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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1932
Page
8
Obituary poem for Wilma Boehl who died May 18 1932 at age 15 years 10 months 11 days. The verse laments her loss and calls for faith, comfort, and remembrance as family grieves a bright youth taken early. The piece blends mourning lines with religious reassurance about heavenly rest.
Mrs Emmett Busch entertained the Ace of Clubs at their regular meeting Saturday May 28 hosting a tempting tray lunch after games. Mrs Alfred Brosch and Miss Roxie Buske received attractive scarfs as high score and cut prize. Reporter.
Numerous Shiner residents note Alfred Brosch’s return to work after a week’s bed rest due to appendicitis. Other locals depart to study at San Marcos State Teacher’s College as Mrs. Alfred Brosch Mrs. Marvin Wagner and several young women head to campus. Also listed are Elvera Sander’s return from Poth Mrs Wm Stoltje and granddaughter Elvers Sander visiting Temple and W J Tomasco’s return home with Mrs Tomasco. James V Michna family prepare to move to San Antonio. musical talent noted and well wishes conveyed.
A memorial note from her sisters Mrs Meta Behlen and Hertha Boehl expresses farewell guidance. They recall her smiling face and hope for a reunion beyond life. The wording emphasizes sorrow and enduring bonds among sisters.
A Boettcher Company truck from Weimar carrying 132 cases of eggs overturned one mile west of Lissie after a tire blowout. None of the eggs were broken despite the fall. The load was tarpaulin-covered and en route to Houston. Eagle Lake Headlight reports the incident.
Webb resigns from night watchman role and Ed L Sommerlatte is appointed to the duties, bringing active service to the post.
J G Konvicka, candidate for tax assessor, called at the Gazette office Tuesday during his rounds to meet Shiner voters and learn their concerns about the upcoming race.
Mr and Mrs Henry J Schornack acknowledge a pleasant call. Mr Schornack was busy meeting voters in his race for tax collector.
Elwood Eschenburg Leonard Valeri Raymond Dierkson and Ewald Effen berger returned Saturday from A and M College Emil Stuter is remaining through the summer school
M. E. Wolters, Max Jr., Edwin Wolters and J. H. Hoffman spent Sunday in the Kenedy and Floresville section. They report crops very far advanced and promise an abundant yield.
Miss Ernestine Mergenthaler returns home for the summer and has been re elected at New Braunfels as primary instructor for a fourth term, confirming continued leadership in the program.
Ben De Herde acts as substitute for Otto Fisseler of Shiner Rt. 2 who is taking his vacation.
Miss Erlene Appelt became bride of Charles Strauss Jr in a morning ceremony at the Sweet Home Catholic church. Rev A Mathis officiated as daisies and ferns decorated the church. Attendants wore peach blue pink organdy and the couple planned a wedding trip to Corpus Christi Austin and San Antonio before settling in Hallettsville.
Hugh Lay longtime rural carrier for Hallettsville route No. 5 dies at home at 11:30 a m after heart disease illness. Funeral from the family residence Saturday at 3 pm with burial in Hallettsville City Cemetery. Born in Hallettsville, he married Willie Clayton in 1897, had five children with two dies in infancy. active pallbearers and Odd Fellows services noted.
Jos Muras and his family with Father Netardus left Monday for San Antonio. Miss Marie Ramnosek of San Antonio stayed as a guest at the Muras home. Laddie Janecek attends State University summer school.
Surviving are his wife, three children, Mrs. Bru Leonhardt of Goliad, Allen Lay of Houston and Bennett Lay of this city, three sisters, Mrs. S. G. Tarkington of Cuero, Mrs. Hugh Anderson of Yorktown and Miss Allenia Lay of Hallettsville, and three grandchildren.
The Blue Bonnet Music Club met June 3 1982 at Leona Valek’s home. Dorothy Jean Blohm presided as new members Leona Valek and Annie Marie Muras joined. James Michna family resigned with regret as they head to San Antonio. Program featured Stella and Edwin Novak piano duet Janice Michna piano solo Edwin Novak and Maxine McElroy. Lunch, games, and a nut guessing contest followed. Adjournment set for July 1 1982 at Maxine McElroy’s home with Grieg study. Reporter Margaret Eric Leslie. Master C J Tomasko vacationing with relatives in Flatonia. Glade Welhausen to State University summer school.
The announcements list candidates for the Democratic Primary in Lavaca County. Aug. W. Janszen seeks re election to the office of County Judge ahead of the vote on July 23, 1932.
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