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Newspaper

Shiner Gazette

Location

Shiner, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1936

Page

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Union Meeting of Young Folks in Shiner Church

The Young People's Division of Shi ner Methodist Church hosted the Colorado Valley Union at the City Auditorium due to repairs. 72 people ate dinner at the Blohm building served by the Ladies' Aid. Activities included devotions by Rev. Guyon, solos by Helen Steffens and Evelyn Dreyer, and a 2 pm session led by Allen Grobe. Weimar won the efficiency award with 96 points. scores for Shiner, La Grange, Hallettsville, and Waelder were listed along with visiting clergy and local editors.

Young People’s Division Shiner Methodist Church Colorado Valley Union City Auditorium Blohm Guyon Helen Steffens Evelyn Dreyer Wm. Wendtland, Jr Glen Wagener Allen Grobe la Grange Georgetown University Helen Oder Philippians Ruth Best Waelder Loretta Guyon Scott Hill Hallettsville America, the Beautiful H. Patrick Westmoreland College San Antonio Heart Talk Rev Beal Yoakum Russell Heaner Victoria Weimar Shiner

Weddings at Catholic Church Urge Silent Union

Two wedding notices from the Catholic Church record marriages on Monday and Tuesday. Henry Schneider and Mrs. Mary Marek were united in the ceremony by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Netardus with no further details. The following day Aug Kubecka married Miss Mary Mikes, officiated by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Netardus with witnesses Frank Janik and John Mikes.

Henry Schneider Mary Marek Msgr Netardus Kubecka Mary Mikes Frank Janik John Mikes

Edwin Konecny and Miss Hobital wed in ceremony

On Wednesday November 25 Edwin Konecny married Miss Mary Hobital in a ceremony conducted by Rev E J Bily with Albert Barta and Anton Svoboda serving as witnesses.

Edwin Konecny Mary Hobital E. J. Bily Albert Barta Anton Svoboda

Jim Trobl and Lula Douglas Wed at 6 AM

On Thursday November 26 at 6 in the morning, Jim Trobl married Lula Douglas. Reverend E J Bily performed the rite with Edgar Tasler and Annie Tasler signing as witnesses.

Jim Trobl Lula Douglas E. J. Bily Edgar Tasler Annie Tasler

High School P T A Sets Year End Meeting

The final High School P T A gathering of the year will be held next Thursday after noon December 10th at the High School.

Thanksgiving Party by The Modern Priscillas at Legion Clubroom

The Modern Priscillas hosted a Thanksgiving party at the Legion Clubroom on Friday night, November 27, with a harvest themed décor and a Paul Jones buffet. Local guests included Leonard Valek and Henry Freis Jr among many attendees, with out of town visitors Bernice Blohm, Clarice Hollman, Geo. Bueck, and Leo Etlinger listed.

Legion

Goudelocks Move to Mati Hotel Cuero

Mr and Mrs W L Goudelock and their daughter left Shiner for Cuero where he will run the Coffee Shop at the Mati Hotel He confirms the Shiner Cafe patrons and friends can reach him at the Cuero hotel for luncheon dinner and club parties He promises superior service and invites friends to call on him at the hotel and coffee shop.

W. L. Goudelock Cuero Muti

First Appreciation Day Wet One

As the Gazette reports the first Appreciation Day of the Trade's Day Series appears wet, but more days are planned. Every Wednesday, until announced otherwise, Appreciation Day will be celebrated.

the Gazette

Wendtlands Celebrate Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Wm Wendtland Sr marked their 60th wedding anniversary last Saturday in a quiet celebration due to Mrs Wendtland’s illness. A Houston radio broadcast welcomed the couple, followed by flowers cards and calls from family. They were surrounded by children and grandchildren in a joyful day.

Wm. Wendtland Sr

Two New Homes Under Construction

Garbade Lumber Co reports Emil Novak and Herbert Runk near completion. A small home on the Frank Gerum farm is finished. The barn on John Elsik Sr farm, destroyed by fire, has been rebuilt. Gustave Schmidt completed repairs on his farm home.

Garbade Lumber Co Emil Novak Herbert Runk Frank Gerum John Elsik Sr Gustave Schmidt

Michna Ermis wedding solemnized at St Cyril and Methodius

The wedding of John Michna of Shiner and Miss Frances Ermis of Buckholts took place Tuesday morning November 24 at St Cyril and Methodius Church Marah with a Nuptial Mass. The bride wore white bridal satin with lace sleeves and a lace veil trimmed with seed pearls. Attendants included sister Ludmila Ermis as bridesmaid and Martin Ermis as her brother escort. After ceremonies relatives and friends dined at the bride’s father home before a short wedding trip to San Antonio and Shiner. The couple will live in Buckholts.

St Cyril and Methodius Marah John Michna Shiner Frances Ermis Buckholts Kaspar Kacer Vincent Home of the Holy Infancy Austin Martin Ermis John Zarosky Cameron Ludmila Ermis Joe R. Mikesh Frank Ermis Providence Sanatorium School For Nurses Waco Petronila Michna San Antonio Joe Michna Joyce J. R. Mikesh Frank Michna

Smithville Tigers to face Yoakum Bulldogs in bi district

Smithville Tigers meet Yoakum Bulldogs Friday night in Yoakum for bi-district playoff. Smithville clinched the district title last Wednesday by defeating La Grange. This marks the second bi-district meeting between the two clubs, with Yoakum having visited Smithville in 1934 and lost.

