Richter Scholarship Ties Student To Tex as Lutheran College
Miss Anita Richter of Houlton attended the 25th annual Honors Day Program at Texas Lutheran College in Seguin during the last weekend of April. She met Sharon Eastwood of Houston, a freshman and the 1978 Richter Scholarship recipient, established by Richter, professor emeritus.
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Anita Richter
Houlton
Seguin
Texas Lutheran College
Sharon Eastwood
Houston
Richter
Miss Richter
Courage and a Large Liver Myth Skepticism Grows
A saying that bravery reflects liver size has persisted in folklore with critics arguing courage comes from character and training rather than anatomy. Researchers and historians note no medical or scientific basis links liver dimensions to bravery or risk taking.
Sheriff Report Covers May 7 13 Actions Involving DWI Disorderly Conduct And Burglary
Sheriff H W Woytek reports daily deputy activity from Sunday May 7 through Saturday May 13. Deputies assist Highway Patrol in DWI cases and transport prisoners to hospitals including Shiner and Lavaca Medical Center. Multiple arrests for disorderly conduct and retaliation amid portables. fingerprinting, bonds, capias service, and jail actions noted. Investigations include trespassing in Speaks area burglary and arson in eastern county. inquests and ambulance transfers also documented. Also mentions crime prevention tip and local quilt and print gifts to residents Michele Knezek and L J Burns.
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Highway Patrol
Shiner
Capias
Renger Clinic
Shiner Hospital
Lavaca Medical Center
Houston
Speaks Area
Gonzales
Lavaca
Shiner Clinic
DWI
Yoakum
Slovacek
Applying For A Social Security Number
Bruce Tyler, social security district manager in Victoria, announced new rules requiring evidence of age identity and citizenship for all SSN applicants and duplicates. Adults must apply in person. birth certificates are preferred, with other documents acceptable. Processing takes 3 to 4 weeks after submission. a free leaflet is available at the Victoria office. The office address is 1502 E Airline. Mr and Mrs Milton Kunkel visited Smithville and Delhi for moving and family gatherings.
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U.S
Bruce Tyler
Tyler
Victoria
Milton Kunkel
Smithville
Albert Kunkel
Hannas
Delhi
Charles
Rae Powell
New Federal Debt Rules Expand Protections Nationwide
Attorneys say the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act extends Texas style protections to all states. It bans threats harassment and deception by collectors requires a five day written notice of amount and creditor details and restricts calls to 8 am to 9 pm.
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Austin
Congress
Carter
Consumer Protection Division
Houston
Dallas
San Antonio
Lubbock
F! Paso
McAllen
FHA Meets On May 10 At Library With New Officers
The FHA held a May 10 meeting in the library led by President Suzette Motal. Minutes and treasurer’s report were read. No old business. New officers for 78-79 elected: Elaine Pavlicek president, Donna Simper 1st VP, Terry Williams 2nd VP, Debbie Targac 3rd VP, Joan Darilek 4th VP, Katherine Machacek 4th VP, Roberta Maresh secretary, Missy Kolar treasurer, Mary Nieto parliamentarian, Sheri Dornak historian. March Girl of the Month Donna Bohuslav. April Girl Liz Chaloup-
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Elaine Pavlicek
Donna Simper
Terry Williams
Debbie Targac
Joan Darilek
Katherine Machacek
Roberta Maresh
Missy Kolar
Mary Nieto
Sheri Dornak
Donna Bohuslav
Liz Chaloup
Votes for Girl of the Year at FHA Banquet
Votes were submitted for the Girl of the Year and the winner will be announced Monday May 15 at the FHA Mother Daughter Banquet.
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FHA
Temple Signs Shiner Star Renee Lucke to Scholarship
SHINER senior Renee Lucke, a four year standout for the Shiner girls teams, signed with Temple Junior College on a two year basketball and tennis scholarship. Lucke earned two All District selections and reached state semifinals in tennis both junior and senior years. This season she helped Shiner girls reach a 28 7 record while averaging 25.3 points per game.
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Renee Lucke
Temple Junior College
Shiner
Lucke
Temple
Locke
Hermann Sons Launch Intensive Family Life Program
The Moulton area sees a family life strengthening initiative by the Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge and NFCA. Louis Engelke cites a national aim to nourish wholesome home life through family centered activities on a scheduled basis to counter rising family breakdown. The plan includes a booklet titled Fraternalism Is A Family Affair to guide local programs alongside a youth camp, dances, and a home for the aged with activities fostering in-home and community family engagement.
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Moulton
Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge
National Fraternal Congres of America
NFCA
Louis Engelke
Sons of Hermann
Texas
Engelke
Lodge
Girl Jill Renee Latsky Born in Eagle Lake
Mr and Mrs Edward Latsky announce the birth of a daughter Jill Renee at Eagle Lake Community Hospital on May 9 1978 at 330 am. Baby weighs 7 lb 2.02 oz and joins siblings Wade and Rhonda. Mother Judith Zmeskal, paternal grandparents Steve and Satsky, maternal grandmother Sadie Polasck.
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Edward Latsky
Eagle Lake
Jill Renee
Eagle Lake Community Hospital
Jill
Wade
Rhonda
Judith Zmeskal
Steve Satsky
Hallettsville
Sadie Polasck
Moulton
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Texas Luthe College
GVEC
Guadalupe Valley
Freyburg Hall
Schulenburg
Auction
Oakridge
Charles Tousek
Kaiser-Friedrich Park Verein
H. W. Woytek
Pri
Soners
JP Hinch
Stevens
Cuero
Tion
Stevens Convalescent Cen
90-A
Michele Ann Knezek
L. J. Burns
Buck"’ Schiwetz
John L. Hill
Suzette Motal
Renee Lucke Shiner
Hermann Sons
Farmers & Merchants
State Bank
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