Resting with four military honors for Joe Ritz
Joe Ritz died after a week in the hospital in Texas and his remains arrived in Shiner. Born March 9 1889 near Shiner he lived all his life there. Survived by three brothers and three sisters. one brother and one sister dead. He served in World War I, trained at Camp Travis and Camp Bowie. Funeral held Saturday at 9:30 am conducted by American Legion Post 201 with Rev. Wolfsdorf. Pallbearers were armed comrades. color guards and firing squad named. Chaplain Hugo Albrecht and bugler Raymond Broz served. Large crowd attended. funeral mound deeply flowered.
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Joe Ritz
Legion
Texas
Ritz
Shiner
John Ritz
Frank
California
John
Wintonia
Emil
Annie
Joe) Kunetka
Victoria
Rosie
Tom) Mikeska
Emilie
R. B.) Kroulik
Camp Travis
San Antonio
Camp Bowie
Fort Worth
Emil Ritz
Kolar-Stanek
American Legion
W. C. Wolfsdorf
Ernest Hajek
Wm. Granz
John Beal
Leo Bartel
Tom Dolezal
Jacob Slama
Fred Cook
Joel Herman
Ben Braden
Henry Rogge
Emil Novak
Hugo Pohler
Ad. Filip
Edwin Otto
Hugo Helweg
Frank Janda
Eddie Fischnar
Alfred Stoeltje
Hugo Albrecht
Raymond Broz
St Ludmila's Academy Opens With New Courses
Catholics of Lavaca and surrounding counties hail St Ludmila's Academy as the country’s best with praise from former pupils and the State Department. New courses in General Mathematics and World History will be offered. The school opens September 7 after Holy Mass with registration for former pupils. The faculty includes Sister Alphonse as Supt and Sister Clare as Principal along with Sisters Frances Ludmila Stanislaus Charles Michael Sidonia Bernadette Nepomucene in the elementary and high school departments.
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Lavaca
St. Ludmila’s Academy
State Department
T. A
St Ludmila’s Academy
Alphonse Supt
Clare Prin
Frances
Ludmila
Stanislaus
Charles
Michael
Sidonia
Bernadette
Nepomucene
For Sale 19385 Chevrolet standard coach
For sale a 19385 Chevrolet standard coach offering economical transportation. The car is described as a late model with good paint upholstery and rubber. Terms available through Smith Motor Co Gonzales Tex.
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Okeh
Smith Motor Co
Gonzales
Tex
Garden Club Meeting At Mrs Wolters Home
The Garden Club met at Mrs Edgar Wolters home last Friday with Miss Tonie Fertsch guest. Seventeen members attended and Mrs O A Brieger joined. Tea service to resume with the Fall Flower Show. S J Mitchell named judge. Pansy seed orders taken. seed distributed by Mrs Ernest Hajek and Mrs F M Wagner. Next meeting Sept 18 at Mrs Alois Kasper home to discuss mixed flowers and annual officer election with dues due.
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Garden Club
Edgar Wolters
Mayme Merseburger
Pres
V. Pres
Tonie Fertsch
Hallettsville
O. A. Brieger
S. J. Mitchell
Ernest Hajek
F. M Wagner
Alois Kasper
For Sale 1931 Chevrolet Truck in A-1 Condition
For sale a 1931 Chevrolet dual wheel truck with platform body and cab. It has new paint and is in A-1 running condition. Terms offered by Smith Motor Co. in Gonzales Texas.
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Smith Motor Co
Gonzales
Texas
70th Birthday Anniversary for Hinek Zissa in Shiner
Hinek Zissa celebrated his 70th birthday with a Saturday reunion on August 15. Attendees included Zissa and Caka families from Shiner and nearby towns, plus 31 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Pokluda Brothers provided music as guests departed wishing him many happy returns.
