24 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1939
Page
1
The St Ludmila’s Academy opens on September 4 welcoming returning and new students. A Holy Mass at 8 o’clock marks the start and parents and pupils are asked to attend. The year’s subjects include English Public Speaking Geometry Algebra Czech German Home Economics General Science World History Typing American History.
The note invites attendance at a K C B dance at Sunken Garden Thursday August 31 with Patek's Band providing entertainment. The item highlights a local community event and schedule.
Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Divine Service at 10:00 a.m. German service in Dreyer at 8:00 p.m. Rev. Richard Schuetze leads.
The text outlines the Golden Text from John 1 14 proclaiming the Word made flesh and dwelling among us, and notes Mark 13 31 that heaven and earth will pass away but not my words. It cites Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health page 329 urging readers to seek spiritual source, peace, and truth amid mortal error.
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. B T U at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. Revival features visiting preacher Rev. J E Roth of LaGrange and runs September 10 through September 17.
Immanuel Lutheran Church announces English services on the first Sunday of each month at 3:00 PM and German services on the third Sunday at 10:00 AM led by Pastor O. C. Schreiner. Everyone is welcome. He that is of God heareth God's words. John 8:47.
The league standings show Gulf 440 1000 and Charlottenburg 422 .500 with Sinclair and the Brewers at .500. Magnolia ended a losing streak by beating Kasper Wire Works as the season nears its close with playoffs set to begin September 11 after Friday’s final games. Edwin Cimrhanzel pitched a four hit game for the All Stars against Humble Oilers, marking a season highlight.
Scouts from Moulton Shiner Schulenburg Cuero and Yoakum gathered at Sulphur Park Wednesday night for a Court of Honor. More than a hundred Scouts participated as awards were distributed under the direction of J M Woolsey with Lloyd O Nea l and E C Newman supervising. Parents and friends watched several hundred people attend the solemn ceremony.
A 1929 Model A driven by Mrs Aug Colessi and a 35 V-8 driven by Hugo Stoeltje collided Sunday morning near the Valls home. The V-8 overturned onto its top. both drivers escaped serious injury though both cars were badly damaged.
Midway Oil and Roy alty Company of Houston staked the Lavaca County second Wilcox test Thursday nine miles northeast of Hallettsville and three miles north of Sublime. Materials will be moved in about a week or ten days as a permit application is prepared for filing with the railroad commission.
Tarzan finds a son in a double feature billed as thrilling and cheap. The Palace Theatre offers a Tuesday and Wednesday screening priced at a dime, drawing fans with a bargain and adventure.
A notice urging handlers and sellers of foods and drinks to read and abide by the Texas Health Certificate Law. It warns milk sellers in Shiner to have cows tested for tuberculosis and maintain sanitary premises for state inspections. Contact details offer further information.
A historical text outlines a proposed act requiring pre employment health certificates for all employees in hotels and public eateries. It mandates examinations by licensed physicians, display of certificates, and prohibits sale of candies without valid certificates. Violations incur fines up to $200 per offense.
In Yoakum on Aug 20 a Soil Conservation CCC camp for Black veterans from Schulenburg will relocate to the Welne landing field north of Yoakum. The camp will include about 200 Black veterans and roughly one white officer and attaches.
Heartfelt thanks to all who sent flowers and offered support. Mrs. Rébert Baros expresses sincere appreciation for the kindness received.
The Busifies Men's Club will meet at 7 o'clock at Meyer's Modern Cafe. The notice announces a scheduled gathering at the cafe venue for members and organizers.
Mrs Ella E Lane will resume speech expression and dramatic art classes. The notice outlines enrollment for the program, detailing locations and contact information for registration.
The Shiner Garden Club met Aug 18 at Mrs. Hollman's home with 20 members and one visitor. New members Taulemeyer Denmark and Hughes were announced. A fall flower show is set for Nov 18 in the Blohm building with Mr. Mitchell invited as judge. Committees were named for flowers and refreshments. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Blohm's home.
At a Hal lettsville meeting, Lavaca County formed a committee of the National Cotton Council with Herman Blaschke elected chairman. The council aims to boost domestic and foreign consumption of American cotton and cottonseed, with headquarters in Memphis and state units across 850 counties. Members include cotton producers, ginners, merchants, and related firms. The movement notes record cotton surpluses, falling exports, low world prices, and growing substitutes, urging full manpower mobilization. Shiner gunners cooperated in this effort.
Patients at the local hospital include Mrs. Laddie Konvicka Mrs. Wm Vrazel of Shiner Miss Hertha Haase Miss Emily Lockman of Moulton Mrs A G Wackar of Yoakum Dismissed patients include Miss Liz zie Kuhen Daniel Beran of Moulton Rudolph Matura of Schulenburg V J Anderle of Engle
A fifty dollar reward is offered for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of party or parties defacing damaging or destroying school property on the local High School grounds by order of the Trustees.
Miss Carlie Strauss and C. D. Hamff were married in a double ring ceremony at 6 30 a m Monday at Sacred Heart Church. The bride wore Nuberry wine crepe with black accessories and carried lilies. The groom is from Kingsville and teaches at Hallettsville High School. After Sept 1 they will live in Coldewey apartments.
A quiet city wedding united George Herder Jr. and Miss Georgie Mae Janssen in Yoakum on August 9 at 7 p m. Witnesses were Mr and Mrs Victor Pulkrabek. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George F Janssen and a Shiner High School graduate. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Walter Herder and described as upstanding. They will live with the groom’s parents.
Mr and Mrs Mat Pustka Jr lose their baby Julie Marie born early Tuesday morning. The infant died shortly after birth and was buried Tuesday at 3 p.m. in St Marys Cemetery with Father Beck officiating. Pallbearers were Leo and Joe Janak Bernard and Pete Pustka. Besides the parents there are five brothers and one sister surviving. Our sympathy goes to the bereaved family.
W. O. Swindall, working on the Pontons Creek bridge on the Shiner Halletsville highway, fell about 25 feet to lumber below yesterday morning. He suffered a broken wrist broken jaw and broken nose and was rushed to Shiner hospital where doctors classified the injuries as painful but not serious.
A State Soil Conservation meeting in Shiner outlined proposed district boundaries: Colorado River to the north, Peach Creek and Guadalupe River to the west and south, Lavaca County line to the east. Delegations from Schulenburg Yoakum Shiner Mullton Hallettsville attended. A hearing will be held in Schulenburg on Tuesday August 29 at 3 p m for interested parties on the district’s creation.
Preparations for St. Michaels Jubilee mark the 50th birthday of Weimar parish. Notables are accepting invitations and outlook favors a large attendance. Farmers have donated cotton to be auctioned for the celebration, and a parish souvenir button bearing the church photo is being distributed.
The AAA administrator approves one green manure unit per two acres plowed under second crop sweet sorgo with growth 24 inches high or more. Farmers must report plow-ups to the County Office with their farm worksheet number. Parity applications will be distributed to local committeemen the week of August 21.
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