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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1940
Page
1
The country store and a bazaar sponsored by St. Ludmila’s P. T. A. in the Klohm Building last Saturday was a great success. The net sum was $73.30. PTA members thank all contributors for the event’s success.
Shiner Bundles for Britain reports ongoing shipment of warm clothing this week as homelessness rises. Acknowledgments from donors include three boxes of clothing and two knitted sweaters sent to civilians whose homes were destroyed. Next meeting announced for Monday January 6 at the old City Hall. volunteers urged to help.
Mrs. A V Schwab of Beeville died Friday night at Kohler Hotel Beeville aged 59. Born in Lavaca County she married 43 years ago and lived in Shiner Beeville where she and husband ran a hotel. Funeral at Beeville Catholic church followed by burial. she was nee Satsky last of her St Marys area family. Survived by husband daughter Annie Reed stepson Jerry Schwab grandson Chappie Reed and uncle Mat Pustka Sr. of Wied.
The Yoakum Court Catholic Daughters of America held its Annual Christmas banquet at St Josephs last Monday evening. Attending were Misses Ann Florine Farline Berkenhoff Audrey Ernestine Kuhn Bernita Eileen Heinsohn Ella Seidenberger Geneva Seim and Mesdames J Kasper Jos Muras Emil Hajek and F M Wagner.
I extend my sincere thanks to all who supported me during my recent illness. Special thanks to Dr. Wagner, the nurses, visitors, those who sent flowers or messages, and everyone who offered cheer, comfort, words, and prayers. I shall never forget these expressions of true friendship.
For pleasant holiday entertainment see the Palace Theatre program.
Charles Kramerbauer, a long time resident near Henkhaus, died Sunday afternoon at Shiner hospital at age 47 years 3 months and 16 days after a year illness. Survived by wife Christine Veselka four children and his aged father Frank with three brothers and three sisters. Funeral Tuesday at Eschenburg Funeral Parlor then Shiner Catholic Church with interment in Moulton Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers named. community offers condolences.
You should buy here because shopping locally supports the community. Shiner offers modern stores with a wide range of Christmas merchandise, and spending a dollar locally helps circulation within the area rather than sending money away. Visit Shiner to compare goods and enjoy a festive shopping experience.
The United Dr Martin Luther Church lists services and events from Christmas through New Year. English Divine Service at 10:30 a m on Sundays, German services on Christmas and New Year, with Church School at 9:30 a m. A German Young People Society program is noted and the annual meeting is set for the third Sunday at 2 p m. Rev. Richard Schuetze extends season's greetings.
A standard Sunday service in Christian Science churches on December 22 at 11 a.m. will study Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force. The Golden Text proclaims I am the Lord there is none other. Citations include II Peter 3 8 regarding time with the Lord.
Mrs. Homer Sommerlatte chairs C District announcing a Saturday January 4 meeting at the Blohm Building to take mattress applications.
I will be at Midway Store Saturday December 21 to take applications for the 1941 mattress program from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mrs. Stanley Ivicic, Chairman, E District.
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Haslbeck was baptized by Rev. Bily and named Monica Rose. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. J. [surname not provided].
The Gazette will not publish next week except for Christmas Day. The office remains open for printing orders, and readers are invited to share holiday visitors news. The next Gazette issue is scheduled for January 2.
Pupils of St Ludmila's School will present their Christmas program next Friday night December 20 at 7 30 o'clock. Everyone is invited to attend.
The Micina School will present a Christmas program Friday night December 20 at 7 15 p m. There are no charges for entry and everyone is welcome.
Patients at the local hospital include Mrs. Frank Zamykal of Flatonia David Daniels of Alice R J Watzlavik of Schulenburg Mrs Gus Haslbeck and daughter of Shiner Dismissed patients are Joe Dusek of Weimar Loyd Frier son of Cistern
The Sisters of Incarnate Word express gratitude to the good mothers and St Ludmila's P T A for a successful sales day and for contributions to the Country Store May God bless you and reward you a hundredfold in their prayerful message
Burjes School hosts a community Christmas tree and program on Friday night December 20 with no admission charged. The public is invited to attend.
