Boy Scout Camporee Enjoyed by Scouts
About 70 scouts from Yoakum Moulton and Shiner camped at Welhausen's grounds for a weekend program led by Jim Thomas Tom Tom District scout executive with Dr A L Harrison assisting. Prizes were awarded for athletics camping skill troop organization and campfire program with Shiner troop taking multiple first places and plans for a fall camporee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welhausen’s
Yoakum
Moulton and Shiner
Jim Thomas
Tom-Tom
A. L. Harrison
Shiner
Mrs Bill Stroman Visits Eagle Pass Relative
Mrs Bill Stroman of Eagle Pass visits her mother Mrs Helen Menke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Stroman
Eagle Pass
Helen Menke
United Dr Martin Luther Church Service Schedule
Sunday School at 9 a m Divine Service at 10 a m German service on Tuesday September 2 monthly meeting Wednesday September 3 Ladies Aid Society Thursday September 4 Senior League The article urges Christians to answer Gods call by serving others through church activities and notes Rev Richard Schuetze leading the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Samuel
Church
Richard Schuetze
Christ Jesus Topic for August 31 Christian Science Lesson
The August 31 Christian Science Lesson-Sermon centers on Christ Jesus with Romans 1 16 as the Golden Text. It includes Matthew 11 28 29 calling all burdened to come to Jesus for rest and learning of him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Jesus
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Methodist Church Worship Times in Los Angeles
Morning worship at 11:00 and evening worship at 8:00 on the second and fourth Sundays. Sunday School 9:45 and 11:00 on Sundays. Pastor L. A. McDaniel invites all to worship and join the church activities.
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L. A. McDaniel
Services of Shiner Baptist Church
Sunday School starts at 10:00 a.m. with H. Cammack as superintendent. Morning Worship follows at 11:00 a.m. Training Union gathers at 6:30 p.m., directed by Mrs. R. B. Harris. Prayer service at 8 p.m. led by Rayford Harris, minister. A cordial welcome awaits all attendees.
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H. Cammack
R. B. Harris
Ice
Wena Peng
Rayford Harris
Community Service Times Announce Monthly and Fourth Sunday Visits
A notice invites visitors to Henry C. ee ee En Services at month end and on the fourth Sunday of each month at 3 PM. The message welcomes all visitors and emphasizes regular monthly service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Ee Ee
M. iGerman
Corilisliy
Mrs Lola Pohler Completes Masters At Texas
Edwin and E J Pohler attended University of Texas graduation where Lola Ellison Pohler received her Masters Degree in English with thesis Poe's Sense of His Own Worth. Pohler is a Shiner high school faculty member who earned a B A from Southwest State Teachers College in 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Edwin
E. J. Pohler
Austin
University of Texas
Lola Ellison Pohler
Pohler
Poe
Card of Thanks for Beloved Father Florian Baros
The family expresses deep appreciation for the many acts of kindness after the death of their father Florian Baros. They thank Mons. L. P. Netardus, Rev. E. Bily, the choir, those who sent flowers, Dr. Wagner, Mrs. Jos. Patek, and all the nurses. The Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florian Baros
L. P. Netardus
E. Bily
Dr. Wagner
Jos. Patek
Cotton penalties apply to cotton marketed above quotas
The La Vaca AAA chair announces a seven cent per pound penalty on cotton sold beyond farm quotas for 1941. A new AAA Act sets penalties at 50 percent of the basic loan rate with a parity rate of 16.49 cents and a loan base of 14.02 cents. Cards issued for compliance distinguish in quota and excess stock, while exemptions apply for small runs and certain conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Hermes
Lavaca County
AAA Committee
Hermes
Opening date for St Ludmila's Academy set
Classes will resume on September 9 with registration for all students on September 8. Next week the school calendar and program will appear in the paper.
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ST. Ludmila’s Academy
Shiner Public School Band Sponsors Club Meeting
A special meeting of the School Band Sponsors Club will be held Friday August 29 at four o'clock at the home of Mrs. A A Darilek. All members and band participants are urged to attend and meet with us. Lillie Darilek, President.
