Native Texan County Pioneer L. W. Kelly Rites
Funeral services for L W Kelly were held at Eschenburg Funeral Parlor and St Cyril and Methodius Church with Rev H W Hug and others officiating. Born January 17 1869 near Yoakum he lived 75 years there and 51 on his farm before moving to Shiner. He died July 13 at age 78. He is survived by wife two daughters two sons and many relatives with a large local funeral turnout.
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Eschenburg
Sts. Cyril and Methodius
L. W. Kelly
H. W. Hug
San Antonio
R. C. Hoffmann
John J. Hanacek
Kelly
Rev. Hug
Mr. Kelly
Yoakum
Father Hug
Agnes Hagans
Old Rock Catholic Church
Father Forest
Shiner
Joe Michna
Yoakum Catholic
Elmo Mudd Kenedy
Kelly Mudd
Baytown
J. W. Mudd
Houston
Eugene Mudd
Joe V. Hagan
Jim McClanahan
J. M. Liebham
Dewey J
Audry B
J. A. Mudd
Sweet Home
Leonard Mudd
John W. Kelly
Lavaca
Jaks Vincik Rites Read Tuesday Morning
Miss Evelyn Jaks and Ernest Vincik were united in marriage at a nuptial mass officiated by Rev. R. C. Hoffmann. The couple, both graduates of 1942, were attended by a large party with detailed attire described. A dinner supper and dance followed at Blucher Park as friends offered congratulations.
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Evelyn Jaks
James R. Jaks
Ernest Vincik
Ed. J. Vincik
R. C. Hoffmann
Eddie Fischnar
Eddie Jaks
Gladys Vincik
Eugene Vincik
Marie Fischnar
Ernest Janik
Georgia Sembera
Freddie Jaks
Lillie Machart
Rose Unnon
Jerome Grossmann
Jeanette
Marilyn Jaks
S.L. A
Elkin’s
Wm. French
Shiner High
Temple Lumber Co
Blucher Park
Blessed Virgin Society Meeting Next Sunday
Notice urges all members to attend after 8 o clock mass next Sunday for the Blessed Virgin Society meeting.
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the Blessed Virgin Society
Clothing Drive Aids War-Torn Europe Victims
The Council of Catholic Women sponsors a drive for clean wearable clothing for adults and children in war-torn Europe. Soap and towels are in dire need for malnourished children with sores. Boxes are in the church vestibule. larger clothing donations at the parish hall or with the Sisters. Used towels and worn sheets are especially desired.
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The
Council of Catholic Women
Disappointing SHINER Rainfall Tests Local Crops
Sunday rainfall in Shiner totaled about a quarter inch while nearby areas had heavier totals. Glaze City reported 4.12 inches, Dreyer 2.63 inches, and the dry spell has corn below normal though cotton is thriving. Heat remained intense all week as harvests proceed.
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Shiner
Glaze City
E. H. Dreyer
Dreyer
Shiner Chamber of Commerce Reviews Year of Achievements
The Shiner Chamber of Commerce closed its fiscal year June 30 1947 with notable accomplishments across civic projects. Dues range from 25 cents to 2 50 monthly, inviting new members at the Shiner Gazette office.
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Shiner Chamber of Commerce
Shiner
Shiner Gazette Office
James Busker
Chamber of Commerce
Lavaca County
Yoakum Soil Conservation Area
H. E
Shiner Business Men’s Club
Southern Pacific
Yoakum
Waco
Jos. Muras
Max L. Wolters
Ben Marcak
Lee Sedlmeyer
Percy Garbade
E. J. Kempe
W. G. Stindt
W. L. Henkhaus
W. C. Schmidt
Ed. Fischnar
C. C. Amsler
A. A. Schramm
Paul R. Otto
Edgar Wolters
A. H. Kasper
Glade Welhausen
C. J. Waldrep
James Buske
V. F. W. and Auxiliary Meet Tonight at Blucher Park City Hall
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold their regular meeting at Blucher Park and the Ladies Auxiliary will meet at City Hall tonight, Thursday July 17. Refreshments will be served after meetings.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Blucher Park
Ladies Auxiliary
City Hall
Judge Mansfield 86 Oldest Member of Eightieth Congress Dies
Obituary notes the passing of Joseph Jefferson Mansfield born Feb 9 1861 in Virginia. A Texas lawyer, newspaper editor and longtime Colorado County judge he served in the 65th Congress and was praised for his work ethic patriotism and gentleness. Burial followed in Eagle Lake with Masonic rites and tribute from congressional colleagues.
