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Newspaper

Shiner Gazette

Location

Shiner, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1940

Page

4

Miss Agnes Firasek Weds August Heyer in Cathe Church

Miss Agnes Firasek daughter of Mrs Louis Firasek and August Heyer son of Oulton were married in the Cathe Church Tuesday morning. Rev Kopp officiated with Ewald Berff and Albert Ermis as attendants. Both wore navy blue. The bride, long employed in the city, will reside in Moulton. Congratulations on a long and happy marriage.

Agnes Firasek Louis Firasek August Heyer Oulton Cathe Kopp Ewald Berff Albert Ermis Moulton

Post Office Classification Notice from Shin er Texas

A second class mail matter declaration appears for Shin er Texas under the March 1 1876 act. The document records mail status and classification within the postal system.

Shiner Texas Congress

Shiner Dominates Worthing 23-0 In Fast Pitch Bout

Shiner boys turned Midway Diamond into a track, blasting Dornak and Sparek toll corners. Robert Baros launched a first pitch home run, Martin Baros and Otto Michalec also homered. Theo Schlenker collected 3 hits in 5, while Doc Kasparek pitched five innings, allowing 3 hits. Odie Michalec yielded 1 hit in relief. Worthing pitchers were hit hard for 18 hits.

Shiner Dornak Robert Baros Martin Baros Otto Michalec Theo Schlenker Doc Kasparek Odie Michalec Worthing

Hospital Discharges List Local Patients

Dismissed patients include Rosemary Hall of Flatonia and Mrs Frances Hanak of Caldwell with John Molnosky of Shiner. Remaining patients noted: Mrs Gus Maneth and son Joyce Stock, Dorothy Ann Peter ek, Shiner, Mrs Matt Star Jr and daughter Yoakum.

Gus Maneth Joyce Stock Dorothy Ann Peterek Shiner Matt Star, Jr Yoakum Rosemary Hall Flatonia Frances Hanak Caldwell John Molnosky

Weber Bluntzer Wedding in Beeville Goliad Couple Wed

Emil Weber and Mae Bluntzer of Goliad were married this afternoon at 2 in Beeville at the bride’s aunt Mrs Mae Marshall home. Episcopal minister John Ridout officiated. The couple will visit San Antonio briefly before returning to Goliad to live. Weber is brother of John Weber editor of The Goliad Advance Guard.

Emil Weber Molik Mae Bluntzer Goliad Beeville Mae Marshall John Ridout Weber San Antonio John Weber

James Bares Spends Week With Moulton Aunt and Uncle

James Bares of Moulton spent last week with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wendel.

James Bares of Moulton Ed, Wendel

No Charge for First Re-check of Plowed-Out Cotton

County committee announces no charge for checking plowed-out cotton on farms with overplanted allotments. If a second re-check is needed due to insufficient plowing, a charge of 50 cents will be due. J. F. Miller Hermes Hinch County Committee.

Lavaca County

Catholic Youth Organization Schedule Notice

The Catholic Youth Organization will receive Holy Communion as a group at the first Mass next Sunday June 9. A monthly CYO meeting is planned for Thursday night June 13 in the Parish Hall at 8 o clock.

Catholic Youth Organization

J Mitchell Passes Away at Houston

Sidney J. Mitchell 77 of the Brazos hotel died at a Houston hospital at 2 40 am Sunday. He was a longtime Houston resident, authority on flowers and early flower show judge who helped organize the local Garden Club. Funeral services were held Monday in the Geo H. Lewis drawing room with burial in Glenwood cemetery. Pallbearers included T L Cummings J J King Arthur Hartwell John Van De Mark Frank Clements and P W Kittrell. He is survived by a sister Mrs Hester E Mitchell a brother Albert W Mitchell and two Houston nieces Mrs John Leslie Rawls and Mrs Trebar B Morris.

Sidney J. Mitchell Brazos Houston G. B. Mitchell Catherine H. Wheeler Mitchell Christ Episcopal Church Hester E. Mitchell Albert W. Mitchell John Leslie Rawls Trebar B. Morris Geo. H. Lewis & Co James P. de Wolfe Harry Lee Doll Glenwood Cemetery T. L. Cummings J. J. King Arthur Hartwell John van de Mark Frank Ciemens P. W. Kittrell

Social event honors three anniversaries at Welhausen dam

A pleasant social at Welhausen's dam on June 3 celebrated the 25th anniversary of Mrs. Emil R. Stach with S. W. Bell Telephone Co, the 5th anniversary of Miss Geneva Seim with the Telephone Co, and the birthday anniversary of Miss Louise A. Stach. A chicken supper was served to Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Stach, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stach and children, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Winkler, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Seim and Geneva, Mrs. Frank Stach Sr., Miss Louise A. Stach, Mrs. B. W. Fehrenkamp and Miss Lillian, Mrs. Rud. Seidenberger, Miss Ella Seidenberger, and Mr. Arthur Luecke of Moulton.

Welhausen’s Dam Emil R. Stach S. W. Bell Telephone Co Geneva Seim the Telephone Co Louise A. Stach E. R. Stach Frank Stach Frank Winkler

Too Many Husbands at Palace Theatre this weekend

One of the year s best comedies is playing at the Palace Theatre starring Jean Arthur Fred MacMurray and Melvyn Douglas. The show runs Sunday and Monday offering a light and lively screen experience for local audiences.

Jean Arthur Fred Mac Murray Melvyn Douglas Palace Theatre

Roeder Seeks Public Weigher Job in Precinct 3

The Roeder candidacy for Public Weigher of Precinct 3 is announced subject to the July primaries. Described as a family man and honest, he pledges faithful, impartial service and asks voters for support.

L. M. Roeder Roeder

Farm loans open for Lavaca County tenants

Lawrence D. Smith announced the Farm Security Administration will accept ten applications for farm loans from June 3 to July 6. Applications are at the County agent office in the Courthouse Hallettsville. Loans, up to forty years at 3 percent with no down payment, target tenant farmers white or colored who lack land but can manage ownership. John Miller and Herman Blaschke remain on the advisory committee. a successor for Paul Hinze is pending.

Lawrence D. Smith Farm Security Administration Hallettsville Lavaca John Miller Herman Blaschke Paul Hinze

Junior League Meeting Sets Dues and Party

June 2 7 30 p m at the Lutheran Church the Junior League mid section met to discuss old business and vote five cent monthly dues. A party was scheduled for June 4 at Sulphur Park at 7 p m. Next meeting is July 7 at 7 30 p m refreshments to be served. Reporter.

Lutheran Church Sulphur Park

Kokernot Grove Hosts 1800 at First Anniversary Dance

Mr and Mrs F M Baros of Kokernot Grove welcomed about 1800 to 2000 guests Saturday night for their first anniversary celebration Two orchestras provided continuous dancing and social mingling as attendees enjoyed the event

F. M. Baros Kokernot Grove

Gems of Thought on Simplicity and Goodness

A compact collection of quotes on simplicity and virtue from Steele Hazlitt Eddy and Martin eau. The lines link simplicity to character and deep thought, urging universal goodwill through brief, clear maxims.

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