SHS Graduates Receive Diplomas at 1977 Shiner Commencement
The Shiner Public Schools held its 8:00 p.m. May 27 1977 graduation at Shiner High School Comanche Field. Awards and scholarships were presented by Principal W W Zimmermann and Superintendent Max E Seidenberger with diplomas awarded by Board President Brian Helweg.
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Shiner’ Public Schools
Shiner High School
Comanche Field
Ronald Pfeil
Sandra Wenske
Derwin Bruns
Dwayne Biehunke
Karen Zimmerman
What is a Flag Flag Day tribute to Old Glory and American values
A flowing tribute describing the flag as America's symbol and soul, praising its colors and the freedoms they represent. The piece urges displaying Old Glory with pride for Flag Day on June 14, noting support from Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Ladies Auxiliary at Shiner Memorial Post 6209.
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America
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary Shiner
Paul Klekar Wins Barbecue Barrel Giveaway by NBC
Paul Klekar emerged as the winner in National Building Centers’ barbecue barrel giveaway. NBC organized the promotion likely attracting local participants and drawing the announced winner from their recent event.
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Paul Klekar
Bellringers Raise Funds for Mental Health Drive
Shiner volunteers collected 172.52 during May Mental Health Month for the Mental Health Association in Texas. Shirley K. Camfield credited donations to the nonprofit’s work helping the mentally ill and families and thanked Mrs. A H Maneth, Bellringer workers, and Scout troops 231 and 232 for support.
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Shiner
Mental Health Association
Texas
Bellringer
Shirley K. Camfield
Camfield
A.H. Maneth
Edwin Boehm
Steve Kubicek
Robert Kurtz
Ray Seale
Ruben Vera
Leroy Beal
Zander Named To Honor Club For 1976 Chevrolet Sales
Elton Zander of Shiner Motor Sales earned Legion of Leaders honor for top Chevrolet sales in 1976 in the Houston zone. The banquet and dance honoring the qualifying salesmen and their wives took place at the Houston Oaks Hotel on Friday evening May 27 with Mr and Mrs Franklin Billimek of Hallettsville attending.
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Elton Zander
Shiner Motor Sales
Legion of Leaders Honor Club
Chevrolet
Houston
Chevrolet Motor Division
Legion of Leaders
Houston Oaks Hotel
Franklin Billimek
Hallettsville
Zanders
Livestock Producers Urged To Register For Beef Referendum
Lavaca County producers must register June 6 to 17 to vote in the producer referendum on the Beef Research and Information program. Eligible voters include cattle owners in the past 12 months plus 4 H and FFA members. If approved a Beef Board of up to 68 members will be formed with regional representation.
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Lavaca
Jerry L. Lackey
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
4-H
FFA
Secretary of Agriculture
Agricultural Marketing Service
USDA
St Rose School KC Festival in Schulenburg
St Rose School PTC and Council invite all to a combined festival at the KC Hall Schulenburg on Sunday June 12. Fried chicken and stew dinner from 11 am with adult and child prices, take home plates, afternoon amusements and refreshments, evening hamburgers, auction at 2 pm, dancing by Wildfire 8 15 to 12 15, proceeds benefit both groups.
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St. Rose School
KC Festival
Schulenburg
PTC
Knights of Columbus Council
Wildfire
Act
Seven Sentenced In Hallettsville District Court May 26
Seven Lavaca County defendants appeared before District Judge E W Patteson in Hallettsville on Thursday May 26. Rueben Shanon Porter received five years in the penitentiary for involuntary manslaughter linked to a fatal auto crash near Hallettsville. The others faced forgery and burglary charges with $100 fines and two to seven years probation. Georgia Beth Unbanker Josephine Konecny and Tommy Sauls were among those given probation or weapon carry terms.
