Liberty Tree Dedication at Shiner City Park
About two hundred first to third graders from Shiner Elementary and St. Ludmila Academy joined a state wide Bicentennial tree planting project. They planted the Liberty Tree and released red white and blue balloons with notes attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
St. Ludmila’s Academy
Shiner City Park
Texas Forest Service
Texas Forestry Association
America
Texas
Jean Kaspar
Grass Fires Reported In Several Local Sites This Week
A series of grass fires are reported from January 22 to January 26 at Ernest Kral's place Joe Tesar's property GVEC Substation on Highway 90A and Clyde Otto farm in Boundary Line area. Authorities urge precautions when burning trash and after smoking while checking electric fences for sparks. Drivers are asked to avoid dry grass areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Kral
Joe Tesar
GVEC
Clyde Otto
Boundary Line
Shiner Residents At Stevens Convalescent Center
Frank Stach of Shiner is a resident at Stevens Convalescent Center in Hallettsville in Room 94 since December 19. Also listed are Mrs. Wm Gerum, Charlie Kurtz Sr and son Archie Kurtz, Mr. and Mrs. James L Mikes, and Otis Coverson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stach
Shiner
Stevens Convalescent Center
Hallettsville
Wm. Gerum
Charlie Kurtz
Archie Kurtz
James L. Mikes
Otis Coverson
Shiner Jaycee Deer Contest Winners Named
Winners listed for Shiner Jaycees Deer Contest include Most Points Tommy Marshall 12 pointer in Lavaca County and Wide Spread A Hartl 20 inch spread in Gonzales County. Freak category Igloo cooler Johnny Ray Knezek with 8点 rack in Gonzales County and other honors to Pohler Boedekar Pokluda Kasper Koenning. Prizes to be picked up at Welhausen Hardware in Shiner. thanks to Cimrhanzel and the Tenth Inning for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savage
Tommy Marshall
Lavaca County
A. Hartl
Gonzales County
Johnny Ray Knezek
Claude Pohler
Lee Roy Boedekar
Daniel Pokluda
Pete Hartman
Freak Antlers
Dan A. Kasper
Lonnie Koenning
Welhausen Hardware
Shiner
United Fund Reaches Goal in Shiner Drive
The Shiner United Fund achieved its $3 800 goal thanks to the generosity of Shiner and nearby residents. Officers and directors express gratitude to everyone who contributed or made calls to ensure success.
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Shiner United Fund
Shiner
Singing Cadet Concert Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets for the Singing Cadet Concert on February 20, 1976 at Shiner High School Gym are on sale. Pre sale prices are 2.00 for adults and 1.00 for students with sales at First National Bank Shiner and Milton McMurrey in Yoakum and Farmers and Merchants State Bank in Moulton.
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Shiner High School
First National Bank
Box
Shiner
Texas
Yoakum
Moulton
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
James (Bubba) Kolar
Clearance sale at Pohler's Tire Center
Pohler's Tire Center on Highway 95 in Shiner announces a clearance sale from Thursday January 29 through Saturday February 7 with drastic reductions on all tires prior to moving to a new location.
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Pohler’s
Hwy. 95
Shiner
Community group meetings scheduled in Shiner February 1976
The 621st MKR Co. meets Monday Feb 2 at 7 30 p.m. at the VFW Home with a side dish. Shiner Modern Dance Club meets Feb 9 at 7 30 p.m. at the First National Bank. Shiner Public School PTO invites past presidents to a Feb 12 meeting at 7 30 p.m. in the cafeteria. PTO also meets Feb 12 at 7 30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Founder's Day observed with attendance prize. Catholic Altar Society meets Feb 10 at 3 p.m. in the parish gym. March hostesses listed. Members urged to pay 1976 dues to Mrs. Arthur Lueke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MKR Co
VFW
Shiner Modern
First National Bank
Shiner Public School Pto
Catholic Altar Society
Mesdames
Charlie Jr
Jerome
Joseph
Victor Patek
Jerry Peters
Frank Petras
Wm. Petra
Steve Pokluda
Arthur Lueke
Rotary Walk A Thon and Bicentennial Plans Highlight Shiner Meeting
Shiner Rotary Club record notes a 100 percent attendance lunch on January 21 at Casa Fiesta with guests Mack Johnson and Linda Ulcak. Discussion covered the Arts and Hobby Show Bicentennial project for March 21 1976, chaired by Jack Cloutier. St Paul High School Walk A Thon on January 22 raised about 415 for Walk For Life with 72 participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Casa Fiesta
George Minear
Harold Johnson
Mack Johnson
Hallettsville
Linda Ulcak
St. Paul High School
Rudy Ulcak
Yoakum
American Legion
Jack Cloutier
Rotary Club of
Shiner
St. Paul's
Jeff Wagner
Main Street
Shiner High School
Dennis Mraz
Film On Washington Shown At Shiner Church
A color thirty minute documentary titled City Out of Wilderness Washington will be shown at Shiner Baptist Church on Wednesday February 4 at 7 00 p m. Produced by the United States Capitol Historical Society the film traces Washington from Pierre l Enfant to the Capitol s grandeur and presents the city as the heart of national life as part of a service of patriotic songs. The film was made available through Senator John Tower s office and the public is invited.
