Coronation at S. H. S. Saturday Evening
The Future Homemakers invite the public to attend the Queen's Coronation at S. H. S. Saturday at 8 p.m. The event proceeds regardless of weather. Admission is 15 and 25 cents for the Coronation and program.
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1948
Page
1
A P McElroy Seriously Injured in Horse Accident
Former sheriff A P McElroy was seriously injured at his home on Saturday when his foot became entangled in his horse’s bridle reins. He was dragged about five hundred yards and sustained compound fractures of the left arm and right leg. A Houston bone specialist treated him at Renger Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. McElroy
Renger Hospital
Houston
Auto License Tags Now On Sale Here
Motorists in Lavaca County began buying 1948 orange and black license tags at the county tax collector’s office and at Shiner Motor Sales. New rules let tags be attached immediately after purchase rather than March 1, and all cars must display tags by April 1. Owners urged to buy early to avoid the rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Shiner Motor Sales
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Slated at Library Thursday
The American Legion Auxiliary will gather at the library on Thursday February 12 at 7 30 p m for a regular meeting with members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Rotary Tops V. F. W. 53 to 34 in Local Gym
The Shiner Rotary Club defeated V. F. W. 53 to 34 Tuesday night at the local gym. Veterans played with four men throughout and struggled to keep pace. Another game will be scheduled later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Shiner Rotary Club
Senate to Act on Texas Postmaster Nominations
President Truman sent to the Senate a list of Texas postmaster nominees including Sam S. Devall Hallettsville Robert A White La Porte Marvin C Warneke Needville Pearl H Hardy Shepherd Richard A Bowers Caldwell and Louise I Lintelman Crosby The slate previously failed to be acted on and is expected to be taken up again soon according to New Era Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Senate
Texas
Sam S. Devall
Hallettsville
Robert A. White
la Porte
Marvin C. Warneke
Needville
Pearl H. Hardy
Shepherd
Richard A. Bowers
Caldwell
Louise I
Lintelman
Crosby
Mr. Devall
Devall
New Era Herald
UT Austin spring enrollment hits 16 107 students
Austin Texas February 8 University of Texas spring semester registration reaches 16 107 students as of February 8. Registration supervisor H A Calkins notes last year’s figure was 16 238 with 13 776 pre registered before the term. Of those preregistered 8 009 were veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
University of Texas
H. A. Calkins
Death of Theo Stuter Ends Quiet Texas Life
Theodore Stuter died February 7 at 9 17 p m after living in Allenton and later Texas for 40 years. Born in Westphalia Germany 1868 he came to America in 1903 and worked in silk weaving before moving to Texas in 1908 to visit his brother Henry Stuter. Funeral services were held Monday at Eschenburg Funeral Parlor with burial in City Cemetery. Surviving brothers Carl Stuter Penn and Henry Shiner, nieces and nephews include Mrs Edwin Wehl Houston Mrs A G Stratman Sweet Home Herman Stuter Houston Emil Crystal City Valentine Philadelphia. Our sympathy to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eschenburg
Theodore Stuter
Mr. Stuter
Navy 13
Westphalia
Germany
America
Allenton
Penn
Texas
Henry Stuter
Edwin Wehl
John
William Stuter
Carl Stuter
Henry
Shiner
Edwin Oehlke
Dr. Martin Luther Church
A. G. Stratman
Emil Stuter
Otto Gerloff
Walter Brunkenhoefer
Otto Remmers
Houston
Helen Bleier
Sweet Home
Herman Stuter
Emil
Crystal City
Valentine
Philadelphia
Poll Taxes Paid in Shiner Decline Notices Record
J. M. Canon reports 479 poll taxes paid in Shiner compared with 483 last year. He notes this is the greatest delinquency in ten years. Lavaca County records show the largest voting privilege in twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Canon
Mr. Canon
Lavaca
Recruiting Office Moves Location in Gonzales
Master Sgt. John C. Walls of the Army Recruiting Office in Gonzales announced a temporary move from the Employment Building to the Alcalde Hotel Lobby. For information, call the new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Walls
Army Recruiting Office
Gonzales
The
Gazette
Alcalde Hotel
Remodeling Sale Opens Today at Athey's Ready-To-Wear