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J.J. Mansfield
Virginia
Alleyton
Texas
Southern Pacific
Eagle Lake
National Guard of Texas
4Th Texas Regiment
J. W. McCarty
Colorado County
Colorado County Citizen
Columbus
Clinton S. Quinn
Houston
John G. Larsen
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Masonic
Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas
Mansfield
Knights Templar of Columbus
Congressman Mansfield
Congress of the United
Capitol
House
House of Representatives
Sam Rayburn
Judge Mansfield
Sterling
Inland Waters
Bruce Mansfield
Washington, D. C
Frank Schmidt
Kingsbury
R. P. Dorsey
Baltimore
Byrd
Thomas Jefferson
Julius Hollmann Reported Ill
H. G. Hollmann and Mrs. Hollmann were summoned from Austin by the serious illness of their son Julius. Mrs. Hollmann remains at his bedside as doctors await a diagnosis and the family faces anxious hours.
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Julius Hollmann
H. G. Hollmann
Austin
Mrs. Hollmann
Julius
Tasler Daughter Passes State Board of Nursing
Mr and Mrs Frank Tasler Jr announced their daughter Miss Gussie Mae Tasler passed the State Board examination. Miss Tasler graduates from Santa Rosa School of Nursing in May.
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Frank Tasler, Jr
Gussie Mae Tasler
Miss Tasler
Santa Rosa School of Nursing
Wagner Hospital Births Chronicle Multiple New Arrivals
A stream of births at Wagner Hospital records five newborns. Shirley Ann Steinach, 7 lb 8 oz, born July 9 to Louis Steinach and Lillian Kolar of Corpus Christi. Shirley J. Binder, 6 lb 4 oz, born July 12. A son to Adolph Jemelka of Yoakum born July 11, 8 lb 11 oz. A boy to Frankie J. Patek of Seguin born July 12, 6 lb 10 oz. A boy to Alfred Boethel of Moulton born July 11, 7 lb 15 oz.
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Louis Steinacher
Corpus Christi
Wagner Hospital
Lillian Kolar
Shirley Ann
Victor J. Bender
Adolph Jemelka
Yoakum
Frankie J. Patek
Seguin
Alfred Boethel
Moulton
Bond Issue Election Called For July 25
The citizenry is urged to vote on the bond issue election Friday July 25 for street improvements in Shiner. Shiner has a strong record on paving 90 blocks of streets and general improvements, with visitors impressed by progress. Vote your preference after studying the bond call.
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Shiner
Shiner Chamber of Commerce Membership Drive
Local business group invites new members to join the Shiner Chamber of Commerce. Benefits include networking events, promotional support, and community projects.
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The
Shiner Chamber of Commerce
Hospital Patient List And Dismissals In Local Records
A local hospital reports current inpatients including Miss Agnes Fischnar Dan Roznovsky Mrs Adolph Kloesel Mrs Albina Maneth Mrs Albert Duhe Mrs Mary Tomasco Joyce Marie Kutach Joe A Sedler Mrs John J Santillo Joh Freytag Fred G Melnar and Hallettsville Weldon Ermis Anton Spann and others. Dismissed include Mrs Adolph Jamelka and baby boy Mrs Victor Bender and baby girl Weldon Ermis Anton Spann Mrs Frankie J Patek and baby boy Mrs Alfred R Boethel and baby boy Mrs Louis Steinacher and baby girl Mrs Emil Kloesel and baby boy Ne mencio Silguaro Jaro V Brosch.
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Agnes Fischnar
Dan Roznovsky
Adolph Kloesel
Albina Maneth
Albert Duhe
Mary Tomasco
Shiner
Joyce Marie Kutach
Sweet Home
Joe A. Sedler
Flatonia
John J. Santillo
Dallas
Joh Freytag
Moulton
Fred G. Melnar
Hallettsville
Adolph Jamelka
Victor Bender
Weldon Ermis
Anton Spann
Frankie J. Patek
Alfred R. Boethel
Louis Steinacher
Emil Kloesel
Victor Kuck
John F. Wagner
Nemencio Silguaro
Jaro V. Brosch
Efforts To Save Passenger Service On The S P
The Shiner Business Men's Club hosted a Rockdale protest meeting agenda to save the S P passenger trains from Yoakum to Waco. About 100 citizens from intervening towns joined a planned July 24 rally with free barbecue, inviting all including women. Letters urged the State Railroad Commission to attend and hear protests. UVial concerns include mail, milk shipments, hospital supplies, and overall public convenience. officials warn discontinuance would isolate communities and raise costs.
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Shiner Business Men’s Club
Rockdale
Sedlmeyer
W. G. Stindt
C. J. Waldrep
A. H. Kasper
S. P
Yoakum
Waco
Shiner
Chamber of Commerce
State Railroad Commission
U. S
Southern Pacific
Lott
Rosebud
Cameron
Milano
Giddings
Flatonia
Muldoon
Radio Salute Honors Canon Couple on Emerald Anniversary
Victoria listeners heard a tribute to Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Canon on their fifty fifth wedding anniversary. The Gazette staff extended congratulations and wished them continued happiness and many more anniversaries.
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Victoria Broadcasting Station
J. M. Canon
Gazette
Mrs. Canon
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Texan County
Secr
James Burke
Joseph Jefferson Mansfield
J. J. Mansfield
Gussie Mae Tasler, R. N
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