School Board Hears Audit Reports and Plans for 1973
Paul Lucas CPA presented the 1972 73 school year audits at the regular board meeting on Wednesday November 14. Campus improvement projects were reported complete or nearing completion and current financial statements were reviewed. The board set a spring date for making up the cancelled in service day November 16 and approved the 1973 74 textbook committee. Self evaluation from the 1972 accreditation team is in process and will be completed soon. Job descriptions for the lunch room and business managers were approved as board policy. The meeting adjourned after a general discussion of current operations.
Rites Tuesday For Laddie Morisak
Funeral services held Tuesday November 20 for Lad die Morisak 57 of Hallettsville who died November 17 1973 at Wilford Hall Hospital San Antonio Burial with full military honors followed in Shiner Catholic Cemetery after a 2 p m service at Shiner Catholic Church Morisak born August 3 1916 in Lavaca County was a retired Air Force staff sergeant with 24 years service He was a member of St Marys Catholic Church and the Hallettsville VFW Survivors include his wife Mary Aline Schilhach Morisak his mother Mrs Antonio Morisak two daughters Bettie Jo Whittenberg of San Marcos Jennifer E Morisak of Victoria and a brother Louis Morisak of Danbury
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laddie Morisak
Hallettsville
Wilford Hall Hospital
San Antonio
Shiner Catholic
Lavaca County
Air Force
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
VFW
Mary Aline Schilhach Morisak
Antonio Morisak
Bettie Jo Whittenberg
San Marcos
Jennifer E. Morisak
Victoria
Louis Morisak
Danbury
SS Representative In Shiner Monday
A Social Security Office representative from Victoria will visit Shiner at 9:00 AM at City Hall on Monday November 26 1973 to assist residents.
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Shiner
Social Security Office
Victoria
City Hall
Christmas Party Listings for December Events
Christmas party schedule lists events from December including CDA at Ulman's Restaurant on the 6th with reservations at 2.86 dollars plus tax, Wesley Bible Class at Methodist Fellowship Hall on the 10th, Rotary Christmas party and Ladies Night at Ulman's on the 13th, and VFW and Auxiliary party at the Post Home on the 18th with a Santa Claus program and ladies bringing lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CDA
Ulman's
Wesley Bible Class
Methodist Fellowship Hall
Rotary
Ulman
VFW
Post Home
Victoria Tournament Schedules For Girls A B And 9th
November dates show Rice Consolidated in Victoria on November 23 for Girls A and B and 9th at noon. November 26 Stroman in Victoria for Girls A and B at 5:00 p.m. November 27 Vanderbilt in Industrial for Girls A and B at 6:30 p.m. First games 6:30 p.m., December 4 starts 5:30 p.m. Victoria Tournament runs November 29 to December 1 for Girls A. December 4 Victoria here for Girls A B and 9th. December 6 7 8 Rustwell Tivoli events listed.
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Rice Consolidated
Stroman
Victoria
Vanderbilt
Industrial
Rustwell
Santa Claus Coming Dec 14 At Welhausen Park
Santa Claus visits Welhausen Park on Friday December 14. Children and adults are invited to plan ahead and watch the Gazette for more details.
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Santa Claus
Welhausen Park
the Gazette
Births in Shiner and Houston area families announced
Mr and Mrs James Henry Padgett Jr announce a son Brian Keith weighing seven pounds six and three quarter ounces. He has a brother James Henry I and grandparents Julius Malatek Emil Parke of Gonzales. Great grandparents include Mrs John Pekar. Benedict Svetlik and Mary Ann Jalufka are also noted with a son Benedict Alfonse born October 27 at St Luke's Hospital weighing seven pounds two and a half ounces with grandparents Frank Jalufka Alfonse Svetlik of Shiner. Lynn P Jalufka and Judy Mraz welcome a daughter Julie Kay born November 16 1973 at 8 45 p m weighing seven pounds fifteen ounces with grandparents A J Jaluska Yoakum and Ed Mraz Shiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Henry Padgett, Jr
Brian Keith
James Henry I
Julius Malatek
Emil Parke
Gonzales
John Pekar
Shiner
Anton Malatek
Moulton
Benedict Svetlik
Houston
Lynn P. Jalufka
Shiner Hospital
Julie Kay
Judy Mraz
A. J Jaluska
Yoakum
Ed Mraz
Julie Mraz
Tribute to a Father Otto A Fikae
Otto A Fikae aged 52 4 months 9 days died November 12 1973 in Shiner Hospital. Service at Shiner Catholic Church November 14 with burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery and American Legion honors. Survived by siblings and extended family. a life of farming military service in WWII and long faith.