Athey's Ready-To-Wear advertises a remodeling sale starting Thursday and running until the new location is ready. The firm plans a furniture store opening at the Blohm corner known as the old Opera House Corner, and the Remodeling Sale features many items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athey’s
Gazette
Blohm Corner
Opera House
Local Birth Announcements From Cuero and Surrounding Areas
S-Set and Mrs. Johnny Whitfield announce daughter Sharon Kay born January 11 1948 at A A F Regional Hospital Lackland Air Base San Antonio Texas. West Cuero couple A C Bill Barfield and Evelyn Kloesel welcome son Larry Michael born February 7 at Cuero hospital weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces. Eugene Kach and wife welcome second son born February 4 at Burns Hospital Cuero. Eliquis J Janak and wife report daughter Carolina born January 15 in St Louis first child. E L Hinch and wife announce son John Lee born January 13 at Nightingale Hospital weight 8 pounds 11 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S-Set
Johnny Whitfield
Sharon Kay
A. A. F. Regional Hospital
Lackland Air Base
San Antonio
Texas
Whitfield
Mildred Hauschild
A. C
Bill” Barfield
Cuero
Cuero Hospital
Larry Michael
Evelyn Kloesel
F. J
Eugene Kach
Burns Hospital
Mrs
Eliquis J. Janak
St. Louis
Mr. Janak
Carolina
E. L. Hinch
el Campo
Nightingale Hospital
John Lee
Lavaca County Poll Tax Total Reaches 7 325 Voters
Lavaca County reports 7 325 poll tax payments for the 1948 election year. The figure rises from 1939 levels, surpasses the 1930 total of 7 459, but falls short of the 1928 registration of 8 735.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
St Elizabeth Society to attend Mass in a body
The St Elizabeth Society will go to Holy Communion as a group at 8 o'clock Mass on Sunday February 15. A meeting will follow the Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Elizabeth Society
Chamber urged large turnout for Austin meeting on Yoakum Waco line
At Thursday night’s Chamber of Commerce meeting plans were made for the February 12 Austin hearing on abandoning passenger service along the Yoakum Waco line. President Sedlmeyer cited Railroad Commissioner Culberson’s push for broad town participation. A county wide discussion in Hallettsville on February 12 was also discussed, with the chamber to sponsor prize money and ribbons for the F F A Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Austin
Yoakum-Waco
Sedlmeyer
Olin Culberson
Hallettsville
Masses At Sts Cyril And Methodius Church Begin Sunday
Masses at Sts Cyril And Methodius Church will start this Sunday February 15 at 6 30 8 00 and 9 30 a m Father J J Hanacek pastor says regular schedule appears in the church column inside the paper
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sts. Cyril and Methodius
J. J. Hanacek
Blessed Virgin Mary Society to Meet After Mass Sunday
The Blessed Virgin Mary Society will meet after the 8 o'clock Mass on Sunday February 15. The prior meeting was canceled due to bad weather. Milton Kasper, in Brooke General Hospital, is improving and sending S O S greetings to Shiner Gazette as friends celebrate his recovery with sunshine cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blessed Virgin Mary Society
E. J. Kempe
Milton Kasper
Brooke General Hospital
Shiner Gazette
Milton
Mardi Gras Trip Ends For Local Boys
Bennie Hubner Leo Janak Joe Strauss and Daniel Hubner returned from Mardi Gras in New Orleans where they enjoyed the trip. The mileage on the car exceeded 1300 miles with no trouble reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Hubner
Leo Janak
Joe Strauss
Daniel Hubner
New Orleans
Bennett Tasler Rites Solemnized In San Antonio
The surprise wedding of Bernice Bennett and Edgar Tasler took place February 1 at 11 am in San Antonio. Judge M D Jones officiated with Edward Tasler and Ann Tasler as witnesses. The couple honeymooned in Corpus Christi and Kingsville before a reception at the bride's parents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Bennett
Alex Kruse
Edgar Tasler
Frank Tasler Sr
Anna Tasler
Edward Tasler
San Antonio
M. D. Jones
Ann Tasler
Corpus Christi
Kingsville
Meyer
Army Air Corps
China
Burma-India
Texaco
National Heart Week Observed February 8 14 in Austin Texas
Dr Geo W Cox state health officer cites heart and circulation diseases as leading killers in the United States with deaths per minute. He notes heart disease affects all ages and surpasses cancer accidents pneumonia and tuberculosis in death toll. The American Heart Association designates February 8 14 as National Heart Week to spread awareness and urge public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
