St Ludmila's Academy Honor Roll List By Grade
Readable list shows students named for each grade from First through Eleventh at St Ludmila's Academy. Names include Geneva Stach Angeline Salinas Mary Joyce Pavlik George Kouba Paulie Kasper Daniel Heimann James Webster Fischner Franklin Wagner Rita Hubner Emil J Wessolsky Victor Strauss Marie Fischnar Lillie Konvicka Dennis Wagner Benjamin Bolech Daniel Bolech Lois Havel Leroy Beal Henry Fietsam Lydia Kouba Felicia Kram Merline Proschko Franklin Billimek Anna Louise Novak Gussie Tasler Adel Strakos Rosalie Muras Irene Degenhardt Ethelyn Tasler Robert Wagner Anna Magdalena Bozka Evelyn Opella Bessie Kostak Agnes Kolacny Anna Marie Muras Frances Elaine Wagner Mildred Mikes Dorothy Hinci Isabell Hrnci Clementine Peters Julia Dvorak Lillian Pustka Helen Hrnci Helen Tasler Elvira Erdelt Josephine Koenig
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Stach
Angeline Salinas
Mary Joyce Pavlik
George Kouba
Paulie Kasper
Daniel Heimann
James Webster Fischner
Franklin
Edwin Wag‘ner
Rita’ Hubner
Emil J. Wessolsky
Victor Strauss
Marie Fischnar
Lillie Konvicka
Dennis Wagner
Benjamin Bolech
Daniel Bolech
Lois Havel
Leroy Beal
Henry Fietsam
Lydia Kouba
Felicia Kram
Merline Proschko
Franklin Billimek
Anna Louise Novak
Gussie Mae Tasler
Adel Strakos
Rosalie Muras
Irene Degenhardt
Ethelyn Tasler
Robert Wagner
Anna Magdalene Bozka
Evelyn Opella
Bessie Kostak
Agnes Kolacny
Anna Marie Muras
Frances Elaine Wagner
Knights of Columbus donate Our Catholic Heritage volume to Yoakum library
For the fourth time in three years the Yoakum Council of the Knights of Columbus presents a beautifully bound Our Catholic Heritage in Texas Vol. 4 to the local library. The volumes, crafted by Father Folk C. S. C. under Knights of Columbus auspices, promise seven elaborate volumes with extensive Texas history. God bless their generosity.
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Yoakum Council
The
Knights of Columbus
Texas
Father Folk
United Dr Martin Luther Church Service and Meeting
Sunday School at 9 30 a m Divine Service at 10 30 a m in English Annual Meeting at 2 p m with lunch Ladies Aid provides coffee bring lunch Support a progressive church program Rev Richard Schuetze delivers remarks Saturday instruction 8 30 a m Shiner Dreyer referenced child bedtime quote about stars and God
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Ladies Aid
Shiner
Dreyer
Richard Schuetze
Christian Science Lesson Sermon for January 21
The Life topic will be read in Christian Science churches on Sunday January 21. The Golden Text proclaims eternal life comes through God and His Son. A cited Bible line notes that the Lord controls death and salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ Scientist
Baptist Notes Sunday Services and Evening Worship
Baptist Notes lists Sunday School at 10 a m and worship services at 11 a m with evening service at 7 p m led by Pastor Rayford Harris.
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Raytford Harris
Shiner Public School PTA Holds January Meeting
The Shiner Public School Parent Teacher Association met January 11, 1940 in the high school auditorium with all officers present. President Mrs Ernest Hajek led after minutes were approved. A county decision to hold the Interscholastic League Meet at Moulton was noted. Plans for a high school dance and an old time rural play were announced with committees named. Mary Wagner, Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Public School
Ernest Hajek
Corder
Yoakum
Moulton
Mesdames Kroulik
Gehrels
Hughs
Lane
Aaron Slick
Punkin Drik
Mary Wagner
Farmers Must Report Soil-Building Work by January 20 1940
Notice to all farmers in Lavaca County requires reporting soil-building work completed before December 31 1939 to the county office by January 20 1940 for eligibility for payment. County Committee members J. F. Miller O. E. Hermes F. K. Hinck issue the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Miller
O. E. Hermes
F. K. Hinck County Committee
Lavaca County
ACA
Show Boy Hereford Calf Joins Weigh-In Tour
Show Boy a Hereford baby beef owned by Louis Roeder, Bunjes 4-H Club, traveled to town Monday for its monthly weighing. The calf, aimed for the San Antonio Club Show next month, now weighs 938 pounds after gaining 77 pounds in 30 days. Final weighing in Shiner planned for February 10 afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Roeder
San Antonio
Hospital Patients and Dismissals listed locally
Patients at the local hospital include Rev. Ed Murski of St Marys Bobby Ruth Cordes of Westhoff Mrs Elmo Biehunka Mrs William Meyer of Moulton Jimmy Muska Mrs TG Tochiedel and Robert Mikus of Yoakum Dismissed patients are Lee Jay Richter Loraine Ann Fishbeck of Moulton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Murski
St. Marys
Bobby Ruth. Cordes
Westhoff
Elmo Biehunka
William Meyer
Moulton
Jimmy Muska
T. G. Tochiedel
Robert Mikus
Yoakum
Lee Jay Richter
Loraine Ann Fishbeck
County Wide Farmers Meeting at Moulton High School
The Farmers League will hold a county wide meeting Sunday January 21 at 2 30 p m in the Moulton High School Auditorium Officers from all branches should attend at 1 p m to elect county officers for the year The Hallettsville branch meets Thursday January 18 at 7 30 p m for officer elections All members and non members are invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Sun
Farmers’ League
Moulton High School
Hallettsville
Local man spared after buck attack. doe escapes with broken leg
Mr Ki Spoetzl was unharmed after being attacked by his pet buck last week. A doe in the same pasture leaped the fence during the incident and was last seen near Vilastenec Hall with a broken leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ki. Spoetzl
Vilastenec Hall
Notice to Shiner taxpayers about delinquent taxes
February 1 1940 notice from J M Canon collector warns taxpayers in Shiner city and Shiner Independent School District that unpaid taxes will become delinquent. Council and School Board have lenient policy but may change. taxpayers urged to pay before expiration to avoid penalties.
