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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1975
Page
1
The Peach Creek Philosopher critiques a TV ad ruling that requires disclosures when actors appear in commercials. He argues government overreach could ruin television and jokes that honest ads would force overreaction, suggesting lawmakers should pause passing new laws.
Victoria office clarifies that five year work rule mostly applies but credits lessen with age and can be as low as one year for younger applicants. Benefits require a severe impairment lasting at least 12 months that prevents substantial gainful work. Submit questions to Social Security Question Box in Victoria Texas.
Mr and Mrs Edmund Greive of Shiner marked their 35th anniversary with a supper at Sulphur Park on May 17 1975 hosted by daughters sons in law and grandchildren. Guests traveled from Gonzales La Porte Moulton San Antonio Victoria Flatonia Shiner Yoakum and Houston for the event.
Edwin E Winn of Kyle a former Shiner High School teacher received a plaque naming him Teacher of the Year from thirty six teachers. Winn was a first year teacher at Jack C Hays High School where he taught math and advised Explorer Post 117.
Miss Becky Petru of Victoria, bride elect of Curtis Meyer, received a kitchen shower at the Villa Chateau Clubroom. Guests included Mrs. Thomas Petru, Mrs. Jack Meyer, Mrs. Dale Petru, and Mrs. Bob Orsak who gave the honoree an electric skillet amid games and refreshments.
A nice bag party was hosted Thursday May 22 in Victoria at Mrs. Scott Younger’s home to honor Miss Peggy Jean Hajek bride elect of Richard Neil Thompson. Co hostesses included Mrs. Nuell Rains with guests Mrs. Gene Hajek and Mrs. Claude A. Thompson. A set of Spanish styled sconces was given to the bride elect by the hostesses.
Linda Davis was honored at a personal shower May 23, 1975 at the David Condel home. Hostesses were Mrs. Condel and Mrs. Pat Kram. Attending were Mrs. John L. Davis and Mrs. Alfred Barta. The event featured pink and lavender decorations and a lace table with floral arrangement. Gifts registered by Miss Cindy Davis.
Miss Nancy Leigh Null and Jack Carter Linville wed in a double ring ceremony at First Presbyterian Church Victoria officiated by Rev. William Pryor. The bride wore an organza gown with lace detailing and a chapel train. attendants wore apricot gowns. Reception followed at Victoria Women’s Clubhouse with a travel ensemble for the couple.
Peggy Jean Dreyer and Michael William Macha wed at First United Methodist Church Victoria in front of family and friends. The ceremony featured Dr John Donaho and Rev Joseph Petsch with music by Mrs. Lewis Williams and soloist Mrs. Ralph McMaster. The bride wore white silk organza with Alencon lace, a mantilla, and carried a white iris bouquet. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Ray N. Riggs and bridesmaids from Austin, Huntsville, Houston, and Tempe. Best man Randy Carroll. groomsmen included Randy Macha and others. Ushering by Ray N. Riggs, Reggie Anderson, and Robert Massey. The couple will reside in Victoria at 1705 E Park. he is with Victoria County Electric Coop. The bride is granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin B. Null of Shiner.
John Winn, a former Shiner High School student and son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin E. Winn of Kyle, received the nationwide John Phillip Sousa Award for outstanding musicianship leadership and cooperation. A senior at Jack C. Hays High School, he is president of the Rebel Band and will enter the UIL State Solo Contest on Saturday June 7 1975.
The wedding featured a yellow line jacket with long sleeves and double flounce at the neckline, worn with cymbidium orchid corsage. The couple, both Victoria High School alumni, plan to live in Houston with the bride teaching at Aldine and the groom a Rice senior business major. Rehearsal dinner was at Bonanza Restaurant in Victoria.
Pam Surovec of Schertz qualified for the state District VICA contest in cosmetology, earning a superior ribbon for her notebook in Houston. She was treasurer of the Samuel Clemens VICA Chapter and graduated May 28 1975 from Samuel Clemens High School.
Continental Trailways offers routes from Shiner to Houston at 11 42 a m and 9 57 p m to San Antonio at 1 46 p m and 10 41 p m Kerrville Bus Lines runs from Shiner to Victoria at 2 00 p m and to Austin at 10 00 a m with arrival around 8 45 p m and 7 45 p m respectively
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