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CD Instructions
For Survival
The Civil Defense Officers of
Shiner, Texas have the follow-
ing recommendations for the
public to take in the event of
a nuclear attack.
The first recommendation is
that each person prepare him-
self by attending one of the
classes scheduled to begin Mon-
day night, November 26. The
classes will instruct you in the
methods of protecting yourself
from fallout and the methods of
survival.
The following suggestions
have been recommended by the
national and state civil defense
organizations and may well
contribute to your survival.
1. Keep your automobile in
tip-top condition and keep the
gas tank at least half full at all
times. Your car could get you
to a shelter or out of a target
area or even provide a shelter
in the event you did not reach
a designated one.
2. Construct some type of
home shelter. Instructions and
plans for these shelters are
available at the local post of-
fice and are given to each per-
son attending the civil defense
courses.
3. Keep at least a two weeks
supply of food on hand, provide
only canned and packaged or
dry foods that can be kept for
long durations. Adequate drink-
ing water should also be pro-
vided.
4. Assign each member of the
family a duty to perform in the
event of an attack, and assign
each child and adult member a
specific item or number of items
to be sure to take to the shel-
ter.
5. Provide yourself with a
battery operated transistor type
Shiner Gazette—Shiner,-Texas Thursday, November 15, 1962
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MR. and MRS. LEE J. SEDLMEYER
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Entered as second class mail matter at the post office in
Shiner, Texas, under the act of Congress of March 1, 1876
Established 1892
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radio in order to keep yourself
informed. The frequencies that
will be used, 640 and 1240 on
your radio dial.
6. Provide simple fire-fight-
ing equipment and instruct each
member of the family how to
use it.
7. Acquaint yourself with the
warning signals and what they
mean, there are two signals, the
alert signal is a steady blast of
from three to five minutes, it
means an attack is probable,
take action and stay tuned to
conelrad frequencies 640 and
1240 on your radio for official
instructions and information.
The take cover signal is a more
wavering tone or short blast, it
means an attack is imminent,
take cover in the best available
shelter. Be prepared. Know
these signals and what they
mean.
In order to learn your com-
munity signals and other sur-
vival plans, the schools are now
taking enrollments for free
civil defense adult education
classes to be conducted by cer-
tified teachers in the public
school. Please contact the Su-
perintendent office for enroll-
ment.
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Mrs. Stella Valenta and Eric
Blohm spent Sunday and Mon-
day in Houston with Mr. and
Mrs. A. J. Blohm.
Mr. and Mrs. Roman Bujnoch
and family of Houston spent the
weekend here in the home of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Pustejovsky, who observed their
fiftieth golden wedding anni-
versary Sunday.
Anton Janik and Ernest Kral
spent Thursday in Port Lavaca.
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the coronation of the Queen at
the Parish Gym November 18,
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AREA DEATHS
JAKE RUHMANN
Kenedy. — Impressive fu-
neral services for J. M. (Jake)
Ruhmann were held in the First
Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m.
Monday, November 5, 1962 with
the pastor, Rev. Charles M. Wal-
ton in charge.
The Kenedy Masonic Lodge,
with J. Evans Bain acting as
Worshipful Master, was in
charge of the services at the
City Cemetery. Serving as pall-
bearers were W. E. Ruckman,
W. H. Atkinson, R u h m a n
Franklin, H. S. Colvin Jr.,
James Layton, Jimmy Nichols,
Ernest Bain and J. D. Turnip-
seed.
Jacob Miece Ruhmann was
born in Schulenburg November
22, 1881, and was the son of
James Paul and Minna (Malsch)
Ruhmann. He came to Kenedy
in 1899 and had resided here all
of that time, except for about
five years spent in San Antonio
in the 1920’s. He was married
to Miss Lillian Rudisill on Oct-
ober 18, 1910 in Lincolnton,
N. C. She preceded him in
death on April 8, 1956.
Mr. Ruhmann was a business
man of many years standing in
the Kenedy community. He had
also engaged in the farming
and ranching business during
his life here. He was a member
of the First Methodist Church,
a 50-year member of the Maso-
nic Lodge and was a Scottish
Rite Mason.
Mr. Ruhmann had been in
failing health for about a year
and died in the Seton Hospital
in Austin Sunday morning, No-
vember 4 at the age of 80 years,
11 months and 12 days.
He is survived by three sons,
James M. Ruhmann of Portland,
Welton A. (Doc) Ruhmann of
Houston and Ras R. Ruhmann
of Austin; two sisters, Mrs. Isa-
bel! Cook of Beaumont and
Mrs. Emma Nordhausen of
Schulenburg; six grandchildren
and a number of nieces and
nephews.
