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VOLUME 70 $3.00 PER YEAR (Plus Tax) SHINER, LAVACA COUNTY, TEXAS, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 5, 1962 SINGLE COPY 10c NUMBER 27 Rites Held For TWO KILLED, SIX HOSPITALIZED Rites Held ForCivil Defense PREPARATIONS FOR JULY 8th, 5:00 P.M.— Ground-Breaking Service And Supper Final Efforts May Prove Decisive Impressive Rites IN GRINDING WEEKEND CRASHES Mrs. Henry Hajek Mrs. Henry (Mary) Hajek, age 90 years, two months and 29 days, passed away in Victoria at the Citizens Memorial Hospital Sunday, June 24, 1962 at 5:00 p.m. after two days of confinement. Funeral services were held from the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, Tuesday, June 26, 1962 at 8:45 a.m., thence to the Shiner Catholic Church for Requiem Mass at 9:00 a.m.

Rosary was recited at the funeral home Monday night, June 25 at 8:15 Interment was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. The Rev. Father John J. Hanacek officiated at the last rites. Serving as altar boys were her grandsons, David Koliba; great-grandsons, Gene Henkhaus, Billy Hajek, and Gerald Westphal; and great-grand nephew, Johnny Francis Hajek.

Pallbearers were Marvin and Jerry Hajek, Edwin Bortel, Henry Koliba, Johnny Svatek and George Novak. Mrs. Hajek was born March 25, 1872 in Netolovic, Czechoslovakia, daughter of Bart and Katherine (Panek) Kotrlik. When she was 18 years of age, she came to America and settled at Praha in Fayette County. In April 1892 she was married to Henry V.

Hajek in the Catholic Church at Praha. For several years they continued to reside at Praha, before moving t'o Shiner to make their home on the farm. They retired from active farming about 17 years ago and they resided in a home on the farm located next door to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Novak.

Her husband died February 10, 1958. She continued to live in the home adjacent to her daughter and lamily where she received tender and abiding care. Five weeks ago she moved to the home of another daughter, Mrs. Jim Bortel in Inez. She was taken to the hospital after she suffered a heart attack from whicn sne tailed to rally.

She is survived by three sons, Anton and Charlie Hajek of Shiner, Louis Hajek of Victoria; six daughters, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Mikus of Wharton, Mrs. Frank (Annie) Novak of Shiner, Mrs. Jim (Julie) Bortel of Inez, Mrs. John (Angeline) Svatek of Eagle Lake, Mrs.

James (Emma) Koliba and Mrs. Willie (Elia) Koliba, both of Victoria; also 60 grandchildren, 83 grandchildren and four great- great-children. Mrs. Hajek was the last of her immediate tamily. Besides her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by three brothers and a sister, Jim, John and Joseph Kotrlik, and Mrs.

Edmund (Katherine) Holub. She was a litelong member of the Catholic Church and also held membership in the KJZT and SPJST Lodges. Throughout her long and eventful life, she proved an indulgent mother, devoted wife, a kind and helpful neighbor. She left a noble heritage of Christian living to her many descendants. The floral tributes were profuse and beautiful, and her funeral was largely attended which evidenced the love and esteem in which she was held.

Republican Party Meeting July 11 In Hailettsville A public meeting will be held by the Republican Party State Headquarters in the County Courthouse in Hailettsville on July 11, 1962 at 7:00 p.m. William N. Lehrer, Committeeman for District No. 15, and William J. Blythe, Regional Field Director, will conduct the meeting.

Mr. Lehrer states that the purpose of this meeting is to bring together the citizens of Lavaca County who wish to support one or all of the Republican candidates running for office in November. -o-: -o-: Kurtz, Constable, Prec. 3 Resigns Office The Lavaca County Commissioners Court accepted the resignation of Louis Kurtz as Constable for Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 3 (Shiner), which was presented to the Court this week.

Two grinding highway crashes 13 hours apart snuffed out the lives of a Houston man and a Roman Catholic priest and sent six others to hospitals in serious condition. Officers identified the dead as Thomas Buddy Theide, 31, of Houston and Rev. Father Roman Marcus Janak, 48, of Ammannsville. Theide was killed two miles west of Hailettsville on High- 90-A Saturday night, June 30 at 9:05 when a pickup truck smashed into his car almost head-on on a strip of highway under construction. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Oscar Shoemake.

