Sue Helweg Clinches First in Voice of Democracy Contest
Sue Helweg daughter of Mr and Mrs Brian Helweg won the first place plaque in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy contest with the theme What America Means To Me She presented her winning entry at the Shiner VFW Post 6209 and Ladies Auxiliary meeting on January 13 1977 District 24 VOD chairman Mrs Isabella K Schaffner noted district winners Charla Borchers Victoria Post 4146 first place and Sue Ellen Slack Refugio Post 6920 second with Anette Stall Cuero Post 3972 third Sue Helweg a Shiner High School senior held student council presidency Drama Club reporter Interact Board member NHS member and Junior Engineering Technical Society participant. The district contest involved students from Moulton Runge Hallettsville Cuero Shiner Victoria Refugio Kenedy Port Lavaca Lolita and related areas. Ewald Erdelt past commander of Shiner Post 6209 congratulated Sue and praised her achievement.
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Sue Helweg
Brian Helweg
Post
VFW
Sue
Shiner High School
Drama Club
Interact Board of Directors
National Honor Society
Shiner Isd
Isabella K. Schaffner
Cuero
VOD
Charla Borchers
Victoria Post
Sue Ellen Slack
Refugio Post
Anette Stall
Citizens of Tomorrow photo day in Shiner
The Gazette invites local children to the VFW Hall on Wednesday February 9 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for free Direct Living Color portraits. No charge or obligation, no subscription needed, proofs shown in color, black and white newspaper prints. Call Mrs. Jerry Mikes at 594-2278 to book.
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The
Gazette
VFW
VFW Hall
Jerry Mikes
Mrs H Strauss Remains Hospitalized After Stroke
Mrs Henry J Strauss remains hospitalized in Huth Memorial Hospital Yoakum Room 205 after a stroke. Her condition is stabilized and visitors are not yet allowed.
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Henry J. Strauss
Huth Memorial Hospital
Yoakum
Shiner Lions Club and Knights Schedule January Meetings
Shiner Business Men's Club meets Thursday January 27 1977 at 7 30 p m at Legion Park. Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus meet Monday January 31 at 7 30 p m at the Shiner VFW Home.
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Shiner Business Men's Club
Legion Park
Fourth Degree
Knights of Columbus
Shiner Vfw
Register Now To Enter Art And Hobby Show
Interested participants for the Art and Hobby Show sponsored by the Shiner Rotary Club should contact Shiner Rotarians before February 12, 1977. The second annual event will be held at the Shiner American Legion Hall on Sunday February 27. Space is limited and assigned on a first come basis. Judged Art Competition Commercial Art Sewing and Handicraft Division specialized collection and commercial spaces. Snacks and refreshments available on the grounds. Registration forms appear on page 3.
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Shiner Rotary Club
Shiner Rotarians
Shiner American Legion Hall
Emil Tenberg Hospitalized After Surgery in Victoria
Emil Tenberg a resident of Stevens Convalescent Center Hallettsville underwent surgery at DeTar Hospital Victoria Tuesday. He is listed at DeTar Hospital Room 612 Victoria Texas 77901 and is recovering post operation.
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Emil Tenberg
Stevens Convalescent Center
Hallettsville
DeTar Hospital
Victoria
Victoria, TX
Jaks Couple Hospitalized After Falls and Surgery
Mrs. Frank W. Jaks of Shiner returned home after hospitalization at Huth Memorial Hospital Yoakum. On the same day her husband suffered a hip fracture in a fall and underwent surgery at Yoakum hospital. He is reported to be doing very well.
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Frank W. Jaks
Shiner
Huth Memorial Hospital
Yoakum
Yoakum Hospital
Shiner Rotary Meets at Casa Fiesta on Energy Program
The Shiner Rotary Club met at Casa Fiesta Restaurant on Wednesday January 19 with President Gus Nollkamper presiding. Visitors included Dan Kabena of Hallettsville. birthday songs were shared for Glade Welhausen and August Kubecka. The club planned an Arts and Hobby Show for February 27 at the American Legion Hall, and Wilbert Zimmerman presented a film on energy sources and solar energy, followed by a closing song and adjournment.
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Rotary
Gus Nollkamper
American Legion Hall
Shiner
Wilbert Zimmerman
Zimmie
Jail Escapees Still At Large From Lavaca County Jail
A state wide alert seeks three inmates who escaped Hallettsville Lavaca County Jail Tuesday night. Suspects Joe Gomez Gary Wilson and James Robinson fled via attic roof and outside window using blankets and sheets. They used a 1965 Ford pickup stolen nearby and abandoned in Houston. authorities warn relatives in Houston. Gomez Robinson and Wilson are described with heights weights and eye colors.
