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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1941
Page
1
The sale of National Defense Bonds in Shiner at the First National Bank and the Post Office totaled $20,849.95 in value after ten years to maturity.
Mrs. Klostermann celebrated her 75th birthday with family and friends. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Alwin Knellg and family, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Hinze and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Benne Klostermann and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. Lorenz, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hinze, Mr. and Mrs. Her San Antonio, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Knetig, Mr. and Mrs. Le Roy Knetig of Corpus Christi. The Gazette extends birthday greetings.
Mr and Mrs Gus Wolters and J H Hoffman spent the latter part of the week in Rockport for a Rochelle family reunion. Railroad Commission member Olin Culberson and wife also attended.
The United Dr Martin Luther Church announces Sunday School at 9 a m and Divine Service at 10 a m led by Pastor Wolfsdorff with no evening sermon. Wednesday service at 3 p m includes Women Missionary Society. On Friday August 22 the Senior League hosts a 42 social for local benefit. The pastor and family plan visits to Vernon and return next week Wednesday.
The Christian Science Services announce that Soul is the Lesson Sermon topic for all Christ Science Churches this Sunday August 17. The Golden Text cites Psalms 103:1 inviting believers to bless the Lord, while Matthew 16:3 warns against judging signs by appearances.
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. Rayford Harris, Minister extends cordial welcome.
The Methodist Church led by Pastor L. A. McDaniel invites worshipers to morning services at 11:00 and evening services at 8:00 on the second and fourth Sundays. A Sunday School class meets at 10:00 each Sunday. A Vacation Bible School runs from next Monday at 8:30 to Friday, welcoming children from other Sunday Schools.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church announces services with Pastor Henry C. Nickel. Foelish services occur on the second Sunday each month at 3 PM, and German services on the fourth Sunday at 3 PM. Visitors are cordially welcome.
The Shiner Parish will mark its fiftieth anniversary on September 14 with a large parish picnic. Members decided at a recent meeting to observe the milestone with an event expected to be notable in the parish’s history.
The local hospital reports current patients including Mary Stiborek Rudie Kurtz Vera Hauschild Shiner Mrs Ji Reindl Moulton Henry Vaculik Schulenburg Carl Kaiser Winchester Miss Clara Welhausen Flatonia Mrs Santiago Galindo Yoakum and dismissals of Mrs Louise Havel Lillie Roznovsky Robert Schaefer Shiner Arno Stratman Houston.
The Shiner Business Men's Club will gather Thursday evening August 14 at 7 00 PM at Meyers Modern Cafe for its meeting.
Erwin Stratman, long based in Longview, will take over active management of the Green properties succeeding his late father C. B. Stratman. The Stratmans are welcomed as new residents of the city with wishes for a pleasant and successful stay.
The State Department of Public Welfare announced that applications for Aid to the Needy Blind will be accepted at local offices throughout Texas starting Monday, August 11. Eligible applicants must be 21 or older, blind as defined by the department, residents of Texas for a 12 month period and four of the last nine years, not an inmate, not publicly soliciting alms, in need of financial assistance, a citizen, and not an habitual drunkard or criminal. Medical examinations by a licensed ophthalmologist or physician approved by the state are required to determine blindness excess, with instructions to first discuss with the local worker. W. F. Schake serves Lavaca County with an office in Hallettsville Court House.
A note advertises permanents in all latest styles and beauty work at Holchar’s Beauty Shop, contact by phone 197. The small shop offers a full range of beauty services.
County Judge Paul Fertsch toured Lavaca County last Thursday to view scrap aluminum collection. Totals show 1718 pounds with Shiner 260, Yoakum 780, Moulton 198, Hallettsville 480 pounds. Material gathered Thursday August 7 moved to C. C. Camp at Yoakum and then to San Antonio the following day.
Florian Baros aged 81 years and 3 months of Shiner passed Sunday morning at 1 o'clock after an appendicitis illness. Born in the old country, he came at age 10, lived near Frelsburg, married Rosina Zajicek, then moved to Kokernot area before retiring to Shiner fifteen years ago. Survived by six sons John Frank Emil Adolf Ed Rudolf and five daughters Frances Albina Christine Pauline Emma, with one daughter Julia dead. Funeral Tuesday at 9 with Requiem High Mass at St Cyril and Methodius and burial in Catholic Cemetery. large attendance and strong community sympathy.
O. E. Hermes of Lavaca county AAA announces a new plan allowing farmers to obtain vetch and Austrian winter peas from local seed dealers at fixed prices not exceeding last year's government-provided conservation materials. Counties must choose a single purchase plan, seeds backed by germination standards, and prices include bags and transportation while deductions occur from conservation payments.
