Bundles for Britain ships surgical instruments to Britain
The Bundles for Britain warehouse at 112 West 89th Street reports 17 000 plus surgical tools valued at 21 000 ready for shipment to the British Red Cross via the American Red Cross within 24 hours. Duchess of Levis, executive chair, notes 40 000 additional instruments await at the warehouse to support urgent medical aid including X ray machines and maternity help. Public appeal made for donations at Old City Hall Sewing Room each Monday at 2:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
West 89Th Street
British Red Cross
American Red Cross
Duchess of Levis
Undies For
Tg Bs
Bundles For Britain
Old City Hall
United Dr Martin Luthers Church May Festival
The notice invites the community to the United Dr Martin Luthers Church May Festival at Bluecher Park on Mothers Day May 11 with a program of entertainment and lunch served. It calls for mutual goodwill and understanding in Shiner and encourages church attendance with a final appeal that without church there is no Sunday. Reverend Richard Schuetze leads the community event announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orieona
Otley
Bluecher Park
Richard Schuetze
Probation After Death Lesson Sermon Set for Sunday
Christian Science Services announce the Sunday Lesson Sermon theme Probation After Death with the Golden Text from 1 Corinthians 6:14 and a citation from 1 Timothy 6:12 urging faith and a lasting profession before witnesses. The article notes the intent for all Christ Scientists churches to read the lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Shiner Baptist Church Service Schedule
The Shiner Baptist Church lists Sunday School at 10:00 a m with H Cammack as superintendent Morning Worship at 11:00 a m Union service at 6:30 p m directed by Mrs R B Harris Evening Worship at 7:30 p m Midweek prayer on Wednesday at 7:30 p m The note offers a cordial welcome to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Baptist Church
H. Cammack
Union
R. B. Harris
Emmanuel Lutseran Church Services at 3 p.m monthly
Emanuel Lutseran Church announces end of month services at 3 p.m. Each fourth Sunday a German service also at 3 p.m. Parishioners are cordially welcomed to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel Lutseran
Henry Ceet
Mrs. Annie Hranitzky 1859 82 Dies in Mount Olive
Mrs Annie Hranitzky Sr aged 82 of Mount Olive died last Thursday at 2 15 pm Funeral was Saturday at 9 am in the family home Rev R Harris officiated at the grave Interment in Shiner City Cemetery Rev G Kuratko administered last rites Pallbearers were M E Wolters Louis Trautwein I E Valenta Anton Pesek P R Otto Emil Schroeder She was born in Houston March 6 1859 married Joseph Hranitzky in Cat Springs in 1877 eight children survived no mention of location for most relatives
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Joe Hranitzky Sr
Mount Olive
R. Harris
Shiner City
G. Kuratko
M. E. Wolters
Louis Trautwein
I. E. Valenta
Anton Pesek
P. R.otto
Emil Schroeder
Houston
Annie Kveton
Joseph Hranitzky
Cat Springs
Joseph
Manuel
Florence
Annie C. Ham
Olive
Martha Ashley
Galveston
Beauty Shop Closed For Out Of Town Notice
Notice states the beauty shop will close from May 18 to June 1 due to the owner being away. A permanent appointment can be arranged before May 14 dated by Mrs Vlasta Marburger with phone contact 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vlasta Marburger
Firemen Convention Visitors Honor Smithville Hospitality
Shiner visitors to the Firemen's Convention in Smithville on Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Victor Treptow Mr. and Mrs. Slanina Mr. and Mrs. E J Kempe W C Schmidt Ad Richter Tom Dolezal Chas Miculka Glade Welhausen J F Koncaba Bee Bednar Ad J Bednar George Valis and E L Balusek All praised Smithville hospitality The next convention will be in Flatonia in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Smithville
Victor .Treptow
Slanina
E. J. Kempe
W. C. Schmidt
Ad. Richter
Tom Dolezal
Chas. Miculka
Glade Welhausen
J. F. Koncaba
Bee” Bednar
Ad. J. Bednar
George Valis
E. L. Balusek
Flatonia
MASS MEETING OF FARMERS LEAGUE LAST SUNDAY
A large turnout attended the county Farmers League meeting at Henk haus last Sunday. Representative Roger Q. Evans spoke on ways for farmers to raise income. Co Supt Eilers explained the 12 grade system and rural school impact. Rep Hobbs reviewed Legislature work while letters from cotton breeders praised using cotton bags for seed. Walter Malec warned of farm population decline. Shiner chosen as next meeting site.
