Record Crowd Attend Dairy Products Meeting
A Texas Dairy Products Association program in cooperation with Waldrop Creamery drew a record High School gym crowd on Tuesday night April 6. Neil Rasco opened the event and named Ray Seale as program chair. Homerstead of Schulenburg, Carnation representative, spoke. Two films Spills and Thrills and Home on the Farm were shown. Over 700 attended with visitors from Moulton Flatonia Hallettsville Yoakum and Gonzales. Waldrop Creamery served free ice cream.
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Texas Dairy Products Association
Waldrop Creamery
Neil Rasco
Ray Seale
Homerstead
Schulenburg
Carnation
Moulton
Flatonia
Hallettsville
Yoakum
Gonzales
C C Amsler Retires From City Council After Fourteen Years
C C Amsler retired from the City Council last week after fourteen years of service. He contributed to city improvements, led street commissions, and served as Mayor pro tem, carrying out duties with laudable motives and admirable performance.
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C. C. Amsler
Department of Street Commissioners
Hospital Births and Dismissals List
Hospital records show births: Mrs Henry Reichardt and baby boy. Mrs Gordon Anders and baby boy. Mrs James E Cimrhanzel and baby girl. Mrs Eugene J Chaloupka and baby girl. Mrs Anton Dolezal. Mrs J W Johnson. Mrs Ada Miller. Mrs Fritz Waskow. plus births for Mrs Joe Pesek Shiner and Mrs J J Siegel. Dismissals include Mrs Emil F Haas and Ad Cerny. Mrs Ed C Batey. Mrs E J Bevan. Mrs Theo Barta. Rosie Kana. Miss Janie Zissa. Miss Lillian Roeder. Mrs Chas Frierson. Mrs Louis V Farkus. Mrs Jerry Lopanec. H F Luedeke.
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Henry Reichardt
John J. Siegel
Gordon Anders
James E. Cimrhanzel
Joe Pesek
Shiner
Eugene J. Chaloupka
Anton Dolezal
Hallettsville
J. W. Johnson
Gonzales
Ada Miller
Sublime
Fritz Waskow
Yorktown
Emil F. Haas
Ad Cerny
Ed C. Batey
E. J. Bevan
Theo. Barta
Rosie Kana
Janie Zissa
Lillian Roeder
Chas. Frierson
Louis V. Farkus
Jerry Lopanec
H. F. Luedeke
St Elizabeth's Society to Meet After 8 Mass
The St Elizabeth's Society will hold a meeting Sunday April 18 after the 8 o'clock mass. All members are urged to attend.
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St. Elizabeth’s Society
Edwin's Place Grand Opening Near Shiner on Highway 200
Edwin's Place opens four miles east of Shiner on Highway 200 with a five room facility. The owner, Barcak, now powered and ready to serve, promises short orders, steaks and chicken, soft drinks, ice cream, beer, and welcomes public patronage starting Tuesday, April 20.
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Edwin
Shiner
Barcak
Illness strikes local man Tietjen after heart attack
We regret to report that Her man Tietjen is seriously ill in the local hospital after a severe heart attack Tuesday night.
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Herman Tietjen
Fish Dieoff Warning Issued in Welhausen Pasture Area
The Game Warden warns against fishing or swimming in Welhausen pasture waters after multiple fish deaths from an unknown cause. Water samples have been collected and analysis is expected within seven to eight days. The warning is issued for public protection by the Game and Fish League.
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Welhausen
Game & Fish League
New Aldermen Take Oath Of Office
Glade Welhausen and Felix L Hybner were sworn in as aldermen at a postponed city council meeting Wednesday night. Mayor Paul R Otto announced new appointments including Welhausen as mayor pro tem Hybner as parks commissioner Kasper as streets and Light and Water Plant commissioner Rogge as sanitation commissioner Wagener as treasurer and Canon as secretary.
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Glade Welhausen
Felix L. Hybner
Paul R. Otto
John F. Kasper
Theo Rogge
Arno Wagener
J. M. Canon
Cake Sale Saturday April 17 Sponsored by St Elizabeth Society
The St Elizabeth Society sponsors a cake sale at Roeder's butane store on Saturday April 17 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Kolaches and cakes will be sold to benefit the new Parish Hall.
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The
St. Elizabeth Society
Roeder
Butane
Horn Hollman Rites Read In Philadelphia Pa
Announcement of the marriage of John Hollman of Sao Paulo Brazil and Miss Curtis Horn of De Land Florida formerly of Waco. Ceremony read at the bride’s sister’s home in Philadelphia. The couple will reside in De Land Florida. Friends extend congratulations.
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John Hollman
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Curtis Horn
de Land
Fla
Waco
Philadelphia
Births Announced From Local Hospital For April Dates
Mr and Mrs James E Cimr hanzel announce the arrival of a daughter Linda Kay born April 9 at the local hospital weight 8 pounds 11 ounces. Her brother Danny welcomed her. Mr and Mrs Gordon Anders announce a first born son Gordon Kieth born April 10 weight 9 pounds 2 ounces. Mr and Mrs Henry Reichardt announce a son Hal Ray born April 14 weight 7 pounds 12 ounces.
