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Newspaper

Shiner Gazette

Location

Shiner, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1938

Page

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Shiner Leader Talks on KTSA Radio

Shiner Mayor Adolph Richter appeared on KTSA San Antonio on June 1 at 1 p m as a guest with Chamber of Commerce Secretary L E Denmark at the Gunter Hotel. He gave a brief history of Shiner and its attractions, drawing attentive interest from hometown friends and nearby cities.

Shiner Adolph Richter KTSA San Antonio Chamber of Commerce L. E. Denmark Richter Gunter Hotel

God the Preserver of Man Lesson for Christian Science Churches

Sermon topic God the Preserver of Man will be read in Christ Scientist churches on Sunday June 12 at 11 am. Golden Text Isaiah 31 5 proclaims as birds flying so will the Lord of hosts defend Jerusalem defending also he will deliver it and passing over he will preserve it. Abraham Lincoln quote remarks on being on God s side.

God the Preserver of Man Churches of Christ, Scientist Jerusalem Isaiah God Abraham Lincoln

Methodist Church Sermon and Supper Service Next Sunday

The Methodist Church will hold morning and evening services next Sunday at 11 a m and 8 p m Local sacrament of the Lord s Supper will be observed during the morning service All are welcome to attend and participate in the observances.

Methodist Church

Immanuel Lutheran Church To Hold English Service

Rev O C Schreiner, the Lutheran pastor from Smithville, resumes duties at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Shiner next Sunday afternoon June 12. The service starts at 3 00 p m in English. Everyone is welcome. Our motto is We preach the Bible, the whole Bible, and nothing but the Bible.

O.C. Schreiner Smithville Immanuel Lutheran Church Shiner A. Bohot

United Dr Martin Luther Church Weekly Schedule

The United Dr Martin Luther Church lists services and activities including Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Divine Service at 10:00 a.m. English Service at 8:00 p.m. in Dreyer. Monday 5:00 p.m. Junior Choir, Tuesday 8:00 p.m. monthly business meeting, Thursday 8:00 p.m. Luther League. Rev. Richard Schuetze quotes spiritual renewal teachings.

Dreyer Luther League Jesus Richard Schuetze

Baptist Church announces services and guest speaker

J. W. Burns, pastor, invites worshippers to Sunday School at 10 a.m and preaching at 11 a.m and 8 p.m. A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 8 p.m. Missionary Culpepper, back from China, will speak Sunday morning June 26 only at the morning service.

J. W. Burns Chs. Culpepper China The Baptist Church

Fire at Dock Burkett home caused by defective flu

Ludwig Janszen of Victoria reported a fire at the Dock Burkett residence Sunday morning. O. J. Heinsohn and W. A. Baca responded with Farmers Gun Company chemical, quickly extinguishing the blaze. Hochheim Fire Insurance Co. covered the loss. Burkett expresses gratitude to all who helped.

Dock Burkett Ludwig Janszen Victoria O. J. Heinsohn W. A. Baca Hochheim

Dedication at Dilworth Catholic Church June 19

The new Catholic Church at Dilworth will be dedicated Sunday morning June 19 with Mons. L. P. Netardus officiating. A barbecue dinner will be served with adults 30 cents and children 15 cents. Refreshments entertainment music and speaking will follow during the day.

Dilworth Mons. L. P. Netardus

Birth of Robert James Patek in local Catholic Church

Mr and Mrs Joe Patek welcomed a baby boy last Friday weighing 11 3 4 pounds. The infant named Robert James was baptized on Monday at the local Catholic Church by Father Bily with sponsors Mr and Mrs Ernest Schultz of Hallettsville.

Joe Patek Father Bily Robert James Ernest Schultz Hallettsville

Baby Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Joe Svatek

Mr Joe Svatek and Mrs Svatek announce the birth of a baby boy on Wednesday. The family welcomes the newest member with joy and gratitude.

Joe Svatek

Shiner nips St Marys 11 to 4 in baseball rout

Otto Turek pitched a five hit game as Shiner defeated St Marys 11 to 4. Peach Jowers hit a three run homer in the eighth and Bennie Grill collected three hits in five trips. Shiner moves to 4 of 6 in standings, Hallettsville top. They meet Hallettsville Sunday at 3 p.m. in Hallettsville.