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Farmers League
Henkhaus
Roger Q. Evans
Co. Supt
Eilers
Rep
Hobbs
Walter Malec
Shiner
Sunshine Twins Postponed at St Lud Mila Academy
The Senior Class of St Lud Mila s Academy postpones the Sunshine Twins play to Monday April 28 at 7 30 pm in the Gymnasium Auditorium due to bad weather. The comedy promises a smooth professional performance from start to finish.
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St. Ludmila’s Academy
Little Boy Falls From Car Near Yoakum
Hugo Raymond Stoeltje, one and a half, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Stoeltje, suffered head injuries last Wednesday after falling from a car en route to Shiner from Lone Tree near Yoakum. He was taken to Huth Memorial Hospital and, by Tuesday, returned home in satisfactory condition with no serious outcomes anticipated.
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Hugo Raymond
Hugo Stoeltje
Shiner
Justice Court Convicts Two Swindlers in City Case
Edward Thompson and Lonnie Stevens, both colored, were tried in justice court on a swindling charge. They were found guilty and fined $50 each plus court costs. J P Kloesel presided. County Attorney Wm Allen prosecuted for the State and F J Saunders Jr of San Antonio defended the defendants. Jurors included John Hoffmann foreman Wm Zappe Sr Ed Kubecka John Beal Prof J Mil Auld and Gus Zander.
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Edward Thompson
Lonnie Stevens
Justice Court
J. P. Kloesel
Wm. Allen
F. J. Saunders Jr
San Antonio
John Hoffmann
Wm. Zappe Sr
Ed Kubecka
John Beal
J. Mil Auld
Gus Zander
Shiner Court Session Noted By Local Officials
Sheriff Harvey Lee of Colorado County and Constable Geo Aschenbeck of Moulton attended court matters in Shiner on Monday. The presence of these officials underscored routine judicial activity in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Lee
Colorado
Copatable
Weimar
Houston's Son Named U.S. Senator by Texas Governor
April 21. Andrew Jackson Houston, son of Sam Houston, was appointed United States senator by Governor W Lee O Daniel at the San Jacinto battlefield celebration. He serves until June 28 when a special election will fill the unexpired term of the late Morris Sheppard. The governor cited history in praising Houston and noted no prior recommendations for the post.
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Houston
Andrew Jackson Houston
Sam Houston
Texas
Battle of
San Jacinto
United States
W. Lee O’daniel
Morris Sheppard
O’daniel
Shiner Girl Hosts Short Course Guests at TSCW
Denton April 22 Miss Aline Wolters of Shiner served as special hostess and guide at the fifteenth annual Short Course at Texas State College for Women last week. Over 1000 women from 35 north Texas counties attended the event conducted with the extension service of A and M College. Wolters majors in business administration and is the daughter of Edwin Wolters.
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Denton
Aline Wolters of
Shiner
Texas State College For
North Texas
A. & M. College
Shiner Public School Program Highlights Local Visit
Shiner Public School presented a program on April 20 featuring remarks from Dr Jack and Dr Kahn. The ceremony included acts by the faculty, a Military Escort, and performances by the Girls Sextet including Eve Nweeer Iris Baca and Viola Macha. The event concluded with good will addresses to area seniors and invited visits to Shiner.
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Wing
Miliary Escort
Bis
He Girls Sextet
Bewethel Baros
Evenweeer
Viola Macha
Epurger
Iris Baca
Sang “Brahms
Jimmy
Mexicali
Bashful Bobby High School Play Draws Big Crowd
The Shiner High School auditorium hosted the Senior Class play 1941 Bashful Bobby on Friday night April 18. The performance featured the senior class finale with I am an American sung by all, ten Dainty Damsels dressed as girls dancing Ten Pretty Girls, and strong character portrayals reflecting life as it might have been. The red white and blue theme appeared throughout with Evelyn Seidenberger reading Patriotism and Mrs Edwin Gehrels at the piano.
