Arch-Diocesan Catholic Dramatic Club Barbecue at Ot t iwe
Members of the Arch Diocesan Catholic Dramatic Club held an annual barbecue on Sunday at the State Park at Ot tiwe. Dinner and supper served to 150 people. Attendees included Rt Rev Mons L P Netardus Rev Ed Bily and many from Yoakum St Ann's San Antonio Leming Pleasanton Gonzales Shin er with numerous individuals listed from that area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch-Diocesan
Catholic Dramatic Club
Ottiwe
Yoakum
St. Ann’s
San Antonio
Leming
Pleasanton
Gonzales
Shiner
Mons
L. P. Netardus
Ed. Bily
Otto Sofka
Paul Klekar
W. J. Janecek
Notaries for Shiner 1939 41 list of officials
For the year starting June 1 1939 and ending May 31 1941 the notaries are Charles Chovanetz RFC 1 Raymond W Dierksen Mila da Hodanek W J Janecek O A Kosler F R Morgenthaler Paul A Otto Amos Pavlik V Richter W C Schmidt C B Stratmann Mary Strauss C B Welhausen and Peck Welhausen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Chovanetz
RFC
Raymond W. Dierksen
Milada Hodanek
W. J. Janecek
O. A. Kosler
F. R. Morgenthaler
Paul A. Otto
Amos Pavlik
V. Richter
W. C. Schmidt
C. B. Stratmann
Mary Strauss
C. B. Welhausen
Peck Welhausen
United Dr Martin Luther Church Weekend Schedule
Sunday School at 9 a m, Divine Service at 10 a m in German, English Service at Dreyer 8 p m. Wednesday 3 p m Lutheran Women's Society, Thursday 8 p m Brotherhood. Instruction Class 1939 1940 organized Saturday 2 p m September 9th. For more info see the Pastor. Rev Richard Schuetze notes faith and indifference to ward church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreyer
Lutheran Women’s Society
Richard Schuetze
Soul as Hope in Lord Set for Sunday Lesson
Christian Science services announce the Lesson-Sermon for August 13 at 11 a.m. The Golden Text proclaims The Lord is my portion, saith my soul, therefore will I hope in him from Lamentations 3 24. Included biblical citations include Sell that ye have and give alms and a treasure in the heavens from Luke 12 33 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ, Scientist
Baptist Revival to Begin September 10 at Local Church
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. preaching at 11:00 a.m. and prayer meeting at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday. B T U at 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Revival runs September 10 through September 17 with visiting preacher Rev. J. E. Roth from LaGrange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Roth
LaGrange
Immanuel Lutheran Church Service Schedule
Immanuel Lutheran Church lists English services on the first Sunday at 3 00 p m and German services on the third Sunday at 10 a m Pastor O C Schreiner welcomes all attendees and cites John 8 47 He that is of God heareth Gods words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Schreiner
John
Yoakum to Receive Air Field Soon
Approval of an air field site for Yoakum was announced Friday afternoon. The Civil Aeronautics Authority selected a 106.04 acre area near Petersville, just north of St. Annes church, with leases arranged for 15 years. The site will host runways, beacon lights, and a radio range station to provide weather and aviation information, with a 24 hour operation by four to five staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
T. L. Wilson
Petersville
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Washington, D. C
St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Chas. R. Horay
Hochheim Prairie
St. Anne’s Church
Beacon Site
Adamek
T. L. Watson
F. E. Adamek
E. B. Poth
Path
Texas
Lower Hochheim Road
San Antonio
Houston
Waco
Corpus Christi
Civil Aeronautic Authority
United States
Shiner City Meters Recalibrated and Verified Accurate
Texas Meter and Device Co reports the city of Shiner has had all electric meters recalibrated to within 0.3 percent, with load tests on distribution transformers completed. All meters and transformers corrected, and cooperation from Mr. John Degenhardt acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
City Council
City of Shiner
John Degenhardt
Texas Meter and Device Co
V. C. Cook
Crowds Gather at Dilworth Church Anniversary Event
Many people from surrounding counties attended a Catholic church celebration in Dilworth on Sunday to mark the first anniversary of a new five pilar dino? Dilworth grove, with a barbecue dinner of mutton salads and home cooked pies and cakes. A Moulton orchestra provided music and games were played in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilworth
Gonzales County
Moulton
Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting Minutes Aug 2 3pm
At Dr Martin Luther Church Rev Schuetze led devotional services and welcomed members and guests. Mrs Aug Schramm thanked the Aid for flowers for her mother. Rev Schuetze shared a trip through 14 states and attendance at the San Francisco World’s Fair. Next meeting Sept 6 at 3 pm with lunch in Luther Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Martin Luther Church
