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Lavaca County
Soil Conservation
District News
District Supervisors: Raymond
A. Meyer, Chairman; Fred Hen-
neke, Vice-Chairman; Eugene
B. Krejci, Secretary-Treasurer;
Frank Olsovsky and Vaughn
Smothers.
* * * *
Frank G. Olsovsky, who lives
two miles north of Komensky
shaped 3 gullied areas into
waterways. The gullies were
caused by terraces emptying on
soil that was not protected with
a grass cover. By shaping the
gullies into broad flat water-
ways and sodding the Coastal
Bermuda Olsovsky will elimin-
ate the washing caused by ter-
race outlet water. Technicians
of the Soil Conservation ser-
vice designed and staked the
waterways for Olsovsky and the
ASC office will pay approxi-
mately 70% of the cost of in-
stalling the waterways.
* * *
Henry Ulcak,- Lavaca Soil
Conservation District coopera-
tor near Breslau, has 30 acres
of Angleton bluestem that is
beginning to make an excellent
growth. The Angleton grass was
planted this past spring. Most
of the seed came up in the
spring, but many plants germ-
inated this fall and are also
making a good growth. Graz-
ing will be delayed so as to al-
low the grass to become fully
established. The ASC office
paid for approximately 70% of
the cost of fertilizer and seed
to establish this 30 acres of
Angleton.
For information about pas-
ture grass plantings contact
Soil Conservation Service Tech-
nicians in Hallettsville or Yoa-
kum.
* * *
Leon Kahanek is establishing
oats and hubam clpver on sev-
eral of his old “Needle Grass
Pastures” for temporary graz-
ing and soil improvement. Most
of these fields will be establish-
ed to a permanent pasture in
several years. He now has an
excellent stand of Angleton
bluestem on 8 acres, which was
seeded this spring. He plans to
establish his pasture and rotate
his grazing to keep his grass in
a good condition.
* * *
Richard Chumchai, a coop-
erator with the DeWitt County
Soil Conservation District who
lives in the Dreyer Community
has completed 2.5 miles of ter-
races on his farm. Richard
Chumchai received ACP pay-
ment from the DeWitt County
ASC office. The construction
work was done by the County
Commissioner. Chumchai has
purchased another farm which
he worked out a conservation
plan on with the help of the
Soil Conservation Service.
* * *
Raymond Boysen of Hoch-
heim Community and a coop-
erator with the DeWitt County
Soil Conservation District has
completed construction of three
waterways, a total of 2.1 acres.
These waterways will be seed-
ed to King Ranch bluestem and
used for terrace outlets and for
hay production. These water-
ways were part of Boysen con-
servation plan.
* * *
It appears to be an excellent
fall for planting cover crops,
due to the recent rains. With
the available moisture, clover
and winter peas should make
good growth. The ASC County
Committee have available cost-
share payment on seed and fer-
tilizer to be used on cover crops.
* * *
Herman Wendt a cooperator
with the Lavaca Soil Conser-
vation District has an excellent
growth of Guar on his farm.
The Guar was planted in May
and has produced 9 tons of
green weight to date. Wendt
states that Guar is one of the
best summer cover crops he has
ever grown. Next year corn will
Humble Operations
Southwest Texas
Humble Oil & Refining Com-
pany has made two new field
discoveries in Southwest Texas
during the last 12 months. There
has also been one oil discovery
at Southeast Hebbronville in
Jim Hogg County. The two gas
discoveries were at Northeast
Kelsy in Brooks County and
Dilworth in McMullen County.
Exploration activities have
also been extensive with three
seismograph crews operating in
the Southwest Division, with
one each in Gonzales, Kleberg,
and Dimmit Counties. One gra-
vity meter crew operated in
Kleberg County and 1 magneto-
meter crew in Milam County.
The division exploration em-
ploys 173 people.
In addition to these d i s-
coveries by Wildcat wells, there
has been one field wildcat gas
discovery at Laguna in Kle-
berg County.
The production department’s
Southwest Texas Division drill-
ed 51 oil wells in the last year,
11 gas wells, and 15 dry holes.
At present four rigs are work-
ing in the division. There are
790 employees in the division.
Humble also operates four gas
plants with a total daily capa-
city of 214 million cubic feet.