Between December 4 and December 11, 1940 three Lavaca County youths enlisted in the U S Army. Ernest W. Kerlick from Yoakum joins Air Corps in Puerto Rico Jesus Jimenez Jr from Yoakum to Infantry at Fort Sam Houston Texas and Fred J. Rindorf from Sweet Home to Field Artillery at Fort Sam Houston. Enlistment aims to study a trade and advance training, with local recruiting offices inviting others to inquire.
Mr and Mrs Elton Zander announce the birth of a 9 1 2 pound baby boy named Arlene Ray born December 12.
Catholic Church calendar lists Sunday services at 6 30, 8 00, 9 30. Christmas Eve midnight Mass at 12 10 a m with English sermon, additional Masses at 8 and 9 36 a m and three intervening Masses. Confessions next Monday 2 00 to 6 00 and 7 00 to 9 00 p m six priests. Tuesday 2 00 to 6 00 and 7 00 to 8 00 p m. No confessions on Christmas Day. Parish societies march in procession to rectory before last service and church. Christmas Day envelope collection for diocesan seminary. Next Tuesday Vigil of the Nativity fast day and abstinence.
L A McDaniel, pastor, invites worshippers to a December 22 program with Sunday School at 10:60 a m, morning worship at 11, sermon Observing Christmas on Matt 2 2 and 11, violin solo by Mrs W L Russell, a 7:00 p m Christmas program featuring Grandma's Travelogue describing Christmas customs of many lands, a free will offering for the Home at Waco, and Santa Claus visiting around 7:30.
Henry C. Nickel, Pastor, invites visitors to English services on the second Sunday each month at 3 p.m and German services on the fourth Sunday at 3 p.m. Visitors cordially welcomed.
City Marshal Canon announces no fireworks shooting in Shiner's business section this Christmas and instructs vendors to tell buyers to leave the area before firing. The message urges safeguarding property and public safety.
For your permanent and your hair set, go to Marburgers Beauty Shop. Phone 4.
The Shiner Fire Department will hold its annual ball at Blucher Park on Tuesday night December 31. The event invites all citizens to support the firemen who safeguard lives and property. Patek's Orchestra will provide music. Firework shooting on the grounds is strictly forbidden. Everyone is urged to attend.
The Shiner Public School P T A met December 12 1940 in the sixth grade room. Officers were read and approved. treasurer reported a current balance. Ways and Means chair Mrs Hughs announced plans for a Burlesque Show and Cake Walk after Christmas with date to be set at the January meeting.
First Grade Henry J. Neumann Oren C. Remmers. Second Grade Irene Hewig Angeline Kremling Martha Ann Hanus. Third Grade Harold James Harbers Joyce Mae Baros Isabella Winkenwerder. Fourth Grade Ernest Jacetzold. Sixth Grade Junior Hanus. Eighth Grade Ann Amarylis Neumann Bernell Harbers Willis Hewig Benita Janik.
Snow and ice hit the Mississippi River region and Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri with Amarillo enduring 17 degrees and ice coatings. An influenza wave spread through Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma, with Shreveport exceeding 30,000 flu cases and LaFayette reporting 12,000 victims. Texas health officials kept A. and M. College open as a precaution while the U S Public Health Service ordered daily reports to prevent an epidemic in defense industries.
A message to Dr F M Wagner and the hospital staff expresses deep gratitude for their care and kindness during illness. The author, David Daniel, thanks those who cheered his sick room and conveys appreciation beyond words.
Local merchants of Shiner showcase a wide holiday gift selection in display windows and on shelves with low prices. They boast new creations, helpful staff, and inviting night window-shopping as five shopping days remain until Christmas. The well decorated streets and a bright Christmas tree add to the seasonal shopping spirit.
A reflection on Christmas carols from Bethlehem to modern times. St Francis of Assisi popularized public carol singing in Italy, spreading worldwide over 800 years. The piece connects carols to faith, tradition, and communal joy across churches theaters schools and radio.
The Gazette presents greetings from Shiner business firms to their friends and customers. This edition carries Christmas Cheer messages alongside regular local news as the hometown paper shares seasonal goodwill.
The Parish C Y O announces its monthly meeting is postponed from last Thursday and will be held Thursday at 7 30 in the Parish Hall. All members are urged to attend.
Garden Club members will meet with Mrs L E Denmark on Friday at 3 p m in the afternoon at the club room.
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