Would your retirement bud-
get be wrecked if you had no
income for several months? Be
smart! Visit your social secur-
ity office two or three months
before retirement and your
monthly check will start right
on schedule.
Did you ever run to catch a
bus only to discover that you
had forgotten your wallet?
Check with your social security
office to see what proofs will
be required when you file for
social security benefits. Come
prepared!
Would you ask your grocer
for advice about your invest-
ment program? Thousands of
dollars in social security bene-
fits are lost because people eli-
gible for social security are
misinformed by well-meaning
neighbors. Remember: your so-
cial security office is the best
place to go for advice on social
security matters.
Are you nearing retirement
age? Be sure to check with your
social security office to see what
benefits you could receive at
62 or 65.
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For fun galore see THE
THREE STOOGES IN ORBIT
at the Palace Theatre, Saturday
and Sunday.
My Neighbors
“All I wanna find out is
what kinda nut I am now. I
don’t want to do anything
about it...”
P-TA CITIZENSHIP
ESSAY CONTEST
FIRST PLACE
Name: Elaine Laas
Date: November 6, 1962
Why am I Glad to be an
American?
To the end my aim shall be
for my country, for my God, and
for performing the duties laid
upon me. I intend to do this
without thinking of any per-
sonal consequences.
Why am I an American? Le-
gally, I am an American be-
cause I have the good fortune
to have been bom in America
and to have lived in America
all of my life. Spiritually, 1 am
an American because I believe
in the principles for which Am-
erica stands. I believe that de-
mocracy is the first, the last,
and the only form of govern-
ment for any human race. I be-
lieve that earnestly the habits
of right thinking, that so many
Americans have, are the es-
sential elements and most need-
ed to support a free govern-
ment. I believe that there
should be free education, not
only for the well-born people
and well-to-do, but for the
poorest of the poor. This is the
very strength upon which a
true civilization rests. The low
standard of living which is a
characteristic of Russia, is a re-
sult of ignorance of peasants
which make up about four-
fifths of the entire population.
This would be impossible in
America where education is
universal, free, and compulsory.
Having always lived in Ameri-
ca, and enjoyed its many pri-
vileges, having been allowed to
take advantage of its many op-
portunities, I am unable to un-
derstand the condition that pre-
vails in that torn and tortured
country of Russia. The spec-
tale of downtrodden, enslaved
people must make me and every
American doubly grateful for
the freedom of America. The
sense of freedom is born in me,
bred in me. I am free to ex-
press my opinion of any gov-
ernmental act-national, state,
or local. I am free to engage in
whatever business I may choose.
I am eligible for a responsible
office if I come from a poor
family—poor in the sense of not
being born of aristocratic or
royal blood. I believe in the
principle that right makes
might, and not that might
makes right, without fear or
favor. It has been proved by
thousands of our boys who
gladly, fought and gave their
lives in the last war, that this
principle is true. Everyone of
these boys who died, was ready
to give his life for the truth and
justice that are American. They
paid the price, but America is
worthy of any sacrifice made in
her name. She gives much, but
the burden that she imposes is
light. I am not heavily taxed to
pay for the luxuries of an iron-
hearted, iron-handed ruler. I
am not kept in a starving con-
dition because a leader happens
to want a new automobile or a
million-dollar palace. It is true,
I do have to pay a certain sum
for the support of the govern-
ment, but it is a just and fair
sum which the representatives
of the people regulate and de-
signate.
Because I believe in all of
these principles and try to
practice them, I am an Ameri-
can. If I did not believe that
these things are true, and if I
did not put them into practice,
I should not be an American,
even if I were descended from
a dozen generations born on
American soil.
P-TA CITIZENSHIP
ESSAY CONTEST
SECOND PLACE
BONNIE RAE BUESING
CITIZENSHIP THEME
Your Life-Time Duty
Citizenship
“Ask not what your country
can do for you, but what you
can do for your country.” These
words from President Ken-
nedy’s inaugural speech of
January 1961 will long be re-
membered for they present to
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Junior Legion
Auxiliary Meets
The Junior Legion Auxiliary
met October 6 at the home of
Mrs. Angie Jaks. The meeting
was called to order by Chair-
man, Joan Dusek. Angela Lit-
tle and Elian Jane Stanek ad-
vanced the colors, followed by
the pledge of allegiance and the
Star-Spangled Banner, led by
Cynthia Krejci. Substituting for
the Chaplain, Rebecca Little
read the opening prayer, after
which the chairman led the
Preamble to the Constitution.
