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Page 4 THE CUERO RECORD Wed., August 5, 1907
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Spotlight
Donna Ruth Shaffer becomes bride of Michael Wayne Hoehne
Donna Ruth Shaffer of Kyle became the bride of Michael Wayne
Hoehne of Cuero Saturday, August 1 in a double ring ceremony held
in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church at four o’clock in the afternoon. The
Rev. Randy Wendt performed the sacrament.
The bride is the daugher of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Ray Shaffer of
Kyle and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Hoehne of
Cuero.
Organist Karen DeForest provided traditional organ music.
Among the selections were “Trumpet Voluntary,” “Bridal
Chorus,” “Wind Beneath My Wings,” “My Only Love” and
“Endless Love.”
Soloists Mrs. Ben Prause and Mrs. Kathy Rabke sang, “Ice
Castles,” “I’ll Still be Loving You,” and “The Lord’s Prayer.”
Presented for marriage by her father, the bride selected a lovely
formal gown of white satin and crystaline designed with a jeweled
Sabrina neckline of silk Venise lace above a sheer net yoke. The fit-
ted bodice was heavily appliqued with lace motifs and intricate
designs of bridal pearls and iridescents. Bridal buttons fastened the
bodice back and a large satin bow and crystaline fluted streamers ac-
cented the V-dropped waist.
Fluted flounces framed the shoulders and formed $hort sleeves.
Lace and pearl gauntlets created a perfect picture. The bride’s bouf-
fant skirt held trails of lace, falling to a lace edging holding a fluted
flounce that flowed into a cathedral length train. Scatters of lace ap-
plique and a pyramid of fluted ruffles at the center back enhanced
the flowing train.
A bandeau of silk blossoms and pearl stems held her pearl studded
back pouf and two-tiered veil of silk illusion. She carried a keepsake
bouquet of pink roses accented with baby’s breath and streamers.
Mrs. Glenda Tolleson attended as matron of honor. Bridesmaids
were Kathy Hoffman, Suzy Grabeel, Darlene Denman, JoAnne
Hoehne, sister of the groom and Wendy I illman, junior bridesmaid.
W'ulking down the aisle as flower girl was Kristin** Wilkerson and
serving as ringbearer was Kyle Riesinger.
Attendants were gowned in pink tea-length frocks featuring bub-
ble skirts. Gowns were styled with sweetheart neckline and full
elbow-length sleeves accented with center shirring. I i
held slightly gathered skirts.
Each attendant wore combs of pink flowers and ribbon in their
hair and carried keepsake bouquets of carnations, daisies, and white
spider mums of yellow .
Junior Hoehne served his brother as best man. Grominsmen in-
cluded Pat Butler; Randy Stirneman; Tim Shaffer, brother of the
bride; and Pat McChesney. Junior groomsman was Larry Shaffer,
brother of the bride.
Ushering were Mark Denman, Bryan Yarbrough, Mark Kirchoff
and Tom Kugel.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the American
Legion Hall.
Deborah Wallace presided over the bride’s hook. Serving in the
house party were Diane Wilkerson, Janet Riesinger, Holly Shatter
and Valerie Todd.
The Grand March was led b\ Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Iran of Victoria.
Special guests were Evie Denman, grandmother of the bride and
Sophie Marie Hoehne, grandmother of the groom.
Following wedding travel to Ambiance Beach, Jamaica, the cou-
ple will reside in Kyle.
The bride is a 1983 graduate of Cheyenne Central High School in
Cheyenne, Wyoming. She is a tax examiner for the Internal Revenue
Service.
A 1978 graduate of Cuero High School, the groom is a bridge and
building carpenter for Southern Pacific transportation Company.
The parents of the groom hosted the rehearsal dinner at the
American Legion Hall.
Mrs. Michael Wayne Hoehne
Nancy Egg Maeker finishes second in bishop ’s race
BY JACKIE HALL
Spotlight Editor
Just a few votes away from
being a bishop in the Northern
Texas - Northern Louisiana
Synod. At the recent conven-
tion, Nancy Egg Maeker,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Werner Egg of Meyersville,
caused qui^e a stir.
300 plus delegates at the Con-
vention were surprised when
Nancy was 15th on the first
ballot, tied for seventh on the
second ballot but climbed into
second on the third ballot and
stayed there. The Rev. Mark
Herbener was elected bishop on
the final ballot, 185 to 134.
