Mayor Proclaims Poppy Day in Shiner May 27 1972
Mayor Ben Marcak declares May 27 1972 Poppy Day in Shiner urging citizens to wear the memorial flower. The message honors war dead and supports veterans and families aided by American Legion Auxiliary.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 34 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1972
Page
1
Agricultural guidelines urged to protect farmers and public interest
The American Farm Bureau Federation calls for legislative rules to shield farmers from market closures caused by labor actions. It argues timely transport and public policy are essential to prevent bankruptcies and wasted crops. Portland Traffic Safety Commission warns drivers to avoid stalling on freeways by keeping fuel and tires in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Farm Bureau
Fedesration
Portland, Oregon
Traffic Safety Commission
Power Cutoff Set For Thursday In City Area
A power shutdown will affect a small area of Shi ner for about one hour on Thursday May 25 at 1 15 p m to move lines to the new hospital site The affected area runs from Hwy 95 south on Ave C to First Street and from Hwy 95 south on Ave D to Second Street The prior outage last Friday was caused by an emergency from a cross bar burning on a pole near the Hilltop Road sub station
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Ave C
First Street
Ave D
Second Street
Hilltop Road
Rites May 11 for Leo Drabek
Leo Drabek farmer of the Middle Creek community died May 10 1972 at Youens Memorial Hospital in Weimar after a week of illness He was 64 years four months old Funeral services were May 11 at 3 15 p m from Schwenke Baumgarten Funeral Chapel Schulenburg with Mass at St Rose Catholic Church Burial followed at St Rose Cemetery Pallbearers were Robert Georgi Henry Berger Daniel Anders Johnnie Edward and Laddie Patek Survivors include his wife Frances three daughters and several grandchildren He was born January 10 1908 in Shiner and married Frances Burnoch November 10 1931 They lived in the Middle Creek area since around 1956 He was a member of St Rose Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Drabek
Middle Creek
Youens Memorial Hospital
Weimar
Schwenke - Baumgarten
Schulenburg
St. Rose Catholic Church
Eugene O'Callaghan
St. Rose Catholic Cemetery
Robert Georgi
Henry Berger
Daniel Anders
Johnnie, Edward
Laddie Patek
Drabek
Frank
Mary
Janacek) Drabek
Shiner
Frances Burnoch
Frances Drabek
da Tere
L. J
Frances) Vacek
Turkey Shoot at Ernie's Place May 28
A turkey shoot will be staged at Ernie's Place on Highway 90 A East Sunday May 28 beginning at 1 00 p m Participants should bring 12 16 and 20 gauge shotguns Shells are furnished The event is sponsored by the St Paul JETS and everyone is invited to participate Ad appears elsewhere in this issue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie
Poppy Day Observed in Shiner May 27 1972
The American Legion Auxiliary promotes Poppy Day in Shiner on May 27 to honor those who died or were wounded in World Wars I II the Korean War and the Vietnam era. The group adopted the poppy as its memorial flower in 1921 and pledges that all contributions go to rehabilitation and child welfare work benefiting disabled veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
American Legion Auxiliary
Kansas City
Auxiliary
Bank To Be Closed Monday May 29
The First National Bank will be closed all day Monday May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Shiner Observes Memorial Day Monday May 29
Shiner business houses will be closed Monday May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. Housewives are urged to shop Saturday for groceries. The Shiner Post Office will be closed with no window service or rural route deliveries. Incoming mail will be boxed in the morning and the Star Route will pick up outgoing mail at 4:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Star
Services Held For Dwayne Kotzebue
Funeral services for Dwayne Paul Kotzebue eight year old of Gonzales were held at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel and St James Catholic Church in Gonzales with burial in Moulton Catholic Perpetual Cemetery. Rosary was recited the day before. He was born March 13 1964 in Gonzales and is survived by his parents two brothers and several grandparents and uncles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Michael O’shaughnessy
Yoakum
Moulton Catholic Perpetual Cemetery
Gregory
Richard Zissa
Houston
Donald Bravenec
Pasadena
B. J. Phillips
