REMEMBER WHEN?

50 Years Ago from The Fayette County Record

Nov. 12-16, 1971

Nine guns, cartons of cigarettes, ammunition and other items were found in a 1969 Dodge Dart that had been wrecked and abandoned near Plum. Law enforcement checks by radio and telephone revealed eight of the guns had been stolen in Johnson City. The cigarettes and other goods came from two businesses in Dripping Springs. Two suspects were later apprehended on suspicion in downtown La Grange. The 15- and 19-year-olds were turned over to the sheriff at Johnson City who filed charges in Blanco County. Fayette County Sheriff T.J. Flournoy said the pair also faced charges in Hays County where Dripping Springs is located. The Associated Milk Produc

The Associated Milk Producers property in La Grange was purchased for a major new shopping center. HEB and Perry Bros. were to occupy stores on the site.

Fayette County Sheriff T.J. Flournoy announced he would be a candidate for reelection in 1972. He made the statement to stop rumors, once and for all, that he was not going to seek another term of office.

The size of La Grange increased by a half acre after city council formally annexed the D.A. (Delwin) Salm property just east of the city. City council also accepted petitions that would add a total of 12.29 acres to La Grange at a future meeting. Although the Salm annexation did not add to the city’s population, the two upcoming additions would add 30 people. One was the K.H. Baumbach and neighbors’ properties on Fairgrounds Road and the other for Victor Struve and neighbors in the southeastern part of the city.

The La Grange High School band was awarded a Division II (excellent) rating in the Region XVIII UIL marching band contest held at Westlake Stadium in Austin. Although the feedback was mainly positive, the judges noted that the Lep band could have played louder.

Pre-game general admission tickets for the La Grange-A&M Consolidated football game at College Station were on sale at the La Grange superintendent’s office. Pre-game general admission tickets were $1.25 with no reserved seating. At the gate, general admission would cost $1.50. Pregame student tickets were 50¢.

Memorial services for the 64 deceased members of Chromcik Council Knights of Columbus were held Tuesday night beginning with Mass offered at Sacred Heart Church by the Rev. Harry Mazurkiewicz, chaplain. Members and their families attending received Holy Communion. The impressive candle service was conducted at Sacred Heart School auditorium where Father Harry delivered the memorial sermon. The Council lost two members during the prior year: Jerome Korenek and Julius Holubec. Mr. Korenek’s eulogy was given by Adolph Jurajda. Deputy Grand Knight Frank Brauner presented the eulogy for Mr. Holubec.

Leo Wick and Mrs. Kitty McElroy were awarded Friends of 4-H plaques at Sunday’s Fayette County 4-H Achievement Day program. Mr. Wick was cited for his assistance to club members engaged in sheep production projects and Mrs. McElroy for her assistance in judging dress revues and other contests.

Ferd Seidenberger was honored on his 80th birthday at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Lobpries of La Grange. Also present were Mr. Seidenberger’s wife Agnes, children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, along with friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Neisner of Swiss Alp celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 31 with a dinner of baked chicken and sausage. The couple’s children presented them with an electric dryer.

Mrs. Theo (Edna) Kaltwasser was honored on her 80 birthday on Sunday, Nov. 7 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Fischer in Giddings. At noon, a delicious turkey dinner was served and the afternoon was spent in pleasant conversation and playing dominoes and cards.

The children of Mr. and Mrs. Ladis Mazoch honored their parents on their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 7 with a 1 p.m. Mass of Thanksgiving at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ammannsville. The Rev. Vaclav Bily, who had married the couple, officiated when their vows were renewed. On Oct. 30, 1946, Ladis Mazoch and Lillie Fajkus were united in marriage at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Praha. The couple had been blessed with five children: Claude, Annette, Kathy, Rosalyn and Cynthia. Approximately 270 friends and family were present for the observances. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Bohuslav led the grand march at a private dance with music furnished by the Machac band.

Mr. and Mrs. Gus Meiners celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 24 with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Round Top American Legion Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Meiners were married on Oct. 18, 1921, at the Waldeck home of Mrs. Meiners’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schellberg. The couple had three children: Harvey Meiners, Mrs. Vadie Oeser and Delvin G. Meiners, all of Houston; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

The Swing Kings band was playing at a dance at the Warrenton Pavilion on Saturday, Nov. 13.

Funeral services were held for Rudolph Vasek, 70, of La Grange and Anton V. Vitek, 81, a Fayette County native.

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