Stratman Furlow Couple Married At Bride’s Home Center
Relatives learned of the marriage of Erwin Stratman to Ila Furlow at the bride’s Center home last Saturday. Erwin, son of Mr and Mrs C B Stratman, holds a steady job in Longview where they will live. Ila’s visits to our city impressed many with her pleasant personality as the Gazette extends best wishes for the couple.
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Erwin Stratman
Ila Furlow
C. B. Stratman
Our City
Longview
the Gazette
Erwin
Nanan of
Han
Lavaca ginning totals show drop in 1938 crop
Census report records 20,487 bales ginned in Lavaca county from the 1938 crop prior to December 1, 1938, versus 26,192 bales for the 1937 crop. Special Agent Henry J. Strauss notes the comparative figures.
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Lavaca
Henry J. Strauss
Christian Science lecture broadcast from Fort Worth Sunday
Miss Florence gy presents an AIR program to be aired Sunday afternoon December 18, 1938 at 8 oclock over the Texas State network stations KNOW Austin KRIS Corpus Christi WRR Dallas KTAT Fort Worth KXYZ Houston KABC San Antonio The broadcast depends on sufficient local requests by phone or mail to carry the program.
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Florence Gy
Fort Worth
Texas
KNOW
Austin
KRIS
Corpus, Christi
WRR
Dallas
KTAT
KXYZ
Houston
KABC
San Antonio
Christian Science Lesson Sermon Subject for December 18
The Christian Science services announce the Sunday Lesson Sermon titled Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force. Readings will be in all Churches of Christ Scientist at 11 a m with the Golden Text from Isaiah 48 12 13. Southey notes a maxim on charity and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Dacob Mac Feraal
Earth
Southey
German Services at Immanuel Lutheran Church Shiner
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Shiner announces German services next Sunday morning December 18 at 10 30 a m Everyone is welcome to attend and be reminded of Jesus words Blessed are they that hear the Word of God and keep it from Luke 11 28.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church of Shiner
Jesus
Christmas Program At City Auditorium
UNITED DR. MARTIN LUTHER CHURCH lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m Divine Service at 10 30 a m with Holy Eucharist Rev Wolfsdorff assists at service. Evening 7 p m Christmas program at City Auditorium. Saturday Dec 17 2 p m instruction 4 p m Junior Choir. Sermon emphasizes moral courage and humility of John the Baptist. Officers of Ladies Aid installed. Reverend Richard Schuetze.
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Wolfsdorff
City Auditorium
John the Baptist
John
Herod
Christ
Ladies Aid
A. Schramm
W. Menke
E. Zappe
Baptist Notes Service Times and Welcoming Message
Baptist notes list Sunday school at 10:00 a m preaching at 11 a m and 7 15 p m prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30 p m all who will and desire are welcome at all services Came
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S. S
Faculty vs Shin er Mystery Team Basketball Charity Night
Readers are invited to Blucher Park on Monday December 19 at 7 30 pm for a charity basketball game pitting Shin er Public Schools faculty women against the Shin er M W Club marble guards and other M W players Funds raised will cover hall rental for the 1938 39 basketball season with marching bands glee clubs and a trick play hinted at by M W members and faculty alike
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Reetle
Blucher Park
China
Hitler
Munich
Shiner Public Schools
Shiner M. W
M. W
Mub
Yesteryears
Ms. Garrett
Edna Welhausen
Miss Staples
Alma Kempe
Psst
Shiner Boys Victorious Over Moulton and St Josephs
The Shiner boys basketball team won 38 to 17 against Moulton on Tuesday and 48 to 17 against St. Josephs of Yoakur on Friday. The junior team also won 22 to 10. Next, the season continues Friday December 16 at Shiner versus Weimar.
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Shiner
Blucher Park
Moulton
St. Joseph’s of
Yoakur
Shiner Nubbins
Weimar
Community Thanks From Shiner Fire Dept Supports Crew
After extinguishing a grass fire, property owner W. L. Martin donated two five dollar bills to the Shiner Fire Department as thanks for their rapid response and service. The message expresses gratitude toward the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Martin
Mr. Martin
Parker and Duffy wed in San Antonio ceremony
Edgar Parker of Smiley and Mrs. Wm. Duffy were married in San Antonio on Tuesday morning with Rev. Dunn of McKinley Methodist Church officiating. They left for a Rio Grande Valley trip and will reside in Smiley. Friends of the bride and groom extend best wishes.
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Edgar Parker
Smiley
Wm. Duffy
Our City
San Antonio
Dunn
McKinley Methodist Church
Rio Grande Valley
Duffy
The
Gazette
Why the Chimes Rang Tonight at City Auditorium
The Christmas legend Why the Chimes Rang will be presented this evening at the City Auditorium. Local residents are invited to attend and enjoy the seasonal tale in a staged performance suitable for all ages.
