Community Sunrise Service in Shiner on Easter Sunday
The annual sunrise service at United Dr. Martin Luther Church in Shiner is set for Sunday March 30 at 6 30 a.m with a backup indoors if weather prevents outdoor worship Youth choirs from local Lutheran and Catholic churches join a combined choir of Black Brethren churches and the Shiner High School band will perform Easter sermon by Richard Hammonds pastor of Shin er Baptist Church All community members are invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Dr. Martin Luther
Shiner Ministerial Fellowship
Churches of the
Black Brethren
Shiner High School
Richard Hammonds
Shiner Baptist Church
Shiner
Principals Contracts Extended at Regular School Board Meeting
The board extended contracts for elementary principal Johnnie B. Lewis and secondary principal Wilbert W. Zimmerman for 1975 76 with a 1976 77 option. Updates included stadium improvements, gym roof repair, a new football scoreboard, bus inspection, a playground fence, and a Blue Chip 16 gym machine. A 3 day senior leave after exams was tentatively approved pending policy adoption. Ballots from the April 5 election will be canvassed at the April 9 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie B. Lewis
Wilbert W. Zimmerman
Seidenberger
First National Bank
Avenue G
Moulton VFW Easter Picnic Scheduled at Hall
The Moulton VFW Easter Picnic will be held Sunday March 30 at the VFW Hall. A cafeteria style dinner starts at 11:00 a.m. with admission 2.00 for adults and 1.00 for children. An Easter egg hunt for kids under eight and music and dancing closes the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Vfw
Moulton
VFW
Joe Patek
Velvets
Bake Sale Set for Saturday at First National Bank
The National Honor Society of St. Paul High School will host a bake sale on Saturday March 22 starting at 9 a.m. in front of the First National Bank. Proceeds support NHS activities and local causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
National Honor Society
St. Paul High School
Two File For School Board Election at Shiner ISD
The Shiner Independent School District votes on April 5 1975 to fill two board seats. Henry J Fietsam seeks re election. Daniel Harabis not running. Johnnie Joe Valis files for the vacancy. Election at City Hall from 7 am to 7 pm with absentee ballots March 14 to April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Fietsam
Shiner Independent
Daniel Harabis
Johnnie Joe Valis
Harabis
Shiner
P. O. Kempe
Paul Tenberg Jr
Charles Krejci
Shiner Public
Lanelle Kasper
Max E. Seidenberger
Angeline Pekar
Shiner Shriners Entertain Club Dinner Notes Mosque Plans
Shiner Colorado Shrine Club hosted 185 members at the American Legion Hall. Officials from Arabia Temple Houston attended as past potentates announced a $9,000 piano gift and a $2,500 library donation, plus May 18 1975 as the mosque opening date. A $1,500 library fund and gifts to the Burn Institute in Galveston were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Hall
Shiner
Colorado Shrine Club
Jerry Kresta
Arnold Riske
Ronnie Pfeil
Arabia Temple of Houston
Hirsch Schwartz
Schulenburg
Potentate Schwartz
Shriners
Arabia Temple
Shriners Medical Library
Shriners’ Burn Institute
Galveston
Schwartz
Joe Frazier
Eagle Lake Group
Knights of Columbus
Burn Institute
Potentate of Arabia Temple
Red” Johnson
Arizona
Johnson
American Legion
David Little
Dick Williford
Paul O. Kempe
All of
SHS Junior Class Sponsor Bake Sale Arrives
Shiner High School announces a bake sale by the junior class on Saturday March 22 1975 from 9 to 11 a.m. in front of the bank. The event offers homemade goodies and promotes early shopping for best selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHS
Shiner High School
Last Rites For Vaclav Welfl
Vaclav Welfl of Moulton died at Shiner Hospital on March 5 1975 after a two day confinement. He was 81 years 5 months 15 days. Funeral at St Josephs Catholic Church March 7 with Father Robert Schmidt officiating. Interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons Daniel Jim Henry Kresta Jr Fred Jr Louis James Welff and Michael Siegel. Rosary March 6 at 8 p m at Smith Funeral Home. Born Fayette County Praha September 20 1893 he married Emma Berckenhoff November 19 1914. The couple farmed near Moulton Novohrad Witting later moving to Moulton and then Shady Oak Nursing Home. Survived by Emma Welfl wife, two sons Alfred and August Welfl, two daughters Marietta Siege of Shiner and Agnes Kresta of Moulton, sixteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, two brothers Nick Welff of Yoakum and John Welfl of Moulton, one sister Mary Kubicek of Moulton. Preceded by son Louis Welfl and daughter Sophia Welfs, and several brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaclav Welfl
