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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1929
Page
8
The Tuesday Bridge Club met at the home of Mrs. Otto Dreyer for an afternoon of bridge. Mrs. L. G. Valenta won the high club score, guest Edwin Wolters led guests, and Mrs. A. A. Darilek took the consolation prize. After lunch, the group adjourned, awaiting the next gathering with Mrs. Thomas Hughs hosting.
Miss Lucile and Ana Bel Mills of Del Rio hosted a Saturday four table bridge party with Helen and Selma Rogge. Miss Wilma Hillie won high score while the honorees received dainty keepsakes. Out of town guests included Miss Sweetie Koch of Austin and Eugenia Topolsky of San Antonio. A salad course and iced punch refreshed the players.
Miss Betha Huebner daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Huebner of Cistern married Otto M Droll Thursday morning at 7 in St Josephs Catholic Church with Rev F J Pokluda officiating. The bride, a former Cis tern resident, worked as saleslady in Wiesner and Pustka dy goods department. The groom, manager of Western Produce Company, plans a Rowena home after honeymoon in Galveston.
The family of Frank E. Mewes and children express gratitude for kindness during illness and after the death of their wife and mother. They thank Rev. Falkenberg for comforting words, the choir for hymns, and appreciate floral tributes.
Mrs O A Brieger hosted a Bachelorette Club gathering in honor of Miss Sweetie Koch of Austin and Miss Daisy Treybig of Yoakum. A tray lunch preceded an afternoon of bridge with prizes awarded to Mrs. Leon Maeker and Miss Annie Berckenhoff. The honorees received boxes of correspondence cards as keepsakes. A guest departed after a pleasant afternoon.
Gonzales graveyard mourns Rev Freida Bohmfalk 80 who died at home after a long ministry in Texas towns. Survived by widow, eight daughters, one son Rev Christian Bohmfalk of San Antonio, 54 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral at family residence conducted by Rev H Schmalz. burial in Freyburg Fayette County. Born in Graszehehn Germany in 184k and arrived in 1856, he mentored churches across Freyburg Industry Bracken New Fontaine Brenham Prairie Graffeyville before settling in Gonzales twenty years ago, operating a nursery and aiding funerals with wreaths.
Bachlorette Club Miss Irene Henkhaus hosted a Wednesday event from 4 to 6 in a living room filled with spring flowers. Three tables of players were entertained with chicken salad angel food sandwiches and iced tea. High score went to Miss Gertrude Kasper and guest Shirley Gustick of Yoakum. booby prize to Miss Eugenia Taposky of San Antonio. Ernestine Koch attended as an out of town guest.
Mrs. Louis Trautwein hosted the Married Ladies Forty Two Club Thursday afternoon. High score went to Mrs. C. M. Koerner. Tray luncheons refreshed members and guests including Mesdames Arno Wagner, Wm. Wendtland Jr., E. F. Wolters, I. E. Clark, and Miss Clara Wolters of Schulenburg. Miss Louise Novak visited Smithville last week. J. N. Letbetter and W. E. Hall of Port Arthur stayed with Mrs. T. M. Letbetter and family.
Mrs Kula Schultz expected home today after a summer spent in Pachuca and Mexico City with her brother Roscoe Canon and his family.
Attorney Leslie C. Merrem and his wife spent Sunday at the E J Merrem home in San Antonio. Miss Mabel Merrem and her mother joined them on their return to San Antonio.
E F Wolters was among those receiving letters on the Graf Zeppelin during its recent Atlantic crossing to Lakehurst. The letters came from Swiss relatives signaling a personal connection amid the voyage.
Mr and Mrs F J Schlapota motored to San Antonio Sunday with Mrs Schlapota staying on for a visit with her daughter Miss Rose Zada.
A large group traveled from various cities to attend the funeral of Mrs. Frank H. Mewes. Names listed include F. W. Pfeil of Orange Grove, O. H. Pfeil of Jourdanton, O. H. Koehler of Del Rio, Walter Koehler of San Antonio, and numerous Mewes and Grief relatives from Austin Floresville Kingsville Houston Moulton and other towns.
Congratulations go to Mr and Mrs Edwin Lichey over the birth of Dorothy Ellen born August 3. Mr and Mrs Stanislav Machart announce Irene Mary born August 12. Mr and Mrs Laddie Konvicka celebrate Ludmila Mary born August 7.
The Moulton Eagle notes two births: Mil dred Mary, a daughter to Mr and Mrs A W Krejer born July 1, and Gladys, a daughter to Mr and Mrs Walter Brunkenhoefer born July 12.
In Judge E J Motis law offices several large land exchanges closed. F J Walicek sold 175 acres near town to Grover C Foyt for 16000 and 91 acres to Frank Metocha for 11000. W O Henry sold 117 acres near Hope to J H Fitzhenry for 4797. Chas Rosenfelder deeded 208 acres near Shiner to Arthur Stuart for 21900 and passed 739 acres near Fordtram as well for 21900. Frank Vrazel sold house and lot to R Etlinger for 1650. Motis has deals pending in about 20 counties.
Sunday night August 25 features Patek's Orchestra at Shiner Legion Park. Admission is 50 cents. Everyone invited. Stetson styles and Stetson quality highlighted by C. B. Welhausen & Co.
Mrs. Gus Vival of Yorktown visits her brother Leon Maeker and wife as a guest, sharing time with family and relatives in a cordial gathering.
At Henkhaus on Saturday night August 24 guests are invited to enjoy music by Migl's Orchestra. The event promises lively dancing and community entertainment for all.
Mr and Mrs Robert Maeker and grandson of Slaton and son Hugo Maeker of Los Angeles have been the guests of Shiner relatives.
Walter Ehlers and his relatives traveled with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ehlers to Orange Grove for a visit last week. The social notice highlights the family gathering and names the accompanying couple.
Expert Seeley from Chicago and Philadelphia will be at the St Regis Hotel Yoakum Tuesday August 27 from 9 am to 5 pm to display the Spermatic Shield for rupture cases. The device reportedly contracts openings in 10 days on average and promises non surgical results with proven patrons. demonstrations offered free of charge.
Mrs H H Hepler is back home after visiting Corpus Christi. She was away for a period and has returned to her residence, where she will resume daily activities and duties.
Mrs T M Letbetter and family and Miss Ollie are again at home after spending the summer in San Antonio Port Arthur and Houston.
Mr and Mrs Arno Wagener and son Glen accompanied Mrs E J Wolters and Miss Clara on their return to Schulenburg Sunday after a two week visit in the Wagener home.
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