Rotary Meeting Opens Year With Student Guests
The first Rotary meeting of the year was held at Casa Fiesta on January 7 with George Minear presiding and Henry Fietsam as secretary. Guests included two senior high students Cindy Davis and Chris Stluka, introduced by George Watzlavick, plus Steve Kubicek, Glenn Leist, and Ewald Erdelt who spoke on the Voice of Democracy program. Carla Beth Kubicek, reading her district-winning essay, stressed preserving heritage for a stronger union as the group praised American heritage and the future. The meeting ended after the closing song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casa Fiesta
George Minear
Henry Fietsam
Harold Johnson
George Watzlavick
Cindy Davis
John L. Davis
Shiner High School
Chris Stluka
Edwin G. Stluka
St. Paul High School
Cindy
Chris
Southwest Texas State University
Steve Kubicek
Glenn Leist
Ewald Erdelt
VFW
Voice of Democracy
Carla Beth Kubicek
Carla Beth
Carla
Ewald
Glenn
KJZT No. 5 Meeting Set for January 15
Meetings of KJZT No. 5 are scheduled for Thursday January 15 at 7 30 p m at the Louis F Matula home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kjzt No. 5
Louis F. Matula
Boehm Wins Trip To Florida In Upbeat 76 Contest
Martin E. Boehm of Boehm Motor Sales in Shiner wins a trip to Orlando for the Upbeat 76 Super Bowl X celebration. He and his wife Dolly depart Houston Friday at 2:30 p.m. and return Monday evening, as part of a Ford dealers district contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin E. Boehm
Boehm Motor Sales
Shiner
Houston
Ford Dealers
Dolly
Orlando
Florida
Advisory Board Meet At Shiner Baptist Church
The Lavaca County advisory board of Bluebonnet Youth Ranch will meet at Shiner Baptist Church on Friday January 16 at 7 30 p m The meeting is open to the public with members from seven Lavaca County areas to provide input for the ranch located two miles from Yoakum Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Bluebonnet Youth Ranch
Yoakum
Hospital Patients and Dismissals Listing
Hospital patients include Shiner Hospital Foundation entries with names such as J R Kloesel Emily Pfeil and Charles A Kurtz Sr. Dismissals include Mrs John Kattmann Betty Pavelka Roy Pfuhl with baby boy and Lonnie Fojtik. Visiting hours are 10 to 11 and 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Children must be 12 years old by January 13 1976.
First Baptist Victoria Youth Choir to Present The Clown
The thirty voice youth choir from First Baptist Church Victoria will perform the musical drama The Clown at Shiner Baptist Church on Wednesday January 21 at 745 p.m. as part of Family Night with a 7 p.m. covered dish supper. The event aims to strengthen family bonds through spiritual witness and public faith, and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Victoria
Shiner Baptist Church
Christ
Bicycle Registration Saturday January 17 at Shiner City Hall
Citizens in Shiner and surrounding area are invited to bring bicycles to the old fire station next to the City Secretary's Office on Saturday January 17 1976 from 1 00 to 4 00 pm. Registration is free and bicycles will receive a permanent tag number recorded by the Shiner Police Department. Chief Rodney W Swisher and officers will assist and emphasize theft identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Rodney W. Swisher
Pink Ladies Awards Banquet Set for January 22 1976
The Pink Ladies announce an awards banquet on Thursday January 22 1976 at 6 30 p m at Patek s Restaurant Reservations can be made by calling 594 3594.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patek's
Shiner Bicentennial Committee Reviews Events and Plans
The Shiner Bicentennial Committee met January 6 at the New Fire Station to review progress and outline upcoming plans. They praised Hermann Sons and the Historical Contest, noted Homecoming tributes, and publicized the Freedom Train and Yankee Doodle production. A February film run and a February 20 Singing Cadets concert in Shiner were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Jean Kaspar
Bettye Little
Hermann Sons
Shiner High School
Flatonia
St. Paul and Hallettsville