Rev. Janak was killed instantly Sunday morning, July 1 about 10 when his car went out of control on a curve at Mustang Creek on Highway 77-A, about seven miles west of Hailettsville during a heavy rain storm and skidded sideways into the path of a car driven by John Thomas Neal, 45, of Haughton, La. Rev. Janak, who was ori- Meetings Notices JUNIOR Legion Auxiliary will meet Saturday, July 7 at pasture. Chili-wiener roast dinner at 12 Important meeting afterwards.

Election of officers. Bring your year-books and dues. All members please come. On July 8 at 8:00 p.m. the M.Y.F.

will hold its installation of officers and Mt. Wesley reports in the Methodist Fellowship Hall. The public is cordially invited. EASTERN Star, Shiner Chapter 272, will meet Tuesday, July 10 at 8:00 p.m. Members please attend.

Alma Kempe, Worthy Matron. BAROS-LUKAS family reunion will be held Sunday, 8 at Westhoff Community Park. Bring picnic dinner and silverware. KJT No. 10 and 20 will go to Holy Communion in a body Sunday, July 8 at the 6:30 Mass in observance of SS.

Cyril and Methodius, patron saints of this parish. All members urged to participate. HERMANN Sons Board of Directors will meet Friday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the hall. THE ALTAR Society will meet Tuesday, July 10 at 3:00 p.m.

in the Catholic Parish Gym. ALL MEMBERS are requested to attend as important matters will come before the meeting. August hostesses will be Mesdames August Hartmann, John Havel, John Haverda, E. J. Henkhaus, Louis Herman, Frank Hrabovsky, Ad.

Hybner, Bennie Hybner, Felix Hybner and Leo Hybner. Screwworm Eradication Fund Now $9,393.82 Contributions remain short of the goal according to the estimated number of livestock in Lavaca County. Those who have not contributed to the program are urged to do so at the earliest convenience. Contributions will be accepted at the Peoples State Bank, Hallettsville; Yoakum National Bank, Yoakum; First National Bank, Shiner; or Farmers Merchants State Bank, Moulton; or by the following community committeemen: E. Jacobs; Hermes; Sweet Hermes; Bozka; Davenport; F.

Lorfing; Frey tag; Moravia Blahuta; Klekar; Pohler; Sterling; Bila Little; R. Borchers and J. P. Harbich. There is conclusive evidence locally and over the state that the eradication program is making considerable progress and getting results.

Livestock producers from many sections of the state, including Lavaca county, report that they have had at least fewer worm cases than usual by this time of the year. Beginning in July there will be approximately three times as many sterile flies released as in the past because of operations of the new and larger sterile fly plant at Mission, Texas. ginally from Wied, was en route to Sweet Home where he had been scheduled to take part in the Golden Jubilee observance of the Rev. Father G. ordination as a priest.

Rev. Janak was the sole occupant of his 1961 Chevrolet. In the car with Neal were his wife, Johnnie, 41, and son, John H. Neal, 17. They were returning to their home at Haughton, La.

after visiting their daughter, Mrs. Joe Douglas of Relugio. Neal was brought to the Renger Memorial Hospital where he was reported to have suffered a broken left arm, severe chest injuries, broken ribs and severe lacerations. His wife and son were taken to the Huth Memorial Hospital in Yoakum where it was reported that Mrs. Neal was suffering a compound fracture of the right leg, a broken left leg, a broken arm as well as severe lacerations and bruises.

Their son reportedly received a dislocated hip and brain concussion as well as numerous lacerations. The condition of all three was listed as serious Monday morning. In the car with Theide Saturday night when he was killed was his father-in-law, Wilbert Wallin, 61, of Houston. Wallin was taken to the Renger Memorial Hospital where his condition was reported to be satisfactory. He suffered several broken ribs, chest injuries ana severe cuts and bruises.

Occupants of the pickup involved were identified as Raymond Parr, 38, of Victoria and Fleetwood L. Perry, 23, of Yoakum. Both are Negroes. Doctors described the injuries of Parr as a broken knee cap, numerous cuts and bruises and listed his condition as serious. Perry was said to have suffered severe cuts and bruises and possible chest injuries.

