Mrs Mary Rebecck Birthday Notice in Shiner
Congratulations to Mrs Mary Rebecck of Shiner on her 84th birthday to be observed Sunday March 16.
13 Mar 1975
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1975
Page
1
Congratulations to Mrs Mary Rebecck of Shiner on her 84th birthday to be observed Sunday March 16.
Lavaca County Independent Cattlemen Association will hold a meeting at the First State Bank in Yoakum Monday March 17 1975 at 8 00 p m Delegates to the state convention will be elected All members and anyone interested in the cattle industry are urged to attend.
The Shiner High School Band announces a fundraiser Band Dinner on Sunday March 16 1975 at the American Legion Dining Hall. Menu features barbecued chicken with trimmings served 1130 am to 100 pm. Prices 175 225 or 250 for a whole chicken. Proceeds support the band. Tickets available from band students. Deadline to buy tickets March 13 1975.
Pitcher and catcher try outs for major and minor leagues will be held Thursday March 13 at 7 p.m. at the Little League diamond. Anyone interested in pitching or catching should attend as there is a need for players. Selection of players will take place Friday March 14.
The Outfitter opens in downtown Gonzales at 411 A St. George with a Grand Opening at 10 30 am on Saturday March 15. Sheila and Tommy Wright invite the public for free coffee and doughnuts and prize registration during opening week through March 22. The store carries Santone Industries men’s wear and features locally made items from Gonzales Manufacturing Division. Plant manager Jim Williams notes 136 employees produce about 8000 slacks weekly and 200 dozen shirt jackets.
Miss Bea Coverson will enter Santa Rosa Medical Center in San Antonio on Thursday March 13 for surgery on her right hip scheduled for Monday March 17. Mail can be sent to Santa Rosa Medical Center Rm 519 W Houston San Antonio TX 78209.
Thelma L Stoeltje Riske of Route 1 Moulton died March 2 1975 at Citizens Memorial Hospital Victoria at 63. Burial was in Witting Lutheran Cemetery Hallettsville with pallbearers Dennis Riske Curtis Riske Victor Riske Jr Raymond Dierksen Adolph Pesek Franklin Stoeltje. She was born July 24 1911 in Witting, married Bennie O Riske February 12 1930 and was a member of Witting Lutheran Church Women of the Church and Witting Cemetery Association. Her survivors include Bennie her husband daughter Janice Teltschik grandson Gary Teltschik brother Herbert Stoeltje sister Ella Stoeltje. Funeral services were March 4 at Zion Lutheran Church Moulton conducted by Rev Julius F Holm with organist Mrs Raymond Dierksen. A prayer service was Monday at Kubena Chapel.
Supporters of the Shiner Clipper baseball team may join the Clipper Club by contacting Manager Robert Fikac Coach Jerry Kres ta Carroll Sembera or Jimmy Cimrhanzel. New member caps cost 10 for men 8 for ladies while renewals without a cap are 7 for men and 5 for ladies. Members get half-price home game admission and access to the season ending barbecue. A game schedule will appear next week.
Dr. Robert James Wagner of the Shiner area is named a diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice after passing a two day written exam. The ABFP certifies him in family practice and requires ongoing recertification every six years. The latest class increases total diplomates to over 7,000 nationwide.
The Shiner Clippers hold their second practice Sunday March 16 at Clip per Field starting 3 00 p m. Unavailable players from the first workout should contact Manager Fikac to try out. Fourteen attended the first session and winds challenged catching the ball. An exhibition with Yokum is tentatively set for Sunday March 23.
Miss Loriie Vogt formerly of Moulton died in a San Angelo hospital on March 1 1975 at 61 years 6 months 11 days Funeral services were held March 4 at 2 p m at Smith Funeral Home Chapel Moulton with interment in Moulton City Cemetery Surviving are her father Otto Vogt of Rosenberg three brothers Victor Vogt Rosenberg Harold Vogt Pennsylvania George Vogt Florida and a number of nieces and nephews Her mother preceded her in death
Sheriff Hilmer Woytek says the February total reached 12 wolves with three more by March. The county’s January started bounty plan runs through June 30 pending county commissioners’ review.
The Shiner Bicentennial Committee met March 6 1975 at the new Fire Station to discuss events. They approved a Welhausen City Park historical marker and invited Winterlingen Germany as a sister city with potential exchange programs.