Daily average production of
oil and condensate in July from
2472 Humble wells in South-
west Texas was 46,356 barrels.
Humble, top gasoline retailer
in Texas, in the last 12 months
built six new service stations
in the area. This brings to 697
the total number of stations un-
der the Humble sign serving
Southwest Texans. There are 57
bulk stations and 196 marketing
department employees in the
Southwest Texas Division.
Humble Pipe Line Company
operates 1,659 miles of trunk
and gathering lines in this area
and employs 324 people. At
the present time, Humble Pipe
Line Company has 3,640 miles
of gathering lines and 5,790
miles of trunk lines.
GUNMAN’S WALK, starring
Van Heflin, Tab Hunter and
Kathryn Grant, and filmed in
CinemaScope and Technicolor,
is a powerful western drama
with plenty of thrills and action
Palace Theatre, Friday and Sat-
urday.
Mrs. Rosa Leach returned
home to Dallas Sunday accom-
panied by her mother, Mrs.
Cecelie Spoetzl.
Those attending the training
union for the church school
Thursday night in Hallettsville
were Rev. John C. Gilbert, Mr
and Mrs. Ernest Preutz, Mrs.
E. A. Ross and Miss Mayme
Merseburger.
Miss Leonita Helmers of Hou-
ston visited with her sisters,
Mrs. Aug. Baca, Mrs. Ida Goeth
and other relatives Saturday
and Sunday.
be planted on the land where
he had Guar, and another part
of his cultivated land set aside
for Guar.
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Spooks, hob-goblins, boys and
girls will be roaming the streets
tomorrow night, says the Texas
Safety Association. Motorists
should be extra careful to avoid
these little gremlins, so as not
to make ghosts of them before
their time.
* * *
Halloween is fun for boys
and girls. It is also a very care-
less holiday for them, says the
Texas Safety Association. So
watch for those children whose
parents haven’t taught them
the good rules of safety—or pro-
vided them with light-colored
or reflectorized Halloween cos-
tumes.
* * *
Darkness hides danger! The
Texas Safety Association sug-
gests that all Halloween reve-
lers wear light-colored or re-
flectorized costumes tomorrow
night.
S.H.S. NEWS
Fifth Grade—
Miss Florine Berckenhoff
We are to represent Spain in
the Fall Festival program. Caro-
lyn Boedeker and Peggy Herder
already have their costumes
sewed. Franklin Darilek and
James Vanak are the only boys
that are going to be in the Fall
Festival and nine girls with
costumes.
Miss Berckenhoff brought a
picture of a pumkin and a min-
iature Life magazine to school.
We got our Arrow Book Club
books Friday. We are starting to
work in our reading work books.
We are studying fractions in
Arithmetic. We are drawing
a picture of a wagon train in
geography. We drew a picture of
the ear Monday. We are writing
stories about Columbus.
Reporters, Barbara Ann Con-
del, and Mary Lou Koenning.
Eighth Grade—
The class met October 22 to
decide on a concession for the
Fall Festival. The class will
have the jailhouse and sell pop
corn. The president called the
the meeting to order and secre-
tary called the roll and read the
minutes of the previous meet-
ing.
Reporter, Dorothy Mozisek.
Student Council News—
The student council held a
meeting October 27. The min-
utes were read and the trea-
surer gave a report.
It was decided to order the
metal numbers which are to be
placed above the classroom
doors in the high school build-
ing .
The question about the school
paying for the senior diplomas
has been taken to the admini-
stration.
Having a speaker from the
Southwest State Teachers Col-
lege address the students on a
college education was dicussed.
The student council was asked
to send a card of thanks to the
Phillips Petroleum Co. for their
generous contribution of book
covers.
Plans for Thanksgiving and
Christmas programs were dis-
cussed.
The Senior Class will be res-
ponsible for the Christmas pro-
gram.
Reporter, Doris Grossman
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VFW Dist. Meeting
Held In Victoria
The District 24 convention
of the VFW and VFW Auxiliary
was held at Victoria Sunday,
October 19, with the Victoria
Post 4146 serving as host.
The VFW and the Auxiliary
meetings were held in the af-
ternoon while the Memorial
Services were held jointly in
the morning. The convention
was well attended and enjoyed
by everyone.