Schuetze
Aug. Schramm
Emil Buske
San Francisco
Wolfsdorf
Luther Hall
Attendants at Funeral of Henry Wenske Sr
Among out of town relatives and friends at the funeral were Miss Mary Wenske Mr and Mrs O F Behring and daughter Mrs George Koehler and children San Antonio Mr and Mrs Willie Sommers Virgil Sommers and Mrs Ernest Randell Houston Pall bearers were six of the deceased nephews Theo Henry Albert Wm and Paul Wenske and Frank Spitzenberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wenske Sr
Mary Wenske
O. F. Behring
George Koehler
San Antonio
Willie Sommers
Virgil Sommers
Ernest Randell
Houston
Mr. Wenske
Theo
Henry
Albert
Paul Wenske
Frank Spitzenberger
Summer Sale at Western Auto Store On Tire Safety
Western Auto Associate Store urges customers to check tires for safety and promises a free tube with tires during the Summer Sale event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Auto Associate Store
Dickson Farmers League Branch Meeting Highlights
The Dickson Branch of the Farmers League met on Tuesday night August 8 with Principal Cho vanetz of Bunjes discussing the Rural Electrification Administration. Joe A. Grahmann reviewed the High Hill meeting and urged organization. Henry Strauss praised local socials and Lee Sedlmeyer spoke on community issues. Meeting adjourned to October 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson
Farmers League
Chovanetz
Bunjes
REA
Rural Electrification Administration
Joe A. Grahmann
High Hill
Henry Strauss
Hallettsville
Lee Sedlmeyer
Shiner
Cotton Ginned Totals 250 Bales in Shiner by Wednesday Noon
Report shows 250 bales of cotton ginned in Shiner up to noon Wednesday. The update notes progress in local warping and market activity as farmers harvest and prepare for daylight shipments.
Tires with guaranteed terms and liberal trade in allowances
The dealer offers tire guarantees of twelve, fifteen, eighteen and twenty four months with no price increases. They will return tires for adjustment by companies and make adjustments to customer satisfaction. Free mounting is included.
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Western Auto Associate Store
Business Men's Club Meets August 10 at Pohlers Cafe
The Business Men's Club will meet on Thursday August 10 at Pohlers Cafe. Members plan discussions on upcoming events and club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men’s Club
Pohlers Cafe
Sommer couple celebrate 11 lb baby boy birth
Mr and Mrs Ed Sommer announce the arrival of their fine new son, weighing 11 pounds, born Saturday morning at a local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Sommerlatte
Reward for apprehension in defacing school grounds
A $50 reward is offered by the Trustees for the apprehension and conviction of any party or parties caught defacing damaging or destroying school property on the local High School Grounds. By order of Trustees.
Ernest Brewer Pit to Play Signal Ball
Gonzales Texas August 3 Ernest Baker a Gonzales boy and star pitcher for the Shin er Brewers of the Gulf Coast League was signed by Carlos Moore Abbeville general manager to report for spring training in 1940 Baker who pitched a 3 to 1 victory over Victoria last Sunday has been a standout hurler this season He previously played for Gonzales High School Apaches and in the Indians organization before joining Shiner Victor Baker and Woodrow Jackson are fellow Gonzales players on the team The Abbeville club operates independently signing stars to the highest bid each year Baker joins Vernon Taylor Freck Midkiff as Gonzales High School alumni turning professional over the past decade
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales
Texas
Ernest Baker
Shiner Brewers
Carlos Moore
Apbeville
Louisiana
Baker
Victoria
Dilworth
Apaches
Indians
Shiner
Victor Baker
Woodrow Jackson
Abbeville
New Orleans
Gonzales High Schoo
Vernon Taylor
Houston
Freck Midkiff
Boston Red Sox
The
Texas University
Sox
Little Rock
Freck
Ft. Worth
Midkiff
Boston
Baltimore
Yoakum Plant Wins Army Contract for Leather Pouches
Yoakum Texas Tanning and Manufacturing plant has been awarded a government contract for 30,000 leather pouches for the Army signal corps. The plant has 60 days to complete the order, with fifteen workers assigned to the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Texas Tanning and Manufacturing Plan of
United States
United States Army Signal Corps
Local residents and visitors listed in Shiner notices
Mr Elo Henkhaus and daughter Marie accompanied Mrs Henry Henkhaus on her return to Woodsboro Monday. Rep and Mrs Paul Boethel of Hallettsville were business visitors to Shiner Tuesday. Mr and Mrs James Buske moved into the C B Welhausen rental home, recently transformed into a neat modern residence. Woodrow Baca of the Farmers Gin has been confined to bed with illness for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elo Henkhaus
Marie
Henry Henkhaus
Woodsboro
Paul Boethel
Hallettsville
Shiner
James Buske
C. B. Welhausen
