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In 1939 a young lad in Gonzales, Texas was stricken with polio on the eve of entering high school. Looking forward to high school athletics, he found his hopes crushed by the loss of movement and feeling in both arms. Little was known about the dreaded disease in those days, but doctors were coming to believe that exercise and massaging could bring improvement in paralyzed limbs. Encouraged to participate and do the best he could in the Gonzales schools’ athletic program and almost forced into exercising by his school superintendent and coach, the lad regained the use of one arm and during his senior year coached junior high school athletics at the school. That lad’s name was George Holst, and he’s now principal of Palacios Junior High School after coaching there for eight years. “I give my mother, my coach and the school superintendent credit for pulling me out of the mental depression I was in after losing the use of my arms, and for encouraging me to go on in athletics,” Holst said. The superintendent’s name is A. O. Byrd and the coach, Ernest Robinson, Jr., is now varsity coach in Freeport. “They got me back on the right path, and my mother’s massaging helped regain the use of my left arm.” While in his senior year in high school, George, who is still known as “coach” around Palacios, tutored a backfieldman named Buzzy Albert, who went on to make Little All American end playing at Southwest Texas State Teachers College. The Palacios educator was born in Gonzales, January 17, 1927. His father was a used car dealer there. Graduating from high school in 1945, George went to A. & M. for one year, then transferred to Southwest Texas State Teachers College at San Marcos. Majoring in physical education and history, he came to Palacios to be junior high school coach after only two years of college work. However, upon the resignation of head coach Carroll Cairnes, Holst took over management of both the Hornets and the Sharks his first year here in 1947. Under “Coach’s” guidance, the Sharks won four games and lost four games in football and split out 9-9 in basketball. They won second place in the district track meet. Attending college during the summers and at night, George received his B. S. Degree from Southwest Texas in 1951 and earned a Masters Degree from the University of Houston, conferred during the summer of 1953. Proud of his Hornet record, Holst fielded junior high football teams without having any district competition. From 1948 through 1953, the juniors won 32 games for George, lost 15 and tied two. He has a lifetime coaching record of 40 wins, 23 losses and three ties in football. From 1949 to 1954, George’s Hornet won 76 basketball games and lost 23. They won district track meets six years straight and haven’t lost a softball district in 10 years. The Hornets took two district titles in basketball under Holst, one in 1952 and one in 1954. The young educator, who married Marge Guttenberger in 1951 and now lives in Foley Village, has now retired to his principal’s job, teaching and desk work. But on Thursday and Friday nights you’ll find him on the sidelines or by the local bench watching opposing teams work and giving tips. Several afternoons a week he’ll be found sitting by the sidelines watching practice sessions, and at odd times he authors a sports column for the Beacon. Teaching is his business, but he finds a challenge in coaching unequaled in the classroom.
Palacios Beacon, October 25, 1956 |
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George Holst, the new coach of athletics in the schools has placed his associate membership here while he is in our midst.
Palacios Beacon, September 11, 1947 |
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Miss Margie Guttenberger and George D. Holst III will be wed Friday night, July 20, at 7:30 o'clock in the First Methodist Church with the Rev. Wesley N. Schulze officiating. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Guttenberger of Palacios and the prospective groom is the son of Mrs. George D. Holst II of Gonzales and the late Mr. Holst. A reception will be held at the church immediately following the wedding ceremony. Friends of the couple are invited to attend.
Palacios Beacon, July 12, 1951 |
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Forty-seven ladies attended a bridal shower at the Methodist Church Annex Tuesday night in honor of Miss Margie Guttenberger, bride-elect of George D. Holst, III. After watching the honoree open the many gifts, the guests gathered around for refreshments of cake and punch. The cake was rose, green and yellow, the colors the bridesmaids will wear at the wedding Friday night at the Methodist Church. The center piece was made of figures of the bride and groom on a cloud.
Palacios Beacon, July 10, 1951 |
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Miss Margie Guttenberger, bride-elect of George Holst, was honored with a miscellaneous shower Monday, July 16, at the Methodist Annex. The W. S. C. S. was hostess to approximately 50 people, who presented Miss Guttenberger with many lovely gifts. The centerpiece consisted of a bridal couple seated in a flower cart which appeared to be drawn by large stars through the clouds. It was flanked by a bride's cake on one side and a Joseph's cake on the other. Miss Ruby Jean Wickham presided over the registration book and Misses Jeanie Beard and Mittis Clardy served punch and cake to the guests. Out of town guests were Mrs. Tom Holstein, Mrs. Roy Williams and Mrs. D. C. Falk.