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Shiner High School
Bobby
Evelyn Seidenberger
Edwin Gehrels
Wolters Party Returns From Trip To Big Lake
Mr M E Wolters with Oscar Wolters and Emil Schulz of Schulenburg returned Thursday from a trip to Big Lake. They report the country there looking fine with plenty of sheep and goats. In San Angelo they called on Dr Victor Schulze who was on a call, and they also viewed Mrs Schulze and their beautiful new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Wolters
Oscar Wolters
Emil Schulz
Schulenburg
Big Lake
San Angelo
Victor Schulze
Sunshine Twins at Gymnasium Auditorium Event
The Sunshine Twins are slated to perform at the gymnasium auditorium on Monday April 28. Details on start time and admission are not given in the fragment.
Plan to see Gone With The Wind at Palace Theatre
Sunday and Monday two showings daily at 2 30 p m and 7 30 p m with doors opening at 2 00 p m and 7 00 p m.
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Palace Theatre
New Baby for Mr and Mrs Leonard Dreyer Ronald Born
Mr and Mrs Leonard Dreyer welcome a baby boy born April 16. He will be named Ronald. The mother’s prior name was Miss Sadie Knippa.
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Leonard Dreyer
Ronald
Sadie Knippa
Bohmann Menke Wedding at United Dr. Martin Luther Church
Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock Marie Selma Menke daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Menke and Ed gar J Bohmann son of Mr and Mrs Henry Bohmann of Stockdale exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony officiated by Pastor R Schuetze. The church glowed with pink roses and the chancel was curtained with floral arrangements. Ushers Ed win Jahne and Leonard Valek lit candles as pre wedding music featured Anine Zappe and Irene Klos. The bride wore white satin and lace with orange blossom coronet and carried white calla lilies. the groom wore a light blue suit with a white carnation boutonniere. The couple, graduates of Shiner and Stockdale High Schools, will reside in the F Winkler apartment after a three tier wedding cake reception for close family and friends. Out of town guests included Bohmann and Sells families of Stockdale, Stroman family of Eagle Pass, Virginia Vogelsang of Austin and George Vogt of San Antonio.
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United Dr. Martin Luther Church
Marie Selma Menke
Henry Menke
Near Town
Edgar J. Bohmann
Henry Bohmann
Stockdale
R. Schuetze
Edwin Jahne
Leonard Valek
Anine Zappe
Irene Klos
Lohengrin
Alton Tieken
Ruby Menke
Helen Sue Stroman
Eagle Pass
Miss Stroman
Johnnie Cook
Shiner
Shiner High School
Tieken Bakery
Kasper Wire Works
Stockdale High School
F. Winkler
Sam Sells
Aaron Sells
W. B. Stroman
Virginia Vogelsang
Austin
George Vogt
San Antonio
Card of Thanks for kindness after accident
We are deeply grateful to many friends for kindness after our accident and hospital stay. Special thanks to Doctors Wagner and Boyle, the nurses, and those who brought flowers. We hope every kind act will be repaid many times.
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Wagner
Boyle
Sunshine Twins Play Postponed by St Lud Mila’s Class
The St Lud Mila’s Class Play Sunshine Twins has been postponed to April 28. This change affects cast and audience planning at the school venue.
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Sunshine Twins
St. Ludmila
NYA Notice For Miss Sarah Hoey At Shiner City Hall
Miss Sarah Hoey of the NYA will attend at Shiner City Hall on the first and third Mondays of each month at 10 45 a m local time.
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Sarah Hoey
Shiner City Hall
Baptism for Infant Son of Mr and Mrs Emil Kurtz
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Emil Kurtz, born April 14, was baptized by Rev Bily and named Louis. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Laddie Konvicka.
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Emil Kurtz
Bily
Louis
Laddie Konvicka
Green and Kopecky Schools Win Distinction
The Shiner area honors Green and Kopecky schools as Rudy Jemelka of Green is valedictorian with 95.1 percent and Daniel Zissa of Kopecky is salutatorian at Lavaca County Seventh Grade exams. Over 200 students participated. graduation is May 31 at Hallettsville High School Auditorium with Dr. L A Woods as principal speaker and the Shiner High Band performing.
