Area Deaths and Obituary Details from Schulenburg Area
Obituary notice for Emi Marburger born July 8 in Leughtersville County daughter of Anton Mack. United in marriage at St Marys Church Praha to Emil Knezek who preceded her in death. Survived by three daughters, siblings, twelve grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Funeral from Schwenke Bawmgar ten Funeral Chapel Schulen rege to St Mary Catholic Church Praha. Burial in Praha Catholic Cemetery.
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Schwenke-Bawmgarten
Schulenrege
Isaaene
St. Mary Catholic Church
Praha
Mar Wee
Milton
D Kology
Erwin Mendel
Yssassiann
Eugene Pauler
Edga
Taha i
Tbie Bet
Leughtersville County
Anton Mack
St. Mary's
Emil Ae
Port Lavaca
Zofie Havel
San Angelo
Robert Kutac
Frank Kleckar
Schulenburg
Sidonia Knezek
San Antonio
Alfons
Chas
Knezek
Emil Knezek
Melvin Muecke
Sons
Pasadena
Viola Schulz
January Quota Calls For 227 Men
Morris Schwartz state Selective Service director announced a January quota of 227 men for the state. The plan includes induction physical and mental examinations for about 3,370 men and a 229 share of the Texas quota. Most drafted will be volunteers under 26 or nonvolunteers aged 26 to 25.
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Z Tescanmee Emoloner
Morris Schwartz
Selective Service
Pagent c Sims
Ana
Hymun
Alo
Poinsettia Arrangement Described With Candle Symbolism
The fragment describes a poinsettia centerpiece with a candle and a flower arrangement meant to symbolize the world’s unity. It mentions using three plants and a red oak bowl, noting the candle as a symbol at the center.
Thanks and gratitude to hospital staff and visitors
The note expresses deep gratitude to nursing staff and visitors who helped during May at the hospital. Special thanks go to Reverend Father for administering sacraments and to Patek Jr. for supporting the wife, with appreciation to J. Hanacek and F. E. Eilers for visits and services.
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Robert Wagters Patrick
Wagner
Father
Patek Jr
Frank Hospital
J. Hanacek
F. E. Eilers
Charles Sr
Shiner Cemetery Endowment Fund Committee Meets
The Endowment Fund Committee of the Shiner Cemetery Association held its annual session at the First National Bank on Sunday afternoon December 13. All seven members attended with C. J. Waldrep chairing. Reports covered year receipts and disbursements, five whole lots two half lots and two grave spaces endowments, totaling 157 endowments to date. Officers were re elected: Waldrep chair Nollkamper vice chair Wendtland secretary Welhausen treasurer Merseburger reporter.
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Shiner Cemetery Association
First National Bank
Chm
C. J. Waldrep
See
Lillie Wendtland
Glade Welhausen
Cemetery Association
Arthur Nollkamper
Mayme Merseburger
Julia Wolters
Arthur Kaspar
Alois Kasper
The
Poinsettia Popular in United States This Christmas
The poinsettia, Latin America’s traditional Christmas decoration, gains popularity in the United States. Named for Joel R. Poinsett, an American statesman and former ambassador to Mexico, the shrub features flaming red bracts.
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Latin America
United States
Joel R. Poinsett
Mexico
Parallel Terraces and Coastal Bermuda Grass Boost Farm Conservation
John E. Jalufka builds over 10 000 feet of parallel terraces on his Gephardt Community farm while Frank A. Jurena adds about 4 000 feet and a new farm pond. Jurena maintains 15 acres of coastal Bermuda grass one year old and 20 acres of Dixiewonder peas to be dished under for organic matter, followed by corn.
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John E. Jalufka
Jalufka
Gephardt
Frank A. Jurena
Jurena
DeWitt County Soil Conservation District
ASC
Soil Conservation Office
GBRA
SCS
Baptism for Gregory Ken Barton in Yoakum Church
Gregory Ken Barton infant son of Mr and Mrs Leon J Barton of Yoakum received Holy Baptism Monday December 14 at 5 00 p m in St Joseph Church Yoakum Rev Alton Rudolph officiated Sponsors were his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Louis A Matias of Shiner
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Gregory Ken
Leon J. Barton
Yoakum
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Alton Rudolph
Lad
Louis A. Matias
Shiner
Midnight Mass Tradition Stems From Christmas Birth Hour
The Roman Catholic custom of midnight Mass on Christmas Eve derives from the belief Jesus was born at that hour. In many places Mass can be held at any night hour and some countries skip midnight Mass with the first Christmas service at four or five in the morning.
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Jesus Christ
Know And Observe Driving Rules For Safe Holidays
Texas Safety Association urges motorists to follow safe driving rules during holiday travel. The piece notes state highway efforts rely on driver compliance to ensure pleasant journeys on top rated roads. Also mentions Mr and Mrs Charles Mason visiting Shiner with the Bohmanns and Edgar John for Christmas.
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Austin
Tex
Texas Safety Association
State Highway Department
Charles Mason
Houston
Edgar Bohmann
Edgar John
Robert Morris
Haym Salomon
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E. J. Oehtke
Edwin Stiuka
Emi
Marburger
Ays Ey
Lavaca County Farm Bureau
City of Shiner Light and Water Department
Shiner Cemetery Endowment Fund
Poinsettia
Soil Conservation District News
Hugh Benbow
Lavaca
DeWitt County
Benbow
Coastal
D. H. Benbow
Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co
Lville, Texas
Nase
C. B. Welhausen & Co
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