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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1941
Page
1
The Gazette previews Christmas shopping in Shiner with local merchants ready to serve. Read advertisements to plan purchases, save money, and enjoy a Santa visit on Friday Dec 5 offering a free gift package for children.
The Great Virgil a world renowned magician brings a two hour mystery extravaganza to Shiner High School Gym on Friday December 12. The act features illusions including an African Lion in a cage and feats like the Hindu Rope Trick with Julie the Mind Reader. Sponsored by the High School Athletic Department this touring spectacle promises rapid sequence mysteries and vivid lighting.
A list of patients at the hospital includes residents from Pokluda Shiner Moulton Gonzales Yoakum Flatonia and Yoakum with names such as Louise Liebscher Wm Zappe Jr Chas Wendt Chris tine Hosak Joe John Boedecker Victor Strakos Emil Condl Alvin Sassin T W Patterson and others.
United Dr Martin Luther Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Divine Service at 10 30 a m in German with Dreyer at 7 p m English service. Thursday 7 30 p m Senior group and 7 p m Senior Choir. Saturday 9 a m Instruction Class. Tuesday December 9 at 7 p m monthly business meeting. Wednesday December 10 at 2 p m Dreyer Ladies Aid led by Richard Schuetze.
Sunday School at 10 a m led by Mrs Wm Wendtland Sept preaching at 11:00 a m and 7 p m on the second and fourth Sundays Vernon Perry pastor.
Sunday School at 10 a m with Thomas Hughs led by Mrs. R B Harris. Morning worship at 11 a m. Sunday night services. Training Union 6 p m directed by Mrs. R B Harris. Preaching 7 p m. Midweek prayer prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30. A cordial welcome from Rayford Harris, pastor.
Services occur every second and fourth Sunday of the month at 3 p.m. Visitors are invited to attend and participate.
Mo. 4 appointment notice lists tatest tm hotvetotes for beauty shop services. The fragment mentions an appoint time and location, indicating a formal scheduling entry for a beauty establishment trade.
The Baros family thanks the general public for liberal patronage during the past dancing season at Kokernot Grove. They note good attendance and trade and invite friends to return on Easter Monday when Patek's Orchestra will provide music, as at the closing date.
Shiner Chapter No 272 of the Eastern Star will meet on December 9 at 7 p.m. All members are urged to attend this meeting. Eula Schultz W M.
Dr. F M Wagner and his wife spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Houston for the tenth annual Postgraduate Medical Assembly of South Texas. Mrs Chas Amyster left Tuesday for Houston for an eye operation. Miss Irene Kasper spent Thanksgiving Day in Galveston.
Santa Claus will visit the children of Shiner on Friday, December 5, 1941, at 6:00 P M. The Christmas Tree and Program are sponsored by the Shiner Chamber of Commerce and Business Men's Club.
The Shiner Comanches coached by A R Ellis will face rival Moulton Friday night in the Gymnasium at Moulton and again next Wednesday in our local Gymnasium. A large crowd is expected for the heated rivalry with game time set at 7 30 p m. Basketball fans are urged to attend the opening game next Wednesday.
Thanksgiving morning brought a fine baby girl to Mr and Mrs William Zappe Jr at the local hospital. Jean Mercer weighs 7 pounds 2 ounces and will take permanent quarters with the Zappe household.
Announcement from Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Bohman of Cuero confirms the arrival of a baby daughter. The newborn is described as a Thanksgiving gift to the family.
Mr and Mrs C D Hamff of Yoakum celebrate the birth of C D Jr born last Friday at Huth Memorial Hospital Mrs Hamff is Carlie Strauss daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Strauss Sr Sponsors at baptism were Mr and Mrs John Kvinta.
The St Ludmila honor roll lists students by grade from Second through Twelfth. Names include Marvin Raz Virginia Granz Helen Veit Marvin Adamek Elo Huser Paulie Kasper Georgia Mae Kouba Mary Joyce Pavlik James Fischnar Beatrice Hirsch Victor Strauss Eleanora Velek Agnes Zissa Dennis Wagner Lois Havel Gladys Wagner Franklin Bilimlek Bernice Braden Daniel Zissa Henry Fietsam Benita Janik Anna Louise Novak Gussie Mae Tasler Rosalie Muras Evelyn Jaks Irene Degenhardt Agnes Janak Joyce Michna Patricia Kolacny Robert Wagner Agnes Kolacny Bessie Kostak Evelyn Pospisil Mary Roeder.
Mr and Mrs H G Mueller received a sad message from Anthony Kansas informing them that their nephew Edwina Schodde 36 passed away Monday night Edwin was a Moulton boy the son of Mr and Mrs Willie H Schodde of that city and the family has numerous relatives in the Shiner vicinity including parents three brothers Otto of Georgia Warne of San Antonio and Willie of Moulton and one sister Miss Wilma Schodde of Schulenburg The Gazette extends sympathy to the bereaved.
St. Ludmila's Academy will host its annual country store and bazaar on Saturday December 6 in the new Blohm Building. Items for sale include handwork and entables, with the general public invited to support this community event.
Mr and Mrs Jos Muras attended the Boehm Memorial homemaking cottage dedication in Moulton Tuesday night. The N Y A built the cottage and the Ed Boehm Sr Estate donated it to Moulton Independent School District. A banquet and program followed by an open house.
Mrs Henry Schirswitz and children Mrs Adolf Bednar Mrs Adolf Filip and Donnie and Emily Kubecka spent last Wednesday in San Antonio Irene returned with them for the holidays.
The Green School Turkey Shoot event has been postponed and rescheduled for December fourteenth. Organizers cited weather and scheduling conflicts as the reason for the delay, with facilities and participants remaining intact for the new date.
Miss Irene Westphal was elected Sweetheart of the Shiner F F A for this year. The announcement came at the F F A Business Men's Basketball Game two weeks ago.
The Tenberg-Machac wedding details a satin and lace gown with a long train, double veil, and orange blossom head wreath. The groom wore a dark teal suit, maid of honor Joyce Johnson and attendants listed with gowns and bouquets. After a wedding dinner they depart for Kingsville and Old Mexico, with Yoakum as home base.
Mayor Ad. Richter proclaims a Cotton Christmas urging citizens to give cotton gifts to support the cotton industry facing under consumption foreign competition and substitutes. Merchants offer cotton gifts as a civic gesture to aid millions whose livelihoods depend on cotton product purchases.
Rev E J Bily and Jos Muras attended the funeral for Rev Jos Hanak of Caldwell. Hanak, age 54, died Sunday in Caldwell where he served as pastor. He was laid to rest beside his parents in Mark. Bishop Byrne of the Galveston Diocese celebrated the Solemn Requiem Mass. He was survived by his mother and father, both now deceased.
Ernest Baker of Gonzales and Mrs Ann Newsom of Shiner were married in Gatesville Texas in a quiet ceremony months ago. Witnesses were Mr and Mrs Lloyd F Green of Mound Texas. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs J Koncaba and worked at Elkins Store in Shiner. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs M J Baker of Dilworth, Gonzales resident, former Inquirer member and star pitcher of the Shiner Brewers. The Gazette offers best wishes.
Senator L J Sulak served as a visiting official in Shiner on Friday accompanying local leaders and discussing community developments and regional issues with residents and organizers.
Xmas shopping kicks off at St Vudmila's PTA bazaar next Saturday with festive items and local volunteers manning stalls. Proceeds support school programs as residents browse crafts, decorations, and gifts.
The First Aid Course will be taught by J. W. as instructor, sponsored by the Rheines Home. Local residents are invited to enroll and learn essential emergency care skills at the city hall venue.
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