Victoria
John Tower
Kaspar
Joe Patek Sr
Hermann Sons Lodge
Singing Cadets
Shiner Bicentennial Calendar of Events
Shiner hosts a series of 1976 events from February to July including musical Yankee Doodle performances in Austin Wharton La Grange and Wharton, Freedom Train exhibits in multiple cities, Singing Cadets at Texas A&M, Art and Hobby Show, Continental Ball, Music America Bicentennial Concert, Fishing Festival, Spirit of 76 Parade and Picnic, and support from local veterans posts and the Shiner Chamber of Commerce. The listings show dates February 4-8 February 11-13 February 15-17 February 19-24 February 20 21 23 March 21 March 24-27 April 24 May 2 June 13 July 4 1976.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
San Antonio
Houston
Singing Cadets
Texas A&m University Shiner Bicentennial Committee
Wharton
la Grange
Art & Hobby
Shiner Rotary Club
Continental Ball
Shiner Dance Club
Music America
Shiner Chamber of Commerce
Bicentennial Attractions To Appear In South Texas
Two major events for the area include the touring Yankee Doodle musical production and the Freedom Train. The steam powered Freedom Train tour arrives in San Antonio at Lone Star Brewery on February 11, 1976 from 6 to 10 p.m., showcasing Americana and two centuries of history for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Americana
San Antonio
Lone Star Brewery
Bicentennial Stationery for Personal Mail in Shiner TX
Buy Bicentennial stationery with envelopes for 2.00 per package featuring the unique Shiner logo. Available at First National Bank in Shiner Texas. Get yours today as part of year long Bicentennial touch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
First National Bank
Texas
Yankee Doodle Play Captures American Makers
The musical Yankee Doodle produced by Aurand Harris tours Texas venues with dates in Austin Wharton La Grange and Houston. Tickets cost 2.00 for adults and 1.00 for students with group discounts. The play highlights Americans who shaped the country in a lively children friendly performance.
Luther League Stew Supper Planned for Sunday
The Luther League sponsors a stew supper on Sunday January 25 at 6 30 p m in the Lutheran Social Hall. Prices are adults 1 00 and children 50 cents for all you can eat. Stew to go will be specially priced to support sending youth to a youth adult gathering in New Orleans this summer.
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Luther League
Lutheran Social Hall
New Orleans
C of C To Sponsor Music Festival
Shiner Chamber of Commerce met Jan 8 1976 at Casa Fiesta with Dennis Mraz presiding and Bill Goetz in charge of records. Members voted to pay 1976 dues to the South Texas Chamber and Texas Tourist Council and discussed Bicentennial events including a music festival sponsored by the local chamber. The next meeting is Feb 5 at Casa Fiesta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Chamber of Commerce
Casa Fiesta
Dennis Mraz
Bill Goetz
South Texas Chamber of Commerce
Texas Tourist Council
Gonzales Chamber of Commerce
Hallettsville C of C
Hammond
First National Bank
Singing Cadets Concert Tickets Now Available
Tickets for the Singing Cadets Concert on Friday February 20 1976 at 8 00 p m in the Shiner High School Gym are on sale. Pre sale tickets are 2 00 for students and 2 00 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at First National Bank Shiner Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singing Cadets
Shiner High School
First National Bank
Shiner
Texas
Free Film Available Through Bicentennial Committee
John Tower to the Shiner committee arranges a special 30 minute 16mm film City Out of Wilderness for February 3 to 6. It is available to civic or school groups with schools encouraged from junior high to high school. Reservations contact Mrs Don G Kaspar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tower
Shiner Bicentennial Committee
Shiner
Wilderness
Don G. Kaspar
Bake Sale By National Honor Society in Shiner High
The National Honor Society at Shiner High School will hold a bake sale in front of the bank on Saturday January 17. A usual assortment of treats will be offered.
