Oyster Supper Held By Local Fire Department
The local Fire Department held its annual oyster and chicken supper Saturday night at the old City Hall. About 50 guests attended including Fire Department members, honorary members, Park Verein officers, City Council members and the local telephone force. President Ed Herder gave a fine year in review and all enjoyed a pleasant evening.
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Old City Hall
Fire Department
Park Verein
Ed Herder
Immanuel Lutheran Church English Service Notice
Immanuel Lutheran invites attendees to English service Sunday at 10 30 a m with Sunday School at 9 45 a m Pastor A Bohot extends a welcome to all.
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A. Bohot
Baptist Church Sunday Schedule with Pastor Burns
J. W. Burns presides at Baptist Church with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. A prayer meeting follows Wednesday at 7 p.m. Public invitation to worship the congregation.
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Baptist Church
J. W. Burns
United Dr Martin Luther Church Sunday Schedule and Events
United Dr Martin Luther Church lists service times with English service at 7 p.m. and German service earlier. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Divine Service 10:30 a.m. Brotherhood at 7:30 p.m. Sunday School workers meet in Yoakum to hear Dr. Lewis from New York with Saturday instruction in Dreyer at 9:30 a.m. and Shiner at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Richard Schuetze extols church dedication and Bible role.
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Dreyer
Brotherhood
Yoakum
Dr. Lewis
New York
Shiner
Church
Richard Schuetze
Christian Science Lesson Sermon Topic on Sunday Services
The Truth topic will guide the Lesson-Sermon in all Christ Scientist churches this Sunday at 11 a.m. The Golden Text from Psalms 86 declares God compassionate gracious long suffering and full of mercy and truth. Additional citations include Deuteronomy 32 3 4 praising the Lord’s name and God as a rock of perfect works and just rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ, Scientist
42 Party At Menger School
The Home and School Circle hosts a 42 party with lunch at Menger School next Friday January 21 at 7 30. Admission is 15 cents per person or 25 cents for a couple to play 42 with lunch included.
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Menger School
Mayor Ad Richter Visits Tell Amster Family in Siairtown
Mayor Ad Richter and his wife Mr Otto Richter joined Mrs C B Welhausen and Mrs Ed Her der to visit the Tell Amster family at Siairtown on Sunday.
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Ad Richter
Otto Richter
C. B. Welhausen
Ed. Herder
Tell Amster
Siairtown
Raindl Family Visit Ends in Wilson and Prada Runge
Frank Raindl and family of Wilson visited relatives here and at Prada and Runge. They returned to their home Wednesday.
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Frank Raindl
Wilson
Runge
Dr J W Turek Returns To Office After Houston Stay
Dr J W Turek is back in his office following a stay in Houston. He resumed patient appointments and expects to continue his regular schedule this week.
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J. W. Turek
Houston
Pleasant invitation from Prof and Mrs Chov anetz
The notice invites readers to a pleasant visit at their office on Saturday, signed by Prof. and Mrs. Chov anetz.
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Chas. Chovanetz
Samicoma the Eminent Magician at City Auditorium
The Parent Teachers Association sponsors Samicoma the eminent magician at the city auditorium Monday night. It is billed as one of the biggest magic shows ever to play Shiner and is expected to draw a large crowd.
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Assn
Samicoma
City Auditorium
Shiner
Mrs Elo Wolters Tours Ten Countries In Summer
Mrs Elo Wolters spoke to Shiner High Civics class about last summer’s tours in ten foreign nations. She described Paris and Versailles, Napoleon’s death bed, Dutch dykes and tulip fields, and Scandinavian cuisine. Wilma Kloesel, Reporter.
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Elo Wolters
Shiner High School
France
Holland
Wilma Kloesel
High School PTA Plans 29th Anniversary Meeting
The High School PTA held a regular session in the auditorium with Mrs. Edgar Wolters presiding. Minutes were read and approved. a program for the 29th anniversary was planned. The next meeting is set for February 10 at 3 30 PM.
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Edgar Wolters
Pleasant Visit by Rev A Guyon in Our City Monday
Rev A Guyon paid a pleasant visit while in our city on Monday. The visit involved cordial conversations and a brief stay, leaving residents with a favorable impression of the clergyman’s manner and message.
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Rev. A. Guyon
Our City
Kempe Couple Visit Karnes City Relatives
Mr and Mrs Alf Kempe of Karnes City visited relatives here on Monday.