Raymond Peterek
Gonzales
Kenneth Freytag
Buffington Chapel
Dwayne
Joe Roller
Shiner
Daniel Zissa
Bible Institute Slated In Shiner
The Rev. W. G. Sampleton leads an Adult and Young People's Bible Institute May 29 to June 2, 1972 at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church Shiner. Sessions begin 7 30 p m each evening with theme Know Your Bible in This Age of Apostasy. Rev. O L Wimbish Jr pastor will be the teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Sampleton
Young People's Bible Institute
New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church
Shiner
Publc
O. L. Wimbish Jr
Vacation Church School At United Luther Church May 29
Lutheran Vacation Church School opens May 29 at United Dr. Martin Luther Church. sessions run May 29 through June 9 from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. for nursery to 6th grade. 7th and 8th grade instructed by Rev. C. C. Grosenbacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Dr. Martin Luther Church
C. C. Grosenbacher
Time To Pay Cemetery Dues
The Shiner Cemetery Association requests early payment of cemetery dues for grounds upkeep. Payment may be made at the bank. Deadline June 1, 1972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Shiner Cemetery Assn
Family Reunions Schedule for June and May
Vincik Zidek reunion at Moulton Legion Hall on Sunday June 11 invites each family to bring a side dish and enjoy picnic stew. No cards sent this year. Janak Kopecky reunion on Sunday May 28 at Firemen's Hall in Sweet Home invites all members to attend with a basket lunch and on site drinks. Stock Family reunion on Sunday June 4 at Sulphur Park requests a basket lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Legion Hall
Firemen's Hall
Sweet Home
Sulphur Park
Thursday Rites Scheduled For John F Harti
John F Harti age 81 died in Port Lavaca Monday May 22 1972 at 1100 p m Funeral services set for Thursday May 25 at 900 a m Requiem Mass at St Ann s Catholic Church Point Comfort Rosary at 800 p m Wednesday May 24 at Richardson Funeral Home Port Lavaca Graveside services about 1130 a m Thursday at Shiner Catholic Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Hartl
Port Lavaca
St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Point Comfort
Richardson Funeral Home
Shiner Catholic
Early Copy Requested Ahead of Monday Holiday
Advertisers and reporters are urged to submit copy early due to the upcoming Monday closing. Much of the type will be set Friday to compensate for the holiday. Call in personals and send in news items as soon as possible.
A J Dittmar 79 Dies In California
Albert J. Dittmar died suddenly in Hemet California where he had lived for years. He grew up in Yoakum Texas and funeral rites were held March 30 1972 at Harford Funeral Home Hemet with burial there. He is survived by his wife Eula Thornton Dittmar sister E L Merrem Yoakum a niece Leslie von Rosenberg Yoakum and a nephew David C. Dittmar Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Dittmar
Hemet
California
Dittmar
Shiner
Harford Funeral Home
Eula Thornton Dittmar
E. L. Merrem
Yoakum
Leslie von Rosenberg
David C. Dittmar
Houston
Methodist-Baptist Bible School Begins June 5
The First United Methodist Church and Shiner Baptist Church join for Vacation Bible School from June 5 to 9 at Shiner Baptist Church. Sessions run 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. with Bible-centered lessons, music, ethics, theology, crafts, play, and refreshments for ages 3 through 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Methodist Church
Shiner Baptist Church
Transfer Deadline Notice for Shiner ISD Students
June 1 is the last day to transfer children between districts. Under hardship rules approved by the state Commissioner of Education, applications may be filed with the destination district superintendent. Transfer forms for Shiner Independent School District are available at the superintendent's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Commissioner of Education
Shiner Independent School District
Hospital Patients Listed by Towns This Week
The list shows patients under treatment in Shiner Moulton Flatonia Gonzales and dismissals of several individuals. Names include William Indorf Mrs Henry Ehlers Mrs Hilda Otto Chester Terpinski Elo Kremling Mrs Hattie Mathis Mrs Jessie B Harper Mrs Rosa Kram Cleveland Dilworth Robert Sterling Mary Ann Dilworth and baby boy Steve Roznovsky August Welff Miss Emma Runk Adolf Rebecek Anton Dornak John Henkhaus Mrs Julia Pesek and several dismissals including Mrs Frank Supak Mrs Elvin Mikulencak Joseph Simper Charlie Michal Mrs Mary Branecky Mrs Mary V Okruhlik Mrs Emil Lahodny Laddie Berkovsky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
