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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1968
Page
4
A memorial tribute recalling those who died serving the nation. It honors the Minutemen at Concord Bridge and Lexington Green, veterans of all wars resting in Arlington, and marks Memorial Day as a symbol of citizen duty and privilege year round.
Livestock owners in Lavaca County are urged to sign a Brucellosis Control Program petition to prevent industry shutdowns and protect markets. Petitions are available at Vrana's Store Migl's Service Station Herder's Store and Henkhaus Store. Sign and mail to John V Lindsey Hallettsville Texas 77964.
Livestock owners in Lavaca County Texas petition the Texas Animal Health Commission to declare the county a Type II Brucellosis Control Area. After proclamation and a commission hearing the area would be enforced toward certification as a Modified Certified Brucellosis Free Area per USDA and Texas regulations.
Four St Paul speech students earned trophies at the St Paul Speech Festival on April 27. Katherine Fisseler won first in debate, with Alice Machart, Diana Hubner, and Dolores Janak also placing. Additional honors reached at Our Lady of the Lake College on March 16 and at St Mary’s University on May 3–4 included multiple duet acting, monologues, and persuasive speech distinctions for Alice Machart, Dolores Janak, Diana Hubner, Susan Bender, and others.
Scouts from Troop 231 will launch eight boats from Independence Park Gonzales May 27 for a five day Guadalupe River trip. Led by Scoutmaster Edwin E Winn the group aims for the 50 Miler Award by traveling about fifty miles with ten hours of group work on trail and camp improvements. Parents greet them ashore with a covered dish picnic.
Pre graduation party Friday May 19 at the John A Vahalik home honors St Paul seniors David Wagner Cynthia Kramerbauer and Margaret Vahalik. Menu includes barbecued wieners chips pickles cookies and Cokes plus a frosted sheet cake blue and silver with graduates names and silver dragons. Guests include senior class members and families of the honorees and extended family from San Antonio and Dallas.
Deep appreciation is expressed to friends and relatives for kindnesses shown during illness and death of John Machacek. Gratitude is extended to Wagner Memorial Hospital staff, Rev. Father John J. Hanacek, Rev. Father Louis Fritz, Buffington Funeral Home, KJT pall bearers, Hermann Sons Hall helpers, and all who sent prayers cards visits flowers Mass offerings and condolences.
Retirement party for Mrs. Joe Stluka at Shiner Public School cafeteria on May 21 1968 honored her after seventeen years as a lunchroom worker. Supt. David Little MC’d the surprise event with gifts from faculty and staff including a lawn rocker and luggage. Special guest Mrs. Robert Struka Sr. attended. Mrs. Stluka will retire at term end.
Sue Braselton hosts a lingerie shower for Irene Buske at a Houston apartment on May 23 1968. Guests include Kathryn Haymes Beth Rhodes and others. Miss Buske teaches home economics in the Houston Independent School District and will wed Gene Cerny on June 29 1968 at Saints Cyril and Methodius Church in Shiner.
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