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A. A. Darilek
1942 AAA program emphasizes soil building and soil building payments
Wm E Cleveland of Lavaca County outlines 1942 Agricultural Conservation Program details. Farmers may earn soil building payments plus special crop allotment payments for crops like wheat and cotton. Rates mirror 1941 but depend on acres and area feed grain status. Forest tree planting adds a $15 supplement and a $1.30 orchard credit applies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. Cleveland
Lavaca County
Department of Agriculture
Congress
AAA
Texas
Texas Aaa Committee
Cleveland
White Marketing Cards Issued for Lavaca County Producers
Lavaca County producers will receive white marketing cards in Yoakum on Wednesday morning August 27 1941 at C of Co Shiner Wednesday afternoon August 27 1941 at Blohm Building Moulton Friday August 29 1941 at Moravia and other locations. If you have a parity ready card you may pick it up at these sites or at the County Office before or after dates. no cotton stamps will be issued at the County Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
C of Co
Shiner
Blohm Building
Moulton
F. Ah
Moravia
Delinquent Taxes Ordered Paid in Full by Law
Lavaca County Texas Assessor announces act by Legislature listing interest and costs on delinquent taxes from 1930 to 1939. For 1930 onward all sums must be paid at once to gain the benefits. Prior years: only costs remitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TURK
Col
Lavaca County
Texas
Notice on 1942 motor vehicle titles and registration
Lavaca County Assessor-Collector E A Turk announces a 1942 deadline for title certificates under House Bill 407. After January 1, 1942 no registration without title or evidence of issued title. New or used cars bought since Oct 1, 1939 may already have certificates. duplicates needed if lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Highway Department
E. A. Turk
Lavaca County
Farmers League to Hold Open Air Meeting
The Farmers League will hold an open air meeting on Tuesday September 2 at 8 p m at the Sunken Garden. All members and interested residents are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers League
Sunken Garden
Local Health News Notes Hospital Stay and Return
Mr O C Henk returned Friday from a visit with Mr and Mrs Oren Davis. Mr Davis remains in Marshall Hospital recovering from an appendicitis operation but will leave soon. Mrs Davis recently discharged is recovering well. Palace Theatre advertises Mary Beth Hughes and George Monte ty for Tuesday and Wednesday.
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O. C. Henk
Aus
Oren Davis
Shiner Brewers top Cuero and Yoakum in Cuero game
The Shiner Brewers defeated Cuero and Yoakum 13 to 4 on Sunday at Cuero. After scoreless first five innings, Shiner sparked a six run sixth inning and added six more in the seventh and one in the eighth. Ernest Baker delivered a two run homer to aid the surge. Cuero and Yoakum scored in eighth and ninth, Beasley homering for Yoakum. Shiner heads to Schulenburg for a Sunday doubleheader en route to a league playoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Brewers
Cuero
Yoakum
Brewers
Ernest Baker
Beasley
Schulenburg
TWO MORE LAVACA COUNTY YOUTHS JOIN REGULAR ARMY
Emil Steinacher of Moulton and Melvin H Harbers of Shiner were accepted in Victoria for enlistment in the regular Army and Army Air Corps. Steinacher is assigned to the regular Army at Fort Sam Houston. Harbers goes to the Air Corps at Ellington Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Emil Steinacher
Moulton
Melvin H. Harbers
Shiner
Victoria
Regular Army
Army Air Corps
John L. Marx
Young Steinacher
Tom Steinocher
Fort Sam Houston
Young Harbers
Emil Harbers
Air Corps
Ellington Field
Houston
North South part of Baseball League to meet in Labor Day game
The Southern and Northern parts of the South Central Texas League will clash in a Labor Day match at Shiner on Monday Sept 1 at 3 30 pm. North teams led by Henry Baumgarten Schulenburg face South clubs under William Midkiff Gonzales. Readied star players from each side promise a top regional showdown.
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Southentrexas
Legue
Shiner
Labor Day
Henry Baumgarten
Schulenburg
Wrn
Midkiff
Gonzales
la Grange
Weimar
Hallettsville
Hallettsville Pilot Steve Janak Killed in Crash
Steve Janak a 39 year old Hallettsville resident and owner of Hallettsville Electric Co. died after a plane crashed three miles north of Hallettsville. He suffered a basal skull fracture and a facial injury and died en route to the hospital. He was a noted amateur in aviation radio and electricity and is survived by his parents seven brothers and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Steve Janak
Hallettsville Electric Co
Janak
Shiner
Val Janak
Wied
Lavaca
A Mary’s
Canon couple and E. J. Rees enjoy Mississippi visit
Mr and Mrs J M Canon and beg E J Rees spend a pleasant morning with relatives in Mississippi. Word came that they arrived safely that evening and plan to return this weekend.
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J. M. Canon
E. J. Rees
Mississippi
Werner Seidenberger wedding at St Cyril and Methodius Church
Evelyn Seidenberger and Werner Werner were married at eight this morning in the Sts Cyril and Methodius chapel with Monsignor officiating. The bride wore satin and tulle with orange blossoms, and the groom in a teal blue suit. Attendants included Helen Werner Dorothy Hirsch Erwin Seidenberger and Robert Vincik. After a family dinner at the bride’s home guests danced at Kokernot Grove. The couple will reside in Hitchcock Texas where the groom works. Gazette extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sts. Cyril & Methodius
Enert Werner
Robert Werner Sr
Evelyn Seidenberger
Robert Seidenberger
Erwin Seidenberger
Helen Werner
Dorothy Hirsch
Robert Vincik
Oscar Fisseler
John Werner
Wagner Torres Wedding in St Ann's Houston
Annie Wagner daughter of Mrs Mary Wagner of Shiner married Benjamin Torres of Houston Sunday morning at 6 in St Ann's Church Houston. The former Shiner girl has worked in Houston and is well known. The couple will reside in Houston where Torres works as an airplane mechanic. The Gazette extends congratulations.
