Peach Creek Philosopher critiques TV ad rules and laws
The Peach Creek Philosopher argues government regulation of television commercials oversteps. He jokes that bans on deceptive claims would require actors to live their ads and even marshal bullets on screen, suggesting overreach harms TV and puns on lawmakers making more laws.
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Peach Creek
Johnson Grass
Rt. 3
Shiner
Dillon
Villian
Washington
J. A
Social Security Q&A on disability credits and eligibility
Ben Hicks answers readers on disability eligibility. Most workers need five years of recent work, but credits reduce with age before 31. Benefits aim to replace lost earnings. six weeks from a leg injury may not qualify unless complications extend disability for at least 12 months. Send questions to Social Security Question Box in Victoria Texas.
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Social Security
P. O. Box
Victoria
Texas
35th Wedding Anniversary for Edmund and Greive Couple
Mr and Mrs Edmund Greive of Shiner celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary with a supper at Sulphur Park hosted by relatives including Kenneth Tronicek Tracy of Shiner and Paul Michalec Terry Wendy and Kelly of Houston. Guests came from Gonzales La Porte Moulton San Antonio Victoria Flatonia Shiner Yoakum and Houston.
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Edmund Greive
Shiner
Kenneth Tronicek
Rusty
Tracy
Paul Michalec
Terry
Wendy
Kelly
Houston
Sulphur Park
Gonzales
la Porte
Moulton
San Antonio
Victoria
Flatonia
Yoakum
Legion Auxiliary Honors Gold Star Mothers in May Meeting
Legion Auxiliary Unit 201 met May 27 1975 at 8 00 p m in the Legion Dining Room with President Mrs Annie Proschko presiding. A memorial for Mrs Patek was read and a Poppy Sale praised. Delegates Carla Beth Kubicek and Cathy Strakos were named for Girls State. Next meeting is June 24 with officer elections.
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Kolar-Stanek
Legion
Annie Proschko
Albina Patek
Patek
Elton Hartman
Civic Center
New Braunfels
Carla Beth Kubicek
Cathy Strakos
James Jaks
Ben Straka
Belen Garcia
Shiner Students Celebrate UH Degrees Commencement
About 3 500 UH students earned degrees or diplomas in Fall 1974 and Spring 1975 during the May 17 commencement at Hofheinz Pavilion. UH President Philip G Hoffman presided and conferred credentials. From Shiner, Walter Henkhaus Jr earned BS Pharmacy Meta Lisa Wagner BS Health and Phys Ed Evelyn Zissa Granahan earned BA English.
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University of Houston
Hofheinz
Duncan Wimpress
Trinity University
San Antonio
Philip G. Hoffman
Emmett B. Fields
Shiner
Walter Henkhaus
Meta Lisa Wagner
Evelyn Zissa Granahan
Personal Shower for Linda Davis Bride Elect
Linda Davis, bride elect of Gary Barta, received a personal shower at the David Condel home on Friday night May 23 1975. Hostesses were Mrs. Pat Kram of Yoakum and the honoree’s mother Mrs. John L. Davis attended along with Mrs. Alfred Barta. The event featured pink and lavender decorations, a lace clothed table, lavender gown gift, and refreshments including nuts mints and punch.
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Linda Davis
Gary Barta
David Condel
Linda
Gary
Cindy Davis
Edwin E Winn Merits Award Honors Kyle Teacher
Edwin E Winn of Kyle named Teacher of the Year by the student body for outstanding teaching. A former Shiner High School teacher, he now teaches at Jack C Hays High School as a first year math teacher and Explorer Post advisor.
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Edwin E. Winn
Kyle
Shiner High School
Winn
Jack C. Hays
Explorer Post
Victoria bride elect Miss Becky Petru is honored
Miss Becky Petru of Victoria, bride elect of Curtis Meyer, was feted at a kitchen shower in the Villa Chateau Clubroom. Special guests included Mrs. Thomas Petru, Mrs. Jack Meyer, Mrs. Dale Petru, and Mrs. Bob Orsak, with games and an electric skillet as a gift. Refreshments followed.
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Becky Petru
Victoria
Curtis Meyer
Villa Chateau
Thomas Petru
Jack Meyer
Dale Petru
Bob Orsak
Miss Peggy Hajek Honored At Party
A May 22 party in Victoria honored Miss Peggy Jean Hajek bride elect of Richard Neil Thompson. Hosts were Mrs. Scott Younger and co host Mrs. Nuell Rains with guests Mrs. Gene Hajek and Mrs. Claude A. Thompson. A Spanish styled sconce set was given to the bride elect.
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Peggy Jean Hajek
Victoria
Richard Neil Thompson
Scott Younger
Nuell Rains
Gene Hajek
Claude A. Thompson
Queen OF Peace Catholic
Sweet Home
Texas
Vaclav J. Bily
Null-Linville Exchange Vows In Victoria Church
Miss Nancy Leigh Null married Jack Carter Linville Saturday May 24 1975 in Victoria First Presbyterian Church. The bride wore organza with lace details and a chapel train, carried white roses, and was given in marriage by her father. Attendants wore apricot dresses. reception followed at the Victoria Women's Clubhouse.