The accident occurred when the pickup, traveling toward Hailettsville, went off the road on the right, dropping off the shoulder that had been excavated in preparation to widening and when Parr, the driver, pulled the pickup back on the pavement, it crossed the highway into the path of the oncoming Mercury station wagon driven by Theide, the two cars hitting almost head-on. Theide and Wallin were reported to have been en route to San Antonio where they were to look at a deer lease. The two Negroes were reported to have been coming to Hailettsville. No charges had been filed in the mishap Monday and officers were continuing their investigation. Funeral services for Theide were to be conducted from the Seydler Funeral Home in Gonzales with burial in Monthalia Cemetery.

He is survived by his widow of Houston; three stepdaughters, Gloria Rae, Joann and Julie Kay; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Theide oi Houston. i-atner Janak was taken to St. Church near Hall- ettsvme Monday morning and remained there until alter Requiem Mass Tuesday morning at 11:00.

The remains were then taken to St. Church at Ammannsville where they rested in state until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday morning, July 4 when Solemn Requiem High Mass was to be sung. Burial was in the St. Cemetery near Hallettsville.

Continuous rosaries were recited at St. Church, Ammannsville, from the time of the arrival of the body Tuesday until the funeral Mass Wednesday morning. Born August 9, 1913 at Wied, near Hailettsville, he was the youngest child of the late J. W. and Agnes (Slanina) Janak.

He was ordained in San Antonio in 1946 and said his first Mass at St. near Hailettsville. He was assigned to the parishes of St. at El Campo, St. of San Antonio, and St.

at Yoakum before going to Ammannsville about six years ago. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Wm. (Mary) Barton of Hailettsville, Mrs. Joe (Agnes) Pesek of Jourdanton, Mrs.

Joe (Cecilia) Fikac of Shiner; four brothers. Rudolph Janak of Shiner, Mike, Florentin and Guntram, all of near Hailettsville. He was preceded in death by his father on January 24, 1933 and his mother who died in September 1960. Two brothers, Albert and Stanley J. Janak also preceded him in death.

Mrs. Bertha Oehlke Mrs. Bertha Oehlke, nee Hoffmann, was born May 5, 1884, at Schulenburg, in Fayette County, Texas, as the daughter of Julius and Bertha (Raben- aldt) Hoffmann. After a period of residence in Harris County, the family, including the now deceased, moved to DeWitt County, near Yorktown, where she grew to young womanhood. On January 7, 1904, she was married to Gus Oehlke, with the Rev.

T. N. Ander, Pastor of St. Lutheran Church, Weesatche, officiating. After a few years of residence at Garfield, in DeWitt County, the family moved to Goliad County.

For a period of some thirty-seven years the family farm and home several miles south of Weesatche offered modest comfort and served as the place where her mother- care and labors of love were spent in the rearing of her children. In November of 1945 Mr. and Mrs. Oehlke retired from active farm life apd moved to Yorktown where they continued to live until the time of their respective decease. Mrs.

Oehlke is survived by eight sons and one daughter, namely; Paul Oehlke of Cuero, Gus Oehlke Jr. of Goliad, Herman Oehlke of Cuero, Pastor E. J. Oehlke of Shiner, Berthold Oehlke of Nordheim, Ewald Oehlke of Weesatche, Martin and Oscar Oehlke of Goliad, and Mrs. John (Emma) Schlinke of Weesatche.

Other survivors are 22 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; six brothers, Otto Hoffmann of Runge, Charles Hoffmann of Alice, Albert, Robert and Walter Hoffmann of Weesatche, and Richard Hoffmann of Nordheim; and four sisters, Mrs. Albert (Elsie) Kirchner of Victoria, Mrs. Walter (Frieda) Hornstein of Victoria, Mrs. Gus (Clara) Kirchner of San Antonio, and Mrs. Henry (Annie) Borgfeld of Yorktown.

Preceding her in death were her husband and life companioj. for nearly fifty-five years, Gus A. Oehlke who passed away August 11, 1959; two sons and two daughters, all of whom died in infancy; a grandson, Harvey Oehlke, who died September 20, 1953. Also preceding her in death were her parents, the mother having died in October of 1943 and the father in February of 1944; and four brothers, namely; Fritz, Julius, Oswald and Paul Hoffmann. Having previously held membership in St.

