Machart Reunion Celebrates 15th Anniversary in 1971
The 15th Machart reunion was held August 1 at New Taition Hall with President Marvin Machart presiding. Senior attendee John Machart of Stafford, 76, and Mary Machart of Moulton, 73, led the elders, while 7-day-old Arlene Baker was the youngest. The largest family present was the John Machart clan with 36 members, and the longest distance traveled came from Lynwood and spouse of Chino California. New officers for next year include President Bennie Bohuslav, VP Gus Machart, and Secretary Nancy Mazza. A buffet and dancing followed the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machart
New Taiton Hall
Marvin Machart
John Machart
Stafford
Pete
Mary) Machart
Moulton
Little Arlene Janette Baker
David Baker
Garwood
Lynwood Gleason
Chino
California
Bennie Bohuslav
Yoakum
Gus Machart
Houston
Larry
Nancy) Mazza
Fort Worth
Ginny Williford Named BA Degree Candidate at UT
The University of Texas listed 195 seniors as tentative bachelor degree candidates from the College of Natural Sciences for summer completion August 21. Among them is Miss Virginia Ruth Williford of Shiner, a candidate for a Bachelor of Arts degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
University of Texas
College of Natural Sciences
Samuel P. Ellison
Virginia Ruth Williford
Richard Williford
Shiner
1972 Moulton VFW Hall Reunion Set
The text lists Texas towns including Clovis New Mexico and various cities in Texas. The next reunion is planned for the Moulton VFW Hall on the first Sunday in August 1972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fornia
Clovis
New Mexico
Sweetwater
Waller
Freer
Fort Worth
Houston
Stafford
Galena Park
Pearland
Moulton
Shiner
Yoakum
Edna
Victoria
Hallettsville
Louise
Eagle Lake
Garwood
el Campo
Bellaire
Wharton
Texas
Shiner High School Drum Major Angela Kay Little Wins Honors
Angela Kay Little, drum major for Shiner High School Band for 1971 72, earned a first place medal in the Drum Major Camp competition at Texas Lutheran College Seguin and received a plaque for most outstanding student. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs David A Little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angela Kay Little
Texas Lutheran College
Seguin
Angela Kay
Shiner
David A. Little
Market Report Gonzales Flatonia Texas Cattle and Hog Prices
Gonzales and Flatonia reports from August 7 and August 9 1971 show active cattle markets with packer cows and bulls up by 2 to 3 dollars per hundred, good young cows up about 25 dollars per head, hog markets steady versus last week, and varied prices for calves cows stockers bulls and sows with weekly shifts. Cattle on hand totals and price ranges span steers bulls yearlings and cows across multiple grades with paired cows and calves noted as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales
Texas
Flatonia
Rotary District leader visits Shiner club luncheon
Shiner Rotary welcomed R. J. Forrest of Mexia district governor at a Tuesday assembly and Wednesday meeting on August 4. He spoke on Rotary service and goodwill and announced dates for the 1972 district convention in Austin, international convention in Houston, and the district assembly. A steak barbecue and a Kaspar farm assembly followed with Rev. Wayne Gehman as a visiting Rotarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Rotary
R. J
Jack) Forrest
Mexia
Rotary International
Bill Bradfield
Rotary
Austin
International Rotary
Houston
Jack
Shiner Club
Kaspar Farm
Wayne Gehman
Gonzales
Bill
Funeral correction for Williams services listing
A correction notes the attendees of Dr. R. W. Williams funeral in last week’s Gazette. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Pustka should replace Mr. and Mrs. Gene Pustka in the published list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Williams
the Gazette
Bernard Pustka
Gene Pustka
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Hinck
I express thanks to friends and relatives for help during my mother Mrs Jerry Mig’s illness and death. Gratitude is given for Mass offerings memorials flowers prayers and cards. Signed Mrs Marcus J Hinci.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Mig
