Anton Kubena Funeral Rites Friday 9 A M
Funeral services for Anton Kubena 80 will be held Friday at 9 a m from Eschenburg Funeral Parlor then to Shiner Catholic Church. He died at his son Louis Kubena's home in Midway at 105 a m Wednesday February 18. Rosary will be recited this afternoon at 730 p m. Obituary will be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Kubena
Eschenburg Funeral
Shiner Catholic Church
Kubena
Louis Kubena
Midway
Local births announced for several families in February and January
The notice lists newborns from families including Berckenhoff Knezek Stasny Moreno Vaclavik Hajek Herder Janssen. Babies born at local hospitals with weights ranging from 5 pounds 7 ounces to 8 pounds 12 ounces. Names include Peggy Elaine William Carolyn and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Vaclavik
Louise
Nightingale Hospital
el Campo
William
Carolyn
Annie Hajek
George W. Herder
Yoakum
Peggy Elaine
Walter Herder
Shiner
Rt. 2
Geo. F. Janssen
Rt. 3
Infant Patrick Hajek Baptized at Local Church
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Johnnie P Hajek born February 12 received baptism at the local Catholic Church Saturday. Rev John J Hana cek performed the ceremonies and Patrick was given as the name. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Jerry J Mikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie P. Hajek
John J. Hanacek
Patrick
Jerry J. Mikes
Hospital Patients This Week List and Dismissals
This week’s hospital roster lists patients including Mrs. Joe Petras Frank M Struka Mrs Julius Moreno and baby girl Mrs Annie Janisch Shiner Eddie J Hinck Schulenburg Mrs Ada Miller Sublime Mrs Vincent Winklarek Mrs Constant Mosejcik Flatonia Mrs John Stasny and baby girl Sweet Home Mrs Johnnie P Hajek and baby boy in San Antonio Dismissals include Mrs Johnny Knezek and baby boy Mrs Gus Maneth Mrs Henry Wegner Mrs Joe Pesk Jacob Tousek Jr Miss Anita Discher Mrs Frank J Berckenhoff and baby girl Miss Agnes Fischnar Fred Albrecht
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Petras
Frank M. Struka
Julius Moreno
Annie Janisch
Shiner
Eddie J. Hinck
Schulenburg
Ada Miller
Sublime
Vincent Winklarek
Constant Mosejcik
Flatonia
John Stasny
Sweet Home
Johnnie P. Hajek
San Antonio
Johnny Knezek
Gus Maneth
Henry J. Wegner
Joe Pesek
Jacob Tousek Jr
Anita Discher
Frank J. Berckenhoff
Agnes Fischnar
Fred Albrecht
Nail Pulling Club Organized by Methodist Women
The Methodist Church ladies form the nail pullers club as they recall old quilting bees and rag carpet tacketing. Men acquire surplus wartime buildings, travel in groups to dismantle them, while church men work at Camp Swift with contractor Sonntag. The ladies held their first nail pulling session Wednesday afternoon.
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Methodist Church
Camp Swift
Sonntag
Funeral Rites Held For Mrs. Anton Mueck in Yoakum
Funeral services for Mrs. Selina Rice Mueck of Shiner were held today at 2 p m from Buffington Chapel Yoakum with Rev J J Sloan officiating. Burial in Alexander Cemetery Stratton. She died Tuesday at Yoakum hospital aged 57 years 6 months 21 days. She was born July 26 1890 near Yoakum maiden name Rice. Survived by husband Anton Mueck son Frank two dozen relatives including five brothers and one sister.
