25 Nov 1971
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1971
Page
1
A column marks November 25 as Thanksgiving, tracing its origins in early American life. It urges readers to recall the pilgrims spirit, celebrate survival, and pledge to restore shared values as the nation faces modern challenges. Noting birthdays of August Kubecka Sr and Frank J. Kloesel in 1971.
List of local Christmas gatherings from Dec 6 through Dec 20 including Wesley Bible Class Catholic Altar Society Rotary Club VFW American Legion and Hermann Sons events. Each entry notes time location and lunch or gift exchange details where stated. Adults to provide lunch and some events include a dollar gift exchange for adults. Santa Claus featured at the Legion event.
Turkey shoot scheduled at Gus's Place near Moulton on Sunday November 28 starting at 1 00 p m. Shells for 12 16 and 20 gauge will be provided. participants must bring their own guns.
Dues are eight dollars per couple for the Western Club 69 new year dances. Pay to Henry Pesek or to Mr and Mrs Dennis Kram Mrs Dan Kresta Joe Roller or Jerry Siegel. Deadline is November 30. New members welcome via listed contacts.
Adolph Richter a Shiner Texas baseball promoter and civic leader is lauded for long service as player manager and organizer. He promoted baseball in the 1920s 1930s served as mayor for 18 years directed street paving gas water and fire services and helped found local parks and clubs.
The Shi ner High School Quarterback Club banquet will have Melvin Borchert Yoakum High School principal as the principal speaker. The event honors the 1971 Comanche Football Team with a meal and football sweetheart presentation at Shiner High School Cafetorium on November 29 1971 at 7 00 p m Tickets are 1 50 per person and may be bought at the high school or superintendent offices or from Tommy Bozka Reservations must be made by 2 30 p m November 29 and tickets will not be sold at the door
The Shiner Hospital Foundation lists visiting periods: 7 00 to 7 30 am 10 00 to 11 am 2 00 to 4 pm and 7 00 to 8 30 pm. Patients include Edmund Nollkamper Frances Ermis John J Valis Frank J Kloesel Harvey Barsch Dennis Barta and baby girl Jerry Vrana Helen Matus and dismissals include William Blaschke Dennis Dietschke Lenert Heiman Dennis Berkovsky Otto Fikac Gordon Hildebrandt Charles Holub and more. Tips for cut flowers note add aspirin pennies ice vinegar and sugar to water or use weak tea salt or soap slice.
Hallettsville Lavaca County farmer Joe J Smolik 61 died from an accidental rifle discharge near the Oscar Koerth camp about 12 miles southeast of Hallettsville on Monday November 15 1971. The .32 20 rifle discharged while Smolik was unloading it from his pickup. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Church with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Stella a daughter Mary Ann and several siblings. He was a World War II veteran and member of the American Legion Knights of Columbus and Sacred Heart Church.
Jerome F. Siegel 69 died November 8 1971 in Shiner Hospital after two days as a patient Funeral services were held November 10 at the Shiner Catholic Church with a Requiem Mass Burial followed at Shiner Catholic Cemetery Pallbearers included nephews and relatives He was born September 27 1902 in Shiner Texas and survived by his wife Catherine two sisters and several brothers and nieces and nephews The family expresses sympathy to all in sorrow
Five indicted men were tried in Lavaca County District Court. George Baros received 5 years from the Texas State Department of Corrections with probation afterward. Clarence Johnson got 2 years probation for breaking and entering a coin operated machine. Francis Wayne O Connor faced 5 years probation for burglary. David Lee Perez was fined 225 dollars plus 25 dollars court costs for aggravated assault. Joe Vasquez was fined 250 dollars plus 25 dollars costs for aggravated assault and jailed for inability to pay the fine.
Members must pay 1972 dues of six dollars at First National Bank or Williford Drug. New deadline set for December 31, 1971. Jr. Legion Auxiliary to meet Friday November 26 at 2 30 p m to plan Christmas program.
The First National Bank will be closed all day Thursday November 25 1971 in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
The Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Service will be held November 24 at 7 30 p m in Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Eight local ministers will participate with Rev Travis Rider delivering The Source of Our Blessings. Choirs from all churches will join in singing Come Ye Thankful People Come and the Shiner Youth Choir will sing Thank You Jesus.
Mrs. J R Stueber of Shiner mourns her sister Mrs Fred Dement of Groves nee Mattie Bell Stanley who died Sunday November 21 1971 Funeral services were held at 11 00 a m Tuesday November 23 with burial in Burton Attending were Mr and Mrs J R Stueber and their son Milton Stueber.
Gazette invites Christmas greeting ad bookings with phone call option or staff chosen messages. Representatives may call back or staff can select greetings to wish Merry Christmas to customers. Cooperation appreciated.
A letter campaign in Shiner targets rural residents with 266 mailings. By November 18 contributions reached 2238 of a 2300 goal, and 52 workers, or 54 percent, have completed calls and returned envelopes.
Shiner will close Thursday November 25 for Thanksgiving. Post Office and rural route deliveries paused. Local businesses keep advertised grocery specials from last week's Gazette.
John N. Orsak of Temple died in a Temple hospital at 3 00 p m Thursday November 18 1971 at age 60 2 1. Funeral services were held November 20 at 3 00 p m in St Joseph Catholic Church Yoakum with a Requiem Mass. Burial followed in St Joseph Cemetery. Rosary was recited November 19 at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel Yoakum. He was a retired US Army veteran born September 17 1911 in Yoakum DeWitt County Texas. Survivors include son David Lee Orsak two daughters Gene Knott and Lambert Laskowski all of Houston three sisters Louise Orsak Lillian Guettner and Jane Hurta. Additional notes list family members and infant losses.
The Guad alupe Valley Electric Cooperative extends its pole inspection drive in Lavaca and Gonzales Counties. Heath Utility Services tests 10 000 GVEC distribution poles using sonic and X ray methods with two man crews traveling by mini bikes and on foot.
Shiner Independent School District informs parents that state law requires immunization against six diseases for all students entering Texas schools. Begin by January 1 1972 with complete records by July 1 1972 or face enrollment violations. parents must arrange injections and return records to the school for inspection.
The Shiner High School Freshman Class sponsors a bake sale in front of the First National Bank on Saturday November 27 from 9 00 a m to 12 00 noon. Readily available foods include cakes pies strudel and homemade bread.
Frers Flower Shop of Shiner invites the public to a Christmas Open House on Sunday November 28 from 2 00 to 5 00 p m A large display of candle arrangements and gifts will be shown Free door prizes carnations and refreshments provided Visitors can browse and enjoy the event.
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