Fairfield couple visit Seguin and Gazette office crowd
Mr and Mrs Bob Eckhouse of Fairfield California spent last week with her mother Mrs Ella Blaschke and sister Mrs Homer Wallace in Seguin. They were pleasant callers at the Gazette office last Wednesday. Mrs Eckhouse, former Grace Blaschke, is a Shiner High School graduate. Also listed are Mrs Walter Paul Sr of Temple and Mr and Mrs William Barkat and family of Rockdale visiting the Boehm family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Eckhouse
Fairfield
Calif
Ella Blaschke
Homer Wallace
Wallace
Seguin
Gazette
Walter Paul Sr
Temple
William Barcak
Rockdale
Albert Boehm
December Texas events showcase Sun Carnival and festive tours
The Texas Tourist Development Agency highlights a December array of events across the state. Highlights include the Southwestern Sun Carnival in El Paso with a college tournament and Sun Bowl, the Christmas Homes Tour in Athens, the Tropical Christmas Poinsettia Show in Mission, Fiesta de las Luminaries in San Antonio, Dickens Evening on the Strand in Galveston, and a Franklin flea market parade and auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Tourist Development Agency
Texas
Austin
el Paso
Southwestern Sun Carnival Assn
P.O. Box
Mission
Rio Grande Valley
Mission Garden Club
San Antonio
Paseo del Rio Assn
N. Presa
Galveston
Galveston Historical Foundation
Franklin
Chamber of Commerce
Pilgrimage to Rome Holy Year and Reconciliation
This piece explains Holy Years from ancient jubilee to modern ecumenical observance for 1975. It highlights reconciliation with God and neighbor, interior renewal, and the Jubilee Indulgence earned by penance and prayer at Rome’s major basilicas. It notes inclusivity for all Christians and a call to turn to God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Boniface VIII
Paul VI
Paul
Christ
St. Paul
Basilica of
St. Peter
Vatican
St. Paul’s
St. Mary Major
St. John Lateran
St Ludmila’s class of 1962 reunion in Shiner
The St Ludmila’s Academy 1962 graduates held their third class reunion at American Legion Park Shiner on Saturday November 29 1975 with 17 of 24 members present. A boneless beef barbecue supper was served buffet style and a memorial Mass and book donation were planned for late Freddie Berger Victor Targac and Steven Herman. Future reunions were set for 1977 and every five years with organizers Dennis Mraz Leonard Pesek and Dana Cimrhanzel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ludmila’s Academy
American Legion Park
Shiner
Dana Cimrhanzel
Dennis Mraz
Leonard Pesek
Ronald Kosler
Victor Targac
St. Paul High School
Freddie Berger
Steven Herman
Ronnie
Anthony Hart
Allyne Caka
John E. Kurtz
Pat Chilek
Eugene Berger
Joan Henkhaus
Richard Holdiman
Mary Ann Hermes
Eugene Hubner
Daniel Malik
Carolyn Kram
George Kutach
Henry Pavliska
Dennis Renken
Robert Struka Jr
Leon Barton
Peach Creek Philosopher Proposes Centralized Budget Cure
A reader argues for nationalizing deficits to Washington as a solution for city debts. The letter satirically suggests merging railroads and centralizing colleges to simplify problems and reduce public costs, critiquing local governance and the idea that elite leaders run the country. The piece ends with a humorous note on Congress and brains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peach Creek
Big Johnson Grass
Rt. 3
Shiner
Congress
New York
England
Washington
Central College
J. A
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Leo Hubner Funeral Help
The Hybner family expresses gratitude for love and kindness after the sudden death of Mrs. Leo Hubner. Thanks go to visitors, those who prayed, sent flowers, Mass offerings, and food, and to Buffington Funeral Home staff, Dr. Wagner, and the priests who assisted at the Rosaries, Eucharist, and cemetery prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Hubner
George Watzlavick
Buffington Funeral Home
Robert Wagner
Patrick Fidgeon
John Kohnke
Lawrence Matula
Anthony Pesek
Albert Maneth
John J. Hanacek
Father Lambert Bily
Patrick J. Murray
Antoinette
Mary Rose Barta
Vaclav J. Bily
Leo Hybner