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Alf. Kempe
Karnes City
Miss Gertrude Stoeltje Returns From Floresville Visit
Miss Gertrude Stoeltje returns from a Floresville visit last Monday and delivers a subscription from R. J. Goesch, for which the newspaper expresses thanks.
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Gertrude Stoeltje
Floresville
R. J. Goesch
Slavik couple welcome Peggy Ann in Schulenburg
Mr and Mrs Stanley Slavik of Schulenburg announce the birth of a baby girl who has named herself Peggy Ann.
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Stanley Slavik F of
Schulenburg
Peggy Ann
City visitors sign applications for 1937 diversion payment
Messrs G. C. King D. L. Hudson and office force were in the city Wednesday signing applications for the 1937 diversion payment. Mr Hudson expects the checks to arrive soon.
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G. C. King
D. L. Hudson
Office Force
Marriage Announcement for Marek and Du Gas in Victoria
Friends report the marriage of Miss Sue Marek of Victoria daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Marek to Mr Charles Du Gas of Victoria. The ceremony took place in Victoria on January 10.
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Sue Marek
Victoria
J. F. Marek
Charles du Gas
Mrs Hedwig Siems Attends Funeral of Mrs John Till
Mrs Hedwig Siems and her son Herbert attended the funeral of Mrs John Till in Yoakum last week.
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Hedwig Siems
Herbert
John Till
Yoakum
Runk Family Returns From Visit to Alice and Beerville
Mrs. B. Runk and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Runk have returned from a visit to Alice and Beerville. The brief household news notes their travel and return.
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B. Runk
Herbert Runk
Alice and
Beerville
Mr and Mrs W L Russell Visit From Houston
Mr and Mrs W L Russell of Houston spent the weekend with relatives here, enjoying family time and catching up with kin in the area.
Davis Wearwells Tires Guaranteed One Year
Western Auto Associate Store advertises high quality Davis Wearwells tires with a full one year guarantee, inviting customers to save on trusted brand products and tire services at their location.
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Davis
Western Auto Associate
Canon夫妻访奥斯汀的上周三行程
Mrs J M Canon 先生及 Canon 夫妇到访奥斯汀，作为上周三的访客活动被记录在报导中。
Pay Your Poll Tax Before January 31 for Voting Privilege
Citizens over 21 who are not exempt must pay poll taxes before January 31 to secure voting rights for the coming year. The notice urges broad participation, stressing each person should vote for the candidate who best serves them.
Commanches Fall Short as Charlotte Caps Tournament
In Stockdale on Saturday Charlotte defeated Shiner 24 to 16 to claim the tournament title. Shiner had won its earlier first round game against Denhawken 42 to 8 with the second string playing three full periods. South San Antonio defeated Charco in the final game to take the runners-up spot.
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Commanches
Charlotte
Shiner
Stockdale
Denhawken
South San Antonio
Charco
Squaws Defeated by Seguin in Seguin Basketball Game
The Commancho Squaws traveled to Seguin last Saturday to play Texas Lutheran College. At halftime Seguin trailed 17 to 6, and by the three-quarter mark Shiner led 23 to 11. In the final period Seguin fought back but Shiner held on for a 26 to 21 victory.
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Commancho Squaws
Seguin
Texas Lutheran College
Shiner
Bulldogs
All American Legion Auxiliary Dues Notice
Auxiliary members who have not paid 1988 dues must pay by February 1. Leave the money at the bank. Mrs. John Degenhardt serves as President.
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American Legion Auxiliary
John Degenhardt
Charlottenburg Dramatic Play A Success
Last Sunday night the dramatic club presented Eyes of Love to a 35.90 crowd. Every character in the cast rendered a splendid performance and did credit to the club and themselves. The beautiful story held the audience’s attention. The soda water stand netted 3.60. The expenses were 6.60, leaving a net total of 32.90.
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Dramatic Club
Garden Club to Meet Friday for Dahlia Orders
The Garden Club will meet Friday January 21 at 3 p.m. with Mrs. C B Stratman. Dahlias will be ordered at the gathering.
