Red Cross Donations to Lavaca County Chapter
Donations since last publication total 218.25 dollars to the Lavaca County American Red Cross chapter. Contributors include W J Janecek Geo Aug Hinrichs D Meyer Erwin A Kasper Mrs Augusta Messer Alb Bargmann Alf Tesar W Tieken Eichenlaub Lodge O D H S American Legion Auxiliary Frank M Mikeska Mrs O A Brieger and others. The fund supports relief work through the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
W. J. Janecek
Geo
O. A. Brieger
Lavaca County
American Red Cross
New Baby Gloria Jean Born in St Joseph Hospital
Mrs John Novak visits Houston to cradle her first grandchild a daughter born August 6 at St Josephs Hospital to Mr and Mrs C E Hazen weighing 7 pounds Gloria Jean. The mother Emily Novak formerly Miss Emily Novak daughter of Mr and Mrs John Novak of Shiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Novak
Houston
C. E. Hazen
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Gloria Jean
Emily Novak
Shiner
Out of Town Guests Honoring Langdon White Reception
Additional guests for the Wm. Zappe reception honoring Langdon White of Fort Worth include Mr. and Mrs. Henry Paulus, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. House, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rinn, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Herman, Miss Sue McFadden of Yoakum, Mrs. James Young Jr. of Corpus Christi, E. T. Summers of Cuero, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Smith Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Hy. Reese III, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Reese, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Tait of Columbus, Ewald Effenberger of Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Zappe
Langdon White
Fort Worth
Henry Paulus
A. J. House
Ralph Rinn
Arthur Herman
Sue McFadden
Yoakum
James Young Jr
Corpus Christi
E. T. Summers
Cuero
E. E. Smith Jr
Hy. Reese III
Edward Reese
Gonzales
R. E. Tait
Columbus
Ewald Effenberger
Victoria
Lavaca County Sheriff Thanks Voters After Primary Victory
A. P. McElroy expresses sincere thanks to Lavaca County citizens for supporting him in the July 27 primary. He pledges to merit confidence and continue to administer the sheriff's office to the best of his ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Besi
A .P, McElroy
United Dr Martin Luther Church Service and Picnic
Church events listed include a 9 a m Sunday School and 10 a m Divine Service in German, Lutheran Men’s Club at 8 p m, and a Junior Choir Picnic at the swimming pool. A sermon-like prayer emphasizes neighborly duty and compassion beyond race or creed with Rev Richard Schuetze noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Jesus
God
Redeemer
Soul as Lesson Sermon Topic for Christian Science Services
Christian Science churches announce the Sunday August 18 service at 11 am with the Lesson Sermon on Soul. The Golden Text proclaims I will declare what he hath done for my soul and cites Psalms 16. Additional citations include Psalms 105:4 and 107:9 about seeking the Lord and satisfying the longing soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Sunday schedule at First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sermon at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Pastor leads both services. Training Union at 7 p.m. Mrs. Rayford Harris leads the evening program. A midweek service is set for Wednesday at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Training Union
Rayford Harris
Emmanuel Lutheran Church Services Sought
Henry C Nickel pastorates at Emmanuel Lutheran Church announce English services each second Sunday of the month at 3 p.m. and fourth Sunday at 3 p.m. Parishioners and visitors warmly welcomed to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Henry C. Nickel
Mrs Annie Dolezal Dies After Long Illness in Texas
Mrs Annie Dolezal died in the early hours Sunday after a long illness. Requiem Mass was held Tuesday with Rt Rev Monsignor and Father Bily officiating at home church and grave, followed by burial in the local Catholic Cemetery. She was born Annie Michal in Czechoslovakia on May 15 1864 and survived by four sons and four daughters, two sisters, and 21 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Dolezal
Monsignor
Father Bily
Albert
John
Frank
Tom Dolezal
Joe Stra~kos
Chas. Sismilich
Dolezal
Annie Michal
Czechoslovakia
Albert Dolezal
Tom
Mary Strakes
Betty
Annie
Shiner
Katy
San Antonio
Margaret Sismilich
Theresia Tousek
Gazette
Rumors Claim Shiner School Building Condemned
Adolph Richter announces no city records or owner notices support rumors that the wooden St. Ludmila's Academy building is condemned as dangerous for school use. Authorities confirm no official declaration or notification has been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ludmila’s Academy of
Our City
Shiner
Adolph Richter
Building deemed safe for school use at St. Ludmila's
Earnest Sonntag contractor declares the condemned building used by St. Ludmila's Academy for school purposes is safe after minor repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ludmilas Academy
Earnest Sonntag
Death of Baby Daniel Doleza
Sympathy goes to Mr and Mrs Julius Doleza on the loss of their infant son Daniel born August 8 at the local hospital. After a brief stay his soul rests with the Angels. Burial was in the local Catholic Cemetery Friday with Rev E Bily conducting the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Doleza
Daniel
Angels
Rev. E. Bily
Hospital Patients and Dismissals Listed
Hospital patients include Mr R J Marsh Anton Rudolf of Flatonia Mr Elridge Price of Kansas City Mo Ernst Janak of Hallettsville Mrs J W Caldwell and daughter of Waelder Mrs Rudie Valenta Leonard Wehman Edwin Rabe Frank Mary of Shiner Dismissed patients include Mrs Julius Dolezal Anita Zbranek of Shiner Frank Kalina of Flatonia Mrs Myrtle Bloomer of Austin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Marsh
Anton Rudolf
Flatonia
Elridge Price
Kansas City
Ernest Janak
Hallettsville
J. W. Caldwell
of Waelder
Rudie Valenta
Leonard Wehman
Edwin Rabe
Frank Mary
Shiner
Julius Dolezal
Anita’ Zbranek
Frank Kalina
Myrtle Bloomer
Austin
Thankful note from Mrs. Adelia Gehrels for kindness
Mrs. Adelia Gehrels thanks those who sent flowers cards and visits during her recent illness and expresses eternal gratitude for their kindness.
