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TELEPHONE LY 4-3346 — SHINER, TEXAS
be held on
MUTTERN” IS NINETY-EIGHT
of World
St.
almost in-
helps
busi-
white
Now that everybody’s standing, let’s all go to the Buick Sports Car Rally.
Betty-
Marie
Guet-
the best of
was able to
well wishers
even
few-
the
have
of age and
a resident of
hold the
of Lavaca
and
will
Legion Hudgeons
230 and the First
Church.
appreciate your vote
recited
7 p.m.
Funeral services were sched-
uled for Wednesday, January
29, 1964 at 10:00 a.rn. from the
Seydler Funeral Home, Gonza-
les, for Daniel S. Everson III,
who died at the family resi-
dence Monday, January 27 at
1:00 p.m. in Gonzales.
The Rev. Wesley N. Schulze,
pastor of the First Methodist
Church, officiated at the last
rites with burial taking place in
Memorial Park in Beeville.
There was a graveside ser-
vice at the Beeville Cemetery
at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Doyle
Martin of Beeville officiating.
Mr. Everson was born in
Cincinnati, Ohio, on October 7,
1906, the son of Daniel S. Ever-
son II, and Josephine Putman,
natives of the state of Ohio.
He was married on May 4,
1932 to Miss Marie Cooper. He
had served during World War II
with the army, and had moved
to Gonzales with his family
after the war where he es-
tablished an equipment busi-
ness.
Survivors include his wife;
one daughter, Mrs. Burke (Sue)
Ellwood of Beeville; and two
grandsons, Daniel Lee and Tim-
othy Burke Ellwood of Bee-
ville.
Showing at the Palace Theatre
Saturday and Sunday, February 1 and 2.
Mrs. Marie Gerlof f, oldest
Shiner citizen, better known as
“Muttern” to her many rel-
atives and friends, quietly ob-
served her 98th birthday. Sat-
urday, January 8. “Muttern”
had several callers during the
Rites Tuesday hr
Phoebe Koehler
settle for a two-seater. A finely tuned production 340 hp
Wildcat with a skilled driver scored the highesi miles per
gallon in the economy test of Class I — high performance
V-8's—atthe Pure Oil Performance Trials at Daytona Beach,
Florida. (So who’s surprised? Not Wildcat owners.)
schools’ 1964 Betty
Homemakers of To-
They achieved the
scores here in a
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Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sedlmeyer
accompanied by Miss Anne
Sedlmeyer of San Antonio vis-
ited with Mr. and Mrs. George
Kristek in Ellinger on Satur-
day, also with relatives in La
Grange. -
DR. JENNINGS B. COOK, OPTOMETRIST
Eyes Examined — Glasses Fitted — Lenses Duplicated
CONTACT LENSES FITTED
Office Hours 8:00 to 5:30 — Saturday 8:00 to 12:00
Other Hours by Appointment
Phone PR 6-3587 Box 247 FLATONIA, TEXAS
Frank A. Migl Jr
Candidate For
Co. Commissioner
Pert Pam Austin is serenaded by Johnny Cash (in leather
jacket) and three of the Brothers Four in a musical session of
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's rousing folk musical, “Hootenanny
Hoot.13 Other famed guest stars include Sheb Wooley, the
Gateway Trio, Judy Henske, George Hamilton IV, Joe and
Eddie, Cathie Taylor and Chris Crosby, with Peter Breck, Ruta
Lee, Joby Baker and Pam playing dramatic roles in the film.
206
Rev. Frank
at Buffing-
Oak Grove
It would be a shame to waste this phance to drive one of
Buick's lively sport models, wouldn't it? Especially consid-
ering your Buick dealer's so close, and the price is so nice.
That’s what the Sports Car Rally is all about. And they’re
all luxurious enough to make you wonder why anybody'd
“Your Federal Income Tax,”
the latest official information
on Federal taxes is now avail-
able at 40 cents a copy, Al-
lison B. Clark, administrative
officer of Internal Revenue at
Brenham, Texas, announced to-
day. They may be obtained
from your local Internal
Revenue office, or from the
Superintendent of Documents,
the naming of the 1964 Betty
Crocker All-American Home-
maker of Tomorrow. She will
be chosen on the basis of her
original test score together
with personal observation and
interviews during the trip. Her
scholarship will be increased
to $5,000. National runners-up
will receive $4,000, $3,000 and
$2,000 scholarships, respective-
ly.
