16 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1937
Page
1
Warning from Shiner Fire Department and Fire Marshal urges citizens to avoid inflammable materials in trees and scenes. Do not use sparklers near such materials. Exercise caution with candles and inspect electric lighting wiring.
Mrs Willie Kortwig Sr of Moulton is reported dead after vanishing from her home Saturday night and being found in the Lavaca River Sunday morning. She had battled cancer and despondency over health is cited as a factor. She leaves husband and two grown children Willie Kortwig Jr and Mrs Erna Wustenbart. The former Miss Alma Lause. Funeral held in Moulton Monday morning.
Adolf Pesek thanks relatives neighbors and friends for help during illness and after the death of his wife Mary Pesek. He notes special thanks to Msgr Netardus Father Bily choir Dr F M Wagner nurses and several named individuals for prayers and floral offerings. May God bless you all.
Christmas cards may be sent unsealed for one and a half cents with only a Christmas greeting and sender’s signature. Rural route cards require two cents. sealed rural route mail uses one and a half cents. Sealed envelopes to other points need three cents.
A V eight occupied by Mrs Alvina Wolters of Shiner her nephew Louis Gloor of Kerrville and Jack Hampson of Kerrville and a Model A driven by Laddie Mladenka collided on the highway west of town last Thursday evening. Both cars were wrecked but all occupants escaped with non critical injuries after receiving treatment for cuts bruises and shock from Dr R W Williams. Mr Hampson had a broken leg above the ankle.
Lavaca County reports 26 192 bales of cotton ginned prior to December 1 1937 up from 8 354 on the same date in 1936. H J Strauss Special Agent in Charge.
Michna School will present its Christmas program on Wednesday night December 22 at 7 15. Everyone is invited to attend the event at the school auditorium.
Mrs Adolf Pesek nee Mary Grill dies at 44 after five months illness at the family home in Shiner. Survived by husband Adolf Pesek and father Alfons Grill Sr with brother Alfons Grill Jr. one brother Joseph predeceased her. Funeral Mass at Sts Cyrill and Methodius Church. interred in local Catholic Cemetery. pallbearers were brothers-in-law Tom Joe John Frank Chas and Rudy Pesek. The community mourns a devout Catholic and devoted wife.
Eichenlaub Lodge O D H S No 24 elected officers at City Hall on December 6. President Mrs Klaostermann, Vice President Mrs Liebhafsky, Secretary Mrs Schramm, Treasurer Mrs Lichey, Guide Mrs Stock. Finance Committee Mesdames Pohler Buske and Liebhafsky. Next meeting January 3 with lunch.
Pennlvania offers money saving advantages through reduced repair bills and greater mileage while costing about half as much, as promoted by Western Auto Associate Store.
Charles Kurtz and Walter Raab came home from San Antonio for the weekend, sharing time with family and catching up on local news and events.
Miss Vera Hauschild returned Sunday from Marlin where she received medical treatment.
Mrs Valenta and Marthalyn traveled to Marlin on Friday where Marthalyn received medical treatment. They returned home on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs J M Canon and Mesdames J J Schultz and Ola Heath Garrett visited Mr and Mrs Ernest Schultz in Hallettsville on Sunday bringing together two couples and two relatives for a family gathering in central Texas.
H. J. Strauss of Hallettsville was a business visitor in our city Monday. He met local officials and discussed commerce opportunities during a brief stay this week.
Dr J W Turek announces absence from the office beginning January 1 for several weeks to pursue a post graduate course in orthodontia. This official notice informs patients and colleagues of temporary leave and expected return.
Walter Cook opened a second hand store in the Koch building beside the Gazette Office. He offers used furniture wearing apparel dishes and sun dries with repair refinishing and upholstering services. He seeks quality used items for purchase and disposal.
St Ludmila P T A gathered in the Academy library with President Mrs Wagner presiding. Minutes and treasurer’s report approved, new members listed, mothers appointed for each grade to boost pupil and parent involvement, Christmas fund set, readers ordered, country store proceeds $71.56, meeting adjourned to January.
A local cinema listings note praises Make A Wish starring Bob by Breen at the Palace Theatre with showings on Tuesday and Wednesday and strong audience appeal.
Out-of-town guests at Mrs. Mary Mikeska’s funeral include Mrs. Jack Fowler Messrs tiynek Hurta Albert 3alusek San Antonio Miss Angeline Hurta Mrs Games Frank Ellis Bert Gautney ljfouston Mr. and Mrs. Lodge Lukas and son Wast Bernard Mr. Joe Lukas 1maton Mr. and Mrs. Ed Qidraj and family Mrs. Sophie Sedlack Karnes City Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Hurta Bellville Mr. and Mrs. Herman Johnson and daughter Victora Mr. and Mrs. Joe Elsik Mr. and Mrs. Tom Laza Da Costa Rev. and Mrs. F J Kostohryz Temple Mr. and Mrs. R J Migl and family Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mikeska and family Messrs Joe Sklar Victor Mikeska John Marek Placedo Messrs Ton Mikeska Frank Schovassa and sons Nelsonville Messrs and Mesdames Louis Lukas Bill Baros Ed Lukas Gus Baros Frank Baros and sons Mrs. Rosie Lukas Mr. Joe Hurta and sons Westhoff Messrs and Mesdames Wm Schodde Sranf daughter Marvin Hasse Hilert Mer and daughters Mr. Rudy Huff Mrs Johnnie Fishbeck Moulton Mesdames Otto Siems Johnnie Vyvial Chascek Gus Dieringer Miss Agana Dierlager Yoakum
Shiner Drug Co announces ready availability of Egg Nog mixture and urges customers to place orders early to ensure supply. The note emphasizes timely ordering and pickup arrangements at the store.
