Delegation of Texas Cattlemen Stood Up By President Ford
Dec. 6, 1974
A group of Texas cattlemen who went to Washington, D.C. did not see President Ford, although they had a confirmed appointment. The representatives of the Independent Cattlemen’s Association had requested an audience with the nation’s leader to pursue remedies for the stillsagging domestic livestock market. Ending meat imports was the group’s number one recommendation.
The month of November certainly must have set some all-time weather records. For one thing, the average daily low for the month was only 49 degrees and the average high temperature was a mild 67. Add to that the six mornings on which the thermometer hit the ‘Jack Frost’ feeling temperature of 38 degrees or lower, with two of those freezing or below: one 32-degree reading and one 26. The cold spell, which continued into December, posted five consecutive freezing marks: 28 degrees on Saturday; 27 on Sunday; 30 on Monday; 29 on Tuesday; and 21 on Wednesday morning.
Glynis Tietjen of Swiss Alp, representing Fayette County and District 11, was selected as the 1975 Texas Farm Bureau queen over 10 other hopefuls at the annual statewide contest in Dallas. The dark brown haired, brown-eyed beauty was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Egon Tietjen. A senior at Schulenburg High School, Glynis was the featured twirler with the school band, vice-president of the Future Homemakers of America, TRI-M treasurer and a member of the annual staff. She also participated in drama and chorus events.
Funeral services were held for Joe M. Kulhanek, 75, of Fayetteville, and Alfred R. Ginzel, 92, of La Grange.
Mrs. Otillie Plattow of Carmine had recently celebrated her 102 birthday. Her everyday activities included baking her favorite breads and other kitchen work, plus all sorts of handiwork. Her sisters, Miss Violet Hoermann of Carmine and Mrs. Lydia Klabunde of San Antonio, placed a spider mum arrangement in the Carmine Lutheran Church to mark her 102nd birthday. When Mrs. Plattow sustained a hip fracture shortly after her 100th birthday, she told everyone she would be out of the hospital before Christmas, and she was.
La Grange Boy Scout Troop No. 204 was discontinuing the collection of old newspapers because of the low price for waste paper, according to Scoutmaster Dr. Charles E. Ebel. The local scouts were grateful to the community for cooperating in the drive, which helped the troop purchase needed camping supplies.
Fayette County Sheriff T.J. Flournoy started his monthly report on November activities by saying he had not yet killed a deer but hoped to get one before the season ended. DWI drivers were jailed on November 2, 3, 9, 15, 16, 17 and 28.
Fayetteville High School basketball teams won two of three games in a basketball tripleheader at Flatonia. In the most exciting game, the varsity boys lost by 44-42. Leading scorer for the Fayetteville Lions was Justin Kubala with 21 points, while Darrel Williams had 19 for the Flatonia Bulldogs.
Although 1974 was an off year for pecan crops in Fayette County, 48 entries were turned in and judged at the annual Fayette County Pecan Show. The champion in-shell showed by James Hajovsky of Holman was a Desirable that shelled 52%. A Comanche, grown by Charlie Hajovsky of Holman, shelled 55.1% to be named reserve champion. Paul Hajovsky of Holman showed the champion shelling pecan, an Evans that shelled 59.5%. James Hajovsky’s reserve champion shelling pecan was also an Evans that shelled 58.3 %.
Fayette County had the fourth largest Texas Farm Bureau membership statewide with 2,234 families enrolled.
Mrs. John D. Marburger held a harvest coffee on Saturday morning at her home. The courtesy was hosted by Mesdames Marburger, Frank Brauner, Dennis Cooper and Milton C. Schmidt, assisted by Misses Carol Brauner and Faith Schmidt. Friends called between the hours of 9 and 11:30 a.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Prihoda of Willow Springs celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 1, beginning with Mass at St. John’s Catholic Church in Fayetteville. After the Mass, a barbecue dinner was served at the KC Hall.
The Round Top-Carmine cheerleaders for the 197475 basketball season were: Tammy Wunderlich, Sharon Banik, Billie Curry and Sheila Jacob.
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