Adolf Targac age 36 8 months 28 days died at his Ganado Texas home at 8 00 p m Saturday August 9 He was born November 11 1904 in La Vac a County and lived in the area all his life except last November when he moved to Canada He married Miss Lillie Mill in 1936 He was a Catholic church member Funeral 9 40 a m at St Joseph Catholic Church Yoakum Rev H V Hug Interment St Joseph Catholic Cemetery He survived by his wife three sons three brothers nine sisters
Adolph R Havel of Shiner Texas was re rated to a fourth class specialist in the U S Army Air Corps at Randolph Field Texas He is assigned to duty as a carpenter in the Fifty third School Squadron.
Car owners must present a title certificate to obtain 1942 license plates. No license will be issued without it. Accompany with an original bill of sale or 1939 or earlier license receipt. Cars bought recently may already be in possession.
The House approved an 18 month extension of Army service by 203 to 202. The measure extends draft, National Guard, reservist, and Army personnel service by 18 months, adds a $10 monthly bonus, and lifts the 900,000 draft cap. A Senate conference is expected to reconcile differences.
Unoccupied France announced by Marshal Petain that France will share in a European reorganization with Germany. He admitted France’s democracy had failed and aligned with Germany in the fight against Russia, noting German advances in Ukraine as part of a “gigantic task” to defend civilization and alter the world map.
Texas farmers with cotton in Government loan must redeem loans and pay outstand ing balances by October 1 under 1938 39 and 40 loan programs. AAA official notes most loans paid, but some keep cotton in loan to preserve equities. Equity owners may pool cotton on Oct 1, with pro rata profits from future sales. sales timing remains at CCC discretion after March 1 1942.
Adolph J. Sandelovic of Yoakum enlisted for the U S Army Air Corps per local recruiter Sergeant John L Marx in Victoria He is the son of Mr and Mrs John Sandelovic He was sent to Ellington Field Texas for basic training before attending an Army Technical school
A Woman's Face starring Douglas plays at Palace Theatre this Sunday and Monday. The engagement features a leading performer in a classic drama setting, drawing local audiences to the venue for two consecutive screenings.
Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce plans the First Annual La Vaca Fiesta for September 5-6 featuring a 11 am Friday parade with Camp Hulen’s 204 Coast Artillery, cattle exhibit, Jaycees baseball game, two rodeo shows, coronation of the Fiesta Queen, an anti aircraft demonstration, Queen’s Ball with Joe Buzze Orchestra, a Saturday army demonstration, a Kiddie Parade, four rodeo performances, and a Saturday 4-6 dance honoring the 204 Coast Artillery with about 200 local girls expected.
Yoakum, Aug. 11 Tom Lucas DeWitt county farmer was killed and five others injured in a head on collision on the Victoria highway near Cuero late Saturday night Lucas suffered a fractured skull and broken neck E S Bud Stockwell in training as flight instructor at the Cuero airport suffered serious head injuries and a badly lacerated knee Felton E Wainscott of Edna a passenger in the Stockwell car was seriously cut Frank Hughs of Cuero suffered a deep scalp wound and cuts on neck and body Mrs Frank Hughs suffered cuts and a sprained ankle Vergie Pruitt suffered minor cuts and bruises
Miss Irene Kasper will report for duty at Kuhn Pharmacy after being relieved from Big Springs Hospital where she has worked for some time. Her many friends rejoice that she is returning home to stay. Mr and Mrs Max Holchak of Kenedy were guests of Peck Welhausen over the weekend.
Shiner Brewers meet Victoria on Sunday at 3 30 p m on the local diamond as Edna boys bolster the roster. Victoria led by pitcher Eli Garza fell short as Jesse Ling finished the last inning for Shiner. Final score Shiner 10 Victoria 1. Support your ball team as they push toward the playoffs.
We express gratitude to neighbors and friends who helped extinguish our Monday house fire. Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. George Nellkamper, Mrs. John Novak, and the Farmers Union Gin for sending their men and truck, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tasler Jr.
The Lutheran Women’s Society will meet on Wednesday August 20 at 3 o’clock.
The Tasler home near Shiner narrowly escaped a Monday fire started, likely from a kerosene stove. Mrs Tasler alerted daughter Ethelyn, who notified Mr Tasler away in a field. neighbors helped confine the blaze to the kitchen while furniture remained uninsured.
A new film called oo LANDING is described as exciting and attractive starring Arlen with Eva Gabor. The Palace Theatre announces showings Friday and Saturday, highlighting a fresh discovery for audiences.
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