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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1940
Page
1
Mrs. A. W. Otto welcomes her first grandson Milton Jr born in Yoa kum weighing 8 pounds. Allan Gordon arrived August 1 at Adolf Lichey residence weighing 9 1/2 pounds, first child for wir. and Mrs. Adolf Lichey. mother formerly Miss Louise Trealex.
Arrangements are made for the Chamber of Commerce Barbecue and Membership Meeting at Blucher Park at 7 p m on Thursday August 8 Mr Ben F Harigel editor of the La Grange Journal will deliver the principal address Those attending include about fifty guests from neighboring towns with Chamber officers and directors and the Shiner Band providing entertainment
A seven foot cotton stalk from the Ernest Pavlica place is shown at Wolters Brothers Store. The crop is generally poor this year due to heavy rainfall and a record shower during bloom. Farmers report widespread dying in Welds, with patches 50 to 80 percent dead.
WMITED DR. MARTIN BUTHER CHURCH features morning and evening services at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. with English service, a Dreyer English service at 8 p.m., a Tuesday 8 p.m. monthly meeting, Wednesday 2 p.m. Ladies Aid, and Friday 6:30 p.m. Junior. The piece urges Christians to bring others to Christ, urging action to help the wandering.
Rev Arthur Rector and wife will attend the 9 00 a m service with all friends invited. There will be no evening service and many are urged to attend morning worship. Sunday School at 10 00 a m with pupils in charge of the vacation Bible School and its outlined program. Come to hear it.
Christian Science services announce the Lesson Sermon to be read in all churches on Sunday at 11:00 am. The Golden Text from Psalms 143:10 asks to be taught to do God's will with spirit leading to righteousness, while John 5:17 notes Jesus stating his work mirrors the Father.
Sunday School starts 10 a m led by T H McDonald. Sermon at 11 a m by the Pastor. Training Union at 7 p m led by Mrs Rayford Harris. Sermon at 8 p m by the Pastor. Midweek service on Wednesday at 8 p m.
Henry C. Nickel, pastor, announces English services on the second Sunday monthly at 3 p.m. and German services on the fourth Sunday monthly at 3 a.m. Visitors are warmly welcomed.
Rev and Mrs J W Caldwell Jr of Waelder celebrate the birth of a daughter weighing 9 pounds at the 40 Cal Hospital on Wednesday morning. The baby’s name is Nas Waluene.
Names of patients include Ernest Janak Wied Robert Carr Cistern Anton Rudolf Flatonia Myrie Bloomer Austin J W Caldwell Waelder Leonard Wehman Edwin Rabe Frank Mary Shiner. Dismissed patients include Joe Jiral Yoakum Mrs Charlie Beren Moulton Mrs R B Harris Mrs Adelia Gehrels Mrs Anton Schaefer Shiner.
Mrs. F. J. Knesek nee Johanna Chovanec died at age 80 at her Moulton home Friday. Funeral held at Moulton Catholic Church, burial in Schulenburg Cemetery next to husband. Survived by daughters Mrs. John Buchek of San Antonio and Miss Adella Knesek, son Edwin of Moulton, four grandchildren, brother L. E. Chovanetz of Houston, sister Mrs. Chas. Puste jovsky of Moulton. Attending funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hajek and Madlyn, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Chovanetz, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Muras, Mrs. F. J. Fietsam, and Mrs. Leo Strauss of Hallettsville.
Miss Adel Barcak and Melmath S Burton wed Tuesday at St Josephs Catholic Church with Rev Hug officiating. The bride wore white satin and gardenia head dress, carried white roses and lilies. bridesmaids wore lilac blue and pink gowns. Best man was Reinhold Jaroszewski. groomsmen Bennie Barcak and Ben Caka. Reception followed, then wedding dance at Kokernot Grove. couple will honeymoon in San Antonio and reside in Kokernot.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Strie beck and children of San Antonio spent Sunday and Monday in the H H Striebeck home Hans Wolters of San Antonio is visiting in Shiner
Anton Janik Sr. died at home on Tuesday August 6 at 1 am aged 67 years 11 months and 21 days after a long illness. Funeral at Shiner Catholic Church on Thursday August 8 at 9 am with Requiem High Mass. interment in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Survived by wife Sophie eleven children five sons and five daughters two brothers and five sisters and 20 grandchildren. He lived in Lavaca County most of his life as a farmer and was devoted to his Catholic faith. The Gazette offers sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.
Mrs. Anna Ziegelbauer nee Kasparek, 87, died Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. in San Antonio at the home of her daughter Mrs Ed Wright. A Vienna native, she had resided in San Antonio for ten years. Funeral held at Praha Catholic Church with a Requiem Mass. Survivors include six daughters, a son, and a sister, with pallbearers named. Attendees from here listed.