Moulton
Shiner Hospital
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Robert Schmidt
Moulton Catholic Cemetery
Daniel
Jim
Henry Kresta Jr
Fred Jr
Louis James Welff
Michael Siegel
Smith
Fayette County
Praha
John and
Margaret
Cinadr) Welff
Emma Berckenhoff
Schindler
Novohrad
Witting
Welfs
Shady Oak
Emma Welfl
Alfred
August Welfl
Floyd
Marietta) Siege
Shiner
Henry
Agnes) Kresta
Nick Welff
Yoakum
John Welfl
Edmund
Mary) Kubicek
Ed Kutac
Huth Memorial Hospital
Mr. Kutac
Lavaca County
Josef and
Cecilia (Kubena) Kutac
Cuero
Frances Steffek
Sweet Home
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Michael O’shaughnessy
St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Buffington Funeral Home
Edwin Schroeder
Joe Zapalac
Nick
Anton Kutac
Victoria
John F
Louise) Kubos
Florian
Julia) Petru
Mary Kutac
Jerome
Magdalena) Vahalik
Cecelia Kutac
Annie F. Kutac
Joseph John Kutac
Frank Kutac
John Kutac
Bargain Sale Donations Sought for CDA Event
Donations are being accepted for the CDA Spring Bargain Sale through March 22. Drop off at the building beside Biehunke's Plumbing from 8 30 a m to 5 p m or call 594 3340 for pickup. Sale dates are April 4 and 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CDA
Biehunke
Adoption inquiry for 1906 case involving Homer in Columbus Texas
Notice asks for any pictures or information about a child named Homer taken into the home of Louis Koliba in Columbus Texas around 1906. Readers with details are urged to contact Homer Louis Koliba at 1124 Front Street, Columbus TX 78934 or call 713/732-2913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Homer
Louis
Ludwik) Koliba
Homer Louis Koliba
Front Street
Columbus
Texas
Memorial drive to aid Bluebonnet Youth Ranch children
An appeal is issued to support Bluebonnet Youth Ranch near Yoakum with rising medical and operating costs. The home cares for underprivileged children with many relying solely on private donations and memorial gifts to cover $2400 per child yearly and medical bills from $4000 to $14,000. Memorial funds will replace flowers or remembrances, with banks and churches distributing envelopes to donate directly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluebonnet Youth Ranch
Yoakum
Bluebonnet
Texas Children’s Hospital
Houston
Houston Medical Center
Texas
Social Security Rep To Visit Shiner On Monday
A Social Security Office representative from Victoria Texas will be at Shiner City Hall at 9 am Monday March 24 1975 to assist with retirement survivor disability and Medicare benefit claims. The article also explains the April 15 1975 deadline for filing the 1974 SSA earnings report using form SSA 777 and notes earnings limits and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Office
Victoria
Texas
Shiner
City Hall
Internal Revenue Service
Social Security Administration
Bank Closed Friday Afternoon March 28
The First National Bank of Shiner will be closed Friday afternoon March 28 1975 in observance of Good Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of Shiner
Legion Post names bicentennial parade committee
American Legion Post No. 201 names Richard Williford Clyde Otto Henry Fietsam and Ray Welhausen to serve on the bicentennial parade committee The group will coordinate with the VFW parade committee and others for the 1976 parade preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Post Names Bicentennial Parade Committee
American Legion Post No. 201
Richard Williford
Clyde Otto
Henry Fietsam
Ray Welhausen
VFW
Ed Kutac Rites In Yoakum
Ed Kutac of Yoakum died March 5 1975 at Huth Memorial Hospital age 90. He was born Sept 3 1884 in Lavaca County and lived in Yoakum most of his life. Funeral March 7 at St Joseph Church Yoakum with burial in St Joseph Cemetery. He survived by two daughters two brothers four grandchildren six great grandchildren and many relatives. His wife and parents are noted among the deceased.
Hospital Visiting Rules and Dismissals Notice
March 18 1975 hospital visitors schedule and patient dismissals listed for Shiner Moulton Hallettsville Waelder and local families. Includes names of patients visitors and dismissals plus extended visiting hours and a junior age note.
Beneficial Rain Helps Local Gardens and Crops
Light rains fell Monday night as a cool front moved through the area. Totals ranged from a half to seven tenths of an inch and benefited gardens grain crops and pastures.
Legion Birthday Celebration at Shiner Post 201
All members of Shiner Post 201 and Auxiliary are invited to the annual American Legion birthday celebration on Tuesday March 25. Meeting at 7:30 p.m. followed by a supper with meat and refreshments. ladies are asked to bring a covered dish.