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National Honor Society of
Shiner High School
Multiple Parish Club Meetings Schedule Early Week
Trinity Lutheran Home Auxiliary meets January 20 at 7 30 p m at TLH. Hermann Sons Shiner Lodge No 20 convenes January 19 at 7 30 p m at Hermann Sons Hall with important business after Sunday district officer installation. CYO plans rodeo events January 14 at 6 p m in parish gym. Lunch served before meeting.
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Trinity Lutheran Home Auxiliary
Tlh
Hermann Sons Shiner Lodge
Hermann Sons
CYO
Grass Fire Near Shiner Sparks From Cutting Torch
A large grass fire was reported about 2 30 p.m. Monday January 12 about four miles south of Shiner on the old demonstration farm. The Shiner country truck responded to the pasture fire believed started by sparks from a cutting torch used by workers dismantling an old car.
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Shiner
Constitution Foundations and Early United States Government
The article summarizes the constitutional framework from the 1787 Philadelphia Convention through ratification in 1789, noting the three branches and the system uniting 13 states into 50. It recalls historical cases on immigration, school integration, and national policy, plus debates over Panama and domestic air and media control.
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United States
Continental Congress
Annapolis
Union
Rhode Island
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Congress
Legislative Branch
Senate
Roosevelt
United States Catholic Conference
Panama
Panama Canal Zone
Jesse Helms
Hermann Sons to Install Officers Sunday in Shiner
Grand Trustee John J. Naughton of San Antonio will install officers of seven Hermann Sons lodges at 2 p.m. Sunday at the American Legion Hall in Shiner with assist from E J Fishbeck Milton Fuchs and Samuel L Ahr. Shiner Lodge No 20 hosts the event for lodges 14 15 19 20 59 90 and 175 as the 159 lodge statewide prepare for a year of insurance social and youth programs.
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John J. Naughton
San Antonio
Seven Hermann Sons Lodges
American Legion Hall
Shiner
E.J. Fishbeck
Floresville
Grand Lodge
Milton Fuchs
Houston
Hermann Sons Home For
Samuel L. Ahr
Naughton
Schulenburg Lodge
Flatonia
Hallettsville
Moulton
Hochheim- Prairie
Gonzales
Shiner Lodge
Sons of Hermann Order
Texas
Comfort
Order
Hermann Sons
Shiner Lodge No. 20
Yoakum Flag Raising Set for Bicentennial Events
The Yoakum Bicentennial executive committee designates Friday January 16 at 4 p.m. for a flag raising in front of City Hall to kickoff Yoakum's Bicentennial Celebration. If weather turns bad the ceremony moves to Yoakum High School Auditorium.
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Yoakum Bicentennial Executive Committee
Yoakum
Yoakum High School
Boyce John Michalec Undergoes Heart Surgery in Houston
Boyce John Michalec underwent heart surgery on Tuesday January 6 at St. Luke's Hospital Houston. Cheer cards may be sent to St. Luke's Texas Heart Institute Room 8415 Houston Texas 77025.
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Boyce John Michalec
St. Luke's Hospital
Houston
St. Luke's
Texas Heart Institute Room
Texas
Special Notice on Shiner Gazette Wednesday Noon Availability
The Shiner Gazette announces newstand sales will occur around 12:00 Noon each Wednesday due to offset printing at a central plant. If plant breakdowns or bad driving conditions arise, vending may delay slightly. under normal conditions readers may pick up the newspaper at Noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Gazette
Wesselsky to Undergo Eye Surgery at Columbus Hospital
Mrs. E.J. Wesselsky is scheduled for eye surgery on Thursday January 15. She will be a patient at Columbus Hospital for two to three days.
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E.J. Wesselsky
Columbus Hospital
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352Nd Engineering Unit
Army Reserve of Yoakum
Welhausen
Rotary Meeting
Shiner Hospital Foundation
Baptist Church
Shiner City Hall
Fishing Festival
Shiner Game & Fish League
American Legion
Kolar- Stanek
Shiner Memorial
Aurand Harris
U.S.A
C of C
Bicentennial Committee
Bake Sale
St. Ludmila’s Academy
Bonnie Staha Grade
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