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City of
Shiner
Shiner Independent
Expression Recital Tonight January City Auditorium
Tonight January 18 the Expression Recital will be given at the City Auditorium beginning at seven o'clock Admission is free and the public is invited.
Home Economics Vacancy Filled at Local High School
The Board of Trustees elected Mrs. Henrietta Forke to replace Miss Staples on the high school Home Making Department faculty. Forke, a Texas State College for Women graduate from Denton, was chosen from seven applicants and arrives Wednesday for two days of visitation before teaching Friday. Staples will visit Boling Friday and begin teaching Monday.
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Henrietta Forke
Miss Staples
Mrs. Forke
Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting at Dr Martin Luther Church
The Lutheran Ladies Aid met Wednesday at 2 30 at Dr Martin Luther Church led by Rev Schuetze with Mrs Willie Menke presiding. Minutes approved. Sec Dierkson filled in for absent treasurer Hy Luedeke. Rev Wolfsdorf read, poems by Remmers Dierkson and Reichardt. Guest Mrs Kuck of Loraine Texas attended. Lunch served. Next meeting February 7 at 2 30. Reporter notes report late due to illness.
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Ladies Aid
Dr. Martin Luther Church
Schuetze
Willie Menke
Hy. Luedeke
Dierkson
Wolfsdorf
Ladies Aid Meeting Rescheduled to January 31
On account of the District set up meeting for the Methodist Advance at Yoakum on January 24, the Ladies Aid Society will meet at Mrs. J M Canon on January 31 instead of January 24.
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Yoakum
Ladies Aid Society
J. M. Canon
Local Couple Welcomes Baby Girl January 13
Mr and Mrs Laddie Patek are proud parents of a baby girl born January 13 at the local hospital weighing 9.5 pounds. In a separate birth, Mr and Mrs Elmo Biehunken of Moulton welcomed a baby boy named Robert Louis on Saturday January 13 weighing 8.5 pounds.
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Laddie Patek
Elmo Biehunken
Moulton
Robert Louis
County Clerk Office Adopts Triplicate Record System
Beginning January 1 1940 the Hallettsville County Clerk’s office has a new system of checking each business transaction. A triplicate record is made of all money handled, allowing easy verification of all transactions.
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Hallettsville
New Ruling On Payment Of City Poll Tax
January 31 is the deadline for paying your poll tax. City residents must pay to vote in county and state elections. Many important elections this year rely on poll tax compliance to express your voice.
Tax Assessor-Collector Teams with Deputies in Shiner
Tax assessor A. Turk and deputies from Hallettsville spent the latter part of last week in Shiner to assess state and county taxes for the current year.
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A. Turk
Hallettsville
Shiner
Wolters Bros Co Store Improves Interior Layout
The interior of the Wolters Bros Co Dry Goods Store is undergoing extensive improvements. Counters and shelves have been rearranged to create more display room for merchandise.
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Wolters Bros. Co
National Flower Show to Draw Thousands in Houston
Thousands of Texas women will attend the National Flower Show in Houston from February 28 through March 6. The event features a $1,000,000 display of flowers at Sam Houston Coliseum, a Holland tulip centerpiece, a hostess room, and plans for spring fashion shows and receptions. The River Oaks Azalea Trail and a Houston Symphony concert will accompany the show, with limited presale tickets at 46 cents and general admission at 75 cents.
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Texas
Houston
O. H. Carlisle Houston
W. Ray Murphy
National Flower Show Committee
Sam Houston Coliseum
Holland
Carlisle
Coliseum
Houston Symphony Orchestra
City Auditorium
Murphy
The
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Texas Attorney General Clarifies City Poll Tax Voting Rule
The AG says residents must pay city poll tax on time to qualify to vote in any state election. It cites a June 1939 opinion and a May 1939 Supreme Court ruling affirming that failure to pay disqualifies a voter in this state.