Social Security changes noted by Victoria official
Working people under 72 receiving Social Security should report any changes in their 1975 earnings estimates promptly per M. E. Owen district manager in Victoria. Mrs. Patricia Otterson and son Kirk Otterson of Austin spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Gus Wolters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Owen
Victoria
Patricia Otterson
Kirk Otterson
Austin
Gus Wolters
Owen
Victoria Social Security
East Airline
Town Plaza
Card of Thanks
I wish to express my sincere gratitude to all who were thoughtful during my stay in Shoal Creek Hospital Austin and who sent cards letters inquiries and prayers Father Collins brought me Holy Communion Your thoughtfulness will be remembered May God bless you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoal Creek Hospital
Austin
Father Collins
Card of Thanks and Social Security Notes
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends relatives and neighbors for support during illness and death of William Schroeder with thanks to Dr Wagner nursing staff Rev Grosenbacher organist pallbearers and Buffington Funeral Home staff and appreciation for floral tributes and food. Also includes a 1975 social security update noting earnings impact on payments for under 72 and guidance on reporting changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schroeder
John Dennis Wagner
C. C. Grosenbacher
Buffington Funeral Home
Marilyn
Carolyn Schroeder
Detene
Gratitude to Shiner Hospital Staff and Doctors
Felix Jurica thanks Drs. Robert and Pat Wagner and the nursing staff for considerate attentions during his stay. He appreciates cards visits and concern for his well being and wishes blessings for their kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert and
Pat Wagner
Shiner Hospital
Felix Jurica
Bus Schedules From Shiner to Major Cities
Continental Trailways runs from Shiner to Houston at 11 42 am and 9 57 pm. Shiner to San Antonio departs 1 46 pm and 10 41 pm. Kerrville Bus Lines serves Shiner to Victoria at 2 00 pm and 8 45 pm. Shiner to Austin departs 10 00 am and 7 45 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Trailways
Shiner
Houston
San Antonio
Kerrville Bus Lines
Victoria
Austin
SLA St Paul Schools Menu and Thanksgiving Dinner Guests
Menu shows daily offerings from December 8 to 12 for SLA St Paul Schools including open face sandwiches, meat patties, chili, fried chicken and tuna sandwiches with milk. Thanksgiving guests at the Gus Pfeil home included multiple families from Victoria Shiner La Vernia Kenedy and Kenedy with a turkey dinner and trimmings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Pfeil
Calvin Pfeil
William
Victoria
A. C Pfeil
Ivan Pfeil
Janell
Anton J. Dolezal
Hiner
Malcolm Morgenroth
Kyle
Dustin
la Vernia
Bennie Eicher
Lee Sommerlatte
Shiner
Jerome Rohan
Sylvia
Kenedy
Local family names in community obituary notice
Margaret Targac, Mr and Mrs Alois Herman and family Georgie Valis, and Bernard Zabransky are listed as connected individuals in a local notice. The fragment indicates a social or familial grouping within a community record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Targac
Alois Herman and Family
Georgie Valis
Bernard Zabransky
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grand Theatre
Yoakum
Warren Beatty
Julie Christie
Goldie Hawn
James Caan
John Housman
Shiner Brethren Church
Ken Olsen
Max L. Wolters
G. E. Ruhmann
Schulenburg
Hallettsville
Mississippi
John Bannard
Voldont
U.S
Mildred
Patty Hill
Athens
Henderson County Women’s Club
David Moore
Waverly Way
Flatonia
Gonzales
Gonzales Commission Co
Oie
V. J. Bily
Jesus
God
York Room
Edgar Kram
Virgil Williams
Bennie Bicher
J. D. McConnell
Texas City
South Mustang
SLA
H. B. Gee
E. Gonzales
Doris Day
Doris von Kappelhoff
Tony Curtis
Bernie Schwartz
Joseph Stalin
Joseph Djugashvili
Harry Houdini
Edrich Weiss
Richard Burton
Richard Jenkins
Cary Grant
Archibald Leach
Clark Gable
FDIC
COTY
Matel
Milton Bradley
Prour
Quality Pharmacy, Inc
William David Patek
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