Tree of Light Ceremonies Draw Largest Crowd Yet
A week post ponement did not deter attendance with around 2000 people. Rev Burns served well for Rev Guyon as the event impressed all. Chamber of Commerce thanks the Shiner Band led by Ernest Schultz for a splendid concert and special numbers. Santa Claus delivered gifts on time but was overwhelmed by the crowd.
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Burns
Guyon
Chamber of Commerce
Shiner Band
Ernest Schultz
Hallettsville
Santa Claus
Gazette Christmas and New Year Greetings Edition Two
Local business firms and individuals share Christmas and New Year greetings with friends and customers through this edition. The hometown paper conveys these messages of good cheer from the community.
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Gazette
Cars Collide on Hill Top Near Flatonia
Four residents from Port Arthur and Houston were rushed to a local hospital after a Wednesday collision on the Waelder Flatonia highway a mile from Flatonia. Mrs Albritton driving west in a 1936 Terraplane tried to pass a west bound truck and hit J N Barnes of San Antonio in a Chrysler coming east. Mrs Angle and Mrs Williams sustained serious injuries while Mrs Ang le and the 4 year old son traveled to Houston with relatives after treatment in Flatonia. Mrs R J Osborne assisted the two elderly ladies at Shiner hospital.
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Alice Angle
Port Arthur
A. L. Williams
J. F. Albritton
Albritton
Houston
Angle
Williams
Flatonia
Waelder, Flatonia
Barns
R. J. Osborne
Shiner Hospital
Squaw Squaws Stay Undefeated With Two Wins
The Comanche Squaws beat Santa Rosa Academy Schulenburg 48 33 on Tuesday. A return match is planned. On Friday they defeated Sweet Home 29 12. Shiner girls boast an undefeated season and open 193? schedule on January 8 against San Marcos Baptist Academy in Shiner.
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Comanche Squaws
Santa Rosa Academy
Schulenburg
Squaws
Sweet Home Girls
Shiner
San Marcos Baptist Academy
Dziewas Holiday Visitors From Lubbock
Mr and Mrs Wm Dziewas of Lubbock have been holiday visitors. The small item notes their stay during the festive period and acknowledges their regional origin and arrival.
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Wm. Dziewas
Lubbock
Mrs Frank Michna Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs Frank Michna was moved to her home Sunday from the local hospital, marking her return after treatment.
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Frank Michna
Willie Tenberg and Family Visit Seguin Relatives
Willie Tenberg and his family from Seguin spent the weekend visiting relatives, sharing time with kin and catching up on family events.
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Willie Tenberg
Seguin
Christmas Party Held by Methodist Ladies Aid
On December 16 Mrs C B Welhausen hosted the Methodist Ladies Aid Christmas gathering. The meeting opened with prayer and Luke chapter 2 read by Mrs O W Dreyer. President Mrs E C Wolters led. A Christmas program was given by Mrs Wm Wendtland Jr and Mrs Arthur Kaspar. Gifts were distributed by Larry after tree lighting. 25 members and several guests shared lunch. Next meeting set with Mrs Gus Wolters.
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Welhausen
Methodist Ladies Aid
Wm_ Wendtland Jr
Arthur Kaspar
C. J. Waldrop
Larry
Guyon
Hallettsville
John Hellman
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Ethel Lindsay
Tennessee
C. C. Welhausen
Yoakum
W. P. Faulkner
Lubbock
Louis Trautwein
A. L. Fuller
Alois Kasper
Ella —&. Lane
Will You Join the Carolers This Christmas Eve
Carolers will depart from the Methodist Church at 10 PM and end at 11 30 PM. Only the sick and shut ins will be visited. Two carols will be sung Silent Night and Little Town of Bethlehem. Mae Rogge Dorothy Jean Blohm lead with Ella E Lane as chaperon. Calls will arrange visits to ill or shut in.
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Bethlehem
Mae Rogge
Dorothy Jean Blohm
Ella E. Lane
Firemen's Annual Ball On New Year's Eve
The Shiner Volunteer Fire Department announces its annual New Year's Eve Ball at Bluecher Park. The event draws townspeople to support the fire boys and ring in the new year while boosting department funds.
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Firemen’s
Shiner Volunteer Fire Department
Bluecher Park
Mrs. C C Amsler Leaves Hospital for Home
Mrs. C C Amsler was discharged from the local hospital and returned to her home on Wednesday of last week.
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C.C. Amsler
Miss Gertrude Kasper Spends Holidays in Dallas Fort Worth
Miss Gertrude Kasper is spending the holidays in Dallas and Fort Worth visiting friends and enjoying the season amid local events and gatherings.
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Gertrude Kasper
Dallas
Fort Worth
Gazette to Miss Next Week in Observance of Year Start
The Gazette announces a one week break with no edition next week except for Christmas Day. The office remains open for New Year printing orders and will deliver promptly. The Christmas magazine section adds 20 pages this week, combining two papers. Jan 7 1937 marks the first issue of the new year.
