Rubber Day to Honor Baytown Plant Delegation
William O Neil president of The General Tire and Rubber company leads a Texas visit June 28 to attend ceremonies linked to the General operated synthetic rubber plant in Baytown. He will be joined by L A McQueen and T Spencer Shore, both vice presidents, meeting H Stuart Hotchkiss chairman and Warren Mac Pherson director of General Latex and Chemical Corporation involved with the Baytown facility.
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William O'Neil
General Tire & Rubber Company
Texas
Baytown
O’neil
L. A. McQueen
T. Spencer Shore
H. Stuart Hotchkiss
Warren MacPherson
General Latex and Chemical Corporation
General
Twin girls born to Yoakum and Bohman families
New babies arrive at local hospital with twins to Mr. and Mrs. George Orsak and a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Bohman. Marjorie Ann Bohman named for the newborn. Grandparents Hy Menke and Hy Bohman noted. Another birth, June Rose Schneidler, and a girl named Johnnie Ree Indorf augment local family news.
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George Orsak
Yoakum
Edgar Bohman
Marjorie Ann
Sam
Navy
Calif
Marie Menke
Hy. Menke
Hy. Bohman
Hubert Schneider
Sweet Home
June Rose
Leon
John W. Indorf
Johnnie Ree
Macie Moore
United Dr Luther Church Weekly Services and Notices
United Dr Martin Luther Church announces Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Divine Service in German at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday council meeting at 8:30 p.m. Thursday Ascension Day service at 10 a.m. German with Holy Communion. Members are urged to donate envelopes for Lutheran World Action to support boys in service and to continue weekly giving as a duty of loyalty. Rev. Richard Schuetze.
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Lutheran World Action
Richard Schuetze
Emmanuel Lutheran Church Service Schedule
Henry C. Nickel pastor delivers English services at Emmanuel Lutheran Church on the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 3 p.m. Visitors are cordially welcomed.
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Henry C. Nickel
Ellen Drew and Richard Denning in Ice Capades Revue
Ellen Drew and Richard Denning star in a touring Ice Capades revue with Jerry Colonna, Barbara Jo Allen, Vera Vague and Harold Huber leading a company of renowned skating performers including Vera Hruba Megan Taylor and Lois Dworshak.
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Ellen Drew
Richard Denning
Jerry Colonna
Barbara Jo Allen
Vera Vague
Harold Huber
Vera Hruba
Megan Taylor
Lois Dworshak
Services Held For Fred Fehrenkamp Thursday May 27
A large crowd gathered in Moulton as funeral services were held for Fred F. Fehrenkamp who died suddenly on duty at McCloskey General Hospital in Temple. A 46 year old native of Moulton, he served in World War I, led American Legion posts, and held multiple civic roles including fire chief, school board member, and pension investigator. Survivors include his wife Viola and two sons, plus his parents and several siblings. Interment was at Moulton Public Cemetery with Moulton Lodge AF&AM 298 assisting.
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Moulton
Temple
Texas
Fred F. Fehrenkamp
McCloskey General Hospital
American Legion
Geier- Merrem
James V. Allred
Ninth
Fehrenkamp
Viola Valenta
Fred Jr
Ozro
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Louis
Victor
Elo
Henry Fehrenkamp
Geo. Bargman
Gonzales
Erna Kotzebue
A. D. Klages
Hallettsville
Eagle
Farewell note from Frank Slanina in Shiner
Frank Slanina thanks friends and customers for favors and patronage during their stay in Shiner expressing appreciation for the support.
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Shiner
Frank Slanina
Local Young Man Wins Honors in Navy V-12 Program
August Darilek Jr has passed the Navy V-12 examination and sworn in for dental training. He attended Schreiner Institute last year, earning commendable marks, and was active in the Pre-Med club and college band which won first place in platoon competition and performed well during commencement week.
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August Darilek, Jr
Navy
Schreiner Institute
Barber Transfer Notice to Pete Kahanek
Julius Cimerhanzel announces the daily papers have been turned over to Pete Kahanek. He thanks customers for liberal patronage and says they can expect the same service at Pete Kahanek's Barber Shop.
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Pete Kahanek
Hop
Buske Liebhafsky Wedding Ties Chicago Social Circles
Miss Hertha Liebhafsky wed James Fertsch Buske in Chicago on May 22. She is a Shiner native and a Bryan and University of Texas alumna, a teacher and musician. The groom, son of Shiner residents, served in the Naval Service and trains at the Naval Air Technical Training Center. They reside at 1502 04 East 66th Place Chicago.
