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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1973
Page
1
State Representative Tim Von Dohlen of Goliad will guest speak at the Shiner Farm Bureau monthly meeting on Tuesday September 11 1973 at 8 00 p m in Legion Park dining hall Shiner. He will discuss local views on various subjects how citizens can help legislators and how representatives can serve constituents. Members are asked to bring lunch as usual.
Archdiocese of San Antonio outlines 1974 centennial events led by Msgr. Bernard Popp with subcommittees for liturgy exhibits media and parish celebrations. A Chancery Archives project led by Sister Gertrude Cook aims to archive 300 years of records with microfilm equipment and a research center attracting scholars. Ralph Garza chairs a fundraising group to support archives care and access.
Mrs. Jim J. Strakos nee Anna Kurtz of Corpus Christi died August 20 1973 at age 77. Funeral Mass at Christ the King Church August 23. burial at Seaside Memorial Park. Rosary August 22 at Maxwell P Dunne Funeral Home. Survived by eight children and numerous relatives.
Rev. Robert Schmidt and St. Joseph’s parishioners invite all to the All Day picnic at the Moulton VFW Hall on Sunday September 9. Dinner from 11 a.m. to late afternoon. Tickets cost 2.00 for adults and 1.00 for children. A 2:30 p.m. country auction is planned with day and night entertainment. Chas. Tousek Orchestra provides daytime music and the Velvets headline the 7 to 11 p.m. dance.
The St. Paul Cardinals travel to Runge for a Friday night football game at 8 p.m. Fans are urged to attend and support their team.
The Shiner Comanches will face the Stockdale Brahmas on Friday September 7 at 8 p.m. in the opening game of the 1973 season. Fans are urged to come out and support the Comanches.
Peter J. Morisak Sr aged 86 years, 2 months, 7 days, died Friday August 31, 1973. Body lay in state at Buffington Funeral Home Shiner until 11:00 a.m. Sunday. Holy Mass followed at Shiner Catholic Church noon. Burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Rosary recited Saturday at 7:45 p.m.
Henry G Behlen, 74, died September 1 1973 at 6 am. Funeral services held Monday September 3 1973 at Buffington Funeral Home Shiner with body lying in state. Burial in Shiner City Cemetery.
The second annual Community Hospital Day Picnic and Bazaar will be at Hallettsville City Park on Sunday October 7 1973. Over 5000 are expected to attend to fund renovations for the Ren ger Memorial Hospital. Plans approved by Medicare and State Health Agencies set the stage for a major renovation to upgrade the hospital into a leading medical center in the region. About 200000 dollars remains to meet the goal.
The Shiner High School Sophomore Class sponsors a bake sale in front of the bank on Saturday, September 8, starting at 9 a.m. Fresh homemade treats including cakes kolaches noodles pies strudel bread and cookies will be available. Come early for best selection.
Mrs Anne Vickers of Halletts ville attended the four day state wide conference in Waco hosted by the Texas Farm Bureau. The event at the Waco Plaza Inn featured sessions on motivation insurance and membership procedures and closed with a banquet and a tour of the new $2.7 million TFB headquarters.
Denise Simper of Shiner earned first runner-up at the District XIT Farm Bureau Queen Contest held at the American Legion Hall on Tuesday night August 14 1973. Jenice Janssen of Ganado was named District FB Queen with seven contestants. Bill McReynolds WOAI San Antonio presided as master of ceremonies. Ann Reader and Bobby Douglas performed in the Talent Fund contest. Also pictured is last year’s Texas Farm Bureau queen Ann Schutt of Jackson County.
Southwestern Bell announced higher intrastate Texas rates effective Sept 24 to offset rising costs. One Plus calls remain cheaper than many states, with Dallas to Houston three minute day rate at 93 cents. Operator and person to person rates rise accordingly.
The Gazette seeks Shiner students attending colleges for a compiled list. Contact the Gazette Office at 594-3346 or send a postcard to P. O. Box 727, Shiner TX 77984 with the required information promptly as a list will be published soon.
Shiner High School announces a P TO teachers reception set for Thursday September 13 at 7 30 p m in the gym. The event gathers faculty and supporters for an informal meet and greet to discuss school program needs.
Shiner Farm Bureau meets September 11 at 8 p.m. in Legion Park with guest speaker and lunch to bring. St Paul Booster Club meets September 12 at 8 p.m. at St Paul High School. Catholic Altar Society meets September 11 at 3 p.m. in Parish Gym. October hostesses named. KJZT and D O s hold corporate Communion September 9 at 8 a.m. Mass with parish gym registration at 1 p.m. Door prizes. KJT Nos. 10 and 20 meet September 9 at 1 p.m. at Parish Gym. Confraternity of Christian Mothers dues asked. Maeker Reunion September 9 at Legion Park with basket lunch. Stratman Reunion September 9 at Shiner Hermann Sons Hall with basket lunch.
A Social Security Office representative from Victoria Texas will visit Shiner City Hall at 9 AM on Friday September 7 1973. Residents may file retirement survivor disability or Medicare claims and get answers about the Social Security program.
A bolt of lightning at the Joe Marek place near Wil low Slings damaged a hay shed and killed six cattle during a storm on Tuesday morning August 28. The loss was about 2500 dollars. The Marek home and country store escaped damage as about one inch of rain fell.
Joe Kneifel Sr age 72 died September 1 1973 at Shiner Hospital after a lengthy illness. Requiem Mass was held September 3 at Shiner Catholic Church with rosaries at Buffington Chapel. Survived by wife Mary and children Joe Jr Victor Estella Mary Hilda Florine Lorene Mildred and 16 grandchildren. Burial details noted. complete obituary to follow.
A 1971 Chevrolet driven by George Frank Novak of Shiner struck two large heifer calves on Highway 95 about 2.7 miles north of Yoakum Wednesday at 6:45 am. Novak escaped unharmed. the car was badly damaged. The Highway Patrol reported the calves were in the roadway when another northbound vehicle approached.
Hospital visiting periods are set from 7 00 to 7 30 AM 10 00 to 11 00 AM 2 00 to 4 00 PM and 7 00 to 8 30 PM. This week’s listed patients include Lillie Wendt Grill Dolezal Struka Cloutier Kram Hewig Goetz Ullmann Nagelmueller Bevan Filip Cha lupa Anders and more. Dismissals include Emma Seidenberger Sadie Smith Rosie Tousek Viola Schulz Louis Krenek Rev Lawrence Matula Albert Clou dy Matula and Frankie Simper plus two babies. A note suggests using a small two cup coffee pot to store grease with a basket acting as a strainer.
The Pink Ladies of Shiner Hospital sponsor a one day rummage sale in the Wolters building opposite The Shiner Gazette Office on Saturday September 8 from 8 30 a m to 5 p m. Proceeds support the Shiner Hospital Foundation building fund with half price bargains on clothes and other items.
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