Mrs A Pyler of Moulton remains a patient at the local hospital. Her condition and expected stay are not specified in the available text.
Mary Mikeska, 56, wife of Frank Mikeska, passed away Tuesday near Shiner after months of illness. Funeral services were held at 1 0 6m at the Czech Moravian Brethren Church with Rev. Barton and Rev. F. J. Kosz of Temple officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Surviving are her husband, eight children, and eight siblings.
The Hughs family expresses deep gratitude for the many courtesies kindness and sincere sympathy shown after the passing of Florence Dee Our heartfelt thanks acknowledge the comfort and flowers at her funeral and the lasting memory of her life from Mr and Mrs Thos B Hughs and Family
The final performance of Mammy's Lil Wild Rose appears at Oak Grove School Sunday night December 19 at 7:30. Tickets available for local residents and attendees urged to arrive early for seating.
Mesdames Gus Wolters and Emmet Busch were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Kattmann of San Marcos last Thursday. Mrs. Plageman who had been visiting there returned with them.
Bobby Breen and Basil Rathbone star in Make A Wish at the Palace Theatre Tuesday and Wednesday with Marion Claire Henry Armetta Leon Errol and Ralph Wortes in supporting roles.
At a December meeting the ShinER Fire Department elected officers for 1938 including Pres. Ed Herder Chief Ad Richter Asst Chief Peck Welhausen Sec W C Schmidt Treas Peck Welhausen Foreman Pumper J E Valenta Asst Pumper W J Tomasco Foreman Hose Chas H Kloss Asst Foreman Hose Tom A Dolezal Foreman small pumper Hy Lee Asst small pumper John E Kasper.
A Christmas program will be presented at Sunset School on Thursday December 23 at 7 30 p m. Everyone is invited to attend.
The Garden Club will meet Friday December seventeenth at 3 30 p m at the home of Mrs C J Waldrep.
Halletsville Christian Science services announce the lesson for Sunday December 19 at 11 a.m. Readings focus on the universe and man as evolved by atomic force. Golden text from Psalms 102 emphasizes God's enduring creation from the beginning.
The text indicates a church notice for United Dr Martin Luther Church listing a meeting or instruction time at 1:30 p m on Saturday with names such as Dreyer and Shiner and references the Advent Season. Details are fragmentary but point to a church gathering or instruction event.
J. W. Burns serves as pastor. Sunday School begins at 10 a m with preaching at 11 a m. An additional prayer meeting is held Wednesday at 7 p m. All are invited to worship with the congregation.
Miss Gussie Mae Eschenburg hosted the Modern Priscillas on Tuesday afternoon. After dues were collected plans were made for the annual Christmas dinner to be held Tuesday December 28 at Track Inn. A delicious lunch followed with Fay Fischner the sole guest present. Reporter
Poignant verse tribute noting the passing of Florence Dee Hughs with a prayer for comfort for her family. Contributed by Ermyne Blevens reflects a churchyard sentiment and belief in reunion beyond the grave.
Emia Korbel celebrated her fifth birthday with fourteen guests at grandmother Mrs. Stratmann’s home. Indoors due to bad weather the children sang, played, and enjoyed a circus themed cake with animal crackers, cookies, sandwiches, and orange soda. Santa Dart favors and fishpond games followed, with Emita singing a tune before departures.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Gloor celebrate the arrival of a fine son named Wilbert John.
Marvin James weighed 8 pounds at birth and arrived last Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs John P Marek.
Now that death has claimed our beloved wife and mother Mary Mikeska our hearts are grateful for the many expressions of kindness and courtesies during her illness and at her death. We thank you for every kind deed and sympathy and pray Heaven's blessing on you. Frank Mikeska and children
Tax assessor E. A. Turk will be in Shiner for 1938 state and county tax assessment from January 19 to 22, with a preliminary session at Midway on January 18. Local residents directed to bring requisite records for appraisal and payment details.
Miss Annie Mikesh aged 80 years 3 months and 23 days died Monday at 4 am near Hallettsville and was brought here for burial Funeral services were held from J R Mikeshs home Passes morning at 10 o clock Jim Cerny Jero Bender and Jack Mikesh among mourners Deceased born in Czechoslovakia came to the United States about forty years ago She left no brothers or sisters only many nephews and nieces Gazette extends sympathy to those who mourn her passing
A 1938 Truetone eight tube table set offered with push button tuning priced at 39.95 and a matching eight tube console advertising at 54.95. The items measure about table height and stand around 41 inches for the console model.
The High School PTA met Thursday at 3 30 p m in the school auditorium. President Mrs Edgar Wolters presided as minutes from the prior meeting were read and approved. Poor weather kept attendance light. Report dated January 13 1938.
Mr and Mrs Harry Renken and daughter spent the weekend in Corpus Christi to help George Renken celebrate his birthday A Skat Tournament was also held at his house
The Oak Grove Outsiders will perform Mammy's Lil Wild Rose at Oak Grove School on Sunday night December 19 at 7 30. Admission 15c and 25e.
Mrs. Gus Zander and Mrs. Homer Sommerlatte and daughters paid our office a pleasant call Saturday.
Proclaimed as a proven anti freeze Wizard Super is offered at 85 cents per gallon. The ad emphasizes reliability and low cost for vehicle cooling needs.
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