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THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 24, 1962 Weimar, Colorado County, Texas Four- The Weimar Mercury THE WEIMAR MERCURY J. R. YODER Editor and Publisher Entered as second-class matter vember, 1888, at the post office at Weimar, Texas, under the Act. of March 3, 1879. Thursday Morning, May 24, 1962 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: (Payable in Advance) ONE YEAR $3.00 SIX MONTHS $2.00 SINGLE COPY.

.10 All subscriptions dropped from list at time of expiration unless renewed on or before that date. Any erroneous reflection upon the character, standing or reputation of any firm, corporation, or individual published in these columns will be cheerfully corrected if brought to the attention of the publishers or this paper. Church Notices LIVE OAK BAPTIST CHURCH Rev, Clarence James, Pastor Services Sunday and Wednesday ata at 7:80. Visitors welcome. First Baptist Church Charles Young, Pastor School, 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship Service, 10:55 a.m. Training Union, 6:30 p.m. Evening Worship Service, 7:30 p.m. Mid-week Prayer Service, 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Church Oakland, Texas Bro.

L. W. Crouch Sunday School, 10 a.m. Church Service, 11 a.m. welcome.

First Methodist Church Weimar, Texas -Sunday, May 27- Church School, 10 a. m. Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Methodist Youth Fellowship, 6 p.m. Baccalaureate Service at the High School Auditorium at 8 p.m Wednesday, May 30- Choir Rehearsal at 7 p.m.

-Thursday, May 31- Junior Choir rehcarsal at 3:45 p.m. -Saturday, June 2- Run-Off Election. Pastor, Howard MacAllister Zion Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) -Wednesday, May 23- Sunday School teachers 7:30 p.m. --Sunday, May 27- Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Bible class 9:45 a.m.

Church service 10:30 a.m. Herman E. Baumann, Pastor Weimar United Church of Christ -Sunday, May 27-- Worship service, 9:20 a.m. Sunday school, 10:20 a.m. No Youth Fellowship meeting.

--Monday, May 28- Confirmation instruction, 3:45 p.m. -Wednesday, May 30- Choir practice, 7:30 p.m. -Friday, June 1-- Sunday school staff meeting, 8 p.m. George E. Fuchs, Pastor New Bielau Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church -Sunday, May 27-- Worship service, 8 a.m, Sunday school, 9 a.m.

--Thursday, May 31-- Choir practice, 7:30 p.m. George E. Fuchs, Pastor ROTARY ROUNDUP Hirsch Schwartz, well known Schulenburg citizen, on May 17 spoke to the Welmar Rotary Club on his hobby, coin collecting, and brought along for viewing part of his collection. Numismatist Schwartz gave a most interesting history of the issue of money in the United States and pointed out that in olden times the federal government authorized certain banks in cach locality to issue their own paper money, signed on their face by an official of the bank rather than a U.S. Treasury official AS now.

An especially valuable item in his collection, particularly to Hirsch, is a sheet of bills issued by First National Bank of Schulenburg authenticated on their face by his father. Bob Moore was program chairman. THE SKIDS A man is on the down-grade the minute he begins to think his secondbest is good enough. Mrs. Richard Billeck Again Grand Regent Of Weimar CDA Mrs.

Richard Billeck was reelected grand regent of Court of St. Michael No. 559, Catholic Daughters of America, at the regular May meeting held in the parish hall on Monday evening, May 21. Other officers for the 1962-63 club year elected! in the meeting were Mrs. Rowena Johnston, vice grand regent; Mra.

Harris Ulrich, prophetess; Mrs. ole Adamelk, historian; Mrs. G. E. Pfeifer, lecturer; Mrs.

Leroy Polk, financial secretary; Mrs. John Hajovsky, treasurer; Mra. Leona Gilbreath, monitor; Mrs. Henry Wehmeyer, sentinel; Mrs. William Osina, organist; and Mrs.

Wilbur Grohmann and Miss Regina Heinrich, trustees for three years. Other business Included the offerIng of a High Mass for the 1962 Weimar gradautes and donations of $25.00 each to St. Peter's and St. Joseph's Home in San Antonio and to the Paulist Fathers for the "Battle of the Books." This latter contribution is to help further the cause of spreading Christian literature in foreign lands to counteract the spread of Communist propaganda, Mrs. Billeck gave report on the State Convention held in San Angelo on April 27-30 and the Court scrapbook was exhibited.

A spiritual bouquet will be forwarded to Rt. Rev. Julius Petru, State Chaplain, on the occasion of his 25th Anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. After the business meeting, dellclous refreshments of chocolate and white cakes, candy mints, salted nuts and cold drinks were served to the 42 members by the hostesses for the evening, Loretta Kloesel, Genevieve Kiam, Evelyn Klocgel, Filomena Klima, Olga Knebel, Bessie Kobersky, Laura Kosler and Willie Mae Holub. Picnics and Parties Honor Senior Class Of Weimar High Hill memorial Park was the scene Tuesday evening, May 15, for a supper given by Mr.

and Mrs. Elliott Hubbard and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Herder honoring the 1962 Weimar High School seniors, A happy evening was spent visiting and singing songs led by Rev. Howard MacAllister.