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Nancy Leigh Null
Jack Carter Linville
First Presbyterian Church
Victoria
William Pryor
Norman Thomas
John Newton
M. L. Null
Jack L. Linville
Deborah Null
Becky Null
Sherry Loyd
Judy Linville
Staci Pullin
Brady Brown
Peggy Dreyer and Michael Macha Wed in Victoria Church
Miss Peggy Jean Dreyer and Michael William Macha united in marriage at First United Methodist Church Victoria on May 24 1975 with Rev Dr John Donaho and Rev Joseph Petsch officiating. The bride wore white silk organza with Alencon lace, carried white iris, and was attended by bridesmaids and a matron of honor. The groom is a Stroman High School and Victoria College graduate employed by Victoria County Electric Coop. They will reside at 1705 E Park Victoria.
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Victoria Women's Clubhouse
George Hood
Tommy Gilstrap
David Huddleston
Kaye Wallace
Gigi Thomas
Betty Thomas
Louise Null
Marcia Smith
Sarita Null
Louise Briggs
Lee Ann Zimmerman
Michael Cochrum
Corpus Christi
Victoria High School
Victoria College
Peggy Jean Dreyer
Ralph Dreyer
Michael William Macha
Melvin Macha
Victoria
First United Methodist Church
John Donaho
Joseph P. Petsch
Lewis Williams
Ralph McMaster
Stroman High School
Victoria County Electric Coop
E. Park
Marvin B. Null
Shiner
Former Shiner Student Wins Sousa Award
John Winn, former Shiner High School student and son of Mr and Mrs Edwin E Winn of Kyle, recently received the John Phillip Sousa Award for outstanding musicianship leadership and cooperation. He is a senior at Jack C Hays High School and president of the Rebel Band and will attend the UIL State Solo Contest on Saturday June 7 1975. He is told to be patriotic on Flag Day and attend the Howitzer ceremony June 14 at 10 a.m. in Welhausen City Park.
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Edwin F. Darilek
Shiner
Darcy Lee
Charles R. Faulds
N. Morris Faulds
Lakeland
Florida
Moulton High School
Southwest Texas State University
Karnes City Independent School
Mulb
John Winn
Shiner High School
Edwin E. Winn
Kyle
John Phillip Sousa
John
Jack C. Hays High School
Howitzer
Welhausen
Pam Surovec Shines With State Cosmetology Notebook Ribbon
Pam Surovec of Schertz earned a superior ribbon for her cosmetology notebook at the District V VICA state contest in Houston April 25 to 27. She qualified last year but could not compete and serves as treasurer for the Samuel Clemens VICA Chapter.
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Pam Surovec
Frankie Surovec Jr
Schertz
VICA
Vocational Industrial Club of America
Houston
Pam
Samuel Clemens Vica
Wedding Dress and Holly Orchid Corsage at Victoria Nuptials
The bride wore a yellow line jacket with long sleeves and double flounce at the neckline. She carried cymbidium orchids, and a reception followed at Wesley Hall, First United Methodist Church. Guests included Mrs Ralph McMaster and others from Shiner. The couple plan a Puerto Vallarta wedding trip and will reside in Houston after graduation and employment in Aldine.
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Wesley Hall
First United Methodist Church
Ralph McMaster
Yoakum
Arthur Kaspar
Don Kaspar
Max Wolters
Shiner
Puerto Vallarta
Mexico
Victoria High School
University of Texas
Aldine
Houston
Rice University
Bonanza
Victoria
Bus Schedules From Shiner to Major Texas Cities
Continental Trailways offers Shiner to Houston departures at 11 42 a m and 9 57 p m Shiner to San Antonio at 1 46 p m and 10 41 p m Kerrville Bus Lines runs Shiner to Victoria at 2 p m and to Austin at 10 a m with arrivals at 8 45 p m and 7 45 p m respectively.
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East Houston
San Antonio
Texas
Continental Trailways
Shiner
Houston
Kerrville Bus Lines
Lv. Shiner
Victoria
Austin
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Victoria Social Security Office
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Adam Wendel
Henry Greive
Mr. Greive
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Legion Auxiliary
Miss Genesis
Miss Darcy Darilek
Miss Davis
Peggy Hajek
ST. John Baptist Catholic Church
Koerth
Louis XIX
France
Ws Ee National Bank
FDIC
Linville
Bobby Linville
David John
Jimmy Bruner
Larry Franz
Thomas Null
Gary Brown
W. J. Campbell Jr
Peggy Dreyer
Michael Macha
Ray N. Riggs
Beverly Keag
Susan Hurley
Huntsville
Cindy Macha
Donnie Miller
Dennis Simons
Tommy Salvato
Tempe
Ariz
Lori Denison
Jay Lee
Randy Carroll
Randy Macha
Ronnie Hyak
Dennard Gilpin
Charles Mader
Clay Gillis
Rockport
Ernie Janik
Reggie Anderson
Fort Worth
Robert Massey
Shiner Rexall
Calvin Pfeil Sr
Gus Pfeil
San Antonio Optimist’s Club
Samuel Clemens High School
She
Chas. Velek
Frank Surovec
Welhausen City Park
Friedrich
Aro
Guetiner’s
Milton Guettner
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