Ervin Knezek Named Eighth Grade Valedictorian at St Louis School
Ervin Knezek son of Mr and Mrs Julius A Kutach of Austin completed his years at St Louis Catholic School in Austin on May 26 1977 with the highest honor. He was valedictorian of the class of 33 and delivered the valedictory address at the graduation Mass. He will attend Lanier High School in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin Knezek
Julius A. Kutach
Austin
St. Louis Catholic School
Ervin
Adell Pustka
Shiner
Etzel Family Reunion Held In Round Top Hall
The 28th Etzel family reunion gathered about 175 descendants of Phillip Etzel on May 22 1977 at the Round Top Rifle Association hall. A noon barbecue sausage and beef meal preceded a 1 30 p.m. memorial service. Burgess Etzel chaired the business meeting with officers named Curtis Quade president Burgess Etzel vice president Eunice Quade secretary Dottie Jean Etzel treasurer and Benno Brau chaplain. Gifts were awarded to the oldest attendee Mrs Selma Weiser oldest man Max Brau youngest child Bonnie Busch and longest married couple Mr and Mrs Max Brau. The afternoon featured dancing games and visitation with attendees from many Texas cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Quade
Dottie Jean Etzel
Benno Brau
Selma Weiser
Max Brau
Bonnie Busch
Harvey Busch
Ray
Linda Reynolds
Hilmer Dahl
Hutto
Dallas
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Port Arthur
Groves
Houston
Victoria
Austin
Brenham
Bastrop
Shiner
Sealy
Belton
Deer Park
Hitchcock
Smithville
Giddings
la Grange
Ledbetter
Carmine
Round Top
Family Gathers At Kuck Home For Yoakum Reunion
A Yoakum gathering at Mr. and Mrs. G C Kuck's home included many relatives from Texas cities including Austin San Antonio and Channelview. Attendees shared a pleasant afternoon and a sumptuous early evening meal. A.E. Fiedler invited all to a barbecue at his ranch near Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.C. Kuck
Wilfred Lucko
Alfred Hoerig
Otto Kuck
Lenore Lanshoff
Yoakum
A.E. Fiedler
Hulda Yarrington
Susan Eschenburg
Austin
Martin Fiedler
San Marcos
E.H
Elgin
Farewell Party for The Riders Honors Ann and Rev Travis Rider
The First Monday Night bridge club hosted a farewell party Wednesday June 1 at 7 30 p m at the Zander home for Ann Rider and her husband Rev Travis Rider as they depart Shiner for a new pastorate in Blanco. The event featured a buffet meal and Court Whist with gag prizes and a bridge card set presented as a keepsake.
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First Monday Night Bridge Club
Ann Rider
Travis Rider
Elton Zander
Rev. Rider
Mesdames
Gordon Anders
Doug Smith
Gus Nollkamper
Lee Littlefield
Baby Shower Honors Victoria Bride to Be
A baby shower for Mrs. Robert Polasek of Victoria was hosted Tuesday May 10 at Mrs. Lynn Mutschler s home in Victoria. Helpers included Mrs. Debbie Schulte Joyce Dixon Margaret Vaughan Phyllis Sutherland and Ginger Beller. Guests included Mrs. Leonard Faltysek mother of the honoree and grandmothers Mrs Adela Blohm and Mrs Julius Faltysek. Polasek received a gift certificate and baby plaque as a hostess gift. about 30 guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Polasek
Victoria
Lynn Mutschler
Mutschler
Debbie Schulte
Joyce Dixon
Margaret Vaughan
Phyllis Sutherland
Ginger Beller
Leonard Faltysek
Adela Blohm
Julius Faltysek
Kitchen Shower Honors Gloria Petras Bride Elect
Gloria Petras bride elect of Mark Hagens was honored at a kitchen shower May 28 1977 at Mrs Lawrence Kurtz home. Guests included mothers and the grandmother of the couple and Linda Kurtz registered gifts displayed by Kimberly Hagens. The banana cake featured blue sugar roses a bride and groom figurine and best wishes for Gloria and Mark. The honoree received a ten piece avocado Club Aluminum cookware set from the hostesses. About 25 guests attended.
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Gloria Petras
Mark Hagens
Lawrence Kurtz
Frank Petras
Harvey Hagens
Mary Kurtz
Linda Kurtz
Kimberly Hagens
Gloria
Mark
Leonard Novak
Dennis Kolar
Joe Fric
Stan Willeford
Bob Schramek
Carol Sue Mitchen to Wed David Bohuslav in July
Mrs. Bill Mitchen of Hallettsville announces the engagement of Carol Sue Mitchen to David Allan Bohuslav of Moulton. The couple plans to marry July 16 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. Carol Sue is a Sacred Heart graduate working at Ehlers Furniture. David Bohuslav is a Hallettsville High School graduate employed at Bohuslav Feed Mill in Moulton.