Delegates felt that Nandy
Maeker had made a fine show-
ing - breakthrough for women.
Nancy’s mother and dad
declared, “Nancy was always
religious. She was very active in
St. John’s Lutheran Church at
Meyersville and continued to be
an active Lutheran when she at-
tended Texas Lutheran College
in Seguin.”
“It didn’t occur to us that
Nancy might become a
minister. Her husband Rodney
gave her a great deal of en-
couragment to attend theology
school.”
Valedictorian of the 1966
Cuero High School graduating
class, Nancy was an outstan-
ding choir member. Her former
teacher, Jo Buenning,
remembers her, “Nancy had a
lovejy voice and was an ex-
cellent student. While in high
school Nancy and some of her
choir friends, Pennye Wheeler,
Mary Adele Kleinecke, Linda
Pennington, Barbara Buenger,
and Annette Arhlenger formed
a sextet and sang all over the
county.” I always hoped that
Nancy would continue with
voice.”
“Mrs. Buenning was my
‘very favorite teacher, ’ ” ad-
mitted Nancy. She thought our
sextet was a wonderful ex-
perience for us. I recall we did a
variety of songs - some ‘Pop’
and much semi-classical. It was
fun.”
Nancy met her future hus-
band at TLC. Rodney was stu-
dying to be a minister and the
couple were attracted to each
other. They married when
Rodney was * enrolled in a
Lutheran Seminary in Dubu-
que, Iowa.
Rodney’s first pastorate was
in Stonewall. Nancy taught
school and was choir director.
She had graduated from TLC in
1966 with a Bachelor of Arts in
Music Education. She pursued
her Master in Music at the
University of Texas in Austin,
receiving her degree in 1973 and
then later her Master of Divini-
ty from Wartburg Seminary in
Austin.
Rev. Rodney Maeker
pastored in Victoria and Austin
before he and Nancy moved to
south Dallas where they co-
pastor the predominantly black
Faith Community Church.
The couple have two children
of their own and adopted a bi-
racial child.
The Rev. Nancy Egg Maeker, who finished a surprise second to
the Rev. Mark Herbener in the North Texas-North Louisiana
bishop’s race, listens as the bishop-elect responds to reporters’
questions. The Rev. Maeker and her husband, Rev. Rodney
Maeker, co-pastor the Faith Community Lutheran Church in
south Dallas. If elected, Rev. Maeker would have been the first
woman bishop in the Synod. The Rev. Maeker, 42, is the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Werner Egg of Meyersville and is a Cuero High
School and Texas Lutheran College graduate.
About the election, Nancy
admitted that she was disap-
pointed...“but it’s okay,” she
said. She was reminded that her
election would have made her -
at least at that moment - in the
only female bishop in the new
ELCA.
Nancy came on as a surprise.
She said only a few very quiet
inquiries had been made about
a month before.
“1 had an inkling something
might happen, and I had a few
nervous nights,” she said.
“Mostly tears came to my
eyes every time I thought of the
possiblity of leaving Faith
Community. And it will be no
let-down to go back to Faith,”
she added.
After the election Herbener
said, “Mission comes first, we
must ‘do justice’ and we need to
humbly walk with God and to
love one another.”
He discussed the importance
of reconciliation. He was asked
what it meant, but Nancy
Maeker, sitting next to him.
reached out to touch his hand,
and responded;
“It means we‘re friends.”
That’s Nancy. She’s a friend
to all and someday when the
time is right, she’ll attain her
goal.
“The question was put to me
and it was a good one question -
how could I be a bishop and a
national celebrity at the same
time. I told the reporters that it
would be by choice, to serve as
a bishop.”
’ Editor’s Note: Much of the
information in this article was
taken from the Texas-
Louisiana, Southern Lutheran
newspaper.
Ted Gonzales wins top award
BY JACKIE HALL
Spotlight Editor
former Cunroits, recently won first place
In the highly challenging Beautiful People Competition at the
70th International Beauty Show In New York City. Over 65,000
salon stylists and professionals from all over the world com-
pete. Gonzales’ winning look was modeled to perfection by
Genevieve Palaclo and was a recreation of the “20*8** look with
Imagine a fabulous collection
.of beaded gowns, antique
jewelry, slippers, feather boas
and all the accessories of the 20’s,
30’s, and 40’s all on display.
