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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
1
Shiner High School will host the Shiner Invitational with 16 teams on December 20 and 21. Many teams will travel long distances and require lodging for Friday night. Families willing to shelter one or more players should contact Coach Ellis or Superintendent Auld.
We express sincere thanks for the kind deeds shown during sickness and death in our home. Grateful for the pretty flowers that decked our darling's grave. To Rev Schuetze and all who were thoughtful we say thank you. May God bless you all. Mr. and Mrs. Elo Pfeil.
All mothers of Shiner High School Band members are invited to join the Band Mothers Club. The meeting is Friday at 3 o'clock in Music Hall.
Walter Hranitzky of Mt Olive section faced a close call as he harvested a nine point buck on the Neu haus ranch during Thanksgiving day hunting.
E A Busch celebrated Thanksgiving by bringing in a six point from the E B Johnson pasture, reflecting a local hunting achievement and quiet seasonal bounty.
Friends greet postmaster Ed Herder on his return from a hospital stay in Dallas and a visit at his daughter’s home with Mr. and Mrs. Q. B. Schaefer. He appears well and reports feeling OK, with Mrs. Herder accompanying him.
Christian Science Sunday Lesson Sermon titled God the Only Cause and Creator will be read in all Churches of Christ Scientist on Sunday December 8 at 11 00 am The golden text declares Every house is builded by some man but he that built all things is God Hebrews 34 The lesson includes Ecclesiastes 314 noting that what God doeth shall be forever and nothing can be added or taken from it
The notice lists church activities including Church School at 9 30 a m Divine Service at 10 30 a m with English and Holy Communion and a 7 p m Drey er English service. Thursday Senior League at 7 p m Friday Junior choir 4 p m Saturday 9 a m instruction Shiner. Rev Richard Schuetze invites all to hear the Advent message and accept Jesus Christ by faith.
Henry C. Nickel, pastor, announces English services on the second Sunday of each month at 3 p m and German services on the fourth Sunday at 3 p m Visitors are welcome to attend
The notice lists worship times at 11:00 a.m. for morning and 7:00 p.m. for evening on the second and fourth Sundays with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. each Sunday. Pastor L. A. McDaniel leads the Methodist Church and invites all to worship.
The St Ludmila’s P T A will hold a sale on Saturday December 7 at the Brohm Building featuring fancy work and good eats. Mothers are reminded to stop by and pick up delicious cats for Sunday.
Miss Edna Keil daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Keil and Henry Blackie Kurtz son of Mr and Mrs Albert Kurtz Jr were married last Thursday at St Marys Church in San Antonio Father Gordon officiated Albert Red Kurtz and Anita Kurtz witnessed The bride wore a dark cadet blue suit The ceremony followed by a small reception The bride is a Moulton resident now employed in San Antonio The groom a Shiner High School graduate class of 38 and now with A B Frank Co in San Antonio Attending guests included family relatives and friends from Shiner Hallettsville and San Antonio The Gazette sends congratulations
John Roller aged 78 died at his daughter’s home near Davy Texas on November 30 at 8 30 p m Born in Czechoslovakia May 16 1862 he came to the United States in 1892 The family settled in Lavaca County near Moulton Texas Funeral services were held December 4 at Shiner Catholic Church Interment in Shiner Catholic Cemetery He is survived by seven daughters two sons a sister a brother 46 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren Sympathy extended to the bereaved.
Mr and Mrs R H Anderson of Austin announce the arrival of Douglas Kroulik born November 27 weighing 7 4 pounds. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs R B Kroulik from the arrival. Miss Evelyn Kroulik is the mother. Frank Picha Jr and wife welcomed a baby girl Dorothy Marie born November 26 at 8 30 weighing 8 pounds. Mr and Mrs Chas Pesek of Wied are parents to a fine baby boy born last Friday.
The Czech talking picture Vdovicka Spadla 5s Nebe plays at the Palace Theatre this Thursday night. A dramatic film feature screens for local audiences with sound dialogue.
Mayor AD Richter proclaims a Cotton Christmas urging citizens to buy and gift cotton products to support the cotton industry amid its campaign against under-consumption foreign competition and discriminatory laws. Merchants offer cotton gifts and the city joins the National Cotton Council in promoting cotton for holiday giving.
Bonarden's Grocery announces reduced prices on all items. Customers are invited to shop for everyday essentials at lower prices, with savings across categories and a limited time in effect.
A calendar note shows 17 shopping days till Christmas as the Gazette posts a town shopping guide. It urges planning with local ads and stock for holiday cooking and gifts, promising lower prices to keep money in Shiner. Children are invited to town on Friday Dec. 6 to see Santa Claus and begin holiday buying.
Western Auto Associate Store advertises Guaranteed All Winter Protection Wizard Anti-Freeze promising motor protection if it freezes, highlighting a winter car care product.
Edmund Herder Postmaster expresses heartfelt thanks to friends for kindness during illness and to the public for cooperation with the local post office during his absence. Flowers gifts cards and inquiries brought comfort and will be remembered.
Mr and Mrs Robert Keil express heartfelt thanks for sympathy shown after the death of their baby Karen Kay. They acknowledge friends who offered support, attended the funeral, and sent flowers, praying God will richly reward their kindness.
Emil T Fiedler of Charlottenburg died at 12 05 Thursday morning November 28 1940 after nearly five years of illness and a six week decline He was 78 years 9 months and 21 days Born February 7 1862 in High Hill Fayette Texas he moved to Lavaca County in 1887 and helped found Charlottenburg Church He leaves his wife nine children 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral services were held at Charlottenburg Lutheran Church with Rev Flachmeier and Dr Eidson presiding The pallbearers included Edgar Wolters Paul Otto and Gus Seim The family expresses deep sympathy to the bereaved.
O. E. S. meeting notice for Shiner Chapter No. 272 invites all members to attend the regular session on December 10 at 7 p.m. W M Tommie Amsler signs the notice.
Patients at the local hospital include W. L. Martin Mrs. Frank Krejci of Shiner Miss Mozelle Chenault of Kokernot and David Daniels of Alice. Dismissed patient is Mrs. William Nilsson of Yoakum.
Lavaca County is divided into ten districts for the A A A program with roughly equal worksheets per district. Districts list communities from Moulton to Bila Hora, each district appointing three community committeemen and two alternates to serve in 1941. J F Miller and O E Hermes are noted.
Kokernot Grove F. M. Baros and Family extend thanks for liberal patronage during the past dancing season. They credit good attendance and trade and announce plans to reopen at the Easter Opening Date inviting friends to attend.
The Shiner Bundles for Britain held a Monday meeting at the Old City Hall to cut and assemble warm clothing for women and children. Organizers urge greater participation to speed supplies to bombed and homeless civilians in England, with future sessions set for December 9th, 2 to 4 p.m. Contributions may be left at the First National Bank. A letter to Mrs. Waldrep thanks her for clothing sent, noting it will be shipped to England for civilians in hardship.
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