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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1975
Page
2
A reader letters Molly praising Shiner Gazette recipes from Wichita Kansas and Atlanta church cookbooks. Recipes included tomato sauce, tomato relish, brownies, broccoli dip, and a note of appreciation for Molly's column and readers.
Navy Seaman Doris M. Winkenwerder, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar P Winkenwerder of Shiner, graduated from recruit training at Naval Training Center Orlando Florida. She will report to Electronics Technicians School in Great Lakes Illinois for further instruction in seamanship firefighting and military history.
Victoria bride-elect Miss Becky Petru was feted at two pre wedding gatherings. A spinster party hosted by Mrs Doris Obsta Tuesday June 10 featured orange carnation corsage and a silver tray gift. A rice bag shower at Mrs Georgette Evans' home followed with about ten guests including sister Roxie Orsak and attendant Delaine McMillan.
Newly elected Shiner Jaycees officers for the 1975 fiscal year were installed by Ralph Rodriguez state vice president at Green Dickson Municipal Park. The event included a sausage supper prepared by David Wegener. Officers named: Charles Sestak president, David Wegener and Ron Koenning vice presidents, A J Jaks secretary, John Ulcak treasurer, William Kram state director, Dana Cimrzl director, Harvey Pohler director, Ron Chumchal public relations.
Miss Sherlene Dreyer and Robert Ruddock Jr. wed in a double ring ceremony at Shiner Baptist Church on June 7, 1975. The event featured white gladioli and candlelit decor, with music by Mrs. Edwin Gehrels and Mrs. Ronnie Galindo.
Alfred Etzler, a well known Hallettsville area retired farmer, died at 3 20 am Saturday June 14. His funeral Mass was at Sacred Heart Church with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Surviving are four sons, five daughters, 50 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. The obituary notes prior marriages to Miss Marie Christ and Anna Christ and lists his birth date October 23 1890. Funeral services for Mrs Henry Jaroszewski of San Antonio were held recently.
The Shiner Chamber of Commerce held a June 10 1975 meeting at Green Dickson Municipal Park with a barbecue meal. Officers were re-elected unanimously. the float won third place at Yoakum Tom Tom Leather Festival. plans discussed for a Music Festival and Bicentennial collaboration.
The eleventh annual Appelt Reunion was held on Sunday June 1 1975 at Appelts Hill Hall with 100 members present. The day began with a noon cafeteria style meal. In the afternoon a short meeting followed with President Marvin Appelt opening with the Lord's Prayer. Mrs Gordon Birkner read the minutes of the previous meeting and they were approved as read.
Highlights from the Senior Citizens Luncheon program note visits by Rev. Grosenbacher and other pastors on June 25 and June 24. Games such as Chinese checkers and dominoes are enjoyed, with Irene Gromatsky scheduled to visit the group.
Charles Sestak and A. J. Jaks attended the Local Directors Training Seminar in College Station. The two day conference covered Jaycee orientation with Sestak elected Shiner Jaycee president and Jaks set to become chapter secretary.
Under new business the group set the 1976 reunion for the first Sunday in June at the same time and place. Judy Grones was authorized to hire musicians up to 25 dollars. Kitchen help stays the same as 1975. Prizes honored Otto Brogger 82 as oldest and Kelly Voelkel 15 months as youngest. Otto and his wife the longest married at 58 years. Fritz Holy and his wife shortest at 4 years. Glen and Mrs. Appelt traveled far from Denver, Colorado. The Brogger family with 21 members largest attendance. Memorials for four members read by Alton Appelt. Refreshments to be bought. a five dollar door prize planned for next year.
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