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City Auditorium
Christmas Program At Midina School
The Midina School presents a Christmas program on Wednesday night December 21. The program includes dialogues recitations and songs with a one act play titled Grandma and Mistletoe. Everyone is welcome and admission is free.
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Midina
Fire department extinguishes grass fire on premises
Fire department responded quickly to a grass fire on the premises of Mr. W. L. Martin Monday morning. The blaze was promptly extinguished and Mr. Martin praised the boys who assisted, expressing gratitude for their work.
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W. L. Martin
Martin
Thi
Death of E J Campion Rural Carrier at Hallettsville
E J Campion aged 59 and 2 months died December 13 at 4 45 AM in Iger Hospital Hallettsville after a head wound from an assault on his mail route. He served 28 years with the Post Office and is survived by four daughters and one son with other relatives. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Church and interment followed at Hallettsville Catholic Cemetery.
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E. J. Pampine
Iger
Hallettsville
Uesday
Sacred Heart Church
Hallettsville Catholic
Lawnee
San Antonio
Margaret
Mi Ve
Dorothy
Sam Tarkington
S. P. F. Brier
O. M. Farr
Houston
Wm. J.campion
Mr. Campion
John Berkofsky
Beck
Yoakum
Renger Hospital
Post Office
Closing meeting of the Shiner Business Men’s Club
The Shiner Business Men’s Club met at the Royal Café on a recent Friday night. With President Novak ill, Vice-President Benno Hchak presided as routine business and committee reports were reviewed. The Santa and Christmas tree success was noted and plans for January payments and 1939 outlook were discussed. The vigilance committee was urged to curb city tramp activity with potential extra watchman. Ella E. Lane, Sect.
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Royal Cafe
Preside Novak
Benno Hchak
Ella E. Lane
St Ludmila P T A Postpones Meeting to Honor Deceased Member
The regular St Ludmila P T A meeting, postponed from December 5 to December 12 after the death of Mrs John Beal, opened with prayers and minutes. Members reported a $67.83 profit from the Country Store and Bazaar, approved $16.52 in bills, funded Christmas Cheer with $12 for pupil gifts, and offered $2 to Msgr Netradus for Masses for Mrs Beal. The group adjourned to January 9.
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Lludmila
John Beal
A. A. Darilek
St. Ludmila’s
Heavenly Father
American Seating Company
C. & S. Sporting Goods Co
Mother
Msgr
Netardus
John Bea
High School PTA Meets After Absence of Clerkson
The High School PTA gathered in regular session Thursday afternoon at 3 30 in the High School Auditorium. President Mrs Edgar Wolters chaired the meeting and welcomed back member Dlerkson after months in Europe. The next meeting is scheduled for January 12 at 3 30.
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P. T
Edgar Wolters
Dlerkson
Evrope
Black man held in Hallettsville jail after alleged woodchop crime
A Black suspect was arrested near the scene of the crime and is jailed in Hallettsville after an examining trial. Two Black women testified to the suspect's guilt, both are under bond. Mr. Campion and local residents, including Mr. Simper and Mr. Osborn, identified the suspect. Evidence like the ax and hat were sent to Austin for testing.
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Fred
Hallettsville
Campion
Willie Simper
Simper
Osborn
Lavaca County Farmers Vote in State Cotton Referendum
In Lavaca County 2,237 votes were cast with 1,092 for the cotton referendum and 1,145 against. Across 19 states the cotton measure passed the two thirds threshold, while rice failed. Voters weighed quotas, allotments, and marketing controls under the Farm Act amid a heated campaign.
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AAA
Texas
Lavaca
Shiner Wins Fayetteville Tournament Trophy
The Shiner basketball team traveled to Fayetteville for the annual tournament. After a bye in round one they beat Dime Box 37 to 15 in the semi finals and Fayetteville 38 to 21 in the final, earning a 15 inch sun gold trophy and medals for two players as top performers.
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Shiner
Fayetteville
Royal Lads
Dime Box
Garwood
Why the Chimes Rang at Night Showtime
A brief notice announcing a presentation titled Why the Chimes Rang scheduled for 7 30 p m tonight likely at a community venue. The item emphasizes the evening performance time and event title for local readers.
Baby Born to Hubner Family in Weekend Home
Mr and Mrs Leo Hubner welcome a baby boy named Louis born Saturday at their home. Mr and Mrs Chas Patek are parents of a baby boy born Tuesday who will be named Rudolf Joseph.
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Leo Hubner
Louis
Chas. Patek
Rudolfoseph
Louis E. Becomes Newcomer in Pustka Household
Louis E. joins the Alois Pustka Jr household arriving on December 12. The notice records the new arrival within a family description, noting the date of arrival and the involved family names.
