City Marshal Henry Eilers Dies After Weeks Ill
Henry Eilers longtime Schulenburg city marshal for 35 years died at home Saturday after weeks of illness. He was born July 11, 1857 in Fayette county, moved to Schulenburg in 1881, served as constable in 1882 and city marshal from 1886 until death. He is survived by a son, four daughters, four brothers and two sisters. his brother William Eilers headed the Sam and Wil Moore Institute in 1909-10. Funeral held Sunday at Schulenburg Cemetery with Rev. Paul Pienenbroes officiating.
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Henry Hilers
Schulenburg
Paul Pienenbroes
Lutheran Church
Fayette County
Ross Prairie
Schuluenburg
William Eilers
Sam and Wil Moore Institute
Fatal Hunting Accident in Witting Claims Mr. Albrecht
A fatal hunting accident occurred Sunday in Witting when Fritz Albrecht crawled through a wire fence with a shotgun. The weapon discharged and he was killed instantly. The funeral was held Monday in Witting.
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Witting
Fritz Albrecht
Albrecht
Civic League meeting discusses city beautification efforts
The Civic League held a regu lar session March 25 at Mrs C B Welhausens home. They planned cooperation with the Fair Association, a community children parade, and a spring membership drive to beautify Shiner. Funds from a Washington Birthday tea netted 31.90 with expenses of 38.20 for band stand paint and 24.50 for park cleaning. A rest room for the public was announced and Welhausen was thanked for four gallons of paint for the band stand. Welhausen Park is highlighted as an essential asset.
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Civic League
C. B. Welhausen
Washington
Welhausen
Easter Program at M E Church in Charity Sing
Easter program details for Sunday night April 4 at M E Church includes Bible readings and prayers led by W C Schmidt. classes and songs feature many named participants and readings such as How We Got Our Easter Offering and From Darkness to Light with multiple soloists, readings, and a finale song.
Celebration And Feast At Shiner Parish
The Catholic Parish of Shiner holds a 3ig celebration on April 13. The blessing of the new church corner stone starts at 10 AM. A feast at Bluecher Park follows at 1 PM with Father Ledwing, army chaplain, speaking in English. A dance closes the day. All are invited.
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Shiner
Bluecher Park
Father Ledwing
Special Nurse Arrives for Home Hygienist Course
The Home Service Section of the Red Cross announces a special instructor arriving to lead a Home Hygien and care of the sick course. Headquarters are set at Shiner Surgical Hospital with a 20 member limit and classes start immediately. To enroll call with your name. groceries and cold drinks available. Emil Bonorden.
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the Red Cross
Shiner Surgical Hospital
Emil Bonorden
Post of the American Legion Organized
A Friday night meeting approved forming a post of the American Legion for ex service men and marines. Names for the charter were read and a permanent organization will be formed if enough members join. The Legion aims to unite veterans and keep them in touch with veteran interests and activities. All ex-service men are urged to join and attend meetings.
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American Legion
Legion
Honor Roll of Methodist Sunday School March
Honor Roll of the Methodist Sunday School for March lists classes and teachers including Class 1 Mrs. Peck Welhausen with students James Buske Roy Welhausen Raymond Dierkson Bernice Blohm Glade Welhausen Sydonia Kaspar Thelma Luck Woodrow Baca. Class 2 Mrs. Buske with Roxie Verne Buske Willie Monroe Mae Rogge Lorine Matejek Evelyn Dryer Georgia Baca Gladys Renee Virigie Motives. Class 4 Miss Mamie Merseburger with Ben Schultz Ray Mewes. Class 5 Lassie Wolters with Ione May Striebeck Helen Rogge Anna Louise Plagemann Estell Macha Lillian Tark. Class 6 Prof. Cochran with Emmett Dryer Elmo Schultz. Class 8 Meta Holchak with Eigera Herder Stella Blohm Elizabeth Gehrels Louise Thulemeyer Lillian Merseburger. Bible Class Mrs O G Blohm Hattie Ruhman Herms Dittmar Victor Schultz W. C. Schmidt.
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Peck Welhausen
James Buske
Roy Welhausen
Raymond Dierkson
Bernice Blohm
Glade Welhausen
Sydonia Kaspar
Thelma Luck
Woodrow Baca
Mrs. Buske
Roxie Verne Buske
Willie Monroe
Mae Rogge
Lorine Matejek
Evelyn Dryer
Georgia Baca
Gladys Renee
Mamie Merseburger
Ben Schultz
Ray Mewes
Lassie Wolters
Ione May Striebeck
Helen Rogge
Anna _ Louise Plagemann
Estell Macha
Lillian Tark
Prof
Cochran
Emmett Dryer
Elmo Schultz
Louise Thulemeyer
Lillian Merseburger Bible Class
O. G. Blohm
Hattie Ruhman
Herms Dittmar
Victor Schultz
W. C. Schmidt
Cornerstone Laying Planned for Shiner Catholic Church
A cornerstone ceremony is set for Tuesday April 13 in Shiner for the new $80,000 Catholic Church. Bishop Arthur Crossaerts of San Antonio will preside with Rev Father Wolf and many priests assisting.
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Shiner
Arthur Crossaerts
San Antonio
Father Wolf
Miss Viasta Marik Returns Home From Galveston
After months in St Mary's Infirmary following an operation Miss Viasta Marik came back from Galveston last week. Friends are glad to see her home again. An important meeting of the Union Cemetery Association is scheduled Friday at 3 30 p m at City Hall.
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St. Mary’s Infirmary
Viasta Marik
Galveston
The
Union Cemetery Association
City Hall
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Henry Eilers
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City of Beauty
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Iodina Kasper
Selma Luck
KE. G. Buske
Mayme Merseburger
Leonide Schuhmaan
Herbert Runk
Shield of Salvation
Victor Schulze
Meta
Holchak
Edgar C. Wolters
T. J. Ponton
Johnnie
Lillian Merseburger
Stella Blohm
Hattie Ruh
Mann
Mrs., W. H., Plage
Elvera Herder
Carlyn Trautwein
Fern Richter
Ella Plageman
Methodist Sunday School
J.C. Blohm & Son
Lone Star Motor & Supply Company
C. G. Blohm How
Rothschild’s Star
G. B. Welhausen & Company
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