George C. Nollkamper of Shiner died March 10 1975 in Huth Memorial Hospital Yoakum at 90. Funeral services were held March 11 at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel Shiner with Rev B D Armstrong officiating. Burial followed in Shiner City Cemetery. Pallbearers included Kermit Harbers Gus D Nollkamper E W Pfeil Jr Clarence Kopecky Leroy Nollkamper and George Boennine. Surviving are two sons Herbert Nollkamper and E A Nollkamper, a brother Arnold W Nollkamper, a sister Louise Bonarden, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He outlived Frieda Goesch his wife who died in 1954 and a son Roscoe who died in England during World War II.
Visiting periods for hospital patients include 7 00 to 7 30 am 10 00 to 11 00 am 2 00 to 4 00 pm and 7 00 to 8 30 pm. Dismissals list several residents and relatives with names from Shiner Moulton Flatonia Gonzales Hallettsville and surrounding areas. Winners at the Shiner Friendly Tavern Open House on March 8 announced first prize Ball B Q Bernard Pustka second prize table lamp Mrs Alvin Vacalvik third prize red and reel Melvin Harbers.
Houston man Willis Hobizal breaks leg in mishap. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Tom Hobizal of Wharton and brother of Mrs Martin Boedeker of Shiner. Cheer cards may be sent to 5618 Melanite Houston Texas 177045.
Ann Vanderpoorten is a clothing specialist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service within the Texas A&M University System. She contributes her expertise to educational programs on fiber textiles, garment construction, and consumer guidance across Texas.
Lavaca Soil and Water Conservation District announces winners of its essay contest under the Texas Conservation Awards Program. Top district winners include Melissa Ullmann Shiner High School first, Mark Munson Yoakum High School second, and Bobby Strauss St Paul High School third. school prizes range from 5 to 10 dollars per place.
Lavaca County ranchers are invited to a two night short course on pasture production and management. Sessions convene March 18 and 20 at 8:00 p.m. in Hallettsville District Courthouse, with Novosad and Dr. Bob Ragsdale leading topics on improved pastures, stocking, grazing, and deer and cattle combinations. No admission fee.
A meeting at City Hall on Tuesday March 18 at 4 30 p m invites Shiner High School graduates from classes 1929 1930 through 1939 1940 with at least one representative from each class urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs Michael Eric of Yoakum announce the arrival of their first child a son born Monday March 3 1975 weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces Grandmothers are Mrs Jack Hale of Yoakum and Mrs Al bina Fric of Shiner The mother is the former Brenda Hale.
Vic Roznovsky and Allen Seifert will be inducted at the Old Timers Baseball Association Hall of Fame reunion on March 16 at Blase’s Place along Highway 90A. Seifert spent a career versatile at shortstop and second base and as a pitcher before umpiring. Roznovsky rose from Shiner Little League to Major League outings with the Cubs Phillies and Orioles, an Orioles World Series win over the Dodgers. Registration starts at 1:00 p.m. with program at 2:30 and a barbecue at 4:15. the public is invited.
Community notices list upcoming meetings for Hermann' Sons Shiner Lodge No 20 on March 17 at 8:00 p.m. Supper precedes. VFW and Auxiliary meet March 13 at 8:00 p.m. National Bird Breeders Association meets March 16 at 2:00 p.m. in Moulton City Hall. Sweet Home SPJST Lodge 63 meets March 16 at 1:30 p.m. at Slovacek's Ballroom. Firemen's Wives Auxiliary dues payable through June at First National Bank or with Mrs. Billie Gene Goetz.
The SLA St. Paul Band Club presents its spring concert on Sunday March 16 at 8 00 p m in the Parish Gym. All are invited to attend.
The 14th El Campo Regional Science and Engineering Fair and Junior Academy of Science will be held in March 1921, co sponsored by the El Campo Jaycees and El Campo Independent School District. Finalists from eleven counties exhibit March 19 or March 20 with two Senior Division Grand Award winners advancing to Oklahoma City. The public can view exhibits March 21 from 8:45 a.m. until the Awards Ceremony at 8 p.m.
The CDA sponsored Rum mage Sale will be held Friday and Saturday, April 4 and 5, in the vacant building next to Biehunko's Plumbing and Heating. Donations accepted of clothing appliances furniture toys. Pickup service available by calling 594-3340.
The DeWitt Lavaca Home Town Club of Texas A&M will host its Spring Break Bar B Que on Friday evening March 21 1975 at the Morris Community Center three miles west of Yoakum. Aggies their dates and parents former students and prospective Aggies are invited. Each family should bring a side dish. RSVP to David Kaspar by March 19.
Jack Tully of the National Federation of Independent Business spoke to the Shiner Business Men's Club on February 27, 1975. He argued Americans must revive the spirit of American heritage to restore free enterprise, improve government integrity, and counter global market manipulation.
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