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Anton Mueck
Shiner
Buffington
Yoakum
J. J. Sloan
The
Baptist Church
Alexander Cemetery
Stratton
Mueck
Yoakum Hospital
W. H
Mary Rice
Selina Rice
Moulton
Rt. 3
McKay Iron Works
Frank
Gehrels Pressing Shop
J. J. Rice
E. J
Eugene Rice
J. Harley Rice
Cuero
Walter W. Rice
Mineral Wells
Amelia Whitley
Los Angeles
Calif
Forty Two Veterans Attend Fat Stock Show
Daniel W. Nedbalek led Class III veterans on a chartered bus to the Houston Fat Stock Show with a long list of attendees from classes I II and III. Thirty seven rode the bus while five traveled in their own car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel W. Nedbalek
Houston
Leonard Novak
Rudy Wagner
Louis Dusek
Albin Drabek
Robert Veit
Shiner Citizens Attend Wide Road Meet in Lavaca County
About 25 to 30 business leaders traveled from Shiner to Hallettsville for a county wide meeting on the feasibility of a Lavaca County road bond issue. Officials from the county and local chambers discussed rural road and bridge improvements to handle growing traffic and school bus travel. A survey was left to the County Commissioners, with no survey possible yet due to impassable roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men’s Club
Meyer’s
Hallettsville
Lavaca County
Paul Fertsch
Chamber of Commerce of
Shiner and
Moulton
Joe H. Kouba
Lavaca County Fat Stock Show March 3 in Hallettsville
Lavaca County 4-H Club and F F A boys and girls hold their annual fat stock show on March 3. Animals must be on show grounds ready by 9:00 AM with judging at 1:00 PM and the auction sale slated for 8:00 PM. Fat steers lambs and hogs will be shown with Stud Barnes of the Extension Service as judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Hallettsville
Stud” Barnes
Extension Service
Five Generations Pictured Today in Gazette Feature
The image shows five generations of survivors with numerous relatives listed in this section. John Haverda, a linotype operator for the Gazette, is the son of Mrs. John Havrda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Haverda
Gazete
John Havrda
VFW Edges Rotary 39 38 In Tight Local Thriller
V. F. W. narrowly defeated Rotary 39 to 38 at the local gym Tuesday night. Herman Bohuslav led the victors as high point scorer with clutch baskets from various spots.
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V. F. W. Edges Rotary
Rotary
Herman Bohuslav
Country Store Operetta Dates By Catholic Women
Parish council met February 10 to plan a Country Store set for March 6 at Mr Roe der's Butane Store. Committees arranged final plans and donations as 100 names appeared on the contribution drive. Mrs Strong reported clothing for the needy and a new box is being prepared.
Impressive Service Rendered For World Day Of Prayer
World Day of Prayer services moved from City Auditorium to the heated Methodist Church due to cold weather. Denominational participation included Baptist Lutheran and United Dr. Martin Luther Churches with readings by Mrs. Wolters Henkhaus and Dierksen. Organ recital by Wendtland and a gospel message by Rev. Dibble motivated attendees. free will offering near forty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Edgar Wolters
Sedonia Henkhaus
The
Baptist Church
Raymond Dierksen
Dr. Martin Luther Church
Wm. Wendtland
Thomas Hughs
Jesus Savior
Jesus
J. E. Early
Robert Sterling
Wilbur Minear
Baptist
Methodist
J C Blohm 86 Years Young Birthday Greeting
Guests filled the home of J C Blohm as he turned 86 with greetings flowers and wishes. Family from Houston La Porte Gonzales joined daughters and sons in law to honor the milestone.
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J. C. Blohm
Houston
Carl W. Goerte
Goerte
la Porte
A. A. Schramm
Schramm
Elvera Erig
Gonzales
Valenta Earns Dual Honors In Photo Contests
Houston Post photographer Caroline Valenta, 23, wins two national awards for her photo "Daddy, Daddy" at the Miami International Press Photographers show, chosen best in feature class and best in show. The image previously won Britannica Book of the Year feature photo prize in 1946 and helped win AP Texas features top prize. Life magazine used many of her photos including the Texas City disaster lead image.
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Caroline Valenta
Houston Post
Post
Miami International Press Photographers Show
Miami
Encyclopedia Britannica
Texas Associated Press
Miss Valenta
Life Magazine
Texas City
Daddy
Southern Pacific
Earl Pizzo
Air Corps
Miami International
Texas Associated Press News
Monsanto
Veterans of Foreign Wars meetings postponed to Feb 26
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary postpone meetings due to other activities. Both groups will meet Thursday February 26 at 7 30 p m. VFW at Blucher Park and Auxiliary at City Hall. All members urged to attend new members welcome refreshments after.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary
Blucher Park
City Hall
Closing Concert At Yoakum March 16
Frances De Mond mezzo soprano headlines the Yoakum Concert Association final booking with a program set for Tuesday March 16 at 8 p.m. in the High School auditorium Yoakum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Frances de Mond
Mezzosoprano
Yoakum Concert Association
Mabel Koenning Crowned Queen of Valentine Court
The court pageant crowned Mabel Koenning Queen of Valentine with Donald Filip as escort. The event featured royal procession, skits, and music at the High School gym, raising $113.25 in gross receipts with $49 from the queen’s voting contest and $64.25 from door sales.