Woodrow Baca
Chamber of Commerce Barbecue Receives Praise
Neighboring newspapers praise the recipe for success of Shiner’s Chamber of Commerce Barbecue. Business leaders are commended for showing city pride and working in the town’s best interests. Residents express gratitude for the favorable talk and pride in Shiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF Commerce
Shiner
Annie May Stary dies in Shiner Tex infant of Stary family
Annie May Stary infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Stary Route 3 Shiner Texas died at 11 45 am Tuesday Aug 8 Survived by parents one brother Victor and three sisters Agnes Eunice Adela Funeral services held on Route 4 Yoakum Texas at 10 o clock Wednesday morning Interment Oak Grove Cemetery The Gazette extends sympathy to the bereaved
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie May Stary
Frank Stary
Shiner
Texas
Victor
Agnes
Eunice
Adela
Yoakum
Oak Grove
the Gazette
Jimmie Velek passes at 1 year 9 months old
Jimmie Velek of Route 3 Shiner Texas died Monday afternoon August 7 at 12 45 p m aged 1 year 9 months 23 days He survived by his parents Jerry and Mrs Velek a brother Jerry Jr and a sister Marie Grandparents Mrs Andrew Damek Dayton Texas and Mr and Mrs Jim Tousek Shiner Texas The funeral was at Shiner Catholic Church at 10 15 a m Tuesday August 8 with Rev E Bily Interment Shiner Catholic Cemetery Casket bearers were Oscar Glomb Jerry Mikes Ed Jungbauer and Adolph Darilex
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Velek
Jerry Velek
Route 3
Shiner
Texas
Jimmie
Jerry Jr
Marie
Andrew Damek
Dayton
Jim Tousek
Shiner Catholic Church
Rev
E. Bily
Shiner Catholic Cemetery
Oscar Glomb
Jerry Mikes
Jungbauer
Adolph Darilex
Gazette
Death of Mrs J J Kolar of Flatonia at 76
News Was reports the death of Mrs J J Kolar of Flatonia aged 76 from a heart attack. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Flatonia Catholic Church with burial at Praha Cemetery beside her late husband Rt Rev Mons Netardus who gave the sermon. Survived by two daughters Mrs Frank Bittner Nixon and Mrs Frank Ziegelbauer Taylor and six sons Emil Louis and Wm Flatonia Frank Nixon Anton and Ed Moulton. Also 12 grandchildren. one son Joe died nine months ago. A good mother has gone to rest. May God comfort the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flatonia
J. J. Kolar
Flatonia Catholic Church
Praha
Mons. Netardus
Frank Bittner
Nixon
Frank Ziegelbauer
Taylor
Emil
Louis
Frank
Anton
Moulton
Joe
Wedding of Rudy Migl and Helen Allen in Victoria
Miss Helen Allen and Rudy Migl were married Saturday at 8 p.m. in Victoria with R. J. C. Felger officiating. Attendants were Miss Alice Migl and E. J. Allen Jr. Witnesses were Hilda Maeker and Otto Migl. A dance followed at Place do. The couple will reside in Victoria, both employed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Hajek
Ed. Seitz
Tom Mikeska
Rudy Mig
Helen Allen
Victoria
J. C. Felger
Alice Mig
E. J. Allen Jr
Hilda Maeker
Otto Migl
Placedo
Migl
Allen’s
The
Gazette
Local Visitors And Travelers From Town
Mr and Mrs Peck Welhausen and Mr and Mrs Benno Holzchak returned from a western vacation route. They called on Mrs Faulkner and Mrs E E Lane in Lubbock on the way home. Rt Rev Monsignor Netardus and Father Bily visited Halletts ville Tuesday. Rev Jes Szymanski of Wetmar was a town visitor Tuesday. Mr T J Husinecky is ill at his western town home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck Welhausen
Benno Holchak
Faulkner
E. E. Lane
Lubbock
T. J. Husinecky
Monsignor Netardus
Father Bily
Hallettsville
Jes. Szymanski
Wet‘mar
REA To Begin Operations In Lavaca County
Guadalupe Valley Electric Co-Op plans an electric line through Lavaca County with 160 applications filed. Registration costs 5 dollars for permanent membership, securing service during construction. Chovanetz will explain the plan as 212 miles of line west of Lavaca County awaits construction to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. G. Muenzler
Guadalupe Valley Electric Co-Op
Cost
Texas
Lavaca County
Chas. Chovanetz
Soft Ball Standings and Weekend Rowdy Action
The standings show Charlottenburg Gulf Shiner Motor Brewers and Kasper Wire Works in the early pack withWalters Bros close behind. The Kasper Wire Works suffer a second loss while Brewers stumble against Shin er Motor Sales. Gulf defeats Sinclair and Charlottenburg fans pack the stands as the series sits tied with a best two out of three soon to be played. Halletts ville opens their local diamond appearance tonight August 10 with Zachery Ladies roaring support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottenburg
Gulf
Shiner Motor Sales
Wolters Bros
Brewers
Sinclair
Kasper Wire Works
Magnolia
Walters Bros
Zachery
Card of Thanks from the Busch Family
Mr and Mrs Emmett Busch express gratitude to friends for cheer and kindness after their recent accident. They thank neighbors for flowers gifts cards and calls and note support helped make their shut in days shorter.
