Hubcap Deep and Then Some
The downpour in La Grange late Friday night into early Saturday morning was more rain than any drainage system could manage. As a result, several streets flooded and water also got into some houses in the lower part of the city.
Employment for up to 100 area people, including laborers and craftsmen, could be available when the first phase of construction of the Fayette Power Project site on Cedar Creek got underway. A representative of the New York contractor doing the initial project work said his company would initially bring in 10 or 12 supervisory people. He did not think local workers would have to join a union if they got a job, even though they would be paid union wages of $3.95 an hour for laborers and $8.50 an hour for carpenters and masons.
Fayette County placed in the top 10 in two of four poultry production categories in 1974, according to Agriculture Commissioner John C. White. Fayette County producers placed third in the number of eggs laid and tied for sixth in the number of hens and pullets. The county was responsible for 8,135,000 dozen, or 4.3% of Texas egg production and 3.2% of 325,000 of the state’s hens and pullets.
An expanded program featuring two major symphony orchestras and guest appearances by the Tokyo String Quartet was scheduled for the 5th annual International Festival Institute at Round Top.
Davis, Otto and Robert Gindler, who operated stores in Hallettsville, Gonzales, Weimar, Columbus and La Grange, announced they had acquired the fixtures and lease of Mitchell’s Department Store in Yoakum and would open a store in that city in July.
The Fayetteville Dodgers made the most of seven base hits to outscore the Cardinals, 12-3, in the Little League opener Wednesday night. Pitching for the Dodgers, Mark Sladek permitted a homerun by the Redbirds’ Craig Oltmann but was otherwise stingy in the clutches, despite five bobbles by his mates. He fanned four and walked one. Brian Schoenemann, the Cardinal’s chunker, whiffed five and free-passed one.
Sharon Malota, the daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Leonard Malota of La Grange, was recognized as the outstanding economics student at Blinn College’s commencement exercises.
Three La Grange students, Thomas Guenther, Carol Ann von Minden and Mark Ulrich, graduated from Southwest Texas State University. Thomas earned a bachelor of science in industrial arts. Graduating with the highest honors, Carol received a bachelor of science in education and Mark was awarded a bachelor of business administration in business administration.
Mrs. Eula Pitman of Muldoon and William E. Meyer of Rutersville were chosen as the 1975 Fayette County Senior Citizens of the Year.
Nine students from Fayette County received degrees at Texas A&M University’s spring commencement exercise. The six La Grange students were: James D. Legler, summa cum laude, psychology; Darrell G. Schulze, magna cum laude, agronomy; Norris N. Wied, magna cum laude; physical education; Robert H. Frerichs, cum laude, dairy science; Randolph L. Kunkel, cum laude, accounting; and Thomas S. Parker, cum laude, microbiology. Other local students receiving undergraduate degrees were Daniel R. Glaiser, geology, and Wayne A. Voss, agricultural economics. County Agent Clinton B. Bippert received his master’s degree in agricultural education.
Two office staff members of the Fayette County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service were recognized for their long service. William W. Wilson, executive director, received a certificate for 30 years of service and Mrs. Delois Hensel, chief clerk, was cited for 25 years with the agency.
La Grange High School seniors Gale Minzenmeyer and Neal Miller were recognized for their citizenshp and educational achievement by the local Masonic Lodge No. 34.
The grand jury for the 155th District Court of Fayette County returned five felony indictments and made two recommendations. William F. (Bill) Rheman of Plum was appointed grand jury foreman by Judge Huser. The grand jurors recommended that commissioners’ court give prompt consideration to updating the county’s adult and juvenile facilities consistent with federal standards and called for an audit of the accounts of Fayette County.
Funeral services were held for: Mrs. Paula T. Rosenberg, 89, of La Grange; Adolph L. Elias, 72, of La Grange; Mrs. Hilda Sanders, 80, of Swiss Alp and La Grange; Mrs. Mary W. Knippel. 87, of Fayetteville; Bronie J. Bock, 77, formerly of La Grange; and Mrs. Mary Svrcek, 95, of Fayetteville.
George H. Osthoff, the president of La Grange State Bank, announced his June 1 retirement. He would be succeeded by senior vice president C.V. Creuzbaur. Mr. Osthoff began his La Grange State Bank banking career as a bookkeeper in 1919, holding that position until 1924, when he was named assistant cashier, a post he held until 1945. He was cashier from 1945 to 1946 and vice president and cashier from 1947 to 1950. Mr. Osthoff had served as a director since 1946 and president since 1950.
Ricky Dippel and J. Kolek, pitchers for the two undefeated teams in the Tri-County Teenage League, were in a mound standoff at Fair Park before Dippel took advantage of Kolek’s wild pitch to win the game, 1-0.
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Below are ads from 1975