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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1973
Page
2
A church in a neighboring town was broken into take the PA system and mikes used for message. The pastor linked the act to a divine message about forgiveness and warned Christians who do not tithe that they rob God and face accountability under civil law and scripture.
The Peach Creek Philosopher warns of a possible gasoline shortage this summer and urges careful consumption. He notes officials caution and offers humorous musings on a future return to organic transportation, with reflections on a livery-stables empire and a proposed brand name Oxxen. Joshua A. Douglas Vrazel is named valedictorian at St. Joseph's Victoria with a 94.82 average and Notre Dame acceptance.
Mrs. A. C. Pfeil was named honoree at a May 13 Mother's Day dinner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gus Pfeil, Elo Pfeil, Edgar Pfeil and family, Ronnie and Dianne, Bennie Eicher, Lee Sommerlatte of Shiner, Wm Woehler of Yoakum, Calvin Pfeil family, Robert and William Pfeil of Victoria, and Michael Pfeil of TLC Seguin.
Shiner High School Future Homemakers of America members Carla Beth Kubicek and Elsa Rivera attended the 1973 state FHA meeting May 3 to 5 at the San Antonio Convention Center. Sponsor Mrs. Sarah Stalik accompanied them as Elsa Rivera served as a voting delegate. Marilyn Van Debur of Denver spoke, with Bunny Martin of Belton and Frederick McClure presenting.
Kerrville Bus Lines offers departures from Shiner to Victoria at 2:20 p.m. and 8:20 p.m. and from Shiner to Austin at 8:50 a.m. and 7:20 p.m.
An advertisement promotes Pan-American Life Insurance Company agents in Shiner Texas. It claims high life insurance sales in 1971 and notes benefits paid hourly, urging readers to insure for family protection and old age. Agent Joseph Muras advertises with claimed 51 years in the business and a local contact.
Miss Rosalie Neviud bride elect of Kenneth Kristynik was feted at a May 6 1973 bridal shower at the Moulton VFW Hall. About 70 guests attended as yellow decor and corsages highlighted the event.
Paul Leuenberger announces a two day convention for ministers in Corpus Christi Coliseum on May 19 and 20. Joseph Saia and P Ray Cooper will preside over sessions representing the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. The Sunday 2:00 PM Bible lecture titled Decide Now For Divine Rule will be delivered by Joseph Saia. All sessions are free and open to the public.
Lunchroom staff planned meals approved by Supt Max Seiden berger. Menu may change without notice. Monday hamburgers with toppings and beans. Tuesday hot dogs with chili and fries. Wednesday fish sticks and macaroni. Thursday turkey salad and beans. Friday cheese and peanut butter sandwiches with chili beans.
St Paul High School honored 1972 73 athletes at the All Sports Banquet on May 2 1973 in the Parish Gym. The evening featured awards and a guest speaker with certificates jackets and outstanding athlete awards presented to 72 students in various sports.
The St Paul Booster Club announced outstanding awards for athletes across multiple sports. John Beal earned outstanding lineman, John Kovalcik named outstanding back, Marcy Beal received outstanding girl basketball player, and Mike Kocian chosen as outstanding boys basketball player. Other jacket and participation certificates were awarded as teachers and organizers lauded the 1972 73 Cardinalettes and Cardinals for a successful season with guest Willie Crafts speaker and school song finale.
Mr. and Mrs. Olen A. Cessor announce the engagement of their daughter Cindy to Dennis Ray Knocke of Yoakum. Cindy, a Yoakum High School 1971 graduate and Sam Houston State University junior, is the granddaughter of the late Albert Kurtz. Dennis, a 1970 Yoakum High graduate, attended Victoria College and Sam Houston State. he is self employed with Am Tex Medical Equipment in Victoria. The couple plans a July 28 1973 wedding at St Josephs Catholic Church in Yoakum at 830 p.m.
Miss Helen Marie Matus receives the Gold Award from the SWTSU Journalism Department for outstanding service to The Pedagog yearbook where she served as Pacesetter Editor in 1972 73. The presentation occurred amid department awards as family ties noted in Shiner Gazette dated April 28 1973.
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