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Emmett Busch
Beloved Henry Wenske Sr. Remembered by Family
The family of Henry Wenske Sr thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and after his death. Special gratitude goes to Mons Netardus, the choir, Dr. F M Wagner, Joe Muras, Aug Siegel, Franklin Mewes, Mrs A A Linderman, and the O D H S Lodge for deeds and floral offerings. May God bless you all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wenkse Sr
Mons
Netardus
F. M. Wagner
Joe Muras
Aug. Siegel
Franklin Mewes
A. A. Linderman
O. D. H. S. Lodge
Henry Wenske Sr
Local High School Names New Principal and Completes Faculty
W N Corder accepts principalship and completes the local high school faculty. T A Cammack had previously accepted a position, finalizing staffing for the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Corder
T. A. Cammack
Hospital Patient Roll and Dismissals
Patients at the local hospital include Rudolph Matura Schulen burg Miss Emily Lockman Moulton Mrs Robert Baros Robert Mikus of Yoakum Dismissed patients are J R Welfel of El Campo and Victor Stamek of Shiner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Matura
Schulenburg
Emily Lockman
Moulton
Robert Baros
Robert Mikus
Yoakum
J. R. Welfel
el Campo
Victor Stamek
Shiner
Shiner to Host Boy Scout Troop Court of Honor
On Wednesday August 16 a Court of Honor will be held at Sulphur Park for the formal organization of Shiner’s Boy Scout troop. Field Executive E C Newman will direct with contributions from Bill and Weldon Knape. Scouts from Yoakum Cuero Halletts Schulenburg and Flatonia attend with Lee Sedlmeyer and other Shiner Scouters as members. The event features camp awards presentations year’s Board of Review honors and the Investure ceremony by Moulton Troop 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulphur Park
Boy Scouts of Moulton
Bill
Weldon Knape
Schulenburg
E. C. Newman
Yoakum
Cuero
Halletts Schulenburg
Flatonia
Lee Sedlmeyer
Shiner
Tom Wooten
Board of Review
Moulton Troop 1
Citier
Arthur Kasper
Cmittee
Paul Klekar
Percy Garbade
Bencak
Scou
P. R. Otto
F. M. Wagner
Bootsie” Fietsam
Memorial thanks from the bereaved family
A brief note expresses heartfelt gratitude to all who remembered me with kind words and flowers during my recent memory. The family thanks everyone for support and sympathy shown during this time.
Zapalac Kutac Wedding At Queen of Peace Church
A wedding united Miss Lillie Kutac and Joe Zapalac at Queen of Peace Church Sweet Home with Rev G Kuratko officiating. Witnesses Frank Peters Jerome Vahalik, bridesmaids Miss Mary Zapalac and Miss Augusta Petry, groomsmen Ben Vahalik and William Zapalac, ringbearer Frank Peters Jr. The couple will reside near Mt Olive after a Corpus Christi honeymoon. many friends extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen of Peace Church
Sweet Home
G. Kuratko
Lillie Kutac
Ed. Kutac
South Mustang
Joe Zapalac
L. J. Zapalac
Mt. Olive
Frank Peters
Jerome Vahalik
Mary Zapalac
Augusta Petry
St. Joseph
Ben Vahalik
William Zapalac
Miss Florence
Frank Peters Jr
Petersville
Corpus Christi
Valenta and Hajek Families Attend Marlin Medical Visit
Mr and Mrs Rudie Valenta and Marthalyn and Madlyn Jo Hajek were in Marlin Thursday where Marthalyn received medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudie Valenta
Marthalyn
Madlyn Jo Hajek
Marlin Thurgo Day
Also Mentioned on This Page
Notaries
Christian Science Services
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Richer
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Ernest
Brewer
J. Solar
Zapalac—Kutac
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