Peach Creek Philosopher Ponders Government Spending
The Peach Creek Philosopher mocks federal budgeting errors by comparing them to personal miscalculations from aging appliances and unexpected costs. He notes inflation, deficits, and unseen expenses as a daily reality of running a farm and a nation. His letter ends with a light, humorous jab at Washington’s budgeting woes. The piece includes a separate notice praising Chilek of Nazareth Academy’s 50th anniversary of sisterhood with attendees from several towns.
Golden 50th Anniversary Observed at St Marys Church
The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Frank Bily of Prada was celebrated with a concelebrated Holy Mass at St Marys Catholic Church on July 28. Present were family including Very Rev Edward and Rev John C Bily, Sister Rita Rose, Mrs Jimmie Lednicky, and Mrs Monica Melnar. Father Marcus Valenta gave the sermon followed by a noon reception and cake served by granddaughters Peggy Lednicky Karen Lednicky and Cynthia Melnar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bily
Prada
Edward
John C. Bily
Rita Rose
Jimmie
Lucy) Lednicky
Joe
Monica) Melnar
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Marcus Valenta
Peggy
Karen Lednicky
Cynthia Melnar
Baptism of Michele Anne Turek in Shiner Church
The baptism of Michele Anne Turek was performed by Rev. Father Patrick Marron on Sunday August 1 1971 at Sts Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church Shiner. Godparents were Mrs Gary Smith of Austin and Warren Darilek. Family gathering followed at the Darilek grandparents home with a pink damask table and a cross shaped cake inscribed Michele August 1 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michele Anne Turek
Patrick Marron
Sts. Cyril and Methodius’ Catholic Church
Shiner
Gary Smith
Austin
Turek
Warren Darilek
Michele
Molly's Corner by Molly Pesek
Local column by Molly Pesek from Hallettsville reflects community life, small-town events, and personal observations shaping the town’s social fabric. The piece blends local names and places with everyday anecdotes and gentle humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
By Molly Pesek
Hallettsville
Moonlit reflections and prayers from a hometown note
A columnist muses on the moon’s hazy glow and the ache of loved ones far away in service, hospitals, or neighbors needing help. He shares personal griefs and hopeful prayers, then recalls a wedding where Leroy Rybak’s jet black hair and mustache drew amused attention from the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Marianne
A. S. Carpenter
Stevens Convalescent
Molly
Leroy Rybak
Tribune-Herald
Lawrence Rothbauer
Joyce
Leroy
Susan Zimmerman and Gary White Wed in Shiner Ceremony
Miss Susan Zimmerman of Shiner and Gary Lloyd White of Fort Worth pledged vows Saturday at United Dr. Martin Luther Church Shiner in a double ring ceremony. The Rev. Clifford C. Grosenbacher officiated with music by Mrs. Raymond Dierksen and soloist Mrs. Fred Chumchal. The couple reside in Fort Worth after graduation and employment details were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Zimmerman
Shiner
Gary Lloyd White
Fort Worth
United Dr. Martin Luther Church
Clifford C. Grosenbacher
Raymond Dierksen
Fred Chumchal
Kenneth Zimmerman
Rt. 3
C. R. White
Gonzales
Sandra Kaiser
Vasek Couple Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. George J. Vasek of Schulenburg were honored at a surprise party on Sunday July 11 1971 at St John Parish Hall. About 90 guests from Davis California Shiner Pasadena Houston Sugar Land Schulenburg attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Vasek
Schulenburg
St. John’s Parish Hall
Larry Boyd
Rhonda
Dominic Mazoch
Terri Vasek
Vasek
Mr. Vasek
Francis Kalina
Shiner
Pasadena
Houston
Sugar Land
Texas
Return To States For S T/Sgt Mozisek Family
T Sgt James Mozisek and wife Mrs James Mozisek with daughter Jo Linda have returned to the United States on July 9 after a two year tour in Turkey. They are now stationed at Minot AFB North Dakota and plan to take leave this fall. T Sgt Mozisek is the son of Mr and Mrs Rud Mozisek of Rt 2 Shiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mozisek