All-time highs in the num-
ber of senior high school girls-
and schools enrolled marked
this, the tenth annual Betty
Crocker Search program. More
than 484,000 girls in 14,000 of
the nation’s schools participat-
ed. Since the program was i
launched, more than three and
a half million girls have par-
ticipated and scholarships ap-
proximating one million dol-
lars have been awarded.
The Betty Crocker Search is
approved by the National As-
sociation of Secondary-School
Principals. Judging is by
Science Research Associates of
Chicago, nationally known edu-
cational publishing and test-
ing organization.
Margaret Targac
Feted With Shower
Miss Margaret Targac, bride-
elect of Leon J. Barton of Yoa-
kum, was named honoree for a
miscellaneous shower Sunday,
January 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. at
the Hermann Sons Hall in Shi-
ner.
A Valentine theme of red
and white was carried out with
an arrangement of red roses
and fern on the gift tables
which were covered with white
cloths.
Mrs. Freddie Tam of Victoria,
sister of the bride-elect, pre-
sided at the registration table
which was centered with a
white bride doll.
Upon entering to the strains
of “Here Comes the Bride”
with Miss Charlotte Jean
Guettner at the piano, the
honoree, attired in a red wool
suit, was presented a white
carnation corsage by Mrs. Tam
and Mrs. Eugene Barton. Mes-
dames Louis Targac and Rud-
olph Barton, mothers of the
affianced couple, and Mrs.
Louis A. Matias, sister of the
bride-elect, wore blue dresses
and each received a white pom
pom corsage.
Miss Patricia Chilek, mistress
of ceremonies, presented the
following program: Misses
Annie Marie Patek, Betty Jean
Kocian, and Mrs. Dorothy Foj-
tik sang “Love Is A Many
Splendored Thing” with Miss
Beverly Kasper at the piano.
Miss Betty Jean Barton read,
“To a Young Bride”; Miss
Charlotte Guettner gave a skit
on “Recipe Of Life”; Miss Joan
Bujnoch read, “How To Use
Your Shower Gifts” and a final
song “Moon River” by the
above trio.
Miss Targac graciously
thanked everyone for the
many lovely and useful gifts
and invited all present to the
Wedding Mass.
The honoree and guests then
viewed the gifts after which
they were served refreshments
consisting of sandwiches, pic-
kles, potato chips, white cake,
mints, red punch and coffee.
The refreshment table laid
with a white lace cloth held
a beautiful sheet cake decorat-
ed with two hearts, the in-
scription “Margaret and Leon”
in red, silver bells, red roses
and was nestled in a ruffle of
red net and satin. The table
was centered with an arrange-
ment of two cupids, a large
heart, red roses, white lilies-of-
the-valley and fern, flanked by
glowing red tapers in
milk glass holders.
Misses Lillian Jurena,
Jean Barton, Annie
Patek, Charlotte Jean
tner, Patricia Chilek and Mes-
dames Frank Targac and Dan-
iel Fojtik assisted in unwrap-
ping the gifts and serving re-
freshments.
A Hamilton Beach electric
food mixer and an electric
toaster were presented to the
bride-elect by the hostesses.
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Glen Wm. Is Five
Thursday, January 23, Glen
Wm. Vancura was honored with
a birthday party at the Lu-
theran Social Hall with twenty-
seven tots in attendance.
A “snow scene” theme was
carried out. Party favors were
snowmen filled with candy and
toys.
While the refreshment table
was being prepared, Mrs. Otto
Gloor and Mrs. Brian Helweg
led the group in games, in-
cluding a fishing game and
throwing snowballs. Mrs. Don-
ald Dreyer assisted Mrs. Van-
cura with hostess duties.
The refreshment table was
highlighted with two birth-
day cakes, one in the shape of
a snowman for Glen and the
other a “snow lady” for Mrs.
Gloor, who was pleasantly
surprised with the cake since
her birthday was also on Janu-
ary 23.
Glen and Mrs. Gloor thank-
ed everyone for the many nice
gifts they received.
Chicken salad sandwiches,
German chocolate cake and
punch were served to the little
guests.
: Upon departing for home,
• everyone wished the honorees
. many more happy birthdays.
Everybody who wants aWildcat, please stand up.
Everybody who wants a Skylark, please stand up.
Everybody who wants a Riviera, please stand up.
John Sitka, age 75 years, five
months and 12 days died at his
home on Route 4, Hallettsville
at 5:45 a.m. Sunday, January
26, 1964, after a prolonged ill-
ness. Funeral services were
held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan-
uary 28 at the Kubena Funeral
Home and at 10 o’clock at St.