Lutheran Church, Weesatche, for many years, the deceased has been a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Yorktown, since 1947. She has also been a member of the Ladies Aid of her church. Of generally good health throughout her life, Mrs. Oehlke became ill on Tuesday of last week.

She was taken to the Yorktown Memorial Hospital, but was released on Thursday evening. On Friday morning, due to a sudden, serious change for the worse in her condition, she was returned to the Yorktown hospital. She passed away at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, 1962 at the age of 78 years, one month and 25 days. With the body lying in state at the Lamprecht Funeral Chapel, Yorktown, it was moved to St.

Paul Lutheran Church at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Services in the Church were conducted at 4:00 p.m., with her Pastor, the Rev. W. C.

Probst, officiating. Burial was in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery of Yorktown. A solo in church and an anthem selection at the graveside were rendered by friends By Robert McKinney Editor of the Gonzales Daily Inquirer Gonzales. Approximately 2,500 persons were on hand Thursday night, June 21 at Apache Field to attend the twenty-third annual membership meeting of the Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative.

The large crowd more than filled the West Stands of the stadium. Eight hundred and forty- eight members registered for the meeting. This represents the largest number which has ever attended such a meeting, and indicates the continued growth of the Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative. Classes Resume Next Week, July 11 Civil Defense classes will resume July 11, 12 and 13 at 8:00 p.m. at the Shiner Public Schools.

More than 100,000 Texans have completed the Civil Defense for course, and Texas leads the nation in adult participation in this program. The course is offered to increase the survival capabilities of the individual, family, and community in natural or war- caused disasters. Hurricane Carla brought problems of panic, transportation, sanitation, evacuation, State and local warning systems, food and shelter which would also be present in a war-caused disaster. Materials and class instruction are planned to encourage the development of family and community protective programs to insure intelligent action by trained personnel in all emergencies. With this objective, the basic twelve-hour course is an integral part of the national defense effort, conducted by local schools in cooperation with State and national educational agencies and the State Civil Defense Office.

Included in the course is information on the effects of nuclear weapons, radiation and effects, radiological monitoring and decontamination, and other topics which would include problems common to both natural and war-causer emergency situations. More than 450 school districts have participated in the program, assisted by the Civil De- lense Staff of the Texas Education Agency. Approximately 20,000 school officials, teachers, and auxiliary personnel have taken the course as in-service education in civil defense protective measures for school children of the community as well as for themselves and their families. The Office of the State Coordinator of Civil Defense reports that many communities have requested assistance in local civil defense planning and that adults who have completed the training program have been instrumental in developing increased community interest in local for Staff members feel that the program has stimulated action by many schools for protection of children during school hours as well as increased student interest in all phases of personal and community safety. for July 8, Home for the Aged Ground-breaking Fellowship supper, may be secured at Shiner Motor Sales, Auto Supply and Kaspar Wire Works.

(26-2t) from within the congregation. Serving as pallbearers were the following grandsons, Darwin, Alton and Wilburn Oehlke, Warren Bethke, Jimmie Schroeder and Homer Wright. With the funeral message based on the words of Scripture, may endure for the night, but jpy cometh in the and know that my Redeemer the Pastor spoke of the abounding and blessed Christian hope and assurance which is the real essence of the faith of redeemed children who know that their Divine Redeemer is none other than He suffered for us, the Just for the unjust, that He might bring us to The master of ceremonies for the gathering was Dr. Charles Jarvis of San Marcos. The dentist, philosopher and talented humorist kept the crowd thoroughly entertained during the long meeting.

The stadium began filling up before the start of the registration at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m., and was adjourned a little past 10. A band from Shiner, the VFW Toppers, entertained the crowd during the registration hours prior to the start of the meeting. One of the major items of business was the election of three directors for three year (See GVEC page) With preparation under way for several weeks, and in view of the generally excellent interest and support expressed in behalf of the ground-breaking service and fellowship supper, scheduled for next Sunday, the chances for success in this community and area-wide observance appear to be very favorable. However, it is felt to be of crucial importance that the interest and efforts evidenced to unabated until the objective has been sue- CIVIL DEFENSE ALARM 5:00 P.M.