Jo Linda
States
Mozisek
Turkey
Minot Afb
North Dakota
Rud. Mozisek
Rt. 2
Shiner
Luzon
Philippines
Willie A. Boedeker
William P. Boedeker
Rt. 3
Thirteenth Air Force
Clark AB
Lawrence F. Tanberg
13Th AF
Boedeker
Clark
Southeast Asia
Shiner High School
Patricia N. Bassig
Mary
William
Bob
U.S. Air Force
VFW Post 6209 Hears State Convention Report
VFW Post 6209 heard Commander Ewald Erdelt summarize the Texas state convention in Austin. Patriotism dominated sessions with emphasis on Viet Nam veteran aid. He urged attendance at the 1972 Mid Winter Roundup February 4 5 6 in San Antonio at the Gunter Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Ewald Erdelt
State Dept
Austin
Erdelt
Dept. of Texas
Gunter Hotel
San Antonio
Texas
CCM Quarterly Meeting Covers Reports and Officers
Sixteen Con fraternity of Christian Mothers members met August 2 1971 at 8 p.m. in the Parish Gym with Msgr. Hanacek and Mrs. Leroy Kloesel present. Officers and committees reported, a car blessing drew 900 stickers, and a Patrician movement update was given. A proposed Husband's Night was tabled due to fall activities. A new two year slate was presented and accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confraternity of Christian Mothers
Msgr
John Hanacek
Leroy Kloesel
Larry Sedlmeyer
U.k.’D
San Antonio
St. Paul
Lawrence Kurtz
Robert Kurtz
Leonard Pesek
David Wegener
Bus schedules from Shiner to Houston San Antonio and Victoria
Continental Trailways runs from Shiner to Houston at 2 05 PM and 9 50 PM. It also serves Shiner to San Antonio at 1 07 PM and 9 45 PM. Kerrville Bus Lines offers Shiner to Victoria at 2 20 PM and Shiner to Austin at 9 05 AM and 7 20 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Trailways
Shiner
Houston
San Antonio
Kerrville Bus Lines
Victoria
Austin
Shower Honors Miss Gayle Marburger Bride Elect
Miss Gayle Marburger brides elect of John Stasa III receives a miscellaneous shower at the Pfuhl home in Yoakum. Attendants include Mrs. Jim Rab and Mrs. Julius Marburger. Guests register with Carol Rab and Elva Jo Behrends. Gifts and refreshments feature a doll centerpiece and blue flower cake. Hostess gift is an electric percolator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arno Pfuhl
Yoakum
Gayle Marburger
John Stasa
Jim Rab
Julius Marburger
Helen Stasa
Carol Rab
Elva Jo Behrends
Marlene
Annalyn Pfuhl
Gayle
John
Life Insurance Surged in 1970 Across America
Americans bought 188.5 billion dollars of life protection in 1970, up nearly 30 billion from 1969, with life insurance paying over one million dollars in benefits each hour. Pan-American Life Insurance Co promotes protection through agent Joseph Muras in Shiner Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan-American Life Ins. Co
Joseph Muras
Shiner
Texas
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Peach Creek
Johnson Grass Farm
Washington
Lockheed
J. A
M. Gabriel
M. Gabriel Chilek
Nazareth Academy of
Molly's Corner
Flatonia
Flatonia Or
Gonzales Commission Co
Iris Schmidt
Bernice Seidenberger
Karen Zimmerman
Maid of Honor
Ben Rivera
Charles White
Steven White
Kenneth Zimmerman Jr
Usher
Perry
Jerry Jackson
Shiner Vfw
Jan Eric Mann
Merle Koenning
Virginia Schmidt
Richard Baker
Connie Kaiser
Joyce Sestak
Shirley Madala
Barbara Koenning
Joy Koenning
Harold Koenning
Gus Ehler
Laddie Hajek
Gus Pfeil
Bessie Turek
Edgar Pfeil
Tex Tan Welhausen
Waples Platter
Herzik Studio
Rexall
America
Shiner Drug CO
Shiner, Texas
George Vaseks
Hanacek
CCM
Our Lady of Sorrows
Our Our Lady
Albina Drabek
Bill King
Roger Leck
Death Valley
THE
First National Bank
FDIC
W. 7Th St. — Shiner
Karen Jirkovsky
Theresa Lockstedt
Debbie Hagens
Janet
Ath T Farmers Insurance Group
Armers Texas
Farmers Insurance Group
Charlie Janota, Jr
Marvin J. Adamek
Jennings B. Cook
H. B. Gee — Chiropractor
E. Gonzales
Yoakum, Tex
Used Ltd
Tees Energy Poth & Son
Oakum, Texas
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