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Hallettsville
Lavaca County
E. W. Patteson
Rueben Shanon Porter
Porter
Bohumil
Theo) Janak
Sammie Lee Donohoe
Michael Steinacher
Thomas Steinacher
Georgia Beth Unbanker
Josephine Konecny
Tommy Sauls
Shiner Little League States Tournament Schedule
The Shiner Little League hosts a state tournament on June 15 and 17. Top three league teams advance by June 13. Semifinals begin June 15 at 8 p.m. and the final on June 17 at 8 p.m. A minor division game precedes the championship. First National Bank Mints face Quality Pharmacy Rangers in a 6 inning contest at 6:30 p.m. All games have no time limit or 10-run rule.
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The
Shiner Little League
Little League
National Bank Mints
Quality Pharmacy Rangers
Shiner
Boy Scout Turkey Shoot Thanks Donors
Boy Scout Troop 232 held a Turkey Shoot on Sunday May 22 at Macharts Store. The event was a success thanks to turkeys donated by Charlie Janota Williford Drug Shiner Drug Quality Pharmacy Inc Post Cafe Patek Grocery Market Inc John Hamilton Western Wear Cuero and C B Welhausen Co.
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Boy Scout Troop
Machart’s
Charlie Janota
Williford Drug
Shiner Drug
Quality Pharmacy, Inc
Post Cafe
Patek Grocery & Market, Inc
John Hamilton Western Wear
Cuero
C.B. Welhausen Co
Shiner Little League To Award Prizes
Shiner Little League will award prizes donated by local merchants on Friday June 17 after 8 p.m. in the champion division. Everyone is invited to attend the prize ceremony.
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Shiner Little League
Merchants of Shiner
Shiner Chamber Hosts Outdoor Meet at Casa Fiesta
The Shiner Chamber of Commerce met at 12 noon on Thursday June 2 at Casa Fiesta with Jack Cloutier presiding. The financial report showed a small profit on the banquet and Cloutier thanked all for the event. A letter from Rev Ervin expressed appreciation for the invitation and warm welcome as guest speaker.
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Shiner Chamber of Commerce
Casa Fiesta
Jack Cloutier
Cloutier
Ervin
David Little
Shiner
Shiner Chamber of Com
Yoakum festival parade nominees named for Tom Tom
Miss Tammy Weber and Miss Lee Ann Zimmerman chosen to ride in the Yoakum Leather Tom Tom Festival parade. The nominating committee will submit nominations at the July meeting. Next meeting moved to an outdoor session on Wednesday July 6 in the evening. Time and location to be set by the supper committee with updates to directors.
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Merce
Tammy Weber
Lee Ann Zimmerman
Dick Williford
David Little
Gopher Control Demonstration At George Griffin Ranch
Farmers and ranchers troubled by pocket gophers are invited to a control demonstration on Wednesday June 15 at 2 00 p m Bill Bell of the Texas Predator and Rodent Control Service will present the gopher control information at the George Griffin Ranch five miles east of Shiner on Martin Lane All producers with gopher problems are urged to attend the event.
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Jerry L. Lackey
Bill Bell
Texas Predator and Rodent Control Service
George Griffin Ranch
Shiner
Martin Lane
Bake Sale Saturday at former Betty's Cafe
The Council of Catholic Women will host a bake and garden produce sale at the former Betty's Cafe on Saturday June 11 starting at 9:00 a.m. Expect homemade treats and fresh vegetables.
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Catholic Women
Feast Sunday in Yorktown at Community Hall
A feast will be held at Yorktown Community Hall on Sunday June 12. Beef barbecue and sausage supper served from 4 30 p m. Plates to go, dancing from 3 to 11 p m with music by Leo Majek and the Texas Top Hands.
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Yorktown
Leo Majek
The
Texas Top Hands
Yoakum High School Class of 1972 Reunion Planned
The Yoakum High School graduating class of 1972 will hold a reunion June 18 at the Firemen's Hall in Sweet Home. A social hour starts at 6 p.m. followed by supper at 7 p.m. Attendees should contact James Findeisen or Sheryl Jirkovsky by June 11.
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Yoakum High School
Firemen’s Hall
Sweet Home
James Findeisen
Sheryl Jirkovsky
Clippers Battle for First in Weekend Community League
The Clippers host Flaton ia Friday night at 8 p.m. to duel for first place. The Brewers travel to Hallettsville Sunday for a doubleheader with the Lavacans.