Miss Joyce Canon returned to Houston last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. D. Garbade of Flatonia spent Sunday in Shiner. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Marek and Miss Ann and Mr. and Mrs. Felix Marek returned from a trip to Carlsbad Cavern and other points of interest.
The Guadalupe Valley Electric Co op received a federal grant of 190000 dollars to build 275 miles of R E A lines serving 644 members across Lavaca Gonzales Wilson Caldwell and Bexar counties with Lavaca and Gonzales counties chief beneficiaries Over 50000 goes to Lavaca for 107 miles of line plus 30 miles awaiting approval Right of way easements in Lavaca are 80 percent complete staking will start soon and employees praise community cooperation Staking and construction promise local payroll and rural convenience upon completion
The Herder family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and after Mrs. Theresia Herder's death. Special thanks to Rev Schultze Dr Wagner nurses choir and flower senders. Your thoughtfulness will be remembered and God bless you all. William Herder and Children.
Postmaster Ed Herder recovers from several days of illness. Leona Valek of Davenport IA reports a 2000 mile six state trip with friends. Rt Rev Mons Netardus attended a K I T officers meeting in La Grange. Dorothy and Anna Marie Muras, visiting Vivian Navratil in Dallas, were feted at a dinner dance by Spec Freiden and his mother. They joined in White Rock Boat Club Parade in Freiden’s convertible. Vivian hosted a dance for cousins Monday night. Several families from Weimar attended a death in the Koenig family, Frank Koenig, 57, buried Friday. Annie Roeder of San Antonio visits Roe family. Mrs Oran Davis ill in Baylor Hospital Dallas. mother Mrs QO C Henkhaus at bedside.
The C Y O will hold its monthly meeting tonight August 8 at 8:00 in the Parish Hall. All members should attend for reports on the summer school of Catholic Action. Be present and show active membership.
Lavaca County Committee sets August 15 as final date to plow out excess cotton with a 10 day limit for those not yet notified of measurements. Wm E Cleveland, Secretary, Lavaca County ACA.
The Cuero Turkey Trot ters and the Shiner Brewers played a Sunday baseball game at Welhausen Diamond on August 11, featuring local teams in a spirited matchup.
Navy recruiting officer will be at the Yoakum Post Office from 8 a m to 5 p m Tuesday August 20 1940 for enlistment information. Residents interested in enlisting or seeking details should attend during the stated hours and date.
M A Hobbs thanks voters for backing his candidacy for State Representative in the July Democratic primary. He asks continued support in the run off, pledging a clean campaign and stating that the voters' interests are his own now and always.
Emil Chumchal sells his interest in the Gulf Service to Ben Novak effective Monday July 29. Novak asks friends to call and give him a share of their patronage.
Twenty three bales of new cotton have been received in Shiner to date, signaling early activity in the season. Local growers report steady shipments and anticipated demand as the market gauges fiber quality and prices in the coming weeks.
A reception at the Wm Zappe home followed the marriage of Langdon White and Miss Beatrice Zappe as Rt Rev Mons L P Netardus united them in Catholic ceremony. Guests included Mr and Mrs Zappe and witnesses, with extensive floral decor, musical selections, and a formal dining arrangement. Out of town attendees hailed from San Antonio Yoakum and Austin.
Entertainment Night invites the public to Sunken Garden on Friday August 9 at 8 PM featuring games a cake walk the game 42 and more recreation. Sponsored by the Neighborhood Home Demonstration Club for a night of fun and fellowship.
The population of Lavaca County Texas, as shown by a preliminary count from the Sixteenth Census taken April 1 1940, is 25468, compared with 27550 on April 1 1930. The 1940 figures are preliminary and subject to correction.
The Shiner Cubs gather for their monthly pack meeting at the Dr Wagner home on Friday August 9 at 7 30. A pet show with a circus theme will feature the cubs and cubbers. All members are urged to attend.
Shiner Brewers wallop Hallettsville Jaycees 27 to 6 in a Sunday clash on the Welhausen Diamond. Ernest Baker pitched seven innings for Shiner, with James Roeder finishing the eighth. Garbade and E Baker contributed multiple RBIs. Brewers aim to complete the season strong as three home games remain and gate receipts expected to cover costs.
L M Roeder thanks Prec 3 voters for support in the recent primary election and pledges faithful service as Public Weigher.
The first bale of cotton for Midway was brought in by Fred Veit on August 2. It was ginned free by Vrana's Gin and bought by Vrana's Gin for 9 cents, weighed 580 pounds and classed middling. Mr Veit received merchandise as a premium.
Shiner Chapter No 8138 of the Eastern Star will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday August 13 at 8 p m Members are requested to attend W M Tommie Amsler notes.
Rev and Mrs Rayford Harris express thanks to doctors nurses and many friends for sympathy flowers and kind deeds during illness and hospitalization. They offer prayers for heavenly blessings on all who cared for them.
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