Birthday Party for James F Burke Celebrates Fifth
A birthday party for James F. Burke marked his fifth birthday on November 26. Guests enjoyed games, a fern and chrysanthemum decorated dining room, a large sparkling candle cake, fruit and punch. Attendees included Raymond Wkeen, Rudy Chlastak, Woody Baca, Harry Cornelius, Bernice Blohm, Kasper family and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Burke
Raymond Wkeen
Rudy Chlastak
Woody Baca
Harry Cornelius
Gar Fehrenkamp
Erna Raabe
Vs Striebeck
Bernice Blohm
a/Kasper
E. Kasper
Phiastak
B. Heinsohn
Gims
Henkhaus
Gejek
Hattie Liebhafsky
O. G. Blohm
Aloissper
Theo. Dierkson
E. J. Kier
Gus. Se
Government Groceries Restricted After December 10
Washington Nav receives orders to ration groceries during holidays due to widespread shortages. Stores will issue limited supplies until exhausted.
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Washington
Nav
Real estate deal in Floresville caps county record
In Floresville on November 29 8 W Houston and Henry Edds bought from Mrs O D Rhode a string of brick business houses on Third street facing the courthouse for 30000 dollars. Edds also bought an interest in the O E Stevenson building on C street. Ellis Williams has acquired an interest in The New Era and the firm is Meitzen Williams Halletsville New Era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floresville
Tex
W. Houston
Henry Edds
Hebberonville
O. D. Rhode
Ellis Williams
Sap
Sublime
Meitzen & Williams
Halletsville
New Era
Christmas Parcels: Proper Addressing and Returns
Instructions urge careful parcel preparation with correct addresses and return details to speed mail at the post office. Mailing before noon eases delays, as morning is light, while noon and afternoon trains bring heavier business and longer lines.
Honor Roll Renewals and Funeral Notices
Honor Roll thanks subscribers who sent renewals: John Bohmann Shiner R 4 Chas Albert Sublime Paul Koenig Shiner J E Hranitzky Gillett Henry Stutter Shiner R 4 Fritz Agricola Emil Steiner John Seidenberger R 4 Following a short illness L William Menger died at his San Antonio home on November 10. For 27 years Menger ran the Southern Messenger the largest Catholic newspaper in the South and official organ of the Knights of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bohmann
Shiner
Chas. Albert
Paul Koenig
J. E. Hranitzky
Gillett
Henry Stutter
Fritz Agricola
Emil Steiner
John Seidenberger
L. William Menger
San Antonio
Menger
Southern Messenger
South
The
Knights of Columbus
Washington City Lets Hunger Strikers Starve If They Wish
Washington reports the city council declares it will not be held responsible for twenty two alleged IW W hunger strikers in the city jail. Assistant City Attorney Frank Carnahan cites no liability. Also notes Mr E J Arnim leaving for Houston to join family and new line with Heitman firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
Washington
IW. W
Frank Carnahan
E. J. Arnim
Houston
Arnim
Shiner Hardware Co
Heitman Firm
the Gazette
Whiteman's Chocolate Candy at the Palace of Sweets
Whiteman's Chocolate Candy earns a featured display at the Palace of Sweets in downtown. The piece highlights Whiteman's signature bars and seasonal selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteman’s
Palace of Sweets
Mr Wright Lectures on Red Cross Peace Time Program
Mr Ivan G Wright of the State University lectured at the Methodist Church on the Peace Time Program of the American Red Cross. The address stressed slow reform and long term social uplift through Home Service Secretaries in every county, with Wright impressing the audience during his city visit as a guest of Mr and Mrs Elo Wolters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Ivan G. Wright
The
State University
American Red Cross
Wright
Red Cross
Wrights
Elo Wolters
Senior League Enjoys Social Evening at Merseburger Home