Palacios Beacon, July 19, 1951 |
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In a candlelight ceremony in the First United Methodist Church Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock, Miss Margie Guttenberger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Guttenberger, became the bride of George Holst III, son of Mrs. George Holst of Gonzales. Rev. Wesley Schulze officiated at the double ring ceremony. Misses Bobbye Jean and Ginger Richards sang "I Love You Truly" and "Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life" accompanied by Mrs. Lowell Johnson at the organ, who also played the traditional wedding marches. The bride, given in marriage by her brother-in-law, Tom Holstein, wore an ankle length gown of white net and organdy over taffeta fashioned with a high neckline enhanced with a tiny collar, short sleeves, a fitted bodice fastened in front with tiny self covered buttons and a bouffant skirt. Her veil of illusion cascaded from a bandeaux of carnations and she carried a cascade bouquet with removal corsage of white carnations. Miss Miss Clardy was maid of honor and the bridesmaids were Misses Jeanie Beard and Ruby Jean Wickham. They wore ballerina length dresses of organdy over taffeta with matching mitts and white lace hats completed their ensemble. Miss Clardy's gown was yellow and the other attendants wore green and lavender. They carried nosegay type bouquets of asters. Irvin Petersen was best man and groomsmen were W. K. Penrod and James L. Booth, both of Gonzales, and R. C Shelton and Roy Williams of Bay City ushered. The reception followed the ceremony was held in the social hall of the church. The table covered with a white linen cloth had as its centerpiece a bouquet of pink and white asters. Mrs. Tom Holstein and Mrs. Roy Williams, the bride's sisters, and Mrs. Tom Friery served the punch and cake. The guests were registered by Miss Margie Purswell. For travel the bride wore a brown lace dress with pink accessories and a corsage of white carnations. They will reside in Palacios where the groom is coach at the Junior High School and the bride is employed at the Partain Food Market.
Palacios Beacon, July 26, 1951 |
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George "Geo." Holst, 70, of Palacios, died May 6, 1997 at Hermann Hospital in Houston. He was born Jan. 17, 1927 in Gonzales to George D. and Katie Yaw Holst. He was a very active member of the First United Methodist Church of Palacios, and a resident of Palacios since 1947. During his 38 years with the Palacios Independent School District, Geo. coached at the Junior and Senior High Schools, served as a Palacios Junior High School Principal and a Superintendent of Schools for 18 years. Geo. was a former Councilman, and current Mayor of the City of Palacios. Funeral services will be at 2 p. m. Saturday, May 10, 1997 at the First United Methodist Church in Palacios with Rev. Ross Taylor officiating. Interment will be in Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Pat Walker, Randy Guttenberger, Nathan Cashion, Charles Mize, Vick Kahlich and Jose Ortiz. Honorary pallbearers will be members of The Palacios Rotary Club, members of Palacios City Council and employees of The City of Palacios Survivors include his wife, Marjie Guttenberger Holst of Palacios; god daughter and niece Martha Anne Guttenberger Cashion of Bay City; sister Minnie Lee Collins of Fort Worth; sisters-in-law Pearlie Falks of Texas City and Wilma Holst of Gonzales; brothers-in-law Bob Guttenberger and wife Louise of Blessing, Paul Guttenberger and wife Willeen of Denver, Colorado, Al Guttenberger and wife Ruth of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and G. J. Micheletti and wife Ruby of Dickerson; nieces Susie Edworthy of Warsaw, Poland, Renee Matula of Sugarland and Tamara Walker of Fort Worth; nephews Randy Guttenberger of Sugarland, Rick Guttenberger of Cincinnati, Ohio, Jeff Guttenberger of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, David Falks, Jr. of Texas City and RIck Collins of Fort Worth. Donations may be made to the Smith/Holst Endowment Fund or the Memorial Scholarship Fund of the Palacios High School. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Palacios.
Daily Tribune, May 8, 1997 |
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