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the Gazette
Shiner Firms Observe Christmas And New Year Holidays
Stores close December 25 and January 1 marking Christmas Day and New Year’s Day among the established holidays for Shiner business firms. Plan shopping accordingly.
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Shiner
Hospital Dismissals List Local Patients
Patients dismissed from the local hospital last week were Frank Janda, Miss Mary Wagner, and J. N. Kutac of Sweet Home and Ernest Mica of Flatonia.
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Frank Janda
Mary Wagner
J. N. Kutac
Sweet Home
Ernest Mica
Flatonia
Annual Meeting of Bluecher Park Vereien
The Bluecher Park Vereien will hold its annual meeting at Bluecher Park Hall on Sunday January 3 1987 at 3 PM All members are urged to attend Chas F Kasper secretary
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Bluecher Park
George Martin Visiting With Uncle This Sunday
George Martin spent a brief visit with his uncle, W. L. Martin, on Sunday.
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George Martin
W. L. Martin
Pope Pius XI to broadcast Christmas Eve address
Dec 21 Vatican report: Pope Pius XI, under doctors orders for rest, orders Father Soccorsi to prepare a Thursday broadcast at 12 30 p m Rome time from the papal study. A microphone will be set up near his bed as he is carried to his desk and seated for the talk.
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Vatican City
Pius XI
Holy Father
Father Soccorsi
Vatican Radio
Rome
Dallas
Noel Christmas Services and New Year Meeting Schedule
Christmas services run December 25 to 27 with English and German allocations at Dreyer and Shiner, including Sun day School sessions and Holy Communion. A New Year Service is set for January 3 with an annual meeting and English service at 7 p.m. in Shiner, plus January 6 Ladies Aid. Rev. Richard Schuetze extends Christmas greetings and blessings.
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Our Sunday School
Dreyer
Shiner
Ladies’ Aid
Richard Schuetze
Christmas Catholic Services With Multiple Masses and Fasting Rules
Christmas services in the Catholic Church include midnight mass with orchestra and English sermon, 8am with German sermon, and 930am with Czechoslovak sermon. Donations support the diocesan seminary and orphanage. Confession times are listed for school children and adults, with additional priests assisting. L P Netardus, Pastor.
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L. P. Netardus
Hallettsville Christian Science Sunday Service Notice
The Hallettsville Christian Science Church announces the Sunday service on December 27 at 11 A M. The Lesson Sermon from the Christian Science text will be read in all Churches of Christ Scientist. The golden text emphasizes abiding in Christ and recognizing the Father and the Son.
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Churches of Christ
Midway Cash Store and Filling Station Changes Hands
J. J. Vrana assumed charge of the Midway Cash Store and Filling Station, reporting to the Gazette that he would be pleased to have friends call. He welcomes former patrons and new customers to visit his business.
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J. J. Vrana
Midway
Gazette
Methodist Church Services Next Sunday At Eleven
Rev Guy On fills regular appointment at the Methodist Church with services at 11 in the morning and 7 in the evening inviting the congregation to worship.
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Guyon
Methodist Church
Baptist Church to Join Methodist for Next Sunday Service
The Baptist Church led by Pastor J. W. Burns will not hold services next Sunday. Congregation will unite with the Methodist Church for joint services at the usual time.
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Baptist Church
Methodist Church
Methodist Pageant At Christmas Service
On Christmas night December 25 the Methodist Church hosts the Sunday School pageant O Come Let Us Adore Him with a free will offering for the Waco orphanage. Public is invited.
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Methodist Church
Waco
Pastor Honored by Church Members at Christmas Shower
The Baptist Church members and friends gathered last Wednesday evening to shower Pastor Rev. and Mrs. Burns with numerous useful and beautiful gifts. The surprise visit brought great happiness, and the couple expressed heartfelt thanks and best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
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The
Baptist Church
Burns
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Kindness and Flowers
I express sincere appreciation for the beautiful flowers sympathetic cards and visits during my illness. Thanks to the doctors and nurses especially to Mrs John Michna I extend lasting gratitude from Mrs Frank Michna.
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John Michna
Frank Michna
Dorothy Jean Blohm Arrives Saturday From Deaton
Dorothy Jean Blohm arrives Saturday traveling from Deaton with a brief stopover noted. Local records list her as visiting relatives and resuming routine activities after the journey.
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Mies
Dorothy Jean Blohm
Deaton
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Tree of Light
Squaw
Methodist Ladies
O. W. Dreyer
E.C. Wolters
Seno
Wolters Brothers Co
Pope
World
Noel
Christmas Services United
Dr. Martian Luther Church
Hallettsville Christian Science Services
Midway Cash Store
Methodist Church Services
J. W. Burns
Methodist
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