Friday, July Test Air Raid Whistle Hospital Patients Listed as patients in the hospital this week are: Mrs. Mary Karasek, Deborah Rebecek, Joe Matula, Mrs. Joe Hartl, Edwin Wolters, Edwin Otto, Martin Dusek, Charles James Patek, Joe J. Kurtz, Mrs. Herbert Wendel, Shiner; Mrs.

J. W. York, Hailettsville; August F. Eilert, Moulton. Colored Unit: Millie Murphy, Jesse Harper, Clara B.

Murphy, Shiner. Dismissed patients are: George Turk. Dr. Peter Hanak, Mrs. Mary Olle, Mrs.

Johanna Roznovsky, Mrs. Ervin Kram, Mrs. Martin Pesek, Mrs. Robert Stinnett, Mrs. Albert Fritz, John Braun.

Sale Coming Up The Wesley Bible Class will again sponsor their annual rummage sale, date to be announced later. All household furnishings including clothing, kitchen ware, bedding, furniture, will be gratefully received. In your annual clean up campaign of closets, please remember to put aside discarded articles until called for. The class will appreciate the usual co-operation of the entire church and friends. Vic's Drive Inn Installs Cooler Victor Strauss, proprietor of Drive Inn (formerly Drive Inn), announces in this issue of the Gazette that he has installed a cooler unit and now serves Shiner Beer on Tap.

Among various foods served are enchiladas, both American or Mexican style. An ad appears on the inside page of the Gazette. Social Security Man In Shiner Monday, July 9 A representative of the Social Security Office, Victoria, Texas, will be in Shiner at 9 clock in the morning at the City Hall on Monday, July 9, 1962. Anyone wishing to file a claim for retirement, or disability benefits should meet him. He will be glad to assist anyone having questions concerning the social security program.

ARE YOU ABOUT READY TO RETIRE? Are you about to retire? Then ask the social security office for the new booklet, That You Are It contains advice and useful information for persons nearing retirement. Maurice E. Owen, Social Security District Manager in Victoria, said the publication was prepared because of num- (See S.S. back page) cessfully concluded. Although adequate preparation in supplying the material needs for the barbecue supper, is recognized as definitely important, it is, however, only one phase of the preparation called for.

Considered as of equal importance, if not more so, is the need to strive for the best possible attendance at next Sunday program, as it has been announced. To assure reaching the attendance goal will probably depend very largely on the degree of participation from within the local community as well as the neighbor towns and communities. The general public is cordially invited to join with friends and fellow residents from Shiner community and from elsewhere throughout the area and the state in attending the 5:00 p.m. ground-breaking and 6:00 p.m. fellowship supper affair Sunday, July 8.

Such interest and participation will, in itself, mean a definite help toward promoting the cause and will serve as a fine contribution toward realizing the objective in view (which, when achieved, will be a significant asset to the local community and the wider area in which it aims to serve our beloved senior citizens). Having prayerfully labored in preparation for this special occasion, may we, as citizens of this community, endeavor to prove ourselves a good, friendly and efficient host to the hoped- for mass gathering of people who are expected to be our guests next Sunday! It is suggested that every Shiner community resident consider himself a member of a spontaneously-functioning welcoming committee. Barbecue supper tickets are presently available at: Welhau- Grocery Store, Food Market, Shiner Motor Sales, Auto Supply, Bednar Furniture Store, Furniture Store, the City Office, Kaspar Wire Works. Several individuals are also among those authorized to offer the July 8th fellowship supper tickets for sale. Advance distribution of tickets will help estimate the attendance next far as the local community is concerned.

Whether you desire to secure your supper ticket in advance or not, do plan now to be ent for the ground-breaking service and the barbecue supper immediately following next Sunday evening. A hearty welcome to you, one and all! Delores Ann Pesek Receives White Veil As Nun Miss Dolores Ann Pesek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Pesek of Wied, was received into the Congregation of the Sisters of the Divine Providence under the name of Sister Diane Marie on Tuesday, June 21, 1962. Sister Diane Marie is a 1960 graduate of St.

Academy and in September of 1960 she entered Our Lady of the Lake Convent. After completing two years of her college studies she now received her white veil and her religious name. Attending the Investiture ceremony were Sister Diane parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Pesek, sisters, Theresa, Rita Ann, Marian, Mrs.

