Easter Themed Mother-Daughter Banquet Recap
The annual event Tuesday night featured Iona Mae Discher as president and Mrs Thomas Hughs as a responder. Guest speaker Miss Elizabeth Yarling from Haslettsville shared the message for mothers and daughters. Performers Iona Mae Discher Olive Jean Heinsohn and Ruby Menke sang The Stars Will Remember. The menu included turkey peas in the basket egg salad giblet gravy dressing rolls butter iced tea and ice cream. Ten F F A boys assisted with service and were thanked.
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Iona Mae Discher
Thomas Hughs
Elizabeth Yarling
Haslettsville
Olive Jean Heinsohn
Ruby Menke
Hospital Patients List This Week
The weekly hospital roster includes Mrs. Adolph Roznovsky Mrs Annie Janisch Daniel Hubner Shiner Leo Janak and baby girl Halletts ville Mrs J W Johnson and Benny L Schroeder Mrs Gus Jaluska and baby girl Gonzales Mrs E J Bevan Moulton Mrs Ada Miller Sublime Gladys Stryk Engle. Dismissals include Mrs J C Blohm Dorothy Smolik Mrs Eugene G Shimek Roy Bell Mrs George Kristek Mrs Alfonse F Kurtz Mrs Walter Schwenke Otis Coverson col.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Roznovsky
Annie Janisch
Daniel Hubner
Shiner
Leo Janak
Frank M. Janak
Eugene J.cha- Joupka
Hallettsville
J. W. Johnson
Bennie L. Schroeder
Gus Jaluska
Gonzales
E. J. Bevan
Moulton
Ada Miller
Sublime
Gladys Stryk
Birth Announcements From San Antonio and Hallettsville
Pfc and Mrs Arnold Aschenbeck of San Antonio announce a daughter Jo Ann born weighing 5 pounds 7 ounces. The mother is the former Dorothy Fric. Mr and Mrs Eugene Chaloupka of Hallettsville announce a baby girl born March 27 weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces. Mr and Mrs Gus Jaluska announce a daughter born March 30 weighing 8 pounds 8 ounces.
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Pfc
Arnold Aschenbeck
San Antonio
Jo Ann
Dorothy Fric
Eugene J. Chaloupka
Hallettsville
Gus Jaluska
Trustee Elections Across Several Schools April 3
Multiple school trustee elections set for Saturday April 3. Michna Beasley district polls 1 to 7 pm at Michna school. Bunjes 1 to 6 pm. Boundary Line Kopecky 9 am to 2 pm. Kokernot 8 am to 12 noon. Green School 1 to 6 pm. Trustees named include Ernest Kral and John A Kutac.
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Michna-Beasley
Michna
Kopecky
Ernest Kral
John A. Kutac
Printing veteran Henry J. Strauss joins La Grange Journal
Henry J. Strauss, with 25 years in printing, bought an interest in the La Grange Journal. He trained at the Hallettsville Herald and worked at the Schlienburg Sticker and El Campo Citizen where he was foreman. The Strauss family of six will move to La Grange when housing is ready.
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Henry J. Strauss
la Grange
Strauss
Hallettsville Herald
Schulenburg
el Campo
Spring Cleanup Week Set by Gov Jester in Texas
Gov Jester proclaims April 4 to 10 as Spring Cleanup Week urging residents to clear eyesores in homes yards and garages. Dispose of oily rags and cleaning cloths in a covered metal container and air out mops to reduce fire hazards.
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Gov. Jester
Texas
Decoration Day Services at City Cemetery April 11
The Shiner Cemetery Association will hold annual Decoration Day services at the City Cemetery on Sunday afternoon April 11 beginning at 3 p m. The program will appear in next week's Gazette.
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Shiner Cemetery Association
Blucher Lodge Meets Sunday April 4 at Blucher Park
Blucher Lodge No. 20 will meet Sunday afternoon April 4 at 2 30 p m at Blucher Park. All members requested to be present. After the business session refreshments will be served. Frank Tasler Jr president.
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Blucher Lodge No
Blucher Park
Frank Tasler Jr
Joe R. Mikesh to Retire From City Council
In Shiner the upcoming city election on Tuesday April 6 marks the first ballot in 26 years without Joe R. Mikesh. He notes the time is right for younger residents to take on community duties. Mikesh’s long service as sanitary department chairman helped shape the town’s civic beauty and value.
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Joe R. Mikesh
Mikesh
Shiner
Cub Pack 231 Holds Splendid March Meeting
Cub Pack 231 and parents joined Field Executive Jim Farr at Luther Hall for a March meeting. A magic show entertained, then outdoor games guided by Den Chief James Muecke. W Tieken named Cubmaster with John Cook as assistant. Mrs John Cook to assist Den Mother.