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Hinek Zissa
Jim John
Julius Zissa
Albert Caka Jr
Joe Caka
Ben Svoboda
Mary Svoboda
John Krchnak
Emil Zisa
Shiner
Jim Jiral
Floresville
Louis Zissa
Westhoff
John Krojca
John Horak
Ennis
Agnes Zissa
Dallas
Pokluda __ Brothers
For Sale 1934 Chevrolet Standard Coach
Used car on Smith Motor Company lot in Gonzales Texas with original paint and upholstery like new. Rubber in good condition and motor in A-one running order. Terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Motor Company
Gonzales
Texas
Striebecks Welcome Baby Girl at Nixon Hospital
A telephone message Monday night notified Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Striebeck of the arrival of a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Striebeck at Nixon Hospital in San Antonio. Numerous friends are invited to share the news.
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H. H. Striebeck
Lewis Striebeck
Nixon Hospital
San Antonio
Evelyn Draeger Birthday Party for 12 Classmates
Milestone 12 Miss Evelyn Draeger hosted about 25 classmates Friday afternoon at home to celebrate her 12th birthday. Outdoor games and a lunch served by Mrs. Willie Draeger featured iced punch and a souvenir chewing gum package. All praised the party as a royal good time and wished many happy birthdays for the future.
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Evelyn Draeger
Evelyn
Willie Draeger
Baptist Church invites with Sunday schedule
The Baptist Church announces its worship times led by Pastor J. W. Burns. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m., preaching at 11 a.m., and an evening service at 8 p.m. A Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p.m. invites the congregation to attend.
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J. W. Burns
United Dr Martin Luther Church Service Schedule
The United Dr Martin Luther Church lists Sunday School at 9 a m and Divine Service at 10 a m with a German service in Dreyer at 8 00 p m on Wednesdays September 2 at 3 00 p m The Ladies Aid Society meets on the first Sunday in September with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Divine Service at 1 30 p m A confirmation class is set for September 19 at 9 00 a m Rev Richard Schuetze preaches and invites all faithful to the mercy of the Lord Psa 103 11
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Dreyer
Ladies Aid Society
Richard Schuetze
Hallettsville Christian Science Services on Sunday
Hallettsville Christian Science holds services with the Lesson Sermon titled Christ Jesus to be read in all churches. The Golden Text proclaims God sent not his Son to condemn but that the world through him might be saved. The passage urges believers to abide in him so they may have confidence at his coming.
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Christ Jesus
Churches of Christ
Public Weigher Roeder Reports 870 Bales Cotton Received
Roeder, the public weigher, reports a total of 870 bales of cotton received up to Tuesday night August 25. This figure reflects the current intake level at the collection point and informs local merchants and growers of the week’s load.
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Roeder
Business Men's Club Meeting Tonight at Royal Cafe
The regular meeting of the Business Men's Club is set for Thursday at seven o'clock. Location is the Royal Cafe where members convene for their gathering and discussion.
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Royal Cafe
Voters of Precinct 3&7 Congratulate Alfred Gieptner
Alfred Gieptner expresses thanks to supporters for his Commissioner bid in Saturday's Primary, addressing voters in Precincts 3 and 7 with respect and appreciation.
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Alfred Gieptner
Cook couple welcomes Grace Marie on August tenth
Mr and Mrs Johnnie Cook celebrate the arrival of their daughter Grace Marie born August 10 weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces. The family shares joy as they welcome the new baby girl.
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Johnnie Cook
Grace Marie
Card of Thanks From Gus Seim for County Commissioner Race
Gus Seim thanks friends for their work in his county commissioner race and pledges to merit their support with diligent service. He bears no ill will toward his opponents and commits to providing the same efficient service to all constituents. Commissioner Precinct 3 and 7.
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Gus Seim
For Sale 1929 Model A Ford Four-Door Sedan
For sale a 1929 Model A Ford four door sedan with good seat covers and nearly new rubber. Paint is in all condition. Terms available. Smith Motor Company Gonzales Texas.
