Molly's Corner reflects a year of memories and family milestones
The column by Molly Pesek shares personal reflections on 1971 including children at college, a 75th birthday, holiday greetings, and daily kitchen labor. It recalls Christmas visits in Houston, long-running family routines, and gratitude toward readers who send notes and cards.
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Molly
Shiner Gazette
Bob
Bob Pesek
Alaska
Mom Strauss
Stevens Convalescent Home
Christine Zemanek
Local Sheriff Notes and Patrols Amid Holiday Period
The Shiner Gazette lists political announcements for the Democratic Primary May 6 1972 and details sheriff activity December 21 to December 25. Entries cover prisoner transports DWI arrests patrols deputy calls at Hallettsville Yoakum Shiner and Koerth areas plus holiday family visits and a dance at Wied Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Shiner Gazette
N. Main St
Hallettsville
JP Court
Yoakum
Lester Stout
Cattleman’s Association
Drive Inn
Victoria Sheriff's Office
Victoria
Koerth
Highway Patrol
Shiner
St. Mary's Road
U.S. 77 North
1St Street
Wied Hall
Christmas Eve Visit Shares Wide Texas Kin List
On Christmas Eve guests gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Janik. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Janecek and family from Yoakum, Ernest Janik and Mark from Houston, Patty Janecek, Victor Berger, Clin ton Janecek and family from Houston, Ernie Janik of Tulane University, Mr. and Mrs. Mike O Shea of Colorado Springs, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Chrastecky of Fort Worth, Laddie Janik and Gail Ann and Greg of Shiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Janik
Gilbert Janecek
Timmy
David
Kimberly
Yoakum
Ernest Janik
Mark
Patty Janecek
Victor Berger
Clinton Janecek
Houston
Ernie Janik
Tulane University
Louisiana
Mike O'Shea
Colorado Springs
Colo
Joe Chrastecky
Fort Worth
Laddie Janik
Gail Ann
Greg
Shiner
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Molly's Corner
By Molly Pesek
Thomas Lee
Texas University
Beta Theta
Alpha Chi Sigma
Marianne
Newman Hall
Texas U
Judy Rose
Judy
Rotary Club
Connie Sue
Hallettsville High School
Nora B. Turk
Joyce Marie
Sacred Heart School
Sister Festina
Evelyn Pavliska
John
Joyce
Johnnie Jr
Evelyn
Buford Jurica
Jarret Jay
Ray Wiese
Gus Seim
Willie Jurica
Rudy Jurica
Sandra
Andrew Schacherl
Brent Thomas
Needville
Warren G. Harding
Senate
Lavaca County
Steve A. Roznovsky
W. A. Scruggs
T. L. Lytle
Mr. Lytle
Dallas
W. H. Harris
Mrs. Harris
Beaumont
Dance Legion Park
Texas
Velvets
St. Paul
Slovacek’s
Johnny and His
Happy Playboys
Moulton Vfw
Joe Patek Orch
Wied
Leroy Matocha Orch
Gruenay
Kustoms
Yoakum, Texas
Tex
Wild Horn Wranglers
Hermann Sons
Gonzales
Rounders
E. McWilliams
Gene Fiedler
Jimmie and
Larry
Pasadena
Dennis Welek
Brandon
Clifton Fiedler
George Fiedler
Willie Vesely
Corpus Christi
J. J. Vesely
Robin Lindemann
South Market St
P. O
Roland Boedeker
Terlingervice
North Avenue
Laundromat
RAND
Stacy Keach
Faye Dunaway
United Artists
Red Baron
Germany
Black Sheep
R.A.F
France
von Richthofen
Cole Theatre
Hallettsville, Texas
Clint Eastwood
Misty
Debbie Reynolds
Shelley Winters
Helen
Clarence Studio
St. Francis St
Montgomery Ward
Gonzales, Texas
John Schroeder Shiner
Avon
Bay City
Mr. and
Mrs
Joe Schulte
ASCS
W. L. Greer
Geo. Vernon Holmes
St. Paul St
Boothe & Lewis Hardware
Rudy’s Lake
SEARS
Cal
Joe R. Garcia
Vaughn
RCA
T.V
George B. Simper “Hone
Marcak Home & Auto Supply
Curt Messer
George Watzlavick Shiner
York
Norfolk Island
Nerada
Farm Rd
Matt Janak
Sidonia Henkhaus
Wizard
Gibson
Guettner
Milton Guettner
Ford Forder
Edward Roznovsky
Emma _ Westphal
Gordo
Call - Alton Whitley
Rt. 1
Janak Nursery
Hwy
Shiner and
Great Texas Lumber Co
Mraz Lumber Co
Ed Mraz
Daniel Harabis Shiner
Chevrolet
Adolph Heidrich
West 9Th
Willie J. Koenning
Carl Shiner
Fred McKissick
Leroy Reese
Brady
John Saul
Columbus
John Saul Sr
Hutto
Mae McKissick
Preston Philips
Cleve Revera
Louis Reese
Medina
Wayne Kunkler
San Antonio
Frank Jemelka
Fred Grahmann
Rock Island
Hamlin
Ben Marcak
Trinity Lutheran Home
Johnny E. Hajek
N. Ave. B. Shiner
Edwin Kusak
Janota Real Estate
Highway 90-A
Catholic Church
Ed. Pesek Shiner
Joseph Muras
Bednar
Henry Schierschwitz
Picha Trading Store
Pulliam St
Jerome L. Chunda
Ave
St. John’s Parish Hall
Schulenburg
St. John’s Parish
G. Hermann Furn. Co
Superior
Texas Free
L. V. & B. H. Wenske
VFW
Ewald Erdelt
Cmdr
Monroe Menke
Q.M. Henry J, Fietsam
Adj
M. H. Koenecke Photography
E. Hugo
Hallettsville — Court House
Gonzales — Court House
Cuero — Court
Kolar
Stanek
Legion
Msgr
F.W
Raymond J. Kocian
G.K
Oscar B. Fisseler
F.S
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