Peck Welhausen Placed on Forced Vacation by Illness
Peck Welhausen takes a forced leave from his duties at the bank due to illness. The move sidelines him from work as he recovers, with no further details provided on duration or department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck Welhausen
Shiner Sluggers Meet La Feria In Softball Showdown
Tonight at 8 15 p m Shiner Sluggers host La Feria champions of the Rio Grande Valley at Shiner High School Field. La Feria leads with three major Rio Grande Valley tournament titles this year under manager coach Toady Vail. Team stars include Martha Stallings Mildred Myers Billy Stallings Jessee Durham Helen Zimerer Anna Moseson Erma Cloud Pinky Watson Juanita Brooks Geraldine Strickland and reserves Catherine Zimmerer Hilda Rowe Evelyn Vail Douglas Carroll Elizabeth McClanahan Delores Hance Mary Louise Coppin business manager. Admission 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Shiner Sluggers
la Feria
Rio Grande Valley
American Softball Association
Toady” Vail
Martha Stallings
South Paw Hu
South Texas
Mildred Myers
Billy Stallings
Jessee Durham
Helen Zimerer
Anna Moseson
Erma Cloud
Hilda Rowe
Evelyn Vail
Douglas Carroll
Elizabeth McClanahan
Delores Hance
Mary Louise Coppin
Neighborhood Home Demonstration Club Meeting Change
The Neighborhood Home Demonstration Club will hold its meeting on Saturday, August 17 instead of Friday. It will be at Mrs. Gus Pfeil’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neighborhood Home Demonstration Club
Gus Pfeil
Lutheran Junior Choir Picnic at Sulphur Park
The Lutheran Junior Choir invites members and families to a picnic at Sulphur Park on Friday August 16. Members should bring lunch for their party and meet at about 7 00 p m for dancing and swimming with lunch served later. Reporter
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Lutheran
Sulphur Park
FSA Supervisor Seeks Lavaca Farms For Sale Listing
Laurence D. Smith, Lavaca County FSA supervisor, asks landowners with farms for sale to list them for the tenant purchase program. The FSA loans the full price or added improvements, with farm values set by local farmers and a technical appraiser. Listings accepted at the Court House third floor in Hallettsville after August 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence D. Smith
Farm Security Administration
Lavaca
FSA
Mr. Smith
Court House
Hallettsville
Austin
Temple
Shiner
Smithville
Highway 95 Association
Flatonia
Shiner Highway Committee
Gus Seim
Boundary Line
Mount Olive
Chamber of Commerce
Lavaca-Navidad
Business Men’s Club
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Lavaca Co
South Texas Chamber of Commerce
United States Chamber of Commerce
South Texas
United States
Fietsam
Garden Club Meeting at Shiner with Mrs Wolters
The Shiner Garden Club will meet Friday August 16 at 3 30 p m with Mrs Edgar Wolters. Orders for bulbs and plants will be taken.