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Valentine
Mabel
House of Koenning
Donald
House of Filip
Dennis
House of Boedeker
Calvin
House of Simper
G. W
House of Minear
Lester
Enola
House of Pfe
House of of Guenther
Columbus
Leroy
House of Sebesta
Princess Aldean
House of Heerssen
Prince
Alois
House of Michalec
Lady Ethel
House of Nollkamper
Sir Floyd
Princess Irma
House of Karnau
Prince Dennis
Aurelee
House of Baca
House of Fisseler
Alice
House of Tieken
Oran Carl
House of Remmers
Marcella Rose
Virgie Ann
House of Drabek
King Donald
Dorothy
Delores
House of Darilek
Reward Offered for Information on Dead Rabbits in City Cemetery
The Shiner Cemetery Association offers a $25 reward for information leading to the apprehension of those throwing dead rabbits into the well at City Cemetery. This notice seeks public help to identify and stop the nuisance.
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Shiner Cemetery Association
Hearing Postponed by Weather for Railroad Case
President Lee Sedlmeyer of the Chamber of Commerce A H Kasper Rotary Basil B Bell and E J Pohler attended a weather hit hearing before the State Railroad Commissioners about ending passenger trains from Waco to Yoakum. About 75 were present and many wires urged the trip could not be made due to sleet covered highways. The hearing was postponed with a new date to be set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Sedlmeyer
Chamber of Commerce
A. H. Kasper
Rotary
Basil B. Bell
E. J. Pohler
Austin
Waco
Yoakum
Legion Auxiliary Meets Tonight
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the library on Thursday February 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Bunjes Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notice
The Bunjes Home Demonstration Club will meet Saturday February 21 at 2 30 PM in the City Library. Important business is scheduled and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunjes Home Demonstration Club
Rasco Reelected Superintendent of Shiner Schools
The Board of Education re elected Neil Rasco as Superintendent of Schools for a third term at Shiner High School. Other faculty appointments will be announced later.
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Honorable Board of Education
Supt
Neil Rasco
The
Shiner High School
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Jim Benes
Jim Broz
Walter Buesing
Jim Cmakal
Rubin Filip
Wm. E. Filipp
Charles C. Dolessi Jr
John C. Kalisek
Edwin E. Kloesel
Adolf M. Korenek
Bernard J. Siegel
Daniel Veit
Laddie E. Wagner
Arnold J. Zabransky
Henry Marek
Alfons Tesar
Adolph Koncaba
Daniel Jirkovsky
Victor Strakos
Jim Dusek
Wilbert Wehmann
Oscar Glomb
Henry Strakos
Jim Tousek
Jerry Velek
Steve Pustka
Edward Batey
Raymond Brosch
Otto Fikac
Alfred Micek
Andrew Brosch
Henry Huser
Emil Machacek
Joe Pavelka
CO. Wide
Fayette County
Joe Havrda
Martin Farda
Beatnice Havreda Vwasek
Barbara Gene
Fara
Ufe
Ates Atm
Paul Klekar
P.T .A
Ed Fischnar
Yorktown
Sodality
Hanacek
Valenta
F. W
Mabel Koenning
Court OF Love
Shiner Bakery
Waltz Studios
Des Moines
Iowa
Gloria Bender
Victor Bender
Marvin Middaugh Jr
Lady Laverne
House of Goetz
Sir Marvin
House of Breithaupt
Stella Joel
House of Hughs
Prince Alton
R. R
Gloria
Marvin Jr
Katherine Middaugh
Sharon
Gus A. Rindorf
Katherine
Jerry
Jerry L. Matus
Arlen
Elton Zander
Sandra
Johnny Turk
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