Attending from Shiner were
Ewald Erdelt, Adolph Seiden-
berger, Melvin Ahrens, Arnold
Riske, Mesdames Sadie Havel,
Anita Pustejovsky, Emma Bar-
os, Ella Muenich, Tillie Bludau,
Geno Mladenka, Kamila Schwa-
be and Miss Anita Discher.
Auxiliary members from Shi-
ner Memorial Post taking part
were: District Conductress Ani-
ta Pustejovsky, District Color
Bearers Ella Muenich, Geno
Mladenka, Kamila Schwabe and
Sadie Havel and Patriotic In-
structor Emma Baros. They re-
ceived recognition for perfectly
executing the floor work.
Shiner and Yorktown Auxil-
iaries reported 100% paid up
membership.
Shiner VFW and Auxiliary
will be hosts for the next 24th
District Convention to be held
in the Spring in Shiner.
Otto Turek and Mr. and Mrs.
John Darilek motored to San
Antonio Sunday to accompany
Mrs. Otto Turek home from her
recent hospitalization. Mrs. Tu-
rek’s many friends will be
pleased to learn that she is
improving daily from her recent
surgery.
The popular F-100 pickup is one of 371 Ford truck models available in 1959. Dual
headlights and a new Ford nameplate on the hood are standard features on the pickup
models. With the 223 cubic inch six-cylinder engine — the most modern “six” in the
industry — Ford offers greater economy in the high speed or increased load range.
The pickup is available with either this Styleside body, which Ford pioneered with
the 1957 models, or the Flareside body.
— Staff Photo
Pictured above is King Bountiful IX, Jerry Rebecek, and
Queen Elaine Hurta, who were selected to reign over the Royal
Court at the Harvest Festival. They were clad in rich royal at-
tire complete in every detail.
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After the entertainment the
Royalty descended from the
stage and marched out to the
recessional rendered by the
pianist.
The Catholic Gym was at-
tractively decorated to resem-
ble a garden scene Sunday,
October 19, to honor Queen
Elaine Hurta and her royal
court.
The Reverend Father John J.
Hanacek welcomed the au-
dience. John Hybner served as
narrator. Sister Catherine play-
ed the march as the royal pro-
cession began.
The chosen representatives
of each grade were as follows:
First grade: Duchess Cath-
erine Caka and Duke Johnnie
Ray Hundl; second grade:
Duchess Theresa Beal and Duke
Daniel Vincik; third grade:
Duchess Cynthia Krametbauer
and Duke Harvey Korenek;
fourth grade: Duchess Carleen
Kram and Duke Gregory Wag-
ner; fifth grade: Duchess Doro-
thy Wesselsky and Duke Al-
bert Krenek; sixth grade:
Duchess Paula Sofka and Duke
Bernard Patek; seventh grade:
Duchess Sharon Wiese and
Duke David Schlamb; eighth
grade: Duchess Joan Marie Du-
sek and Duke Jimmy Kral;
freshman: Patricia Chilek and
Dennis Mraz, Duchess and
Duke; sophomore: Gussie Ja-
nak and Dennis Patek, Duchess
and Duke; junior: Bernice
Kurtz and Dennis Jalufka,
Duchess and Duke.
Senior class attendants were:
Lord Edward of the House of
Kutach and Lady Joyce of the
House of Sofka, the Queen’s
maid of honor, and Prince Ray-
mond of the House of Kramet-
bauer and Princess Betty Jean
of the House of Werner.
King Bountiful IX, Jerry of
the House of Rebecek, and her
Royal Majesty Elaine of the
House of Hurta, with Crown
Bearers, Janelie Hybner and
August Kovalcik, and Train
Bearers, Agnes Kocian and
Michael Muelker completed the
royal court.
After the members of the
Royal Court were seated, a
program honoring her Majesty,
the Queen, was presented by
the following students of St.
Ludmila’s Academy. Two action
sons were presented by the first
graders. Linda Cimrhanzel,
Joan Hybner, Helen Matula,
Susan Othold, Annie Mae Pa-
tek, Rosalie Patek, Margaret
Welfl and Alice Vincik, repre-
senting the 5th and 6th grades,
sang “I’m A Little Teapot.”