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Legion
Shiner Post No. 201 & Auxiliary
Shiner Post 201
Auxiliary
The
American Legion
Yoakum Wild Flower Trail Set for April 6
The 16th annual Yoakum Garden Gate Club Wild Flower Trail opens at 1 30 p m Sunday April 6 at the Yoakum Municipal Building 900 Irvine St Guided tours may be arranged via club leaders Mrs L F Boening and Mrs Morris Fawcett Maps showing three 40 mile loops will be available by writing the Yoakum Chamber of Commerce or at the municipal building during the event week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum Garden Gate Club
Yoakum Municipal
Irvine St
L. F. Boening
Garden Gate Club
Morris Fawcett
Yoakum Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box
Yoakum
Texas
Community Meetings and Notices Snapshot
Firemen's Wives Auxiliary dues payable now through June at First National Bank or with Mrs. Billie Gene Goetz. CDA meets Monday March 24 at 7 30 p.m. TOPS installs officers Monday March 24 at 6 15 p.m. Knights of Columbus meet Thursday March 20 at 8 p.m. St Isidor Lodge No 4 postpones March 23 meeting to April 6 due to Deanery Day of Recollection and Easter Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Billie Gene Goetz
CDA
Knights of Columbus
VFW
St. Isidor Lodge No. 4
Baby Brings Brenda Kay Barta to Moulton Family
Brenda Kay Barta, a 9 pound baby girl, was born March 17, 1975 at 7 28 a m in Shiner Hospital to Dennis F Barta and Judy Mayer. Grandparents F T Barta and George J Mayer of Moulton. great grandparents A W Krejci and Mrs Otto Kubenka. Siblings Sharon and Troy welcome her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
J. R. Kloesel
Victor Garcia, Sr
Frances Pichoda
Jean DeBarrientos
Donnie Wayne Schaefer
Allen R. Maeker
Arthur A. Mueller
John E. Kattman
Moulton
Emilie Filip
Dennis F. Barta
Hallettsville
Hilda M. Kuehn
Waelder
Shellie C. Borer
Shiner Hospital
Brenda Kay
Judy Mayer
F. T. Barta
George J. Mayer
A. W. Krejci
Otto Kubenka
Sharon
Troy
Gary A. Mucala
Sweet Home
Chad Wayne
Marie Jo Mican
Adolph Mican Sr
Alfred Mucala
Yoakum
Carrie
Gunshot Fatal To Perry Bohmann
Perry L Bohmann 53 was found dead Tuesday morning at his north Shiner area home from a gunshot wound to the left chest. A .22 rifle lay nearby and death is estimated to have occurred around March 6 1975. Services were held March 12 at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel with military rites by Shiner American Legion Post. Surviving are his son Dennis and siblings, with a grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry L. Bohmann
Clifford C. Grosenbacher
United Dr. Martin Luther Church
Shiner City
Walter
Victor Bender
Alvin and
Paul Tenberg Jr
John O. Cook
Edgar Bohmann
Shiner American Legion Post
Adolph Pesek
O. S. T. Meyer
John P. Degenhardt
Arthur Lueke
Eddie Jaks
George Watzlavick
Bohmann
Shiner
Shiner High School
U.S. Navy
Clippers Open Season With Exhibition Against Yoakum Merchants
The Shiner Clippers host the Yoakum Merchants in an exhibition Sunday March 23 at 3 00 p m in Shiner. It is the season opener for both teams in the South Central Texas Amateur League. Frank Pavlas charts Yoakum improvement while manager Robert Fikac notes a young, fast squad and three capable pitchers Doug Ressler David Michalec and Tom Duschinski. Admission is 1.00 for adults 50 cents for students with Clippers members admitted at half price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Clippers
Yoakum Merchants
Shiner
Yoakum
Frank Pavlas
Robert Fikac
Clippers
Doug Ressler
David Michalec
Tom Duschinski
Fikac
Clipper Club
Traffic Officers Guard Roadways Amid Fatal Speeding Warnings
Kentucky traffic safety official delivers a stark appeal to motorists, describing brutal crash scenes to stress consequences of speeding. He links tickets to saving lives and preventing morgue visits, urging drivers to reconsider reckless margins.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shiner Shriners Entertain Club
Louis Welfl
Sophia Welfs
August Welff
Michael Welff
Adolf Welfs
Jerry
Christina) Bender
Memorials Aid
Bluebonnet Youth Ranch Children
Shiner Hospital Foundation
Perry Bohmann
Fikae
Sherry Lynn
Ronnie Swisher
W. O. Newman
Kentucky Dept. of Public Safety
Mister
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