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Shiner Garden Club
Edgar Wolters
PACK MEETING AT SHINER CUBS CIRCUS ON WAGNER LAWN
The Shiner Cubs hosted a circus style pet show on the Wagner lawn last Friday night. Entries featured trained dogs cats chickens and a slow motion turtle act. Den Chief Breezy Berkenhoff and Robert Wagner led the opening and closing ceremonies with Neck-kerchief slides. Next month's project is windmill construction. Emil James Wesselsky and Bernard Strattman of Longview attended as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Wagner
Den
Berkenhoff
Robert Wagner
Emil James Wesselsky
Bernard Strattman
Longview
Shiner Chamber Banquet Draws Large Attendees
The Shiner Chamber of Commerce held a well attended banquet at Blucher Park on August 8 with a barbecue. A. H. Kasper presided, B. F. Harigel spoke, and visitors from multiple towns joined about 300 attendees. The report highlighted 4-H support, highway and watershed efforts, W P A projects, and community services led by the Chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Shiner Chamber of Commerce
Blucher Park
Shiner Band
A. H. Kasper
R. Harris
L .E. Denmark
Yoakum
Hallettsville
la Grange
Gonzales
Moulton
Cuero
Sweet Home
Glaze City
Dilworth
Midway
P. R. Otto
B. F. Harigel
A & M College
Harigel
Peck Welhausen
Kaspar
King
Our County
Elizabeth Pfeiffer
Chamber
San Antonio
Louis Roeder Jr
Shiner Brewers thump Cuero in nine inning rout
Shiner Brewers defeated Cuero Turkey Trotters 13 to 2 in a heavy hitting game at Shiner. E Baker struck out nine Cuero batters with a sharp curve ball, permitting the first hit in the fourth inning. Stevens Calhoun and Holchak led the offense with multiple hits, while Cuero used three pitchers. Next Sunday the Brewers host Weimar in a potential playoff decider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero
Turkey Trotters
Shiner Brewers
Shiner
E. Baker
Baker
Brewers
Frank Ulman
J. Pearce
Wiley Ulman
Stevens
Calhoun
Holchak
Strauss
E Lauter
Eichholz
Woods
H. Ullmann
Pearce
F. Ullmann
Schorre
Alexander
Fehner
W. Ullmann
Heyer
Ab-R
Jowers
Jackson
V. Baker
Garbade
Valek
Fischnar
Weimar
School Board Meeting Actions Resignations and Vacancies
The Board of Trustees met Monday night in regular session. It accepted the resignation of Mrs Ola H Garrett and the State Department of Education's recommendation to add another teacher. Two vacancies remain to be filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Ola H. Garrett
State Department of Education
Garrett
Card of Thanks for Anton Janik Sr.
We express deep appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and at his passing. Grateful to Rt. Rev. Mons. Netardus Fatherly Dr. Wagner and those who conducted prayers, flowers, and attendance at last rites. God bless you all. Mrs. Anton Janik Sr. and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Janik Sr
Mons
Netardus
Wagner
Weimar Wildcats at Welhausen Diamond Sunday Showdown
The Weimar Wildcats travel to Welhausen Diamond to face the Shin er Brewers at 3 30 p m. in a promising late afternoon game. Both teams seek a strong showing as the schedule narrows.
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Weimar
Safari Adventure Stages at Palace Theatre This Sunday
Madeline Carroll and Doug las Fairbanks Jr. lead Safari a thrilling Africa set adventure at Palace Theatre this Sunday and Monday. Nearby residents Mrs Chas Blake, Mrs C Johnson, and Miss Lucille Sedegwick visited J H Huebner home with aunt Mary Blakeman returning. Veronica Baca, Jeff Davis Hospital student nurse, arrived Thursday to recuperate from an appendectomy with family.
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Madeline Carroll
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Safari
Africa
Palace Theatre
Chas. Blakeman
C. Johnson
Lucille Sedegwick
Galveston
J. H. Huebner
Mary Blakeman
Veronica Baca
Jeff Davis Hospital
Thanking Directors and President for Cooperative Service
A brief note expressing gratitude to the directors and president for the excellent cooperation extended to the writer and for the privilege and honor of serving as secretary during the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. C. Amsler
Ed. Herder
A. H. Kasper
Edgar C. Wolters
Peck Welhausen
Ray Welhausen
Max L. Wolters
Denmark
Richer and Kidd Wedding in Yoakum San Antonio Held Event
The Yoakum Gazette reports the wedding of Dr Alfred Bohman of Nordheim and Miss Lena Kidd with Dr and Mrs Kidd and Mr and Mrs Richter hosting. A large ceremony features floral decor, orchids, lilies and a white illusion cap veil. The couple plan to live at 106 Colze Street after a California Colorado honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Bohman
Nordheim
Alexander Hamilton Reid Houston
Reid
Mrs. Kidd
Mr. Richter
Herman Schneider
Nelson Meier
Letha Mae McMurray
Houston
California
Colorado
Richter
Colze Street
Yoakum
JL. B. Richer
Shiner
Rudy Gaertner
Maxine Barnett
W. A. Raetzsch
Ralph Rinn
Clellus St. Clair
Edwin Harborth
J. F. Smith
Turner Jenkins
Ponton Visited Shiner Saturday from Seguin
T J Ponton of Seguin visited Shiner Saturday underscoring a brief social excursion. He spent time with local residents, sharing conversation and greetings during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Ponton of
Seguin
Shiner
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Richard Schuetze
Christian Science Services
ST. Ludmila’s Academy
Adelia Gehrels
CLUB
Lutheran Choir Picnic
Turkey
Kidd—Richter
the Gazette
Dr. Saunders
Nak
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