Memorial rites for Mrs J D Cochran held at Waelder
Friends and relatives from Flatonia Moulton Shiner and Waelder gathered to honor Mrs Jennie Thornton Cochran at Waelder Baptist Church with Rev A M Wester and Rev Geo Springfield officiating. She lies beside her husband in Waelder cemetery. Survived by two daughters and four sons, six sisters, and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flatonia
Moulton
Shiner
Waelder
J. D. Cochran
Jennie Thornton
Waelder Baptist Church
A. M. Wester
Geo. Springfield
Alvin
Springfield
Cochran
H. O. Helmcamp
A.S. Crozier
Leslie
Ray
Glenn Cochran
San Antonio
W. B. Cochran
M. Kk. Patterson
Kate Stewart
Lee Bunting
Smith Leazer
John Murphy
Joe Hughs
Gonzales Inquirer
Busch couple and Mrs Plageman in San Antonio weekend
Mr and Mrs E A Busch and Miss Annie Louise Plageman spent the week end in San Antonio, sharing a brief Texas outing with no further details provided.
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E. A. Busch
Annie Louise Plageman
San Antonio
Spinster Dinner Honors Bride-to-be
Miss Mary Koncaba hosted a spinster dinner in Macha's Pink and Blue room Tuesday honoring bride-to-be Alice Pohler. The table featured a filet lace cloth, a pond scene with a tiny bridge, Japanese garden motifs, shells, and candlelit surroundings. Guests included Misses Alice Pohler, Anna Berckenhoff, Gertrude Kaspar, and other noted attendees with lantern place cards.
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Mary Koncaba
Macha
Alice Pohler
Anna Berckenhoff
Gertrude Kaspar
Edwin Pohler
Frank Korbel
Victor Stindt
Bacon Berckenhoff
Bridge honors Miss Ella Stratman at Friday event
Miss Ella Stratman entertained with two tables of bridge for Agenda in honor of Miss Alice Pohler a bride elect. Little Emia Korbel circulated tallies while a rolling pin shaped scorekeeper aided play. Spring flowers and white green decor set a festive scene. Gertrude Kaspar won high score. Ann Berckenhoff won the cut. The honoree received a keepsake.
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Ella Stratman
Alice Pohler
Emia Korbel
Gertrude Kaspar
Ann Berckenhoff
Instructors Depart San Marcos for Summer Terms
Among instructors who left Sunday for summer terms at State Teacher's College at San Marcos were Mrs. M. M. Wagner, Misses Ethel Jaroszewski, Alice Henkhaus, and Gilbert Luedecke.
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State Teacher’s College At
San Marcos
M. M. Wagner
Ethel Jaroszewski
Alice Henkhaus
Gilbert Luedecke
Summer Bridge Party for Viola Smith Honored Guests
Miss Viola Smith of Frederick Oklahoma visited Kenedy as a house guest of Selma and Mae Rogge who hosted a Monday afternoon summer bridge party. Grace Snell and Catherine Newman also attended. Six tables of players enjoyed a pink and white floral motif with mints served after the games. Gifts were given to the three honorees, with mother and sister Mrs J S Archer of Kenedy assisting as hostesses.
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Selma
Mae Rogge
Viola Smith
Frederick Oklahoma
Kenedy
Grace Snell
Catherine Newman
J.S. Archer
Recital A Success by Miss Stratman Pupils
An outstanding spring season recital by Miss Bila Lillian Stratman showcased pupils in expression, tap dancing, and violin. The city auditorium was filled with friends who gave an enthusiastic reception as the program, well balanced and well presented, drew many compliments for pupils and instructor.
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Bila Lillian Stratman
Piano Recital Pupils Presented by Mrs Fuller
Pupils of Mrs. A L Fuller were presented in the first of two piano recitals last week. The second group was announced for Tuesday night. The beginners section offered enjoyable numbers reflecting effective teaching.
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A. L. Fuller
Box of Vaughan's Gladiolus Bulbs Offered by Mills
A ready to ship parcel of Vaughan's Gladiolus Bulbs is offered through Northern Paper Mills. Consumers are urged to ask their local merchant for the bulb package.
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Vaughan
Northern Paper Mills
Card of Thanks to District Catholic Statverband speakers
Gratitude to all speakers and contributors for aiding the convention. St Joseph and St Elizabeth Societies extend hearty thanks to everyone who helped and donated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Statverband
St. Joseph
St. Elizabeth
Rain Brings Recollection Of Historic Texas Floods
The article recalls a May 13 1914 Houston Post report from Shiner Texas describing one of the state’s worst rain storms with seven inches in a day and six inches in an hour. Bridges washed away railroad lines down rural lines and homes flooded while crops were damaged and many fields must be replanted.
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John Syamken Sr
Houston Post
Associated Press
Shiner
Texas
Gonzales
Waco
Shiner Couple Visit local office this Friday
Those likable people, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. McDonald of Shiner, were here Friday afternoon of last week and favored this office with a pleasant call. Both seem in the best of health, and are apparently hearty and happy. Mr. McDonald is superintendent of Shiner schools.
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T. H. McDonald
Shiner
McDonald
Shiner Schools
Weimar Mercury
Students Return From State University Trip
Among students returning from State University last week were Julius Hollman and his mother who has been spending the school term with her son, Mrs. Chas. Chovanetz, Carlton and Max L. Wolters, Ray and Glade Welhausen, Lonnie Lud wig, James Buske, Misses Thelma Julia Luck, Irene Kasper and Evelyn Kroulik.
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State University
Julius Hollman
Chas. Chovanetz
Carlton
Max L. Wolters
Ray
Glade Welhausen
Lonnie Ludwig
James Buske
Thelma Julia Luck
Irene Kasper
Evelyn Kroulik
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