William Indorf
Henry Ehlers
Hilda Otto
Chester Terpinski
Walter Lenz
Elo Kremling
Hattie Mathis
Jessie B. Harper
Rosa Kram
Cleveland Dilworth
Robert Sterling
Mary Ann Dilworth
Steve A. Roznovsky
August Welff
Emma Runk
Moulton
Albert Clouhy
Alfonso Kalisek
Edmund Kubicek
Flatonia
Adolf Rebecek
Anton Dornak
John Henkhaus
Gonzales
Julia Pesek
Frank Supak
Elvin Mikulencak
Joseph Simper
Charlie Michal
Mary Branecky
Mary V. Okruhlik
Emil Lahodny
Laddie Berkovsky
Impressive Rites Held Friday For Mrs A J Bednar
Mrs A J Bednar nee Ida Meischen died May 17 1972 at Trinity Lutheran Home Shiner aged 81 years 4 months 9 days. Born January 8 1891 in Shelby Austin County Texas she and Adolf Julius Bednar married 1910 in Shelby. Funeral May 19 at United Dr Martin Luther Church Shiner with Rev Clifford Grosenbacher officiating. Burial in Shiner City Cemetery. Surviving are daughter Lorene Schierschwitz son-in-law Henry Schierschwitz daughter-in-law Joyce Bednar three grandchildren five great grandchildren and one sister Bertha Voelkel. Her husband Alvin Bee Bednar son Alvin Bee Bednar and five siblings preceded her. Pallbearers nephews Max Voskamp Calvin Schlabach Wilfred Weinert Norbert Meischen Roy Schlabach Milton Schlabach honorary pallbearer Edwin Motal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Bednar
Ida Meischen
Trinity Lutheran Home
Shiner
Bednar
Shelby
Austin County
Texas
Dietrich and
Wilhelmina
Rudloff) Meischen
St. Paul Lutheran
Adolf Julius Bednar
Shelby Lutheran Church
Jonnie Lee Bednar
Tulsa
Okla
Faith Ann
Hope Diane
Charity Jo Ann Chumchal
Chris
Kevin Bednar
Herman
Bertha) Voelkel
Round Top
Alvin ‘‘Bee’’ Bednar
Herman L
Antonia) Voskamp
Augusta Meischen
Otto
Selma) Schlabach
Edwin Schlabach
Ernst
Anna) Gaus
William Bernhard Meischen
Charles A. Meischen
Charles
Louis Meischen
United Dr. Martin Luther Church
Clifford C Grosenbacher
Raymond Dierksen
Buffington Funeral Home
Shiner City
Max Voskamp
Calvin Schlabach
Wilfred Weinert
Norbert Meischen
Roy Schlabach
Brenham
Milton Schlabach
Edwin Motal
Corpus Christi
Josef Adamek
Karolina Marek
Stevens Nursing Home
Yoakum
St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Yoakum-Hochheim
Hwy
Michael A. O'Shaughnessy
St. Ann's Cemetery
Joe Lahodny
Charles Adamek Jr
David Adamek
San Antonio
Weyman Adamek
Victoria
Gilbert Adamek
Dreyer
Marvin Adamek
al Padalecki
Kjzt Society
Mrs. Adamek
Czechoslovakia
Joseph
Anna
Hanzelka) Marek
Cecelia
Adamek
America
Schulenburg
Lavaca County
Shiner-Yoakum
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
M. Vaculik
Anton Lahodny
Joe Adamek
John Adamek
Charley Adamek
Kerrville
Frank
Louise) Bartos
James
June) Goodson
Otto J
Louise) Quitta
Houston
Maria
Anton Adamek
Frank E. Adamek
John A. Marek
August F. Marek
Ed Marek
Orsak
Quitta
C. H
Janie) Hattenbach
St. Ann
Clippers Prepare Weekend Battles Versus Schulenburg and Victoria
The Clippers schedule two games this weekend starting Saturday May 27 at 8 00 p m in Schulenburg with John Hatcher named to start and Sunday at 3 00 p m against the Victoria Chiefs featuring Doug Ressler with two league wins. Admission is 50 cents with free entry for children through 8th grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Clippers
Schulenburg
Victoria Chiefs
John Hatcher
Doug Ressler
Chiefs
Clipper
Baby Julie Ann Sofka Born In Houston Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. James Sofka of Houston announce the birth of their daughter on Friday May 12 1972 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Southwest. Julie Ann weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces. Grandparents outlined include C J Sofka Henry Vincik and others from Shiner and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sofka
Houston
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Southwest
Julie Ann
Barbara Vincik
C. J Sofka
Henry Vincik
Shiner
Joe J. Vincik
John J. Dusek
Paul H. Stock
Johanna Sofka Bujnoch
Moulton
Beloved Mother Mrs Jos Adamek Dies At 94 In Yoakum
Mrs Jos Adamek nee Marek dies at Stevens Nursing Home Yoakum at 1 36 p m May 16 1972 aged 94 years 22 days. Requiem Mass May 18 at St Ann s Church Yoakum Hochheim with Rev Michael A O Shaughnessy. Burial in St Ann s Cemetery. Survived by three sons six daughters 19 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren.
