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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1941
Page
1
On Monday afternoon a heavy rain accompanied by a violent wind struck our town and caused damage. Rainfall reached 3 inches with electrical displays and some small hail. Trees and windows were broken and minor damage reported. Showers continued and the disturbance was confined to the city.
Shiner Fire Department responded to a Tuesday morning alarm at the Mrs A Bohman residence due to a short in the meter wiring. No damage was reported and the incident caused no injuries.
Mr and Mrs Eddie Grossman of Dilworth welcome their first child a girl Bettie Jane born Friday in the local hospital weighing 6 pounds. Mr and Mrs Ben Riha report a baby girl Diana Dell born August 1 weighing 10 pounds, their first child.
The United Dr Martin Luther Church announces Sunday School at 9 a m and Divine Service in English at 10 a m English service. Dreyer hosts English service at 8 p m on Sundays, with Thursday 8 p m. Senior League meets Saturday at 5 30 p m and Junior Choir participates. Rev Richard Schuetze invites all to hear the sermon Seven Baskets of Spiritual Food and to care for the soul first.
The churchs weekly Lesson Sermon for all Christ Science churches on Sunday August 10 centers on the Golden Text The fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth from Ephesians 5 9 and includes the Joel 2 27 28 citation I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh and ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel and that I am the Lord your God and none else
Shiner Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by Superintendent H. Cammack, Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Training Union at 6:30 p.m. directed by Mrs. R. B. Harris, Evening Worship at 8:00 p.m. Midweek prayer Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Minister Rayford Harris extends a cordial welcome to all.
Enter to worship depart to serve. Morning worship at 11 and evening worship at 8 on every second and fourth Sunday. Sunday School at 10. You are welcome to worship with us.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church invites visitors to English services on the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. and German services on the fourth Sunday at 3 p.m. Pastor Henry C. Nickel presides. Visitors warmly welcomed.
Supt J Auld announced the board moved the start from September 1 to September 8 to aid rural families after late crops. The calendar lists Sept 8 registration at 9:45 am and Sept 9 classes begin, with Armistice holiday Nov 11 and Thanksgiving break Nov 27-28 among other dates.
Shiner Brewers win two from Hallettsville Jaycees at home in a Sunday doubleheader. Highlights include strong pitching by Baker and solid defense led by Holchak and Calhoun, with notable performances by Fischnar Strauss and Marcak. The affair also notes local hires at Shiner High School, with Mathias and De Mauri elected to teaching posts.
Mrs C B Stratman and children express sincere thanks for flowers visits and sympathy during illness and death of husband and father. They praise Doctors Wagner and Boyle nurses on duty and Revs Schuetze and Wolfsdorf for medical aid and comforting words. May God bless you.
Gov. W Lee O Daniel was sworn in today as the successor to the late Morris Sheppard to serve the unexpired term. Senator Connally escorted him to the chair as McKellar presided and O Daniel signed the Senate register. The oath followed by a friendly reception from Texas Representatives and fellow Senators.
Thursday night at 8 15 p m the La Feria Bombers meet the Shiner Sluggers on the high school diamond with admission 10 cents.
There will be a meeting of all boys attending Shiner High School this coming year who are interested in Vocational Agriculture and shop work. The meeting is on Thursday night August 14 at 8 p m in the High School study hall. Each boy should bring his father. Attend regardless of prior contact by Mr Auld or Mr Ross.
Lavaca County ACA issues deadlines for destroyed cotton under the AAA program. August 15 1941 sets the boiling maturity date. destruction must occur before or within ten days after official measurement notice. Producers with notices before August 5 must destroy and notify by August 15. others must destroy and notify within ten days of their notice.
The social event planned by the Herman Sohns Sisters has been postponed indefinitely, delaying anticipated gatherings and fundraising efforts.
Shiner Chapter No 272 of the Eastern Star will hold its regular meeting on August 12 at 8 p.m. All members are requested to attend. Eula Schultz W M.
The P T A will meet on August 14 at 3 30 p m at the home of Mrs H G Koether. Ella Koether is president of the organization.
Coke R. Stevenson, 53, ranchman and lawyer, becomes Texas governor just before noon as Gov. W. Lee O Daniel leaves to join the Senate. He signs a land deed in Kimble County, vows the oath next Friday at inauguration, and jokes about a few feeble remarks to an audience.
After the second Mass on Sunday August 10 the Blessed Virgin Society will hold its meeting. All members are urged to attend.
County Clerk D. L. Hudson notes many inquiries about birth certificates while stating none are generally required except for pension or job applications. He promises to inform the public if future rulings change and offers to help anyone seeking a certificate.