Yoakum Smithville Tigers Yoakum Bulldogs Rex Kelly la Grange Smithville

Shiner Comanches Announce Big Games

The Shiner Comanches will play Charco next Friday and Saturday with 7 30 p m start Friday and 8 p m on Saturday. Friday night the Squaws face Waelder in the same slate of games.

Shiner Comanches Charco Squaws Waelder

Boundary Line School Banco and Domino Party This Evening

Banco and 42 party at Boundary Line School tonight at 7 30 with straight dominoes for the benefit of the school. A 10 cent play charge includes lunch.

Boundary Line School

Baptist Church Invites Worship with Pastor J. W. Burns

Sunday School at 10 a m preaching service 11 a m and 7 p m prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p m You are invited to worship with this congregation.

Hallettsville Christian Science Service Notice

Hallettsville Christian Science Services announce the Sunday lesson read in all Churches of Christ Scientist on December 6 at 11 A M. Golden Text proclaims I am the Lord that maketh all things and stretcheth forth the heavens. Beloved, now are we the sons of God and we shall see him as he is.

Churches of Christ Scientist God

United Dr Luther Church Announces Services and Meetings

The United Dr Martin Luther Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m Divine Service at 10 30 a m in German and 7 15 p m in English Monthly business meeting Tuesday Ladies Aid in Dreyer Wednesday Confirma tion Class Saturday 1 15 p m The Advent lesson urges readiness for Christ's Second Coming as peace and justice are established Rev Richard Schuetze delivers the message stressing preparedness.

Ladies Aid Dreyer Christ

Otto Wendt Home Destroyed by Fire

Shiner residents report the Otto Wendt farm home was destroyed by a fire Monday night around nine. The blaze started in a closet and spread quickly. the family was at home and little could be saved. The modern house, built less than a year ago in the Dreyer area, suffered extensive damage. Insurance details were recently clarified and compensation is expected.

Shiner Otto Wendt Dreyer Wendt

Tree of Lighting Ceremony Set for December 13

The committee chooses Sunday December 13 at 6 PM for the Community Christmas Tree lighting. A full program will be announced next week.

Home News Is Best News Gift From Shiner Gazette

The Shiner Gazette encourages sending the home paper to friends who have moved away as a valued gift and keepsake, highlighting the comfort of local community coverage distant readers can still enjoy.

Shiner Gazette

Gazette Christmas Offer for Texas Dailies

Act now and save by letting the Gazette handle your subscription to the big Texas dailies. Special Christmas rates will be withdrawn Dec. 15.

the Gazette Texas

Red Cross Roll Call Short of Response in Shiner

Gazette notes the Red Cross Roll Call has met with very little response in Shiner and that the drive closes this weekend. Readers are urged to contribute immediately to support the Red Cross relief effort.

Gazette Red Cross Shiner

Chamber Of Commerce Tonight Plans For Christmas Lighting

The chamber of commerce will hold its final meeting of the year this evening. Members will discuss Christmas lighting plans and related community events.

Chamber of Commerce Tonight

Alvin man visits Shiner, stops at Gazette office

Charlie Stefka of Alvin visited relatives in Shiner last week and called pleasantly at the Gazette office during his trip.

Charlie Stefka Alvin Shiner Gazette

Christmas flower orders urged in advance by Shiner Florist

Shiner Florist urges customers to place all Christmas flower orders early. Phone contact listed as 1]3 for inquiries and orders.

Shiner Florist

O D H S Meeting Next Sunday

The regular meeting and annual election of officers for the O D H S Lodge will be held at Bluecher Park next Sunday at 2 PM. A good attendance of the membership is desired.

O. D. H. S. Lodge Bluecher Park

Shiner Chapter 272 Sets Year Final Meeting

The last meeting of the year for Shiner Chapter No. 272 will be held next Tuesday night.

Shiner

Bunjes Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notice

The Bunjes Home Demonstration Club will meet next Monday December 7 at the home of Mrs Arthur Nollkamper Members should bring their yearly reports.

Bunjes Home Arthur Nollkamper

New Doctor Will Locate at Moulton

Dr. W. J. Gray, a noted physician and surgeon formerly of Yoakum and now at Burnett, will locate in Moulton in about ten days. He is the son of the late Dr. James W. Gray of Yoakum and nephew of Dr. Sam Jaegli.

W. J. Gray Yoakum Burnett Moulton Gray James W. Gray Sam Jaeggli Moulton Hagle

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P.T. A Goudelocks Mati Griffon’s Folger Mendleson Hogue Wolters Brothers Co Ermis Banco and Party J. W. Burns Hallettsville Christian Science Services Richard Schuetze Red Cross Drive Bonorden’s C. E.S. Meeting Bunjes Home Demonstration Club
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