Help Keep Shiner Beautiful by Cub Pack 232
Cub Pack 232 collects aluminum cans and RC bottle caps to aid a worthy cause. Contact Henry Pesek 594-2225 Henry Kalich 594-3117 or Mrs Dennis Wagner 594-3403 to donate. Help keep Shiner clean and beautiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Henry Pesek
Henry Kalich
Dennis Wagner
Bank Closed for Thanksgiving on Nov 22 1973
The First National Bank will be closed all day Thursday November 22 1973 in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Hospital Building Fund Reaches $418000 Goal
The Shiner Hospital building fund has reached its $418000 goal, starting from $34.38 in 1970. At a November 15 1973 board meeting Finance Chairman Glade Welhausen was thanked for leading the drive and the board announced his retirement from that post. A new $25000 X ray unit was purchased and donations remain welcome.
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Shiner Hospital
Board of
Glade Welhausen
Welhausen
Hospital Board
Shiner Plans Thanksgiving Closures and Dues Reminder
Shiner observes Thanksgiving with closures across town including Post Office and First National Bank. Businesses will feature last week’s advertised grocery specials. The Western Club ’69 Dance Dues of 8.00 per couple are due by November 30 to specified members or by mail to Joe Roller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
the Gazette
First National Bank
Shiner Gazette
Pohler's
Western Club
Dan Kresta
Aug. C. Kubecka
Henry Pesek
Joe Roller
P. O
Community-Wide Thanksgiving Service in Shiner
The Shiner Community Thanksgiving Service will be held at the Shiner Catholic Church on Wednesday evening November 21 at 7:30 p.m. Eight local congregations join in a joint choir to sing Thanksgiving numbers. All Christians in the Shiner area are invited to express thanks and strengthen faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Shiner Catholic
Hospital Patients and Dismissals List This Week
The week’s patient roster includes Shiner Isidore Wagner, Mrs. John Caka, Mrs. Emma Beiersdorfer, Mrs. Agnes Petru, Willie Hewig, Mrs. Helen Seidenberger, Mrs. Albina Bujnoch, Jim Machart, Mrs. Lillian Berger, Mrs. Lynn Jaluska and baby girl. Moulton adds Mrs. Joe Kristynik and Cyril Dornak. Dismissals feature Rudolph Janak, Mrs. George Technik, Miss Mary Annette Glomb, Jeffrey Davis, Mrs. Agnes Berckenhoff, Alfonso Kalisek, Mrs. Josephine Darisek, Mrs. George Schlick, Rudy Zemlicka, Daniel Machacek, and George Parker Beale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Isidore Wagner
John Caka
Emma Beiersdorfer
Agnes Petru
Willie Hewig
Helen Seidenberger
Albina Bujnoch
Jim Machart
Lillian Berger
Lynn Jaluska
Moulton
Joe Kristynik
Cyril Dornak
Rudolph Janak
George Technik
Mary Annette Glomb
Jeffrey Davis
Agnes Berckenhoff
Alfonse Kalisek
Josephine Darisek
George Schlick
Rudy Zemlicka
Daniel Machacek
George Parker Beale
Shiner Dance Club seeks old Christmas cards and supplies
The Shiner Dance Club asks for donations of old Christmas cards candles and baby food bottles for Christmas dance decorations. Items may be left with Ada Blohm Georgie Herman or Irma Kubicek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Ada Blohm
Georgie Herman
Irma Kubicek
Country Store by Junior Luther League Saturday
The Junior Luther League of United Dr. Martin Luther Church will host a country store in front of the First National Bank on Saturday December 1 from 9 00 a m to 12 00 noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Luther League of United
Dr. Martin Luther Church
First National Bank
Comanches Claim Dist 27A Championship With 36-0 Win
Shiner Comanches defeat Somerville Vegans 36-0 to seize District 27-A crown and extend their season to 8-2. Harper two TDs plus Vaclavik Mayberry and Dullye scores fuel the onslaught as Shiner dominates in rushing and total offense. They advance to bi district vs Manor at Eagle Field, Luling, Nov 23. Tickets available in advance and at gate.