Otto Turek St. Marys Peach Jowers Bennie Grill Hallettsville Shiner Burnell Fishner Rudy Drabek Anton Handel Ben Grill Geo. Valis OB Sos Otto Michalec Lenard Valek Seree Ee Wl ST. Mary’s Ab R H Laddie Morisak Bill Spacek Richard Kutac Ed. Kutac Gus Smirek F. Janak

Farmers League holds Sulphur Park meeting June 16

The Farmers League will hold a special meeting at Sulphur Park on June 16 at 8 p.m. Several speakers will be present as a membership drive rally for Shiner local farmers league. A future meeting is planned at Vlastenec Hall and the regular monthly meeting is set for the City Auditorium on the first Thursday at 3 p.m.

Farmers League Sulphur Park Shiner Vlastenec Hall City Auditorium

Marburger Beauty Shop to Close on June 9

The Marburger Beauty Shop will be closed on June 9, announcing a one day shutdown. No further details on reopening or services are provided in the notice.

Marburger Beauty

Leo Strauss Dies. Hallettsville Publisher Remembered

Leo Strauss editor of the New Era Herald dies after a long career in the Hallettsville press. He founded and led the New Era Herald, expanded its circulation, and supported church, fraternal, and civic groups. Survived by wife Mary Netardus, children Annette Leo Jr Amelia Mary, two sisters, and four brothers. Funeral at Sacred Heart Church with burial in Hallettsville Catholic Cemetery.

Leo Strauss Charles Strauss Joseph Kopecky Mary Netardus Sacred Heart Msgr. L. P. Netardus Edith Annette Leo Jr Amelia Mary Navy Domor Hallettsville New Era Herald Lavaca County Hallettsville Herald Hallettsville New Era R. W. Meitzen Strauss H. J J. C. Strauss Richard and Otto Shiner C. L. Kopecky Yoakim F. J. Fietsam Annie Hummel Texas Press Association South Texas Press Association Sacred Heart Church Hallettsville Catholic Cemetery

McCraw to Speak at Yoakum Tom-Tom Festival

Attorney General William McCraw will head a dignitaries list at Yoakum on June 9 to crown the festival queen. Now campaigning for governor, he appears at 8 p.m. in Yoakum before a two day Rio Grande Valley tour on June 10 and 11. He expects to meet many friends in the region at the Tom-Tom.

Wm. McCraw McCraw Yoakum Rio Grande Valley

Agenda Celebrates Sixth Year With Luncheon

Members of Agenda marked their sixth anniversary with a prettily appointed luncheon at the Palace Dining Room at one o'clock Monday. Miss Florine Berkenhoff, the club president, wore a corsage of roses. Place cards and printed programs labeled each seat. A crystal basket with roses and green tapers adorned the table. Two former members, Mrs.

Agenda Palace Florine Berkenhoff

Calvin Williams Chosen King Tom-Tom XI in Yoakum

Calvin Williams son of Mr and Mrs R A Williams of Hope a tomato growing area near Yoakum has been chosen King Tom-Tom XI at the Court of Jewels to be crowned Thursday night Miss Mary Maude Winfree of Yoakum will be queen Visitors are arriving and Yoakum is expected to draw its largest festival crowd in history over three days

Yoakum Calvin Williams R. A. Williams Hope Tom-Tom XI Mary Maude Winfree

Sunday visitors and travels of local families

Sunday guests at the Jeck Welhausen house included Mr and Mrs Edwin Holchak and their Kenedy children. Mr and Mrs J H Wilson and Katherine traveled to Huntsville last Sunday to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs J M Canon were in Austin with Roscoe and Marie Canon on Friday.

Jeck Welhausen Edwin Holchak Kenedy J. H. Wilson Katherine Huntsville J. M. Canon Roscoe Marie Canon Austin

Social notes list local attendees and committee members

F Barre of Yoakum and Miss Mae Rogge attended a gathering. Miss Beatrice Zappe and Mrs Max L Wolters served on the committee in charge of arrangements, with reporter noting the details.