Mary’s Catholic Church with
Rev. Hy. Psencik officiating.
Burial was in the St. Mary’s
Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers
were Melvin Janak Jr., Tom-
my Sitka, Wilbert Kutach,
Leon, Larry and Alphonse
Sitka.
Mr. Sitka was born in Hal-
lettsville, August 14, 1888, and
was a member of the KJT and
Knights of Columbus. On No-
vember 13, 1910 he was united
in marriage to Albina Steffek
at St. Mary’s and they settled
in that community where he
followed the occupation of
farming.
He is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Albina Sitka; three sons,
Alphonse Sitka of Wharton,
Louis and Leon of Hallettsville;
three daughters, Mrs. Alphonse
(Mary) Bujnoch of Halletts-
ville, Mrs. Melvin (Sybil)
Janak of Moulton, Mrs. Ed-
ward J. (Leona) Peters of San
Antonio; two sisters, Mrs. Joe
R. Steffek and Mrs. Guy Greer
of Hallettsville and one half-
sister, Mrs. Joe (Anna) Munch
of Houston.
A family rosary was
at the funeral home at
Sunday and rosaries were re-
cited Monday night by the
parish at 7 o’clock; the KJT
at 7:15 and the Knights of
Columbus at 7:30.
One son, Johnnie Sitka pre-
ceded his father in death, los-
ing his life during World War
II.
4:00 p.m.
Koehler, 77, of
Street, Yoakum.
Hollan officiated
ton Chapel and
Cemetery of Yoakum.
Mrs. Koehler died at a rest
home in Angleton Monday,
January 27. She was bom in
Karnes County October 9,
1886.
Survivors include her step-
son, Hugo Koehler of Yoakum.
Preceding her in death were
her husband, Anton Koehler;
and two step-sons, Victor
Koehler and Herbert (Dutch)
Koehler.
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Miss Margaret Targac
Leon James Barton, who
be married Saturday, February
8, have completed the selection
of their wedding attendants.
The marriage will be perform-
ed at Saints Cyril and Meth-
odius’ Catholic Church in Shi-
ner at 9:00 a.m. with Reverend
Father John J. Hanacek of-
ficiating.
Miss Targac has chosen Miss
Patricia Chilek of Yoakum tp
serve as her maid of honor.
Bridesmaids will be Misses
Betty Jean Barton of Houston,
Charlotte Jean Guettner of
Yoakum and Lillian Jurena of
Houston.
Best man duties will be per-
formed by John Kurtz of Shi-
ner. Eugene Targac of Austin,
Raymond Barton of Yoakum
and Victor Targac of Houston
will serve as groomsmen.
Flower girl will be Lynette
Barton and Louis A. Matias Jr.
will be ringbearer.
Frank J. Targac of Bloom-
ington and Steve Chomout of
Yoakum will serve as ushers.
Louis A. Matias Sr. of Shiner
and Eugene Barton of Yoakum
will be witnesses.
Mrs. F. M. Wagner will be
organist and the Shiner adult
choir will sing.
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In proportion to its size, the
whale eats the smallest ani-
mals, few larger than a shrimp.
Shiner Gazette — Shiner, Texas Thursday, January 30, 1964
Sharon Wiese of St. Paul’s
High School and Shirley M.
Renken of Shiner High School
are the
Crocker
morrow,
highest
written knowledge and attitude
examination given Dec. 3, 1963.
General Mills, Inc., sponsor of
the program, will award them a
‘'Homemaker of Tomorrow”
pin to signify their achieve-
ment, and their test papers will
be entered in competition for
state honors.
The state Homemaker of To-
morrow will be awarded a
$1,500 college scholarship and
will be named a national fi-
nalist. Her school will be pre-
sented with a set of Encyclo-
paedia Britannica, awarded by
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
The state’s second ranking girl
will receive a $500 scholarship.
In the spring, state Home-
makers of Tomorrow, each ac-
companied by a school advisor,
will enjoy an expense-paid
educational tour to Colonial
Williamsburg, Va., Washington,
D. C., and New York City.
The trip will be climaxed with
Funeral services were held
Tuesday, January 28, 1964 at
for Mrs. Phoebe
Dallas
Rites Wednesday
For Dan Everson
U. S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, D. C.
20402.