In the absence of the secretary,
1st vice chairman, read the roll
call. Joan Dusek gave a report
on the 9th District Convention
she attended in Victoria Sept.
22, with Mr. and Mrs. Eddie
Jaks. Since there was no old
business, Mrs. Jaks read the
names of the members who had
not missed a meeting from
January until July 1962. They
were: Jacqueline Cloutier, Joan
Dusek, Loretta Lin Hajek,
Dianne Pfeil, Loretta Schelling,
and Carleen Kram. The large
and well made poster of the
American Flag, made by Jac-
queline Cloutier, was shown to
the other members. The chair-
man thanked all the members
and also some prospective mem-
bers, who had helped at the
membership drive for the Am-
erican Legion and Auxiliary.
She also introduced a new
member, Benita Ulcak, whom
we are proud to have.
The meeting was then turned
over to our leader, Mrs. Angie
Jaks, who showed us some in-
teresting displays on dry ar-
rangements. They included dry
flowers, leaves, branches, twigs
and roots. This was done so
that each member could work
on some project throughout the
year. All Junior members were
asked to bring various things
of interest to them to the next
meeting. Adjournment follow-
ed and flags were retired.
* * *
The Junior Legion Auxiliary
met November 3 at the home
of Mrs. Angie Jaks. The meeting
was called to order by Chair-
man, Joan Dusek. The pledge
of allegiance and Star-Spangled
us the basic obligation of every
American citizen.
We must remember that ours
is a representative government
in which every individual has
not only certain freedoms and
privileges but also important
obligations. To be an active
American citizen we must take
on certain responsibilities which
will ensure us of “life, liberty,
and the pursuit of happiness.”
To achieve our goal of active
citizenship we must develop and
practice the main skills and
traits contained in genuine citi-
zenship. These skills and traits
are musts in the life of every
real citizen.
Probably the most important
characteristic trait which we
should aim for is soundness of
moral principles. If we are to
be upright citizens our personal
attributes cannot be dishonest
or insincere. This may include
discriminating minority groups,
being prejudice, or being dis-
respectful of the rights of oth-
ers. Our worth as a person will
largely determine what we will
make of our citizenship privil-
eges.
Secondly, we must be able to
develop sound opinions based
on facts. In our day of faster
and more accurate communica-
tions we cannot help but know
exactly how, when, and where
events are happening. By using
only these exact sources for our
information we can have no
reasons for not knowing the real
facts. Our opinions must be
those we believe in and can ex-
plain.
Next, we must learn to act.
Our American way of life de-
pends on each of us doing our
share. We should take good and
full advantage of our personal
rights. Ours is the obligation to
exercise these precious free-
doms of religion, speech, as-
sembly, and press in every
helpful constructive way pos-
sible. For example, since ours
is a representative government
we should vote for the best and
most experienced people pos-
sible to lead our nation while
representing us and our be-
liefs.
It is also our duty to know
as much as we can about our
country’s great heritage. With-
out the deepest respect and
pride held by us for all the
courageous men and women
who in the past have fought
and even died for the freedoms
we so often take for granted
today, we will have lost the
whole meaning and purpose of
real citizenship.
In addition to this we should
feel it our duty to learn, too,
the many parts and functions of
our nation’s government. This
we need in order that we may
make the wisest decisions con-
cerning that government and
our leaders and in order that
we can live according to the
law of our land.
We must remember always
that a government can be only
as good as the people who make
it. With freedoms go responsi-
bilities. An active citizen’s
work is never done.
E. W. SEELE JR.
The regularly scheduled
meeting of Jehovah’s Witnesses
held at Kingdom Hall, Farm
Road 1891, Shiner, will be can-
celled for this week only as the
congregation will be attending
the Christian assembly of min-
isters in Rosenberg, Nov. 16-
18, as announced by Eugene
Pilat, presiding minister of the
local congregation.
With the theme “Spread the
Word of Life” the three-day
program includes a variety of
talks on Bible subjects.
The key speaker on the pro-
gram appearing daily will be E.
W. Seele Jr. sent by Jehovah’s
Witnesses’ world headquarters
in Brooklyn, New York. His
public discourse, “The Bible’s
Answer to Our Problem of Sur-
vival,” will climax the assemb-
ly at 3 p. m., Sunday the 18.