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Cubs
Pack
Jim Farr
Luther Hall
James Muecke
W. Tieken
John Cook
Tarr
Walter Paul
St. Ludmila's P. T. A. Meeting Notices
The regular meeting of St. Ludmila's P T A will be held on Monday April 5 at 3 45 p m.
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St. Ludmila’s P.T. A
Last Rites Held For E. Herman Thursday
Funeral services for Ernest Herman Sr. who died Tuesday afternoon March 23 were held at Wied family residence and St Marys Catholic Church on Thursday March 25. He was born in Czechoslovakia and came to America in 1905 marrying Frances Motal at Shiner. He farmed in Wied, was a member of KJT and St Isidor lodges. Surviving: wife, six sons Alois Shiner Frank Witting Bohumil Sweet Home Ernest Jr Hallettsville Ladislav at home Stanislav St Louis. a daughter Mrs Jno Janak Sweet Home. one brother Alois Herman Czechoslovakia. six sisters in Czechoslovakia. twenty two grandchildren.
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Ernest Herman Sr
Wied
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Henry Psencik
Herman
Czechoslovakia
America
Frances Motal
Shiner
K.J.T
St. Isidor
Alois
Frank
Witting
Bohumil
Sweet Home
Ernest Jr
Hallettsville
Ladislav
Stanislav
St. Louis
Jno
Janak
Alois Herman
Local Veterans Groups Plan Spring Softball Season
Committees of V F W Post 6209 and American Legion Post 201 finalize plans for a softball league at the local High School diamond with bleachers for 250. Ad Richter named league president. directors are Benno Holchak Alphonse Pustejovsky Lee Sedlmeyer Percy Garbade. Entry fee 10 dollars per team funds prizes for top three. playoffs not prize-bearing. Play begins in April. meeting set April 2 at City Hall 7 30 p m for players managers and sponsors. Additional rules limit teams to 15 players and require signed rosters due to Sedlmeyer at the Gazette office a week before opening game. Minor details include city limit signups and base umpires supplied. parking advisory and sponsor inquiries noted.
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V. F. W. Post
American Legion Post No
Ad Richter
Benno Holchak
Alphonse Pustejovsky
Lee Sedlmeyer
Percy Garbade
Gazette
Hallettsville
Moulton
Yoakum
Gonzales
Joe Strauss
Gazette Office
Texo Feed Service Open House In Shiner Area
Texo Feeds and Seeds announces an all day open house on Saturday April 3 at the Farmers Gin to introduce the Texo Feed Service for the Shiner trade. Les Miller and George Reese of Burrus Feed Mills will attend to offer free consultations on cattle hogs poultry and dairy stock health and feeding. The Shiner Farmers Cooperative Gin and Mill Association becomes exclusive dealer and will serve the community.
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Texo
Farmers Gin
Shiner
Les Miller
George Reese
Burrus Feed Mills
Shiner Farmers Co-operative Gin and Mill Association
Eichenlaub Lodge Meets Sunday at Blucher Park
The Eichenlaub Lodge will meet Sunday April 4 at 2 30 p m at Blucher Park. All members are urged to be present. A social will follow the meeting. Members are asked to bring lunch. Mrs Homer Sommerlatte President.
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Eichenlaub Lodge
Blucher Park
Homer Sommerlatte
Free program for farmers and dairy producers at Shiner High
A dairy meeting will be held in Shiner High School Gym on Tuesday April 6 at 8 00 p m Farmers and dairymen of La vaca County and Shiner trade territory are invited to attend a milk and cream quality improvement meeting The Texas Dairy Products Association sponsors the series and several hundred farmers are expected There will be a display of dairy equipment a film on quality cream production and a talk by County Agent Mr Lindsey Equipment will be given away by Waldrop Creamery Ice cream will be served afterward.
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Shiner High School
Lavaca County
Shiner Trade
Texas Dairy Products Association
Lindsey
Waldrop Creamery
Mrs Thulemeyer Retires From School Trustee Post
Mrs Isabel Thulemeyer retires after thirty years of continuous service to the school system. She served twenty four years since the new building was erected and six years as trustee of the old building. Thulemeyer aims to make way for younger servants of the people. W G Stindt, board president, also retires after twelve years of service and commends the effort of civic and educational upbuildings.
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Isabel Thulemeyer
Thulemeyer
W. G Stindt
Regular Sunday Mass Planned at Dilworth Mission Church
Dilworth Mission Church announces regular Sunday Mass at 8 a m starting April 4 at the new location on Highway 200 near Shiner. Parishioners recently moved from the village to the more accessible site to serve the Dilworth parish. Father R C Hoffmann will lead the services.
