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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1947
Page
7
Dr F M Wagner spoke to S L A students on daily life duties, emphasizing reverence to Mary the Mother of God, earthly mothers, and teachers as three mothers in a Catholic education. He urged daily obedience to honor those sacrifices and to foster the holistic development of heart mind and body.
The Midway H. D. Club met at Mrs. Julius Vrana on May 30 at 2 pm with Miss Emily Ritter leading a label study of canned foods. Visitors included Mrs. Ben Kocian Mrs. N. V. Styles Miss Ann Parker and Miss Ritter. The next meeting will be July 11 at 2 pm at Mrs Adolf Koronek with a flower arrangement demonstration.
Alderman Joe R. Mikesh was surprised Sunday by relatives and friends at his home to celebrate his birthday. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. A. B. Cervenka Corpus Christi Mr. and Mrs. Ted Krener Houston and others from Victoria San Antonio Flatonia and Luling with warm wishes for many happy returns.
Mrs. H. A. Liebhafsky and Mrs. Celie Spoetzl attended the A and M College commencement Friday. Mrs. Liebhafsky watched her son E. E. Liebhafsky graduate as part of the Senior Class of 735. Also home for the summer from State University are Eddie Fischnar Clyde Otto Gustin Hinck Rudy Jemelka and Miss Alice Dreyer.
Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Griffin hosted a small group at Blucher Park on Saturday night for an informal picnic supper and dance. Women wore gingham house dresses and men wore coveralls for a cheerful casual evening.
Mrs. George Flessner was honored as the surprise guest at a Saturday night birthday party at her home. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Flessner and a family, Mrs. Martin Pargman, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Heerssen, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Hoerig, and Mrs. W. H. Draeger. Lunch followed with cold drinks and best wishes for many happy returns.
On Thursday afternoon May 29 Bernice Kurtz was celebrated for her fifth birthday with a luncheon. Guests included Charlene Kramerbauer Lexie Etlinger Gussie Etlinger Virginia Kramerbauer Dennis DeDear and several relatives and friends of the Kurtz family.
Mrs. Johnnie Siegel and Miss Albina Janik hosted a miscellaneous shower May 25 for bride elect Benita Janik of Gilbert Janecek. Attendant Martha Kubecka registered 35 guests and Benita received heart favors. A farewell shower followed in Austin hosted by Mrs. Velma Notwang with many wishes and gifts.
A patient expresses gratitude for the care received at Dr Wagner's Hospital. Special thanks are given to Drs Wagner and Boyle, the nurses, and visiting friends. The writer asks God's blessings and promises lasting appreciation.
Wharton County reports its first known leprosy case a Mexican girl aged 20 who died at a relative's home in Bonus. She sought treatment from Dr Northington. the case revealed she was a runaway from the Carville Louisiana leper colony.
Melvin Muecke and Johnnie Kasper are back from attending A. M. College, marking a notable return from their time away.
Miss Bernice Sterling returns to her Hanford California home after visiting her brother and family Mr and Mrs Bob Sterling and David John during her vacation.
Mr and Mrs Otto Lee Goetz of Houston spent the weekend in Shiner with home folks. Miss Gladys Ruth Goetz accompanied them home for a week long vacation visit.
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