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Lavaca
Hallettsville
Joe Lewis Gomez
Cuero
Gary Wilson
George
Doc
Matejek
J. Weingarten’s Inc
Houston
Woytek
Gomez
Robinson
Wilson
Local Baby Announcements Reach Across States
Shiner residents celebrate the arrival of Sara Ann Blohm born January 19 1977 at 5 22 a.m. weighing 8 pounds 10 ounces. She is welcomed by sister Alison Kay and is the grandchild of Emmett Blohm and Jim Fikac with Brunkenhoefer mentioned as great grandparents. In Panorama City Kaiser Hospital Christopher Daniel Nollkamper born January 19 1977 weighs 7 pounds 3 ounces and is welcomed by brother Michael and sister Michelle. Florence Lynn Nollkamper born January 14 1977 at 10 06 a.m. weighs 6 pounds 8 ounces and is welcomed by Clinton.
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Carlind Blohm
Shiner
Shiner Hospital
Sara Ann
Alison Kay
Annie Fikac
Emmett Blohm
Jim Fikac
Adolph Brunkenhoefer
Milton Nollkamper
North Hollywood
Calif
Kaiser Hospital
Panorama City
Christopher Daniel
Michael
Michelle
G.D. Nollkamper
Aldarico Gonzales
Los Angeles
Kenneth Nollkamper
Austin
St. David's Community Hospital
Florence Lynn
Clinton
Gaslight Theatre Mimers In Great Performance
Sister Michelle of St. Paul High School presents mime sketches and a six scene play Debbie featuring Clare Hubner Kenneth Caka Cynthia Strakos and Ronnie Kresta. Performances Jan 21 22 and 23 showcased new overhead lighting and fluorescent props with strong timing and expressive gestures.
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Dorothy Goerte
Gaslight Theatre
Michelle
St. Paul High School
Deborah
Michael Moeller
Robert Adamek
Mamma
Clare Hubner
Darlene Patek
George
Emily
Lover’s Lane
Kenneth Caka
Ronnie Kresta
Melinda Renken
Cynthia Strakos
Debbie
Sister Michelle
Debbie Dawson
Dawson
Clare
Mr. Dawson
Hospital Visitation and Dismissals List
A hospital notice lists visiting hours from 10 00 to 11 00 AM 2 00 to 4 00 PM and 7 00 to 8 30 PM. It names patients admitted and dismissed including many individual names such as John R Kloeser James Goeman Emma McCulloch Frank J Roeder Lena Cunningham and others with a section for dismissals listing Alma Werner Emil Pete Kahanek Charles Hajek and others.
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Alma Werner
Emil
Pete
Kahanek
Charles Hajek
William Gerum
Jaime Paul Chunda
Alois Herman
Gertrude Jaks
Tom Herman
Ludmilla Plummer
Mary Kocian
Frances Darilek
Lonnie Garbade
Thomas Korenek
Carlind Blohm
Wesley Lewis
Robert Thurmond
Shiner Oyster Supper Highlights Fire Dept Volunteer Roles
The Shiner Volunteer Fire Department hosted its annual oyster supper at the old city hall with 7 p.m. start and a Happy Hour. Volunteers Adolph Sestak Ben Roznovsky Dennis Vrazel Henry Pesek Clarence Barta Eugene Vincik led refreshments while Ronnie Pfeil chaired the committee. Marvin Adamek MC thanked City employees officials Legion and law enforcement and noted support from neighboring towns Spoetzl Brewery and Southwest Bell in a year of service. Pin awards recognized long service. Chief Billy Gene Goetz highlighted Wilbur Minear for guidance and honored members for 5 to 25 years of service. A moment of silence remembered honorary members who passed away since last year.
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Shiner
City of Shiner
American Legion
Elmer Hannah
Edgar Findeisen
Yoakum
Charles Fikac
Emil Kloesel
Sweet Home
Willie Hoepfl
al Fojtik
Moulton
Lawrence Bea
Henry Strauss
Joe Patek
Joe Patek Sr
Charles Patek Sr
Henry Brosch
Leonard Darilek
Robert Werner
Charles Veit
Daniel Malik
Adamek
Patek
Alois Herman
Joe Sestak
Ben Marcak
Edwin Boehm
Erwin Stratman
Clifton Bailey
Martin Boehm
George “Buddy’ Minear
Victor Deharde
Daniel Peters
Dennis Mraz
Billy Gene Goetz
Steve Kubicek
Raymond Valis
Arnold Riske
Alois Nevlud
Shiner Fire Department
Wilbur Minear
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VFW Post 6209
Ewald Erdelt
Voice of Democracy
America
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Shiner Vfw Post 6209
H. Strauss
City of
Art
Jaks
Casa Fiesta
Gaslight
Jerry Kresta
Marvin Adamek
Frankie Mig
George “‘Buddy’’ Minear
Adolph Korenek
Raymond Valls
Arnold Stanek
the Children
Mrs
Alfred Karnau
Lutheran Social Hall
Shiner, Texas
Shiner Volunteer Fire Dept
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