim Welff Joe Kneifel Sr James Mikes Edward Svoboda and others.
The Shiner Independent School District board met May 9 with all members present. Edwin Winn resigned as teacher and bus driver, accepted with regrets. The district announced facility updates, new class structures for 1973-74, staff changes including aides and Title 1 personnel, and appointments for regional testing services and remedial summer program instructors.
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