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Ford
Smith Motor Company
Gonzales
Texas
Election results show light turnout in county primary run off
In the Democratic Primary run off Alfred Gieptner and Gus Seimi faced opposition and were re elected as county commissioners with totals of Gieptner 660 Seim 183 Fitzhenry 443 Gerdes 318 Precinct results show Gieptner leading in several areas while Fitzhenry gains in others Ernest O. Thompson won State Railroad Commissioner and J E McDonald was reelected Agriculture Commissioner T H Cody won Associate Justice Civil Appeals with votes tallied across various boxes
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Seim and
Fitzhenry
Alfred Gieptner
Gus Seimi
Ccsccee
Cceeaneeeee
W. B. Fitzhenry
Leo Gerdes
Shiner West Gieptner
Seim
Mt. Olive Gieptner
Sweet Home Gieptner
Charlottenburg Gieptner
Ernest O. Thompson
J. E. McDonald
Court of Civil Appeals
T. H. Cody
Frank S. Morris
State Com. of Agr
George B. Terrell
Associate Justice Court of Civil Appeals
Horace Soule
Ludmila Mladenka Weds Henry Frers at Sts Cyril and Methodius
On Tuesday August 18 at Sts Cyril and Methodius Church Ludmila Mladenka and Henry Frers united in marriage. Attendants included Anita Kurtz Geneva Seim Christie Stock and the bride’s brother Woodrow Mladenko. After a nuptial mass a wedding dinner followed at the bride’s grandmother’s home and the couple departed for Dallas for their honeymoon.
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Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church
Ludmila Mladenka
Henry Frers
Anita Kurtz
Miss Kurtz
Geneva Seim
Christie Stock
Miss Seim
Benjamin Grill
Miss Stock
Victor Meyer
James Cimrhanzel
Woodrow Mladen
Megr.l. P. Netardus
Meyer
la Grange
Dallas
The
Texas Company
Ludmila
Heinie
Election Notes Shiner East and West Box Chiefs Named
Election notes list Shiner East Box presided by Edwin Pohler and team with 362 votes. Shiner West Box led by Emil Morgenroth and aides with 362 votes. Announcement ends with an ice cream soda promotion from Shiner Drug Co.
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Shiner East
Edwin Pohler
Mrs. Pohler
John H. Elsik
Homer Chandler
Norbert Tasler
Shiner West
Emil Morgenroth
Ed Busch
Joe Hughs
Aug. Kaspar
Aug Baca
Shiner Drug Co
Fall Hatching Season Notice at Shiner Hatchery
The Shiner Hatchery and Poultry Farm announces incubator use for the first time on August 24. Eggs for hatching are accepted on Saturdays and must be kept cool and moist, not more than seven days old. Each tray holds 128 eggs. advance chick orders are encouraged. They specialize in blood tested hens and advertise reasonable prices. Contact W. L. Henkhaus at phone 57.
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Shiner Hatchery & Poultry Farm
W.L. Henkhaus
Notice of Absence and Office Availability
Dentist A A Darilek D D S notes absence from Sunday through Thursday due to the State Dental Convention in Dallas. Will be ready to meet patrons Friday September 4.
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Dallas
A.A. Darilek
For Sale 1933 Plymouth Coupe in A-1 Condition
1933 Plymouth coupe offered by Company in Gonzales Texas. Car has good rubber and upholstery, paint like new, and has been carefully checked by mechanics. Ready for sale.
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Smith Motor Company
Gonzales
Texas
Local visitors from Schram and Koether families brief stop
Mrs August Schram and Mr and Mrs Alfred Schram along with Weldon and Miss Maurine Koether were brief visitors to La Grange last week, meeting with local residents and sharing social greetings.
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August Schram
Alfred Schram
Weldon
Maurine Koether
la Grange
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Ludmila’s Academy
Oxford
Bankers
White House
Bartlett
Wolters Brothers Co
Hallettsville Christian Science Services
Cotton Report
Business Men’s Club
Koerth
Frers-Mladenka
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