Methodist Church Sunday Programs Preview
Sunday School begins at 10:00 a m with Mrs Wendtland Jr as superintendent Sermon at 11:00 a m by Pastor Vernon Perry A Young People meeting at 6:00 p m led by Mrs Arthur Kasper An illustrated color lecture on Puerto Rico at 7:00 p m by the pastor with a 14 piece Sunday School orchestra providing music Invitation extended to all attendees for the 7:00 program
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Wm. Wendtland
Arthur Kasper
Puerto
Ernon Perry
Methodist
Vernon Perry
Puerto Rico
Christian Science Lesson Sermon to Be Read Sunday
Christian Science Services announce the lesson sermon titled God the Preserver of Man for all Churches of Christ Scientist to be read on Sunday December 14. The golden text from Psalms 40 11 requests mercy kindness and truth to preserve. Included is John 5 24 noting everlasting life and passage from death unto life for believers.
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God
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Christmas at United Dr Martin Luther Church
The church advertises Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Divine Service at 10 30 a m in English Dreyer 7 p m English Ser Friday 4 p m Junior Club Saturday 9 a m Instruction Our Christmas decorations brighten town while war shadows linger The note closes with a prayer for the nation and hope from Rev Richard Schuetze.
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Dreyer
Shiner
Richard Schuetze
Services of Shiner Baptist Church
The Shiner Baptist Church invites. Sunday School at 10 a m led by Thomas Hughs. Morning Worship at 11 a m. Sunday Night Services and Training Union at 6 p m directed by Mrs. R B Harris. Preaching at 7 p m. Midweek Prayer on Wednesday at 7 p m. A welcome awaits visitors.
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Thomas Hughs
Training Union
R. B. Harris
The Great Virgil Here Friday Night
A thrilling mystery based show by the Great Virgil and his company comes to Shiner High School Gym Friday night at 7 30 under the Athletic Dept. The act promises rapid mysteries and wholesome comedy for the whole family. A Lions Club of Austin endorsement adds credibility, urging ticket purchase for two hours of luxury and wonder.
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Virgil
Shiner High School
Far East
India
The
Austin
M. Miller
Lions Club of of Austin
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude to Helpers
A note of thanks expresses deep gratitude for help during illness. The writer thanks doctors and nurses at the local hospital, Anton Kubena of Hallettsville, and friends for visits and flowers that cheered the stay, praying for God’s reward.
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Anton Kubena
Hallettsville
Tax assessor to visit Shiner in January 1942
The tax assessor will be in Shiner January 7 8 9 and 10 for the purpose of assessing State and County taxes for the year 1942. E A Turk Assessor-Collector.
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Shiner
E. A. Turk
Red Cross First Aid Course Begins With 36 Members
The First Aid Course held its initial meeting Friday afternoon with 36 enrollments. Dr Boyle, the instructor, was impressed by members’ enthusiasm. The class will meet every Friday at 3 p m in the city hall. Those interested in future First Aid work should telephone Mrs Emil Stach, Secretary.
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Boyle
Emil Stach
Business Men's Club Meets Tonight at Palace Cafe
The regular meeting of the Business Men's Club will be held tonight at the Palace Cafe on Thursday, December 1, with members urged to attend and discuss club affairs.
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Business Men’s Club
Palace Cafe
Cotton Referendum Voting Set for Lavaca Farmers
Lavaca County farmers who planted cotton in 1941 vote Saturday December 13 on marketing quotas. Two thirds of ballots favoring quotas needed for enforcement. Polls open 8 AM to 8 PM with voting boxes at Moulton, Moravia, Shiner, Witting, Wied, Sweet Home, Koerth, Hallettsville, Kinkler, Vietin, Vienna and Pohl's Store. Wm. E. Cleveland, Administrative Officer Lavaca County A. C. A.
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Lavaca
Moulton
F. & M. Bank
Moravia
Shiner
Bloom
Witting
Witting Hall
Wied
Mt. Olive
Sweet Home
Valenta’s
Koerth
Hallettsville
County Court Room
Kinkler
Old Kinkler
Vietin
Vienna
Pohl’s
Wm. E. Cleveland
Lavaca County
Japan Attacks Honolulu and Declares War on U S
Japanese warplanes launched a deadly assault on Honolulu and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. A second wave hit within hours as the United States declared war on Japan. White House placed casualties at about 3000 with many feared dead. President Roosevelt urged Congress to declare war and both houses approved. Warnings and blackouts spread along the eastern seaboard amid alarms and precautionary drills.
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Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Far East
United States
Japan
Great Britain
White House
Washington
Roosevelt
House of Representatives
Senate
New York
Boston
Red Cross First Aid Course Begins January 8
Due to interest in First Aid work a night class will start Thursday January 8 at 7 30 pm Those who wish to enroll should telephone Mrs Elo Wolters by December 18 to allow time to order and secure the required textbooks.
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Elo Wolters
P. T. A. Meeting at Shiner High School
A Shiner High School P T A meeting is held today Thursday December 11 with Rev R Harris as guest speaker on the topic Not by bread alone. All are invited. Ella Koether President
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Shiner High School
R. Harris
Ella Koether
Pres
Postmaster Edmund Herder Attends District Convention
Postmaster Edmund Herder attended the Postmasters Convention of the Ninth Congressional District in Port Lavaca on Sunday. It was the first semiannual meeting with eighty postmasters present out of one hundred eighty-four in the district.