Although former Cueroite,
33-year-old Theodore Gonzales
of Artesia, California, actually is
a top-notch hair stylist, his hobby
is a collection of gorgeous
clothing and accessories that he
has collected from movie studios
and former movie stars. The col-
lection is valued at $300,000.
Gonzales rents the gowns to the
Rodeo Drive patrons or studios
for $1500 - $2000 a day or even-
He has over 1700 smashing
beaded gowns and has the largest
collection in California of 20’s
clothing, jewelry, cigarette
holders, shoes, and boas.
At the recent Annual 70th in-
ternational Beauty Show in New
York City, Gonzales won the ma-
jor award in Creative Competi-
tion. The International Beauty
Show is the world’s most
prestigious professional salon in-
dustry trade show, attended an-
nually by more than 65,000 salon
stylists and professionals from all
over the world.
Gonzales placed first m the
highly challenging Beautiful Peo-
ple Competition. He was a ward-
ed a crystal Venus trophy, an IBS
silver medallion and a check for
$1,000. by a panel of world-class
judges.
His winning look, modeled to
perfection by Genevieve Palacio,
was a recreation of the "20’s”
look with “80’s” techniques. The
coiffure was finger waves with a
rosebud and flower made of
human hair, and a veil across the
eyes and forehead. The couture
was all authentic 1920’s pieces
from Gonzales’ personal collec-
tion: an ivory silk chemise heavily
beaded with rhinestones and
pearls, feather boa and antique
jewelry.
Gonzales specializes in the
“total look”. His model made
her debut at the show in a pearl-
colored Rolls Royce - exactly the
same color as her gown. “The
total look” created by Gonzales
will be on the cover of several
trade magazines - complete with
the Rolls.
Gonzales’ previous awards in-
clude the World Champion Hair-
cutting in 1982; the Caribbean
Haircutting Championship in
1982; 1980 Superstars Competi-
tion; First Runner-up in Men’s
Haircutting at the California
State Championship; and the
California State Championship
m Women’s Haircutting for six
years.
Gonzales represents the La
Regina Beauty Salon in Artesia,
Calif. His brother John, another
local man, is also associated with
the prestigious salon.
Hair styles from the Interna-
tional Beauty Show are modeled
by top-flight models in fashion
publications.
Gonzales’ “total look” encom-
passes hair, makeup, nails and
clothing. His models are nothing
short of sensational - in a state
where’s that’s the norm.
Theodore and John &re both
sons of Joe and Ellie Gonzales.
Joe has operated the Exxon Sta-
tion on South Esplanade for 29
nine years.
“Even as a little child, Ted was
always fascinated by watching me
comb my hair and put on-
makeup. It was his dream to
become a hair. stylist,” com-
mented his mother. “He was
quite talented in art too -
but”...she laughed. “He chose
the right profession.”
His dad Joe remarked, “Ted
graduated from high school in
Cuero and right after graduation
was on his way to California. He
thought that was the place to be -
and it sure was.” **■
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Ted has become famous in hi*:
field. Through the days he work*-;'
ed as a waiter, busboy and ki£;
chen helper at El Patid:
Restaurant, Ted had a dream*:
Later he combined his talent and*
determination. His dream came.*
true.
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Church observes anniversary
St. John’s Lutheran Church
of Undenau will celebrate their
SSth anniversary on Sunday,
August 9 with a Joint worship
service with the congregation
from Westhoff at 10:30 a. m. at
Undenau.
for the meal. Drinks will be fur*;
nished.
Rev. Keith Fox of Austin will*;
conduct the morning service';
and the Anniversary Service wil|j:
he conducted at 2:30 p.m. by*:
the Rev. Johnny Kueker of>
A noon meal will be served
following the morning service.
Part of the meal will be catered
and members are asked to bring
a vegetable and dessert dish. A
hw wtH offering wW be taken
Buckholts. Refreshments will b*;
served after the service. *’
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Members, former members,-;
confirm ants and friends of theC-
congregation are cordially ln&
vlted to celebrate the Joyous oc->
casfcnr--*-A
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