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Texas Attorney General
Texas Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Shiner Hosts 100 Boys in Spectacular Tournament
Shiner welcomed about 100 players from Weimar Gonzales Moulton Victoria St. Josephs Yoakum San Marcos and Shiner for a Saturday basketball event. Trophies went to first second and consolation winners with Moulton replacing Victoria. San Marcos defeated Shiner 19 to 2 in the final game.
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Shiner
Weimar
Gonzales
Moulton
Victoria
St. Josephs
Yoakum
San Marcos
Midway Home Demonstration Club Meets Friday
The Midway Home Demonstration Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Albert Muenich on Friday January 26. All members are asked to be present and visitors are welcome. Reporter.
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Midway Home Demonstration Club
Albert Muenich
Appreciation Note From Illness
An appreciation message expresses gratitude to many friends in Shin er for cheer through messages cards and flowers during a hospital stay in Houston and after returning home. The writer thanks them and vows the kindness will not be forgotten.
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Shiner
Houston
Sister of Mrs. L. B. Richter passes away at 70
Funeral services for Annie Hinrich, 70, were held in Gonzales with burial in Woodmen Cemetery. She leaves five children including Charlie Hinrich of San Antonio and five sisters such as L. B. Richter of Shiner and J. C. Koerth of San Antonio. Sincere sympathy expressed to the bereaved.
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Gonzales
Texas
Annie Hinrich
Woodmen Cemetery
W. Wilf
Charlie Hinrich
San Antonio
J. N. Ledbetter
Port Arthur
J. W. McDonald
Port Neches
H. R. Wilson
J. C. Koerth
Forest Largen
Weather note from Shiner reports 31 degrees chill
The coldest temperature recorded in Shiner over the past week was 31 degrees. The drop in cold air marked several days with cool, dry conditions as residents prepared for colder nights ahead. Local forecasts suggest frigid mornings and light winds continuing through the week.
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Shiner
StraussHancir Wedding Shocks Community At Sacred Heart
Miss Julianne Hinch and Freddie Strauss wed in a 6 am ceremony at Sacred Heart Church. Rev. F O Beck officiated as witnesses Mrs. Henry Trucek and Gus J Strauss observed. The couple, from prominent local families, plan to reside in College Station after a morning at the Hinck home.
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Julianne Hinci
Freddie Strauss
Sacred Heart Church
F. O. Beck
Henry Trucek
Gus J. Strauss
Miss Hinch
Ignac Hinck
Trucek
Moravia
Hincks
Chas. Strauss
Hallettsville High School
Teachers’ College
San Marcos
Breslau
Radhost
A. & M. College
College Station
New Era Herald
Shiner
the Gazette
Thank you for your kindness after my illness
Mrs. E. L. Balusek expresses heartfelt thanks for flowers cards and visits during recent illness and says they were deeply appreciated.
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E. L. Balusek
Garden Club Meeting Set For Friday At 3 P M
Garden Club members will meet Friday at 3 p m with Mrs Edgar Wolters. Orders for Dahlias and Gerbera Daisies will be placed.
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Garden Club
Edgar Wolters
Baptist Minister Locates Here Arrives With Wife
Rev. Rayford Harris and his wife moved into an apartment with Miss Emma Rank on Saturday. The community welcomes the couple and hopes their stay will be pleasant.
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Rayford Harris
Emma Rank
Street Improvements Progress With Local Labor
Street upgrades advance steadily as twelve local men joined Tuesday and more local workers will be added soon to the crew, accelerating the project.
Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation Ball at Wagon Wheel
Committeemen finalize plans for the Third Annual Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation Ball to be held Saturday night January 20 at the Wagon Wheel in Sweet Home. Blue Jackets Orchestra of Schulenburg to provide music with band boys performing at minimal cost to support the fundraiser. Wagon Wheel management forgoes regular dance for the event.
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Gonzales Warm Springs
Wagon Wheel
Sweet Home
Blue Jackets
Schulenburg
Band Boys
Business Men's Club approves partial payment for Christmas tree
President Holchak praised strong attendance at the first meeting of the year 1940 and the club’s community aims. The group approved paying half of the $86.69 Christmas tree expense, with $43.35 to the Chamber of Commerce for a prior bill. The meeting covered highway plans, street paving, and support for a local mattress maker, with volunteers pledged to assist the blind entrepreneur Schillach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holchak
Meyers
Chamber of Commerce
Gus Pfeil
Edgar Walters
C. J. Waldrop
Edgar Wolters
A. H. Kasper
J. C. Blohm
A. A. Darilek
A. H. Kaspar
Percy Garbade
Garbade
C. J. Waldrep
Schillab
Pres. Holchak
Schillach
A. A. Schramm
Richter
Denmark
the Gazette
J. J. Rady
Shiner
Ella E. Lane
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ST. Ludmila’s Academy
Christian Science Services
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid Meeting
Shiner Invitation
L. B. Richter
Strauss—Hancir
Business Men’s Club
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