This Day in History: 1946-06-16
The Immaculate Heart of Mary Church was the scene of the wedding of Agnes Mihok, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mihok of Island Road with Edward Garza, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Garza of San Marcos, Texas. The Rev. Chester Wininniewiski officiated at the 4:30 pm ceremony. The reception was held in the church hall. After a wedding trip to New York City the couple departed to live in San Marcos, Texas. A tragedy was narrowly averted during the ceremony. Mrs. Virginia Mihok returned home for something during the reception for her sister-in-law to find her house, on the corner of Grove Street and Island Road, on fire. The timely arrival of Officer Tom Wilson permitted him and Mrs. Mihok’s son to get a flaming mattress out of the bedroom window before the whole house caught fire. (Bristow)