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Dilworth Mission
Dilworth
Highway 200
Shiner
R. C. Hoffmann
Rail hearing set in Giddings Friday at ten
Citizens are urged to attend the railroad hearing in Giddings Friday at 10 AM. Representation from Yoakum to Waco will be present, with Shiner urged to join to show support for preserving passenger service on trains 51 and 52. All interested should gather at the Gazette Office at 8 AM.
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Giddings
Yoakum
Waco
Shiner
Gazette Office
Easter Services Draw Large Crowds Across Shiner Churches
Hundreds of worshippers gathered for Easter services in all Shiner churches. Despite a cool breeze, the weather remained pleasant and refreshing for the observances.
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Shiner
John Havel Dies After Internal Strife Funeral in Moulton
Funeral services for John Havel 68 a long time Komensky resident were held at Oehl Funeral Home Moulton with burial in Moulton City Cemetery The Rev W L Hightower officiated He was born Feb 6 1880 in Moravia Texas His wife Sophie Knezek and three daughters Mrs Martha Schwartz Mrs Alice Cuba of San Angelo Miss Hattie Havel of Bay City five grandchildren one sister Mrs Louise Kocick Schulenburg and two brothers E W Havel San Angelo Frank Havel Louise Texas survive The inquest verdict was death by his own action He had been ill and was found in an outbuilding at his home Mar 23 The family extends sympathy to the bereaved.
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John Havel
Komensky
Oehl
Moulton
Moulton City
W. L. Hightower
Flatonia Methodist Church
Moravia
Texas
Sophie Knezek
Martha Schwartz
Alice Cuba
San Angelo
Hattie Havel
Bay City
Louise Kocick
Schulenburg
E. W.,havel
Frank Havel
Louise
A. J. Darilek
Buske And Ward Named For Shiner School Trustees
The Shiner Independent school District ballots for Saturday April 3 list two candidates James Buske and Arthur Ward retiring trustees Isabel Thulemeyer and W G Stindt not seeking re election Citizens are urged to vote despite no contest as turnout was under 25 votes last year and new candidates need public support to take over responsibilities.
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Shiner Independent School District
James Buske
Arthur Ward
Isabel Thulemeyer
W. G. Stindt
Chamber of Commerce Regular Meeting Tonight
The chamber posts a regular meeting for Thursday at 7 30 p m attendance urged from all important businesses and full members to attend and participate.
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Chamber of Commerce
Dogwood Trails Open For Two Weeks In East Texas
East Texas hosts Dogwood Trails opening for a two week period this week. The event celebrates dogwood blossoms despite chilly weather, while the tale of the dogwood legend frames the flower as a memorial of the crucifixion with a cross shaped blossom and symbolic thorn crown.
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Texas
Jesus
Louis B Smolka Buried Saturday
Louis B Smolka age 70 died March 24 at his Fordtran Texas residence after a short illness. He lay in state at Kabena Funeral Home Hallettsville and Buffington Funeral Home Yoakum conducted a 9:45 a.m. service with a 10 a.m. Requiem Mass at Yoakum Catholic Church. Born in Czechoslovakia he emigrated 66 years ago and lived 57 years in Fordtran as a blacksmith. Survived by wife Julia two daughters four grandchildren one son one brother and one sister.
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Louis B. Smolka
Fordtran
Texas
Kabena Funeral Home
Hallettsville
Buffington Funeral Home
Yoakum
Yoakum Catholic
Joseph Pustka
Julia Sykora
Inez
Julia Smolka
B. J. Smolka
Joe Korenek
Koerth
George Lee Dycus
Wade Johnson
San Antonio
Rosie Smolka
Joe Smolka
Annie Forkell
High School P T A Meets April 8 Event
The High School P T A holds a meeting April 8 at 4 p m with Mrs Max Seidenberger directing a first grade number. Guest speaker Mrs Raymond Dierksen discusses Intolerance Prejudice Hatred Ignorance. Election of officers follows.
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P.T. A
Max Seidenberger
Raymond Dierksen
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Trustee Elections
Bunjes
Kokernot School
Green School
Henry Strauss
Blucher Lodge
Cub
Richter
Willie Veselka
Willie J. Veselka
American Legion
Eschenburg
Sts. Cyril and Methodius’ Church
J. J. Hanacek
George Spann
Alfred Tesar
Daniel Jirkovsky
Adolph Koncaba
Willie Wagner
Edgar Tasler
Edwin Otto
Daniel Gieptner
Joe Hartel
Robert Veit
V. F. W. and
H Legion Posts
Bill Mewes
Adolph Seidenberger
Clarence Trichel
Monroe Menke
Martin Baros
Johnnie R. Hajek
Andrew Brosch
Johnnie Cook
Morgan Sonntag
Wilbert Bender
Frank Strong
Freddie Koenig
Rudy Filip
Curt Messer
Bennie Simper
Bugler
Moulton Catholic Cemetery
E. Herman
Dilworth Mission Church
R. R
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