Shiner Debaters Win District Meet Honors
Coach Wright and students Dorothy Jean Blohm and Geneva Seims led Shiner to the District Championship in Debate. Dorothy Jean captured first in Ready Writing, while Erwin Liebhafsky took third in Junior boys declamation. The squad also earned four firsts in Latin at the District and other honors, reflecting strong academic and competitive performance.
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Wright
Dorothy Jean Blohm
Geneva Seims
Dorothy Jean
Erwin Liebhafsky
Erwin
Geneva
Michna School Elects New Principal for 1935 36 Term
The trustees of Michna School announce the election of Miss Emily Schovassa as Principal for the 1935 36 term with Miss Lillian Orsak as assistant. The change follows the resignation of Mrs Eula Schultz which was accepted with regret.
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Michna School
Emily Schovassa
Lillian Orsak
Eula Schultz
Charlottenburg School Reelects A E Tampke for 1935 36
Charlottenburg School reelected Principal A E Tampke for the 1935 36 term with Mrs Tampke as assistant and Arthur Ward as the third teacher. Trustees held a patrons meeting last week where patrons endorsed all three teachers by a wide majority.
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A. E. Tampke
Charlottenburg
Graduation Exercises at Boundary Line School
Boundary Line School will hold graduation exercises Tuesday night April 28 at 8 oclock. Public cordially invited.
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Boundary Line School
Shiner Hatchery Season Closes With Last Dates
Shiner hatchery ends season with final setting dates on April 22 and April 29. Customers advised to place orders for custom hatching and baby chicks in advance. W. L. Henkhaus.
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W. L. Henkhaus
Hatchery Reports Splendid Hatch After Lightning
The Shiner Hatchery reports a splendid hatch Tuesday morning with no ill effects from lightning observed in last week's hatch.
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Shiner
Easter Time is Candy Time at Shiner Drug Co
Easter orders urged as Shiner Drug Co advertises Easter candy and gifts with a rabbit delivery in Easter wrap. Store located at 15x2, inviting customers to place advance orders for holiday treats.
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Shiner Drug Co
Monroe Menke Upholds Bunjes Spelling Fame
The Gazette reports Monroe Menke a Bunjes senior speller received a perfect 100 percent on his state spelling paper from the State Inter scholastic League in Austin. Bunjes students again win multiple 100 percent certificates and take first in three county spelling divisions while Breslau and Charlottenburg case follow with final scores 87 to 80 to 78.
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The
Gazette
Monroe Menke
Bunjes School
Austin
the Gazette
Monroe
Bunjes
Charlottenburg
Breslau
Decoration Day Services Largely Attended
One of the largest crowds ever attended the annual decoration day exercises Sunday. The program by Kolar Stanek Post drew favorable comments with master of ceremonies Chas Cho vanetz. Music by Julius Schultz’s band and Mrs. L. E. Denmark’s choir were well received. Rev Wolfsdorf gave a German appeal. J C Jones, former Post Commander, spoke for Kolar Stanek Post to applause. Flowers were abundant as the Silent City appeared very beautiful.
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Kolar Stanek
Chas. Chovanetz
Julius Schultz
L. E. Denmark
Wolfsdorf
Schuetze
J. C. Jones
Death of F W Maelschen in San Antonio at 71
Frederick William Maelschen died at his home in San Antonio on Wednesday morning April 10, aged 71 years and 2 days. Funeral services were held at Floresville cemetery at 4 30 p m Thursday. He will be remembered by many old friends in this section where he lived before moving to Floresville.
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Frederick William Maelschen
San Antonio
Floresville Cemetery
Maelschen
Floresville
Death of Mrs. Wm Fechner in Taylor noted
Mrs. Wm Fechner formerly Miss Tinnie Lieck died at her Taylor home. Funeral services were held in Flatonia. She leaves husband two brothers John and Henry of San Antonio and three sisters Mrs. Robert Meyer of Waco Mrs. Annie De Witt of Johnson City Tenn and Mrs. W L Burton of Yoakum. Miss Tinnie once taught in Shiner and was a noted teacher.
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Shiner
Wm. Fechner
Tinnie Lieck
Taylor
Flatonia
Lieck
John
Henry
San Antonio
Robert Meyer
Waco
Annie de Witt
Johnson City
Tenn
W. L. Burton
Yoakum
Tinnie
Stolen Harmony stars Raft Bradley in romantic comedy thriller
A romantic comedy thriller with music and dancing titled Stolen Harmony features George Raft Grace Bradley and Ben Bernie. Palace shows Sunday and Monday.
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George Raft
Grace Bradley
Ben Bernie
Palace
Order of Holy Week Services in the Catholic Church
The schedule lists Wednesday at 4 p.m. German Devotion Way of the Cross, Thursday services at 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Evening devotion. Friday services at 9 a.m. with Bohemian Way of the Cross devotion at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. English devotion of the Way of the Cross. Saturday begins 7 a.m. Solemn Resurrection at 5 p.m. Sunday divine services at 8 and 9:30 a.m. Good Friday collection for missionaries and Easter Sunday collections for the Diocesan Seminary and orphanage. Lent ends Saturday at noon.
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Holy Land
L. P. Netardus
United Dr Luther Church Holy Week Services Schedule
United Dr Luther Church announces Holy Week events with English service and Eucharist on Thursday at 7 30 p m Good Friday 10 a m Easter Day 9 a m Sunday School 10 a m German Service 11 a m Confirmation and Eucharist The clergy available after services at phone 151 Message of hope Be cause I live ye shall live also Rev Richard Schuetze
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Richard Schuetze
Easter Sunrise Service at Welhausen Park
A community Easter Sunrise Service will be held at Welhausen Park next Sunday at 6:00 AM. Participants will hear a trumpet call at sunrise and sing the Old Rugged Cross at the cross site, followed by prayer and scripture. All are invited regardless of church or creed.