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Clippers
Flatonia
Brewers
Hallettsville
Lavacans
SS Representative In Shiner Monday
A Social Security Office representative from Victoria Texas will be at Shiner City Hall at 9 AM Monday June 13 1977 to help residents file retirement survivor disability or medicare benefit claims and answer questions about the social security and supplemental security income program.
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Social Security Office
Victoria
Texas
Shiner
City Hall
Grand Opening at Shiner sporting goods store
Sets Grand Opening for June 9 through 11 at 203 E. 7th Shiner. Donald and Mrs. Pohler invite the public to visit for free refreshments and prize drawings. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Check ad for full details.
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E. 7Th
Shiner
Donald Pohler
Clippers Host Leader Flatonia In Friday Night Showdown
The Shiner Clippers welcome league leading Flatonia Wildcats for an 8 p.m. Friday game at Shiner. The teams sit one game apart in the Community League standings with playoffs two weeks away and the first round set by a 2 out of 3 format before a championship series.
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Shiner Clippers
Flatonia Wildcats
Shiner
Clippers
Wildcats
Community meetings and reunions listed for June in Moulton area
VFW and Auxiliary meet June 9 at 8 p.m. in the Post Home. Vincik Zidek reunion June 12 at Am Legion Hall in Moulton. LVNI at 8 p.m. at Hallettsville Medical Center with guest speaker. Catholic Altar Society meets June 14 at 3 p.m. Parish Gym. July 12 hostesses named for 7 p.m. meeting. KJZT Communion June 12 8:30 a.m. Mass with 1:30 p.m. meeting. doors prizes and lunch. KJT Nos. 10 and 20 meet at 1:30 p.m. Zimmerman 25th annual family reunion June 12 at VFW Hall with 10 a.m. registration. $2 family $1 single. Bring basket lunch. paper goods and drinks provided.
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VFW
Am. Legion Hall
Moulton
DeWitt-Lavaca Lvni’s
Hallettsville Medical Center
Catholic Altar Society
Robert Struka
KJZT
KJT
Zimmerman
Hospital Visitor Roster Dated June 7 1977
Hospital visitor list shows visiting hours today with intervals from 10 to 11 a.m. 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Children must be 12 years old or older. Names include Shiner Kloesel Janik and others, with dismissals listed for several patients.
Rotary Luncheon at Casa Fiesta Highlights Attendance and UFO Talk
Shiner Rotary Club held its Wednesday luncheon at Casa Fiesta Restaurant with near full attendance for three weeks. Visitors included Francis Mikulenko Hallettsville C A Whiteford Flatonia Robert Remschel Gonzales and Mike Schubert Yoakum. Gus Nellkamper presided as John Schroeder gave the prayer and Ray Welhausen chaired a UFO program recounting a January 6 1976 incident in Stanford Kentucky touching three Liberty women.
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Rotary
Francis Mikulenko
Hallettsville
C.A. Whiteford
Flatonia
Robert Remschel
Gonzales
Mike Schubert
Yoakum
Gus Nellkamper
John Schroeder
Gus
Govenor
Vann Taylor
Temple
Ray Welhausen
Stanford
Kentucky
Liberty
Ray
Rotary International
San Francisco
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SHS
Sue Helweg
Hope Chumchal
Glen Vancura
Cynthia Vaclavik
Randy Boedeker
C.V.A.E
William Valis
Margaret Machart
Thomas Welfel
Dwayne Biehunko
Tommy Johnson
Martin
Peggy Shimek
Bausch and
Lamb
de Kalb
Randy Boede
Ker
Knights of Columbus
Hope
Eile
Washington
Lincoln
Jefferson
Zander
Boy Scouts Express
Walters Museum
Cofc
Tee
Sports, Etc
Melanie
August Kasper
Walter Hildebrandt
Eugene Anderle
Stephen Lev
Norma Witte
Jimmie Smolik
Shiner Rotary Club
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