A 5th and 6th grade boys’
chorus sang “Little Sir Echo,”
and “Shortnin’ Bread.” This
group consisted of James Dari-
lek, Dennis Kutach, Robert Her-
mes, Jimmie Kocian, Richard
Kalisek, Aug. Kubecka, Francis
Hagendorf, James Nerada, Rob-
ert Stanek, Michael Miculka,
John Vahalik, James Wagner,
Michael Wagner. John Vahalik
accompanied the boys on his
piano-accordion in the number,
“Shortnin’ Bread.”
Margaret Vahalik represent-
ing the third grade, played
“Whispering Hope” on the ac-
cordion.
The following girls from the
seventh, eighth and ninth
grades sang “La Spagnola” and
“The Mountain Stream,” in two
parts: Mary Jo Ebarra, Allyne
Caka, Angeline Kral, Doris
Simper, Margaret Targac, Jua-
nee Surprise, Mary Ann Tesar,
Louise Marie Valis, Jeanette
Glomb, Marilyn Welfl, Caro-
lyn Kram and Georgia Valis.
GUNMAN’S WALK, a really
“BIG” western, at the Palace
Theatre, Friday & Saturday.
Roughage Feeding
Will Cut Dairy Costs
College Station— Increased
milk profits may be received
by feeding dairy cows all the
good roughage they will eat,
says A. M. Meekma, extension
dairy husbandman.
This is true because nutrients
trients in other forms, Meekma
in roughage cost less than nu-
adds. He points out that a cow
on pasture will give more milk
if she receives supplementary
feed, but the amount of sup-
plement needed depends on the
quality of pasture she is grazing
and the quality of other rough-
age she receives, such as hay
or silage.
So fro an economical dairy
ration, Meekma advises begin-
ning with high-quality pasture
or other roughage and adding
concentrates which give the
most protein value for the least
money. Naturaly the type of
concentrate used will depend
on the type which is most
plentiful in the operator’s parti-
cular locality.
Th e husbandman suggests
contacting the local county
agent for more advice on how
to produce and preserev high-
quality roughage and on which
concentrates to feed with the
roughage to make the most
economical ration. He reminds
that any decresae in the feed
bill is an increase in net profit.
3 Rabies Swell
Whooping Crane
Population To 35
OTTAWA— The world now
has 35 whooping cranes, three
of them babies born in the
North Canadian wilds since the
giant birds flew north from
Texas in the spring.
That more than doubles the
count of 1945 when their num-
ber was reduced to 17.
The Northern Affairs Depart-
ment said yet other young
whoopers may turn up when
the stately cranes migrate to the
Aransas Wildlife Reservation
near Corpus Christi, Texas.
The three young cranes were
spotted in the Wood Buffalo
National Park which covers sec-
tions of Alberta, Saskatchewan
and the Northwest Territories.
Two chicks were with one adult
couple and one was in another
family.
The world count of 35 whoop-
ing cranes includes six in capi-
tivity.
Be sure to see Ernest Hem-
ingway’s stirring novel, THE
SUN ALSO RISES, at the Pal-
ace Theatre, Sunday & Monday
Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Mladenka
spent Thursday at A & M Col-
lege attending a dairy meeting.
A. J. Kallus spent-the-day in
La Grange with his children.
Those who spent all day
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Eddie
Malatek and family were:
Mr. and Mrs. John Pekar and
Edward, Glaze City.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jalufka
and children, Kokernot.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Mala-
tek and son, Mr. and Mrs. Ben-
nie Polasek and family, Gon-
zales.
Julius Malatek and daughters,
Cost.
Frank, Daniel, Pekar, Joe
and Rosie Sofka, Edward Lee,
Robert, Dorothy Malatek, Le
Roy Gast, Ann Herber, Betty
Machiecek, all from Gonzales.
EIGHT WHOOPERS
REACH TEXAS
GAME REFUGE
Washington. — Eight whoop-
ing cranes have arrived at the
Aransas Wildlife Refuge, the
wildlife division of the Depart-
ment of Interior announced
Wednesday.
A message received late
Tuesday put the count at seven
adults and one young bird. The
younger birds are distinguished
by rust-colored plumage which
replaces the yellow baby down.
Asked about the two young
birds recently sighted on a
Montana refuge, a spokesman
for the wildlife division ex-
plained that, although it is cus-
tomary for the whooping crane
to lay two eggs, “they usually
raise one, so its always good
news when someone sights two
in a family.”