The 144-page booklet cov-
ers in detail the Federal in-
come tax laws as they apply to
individuals. The language is
non-technical and contains
many examples to illustrate
the application of tax laws to
actual situations. The material
is especially helpful to tax-
payers who have unusual tax
situations, or for those en-
countering an item of income
or deduction for the first time.
Check lists of taxable and non-
taxable income, and of allow-
able and non-allowable deduc-
tions are included, along with
a detailed index which
pinpoint answers to tax prob-
lems.
Also available for the
nessman for 40 cents a copy is
the helpful booklet “Tax Guide
for Small Business” designed
to simplify for the proprietor-
ship, corporation and partner-
ship problems involving in-
come excise and employment
taxes.
These two booklets may be
obtained from any IRS office
or from the Superintendent of
Documents, U. S. Government
Printing Office, Washington,
D. C. 20402.
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Targac-Barton
Select Attendants
Published Every Thursday
One Year: $3.00 Six Months: $2.00 Three Months: $1.50
MR. and MRS. LEE J. SEDLMEYER
Owners — Publishers — Editors
Entered as second class mail matter at the post office in
Shiner, Texas, under the act of Congress of March 1, 1876
Established 1892
"YOUR FEDERAL INCOME TAX"
"TAX GUIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS"
friends ex-
Sharon Wiese And Shirley Renken
Receive 1964 Betty Crocker Awards
day, and others continued
calling throughout the week.
Though not in
health, Muttern
greet her many
in person.
Relatives and
tending their best wishes in
person were from—
Shiner: Mesdames: Ben Eg-
gert, Sam Walleck and chil-
dren, Theo Dierksen, Andrew
Brosch and children, Willie
Gerurn, Anton Deharde, Selma
Zander, Fritz Sander, Emilie
Stratman, Emma Seidenberger,
Henry Schierschwitz, Adolf
Wenske, Willie Hagendorf,
Emil Balusek, Hugo Koether,
Misses: Mary Antrich, Sophie
Hinrichs, Erna Roth, Mr. and
Mrs. Herbert Wehl, Mr. and
Mrs. Edwin Wehl and Rev. F.
E. Eilers.
Moulton: Mr. and Mrs. Jim-
my Welfl and family, Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Brunkenhoefer,
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Buehring
and family, Mr. and Mrs. El-
don Buehring and family.
Hallettsville: Mr. and Mrs.
Herman Boltz.
Victoria: Mr. and Mrs. Willie
Boltz.
Karnes City: Mr. and Mrs.
Hilbert Buehring and family.
“Muttern” enjoyed the many
cards she received and express-
ed her thanks to each one who
called or sent a card or gift.
May she have many more
happy birthdays.
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Rites Held Friday
In San Antonio
For George Koenig
George Koenig, age 67, of 118
Sussex, San Antonio, passed
away Tuesday, January 21,
1964 in a San Antonio hospital.
Funeral services were held at
10:30 a.m. Friday, January 24
at the Southside Funeral Home
Chapel with Rev. Asa Avant
officiating. Interment was in
the National Cemetery, Fort
Sam Houston.
He was a member of Cokes-
bury Methodist Church and a
Veteran of World War I.
Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Eddye F. Koenig; sons,
George Koenig Jr., Maurice and
Laurence Koenig; brothers, W.
E. and Charlie Koenig; sisters,
Mrs. Minnie Payne, Mrs. Bessie
Shell; 12 grandchildren; one
great-grandchild.
Mr. Koenig was born in Gon-
zales County, Texas, and had
lived in San Antonio twenty-
two years.
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St. Paul’s High
School Report
The Student Council of
Paul’s High School will hold
its annual basketball banquet
on Tuesday, February 11. The
supper will be held at the Shi-
ner Dine Inn with Father John
Hanacek, Father Alphonse Pa-
dalecki, Mr. Cimrhanzel, the
coach, and his family, the bas-
ketball players, and the cheer-
leaders attending.
There will be a program on
vocations during the first week
in Lent. Guest speakers will
talk to the student body on the
different careers in life.
The High School Student Re-
treat will be given by Father
Charles Guilfoil.
Committees are compiling a
constitution for the St. Paul’s
Student Council.
In our last meeting very in-
teresting topics for discussion
were brought, up. Results of
these discussions were taken up
by the various classes for the
benefit of all the students.
Reporter — Janet Drymala
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Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Riske
spent Thursday afternoon in
Hallettsville at the bedside of
Oscar Shoemake.
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Mikulik
attended the funeral services on
Friday in San Antonio for
George Koenig. He was a
brother-in-law of Gladys and
Paul Kempe.