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Fighting Comanches
Felton Harper
Shiner
Comanches
Harper
David Vaclavik
Marvin Mayberry
Brian Dullye
Vaclavik
Ricky Rodriguez
Manor Mustangs
Eagle Field
Luling
MANOR
Shiner Volunteer Fire Department Receives $75 Check
The Shiner Volunteer Fire Department received a 75 dollar check from Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies as thanks for its work on M. L. Priest property in Shiner. The funds will support the department's loss prevention program and reflect the insurer's view that volunteer forces reduce fire losses and prevent fires in rural areas.
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Shiner
Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies
M. L. Priest
Route 1
Box 273
Texas
Shiner Dance Club Dues and Christmas Party Announced
Dues for the Shiner Dance Club are six dollars and payable to Richard Williford at First National Bank. The CDA Christmas party is set for Thursday December 6 at 7:00 p.m. at Ulman’s Restaurant with reservations at Welhausen Dry Goods or Quality Pharmacy for two eighty six including tax. A film will be shown and the reservation deadline is December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CDA
Ulman’s
Welhausen Dry Goods
Western Club ’69 Dance at Legion Park November 24
The Western Club will host a dance at Legion Park on Saturday November 24 with music by Homer and Gene and the Westerners. Dues for 1974 may be paid at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Club
Legion Park
Homer & Gene
The
Westerners
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CPA
Board of Trustees
Ito A. Fikae
Otto A. Fikae
Buffington Funeral Home
Shiner Catholic Church
Sam Heitkamp
Shiner Catholic Cemetery
August Kubecka Jr
Otto Zimmermann
George Watzlavick
Louis Dusek
Robert Fikae
Leonard Darilek
Msgr
John J. Hanacek
Buffington Chapel
Otto August Fikae
Jim and
Ludmila (Machart) Fikac
Normandy
France
Ardennes
Europe
Angelina Mitchon
Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church
Moravia
Julius A. Petry
Charlottenburg
Fikac
Muelker
Texaco
Catholic Church
KJT Lodge
St. Mary’s
Shiner American Legion Post
Robert Fikac
Carlind
Annie) Blohm
Alison Kay Blohm
Marian Jo Strauss Fikac
Carlind Blohm
Jim Fikac
Tom
Mary) Jaluska
Flatonia
Henry
Bessie) Kocian
George
Lucy) Shimek
Emil
Agnes) Sembera
Victor Fikac
Johnnie Fikac
el Campo
Anton Fikac
Ernest Fikac
Stafford
Luther League Country Store
Somerville Vegans
Shiner Comanches
Shiner Volunteer Fire Department
Mr. and
Mrs. Ford
J. Kasper
American Legion Hall
Hallettsville, Texas
Tommy Bozka
Jack Cloutier
Winston Davis
Comanche A
Elvis Weise
Doug Smith
Ronnie Mayberry
Douglas Syamken
Arlen Boedeker
Henry Gibbons
Quality Pharmacy, Inc
Schacherl
Exxon Station
Max E. Seidenberger
Shiner Drug CO
Shiner-Filley Distributing CO
Shiner Hardware Coo., Inc
Shiner Motor Sales
Spoetzl Brewery, Inc
Ruben Vera
R. J. Wagner
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