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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1973
Page
3
Sunday May 13 1973 marked the first Communion day for 28 students at St. Ludmila's Academy. First graders include James Caka Leonard Caka Anthony Fikac Gregory Ha.
A group of students led by Sister Angela and Msgr John Hanacek processed into St Ludmila’s Academy with parents and altar boys for a first communion. The ceremony included prayers, certificates, and a group photo on the steps after Mass.
Ninety one students from St. Ludmila's Academy grades four to eight joined six schools at Our Lady of Victory School Victoria for a softball tournament. St. Ludmila's eighth grade girls won first place with players Carol Beal Bonnie Boehm Sharon Darilek Sheryl Haas Karen Hartmann Mary Jaluska Judy Kocian Donna Koennig Charlene Patek Diane Sofka and Donna Sofka. Seventh grade girls earned a consolation trophy with Donna Caka Diane Hirsch Clare Jo Hubner Gail Ann Janik Bridget Kloesel Diane Koennig Mary Ann Machacek Darlene Patek Melinda Renken Cynthia Strakos and Barbara Wagner.
Birthday honorees Miss Emily Hornshu and Miss Lydia Menking from Hallettsville joined locals in Gonzales on May 13 for Mrs. Elvira Ehrig’s birthday with a barbecue feast. Reports also note several grade school teams winning trophies and list coaches, umpires, and faculty chaperones from St. Paul School.
Mr and Mrs Theodore S Witkowski of Lowell Michigan announce the engagement of their daughter Helesia Clark Witkowski to Howard William Gloor son of Mrs Otto G Gloor of Shiner and the late Mr Gloor The wedding is set for July 28 1973 at Faith Lutheran Church Grand Rapids Michigan.
Board of Trustees extends thanks to numerous contributors to the Hospital Building Fund. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Bozka, Mrs. J. F. Bozka, Mr. and Mrs. Glade Welhausen, Mrs. Fred Krause, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie A. Siegel, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Stindt, Mrs. Ruby Eilert, Paul Gillia, and many others. Also noted are reunions and visits among local families and groups including Southwestern Bell Telephone Co and Confraternity of Christian Mothers.
Marine Lance Corporal Johnnie R Mraz son of Mrs Lydia Mraz of Yoakum Texas participated in Golden Dragon 73 a combined United States Republic of Korea amphibious training exercise off Korea's southeast coast He is a member of the U S 7th Fleet Marine Amphibious Unit 33 based in Okinawa The record includes multiple thank you notices from families expressing gratitude for support after losses and illnesses from various communities
A billfold size card helps kids reach home in an emergency with space for the child name address and home phone number. If unavailable a trusted contact and family doctor numbers fit the card along with a dime slot. To order write Southwestern Bell P O Box 972 St Louis Missouri 63188.
Trinity Lutheran Home announces Adeline Boedeker added as Nurse's Aide on the 11-7 shift. The release notes visitors, May church services, Devotional speakers, and a May 20 guest pastor, plus volunteer and gifts from local churches and groups.
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