Bill Renger
For Sheriff
William O. (Bill) Renger,
well known Hallettsville man
and Constable in the Halletts-
ville precinct for eleven years,
is hereby announcing his candi-
dacy for office of sheriff of
Lavaca County.
Bill, as his many friends
know him, is 45 years of age.
He is married to the former
June Schaefer, daughter of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schae-
fer of Breslau. They have a son,
Billy, 20 years of age, and a
daughter, June Lynn, age 17.
His eleven years of experience
as constable makes him capable
and experienced to
position of Sheriff
County.
He is a veteran
War II and a member of the
American
Post No.
Methodist
He will
and support in the coming Pri-
mary Election in May.
(Pd. Pol. Adv.)
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E. A. Kasper
Announces For
Constable, Free. 3
Congratulations
Q Mr. and Mrs. Robert K.
Wright of Madisonville an-
nounce the birth of a daugh-
ter, Janet Lea, bom at the
Holmes Memorial hospital
Sunday, January 19, weighing
9 pounds and 6 ounces. Grand-
parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ed.
Hanzlik of Gonzales, and Mr.
and Mrs. Z. E. Wright of Big
Spring. Great-grandparents are
Mrs. Pearl Rogers of Devine,
Mrs. Amzie Wright and Mrs.
Frank Volf of Gonzales. The
baby is being welcomed by two
brothers, Kenneth and Don.
@ Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Patek
Jr. of Houston are happy to an-
nounce the arrival of a baby
girl, born January 16 in the St.
Joseph Hospital, Houston. Lit-
tle Peggy Jean weighed seven
pounds and fifteen ounces and
is receiving a hearty welcome
from a sister, Nancy, and bro-
ther, James. The happy grand-
parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ladik
Mikes Sr. and Mrs. Jim Patek
Sr., all of Shiner.
• Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bock
of Hallettsville announce the
arrival of a baby girl, Leah
Lynn, born Wednesday morn-
ing, January 22 at Renger Me-
morial Hospital, Hallettsville.
She weighed four pounds, four
ounces and is being welcomed
by one sister, Jean Marie and
one brother, John. Grandparents
are Mr. and Mrs. John Cook of
Shiner and Mrs. Garlan Miller.
• Mr. and Mrs. George Shep-
herd of Houston are the proud
parents of a baby boy, weighing
eight pounds, four and a half
ounces, born January 10. Mater-
nal grandparents are Mr. and
Mrs. Emil Migl of Yoakum and
paternal grandparents are Mr.
and Mrs. Guy Shepherd of
Houston. The baby was chris-
tened Keith Richard in St. Ben-
edict Catholic Church Sunday,
January 19. Godparents are
Mrs. Charles Bouchers of San
Antonio and Tony Scalice of
Dallas. The mother is the form-
er Irene Migl of Yoakum.
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Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Boedeker
returned home Monday after
spending several days with
their children in Houston.
Pauline, Gladys and Nora
Janszen of Hallettsville and
Stella Schorre of Cuero visited
with Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Beh-
len Sunday.
I hereby announce my candi-
dacy for constable, Precinct 3,
Shiner. I am grateful to those
who encouraged me to seek this
office and to the Commissioners
Court who appointed me to fill
the unexpired term of the pre-
vious constable.
To all, I pledge to carry out
my duties to the best of my abi-
lity. I will greatly appreciate
your vote and support at the
May 2 election.
Respectfully yours,
Erwin A. Kasper
(Pd. Pol. Adv.)
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Rites Held For
Mrs. F. Bittner Jr.
Funeral services for Mrs.
Frank J. Bittner Jr. of Flatonia,
who passed away at 7:30 a.m.
Saturday January 18 in Renger
Memorial Hospital in Halletts-
ville, were held Sunday, Janu-
ary 19, at 2:30 p.m. from the
Smith Funeral Home in Fla-
tonia, with Rev. T. Irving
King, Methodist pastor of Hal-
lettsville, officiating. Inter-
ment was made in Flatonia City
Cemetery.
Pallbearers were E. A.
Arnim, Barney Wotipka, Earl
Needham, K. E. Woody of Fla-
tonia, Arthur Schodde of Cuero,
and Donald Bunting of Moul-
ton.
Mrs. Bittner, the daughter of
the late Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
O. Riske, was born May 9, 1910,
in Moulton, and had attained
the age of 53 years, 8 months,
and 9 days.