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Washington
Shiner Baptist Church
United States Capitol
Shiner Bicentennial Committee
John Tower
Pre Spring Sale At Shiner-Filley
Shiner-Filley in Shiner begins a pre spring sale on Thursday January 29 with specials lasting through Wednesday February 4. Featured items include up to 30 percent off hand tools.
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Shiner
Filley
Shiner-Filley
Mikulenka's January Clearance Sale Opens in Hallettsville
Mikulenka's annual January Clearance Sale opens in Hallettsville on Wednesday January 28 at 9 00 a m A large turnout of shoppers is expected as in past years this big event draws many locals.
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Mikulenka
Hallettsville
Shiner Bicentennial Art Show Seeks Entries
Attention area artists invited to enter the Shiner Rotary Art-Craft Show at Legion Park on March 21 1976 with judged competition cash prizes and Bicentennial ribbons. Jimmie Walker will headline as artist in residence. Exhibitors may sell works. write Robert J. Wagner for info or pick up flyers at local banks and schools.
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Shiner Rotary Club
Shiner Legion Park
Jimmie Walker
United States
Hanging Tree
Boulder
Coloardo
Lavaca County Bus Schedule Readies Rides for Seniors
Lavaca County announces weekly bus routes with Shiner and Moulton service on Mondays and Hallettsville Yoakum routes on Tuesdays. Seniors 60 plus without transport are urged to call local contacts for assistance. service provided by Area Agency on Aging.
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Shiner
Moulton
Hallettsville
Yoakum
Richard Kresta
Father O'Shaughnessy
Area Agency On Aging
Reminder on January 31 1976 voter registration deadline
The notice urges residents to mail in voter registration forms by January 31 1976 to ensure accurate records. It notes that returning completed forms is a helpful step for state or local election administration.
Constitution discussed in junior high composition
A student composition from St. Ludmilla's Academy reflects on the U.S. Constitution its role in governing the nation from 1788 to today and notes the separation of powers and the protection of natural rights. The article also lists prominent founders and mentions the Articles of Confederation and self-government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ludmilla’s Academy “the Constitution
George Washington
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
United States
Shiner Hospital Auxiliary Dinner Awards 29 Members
Shiner Hospital Auxiliary held an appreciation dinner at Patek's Restaurant on January 22 at 6 30 p m. Twenty nine members attended. Speakers included Dr. Robert Wag ner John Miler and Mrs Ethelyn Schreib er who praised the volunteers. Total hours volunteered reached 4444 with 100 hour chevrons awarded. Nominees for next year were presented and unanimously approved. Officers elected include President Ray Seale, Vice President John Miler, 2nd VP John Beal, 3rd VP E A Corning, Secretary Treasurer Raymond Dierksen, Historian Robert Wagner, Parliamentarian George Watzlavick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Hospital
Patek’s
Robert J. Wagner
John Miler
Ethelyn Schreiber
F.M. Wagner
Elton Zander
William J. Krodel
Ray Seale
John Beal
E.A. Corning
Raymond Dierksen
Robert Wagner
George Watzlavick
Shiner Hospital Auxiliary
Hospital Notices and Dismissals List from Shiner 1976
Shiner hospital outlines office hours and visiting times. The notice lists patient family names including Kloesel Kramerbauer Pfeil Kuerschner Wendel Dusek Bonds Miculka Filipp Migl plus dismissals for multiple patients and an infant.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tejas Pecans
Richard Hammonds
Virginia Yates
Marcak
Shinerites
Stevens Center
Shiner Jaycees
Jimmy Cimrhanzel
Jaycee
United Fund
Singing Cadet
Pohler’s Tire Center
Yoakum Highway
St. Ludmila’s St
Ben Marcak
Ronnie Swisher
Daniel Peters
RilsHi
Baptist Church
P.O. Box
A.C. Kubecka, Jr
A.C. Kubecka
By Karen Fikac
Union
Senate
Continental Congress
Houston
Ryan David
Jerry J. Mikes
Edwin Ulcak
Joe Michna
Marie Mikes
Agnes Ulcak
John Prasek
Delene Mikes
Tommy Bozka
Walter Garbade
Ernest Hajek
Anne Sedimeyer
Shiner Hospital Foundation
O. S. T. Meyer
Marvin O'Neill
Michael A. Alkier
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