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Garden Club
C.B. Stratman
New hospital pat mts names listed from area towns
Anita Discher from Shiner Willie Kalisek from Hallettsville and Emil Jiral from Yoakum are new hospital patients Mrs Benno Holchak spent Sunday with relatives at Nordheim in a local update
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New Hospital
Pat Mts
Anita Discher
Shiner
Willie Kalisek
Hallettsville
Emil Jiral
Yoakum
Benno Holchak
Nordheim
Mr and Mrs Anton Hodanek Visit Sick Father in Crowell Texas
Mr and Mrs Anton Hodanek visited her ailing father Mr F F Machac in Crowell Texas. The brief note notes family care and travel details of the Ho danek family.
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Anton Hodanek
F. F. Machac
Crowell, Texas
J J Barta Reclaims Gulf Service Station Role
J J Barta has again taken over the Gulf Service Station and will be pleased to have his friends and former customers call on him.
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J. J. Barta
Gulf
Merseburger Family Return From Houston Stay
Mrs. E. C. Merseburger and her daughter Miss Mayme have come home after a stay in Houston, detailing health and family matters observed during the visit.
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E. C. Merseburger
Miss Mayme
Houson
Dr J W Turek Returns From Houston Post Graduate Course
Dr J W Turek returned from Houston where he completed a post graduate course. He is a member of the local medical staff and plans to resume clinic duties this week.
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J. W. Turek
Houston
National Employment Notice in Shiner City Hall Activity
The National Employment Service will send a representative to Shiner City Hall on Wednesday January 19 at 1 PM to take a list of the unemployed. Unemployed men should list their names with the representative or contact the Employment Service in Yoakum this week. The notice appears from the Chamber of Commerce.
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National Employment Service
Shiner
Yoakumithout
Chamber OF Commerce
Ideal Home in Shiner by Hajek Couple Completes
A new ideal home for Mr and Mrs Emil Hajek is completed in southeastern Shiner. Built of Teas granite from Marble Falls with a Mini Manville asbestos roof the residence features a sunlit foyer near an iron grill front porch. Inside include a salmon and ivory fireplate in the living room and dining room with pastel wall finishes, cedar lined closets, enamel woodwork, and French doors. The layout includes a recreation room with scenic walls a kitchen and breakfast nook with green ivory tones and linoleum a hallway with floral walls a large basement and a drive in garage. Building materials came from Garbade and Temple Lumber Co with E Sonntag as contractor.
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Emil Hajek
Shiner
Marble Falls
Garbade Lbr. Co
Temple Lbr. Co
E. Sonntag
W. J. Tomasco
Shiner Hardware
Wolters Bros
Eli Willman
Gilbert Hill Joins Shiner High School Class
Cuero Texas resident Gilbert Hill enters the sophomore class at Shiner High School on Monday January 17 1938.
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Gilbert Hill
Cuero
Texas
Shiner High School
Oyster supper and Masonic meeting held in Gonzales
W C Schmidt F R Mergenthaler Theo Rogge Arno Wagner G Helwer Percy Garbade Victor Treptow and E J Kempe attended an oyster supper and a Masonic meeting in Gonzales Monday night.
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W. C. Schmidt
F. R. Mergenthaler
Theo Rogge
Arno Wagner
G. Helwer
Percy Garbade
Victor Treptow
E. J. Kempe
Gonzales
Business Men's Club Meets in Shiner for January 1938 Session
The Business Men's Club gathered January 13 1938 at the Palace Cafe with 15 members and a turkey supper. President A A Schramm presided, W C Schmidt served as secretary, December minutes approved, and a 4.00 payment to Shiner Chamber of Commerce for Community Christmas Tree expenses approved. Reports on Vera Hauschild and highway beautification were given, and officials from Highway Construction expected to locate in Shiner aiding early Highway 200 work weather permitting. Adjournment followed.
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Business Men’s Club
Palace Cafe
A. A. Schramm
W. C. Schmidt
Shiner Chamber of Commerce
Ella E. Lane
R. B. Holchak
Vera Hauschild
C. J. Garbade
Hall
Highway Department
Construction Department
Highway Contractors
Shiner
Sec
Farewell note from R J Strauss to customers
R J Strauss thanks friends and past customers in Shiner for years of patronage and favors. He wishes success to his successor, Mr. Leon Maker, and asks the community to continue supporting him with cooperation.
Notice to taxpayers of Shiner district tax delinquency
Fraternal signer J. M. Canon, collector, warns Shiner city and Independent School District taxpayers that unpaid taxes become delinquent after February 1 1938. He notes Council and School Board have been lenient but cannot promise future leniency and urges timely payment before the deadline.