Lowell Haislup, circuit di-
rector for the congregation in
Texas Circuit No. 11, will also
be a featured speaker.
The last convention for this
circuit was held in Taylor last
April. Some 500 Witnesses were
in attendance.
Banner, led by Joan Dusek. A
prayer and the Preamble to the
Constitution was said by Loret-
ta Lin Hajek. In the absence of
the secretary, Sgt.-at-Arms,
Linda Cimrhanzel, read the roll
call and the minutes of the pre-
vious meeting. Under old busi-
ness, the interesting displays on
dry arrangements, brought by
some of the members, were
shown. Under new business, we
decided to have a Christmas
display somewhere down town.
Mrs. Jaks showed us the beau-
tiful items that were given to
the Juniors by the Legion Com-
mander, Lonnie Koenning. We
extend our sincere thanks and
appreciation. A Thanksgiving
Prayer was read by Loretta
Hajek, and a large Thanksgiv-
ing arrangement was made and
displayed by Mrs. Jaks and
some of the girls. Mrs. Jaks also
gave us a little explanation on
Veterans Day. November 11.
Our next meeting will be
very important, because we will
discuss our Christmas program
to be given on December 11.
We urge all members to be
present. The next meeting will
be held at the home of Mrs. An-
gie Jaks on December 1. Meet-
ing was , adjourned and the
flags were retired. — Reporter
STOCK MARKET
REPORT
The Hallettsville Livestock
Commission had 2,040 cattle,
395 hogs and 103 sheep at their
auction Tuesday. The following
prices were paid.
© Calves—
Good and Choice 24-27.40;
Commercial 22-24; Utility 20-
22; Culls 20-down; Stocker
Steer Calves 25-33; Stocker
Heifers 23-27; Stocker Year-
lings 22-24; Heavy Weight Bulls
18-19.50; Light Weight Bulls
17-18.
® Cows—
Good Heavy Weight 13-15.40;
Cutter Cows 11-13; Canner
Cows 11-down.
• Cow and Calf Pairs—
Good 160.00-220.00; Medium
130.00-160.00.
• Hogs—
Good and Choice 17.50-18.30;
Sows 16-21; Heavy Weight 16.-
50-17.50; Light Weight 16-16.-
50; Feeders 14-18; Pigs 3.00-
10.00.
• Sheep—
Ewes 4-8; L,ambs 10-16;
Bucks 4-8; Pairs 8.00-12.00.
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Mr. and Mrs. James Meyer
and Douglas of Port Lavaca,
Mrs. Marvin Kurtz and Loretta
Jane, Misses Lorene and Mil-
dred Kneifel spent Sunday in
San Antonio at Brackenridge
Park.
Are you fond of home-made
noodle soup? It will be avail-
able in any quantity at the Fall
Festival of S.L.A. Sunday, No-
vember 18.
Lavaca Jury
Finds Two Bills
For Murder
Hallettsville. — Two persons
were indicted for murder and
two for assault with intent to
murder by the Lavaca County
Grand Jury, which also criti-
cized conditions under which
minors are obtaining and con-
suming intoxicating liquors.
Raymond Parr and David
Wright were both indicted for
murder in connection with fatal
traffic accidents, one at Yoakum
and one in Hallettsville. Parr
was charged in the deaths of
Thomas Buddy Thiede and Wil-
bert Wallin, both of Houston,
who were killed the night of
June 30 in a two-car accident.
Wright was charged with the
death of Willie Johnson.
Indicted for assault with in-
tent to murder were John F.
Janak and Louis Satsky. Janak
was charged in connection with
the shooting of Will Brantley
Fitch at a beer tavern in Sweet
Home operated by Janak. Sat-
sky was charged in connection
with the knifing of Dr. C. A.
Primer in a local clinic.
Swindling indictments against
James L. Avery and Jesse
Boenken were also returned.
The Grand Jury issued a re-
port in which it warned indi-
viduals and liquor stores against
selling liquor to minors, citing
that this practice seems to be
on the increase in the county,
and those guilty of selling such
drinks to minors should cease
doing so without delay.
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The Work Is All Ours! Treat Mom to a deli-
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brown Turkey, complete with everything but
the fuss and bother! She9ll love it... so will
you!
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Sedlmeyer, Lee J. & Sedlmeyer, Mrs. Lee J. The Shiner Gazette (Shiner, Tex.), Vol. 70, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 15, 1962, newspaper, November 15, 1962; Shiner, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1171194/m1/4/: accessed July 9, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Shiner Public Library.