Heavy Rains Saturate Fayette County

A cold front triggered rainfall measuring as much as 10 inches in some Fayette County areas the prior week, resulting in water-logged fields, overflowing creeks, the closure of at least one school and impassable roads. The heaviest precipitation appeared to be northeast of Fayetteville, although there was plenty of the wet stuff all over. Seven farm-to-market roads, as well as a number of county roads, were closed at various times during the height of the rains. Although water was running over the pavement on two major highways in several places, it was an insufficient amount to shut them down. La Grange public schools closed for the day on Friday because buses could not negotiate their routes in rural areas. On Friday, the Colorado River rose about a foot an hour, peaking around midnight at 22 feet, but had dropped to 21.90 feet by 8 a.m. Saturday. Since the beginning of the corn and cotton harvests, 15.66 inches of rain had been recorded in Fayette County, four times the amount needed. Not only was harvesting delayed, but the quality of the crops was in jeopardy.

A powerful offense that knew no limits and an alert defensive corps that made the most of enemy mistakes were effectively combined by La Grange’s Leopards for a convincing 35-0 triumph over the Lockhart Lions at Lockhart on Friday night. The Leps ground out a massive 314 yards on the wet turf and, to keep the opposition guessing, mixed in intermittent aerials for another 68 for an overall 382 yards of total defense. Meantime, La Grange’s defensive stalwarts let the Lions in the Leps’ end of the field only once. Neal Miller, La Grange’s man-under, scored twice and altogether ran for 106 yards in seven totes, while Wayne Zimmerhanzel added three counters and netted 93 yards in 13 trips with the pigskin.

Gary Krupala kicked the first varsity field goal of his life for Bishop Forest High School at Flatonia on Saturday night. The clock had run out when his 20-yard boot cleared the uprights, giving the Rangers a 3-0 victory over the Flatonia Bulldogs.

A check for $25,634, representing the City of La Grange’s second-quarter revenue from the 1¢ sales and use tax, was received from the office of the Texas State Comp-troller. That was $1,903 more than the corresponding April-June period in 1973. The yearto- date increases were due mainly to the continuously escalating prices rather than increased sales, a city spokesperson said. The 1¢ levy had brought La Grange $390,688 in revenue since it was instituted in the fourth quarter of 1969.

Ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held for La Grange’s newest business, Kimble’s Mortuary. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Kimble were the owners and Harold R. Hughes was the funeral director and mortician. The Missionary Society of St. Paul AME Church served punch to more than 500 guests who called during the open house that day.

Michael Lee Kasper, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kasper of Warda, left Saturday for Boksburg, South Africa, to work for Standard Telephone and Cable Co. in its personnel department. A graduate of Texas A&M University, Michael earned a bachelor of science degree in May.

Funeral services were held for: Herbert C. Henniger, 88, of Willow Springs; John R. Koenig, 86, a La Grange area native; Sylvester Sklar, 49, of Shelby; Emil Philip Evanicky, 70, of Frelsburg; and William T. (Bill) Ford, 32, formerly of La Grange.

Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies sent the Warrenton Fire Department a $75 check as an expression of thanks for its work on the property of Mrs. Judith Blackman of Warrenton. The money was to be used for the department’s loss prevention program.

Mary Ann Hruska, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gus L. Hruska of Ellinger, was awarded the Amy I. Gordon Memorial Piano Scholarship for the fall semester. The scholarship honored the late Mrs. Golden, a San Antonio native and longtime piano instructor in that city. Mary Ann, a sophomore at La Grange High School, was a member of the school band and organist with St. Paul Lutheran Church. Mary Ann’s 11th year of piano study was to be with her teacher Carolyn Cunningham, a descendant of Mrs. Gordon.

Leading the cheers for the Fayetteville High School Lions and Lionettes in the 197475 school term were: Ann Schmidt, Cheryl Kovar, Eileen Matocha and Trish Cufr.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kleiber celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 14, with a late afternoon reception at the VFW Home in La Grange. The late Rt. Rev. S.A. Zientek married Edward Kleiber and Ruby Rauch in La Grange at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Sunday, Sept. 18, 1949.

Gilbert Lee Baca, the 11-year-old son of the Kermit Bacas of Houston, was the fourth generation member of the famous Baca Bands. He was following in the footsteps of Frank J. Baca Sr., Ray Baca Sr. and his dad. Since Gilbert Lee started taking drum lessons 18 months earlier, he had appeared with his grandad’s group, the Ray Baca Orchestra, as well as the Gil Baca Band.

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