Schulenburg Woman Given Death Penalty for Pit Slaying
Mrs. Anton Dach, 36, a Schulenburg widow and mother of three, was found guilty of murder in La Grange and sentenced to die in the electric chair at Huntsville. She shot Henry Stover, dragged his body to a self-dug pit, and burned the remains. The first Texas woman sentenced to death, she appeared mute and unaccompanied in court and later showed distress in her cell.
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la Grange
Anton Dach
Huntsville
Henry Stover
Schulenburg
Texan
Court of Criminal Appeals
Austin
Eagle Lake
Mr and Mrs Victor Stindt Return From Monterrey Bridal Trip
Mr and Mrs Victor Stindt returned home Saturday night from their bridal trip to Monterrey. The couple traveled for a wedding and plans for future residence are not specified in the report.
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Mrs. Victor Stindt
Monterrey
Local trio and son motor to San Antonio Saturday
Messrs Louis Trautwein John Hollman H G Hollman and son Julius motored to San Antonio Saturday.
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Louis Trautwein
John Hollman
H. G. Hollman
Son Julius
San Antonio
Weekend arrivals and Sunday departures for summer schools
Students arrive this weekend and many depart Sunday for various summer schools. The administration plans a round-up next week to review placements and update schedules.
Visit of Miss Bessie Cimiranz in San Antonio
Miss Bessie Cimiranz visited San Antonio on Saturday. Mrs. R. C. Steinhoff has returned home to the delight of many friends after several weeks in a Dallas hospital.
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Bessie Cimiranz
San Antonio
R. C. Steinhoff
Dallas
Birthday celebration for Arthur Hoerig’s 48th birthday
On Sunday May 28 Arthur Hoerig celebrated his 48th birthday. Attending were the families of Oscar and Walter Hoerig, Willie and Otto Zimmermann, Robert, Chas Sr., Chas Jr., Maeker, Walter Weber, Herman Noack, Mrs. Paul and Miss Gladys Maker, Miss Linda Smith, Mr and Mrs Adolph Maeker and daughters Alvira and Hilda of Victoria.
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Arthur Hoerig
Oscar
Walter Hoerig
Willie
Otto Zimmerman
Robert
Chas Sr
Chas, Jr. Maeker
Walter Weber
Herman Noack
Paul
Gladys Maker
Linda Smith
Adolph Maeker
Alvira
Hilda
Victoria
Ignac Steffek Steffes Dies After Illness at 69
Ignace Steffes, brought to the local hospital in critical condition, died Friday afternoon at age 69. Funeral services were held Sunday at Sacred Heart Church in Hallettsville. Survived by wife, three daughters Mrs. Frank Farkus, Mrs. Edward Neuvar of Mont, and Agnes at home. four stepdaughters Mrs. Jos. Spanihel, Mrs. Adajkus of Hallettsville, Mrs. Henry Spanihel of Mont, and Mrs. Emil Srubar of Shiner. Pigs for sale cheap, apply to Theo. Rogge.
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Ignace Steffes
Sacred Heart Church
Hallettaviil
Frank Farkus
Edward Neuvar
Mont
Agnes
Jos.Spanihel
Adajkus
Hallettsville
Henry Spanihel
Emil"Srubar
Shiner
Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy Promoted By Dentists
A medical advertisement touts Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy as a cure for pyorrhea and claims it can improve overall health including stomach and kidneys. Dentists recommend it and druggists stock it with regular pharmacy returns.
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Leto
Mystery of a murder puzzle deepens at the jail
In a jail courtyard Jim Hanvey and John Reagan dissect the case. Tony Peyton appears linked, but both Max Vernon and Tony are implicated. Reagan insists Vernon killed Thayer in a fight, then Welch and Peyton are released on bond as the investigation continues.
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Larry
Harvey
Misa Peyton
Larry Welch
Miss Peyton
John Reagan
Jim
John
Welch
Reagan
Max Vernon
Tony Peyton
Vernon
Thayer
Tony
Jim Hanvey
Mystery at Marland Tailoring Opens Fraternity House Clue
In a tense interview, Vernon denies killing Pat Thayer and faces questions about a late afternoon quarrel on campus. He admits leaving the fraternity house with a suit for alteration, claiming he never went to Thayer’s room. Detectives press about a bundle and Thayer’s recent behavior toward Vernon.