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James E. Cimrhanzel
Linda Kay
Danny
Gordon Anders
Gordon Kieth
Henry Reichardt
Hal Ray
Shuman couple buys Hill Top Place on Old Hallettsville Rd
Mr and Mrs Louis Schuman formerly of Moulton have purchased the Hill Top Place formerly owned by Louis Kurtz on the Old Hallettsville Road and have taken charge. Mrs Schuman is the former Dorothy Pesek of Shiner and Louis is the son of Mr and Mrs F Schuman of Moulton. They solicit patronage.
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Louis Schuman
Moulton
Hill Top Place
Louis Kurtz
Hallettsville Road
Schuman
Dorothy Pesek
Shiner
Louis
F. Schuman
Decoration Day Services Held Sunday at City Cemetery
The annual Decoration Day ceremony at City Cemetery drew many visitors, despite chilly weather. Rev E J Oehlke opened with prayer, the Lutheran Junior Choir sang, Rev W L Hightower gave the address, and the United Choir performed. Mrs Ella E Lane spoke for the Cemetery Association and urged support. offerings totaled 39.32 dollars.
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E. J. Oehlke
Lutheran Church
W. L. Hightower
Methodist Church
United Choir
Ella E. Lane
Shiner Cemetery Association
Lane
J. E. Early
The
Baptist Church
Alois Kasper
80th Birthday Celebration for Mrs Aug Schramm
Mrs Aug Schramm celebrated her 80th birthday with a three day honor sparked by affectionate friends. Neighbors provided refreshments as visitors arrived starting Friday, gathering around a large open book shaped cake inscribed Happy birthday dear mother on your 80th birthday.
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Aug. Schramm
Rain Taps Shiner Area With Light Showers
A welcome shower of .85 inches and a light norther fell Tuesday afternoon in the Shiner community. Rural sections reported heavier rainfall and some hail.
S. S. Devall Named Postmaster at County Capital
Col onel S. S. Devall is confirmed by the U S Senate as Postmaster of Hallettsville. He is a son in law of the late W T Bagby. Devall and his two sons answered the call of their country in World War I.
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S. S. Devall
Hallettsville
U. S. Senate
Mr. Devall
W. T. Bagby
Landry Explains New King Cotton Products
A cotton meeting at City Hall drew about 200 planters as W J Landry discussed National Cotton Council efforts to unify research and promote cotton use. He highlighted new products like bonded cord insulation and flameproof cotton fabrics, and described council support for commercialization and advertising campaigns.
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Landry
KING
W. J. Landry
National Cotton Council
W. D. Landry
South
Texas
Mr. Landry
Council
America
King Cotton
Fish and Game League Sets May 6 Meeting Date
The Fish and Game League board met April 5 at Welhausen Recreation Grounds to plan the annual membership meeting for May 6 at 7 p m. Committees were named for program, food, ground arrangements, dues, and nominating tasks. Members are urged to attend and bring a steak to the monthly steak fry.
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Fish & Game League Directors
The
Fish and Game League
Welhausen Recreation Grounds
Lavaca County Soil Improvements Boost Yields and Terracing
Lavaca County reports 70 percent of farm land terraced, with 1800 more acres to terrace in 1948. Corn yield rose from 25 to 35 bushels per acre on treated land, and cotton yields increased. overall soil improvement added about one million dollars in value in 1947. Public bond issue for county roads failed by 21 votes, impacting rural infrastructure amid muddy seasons.
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Lavaca County
Lavaca
Death of John Tietjen in Oklahoma City
Relatives received word last week of John Tietjen death in Oklahoma City. He was 76 and is survived by sister Mrs. Aug Ritter of New Braunfels and brothers Herman and Henry Tietjen of Shiner. He left the community years ago and had little contact with local relatives since then.
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John Tietjen
Oklahoma City
Mr. Tietjen
Aug Ritter
New Braunfels
Herman
Henry Tietjen
Shiner
Tietjen
Shiner Vote On Bond Issue Question Totals
The west box vote presided by Herbert Discher and assistants polled 133 votes with 100 for bond issue and 33 against. The cast box led by Theo Rogge recorded 115 votes with 81 for bond and 34 against. Assistants were Joe Hughs Ed Busch Albert Seidenberger Frank Tasler and Leo Hybner.
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Herbert Discher
Joe Hughs
Ed Busch
Albert Seidenberger
Theo Rogge
Frank Tasler
Leo Hybner
Forty Hours Devotion At Sts Cyril And Methodius Church
Forty Hours Devotion begins Sunday at 9 30 Mass and runs through Tuesday night at Sts Cyril and Methodius Church. Holy Masses set for 6 30 and 8 00 a m Monday and Tuesday with evening services at 7 30 p m Sunday through Tuesday. Confessions listed Saturday and Sunday with neighbor priest assisting. Father John J Hanacek is pastor.
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Sts. Cyril and Methodius
John J. Hanacek
St Joseph's Society to Hold Special Meeting
The St Joseph's Society will hold a special meeting Sunday April 18 after the 8 o'clock Mass. All members are urged to attend.
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St. Joseph’s Society
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W. L. Henkhaus
Max L. Wolters
W. G. Stindt
Oscar Lichey
Alfonse Jaks
John Cook
Ray Welhausen
Ed Mueller
Everett T. Dawson
the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
John V. Lindsey
Waterloo
Agst
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