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Forest J. Siems
Houston
Sydney Janice
Gary Wayne Motal
Delphin J. Motal
Miss Siems
Mary Beams
Victoria
St. Pius X High School
University of Houston
Little Sisters
Delta Chi
Mr. Metal
Lockheed Electronics
NASA
Delta Chi Fraternity
All Saints Catholic Church
E. 10Th St
Herbert E. Siems
Shiner
Bill Mitchen
Hallettsville
Carol Sue
David Allan Bohuslav
Moulton
Marvin Bohuslav
Sacred Heart High School
Ehler’s Furniture
Hallettsville High School
Bohuslav Feed Mill
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Charles Ferrell
Austin
Joyce Lynn
Jerry L. Mladenka
Leonard Mladenka
Wied
IRS
Shiner High School
University of Texas
Southwest Baptist Church
Card Of Thanks From Mrs. August Wenske
Expressing sincere gratitude to all who remembered me during my stay at Eagle Lake Hospital. May God bless you for your thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Mrs. August Wenske.
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Eagle Lake Hospital
Bridal shower honors Miss Diane Christen on June 4 1977
Miss Diane Christen bride elect of Franklin Neubauer was honored at a Saturday evening shower June 4 1977 at Hermann Sons Hall The shades of yellow white and green highlighted the decor with daisies as the flowers About 50 guests from Shiner and Hallettsville attended welcomed by the honoree and her mother and grandmother Mrs Melvin Christen and Mrs Annie Kutac hostesses included Mrs Willie Neubauer and Mrs Edwin Pfuhl Decorations featured flowers broad guest book was signed by Mrs Marilyn Christen Gifts organized by Mrs Jean Christen with Carrie and Anna Christen The hostess gift was a set of cookware The cake was cut by Miss Jeanette Petry punch served by Miss Joyce Petry and mints and nuts were provided Delene Muehlstein managed the crystal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Christen
Franklin Neubauer
Hermann Sons
England
Jeanette Petry
Joyce Petry
Delene Muehlstein
Surprise lingerie shower for Faith Chumchal in home of Mrs Hundl
Bride-elect Sur prise Shimet Faith Chumchal was honored at a home shower hosted by Mrs Johnnie J Hundl. Guests including her mother Mrs Fred Chumchal bridegroom Mrs Laddie Darilek and grandmother Mrs Henry Schierswitz attended about 20 guests. Corsages with ribbon were given. Refreshments included chicken salad sandwiches cake mints nuts and punch with fruit ice rings. Centerpiece boasted a multicolored spring bouquet. She expressed thanks for gifts and the surprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith Chumchal
Ronald Darilek
Johnnie J. Hundl
Fred Chumchal
Laddie Darilek
Henry Schierschwitz
Thanks for kindness during my stay at Shiner Hospital
Jim Novosad extends sincere gratitude for the care from doctors and nurses, clergy visits and prayers, and cards and flowers from friends and relatives. May God bless all who helped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Hospital
Jim Novosad
Court St Paul 1604 Catholic Daughters thank supporters
Members and officers of Court St Paul 1604 Catholic Daughters of America Shiner Texas express appreciation to donors and customers Herder Freight Lines James Sofka Steve Pokluda Methodist ladies and Mr and Mrs Jimmy Lloyd for hosting and support of the spring rummage sale the group notes the sale was very successful and offers blessings to all involved.
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Court
Gratitude to Shiner Hospital Caregivers
Mrs. Lillian Berger thanks Doctor John Dennis Wagner Dr Weaver and other doctors the nursing staff cooks Father Patrick Fidgeon Pastor Grosenbacher and visitors for Holy Communion flowers gifts cards and food during her stay at Shiner Hospital.
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Shiner Hospital
John Dennis Wagner
Weaver
Patrick Fidgeon
Grosenbacher
Lillian Berger
Bohmanns Visit Stockdale for Peach Harvest Canning
Mr and Mrs Edgar J Bohmann Sr spent a weekend in Stockdale with his father Henry Bohmann. They report gardens and orchards in plentiful supply and did some canning while there with plans to harvest more as peaches ripen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar J. Bohmann Sr
Stockdale
Henry Bohmann
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