05 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1947
Page
1
Joseph Patek's Super Market reports vandalism to its neon sign and offers a standing $50 reward for information leading to the arrest of the culprits. The incident questions the value of modernization when improvements become targets.
Relatives and friends gathered to honor Wm Darilek as he reached 103 on May 28. Born in 1844 in Czechoslovakia, he wed Karolina Urban in 1867 and settled in Texas in 1893, living near Flatonia, Henkhaus, and Shiner for decades. He outlived his wife by years, leaving seven sons, one daughter, 26 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren.
The local hospital lists current inpatients including Miss Josephine Dach Miss Agnes Fischnar Frank Spann Mrs Tom A Jaluska E G Buske Mrs Adolph Kloesel Mrs John Early Miss Edna Ladewig Shiner Mrs Eugene Wagner Miss Mary Ellen Sullivan Flatonia and notes several dismissals among patients and infants.
City of Shiner schedules a special mayoral election for Saturday June 14 1947 at City Hall to fill the vacancy from Ad Richter resignation. Polls open 8 am to 6 pm with F R Mergenthaler as election judge. Nominations due June 9 1947 to City Secretary J M Canon.
Yoakum's 17th annual Tomato Festival runs June 12 to 14. The kickoff features the Queen's Tea at 4 30 p m, coronation at 8 p m, and the Queen's Ball at Oaks Court. Events include parades, air show, rodeos, carnivals, and barbecue meals by veterans groups.
Sheriff Vernon Reaves appoints L A Mladenka of Shiner as a county deputy for La Vaca County. Reaves previously served as a caller here last week.
The Shi ner Chapter No. 272 will install its new officers at the regular meeting Tuesday night June 10 at 8 o'clock. All officials are urged to be present.
Infant Sara Jane, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ewald Effenberger, received holy baptism Sunday afternoon at 3 00 o clock at the Catholic Church with Rev R C Hoffmann officiating. Sponsors were Mrs Harry Muecke and Miss Florine Berckenhoff.
Citizens will honor the Shi ner Volunteer Fire Depart ment for maintaining Shiner's fire record. Patek's Orchestra will play. Admission general 90 cents with tax. ladies 30 cents with tax. The annual New Year's Eve Dance proceeds benefit the firemen, delayed by weather, and is held tonight at Blucher Park.
The Shiner High School softball diamond hosted eight teams in a week of action. Tuesday results include W F W 13 Legion 12 Mt Olive 7 Shiner Hi 4 and Legion 13 Mt Olive 12. Ben Marcak led a comeback with a 7 to 3 win over Zander Texaco.
Mauri Rose won the Indianapolis Sweepstakes 500 mile race aboard a car on Firestone tires. He averaged 116.338 miles per hour in the 500 mile run marking 24 consecutive years with Firestone tires on the winning cars.
Senator Gus Strauss notes Col Homer Garrison promises a Lavaca County Highway Patrol Station to be located in Hallettsville. The measure aims to improve county law enforcement and accessibility.
Acting on a petition signed by twenty four qualified voters a special election is set for June 14 1947 at the Charlottenburg Common School District 21 School House to decide if an annual tax of thirty two cents should be added to the present eighteen cents for a total not to exceed fifty cents per one hundred dollars of taxable property. Only eligible resident voters owning property and rendering for taxation may vote. Paul H. Fertsch County Judge Lavaca County.
In Houston on May 20 Miss Irene Goetz daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Goetz and Adolf Dar ilek son of Mr and Mrs Joe K Dar ilek of Dickson school section wed at Immaculate Conception rectory. The couple plans to reside at 124 Dillon St Houston after a brief honeymoon in Corpus Christi and Dallas.
The Chamber of Commerce meeting is rescheduled from Thursday to Friday night at City Hall 7 30 p m. Due to the Fire men's Dance on Thursday a large attendance of members is desired as important business will be discussed.