F. Barre Yoakum Mae Rogge Beatrice Zappe Max L. Wolters

Garbade Brandes Tie the Knot in June 1938

Velma Brandes a High School faculty member and Percy H. Garbade a young local businessman wed at United Dr. Martin Luther Church on Saturday night June 8 1938 Rev Richard Schuetze officiated with Aline Zappe and Leonard L Valeri as witnesses. The couple planned a Texas and Arkansas honeymoon after a reception at the Ernest Zappe home. The Gazette extends congratulations and best wishes for happiness.

Velma Brandes Percy H. Garbade United Dr. Martin Luther Church Richard Schuetze Aline Zappe Leonard L. Valeri Paul Brandes Weimar Ernest Zappe Texas Arkansas Garbade Ol» Garbade Garbade Lumber Company

Hoerig Brenek Wedding Wed by Rev Schuetze

Miss Annie Brenek and Mr Oscar Hoerig Jr were married Wednesday at 8 30 in the church with Rev Schuetze performing the ceremony. The bride wore white satin with daisies. attendant Emelia Brenek wore blue. The groom’s attendant was Frankie Brenek. A breakfast followed at the bride’s home before the couple settles with the groom’s parents in Port Lavaca.

Rev. Schuetze Dr. Martin Luther Church Annie Brenek Oscar Hoerig Jr John Brenek Sweet Home Emelia Brenek Oscar Hoerig Our City Frankie Brenek Port Lavaca Gazette

Thanks for the Liberal Donations at Fat and Lean Ball

A note of gratitude expresses thanks for generous donations to the Community Chest raised at the Fat and Lean Ball Game.

Ice Cream Social Planned on Church Lawn Friday

An ice cream social will be held on the Lawn of the Church Friday night June 17. A cordial invitation is extended to the public and all candidates.

United Dr. Martin Luther Church

Fat-Lean Ball Game under Lights Ends In Fat Victory

Under lights last Thursday Othold of the Fats toppled the Leans 19 to 18. Leans led by ten in the sixth, then a nine run rally, and four in the ninth, but the Fats avoided defeat for the tenth straight year. Notable pitching by Othold and Garbade, plus sensational fielding by Otto and Seims, highlighted a lively, sportively-frolic evening. Holchak, Leans manager, conceded the Fats had the better club.

Othold Fats Garbade Otto Seims Holchak

Business Men's Club to Meet at Royal Cafe Tonight

The regular meeting of the Business Men's Club will be held tonight at 7 o'clock at the Royal Cafe.

Business Men’s Club Royal Cafe

Rare June vocation day for two sisters in Anticipated vows

On a June day the secuma tradition marked one of the lives most cherished moments for Leona Ermis now Sister Pauline Marie and Alice Konvicka now Sister B Barbara as they began the novitiate of the Congregation of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament after an eight day silence retreat. Clergy led the Mass with Rt Rev Monsignor Netardus and Fathers Kopp Ei Bilv. A sermon praised religious vocation and parental sacrifice. A noon banquet followed on the school grounds and a second lunch at 2:30. Sister Pauline Marie hails from Ermis family. Sister M Barbara from Shiner.

Leona Ermis Pauline Marie Alice Konvicka B. Barbara Congregation of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament Monsignor Netardus Joseph Kopp Moulton Joseph Ei S. M San Antonio Edmund Bilv Shiner Father Ei Father el Paul P. Kaspar Kaspar Ermis M. Barbara Laddie Konvicka

Witting School Feast Promises Food and Fun All Day

Annual Witting School Feast set for Sunday June 19 featuring Lusty Stew Dinner at 11 30 am and supper at 5 pm. Admission 25 and 15 cents for meals and 40 cents for gentlemen at dance. ladies free. Entertainment for all ages with refreshments, speeches by candidates, and Adolph Migl's Orchestra providing music day and night.

Witting Adolph Migl

Mrs Schmidt and Mildred Leave for Linton Weekend Home

Mrs. EB. A. Schmidt and Mildred travel to Linton for the weekend to begin their future home. Mrs. Eula Schultz visits at the Ernest Schultz residence in Hallettaville.

EB. A. Schmidt Mildred Linton Eula Schultz Ernest Schultz Hallettaville

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Christian Science Services Leo J. Strauss King Tom-Tom Garbade—Brandes Hoerig—Brenek Witting School
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