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Pat Thayer
Vernon
Harvey
Max
Thayer
Mayer
Jim
Drd
Mr. Hanvey
Marland Tailoring
Reagan
John
Prison Interview Delays Reveal Vernon’s Motives
In a jail interview, Jim Hanvey and John discuss Vernon, who sits defiant in his cell as they probe lies and truth. The scene shifts from the war den to the prisoners’ corridor where Vernon’s belligerence and confusion unfold amid the high tension of the investigation.
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Tony Peyton
Larry Welch
Harvey
Vernon
Jim
Max
Mr. Han
Gulf Refining Puts Gulfpride Oil On Market
Gulf Refining Company publicizes Gulfpride, its long lasting motor oil refined only at Port Arthur Texas. The oil reportedly set seventeen world records and exceeds all specifications for motor oils. Gulf Stations offer three grades of oil and gas, with prices to suit different motorists. The campaign mentions Will Rogers and Irvin S Cobb radio programs broadcasting on Sundays and Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Gulf Refining Company
Gulf Company
Gulfpride
Port Arthur
Texas
U. S. Army
U. S Navy
Shiner Gazette
Gulf Stations
Will Rogers
Gulf Refining Co
Irvin S. Cobb
Junior Luther League elects officers and welcomes new members
The Junior Luther League met at Miss Margaret Liebhafsky’s home on Friday May 26. Adelia Mueller and Donald Schuetze joined as new members. Officers elected: Angelin Krause president Weldon Schuetze treasurer Erwin Liebhafsky librarian Buena Lee Otto secretary and reporter. A Hearts game followed a luncheon. Next meeting set for June 9 at Luther Hall.
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Junior Luther League
Margaret Liebhafsky
Adelia Mueller
Donald Schuetze
Angelin Krause
Weldon Schuetze
Erwin Liebhafsky
Buena Lee Otto
Luther Hall
Niemeyer Orchestra Dance Tickets Sell at Bluecher Park
The report notes 500 tickets sold for a Niemeyer Orchestra dance at Bluecher Park on Sunday night. Also present is an ad offering a home near the high school with application instructions to the Gazette office.
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Niemeyer Orchestra
Bluecher Park
Bridge ladies host weekly tour table gathering
Tuesday Bridge at Mrs. Rudy Valenta’s home drew members with out-of-town guest Mrs. Fred Fehrenkamp Jr. from Moulton. Flowers enhanced the inviting setting. Mrs. A. A. Schramm won first honors. Mrs. Ernest Hajek took the cut prize. Sandwiches cake sherbet and iced tea were served.
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Rudy Valenta
Fred Fehrenkamp Jr
Moulton
A. A. Schramm
Ernest Hajek
Tuesday 42 Clad House Meeting At Mrs Broz Home
The Tuesday meeting was at Mrs. Raymond Broz home with geraniums and lilies in the room. Mrs. Walter Garbade scored high, Mrs. W L Goudelock low, and Mrs. E L Balusek won the cut prize. A tray lunch is planned for June 6 hosted by Mrs. Otto Fisseler.
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Raymond Broz
Walter Garbade
W. L. Goudelock
E. L. Balusek
Otto Fisseler
Junior Luther League Party at Sulphur Park Pool
A Junior Luther League gathering was held Monday May 22 at Sulphur Park Swimming Pool with thirty two children in attendance. After swimming, lunch was served according to a report.
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Junior Luther League
Sulphur Park Swimming Pool
Senior Luther League Hosts Pool Night Entertainment
Senior Luther League members with Rev and Mrs Schuetze held a poolside meeting last Wednesday night. After swimming, outdoor games followed by a refreshing lunch and cold soda water. The next Senior League gathering is set for June 6, and all members and new recruits are encouraged to attend.
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Luther League
Piano Sale Offers Bargains at Dallas Firm
A brisk property sale notice from Mays & Co. The Reliable Piano House in Dallas, Texas advertises a splendid upright piano with duet bench and a two tone mahogany baby grand. They offer terms if desired and request interested buyers to address at once.
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Mays & Co
Reliable Piano House
Dallas
Texas
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