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Edmund Herder
Ninth Congressional District
Port Lavaca
Ninth
Farmers League Meeting At Dickson School
A Farmers League meeting is set at Dickson School on Thursday night December 11. The agenda includes a discussion of the Triple A program and organizers expect strong attendance.
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Farmers League
Dickson School
Shiner Baptist Church Christmas Tree Program Dec 17
The Shiner Baptist church will hold its annual Christmas Tree and Sunday School program on December 17. Children have drawn names to exchange gifts while adults give homemade presents. All will bring offerings for the Buckner Orphans Home Christmas remembrance to support the orphanage. everyone is invited to contribute and join in a Christmas for Christ.
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The
Shiner Baptist Church
Buckner Orphans Home
Christ
Local Hospital Patients and Dismissals List
Patients in the local hospital include Mrs. Willie Veselka and baby in Shiner, Mrs. Louise Liebicher in Moulton, Mr Joe Schleinscheck in Dilworth, Miss Christine Hosak, Mrs Chas. Wendt in Yoakum. Dismissed patients are Mrs. Alfred Kubicek, Mrs. Frank Boehm, John Kubicek in Shiner, Frank Bujnoch in Hallettsville, and Mrs. Wm Zappe Jr. of Gonzales.
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Willie Veselka
Baby
Shiner
Louise Liebicher
Moulton
Joe Schleinscheck
Dilworth
Christine Hosak
Chas. Wendt
Yoakum
Alfred Kubicek
Frank Boehm
John Kubicek
Frank Bujnoch
Hallettsville
Wm, Zappe Jr
Gonzales
Blessed Virgin Mary Society Meeting Noted
The Blessed Virgin Mary Society meets Sunday December 14 after the second Mass. All members are urged to be present.
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Blessed Virgin Mary Society
Bunco Party at Boundary Line School
A bunco party at Boundary Line School is set for Thursday December 11 1941 at 7 36 p m. Admission is 10 cents and a lunch is free.
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Boundary Line School
For your next permanent gote at Hulchak's Beauty Shop
Phosie 197 at Hulchak's Beauty Shop in Shiner Texas advertises permanent waving services. The note outlines location details and salon name for customers seeking hair styling.
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Hulchak’s
Phosie
Shiner, Texas
Mrs C C Amsler Improves After Eye Operation
Word from the bedside in Houston reports Mrs C C Amsler improving after an eye operation performed last week. Doctors say she may be well enough to leave the hospital this weekend.
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C. C. Amsler
Houston
Nation Warns of Long War and Triple Invasion Threat
In a Tuesday night broadcast the Nation warned of a long war against crafty and powerful bandits allied with Germany Italy and Japan. It denied Japan's claim of naval supremacy in the Pacific after Hawaii and noted concern for many from Shiner area stationed in Hawaii and the Philippines, with no word yet from their families.
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Germany
Italy
Japan
U. S
Pacific
Hawaii
Shiner
Phillipines
Santa Claus Visits Shiner Friday
Last Friday evening Santa Claus gladdened about 1500 children in Shiner arriving by truck to a blue illuminated Christmas tree. After a brief address by Supt. J Mil Auld, children lined up to receive fruit and candy. theColored children were remembered as well. Shiner’s decorations and stores are described as well prepared for Christmas, inviting shoppers to compare prices and keep money in town.
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Santa Claus
Shiner
Santa
Supt. J. Mil Auld
Shiners
Red Cross Roll Call Appeals for Pacific War Support
The Red Cross urges renewed membership as events in the Pacific impact relief efforts. If not yet enlisted, leave a dollar at the First National Bank to join and aid active service.
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Red Cross
Pacific
First National Bank
Fire Department Elects Officers In Shiner
The Shiner Fire Department held its regular monthly meeting and re elected all officers for the coming year. Roles include President Ed Herder Chief Ad Richter and others across secretary treasurer and company foremen. The department also plans its New Year's Dance on December 31.
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Shiner Fire Department
Ed Herder
Ad. Richter
C. J. Garbade
W. C. Schmidt
Glade Welhausen
John E. Valenta
J. E. Valenta
W. E. Treptow
Foreman Hose Co
Chas. H. Kloss
Asst. Hose Co
Tom A. Dolezal
Foreman
Hy. See
John E. Kasper
Thank You Note From Mrs Waldrep for Kindness
Mrs Waldrep expresses sincere thanks to friends for acts of kindness during illness. She notes beautiful flowers gifts and greeting cards provided comfort and will linger as a pleasant memory.
Marburger's Beauty Shop Announces New Phone Line
The MARBURGER'S Beauty Shop adds Phone No. 4 for customer calls. The note highlights improved contact options and ongoing services at the shop.
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Marburger
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Christian Science Services
Anni m
Great Virgil
New York and
W. Coast
Postmaster’s
Farmers League Meeting
K. J. Z. T. Meeting
BUNCO
Fire Department
C. J. Waldrep
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