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Buske—Liebhafsky
Hertha Liebhafsky
James Fertsch Buske
Chicago
Hugo Liebhafsky
Shiner
Bryan
University of Texas
E. G. Buske
Texas University
Buske
Ford Tractor Agency
Naval Service
Naval Air Technical Training Center
East 66Th Place
Death of Infant Kenneth John Smith in Pasadena
Infant son of Mr and Mrs E G Smith of Pasadena died May 29. Burial followed in Shiner after Catholic Church services on May 31 at 2 p m. Father Bily officiated. Survived by grandparents Mr and Mrs John Chumchal of Shiner and Mr and Mrs Elmer Runkle of Pennsylvania. Gazette extends sympathy.
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Kenneth John Smith
E. G. Smith
Pasadena
Shiner
Father Bily
John Chumchal
Elmer Runkle
Pennsylvania
the Gazette
Babe
Mrs Horace Cammack Leaves for Hamburg Visit
Mrs. Horace C. Cammack departed Tuesday for Hamburg Arkansas to visit relatives.
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Horace C. Cammack
Hamburg
Ark
Mail Branch Numbers Speed Up City Deliveries
The new system adds postal unit numbers to addresses in large cities to speed mail distribution. Postmaster General Frank C. Walker ordered rapid implementation, with most large-city post offices assigning numbers and residents notified by June 1. The change aids rapid handling by fewer trained clerks amid wartime staff shortages and a 52 hour average work week.
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Frank C. Walker
Shiner High School Commencement Honors 1943 Seniors
In a crowded gym Friday 33 seniors received diplomas from School Board President Paul R. Otto. Speeches by Blanche Havel Forrest Siems Ervin Vrazel and Margret Dierksen highlighted the event along with cap and gown presentations. Grades earned awards and scholarships were announced for grammar and high school students including Dierksen Havel Siems Vrazel and Pohler. The gym was decorated by Mrs Hollmann and the orchestra directed by Mrs Thulemeyer played the Processional.
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Paul R. Otto
Shiner High School
Blanche Havel
Forrest Siems
Roy Pohler
Texas
Julius Cimrhanzel
Supt
J. Mil Auld
Ruth Lynn Harper
Mary Ann Newsom
Georgie Sembera
Donald Filip
Julia Ann Gerum
Enola Joyce Pfeil
Iva Nollkamper
Eva Jo Boyle
Edna Karnau
Gladys Barr Novak
Margret Dierksen
Lah Thru Die Sonntag
Fritz Boedeker
Marthlyn Valenta
W. L. Martin
Ervin Vrazel
Bennie Patek
Laddie Rott
Mildred Hanus
H. G. Hollmann
S. A. Thulemeyer
Hajek Completes Schreiner Institute Commencement
John Francis Hajek, son of Mr and Mrs Emil Hajek, graduates from Schreiner Institute College Department in Kerrville. Cadet Staff Sergeant Hajek belongs to Company B which won first in military contests. commencement speaker was Dr Monroe G Everett and Schreiner president Dr J J Delaney acted as master of ceremonies. He plans premedical studies at the University of Texas Austin this summer.
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John Francis Hajek
Emil Hajek
Shiner
Schreiner Institute
Kerrville
Westminster Auditorium
Monroe G. Everett
Trinity University of San Antonio
J. J. Delaney
Schreiner
Robert Wagner
Mesdames A. A. Darilek
Wm. Wendtland
Johnnie
State University At Austin
Eastern Star Meeting for Shiner Chapter June 8
Shiner Chapter of the Eastern Star will hold a regular meeting and installation of officers on June 8 at 8 p.m. All members and visiting members are urged to attend. Millie Hajek, A.M.
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Shiner Chapter
One of the mightiest sea dramas of all time
Stand by for action looms as a perilous underway unfolds aboard a battleship where weathered sailors brace for conflict. The scene spotlights naval discipline, grit, and the claustrophobic tension of an impending engagement, framed by wartime peril and duty.
Adverts Read in Gazette Sparks Real Estate Deals
A Vidauri Texas subscriber sent a clipping of the Shiner Bakery ad from the Gazette noting a spelling error, proving readers scrutinize every word. The incident follows several Gazette real estate deals driven by ads, challenging those who doubt advertising value.