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City of
Shiner
Shiner Independent
Honest Shiner Girl Finds Purse and Returns Money
Aline Werner, third grade student at Shiner High School, found a purse containing money and turned it in to Mr. T H McDonald. The rightful owner has been located.
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Shiner High School
Aline Werner
T. H. McDonald
Blohm Family Visits E L Balusek Home
Mr and Mrs Anton Blohm and their Victoria set visited the Balusek residence on Sunday with their children, sharing a quiet afternoon.
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Anton Blohm
Victoria
E. L. Balusek
Full Power 45 Volt Radio B Battery 82c New stock
Fresh stock of Full Power 45 volt Radio B batteries priced at 82 cents each. Limited supply advertised for immediate purchase.
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Western Auto Associate
Life Begins in College at the Palace Theatre
A screamingly funny campus comedy shows the Ritz Brothers with Joan Davis, Gloria Stuart, and Tony Martin playing Sunday and Monday at the Palace Theatre.
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College
The
Ritz Brothers
Joan Davis
Gloria Stuart
Tony Martin
Palace Thatre
Peck Welhausen and Glade Holchak Visit Kenedy Relatives
Mr and Mrs Peck Welhausen and Glade Mrs S J Holchak and Marthalyn Valenta spent Sunday with relatives in Kenedy.
Visit With Miss Donnie Turek and Parents
Miss Donnie Turek of San Antonio visited with her parents during a social call, sharing time and conversation.
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Donnie Turek
San Antonio
Albin Hummel Dies After Four Weeks Ill. Rites Held
Albin Hummel died Saturday morning January 15 at 8 25 at the family home in Dilworth after a long illness. Funeral services were held Monday at the family residence and at Sts Cyril and Methodius Church with Rev E Bily and Rev Wichterich. Burial followed in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers included R A Walshak and D R Ogston among others. Born in Czechoslovakia at age 75 years 1 month and 12 days he came to the United States about 50 years ago with his brother Leopold who died about 42 years ago. Surviving are his wife Martha Spiekermann a daughter Mrs G A Schmidt and a daughter Mrs Joe Maddox plus nine grandchildren and one great grandchild and a sister Mrs H Stahl. He lived in the Dilworth community, worked 24 years at Wolters Bros. and 10 years at R A Walshak. A man of sterling character he was devoted to family and church and will be greatly missed. The Sons of Herman charter member attended in a body.
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Alpmummel
Dilworth
Sts. Cyril and Methodius
E. Bily
Rev
Wichterich
Shiner Catholic
R. A. Walshak
D. R. Ogston
Kobt. Foster
Louis Semersky
Ed. Kuncik
Erwin Baker
Czechoslovakia
Stockdale
Cily
Wolters Bros
Hummel
Herman
Death of Baby Jerome Novak in Houston
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Joe Novak of Houston died Wednesday. Funeral services were held at Eschenburg Funeral Parlor and interment followed at Shiner Catholic Cemetery with Father Bily officiating. Sympathy extended to the bereaved parents.
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Jerome Novak
Joe Novak
Houston
Shiner Catholic
Father Bily
Eschenburg
Henry Garbade Funeral Held in Galveston
Henry Garbade 89 pioneer Galveston merchant died after a month of illness. Funeral services were held at 4 p m Monday at the First Lutheran Church with Rev Victor Albert officiating. Burial followed in New City cemetery. Garbade, active in Galveston commerce 53 years, retired in 1920, would have turned 90 next Sunday.
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Galveston
Henry Garbade
Victor Albert
First Lutheran Church
New City Cemetery
Garbade
Garbade Family Attends Galveston Funeral
Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Garbade, Eddie Mueller and Mrs. Aug Rogge attended the funeral of Mr. Hy Garbade, the Garbade family's uncle, who was buried in Galveston on Monday.
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C. J. Garbade
Eddie Mueller
Aug. Rogge
Mr. Garbade
Hy. Garbade
Galveston
Dinner At the Ritz Comedy Stages At Palace Theatre
A clever comedy titled Dinner At the Ritz features Annabelle and runs at the Palace Theatre from Tuesday into Wednesday.
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the Ritz
Annabelle
Ranl Palace Theatre
Also Mentioned on This Page
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Christian Science Services
J. M. Canon
R. M. Canon
Austin
Squaws
Charlottenburg
Albin Hummel
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