Area Deaths in Schulenburg and Surrounding Areas
Obituary notes for Mrs. F J Schmidt of Schulenburg age 65 died July 26 1971 at Youens Hospital. service at Schwenke Baumgarten and St Marys High Hill with several clergy and pallbearers. Also obituaries for Clarence J Wendt Orange Grove Joe Stavinoha Sr Wharton and Henry Thompson Yoakum detailing their deaths, families, and service arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt
Adie Stanzel
Joseph
Ludmilla (Ripper) Stanzel
High Hill
Frank J. Schmidt
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
St. Ann's Society
Schulenburg
Wilbert Schmidt
Houston
Frank
Frances) Muenster
Weimar
Anton
Maggie) Demel
Littlefield
Rudy
Ella) Winkler
Reno
Elsie) Demel
Converse
Orange Grove
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Clarence John Wendt
Hermann Sons
Corpus Christi Hospital
Mr. Wendt
New Bielau
Adolph
Anna
Dahse) Wendt
Frieda Schroeder
Witting
Wendt
Frieda Wendt
Anna Wendt
Wharton
Joe Stavinoha Sr
State Hospital
Kerrville
Mr. Stavinoha
Moulton and Shiner
Floresville
Rosie Lamza
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Moulton
Johnnie Marek
Edna
St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery
Robert Schmidt
Daniel Stavinoha
Pasadena
Allen Joe
Trinity Stavinoha
Gilbert Stavinoha
Dallas
Eugene Walcher
Daniel Marek
el Campo
John P
Rosie) Marek
Taiton
Helen Walcher
Needville
Joe Stavinoha
Magnet
Hynek Stavinoha
Lane City
Elvin Stavinoha
Mary
Christine
Rosie
Bessie
Clara
Yoakum
W. H
Henry) Thompson
DeWitt County
Victoria
Mr. Thompson
Mary Raska
Buffington Funeral Home Chapel
Joseph Ray
First United Methodist Church
County Line
Berlin
Tex
C. W. Thompson
Monte Thompson
Lake Jackson
C. V
Mary Lucille) Ward
Catholic Life Insurance Union Annual Meet in Shiner
The Catholic Life Insurance Union held its annual meeting and social at the American Legion Dining Hall on Sunday August 1 1971. Carlos Wenske presided as president with new members enrolled, and Edward Dawson of San Antonio gave remarks praising the group. A meal prepared by volunteers preceded the meeting followed by prizes and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Catholic Life Insurance Union
American Legion
George Spann
Tom Valenta
Patrick Marron
Carlos Wenske
Laddie Struka
Wenske
Emil Huser
Harvey Bartosh
Huser
Victoria
Robert Grahmann
Hallettsville
San Angelo
Edward Dawson
San Antonio
CLIA
Shiner
Spoetzl Brewery
Timothy Kosler
Dawson
Joe Kouba
Kosler
Jilek Fikac Reunion at Moulton Legion Hall
Descendants of Frank and Mary Jilek and Frank and Catherine Fikac held their fifth reunion at the Moulton American Legion Hall. A Golden Jubilee Mass at St. Joseph Church honored Sister M. Dennis Fikae’s 50th profession with a varied hymn and music program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank and
Mary Jilek
Catherine Fikac
Moulton
M. Mildred Fikac
M. Serena Brom
M. Denise Demel
D. Cahill
Elo Pavlicek
Miscellaneous Shower Honoring Miss McKay Bride Elect
Miss Rosa Lynn McKay bride elect of Daniel Nevada was feted at a Sunday shower hosted by Mrs. J. F. Ward and Mrs. Merle Highlands at 1822 Sea Queen Houston from 2 to 4 pm. Guests played games, gifts included place mats linen napkins oven broiler, and pink decor featured a milk glass centerpiece and an orchid corsage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Lynn McKay
Daniel Nevada
J. T. Ward
Sea Queen
Houston
J. F. Ward
Merle Highlands
Note of Wife’s Accusation Over Deliberate Tardiness
A person requests a note stating that their wife plans to accuse them of being deliberately tardy. The context shows personal dispute framing and potential reputational concerns.
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Usda NO
Fryers
Eddy
Decker
B.C
Jil
del Haven
Folger’s Coffee
LVES
Blue Bell Supreme
Ballard
Campbell’s Vegetable Soup
Blackburn Syrup
Wonder Rice
Gulf
AJAX
Apples
Lemons
Ginny Williford
VFW Hall
Gonzales-Flatonia
Shiner Rotary Club
Casa Fiesta
Marcus J. Hinci
F. J. Schmidt
Clarence Wendt
Herbert Wendt
Corpus Christi
Eleanor Wendt
W. H. Thompson
Jerry Mikes
Joe and
Victor Strauss
Salex Muska’s
F.H.A
Muskal Floor Shop
N. Main St
Miss McKay
Muska’'S
N. Main
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