Billy Graham Television Crusade Scheduled in Charlotte
Lee announces Billy Graham on television for the Charlotte Crusade May 30 31 and June 1. Check local TV Guide for times and station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Billy Graham
Charlotte Television Crusade
Western Club Of
The Western Club of sixty nine will hold a dance Saturday May 27 at Legion Park with guests Katy Dell and The Country Kings providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Park
Katy Dell
The
Country Kings
Shiner Trail Riders Plan Meeting to Reorganize
The Shiner Trail Riders meet Friday May 26 at 8 p.m. at Midway Cash Store to reorganize and elect officers. All current and prospective members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Trail
Midway Cash Store
Shiner Hospital Foundation Marks Tenth Anniversary
The Shiner Hospital Foundation observed its 10th anniversary as a community nonprofit on February 26. The board highlighted substantial gifts from doctors Drs. Robert, John, and Patrick Wagner totaling 80,000 dollars since 1962, plus land gifts in 1966 and 1968 and a nurses home parcel in 1970. Doctors and families also contributed cash and equipment and a land block near Hermann Sons Hall, publicly acknowledged to honor long term support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Hospital Foundation
Robert, John
Patrick Wagner
Hermann Sons
Shiner Gazette
Teacher Formation Courses Stated At Two Parishes
The Archdiocesan CCD Office announces June Teacher Formation Courses by Sister Mary Ruth Murphy CCVI at St. Joseph's Yoakum and St. James Gonzales. Nine Yoakum classes run Mondays and Thursdays 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. June 1 onward. Gonzales offers four Tuesday sessions June 6 13 20 27 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. with repeats Wednesdays 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. All nearby parishes are encouraged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archdiocesan
CCD
Mary Ruth Murphy
CCVI
CCD Archdiocesan
St. Joseph's Parish
Yoakum
St. James Parish
Gonzales
Hallettsville
Schulenburg
Victoria
Community Societies Plan May 29 1972 Socials and Meetings
St Zdislavy KJZT and St Martin KJT members and families host a social Monday May 29 1972 at 7 30 p m in Wied Hall with pastry contributions requested. Shiner Chapter 272 holds a called meeting May 30 1972 at 8 p m for initiations. TOPS skips May 29 due to Memorial Day. KJT No 10 and 20 KJZT No 5 and Juniors set a family social June 4 at 1 p m parish gym. ladies bring lunch, refreshments provided, entertainment planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Zdislavy
St. Martin
Wied Hall
Shiner
Alma Kempe
Knights of Columbus Picnic at Moulton May 28
The annual Knights of Columbus picnic at Moulton VFW Hall will be held Sunday May 28 with dinner at 11:00 a.m. Beef stew and chicken meal tickets are 1.50 for adults and 0.75 for children. Supper at 5 p.m. Entertainment and refreshments run through the day and night. Music by Louis Neviud Orchestra. Velvets play for the night dance with 1.50 admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Moulton
VFW
Louis Neviud
Velvets
Shiner High School 1947 Graduates Seek Summer Reunion
A notice from Shiner High School reports several 1947 graduates desire a class reunion this summer. For details contact Calvin Pfeil Sr. at 1715 Milam Dr., Victoria, Texas 77901. The list includes Emil Balusek Jr., Margie Balusek, Leona Blaschke, Lucille Bonerden, Eva Jo Boyle, Loretta Chrastecky, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner High School 1947
Calvin Pfeil Sr
Milam Dr
Victoria
Texas
Emil Balusek Jr
Margie Balusek
Leona Blaschke
Lucille Bonerden
Eva Jo Boyle
Loretta Chrastecky
Frank Cook
Edwin
T.A.) Dolezal
Pearl Marie Huber
William Karnau
Esther Koenning
Jimmy Machart
Wilfred Menke
Calvin Pfeil
Lydia Schreiber
Ruby Lea Wagner
June Rose Effenberger
Vlasta Tomek
Willie Hazel Bannert
Lillian Hranitzky
Frank Baros
Anton DeHarde
Emil Hajek Jr
Men’s Softball Season Opens at Green-Dickson Park
The Men’s Softball season begins Monday May 29 at 8 00 p m at Green Dickson Municipal Park. The opener features Beginners versus Has Beens with a full schedule referenced elsewhere. Also note Poppy Day in Shiner on Saturday May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green-Dickson Municipal Park
From Crime to Christ film shown at Shiner Church
J C Sullivan once mixed with famous outlaws before a life turning to Christ. The 36 minute color film chronicles his crime era and conversion. See From Crime to Christ at Shiner Baptist Church on Wednesday May 31 1972 at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Sullivan
Shiner Baptist Church
Little League Opens in Shiner May 29 1972
The Shiner Little League starts Monday May 29 1972 with Sackers vs Braves in the Minor Division at 8:00 p.m. Two age groups form Major for 10 11 and 12 year olds and Minor for 8 and 9 year olds. Full uniforms in gray or white with team trim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Braves
Little Fellows
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ben Marcak
City of
American Legion Auxiliary of
Kolar-Stanek
Dwayne Kotzebue
Bible Institute
Lutheran Vacation Church
John F. Harti
A. J. Dittmar
Methodist-Baptist Bible School
Jos. Adamek
Western Club of ‘69 Dance
SHS
John Dillinger
Pretty Boy Floyd
Bernie Parker
Clyde Barrow
Machine Gun Kelly
Search the Shiner Gazette Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Shiner Gazette?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.