The cranes nest in Canada
during the summer, and as
soon as the young are strong
enough to stand the 2,400-mile
trip southward, they begin the
migration to the wintering
grounds on the Texas coast.
Twenty-six of the ungainly
birds came down for the winter
last year. Wildlife officials said
it was too early for a popula-
tion estimate this year, as the
birds do not travel in flocks,
but in family groups.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lee of
Houston spent the weekend in
the Thomas Hughs home.
CARD OF THANKS
I am deeply grateful to my
friends and relatives who re-
membered me in their prayers
and with visits to my bedside in
the Wagner Hospital and con-
valescence at home. Also, I ac-
knowledge with deep apprecia-
tion the flowers, cheer cards,
gifts, visits and other kind
deeds. My thanks especially go
to Doctors R. J. Wagner and
R. W. Williams and the entire
hospital staff for the splendid
care given me; to Rev. E. J.
Oehlke, Father John Hanacek
and Father Michael O’Shaugh-
nessy for their visits and pray-
ers. Your many kindnesses and
thoughtfulness shall always be
remembered. May God bless
you all.
Johnnie Vancura
Shiner Gazette — Shiner, Texas Thursday, October 30, 1958
Contract Let For
Yoakum School
YOAKUM—The B-W Con-
struction Company of Bryan has
started work on a new $88,900
junior high school building lo-
cated behind Yoakum High
School. The building will have
12 classrooms.
The junior high project is the
latest in a series of building
jobs planned here. Currently
progressing is a $63,000 build-
ing at Asberry High School. The
project will help overcome
shortage of space caused by fire
at the local negro school and
grade school.
The school population is
growing so fast that Supt.
George Barron arranged to have
four new classrooms built onto
Stephen F. Austin grade school
during the summer months.
Wm. H. Stindt
In A&M News
College Station, Texas—Wil-
lim H. Stindt, son of Mr. and
Mrs. V. G. Stindt of Shiner, is
a sophomore student at Texas
A. and M. College. His course
of study is mechanical engineer-
ing.
At A&M he is a member of
the cadet corps, the Lavaca
Hometown club and the holder
of a freshman slide rule con-
test award.
Stindt is a graduate of the Shi-
ner high school.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kercho, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles J. Patek and
family of Seguin, Mr. and Mrs.
Edwin J. Kercho and family of
Houston attended the wedding
of their son and brother, Alfred
J. Kercho and Miss Arlene M.
Zubb at Fort Worth Saturday,
October 25.
The Road Toll by Jerry Marcus
The Travelers Safety Service
Collisions with fixed objects added 143,080 casualties
to the road toll.
GLADIOLA FLOUR
(In Paper Bag)
SH 25 lb. bag
^0 *1.69
POTATOES
10 lb. bag . , 35c
DELICIOUS APPLES
Pound.... 10c
LETTUCE
Nice Head . . 10c
MRS. PICKFORD’S
OLEO
1 lb. pkg.... 17c
Specials Friday & Saturday, Oct. 31—Nov. 1
JELL-O, all ten flavors, 3 pkgs.. 25c
KLEENEX, 35c box only.....25c
CANDY, Sushine, all 27c bags.. 22c
(NEW FAMILY SIZE) — STAR-KIST
CHUNK STYLE TUNA, can... 33c
MORTON’S
SALAD DRESSING, qt. Jar . . . 37c
BETTY CROCKER — ALL 35c SIZES —
CAKE MIXES...........29c
SALAD WAFERS —
CRACKERS, 1 lb. box.......25c
SALAD WAFERS —
CRACKERS, 2 lb. box ......47c
ROTEL — CUT GREEN
BEANS, No. 303 can....... 10c
HUNT’S
CATSUP, 14 oz. bottle, 2 for.. 35c
(NEW PUSH BUTTON CAN) —
GLEEM TOOTHPASTE......69c
LIPTON’S
TEA BAGS, 16 bags in box.. .21c
1 lb. can... 82c
WESSON OIL
Quart.... 55c
HUNT’S — NO. 2V2 CAN
PEACHES
2 cans for.. 55c
PATEK’S GROCERY & MARKET
PHONE LY 4-3171 — JOSEPH PATEK — SHINER, TEXAS
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