Marlin Kuenstler and Mrs. Daniel Rother and family and brothers, Henry, Lawrence, Patrick and Andrew. Her brother, PVT. Leonard Pesek, attend the ceremony because he is serving with the U. S.

Army in California for six months. Relatives and friends attending were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pesek and Father Henry Psencik of St. Mr.

and Mrs. Leon Mladenka of Wied, Mrs. Tom Pesek, Mrs. John Netardus, Mrs. Ben Pesek, Lillie Mae and Jo Ann Vyvlecka of Jourdanton, Rev.

Mr. Joseph Hybner of Shiner, Rev. Mr. Virgil Elizondo and Father Lawrence Matula of San Antonio. Sister Diane Marie is the second grandchild of A.

J. Kallus to enter the religious life and the first grandchild of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pesek of St. Held Friday For F.

R. Mergenthaler F. R. Mergenthaler, age 93 years, one month and 15 days, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 1962 at 10:30 p.m. Impressive funeral services were held at the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, Friday, June 29 at 3:00 p.m.

with the Rev. Edwin J. Oehlke officiating. Masonic graveside rites were conducted with Perry Davis of Yoakum in charge. Burial was in the Shiner City Cemetery.

Casket attendants were Oscar Lichey, Fred Krause, Percy Garbade, Arthur Ward, Frank Steiner and Wm. Wendtland Jr. Members of the Shiner Volu- teer Fire Department served as honor guard. Frederick R. Mergenthaler was born May 12, 1869 at Fort McKavett, Texas, son of Charles and Clara (Schellenberger) Mergenthaler.

His boyhood was spent in San Antonio, Comfort and Fredericksburg. He was married to Ernestine Walch January 24, 1895. After their marriage in 1895 they first lived for brief periods of time in Brenham, Fredericksburg, Gonzales and Hailettsville, before coming to Shiner in 1906. From November 1959 until November 1961 Mr. Mergenthaler had been making his home with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr.

and Mrs. Wm. Miculka in Moulton. He returned to Shiner frequently during this period to attend to business matters. He had been a patient at the Dr.

Sievers Convalescent Home in Gonzales since November 11, 1961. As his primary occupation in life, the deceased had been in the insurance business for over fifty years. In his younger days he had also devoted some time to real estate business affairs, as an agent for the Kunetka Land Co. In years past he had also been emplovpd for time at the Ehlers Cigar Factory in Shiner. For somewhat over half a century Mr.

Mergenthaler had been a member of the Shiner Volunteer Fire Department, his membership in this organization having been changed to honorary status in more recent years. He also held membership in the Hermann Sons Lodge, Woodmen of the World and the Order of Masons for over 65 years. For some 40 years he presided at all City and School Trustee Elections. Survivors include one son, Fred J. Mergenthaler of Los Angeles, two daughters, Mrs.

Wm. (Ernestine) Miculka of Moulton, Miss Clara Mergenthaler of San Antonio; one brother and three sisters, Charles S. Mergenthaler, Mrs. Fred (Tillie) Lagier, Mrs. Willie (Clara) Priest and Mrs.

Lawrence (Emma) Dillon, all of San Antonio. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Reginald, who died December 19, 1942; his wife, Mrs. Ernestine Mergenthaler, who died February 5, 1949; also three brothers, George, Louis and Otto Mergenthaler. as he was affectionately known, will be remembered for his ever-ready wit, pleasing personality and even temperment. He was the kind of person that was always ready to lend a helping hand, the kind of man that one would want for a friend.

Throughout his lifetime he and with a will until he was called from our midst. Trail Riders To Ride Sunday The Hailettsville Trail Riders will ride to the American Legion Picnic at Sweet Home Sunday, July 8. They will meet at Worthing at 8:00 a.m., and arrive at the picnic around noon. Beatrice Zappe At Nix Hospital Miss Beatrice Zappe is reported in satisfactory condition by her mother, Mrs. Wm.

Zappe who returned home from her bedside Tuesday. She underwent surgery at the Nix Hospital on Friday in San Antonio. Friends may address mail as follows: Miss Beatrice Zappe Nix Hospital, Rm. 2129 San Antonio, Texas. 2,500 Attend Annual GYEC Membership Meeting Thursday.