Carl W. Riedle aged 54 years 11 months 18 days died at home on Route 1 Yoakum at 6 45 a m Sunday August 3 1941 He married Bertha Hagans January 16 1912 Rev Wolfsdorf at the bride s home They leave wife and two sons Warner and Herbert Funeral 3 00 p m Monday August 4 Rev Schuetze officiating Herman Sons Cemetery bearers H F Barre John Beckerman E R Poth Henry Blank Otto Rin dorff Otto Binckleberg condolence offered to survivors.
The Senior Luther League will meet Thursday night August 7 at the Lutheran Church. All members are urged to be present and new members are welcome.
A list of current hospital inpatients includes Lillie Roz novsky Ad Opera Miss Vera Hauschild Mary Stiborek Victor Stanek Porter Ross Mrs Louise Havel Shiner Miss Clara Welhausen Flatonia Robert Schaefer Dilworth Arno G Stratman Houston Mrs Jim Reindl Moulton Frank Shimek Schulenburg and Mrs Ben Riha Wied Dismissed patients are Victor Stanek Mrs Paul Discher Ruth Flores Yoakum Mrs Ralph Ingram San Antonio Mrs Eddie Grossman and baby Dilworth Mrs Clyde Jones Flatonia Mary Urban Waelder
Runs batted in list Carter Black Sobotik Michalec Marek with totals. Stolen base credited to Marcak. Two base hits by Carter Sobotilk Baker and a three base hit by Black. Pitchers Rothbauer Valigura Baker struck out with counts. Team left on base figures Halletts ville and Shiner.
The Dickson Branch of the Farmers League will meet on Thursday August 14. The meeting aims to address important questions about the organization and its official publications.
Mrs. Paul Hinze expresses sincere gratitude to Drs Wagner and Boyle, the nurses, Rev Schuetze, and all who sent cards, flowers, or visited her during her recent illness.
We express sincere thanks to friends neighbors Rev Barton and the choir for their kindness and services. Grateful from Mr and Mrs Tom Slovak and family and Mr and Mrs Frank Schovajsa and family.
For Permanents in all latest styles and types of beauty work call FT CHAR'S Beauty Shop, Phone 137.
Louis Stoever and Miss Wilma Pfeil were wed at United Dr. Martin Luther Church Kenedy on August 2 in a double ring ceremony. The couple will reside in Kenedy after a reception at the bride’s parents’ home. Out of town guests included Stoever and Pfeil relatives from Nordheim Yorktown Weesatche Runge Cuero and Kenedy communities.
The Junior Choir Group I, a smaller ensemble, will meet at the church this Saturday at 5 30 PM for rehearsal and singing.
C B Stratman of Shiner died at three a m Thursday from cerebral hemorrhage burial set for Saturday at ten o clock in Shiner Stratman longtime secretary to W D Green and to Julia Green in Wilson for about thirty years Wilson State Bank to close Saturday until 1 pm in his memory
Rt Rev Mons L P Netar dus visits San Antonio on Friday. Lt Sgt Oldrich Stiborek stationed in Las Vegas arrived Friday after learning his sister is seriously ill in the local hospital. He traveled 1682 miles in 28 hours. Marie improves nicely. Rosa Gasser of R C A Co on a two week vacation at home with guest Evelyn Eddy en route from New York to Shreveport. Mrs H Stuermer of Nordheim visited Mrs H G Hollmann Friday.
The Bombers Valley Champs leg team and the undefeated 42 straight games group meet Shiner St girls on Thursday night August 7 at 8 15 p m. A high school matchup pitting strong offense against tough defense.
The C Y O District gathered Sunday afternoon with over 250 attendees in St Cyril and Methodius Church for devotion Benediction and a constructive business session. Rt Rev Msgr Netardus Father Drozd and district officers led prayers resolutions were discussed and passed. A nautical themed picnic followed at Welhausen Dam with marigolds and life savers in a sunken garden setting.
Joe A. Morkovsky a 39 year old railway mail clerk of 123 Fair Avenue died Tuesday in a San Antonio hospital. Services Thursday morning from his residence, a solemn mass at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, father Alois, three sisters, five brothers and multiple relatives.
Lavaca County issues marketing cards to farms with planted and measured cotton. Stamps will be issued as farms are audited, with Parity Applications prepared. Cards and stamps are not at the county office and can be signed for at Yoakum August 11, Shiner August 12, Moulton August 13, Moravia August 15.
For your next permanent go to Marburgers Beauty Shop phone no 4. The notice invites customers to visit for beauty services and promises professional styling.
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