At the Merseburgers residence Miss Mayme Merseburger hosted a Senior League gathering last Tuesday night. Guests played multiple contests including 42, with Miss Fosselmann winning first prize. Punch and cake were served, and the attendees left praising Miss Merseburger for a delightful seasonal event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C Merseburger
Mayme Merseburger
Fosselmann Winny
Miss Merseburger
Local News Recap From Kingsville And Area
Mr. Chas Flato Sr. and R. E. Welhausen with son Rudolph Jr. arrived from Kingsville last Tuesday. Theun couple now occupy Mrs. Herms cottage, vacated by E. J. Arnim family. Miss Vivian Valentine, from Sacred Heart Academy Hallettsville, spent Thanksgiving with her parents. Wendtland Bernhard Tomasco duck hunted at Tivoli and brought home the limit. Thanksgiving program at the M. E. Church drew good attendance and $5 was donated to the Orphanage. Miss Trautwein and her expression pupils earned praise for a literary treat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Flato Sr
R. E. Welhausen
Rudolph Jr
Kingsville
R. O. Theun
Vivian Valentine
Sacred Heart Academy
Hallettsville
Louis J. Wendtland
Paul Bernhard
E. J. Tomasco
Tivoli
M. E
Trautwein
Program Rendered By Literary Society
The High Literary Society held a November 28 meeting with topics in brief by Herman Liebhafsky. A debate argued that the United States should intervene with Mexico, affirmatives led by Raymond Prasatik Elvera Herder, negatives by Charlie Kasper Stella Blohm. Reading School Mom's Courtier by Isabel Daniel. Judges Herman Liebhafsky Jeffrie Mikulik Alma Canon. They ruled unanimously for the affirmative. Visitors included Mesdames Joe Hughs A Thulemeyer Louise Thulemeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Eererary Society
Herman Liebhafsky
United States
Mexico
Raymond Prasatik
Elvera ‘Herder
Charlie Kasper
Stella Blohm
Isabel Daniel
Jeffrie Mikulik
Alma Canon
Mesdames
Joe Hughs
A.’ Thulemeyer
Louise Thulemeyer
Roscoe Canon Returns Home After Navy Service
Roscoe Canon arrived home last week after serving in the U S Navy. He enlisted May 15, 1918, trained at Mare Island and Hampton Roads, served aboard the Minneapolis and Kelly, traveled from Spalato to New York via Gibraltar and the Azores, visiting Venice and Trieste. He was discharged November 22 and returned home November 26. He is proud of his honorable service and the world he saw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mare Island
California
Goat Island
Hampton Roads
U. S. S. Minneapolis
U. S
Kelly
N. Y
Spalato
Dalmatia
Azores
Gibraltar
Adriatic
Venice
Trieste
Fiume
Messina
Italy
Azore Islands
Bermuda Islands
New York
Roscoe
Honor Roll of Shiner School November 1919
November 1919 honor roll from Shiner School lists students by grade including Grade 2 David Daniel Maxie Weber Gladys Rogge Hilla Strattman Carmen Vasquez. Grade 3 Wilbert Kasper Mae Rogge Erna Henkhaus Georgie Mae Hodanek Laura Ludecke Willie Hazel Monroe Clara Zinkler. Grade 4 Eivera Ehlers Willie Weber Libbie Psencik. Grade 5 Louis Striebeck Virgie Monroe Selma Rogge. Grade 9 Victor Schulze. Grade 10 Stella Blohm Lillian Merseburger Louise Thulemeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Daniel
Maxie Weber
Gladys Rogge
Hilla Strattman
Carmen Vasquez
Wilbert Kasper
Mae Rogge
Erna Henkhaus
Georgie Mae Hodanek
Laura Ludecke
Willie Hazel Monroe
Clara Zinkler
Eivera Ehlers
Willie Weber
Libbie Psencik
Louis Striebeck
Virgie Monroe
Selma Rogge
Victor Schulze
Bridal Show Honors Miss Minnie Deutsch Ahead of Willeman Wedding
Mrs. H. Messer hosts a bridal event to honor Miss Minnie Deutsch, whose marriage to Mr. Eli Willeman is planned for the Christmas holidays.
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Schloss Bros. & CO. Inc
Baltimore
Wolters Brothers Company
Texas
Real Tate
MR. Wright
Addison
Literary Society
Roscoe Canon
U. S. Navy
Shiner School
Star Brand
Brown Kid
J. C. Blohm & Son
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