The hosts served a delicious meal of chicken stew, fruit salad, bread, cold drinks and ice cream to the class and sponsors A patio party was given Sunday afternoon, May 13, by Mr. and Mrs. McCall Sanders at their lovely home, honoring Weimar graduates Gayle Scott, Kim Bailey, Becky Lester and Frances Helen Seifert and Columbus High School graduate Billy Youens. The honorees and other guests, including friends from both Weimar and Columbus, enjoyed an afternoon of swimming and games, after which the hosts served a dellicous repast of barbecue sandwiches, beans, potato chips, pink lemonade and ice cream cake, The girl honorees were presented with terry beach bags and Billy recoived a beach towel, in memory of the happy occasion. On Tuesday, May 8, Mr.

and Mrs. Franklyn Seifert and Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Zatopek entertained the Welmar High School senior class and their sponsors at Borden Lake Park. After gathering at the Seifert home, the group enjoyed a hayride to the lake, where they were treated to a wonderful supper of barbecued chicken, potato salad, beans, homemade bread and cupcakes.

A most enjoyable evening was ended with a hayride home. Honorees for this outing were Bob Kalous, Gayle Scott, Elizabeth McMillan, Becky Lester and Frances Helen Seifert. R. South America Film Shown Naomi-Ruth "We visited South America," a film strip shown by Mrs. Clarence Beken and Mrs.

Wm. Ratliff, took NaomiRuth Circle members on a trip to South America at their May 15 mecting in the education building of Weimar United Church of Christ. The film presented the things seen and heard. from an American point of view, and the concern we should share. Mrs.

Arthur Boken served sandwichca, cookies and coffee during a social period after the program. R. The football team had fumbled all afternoon. When a substitute warming up in front of the bench dropped ball, it was too much for a rabid fan. "Send him in, conch!" he yelled from the stands.

"He's ready." The fellow who has timo to spare has made good use of his time. New Garden Club Officers Seated; Committees Named To Wed in August Mr. and Mrs. Robert Laird Cook of Eagle Lake have announced the engagement and aproaching marriage of their daughter, Karen Sue, to Arthur Ray Beken, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Beken of Welmar. The wedding wil be August 31 In First Baptist Church, Eagle Lake. Miss Cook and Mr. Beken are students at Sam Houston State Teachers College, Huntsville. Former Resident Here, Mrs.

Fiala, Succumbs At 91 Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Fiala, 91, of Blessing, former Welmar resident, were held Thursday, May 17, in Triska Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gordon Hejl of Rosenberg officiating. Interment was in Masonic Cemetery at Welmar. Born April 24, 1871, in Austria, she was the daughter of Joe and Anna Barton Kunetka, She was two years old when her parents and family came to America and settled in Fayette County, where she spent her childhood.

In 1890 she married Joe Flala and the couple lived in the Weimar community for 10 years. They moved to Wharton County and settied in the Taiton community, where they lived for 46 years. When her husband died in 1946, Mrs. Fiala moved to Blessing to make her home with her granddaughter, Mrs. Ed.

Baras, for the remainder of her life. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Albina Jurasck of Louise; two sons, John and Ed of El Campo: one sister, Mrs. Mary Barta of Welmar; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Teaching Indians Baptist Circle Topic In Cathcart Home The Lottie Moon Circle of First Baptist Church met in the home of Mrs.

David Cathcart for its May 8 meeting. Mrs. Margaret Smith presided in the absence of the chairman, Mrs. W. O.

Hoegemeyer. Mrs. Bill Neumann was in charge of the program entitled "Teach the Good and Right Way to Indians East of the Mississippi." Members who participated were Mrs. David Cathcart, Mrs. Jack Simons, Mrs.

Lloyd Terrell, Mrs. Charles Young and Mrs. Lucille Miller. Mrs. Charles Allen gave the closing prayer.

The hostess served refreshments to the eight members and one visitor attending. R. Good advice seldom is that -unless we refuse to follow it. Mrs. Walter Black assumed her duties as new president of the Weimar Garden Club at the club's final meeting of the season Friday morning, May 18, in the City Hall.

Mrs. Wm. Osina, president the past year, opened the meeting and welcomed the new officers before turning the reins over to Mrs. Black. Mrs.

Black announced these committees for 1962-63: Program: Mrs. Ray Kusey, Mrs. J. R. Yoder, Mrs.

John Kasper Mrs. Walter Black. Membership: Mrs. Davis Gindler, Mrs. Chas.

Trefny, Mrs. Wm. Osina. Telephone: Mrs. Hy.