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Shiner
Green
Kopecky
Rudy Jemelka
Lavaca County
Daniel John Zissa
Soluce
Chas. Strauss
Arthur Ward
Hallettsville High School
L. A. Woods
Shiner High School
Daniel Zissa
Helen Kloesel
C. L. Steinberg
Boeithel
Franklin Brenek
Sweet ‘Home
Elroy Fertsch
New ‘Kinkler
Joyce Mladen
Thanking Friends for Kindness After Mothers Death
The family of Mrs. Annie Hranitzky expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for comfort and support after her passing. Special appreciation is given to Rev. Harris for comfort, the choir, Rev. Kuratko, and all who sent flowers. May God reward you all. Her Children.
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Annie Hranitzky
Harris
Kuratko
Funeral for Miss Mozelle Chenault Set Wednesday
Miss Mozelle Chenault died early Tuesday in Shiner hospital at age 28. Funeral services will be held at 10 o clock Wednesday morning at Robertson and Seydler chapel with Rev. Hal C. Wingo and Rev. E A Franks officiating and interment in City Cemetery. Survivors are her parents, Mr and Mrs J W Chenault, and two brothers Charles Polk Chenault and William Maurice Chenault. She was principal of the Eakernot school and had been a teacher in that district, known throughout Gonzales County.
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Robertson and Seydler
Jennie Mozelle Chenault
Shiner Hospital
Chenault
Hal C. Wingo
First Baptist Church
E. A. Franks
Louis Simersky
Budge Goodwin
Arnold Stanek
Bernie Ryan
Joe Edwards
G. E. Bradley
J. W. Chenault
Dilworth
Charles Polk Chenault
William Maurice Chénault
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Alpine
Shiner Brewers at Halletsville Sunday on local diamond
Jaycees announce a Sunday April 27 3 30 pm game between Shiner Brewers and Halletsville at the local diamond. Both teams are evenly matched with three starts and a thriller expected. Bleacher seats for about 150 back the backstop offer tree shade and a chance to view a competitive matchup. Shiner lost 4 1 to Weimar while Seville and Victoria have two wins each.
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Jaycees
Hallettsville
Goa
Shiner
Seville
Victoria
Brewer
Weimar
Fire Department Equipment Request to Local Jurisdiction
A formal request from the local fire department asks for listing of all equipment the community can provide in emergencies. It seeks numbers and sizes of fire extinguishers boats salvage gear oxygen cutting torches emergency kits ladders and their lengths to aid flood and fire responses.
Shiner Garden Club Plans Tea After Rose Show Missed
The Shiner Garden Club met with Mrs. E. G. Buske on Friday April 18. The group could not arrange the Rose Show and discussed a tea slated for May. Flower Committee members include Rudy Valente Wagnen Uiene Arno Wagener and C J Drep The next meeting is May 16 at 3 00 p m with Mrs Ernest
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Shiner Garden Club
E. G. Buske
Frieday
Rudy Valente
FM. Wagnen Uiene
Arno Wagener
C.J
Ernest
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DR. Martin Luthers
Christian Science Services
Stance Arene
Gus. Weller
Ernc
Altair
Jake Kveton
Ida Kveton
Sealy
Chas. Keer
San Felipe
Julia Kaiser
F. Kaiser
Earl Kaiser
U. S
Senator
Shiner Girl
TSCW
Miss Wolters
Edwin Wolters
Stuent
Shiner Public School
Ram
King
Oon
Jackst
Auld
Dr. Kahn
Shi
IOR
Wagner Nee
Vera Hauschild
August Hartman
de Wailer
Agnes Cizek
Adela Knezek
Moulton
M. G. McMaster
Crosby
H. J. Striebeck
Witting
Bohmann
Menke
Nya
Green and Kopecky
Mozelle Chenault
Shiner Brewers
Ff Hallettsville Jasun
Mazoch
Cf 'Brunk
Boeer
Lindma
Kana
Polach
J. Boeer
Ape
Marcak
Strauss
Aenean
Calhoun
Michalec
Stevens
Baker
Garbade
Robinson
Fischner
Enemene
Miksch
Lach
W. Boeer
Boxer
Lindemann
Oifice
Hughes
Brewers
Hallettsville Jaycees
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