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Shiner Bakery
Gazette
Vidauri
Texas
Junior First Aid Course Completed at St Ludmila's Academy
A class of Junior girls at St Ludmila's Academy completed their First Aid course and will receive Junior First Aid certificates. Recipients include Rosalie Muras, Annie Louise Novak, Gussie Mae Tasler, Adel Mikes, Patricia Kolacny, Lucy Irene Fritz, Margaret Streng, Edith Novak, Dorothy Mae Weitzel, Gloria Hirsch, Marie Roznovsky, Lorene Michalec, Irene Degenhardt, Merline Proschko, Benita Janik, Bernice Braden, Lydia Kouba, Marie Jo Henkhaus, Mary Patek, and Georgia Kolacny. Mrs. E J Kempe was the instructor.
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St. Ludmila’s Academy
Rosalie Muras
Annie Louise Novak
Gussie Mae Tasler
Adel Mikes
Patricia Kolacny
Lucy Irene Fritz
Margaret Streng
Edith Novak
Dorothy Mae Weitzel
Gloria Hirsch
Marie Roznovsky
Lorene Michalec
Irene Degenhardt
Merline Proschko
Benita Janik
Red Cross Seeks Volunteers for Bandage Rolling
A shipment of gauze is on hand and we urge all workers to help roll bandages to meet the May quota. Surgical Dressing Room is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons from 3 to 7 and Thursday night from 7 30 to 10 30.
Stluka Vrazel Rites Solemnized Last Tuesday
A Catholic church wedding united Miss Violet Vrazel and 2nd Lieut. Robert A. Stluka with Monsignor Netardus officiating at 9:30 am. The bride wore powder blue with white carnations. the groom in uniform. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Veselka and son, Kerrville visitors, and several relatives. The couple will reside in Atlanta after the groom’s assignment.
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Violet Vrazel
Robert A. Stluka
Mons. Netardus
F. M. Wagner
Gladys Struka
Erwin Vrazel
Stluka
Joe Stluka
Sam
Officers Training School
Fargo
North Dakota
Frank J. Vrazel
Yoakum
Houston
Vrazel
Father Bily
Atlanta
Harry Veselka
Corpus Christi
Emil Ritz
Marian
Marie Pustejovsky
Milton Heiman
Kerrville
Attu Island Reclaimed on Memorial Day Victory
Memorial Day marks Attu Island’s recapture from Japan, the first American soil regained since enemy seizure. Housewives are urged to save waste fats for explosives, while condensed and evaporated milk go on rationing with 1 point per pound can and red stamps from War Ration Book No. 2 accepted.
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Attu
Texas Proclaims June 8–14 1943 Patriotic Week
Governor Coke Stevenson proclaims the week of June 8 through June 14 1943 to honor the Flag of the United States and its guiding principles during wartime, urging citizens to observe patriotic celebrations and pledge allegiance to the flag.
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United States of America
Coke ‘Stevenson
State of
Texas
Texas War Bond Week Proclaimed by Governor Stevenson
Governor Coke Stevenson proclaims War Bond and Stamp Week in Texas urging patriotic displays at homes and businesses and investment in bonds as troops defend rights and freedoms. The proclamation, signed in Austin on May 14, 1943, is witnessed by Secretary of State Sidney Latham.
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Austin
Texas
A.D
Coke Stevenson
Sidney Latham
Neighborly Thanks For Kindness During Illness
I express deep appreciation to my neighbors and friends for considerate acts and cheer during my illness. Special thanks are due Father Bily. Your thoughtfulness will be remembered and may God bless every one of you.
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Father Bily
Depot Operator Plans Two Week Vacation
R Holchak the operator clerk at the depot will take a two week vacation. His duties will be covered by For rest Siems who earned the boys honors at Friday night gun exercises. Siems is also involved in other depot work during spare hours.
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R. Holchak
Forrest Siems
Nuk Pee
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Fred Fehrenkamp
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Uncle Sam
North Africa
Minnie Seidenberger
Pvt
Henry Seidenberger
Cpl
Adolph Seidenberger
Pfc
Leon Seidenberger
Molly
St. Ludmila Academy
Ethelyn Tasler
Irene Degenherdt
Mildred Novak
Pres. OF School Board
P. R. Otto
GRADS
John F. Hajek
Eastern Star Meeting
Millie Hajek, A.M
RED Cross
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