On Nov. 24, 1940 she was
married to Frank J. Bittner
Jr. of Flatonia.
She was a member of the
Flatonia Methodist Church.
She is survived by her hus-
band, Frank J. Bittner of Fla-
tonia; one sister, Mrs. Owen
Brown of Hallettsville, and one
brother, Carl Riske, of Frede-
ricksburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Vrazel
served as Confirmation spon-
sors for Mr. and Mrs. James S.
Johnson of Corpus Christi at
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Church.
SEE YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED BUICK DEALER. AUTHORIZED BUICK DEALERS IN THIS AREA:
HILL BUICK CO. —-Highway 77-A at 111 — Yoakum, Texas
TO THE VOTERS
OF LAVACA COUNTY:
I hereby announce my candi-
dacy for the office of county
commissioner, Precincts 3-7,
subject to the Democratic Pri-
mary Election to
May 2,. 1964.
I am 43 years
have always been
Lavaca County. For the past 18
years I have been making my
home in the city of Shiner. Dur-
ing World War II, I served for
six years with the U.S. Army.
My parents are Mr. and Mrs.
Frank A. Migl Sr. of Halletts-
ville. My wife is the former
Millie Petras, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Joe Petras of Shiner.
We have one son, Ronnie.
I have been a member of the
Shiner Fire Department for 12
years, and am a member of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Shi-
ner Memorial Post No. 6209,
American Legion Koi ar-Stanek
Post No. 201, Shiner Business
Men’s Club and the Shiner
Catholic Church.
I feel that my five years of
employment with the Texas
Highway Department has given
me much knowledge and prac-
tical experience in road con-
struction work.
In seeking this office, I will
deeply appreciate the support of
the voters and thank you for
your consideration for election
to the office of county commis-
sioner, Precincts 3-7, I remain,
Respectfully yours,
Frank A. Migl Jr.
(Pd. Pol. Adv.)
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Funeral Rites
For John Sitka
Health and Safety
Tips From The AMA
(diptheria)
Diphtheria, once one of the
great killers of children, is no
longer a major threat in the
United States. Widespread, rou-
tine immunization has greatly
reduced a highly contagious
epidemic disease that once kill-
ed thousands of children each
winter.
But diphtheria isn’t entirely
gone. There still are a few
hundred cases and some deaths
each year, largely in the win-
ter. These cases
variably occur .among those
who aren’t properly immuniz-
ed.
The first sign of diphtheria
usually is a sore throat, with
patches of grayish membrane
formed in the throat. There
usually is a slight fever. The
throat swells and swallowing
may be difficult. The swelling
sometimes blocks air passages
and causes suffocation.
The very fact that there are
relatively few diphtheria cases
today makes the disease
more insidious. There are
er “carriers” spreading
germs, and thus children
less opportunity to build im-
munity through repeated small
doses of natural exposure.
Immunization against diph-
theria should start at a very
early age, possibly two to three
months. Physicians today rou-
tinely give the “DPT” shots to
babies, immunizing against
diphtheria, pertussis (whoop-
ing cough), and tetanus (lock-
jaw) at the same time. Another
injection several months later
is recommended for full pro-
tection, plus boosters every few
years as the child grows.
Your doctor will be aware of
the schedule of shots, and
what shots are needed in your
family. If your children haven’t
had a booster diphtheria shot
in the last three years, ask your
doctor to bring your family’s
protection up to par.
If someone in your family is
exposed to diptheria, check
with your doctor immediately
as to whether a shot of diph-
theria antitoxin is needed. This
is a short-term protection, last-
ing only a few weeks, that may
help prevent the disease after
exposure.
Immunization can prevent
diphtheria. Even though the
disease is almost gone, enough
cases still occur to make diph-
theria a threat to the unim-
munized, or to’ those whose
shots are too far in the past to
be effective.
Mrs. Minnie Stratman re-
turned home after spending the
oast month visiting in the home
of her sister, Mrs. F. W. Drees
in Dallas and with the Bernard
Stratman family in Longview.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Drabek re-
, turned home Monday after ar
extended visit with relatives ir
El Paso and Crowell. They
, were accompanied home by
; their grandson, Billy Drabek of
■ El Paso.
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Sedlmeyer, Lee J. & Sedlmeyer, Mrs. Lee J. The Shiner Gazette (Shiner, Tex.), Vol. 72, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 30, 1964, newspaper, January 30, 1964; Shiner, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1171552/m1/4/: accessed June 24, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Shiner Public Library.