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Houston
St. Ann’s
Annie Wagner
Mary Wagner
Shiner
Benjamin Torres
Gazette
Mrs Hollman Honored At Garden Party For Birthday
Mr and Mrs Louis Trautwein hosted relatives and friends at a Sunday evening garden party at their home in honor of their daughter Mrs John G Hollman whose birthday was observed with a social gathering of family and close acquaintances.
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Louis Trautwein
John G. Hollman
Catch Big Fish In Local Trawl
Fishermen Otto Fisseler Otto Glatzert John Henkhaus Willie Novak and Edwin Glatzert fished Tuesday and Wednesday bringing in a 60 lb yellow catfish and 30 lbs of smaller fish. They insist this is no fish story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Fisseler
Otto Glatzert
John Henkhaus
Willie Novak
Edwin Glatzert
Large eggs on display at Gazette Office
The Gazette reports three large eggs from Panther Hill Farm by R. J. Osborn. Sizes range 3 1 4 to 3, lengths 3 to 3 1 3 inches, circumferences 5 1 2 inches, weights 2 to 2 1 2 ounces. Osborn notes 104 young English White Leghorn hens laid by pullets aged four months. daily egg yield now 49 to 69.
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the Gazette
R. J. Osborn
Panther Hill
Town
Gov Stevenson to Open La Vaca Fiesta in Hallettsville
Governor Coke R Stevenson will officially open the La Vaca Fiesta on Friday at 9 o’clock with a military review of the 304 Coast Artillery in maneuvers and a dress parade at 9 am. An opening address will precede a grand parade at 11 am as two days of events include a baseball game rodeo queen crowning anti aircraft demonstration and queen’s ball. A delegation from Shiner advertised the festival and invited residents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke R. Stevenson
Harvey Renger
Hallettsville Chamber Commerce
Stevenson
304
Coast Artillery
Ville
Shiner
Chamber selects Miss Wagner for Shiner trip escort
The Chamber of Commerce selects Frances Elaine Wagner daughter of Dr and Mrs F M Wagner to attend a trip to Shiner with Francis Berkenhoff as her escort on Friday and Saturday September 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chamber of Commerce
Frances Elaine Wagner
F. M. Wagner
Shiner
LaVaca Ta
Francis Berkenhoff
Hospital Patients and Dismissals List
Hospital patients include Mrs. Joe Kotrick and baby Rudie Kurtz Wm Novak Vera Hauschild son of Albert Mc Elroy Shiner Mrs John Po kluda and baby Flatonia Clara Welhausen Flatonia Vernon Sauer Yoakum Mrs Sam Gray Waelder Mrs Edward Darilek and baby Moul Dismissed patients include Mrs Rudie Neusser Lillian Kubena Mrs Paulae pig Siegel Mrs Louise Wm Riske Lester Fisseler Shi ner Mrs John Billock and baby Mrs Donald Bunting Moulton Emil Lev Flatonia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kotrick
Rudie Kurtz
Wm. Novak
Vera Hauschild
Albert McElroy
Shiner
John Pokluda
Baby
Flatonia
Clara Welhausen
Vernon Sauer
Yoakum
Sam Gray Waelder
Edward Darilek
Moulton
Rudie Neusser
Lillian Kubena
Paul Ae Pig Siegel
Garden Club plans crepe myrtle planting along highway
The Shiner Garden Club will sponsor crepe myrtles along the town highway this fall. Citizens with spare plants are asked to notify listed ladies and report quantities available to aid beautification of Shiner famed for its beautiful yards.
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O. C. Henkhaus
F. J. Fietsam
Ernest Hajek
Mamie Merseburger
Alois Kasper
C. B. Welhausen
Wm. Zappe
New Babies Born to Several Local Families
Mr and Mrs Joe Kotrick welcomed a baby boy Patrick Joe born last Saturday weighing 11 pounds mother Mary Valis. Mr and Mrs John Pokluda Flatonia welcomed a 9-pound son Alphonse Johnnie born Friday mother Katie Tupa. Mr and Mrs Edward Darilek Moulton welcomed a 9-pound girl their first child born Monday mother Della Welfs. Mr and Mrs Wm B Winkenwerder welcomed a girl Angeline their first child born Sunday mother Edna Zimmmermann. Evelyn named child at their home since Aug 11.
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Joe Kotrick
Patrick Joe
Mary Valis
John Pokluda
Flatonia
Alphonse Johnnie
Katie Tupa
Edward Darilek
Moulton
Darilek
Della Welfs
Wm. B. Winkenwerder
Angeline
Edna Zimmermann
Baby Boy Elton Joins Family At Home
On August 16 a baby boy arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Elton. The infant is named Elton Joe and welcomed by the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton
Joe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Christian Science Services
Shiner Baptist Church
Shiner Public ‘School
Lillie Darilek
Tom
Cuero & Yoakum
Baseball League
Werner—Seidenberger
Torres—Wagner
Mrs. Hollman
Gazette Office
Gov. Stevenson
Garden Club
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