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Welhausen Park
Czech Moravian Brethren Easter Service Announcement
The Czech Moravian Brethren Church announces an Easter Monday service at 9 30 led by Rev Horak. All members and friends of the congregation are urged to attend.
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Horak
Methodist Sunday School Easter Program
The pupils of the Methodist Sunday School will present an Easter program at 7 45 Sunday night. An open invitation extends to all to attend the service and enjoy the events.
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Methodist Sunday School
Home Economics and German to Be Established at Shiner High
The Shiner school board votes to add Home Economics and German in the high school starting September. Estimated cost around 70,000 dollars, funded without tax increases. state reimbursements cover most teacher salaries first years. Home Economics aims beyond cooking, focusing on essential home management skills. credit awarded equally to other core subjects.
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Shiner High
State Department of Home Economics
Parent-Teachers’ Association
First National Bank
Schools of Shiner
Times
Local School Board Reorganizes with New and Returning Trustees
At the regular meeting Monday night two new trustees Wm Jaroszewski and W Tieken qualified along with H G Hollman who was re elected. Peter Kuhn was re elected President Wm Jaroszewski Vice President and H G Hollman re elected Secretary. The board favored installing Home Economics and voted to observe Good Friday as a holiday.
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Wm. Jaroszewski
W. Tieken
H. G. Hollman
Peter Kuhn
Easter Monday German Service at Dreyer Lutheran
Dreyer Lutheran Church announces an Easter Monday service at 11 a m with a German language liturgy and the Eucharist.
Immanuel Lutheran Church Lent and Easter Services
Immanuel Lutheran announces a German Lenten service Friday at 8 p m and an English Easter service with Holy Communion Sunday at 8 p m. Holy Communion will be celebrated before the Sunday service. Everyone is welcome. Pastor A Bohot.
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A. Bohot
Paster
Mrs Earl Fry Moves After Fall To Neighbor’s Home
Mrs Earl Fry who sustained slight injuries in a recent fall relocated Tuesday to an apartment in the home of Mrs C A Brie ger.
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Earl Fry
C. A. Brieger
No show on Good Friday Smoky on Thurs and Sat at the Palace
The notice states no performance on Good Friday while Smoky is scheduled for Thursday and Saturday at the Palace. It notes theater listings and times.
Parcel Post Sale and Tea by Ladies Aid at Blohm Building
The annual Parcel Post Sale and Tea of the Methodist Church Ladies Aid will be held Wednesday April 24 starting at 2 p m in the Blohm building. Public is invited.
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The
Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church
Blohm
Knight Templar Easter Service at Shiner Methodist Church
The Yoakum Commandery plans its annual Easter Service at 10 45 Sunday morning in Shiner Methodist Church Rev A Guy will deliver the message. Members include W C Schmidt C J and W W Garbade E J Merrem and Dr J W Boyle. A program of Easter music features an anthem a violin duet and a trumpet solo. Public invited.
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Yoakum Commandery
Shiner Methodist Church
A. Guyon
Shiner
W. C. Schmidt
Stella Wolters Russell
Evelyn Dreyer
Edith Wolters
Fiesta Week in San Antonio Opens with Battle of Flowers
Fiesta Week in San Antonio runs all next week with hourly events beginning Monday at 3 p.m. The entry of King Antonio XVII starts the celebrations, followed by a Pilgrimage to the Alamo at 6 45. Tuesday features a Battle of Flowers Fete at the auditorium and state convention activities. Wednesday and Thursday host conventions with the Coronation of Fiesta Queen at 8 p.m. Friday highlights the Battle of Flowers Parade at 4 p.m. Drive to the Alamo City to enjoy Fiesta week.
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San Antonio
Antonio XVII
The
Alamo
Alamo City
Big School Feast at Witting May 5
A traditional dinner event at Witting on Sunday May 5 offers stew and chicken served to adults for 25c and children 15c at noon. Pa tek's band will play day and night with a 50-50 dance. admission 40c. Refreshments and amusements, including beano and fish pond, available to all.
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Witting
Patek
Mrs Bumgarten and Miss Johnson Visit Mrs Williams
Mrs Susie Bumgarten and Miss Julia Johnson of Schulenburg were guests of Mrs C L Williams Sunday.
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Susie Bumgarten
Julia Johnson
Schulenburg
C. L. Williams
Brosch Family Visitors After Dental Convention
Dr and Mrs E A Brosch and their young sons from Wichita Falls called at the Gazette office Tuesday afternoon. Dr Brosch attended the State Dental Convention at Waco and will be joined en route home by his mother after a short stay in Shiner.
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E. A. Brosch
Wichita Falls
Gazette Office
Dr. Brosch
Waco
Shiner
For Sale 1930 Chevrolet Coupe in Ducol Paint
For sale is a 1930 Chevrolet coupe with new tires and a complete mechanical overhaul. It has a fresh Ducol paint job and is described as mechanically sound, promising many miles of service with terms available from Smith Motor Company in Gonzales Texas.
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Smith Motor Company
Gonzales
Tex
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Charlottenburg School
Wolters Brothers Co
F. W. Maelschen
Order of Holy Week
Methodist
Dreyer Lutheran Church
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Knight Templar
Methodist Church
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