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Louis E
Alois Pustka Jr
New Grandson Born in Port Lavaca for Zacharias Family
Mr and Mrs Paul Zacharias visited Port Lavaca last Friday to meet their new grandson Paul Ray Zacharias born December 8 1938. Mrs Zacharias remained a few days.
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Paul Zacharias
Port Lavaca
Paul Ray Zacharias
Pilgrim and Waelder visitors dine with Mr. Martin
W H Cardwell of Pilgrim and Clarence Porter of Waelder paid Mr W L Martin a business visit Monday and were his dinner guests. they departed for home afterward. Mrs J P Lorescho of Sandia arrived to spend the holidays in the Chas Longorio home.
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W. H. Cardwell
Pilgrim
Clarence Porter
Waelder
W. L. Martin
J. P. Lorescho
Sandia
Chas. Longorio
Lutheran Ladies Aid Elects Officers for New Year
The Lutheran Ladies Aid met December 7 at Dr Martin Luther church with song and prayer. Rev Schuetze spoke on Advent and Christmas joy, new members Mrs Walter and Mrs Selma Westphal joined, talks on Christmas trees by Rev Wolfsdorf, officers reelected, installation planned for December 11. A lunch followed in Luther Hall. next meeting January 4 at 2 30 pm. Sunday School Christmas program set for December 18 at City Hall 7 pm.
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Lutheran Ladies Aid
Dr. Martin Luther Church
Schuetze
Walter
Selma Westphal
Wolfsdorf
Aug. Schramm
Willie Menke
Ernest Zappe
Theo. Dierkson
Herbert Disher
Hy. Luedeke
Emil L. Balusek
Luther Hall
Gym Auditorium Progress Pleasing
The Excellent supervision of the new Gym Auditorium project by Mr. Alton Wyatt for Contractor J. E. Dicky and Mr. Alois Kasper for Architect Kai J. Leffland puts the job several days ahead of schedule. They note favorable weather, solid foundation work, and local labor use with about $1000 spent on labor and materials. Visitors are asked to stay outside the board fence for safety, and if construction continues, completion will be well ahead of plan.
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Alton Wyatt
J. E. Dicky
Alois Kasper
Kai J. Leffland
Wyatt
Dicky
Shiner
Rome
Board of Education
Sup
Card of Thanks for Kind Messages and Visits
The family of the late Mrs. Beal thanks those who sent flowers and cheer during her hospital stay and after her death. Gratitude is extended to Monsignor Netardus and Father Bily for spiritual visits and prayers, and to all friends for acts of kindness. John Beal, Lawrence and Leroy.
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Monsignor Netardus
Father Bily
John Beal
Lawrence and
Leroy
Real Ranch 9 Pointer Hunters Kerrville
Mr H G Hollmann bagged a nine point deer at Real Ranch near Kerrville last week. He shared the meat with friends, reporting a fine trophy and good meat.
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H. G. Hollmann
Kerrville
Knights of Columbus Meeting At Yoakum
The Knights of Columbus held a meeting at Yoakum Tuesday night with a large crowd in attendance. The district deputy from Hallettsville was also present.
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Knights of Columbus
Yoakum
Hallettsville
Firemen's Ball at Blucher Park New Year fund-raiser
The Shiner Volunteer Fire Department 5 hosts a New Year's Ball on Saturday night at Blucher Park. It is the annual fundraiser for the department to boost its funds. Ad Migl's Original Orchestra will provide music for the occasion.
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Shiner
Eeat Blucher Park
Ad. Migl
Hospital Patients and Dismissals Listed
Frances Jemelka and Viola T. Scott of Shiner are hospital patients. Dismissed patients include F F Lidiak of Smithville, Joe Merecka, Annie Pilat of Flatonia, Willie Riebschlaeger, Frank Wagner of Moulton, Mrs Wm Stasny of Sweet Home, and Mrs John Matula.
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Frances Jemelka
Viola T. Scott
Shiner
F. F. Lidiak
Smithville
Joe Merecka
Annie Pilat
Flatontia
Willie Riebschlaeger
Frank Wagner
Moulton
Wm. Stasny
Sweet Home
John Matula
Stores to Close December 26 for Christmas Day
Christmas falls on Sunday so all places of business will close Monday December 26. Govern yourselves accordingly and do your shopping beforehand.
Garden Club Meeting Scheduled This Friday
Garden Club members gather Friday at 3 p m with Mrs Waldren to place orders for glads and discuss upcoming projects.
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Garden Club
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Stratman—Furlow
Cofton Ginning Report
AIR
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE _ SERVICES
Immanuel Lutheran Church
O. C. Schreiner
Shiner Fire Department
Parker—Duffy
Business Men’s Club
ST. Ludmila
ASSN
Revorter
Shiner Garage
Lavaca CO
SA AY Cotton Endum
Hackberry
Moravia
Koerth
Vienna
Wied
Knights of Columbus Meeting
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