Drilling at Obelgoner No 1 north of Hallettsville blew gas oil and distillate at 9 p m Tuesday May 27 with a roar heard 1 3 4 miles away. Mapping and plans for nearby wells proceed as tests continue to contract depth. Four geologists from Forest Oil Sun Oil and Stanolind work in day and night shifts as preliminary open flow estimates show 65 barrels of distillate and 75 million cubic feet of gas daily with no water.
Miss Josephine Dach underwent an appendectomy at the local hospital on Monday afternoon.
Edwin Wolters returned during the weekend from a few days visit with his daughter Miss Aline Wolters at Denton. Mr and Mrs Joe Neal and sons of Austin were weekend guests in the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Louis Trautwein.
Mr and Mrs Alphonse Jaks along with Marilyn and Carol Allen are visiting in Lubbock and Slaton.
Miss Lucille Krhovjak daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Krhovjak Schulenburg wed Henry Kurtz son of Mr and Mrs William Kurtz Shiner in a double ring ceremony May 27 at 8 00 am at St Rose Catholic Church Schulenburg Reverend Leo Goertz officiated The bride wore white satin with lace bodice and pearls Her veil and bouquet featured white carnations The maid of honor Emily Kurtz wore pink carnations The best man Joe Krhovjak and she served as witnesses After ceremony a dinner followed at the bride home and the couple planned a Gulf Coast honeymoon They will live in Yoakum where the groom attends Baldwins Business College The Navy veteran lost his left arm in the South Pacific The community extended congratulations and best wishes
Six prospective candidates for the 18th senatorial district vacancy caused by the death of Fred Mauritz of Ganado are named. They include Rep. John Bell of Cuero Rep. William Fly of Victoria former Rep. Howard Hartzog of Por LaVa ca John Maurice Turner John C. Beasley of Beeville and former Senator Morris Roberts of Victoria. A special election to fill the seat is not yet called but expected for August 23 by Governor Beauford Jasper.
Thomas Efford Hamman age 33 died when his car overturned on a curve along the Yoakum Shiner highway one mile from town. He was buried in Hebron Cemetery. Survivors include seven brothers Henry Bill Wesley Hollis Claude Guy and Alvin and two sisters Mrs Ida Einkauf of Fordtran and Mrs Edith Klemicheck of Yoakum.
George Martin of San Antonio was a business visitor Thursday. Calvin Krause is home for the summer from Southwest Texas State College in San Marcos. Edna Wendt has returned to Los Angeles after visiting her mother Mrs. Chas Wendt. George Valis of the C B Frank Kokas of Shreveport Welhausen and Co. store on Louisiana was here for the Memorial holiday.
The wedding of Miss Benita Janik and Gilbert Janecek was held at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church at 8 30 am. Attendants included Miss Earline Janecek and Miss Valeria Janecek with ushers and best man. The couple will live in Yoakum after a brief wedding trip.
The Agriculture Department ordered spare stamp No. 12, valid for 10 pounds of sugar, effective immediately to aid early crop canning. A second sugar ration stamp, also for 10 pounds, will be validated by August 1.
Eunice Sommerlatte daughter of Lee Sommerlatte Shiner and Mrs James Parker Harlingen wed Jerome J Rohan son of Mr and Mrs John Rohan Yoakum in St Cyril and Methodius Church at 7 30 am Nuptial High Mass and double ring ceremony with white daisies and fern. Witnesses A J Rohan Yoakum Joseph Malik Hobson. Bridesmaids matron of honor Bennie Eicher sister of bride. attendant Mary Rohan Yoakum Lanelle Sommerlatte cousin. Reception at Pfeil home. Shiner High Class of 1946. After honeymoon the couple will live in San Marcos.
Patrons of Bunjes school district are called to a meeting at Bunjes School on Saturday night June 7 at 8 30 PM. Discussion will cover school matters affecting every property tax payer in the district. Trustees urge attendance.
Mr and Mrs Ad Sembera announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy to L R Seale son of Mrs C E Seale and the late Mr Seale of Giddings The wedding will be held in Shiner Baptist Church on June 24.
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