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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1952
Page
3
Humble service stations in Texas prepare for Welcome Week May 23 to 30 with neighborly greetings to motorists. Officials say the event thanks customers and celebrates good community ties through spring cleaning, letters, in person visits, bunting, and a broad newspaper ad campaign.
In loving memory of our precious mother Mrs Stock who passed away May 24 1950. Deep in our hearts lies a picture more precious than silver or gold. It is a memory of our dear mother whose memories never grow old. Family notes many lonely hearts and silent tears but a beautiful memory remains. Sadly missed by her children.
Last rites for Mrs. Emil Wunderlich were conducted at Mollenhauer Chapel Yorktown at 3:00 PM Friday May 9 with further services at St Pauls Lutheran Church Pastor David Heidtke officiating Interment followed in Westside Cemetery She was 62 years old born December 21 1889 in Terryville Texas married Emil Wunderlich September 20 1921 in Round Top They had one son She was preceded in death by her husband in 1935 She is survived by her son daughter in law two grandchildren three brothers and two sisters including William Otto Rudolph Jaeger Clara Dybowski and Mary Becka Attendees from Shiner included Mr and Mrs Willie Becka and Mrs Walter Krause.
The American Legion Auxiliary met May 14 at Legion Park with 32 members. Reports covered the 9th District Convention at Moulton. Shiner received a Meritorious Service Citation for meeting membership quota. Poppy Day and flag placing committees were named and lunch plans announced for May 31 at Daily Day Show. Float committee named for July 4th and next meeting set for June 11 at 8 PM.
Mrs. Jerome Kocian named Miss Bernice Ulcak honoree with a kitchen shower at the Kocian home on Friday evening at 7 30. The surprise was complete as the bride elect entered to Here Comes The Bride and a trio sang Waltz of The Roses.
Mrs A Zaruba and her infant occupy one of the Winkler apartments in a local housing block. The note mentions their residence among the building units and living arrangements.
John Anthony Najvar, infant son of Mr and Mrs Felix J Najvar, was baptized in the Catholic Church by Rev J Hanacek on Sunday May 18. Sponsors were Miss Helen Najvar and Henry J Fietsam, aunt and uncle. He is the first grandson in the Najvar family and wore his mother's baptismal dress.
A social at Wied Hall is set for Sunday May 25 starting at 2 00 PM sponsored by KJT and KJZT. Games begin after noon and a sausage supper will be served.
Honor the war dead and aid living veterans by wearing an American Legion Poppy on Poppy Day Saturday May 24. The gesture means a great deal to many communities and those who served.
The event offers an afternoon of entertainment at Wied Hall on Sunday May 25 sponsored by KJT and KJZT Societies. A sausage supper will be served.
Jerry Mikes announces transfer of ownership for Humble Station to Ad Kubecka and thanks patrons for their support during operation.
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