Hasse, Mrs. G. E. Pfelfer. Flower Show: Mrs.

E. M. Hubbard, Mra. Davis Gindler. Civic Project: Mrs.

David Gunn, Mrs. Henry H. Selfert. Litterbug Committee: Mrs. Ray Kusey, Mrs.

J. R. Yoder, Librarian: Mrs. E. M.

Hubbard. Social Committee: Mrs. Hy. Brasher Mrs. James Cummins.

Christmas Contest: Mrs. David Kahlich, Mrs. James Cummins, Mrs. Wm. Osina.

It was announced that meetings will continue to be at 9:15 a.m. on the second Friday of each month. It WAS also announced that the club had given a $25 donation to Texas Rehabilitation Center (Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation), Visitors Here For Oeltiendiers Rites Among those from other towns here for Fritz Oeltjendlers' funeral recently were the following: From La Grange: Mrs. John Oeltjendiers, Henry Oeltjendlers, Mr. and Mrs.

August Oeltjendiers, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Ripper and children, Mr. and Mrs. Martin J.

Ripper and son. From Schulenburg: E. Ammann, Mrs. Anton Ripper, Dorothy Ann Ripper, Evelyn Ripper, Mr. and Mrs.

Walter Ripper. From Hallettsville: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Konvicka, Mr. and Mrs.

J. Janca, John P. Zapalac, Mrs. Willie Walters, Mrs. Emil Fojt, Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Fojt, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Melnar, Clifton Melnar. From Houston: Mr.

and Mrs. A. F. Ripper, Mr. and Mrs.

Elroy Tesch, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Roy Kubecka and family, Mr. and Mrs. R.

G. Schaefer, Miss Sophie Beken, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Zapalac. From Dallas: Mr.

and Mrs. Elo Oeltjendiers and Kathie. From Brenham: Mr. and Mrs. John Menke.

From Wharton: Mrs. Emilia Wasck, Frankie Wasck, Mr. and Mrs. August J. Wasek and Donna.

From Hungerford: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Drost. From Port Lavaca: Mr. and Mrs.

Joe Rokyta. From Wadel: Mr. and Mra. Jack Bichl, Dorothy and Helen Ruth Biehl. From Columbus: Mrs.

Martha Polach Bodungen, Mr. and Mrs. August Gold and family, Mrs. Louise Neuendorff. From Breville: Mr.

and Mrs. Lee Roy Fitzgerald and family. From Edna: Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Janca and family.

A prominent radio announcer took his young daughter to a church dinner. The parson invited the youngster to say grace. She bowed her head and said. "These victuals, good friends, are coming to you through the courtesy of Almighty God." Now and then a man gets his fingers burned trying to pull another's chesnuts out of the fire. HOLIDAY NOTICE All Weimar stores will be closed all day WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 In Observance Of MEMORIAL DAY as listed on the Holiday Calendar.

Your cooperation will be appreciated. Weimar Chamber of Commerce Columbus Soldier Wins Award Army Sgt. Larry E. Tucker, 22, right, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Earl L. Tucker, 828 Travis Columbus, receives a one hundred dollar check from Lt. Col. Bryan Gruver commander, 319th Army Security Agency Battalion in eGr. many.

Sergeant Tucker received the award after the Department of the Army adopted his suggestion Membership Golf Tourney Sunday Club champions will be determined Sunday, May 27, in the Welmar Golf Club's annual membership handicap tournament. Men members will play 18 holes, the women 9, and there will be prizes for both gross and net scores, A covered dish supper will be enjoyed by members and their families after the tournament. Everyone hopes for the best, but only a few expect to get it. of preparing an instructional publication concerning the Army functional files system. A central files supervisor in the battalion's Head.

quarters Company, Tucker entered the Army in July 1958 and arrived overseas In July 1959. The sergeant is a 1958 graduate of Columbus High School. The Welmar a year Political Announcements For County Treasurer, Colorado County MARTHA POLACH BODUNGEN ELSIE MATTERN For State Representative, 46th District WILLIAM W. CHERRY HOMER L. KOLIBA, SR.

WHY THE SMOKESCREEN of a FALSE, UNTRUE issue of This deliberate misrepresentation is being put out by The Opposition TO COVER UP and HIDE THE TRUTH! Is Homer Koliba controlled in Austin by the POWERFUL GAS PIPELINE LOBBYISTS? He is trying to cover up and hide this TRUE ISSUE, this REAL ISSUE with a FALSE SMOKE SCREEN. Homer Koliba eats breakfast at this gas Lobbyists' table. He votes for the "Fat Cats" NOT the people of this District. VOTE "NO" TO THE AUSTIN GAS LOBBYISTS Vote For WILLIAM CHERRY For State Representative HE WILL FIGHT THESE POWERFUL LOBBYISTS NOT TRY TO CREATE FALSE, UNTRUE ISSUES TO HIDE THE TRUE FACTS. (Pol.

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