United States
Geo. W. Cox
American Heart Association
Texas State Health Department
Bootsie Fietsam Sends Welcome Home Greeting
Henry Bootsie Fietsam returned home from a year in Germany and Austria arriving in New Jersey. The message arriving Monday carried a Valentine greeting from Bootsie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Bootsie) Fietsam
New Jersey
Germany
Austria
Bootsie
Panus Wenske Tie The Knot In February Nuptials
Miss Georgie Panus and Clarence Wenske were wed February 4 in a Nuptial Mass at 8 30. The ceremony featured double rings and white satin attire with pearl jewelry. A large wedding reception followed at the bride’s home and a dance at Blucher Park. The couple will reside in Gonzales where the groom works at the Cotton Mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie Panus
F. Panus
Clarence Wenske
Otto Wenske
Moulton
J. J. Hanacek
Anton Hanslik
Larry Wenske
Joseph, Brosch
Edith Paris
Milton Janca
Cistern
Annette Kolacny
Joseph Panus
Mildred Panus
Blaise Konvicka
Hallettsville
Gladys Wenske
Frank Paris Jr
Teresa Fric
Henrietta Kubicek
Laddie Mikes
Joseph Brosch
Blucher Park
Gonzales
Business Men's Club Plans Evening Meetings on Road Work
The Business Men's Club meets tonight at 6 30 at Meyers Cafe to prepare for the county wide gathering in Hallettsville at 7 30 to discuss better roads in La Vaca County. Farmers needing transport should join cars in front of Meyer's Cafe at 7 and will be provided rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men’s Club
Hallettsville
Lavaca
Meyer
March of Dimes Drives In $217.80 Collection
Jos Muras local chairman turned in $217.80 to the County Chairman at Hallettsville at the close of the drive Tuesday. No special quota or canvass was made. the amount came from bottles in various business houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Muras
March of Dimes
Hallettsville
Joseph Panus Dies and Is Buried in Shiner
Joseph Panus aged 88 of Wied section died Tuesday February 10 at 1 30 a m after three months ill health. He emigrated from Czechoslovakia Dec 27 1859 and settled near Shiner with wife Agnes and four children. Funeral Feb 11 at 8 45 a m Eschenburg Funeral Parlor then Shiner Catholic Church. Burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Survived by wife four children 28 grandchildren 21 great grandchildren and three sisters in Czechoslovakia. He was a farmer and devout parishioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Panus
Wied
Czechoslovakia
America
Agnes Benes
Theresia
Anne
Frank
Christina
Shiner
Paris
Eschenburg
Shiner Catholic Church
Shiner Catholic Cemetery
J. J. Hanacek
Aug
Madala
Mike Benes Sr
Joe Brosch
Clarence Wenske
World Day Of Prayer Observed In Shiner Friday
World Day Of Prayer sponsored by the Church Women of Shiner will be observed Friday at 7 30 p m in the City Auditorium The nationwide event spans 1068 languages and dialects with the United Council of Church Women guiding the observance A local chairman is Mrs Edgar C Wolters A voluntary offering at the close aids Indian hospitals and schools neck in the Orient Africa and the Near East migrant families southern sharecroppers foreign students and other groups
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Women of Shiner
United Council of Church Women
Edgar C. Wolters
Orient
Africa
Near East
United States
Christian Missionary Enterprise
Hospital Patients List Includes Local Residents This Week
The weekly hospital patient list names Frank M. Struka and several local residents such as Mrs. Joe Pesek Miss Agnes Fischnar Mrs. Gus B. Ehler Mrs. Frank J. Bercken hoff Shiner Mrs. Vincent Vin klarek Flatonia Fred Albrecht Mrs. R. W. J. Dornak Yoakum Mrs. Ada Miller Sublime and others. Dismissals include Mrs. Frank Jahn Mrs. Henry J. Wagner Mrs. Arnold Stanek and several more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Struka
Joe Pesek
Agnes Fischnar
Gus B. Ehler
Frank J. Berckenhoff
Shiner
Vincent Vinklarek
Flatonia
Fred Albrecht
R. W. J. Dornak
Yoakum
Ada Miller
Sublime
Frank Jahn
Henry J. Wagner
Arnold Stanek
Annie Janisch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Legion. Auxiliary
Theo. Stuter
Sts. Cyril and Methodius’ Church
L. M. Roeder
Anton
Joseph
James
Louis
Edmund Roeder
Knights of Columbus
Roeder
K. of C
Yoakum Council
Monsignor Netardus
Shiner Group
Council
C. OF C.arges
Sts. Cyril and Methodius’ Catholic
Fietsam
Panus-Wenske
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