Rev Bily to be Pastor at Flatonia
Clergy changes announced to take effect by June 12 include Rev E J Bily named pastor of Flatonia replacing seven years of service here. He leaves with friends' goodwill and regard as a promotion, with other transfers involving Yoakum Fredericksburg San Antonio and Koerth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Bily
Flatonia
Father Bily
Hug
Yoakum
St. Agnes Church
San Antonio
Hubert Janak
Fredericksburg
Jos. Pustka
Gerald Boehmer
Rud Hoffman
Shiner
L. Blinka
Koerth
A. Janda
St. Joseph’s San Antonio
Shiner Methodist Church to Hold Sunday Services
A. C. Peterson, pastor, will lead services at 1 a.m. and 8 30 p.m. at Shiner Methodist Church next Sunday. Special messages aim to inspire Christian life and service. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Peterson
Shiner Methodist Church
Pentecost Service and Church Activities at United Dr Martin Luther Church
The United Dr Martin Luther Church lists a Pentecost Sunday program with a 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and 10:30 a.m. English divine service with Communion, an 8:30 p.m. English service, a Wednesday 3:30 p.m. Women Missionary Society, and a Saturday 4 p.m. Junior choir. Rev. Richard Schuetze speaks on spiritual attainment, citing the Earl of Chesterfield. Whitsunday message urges believers to live to reflect God’s promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreyer
Women Missionary Society
Earl of Chesterfield
Whitsunday
Richard Schuetze
God the Preserver of Man Lesson to Be Read in Churches
Christian Science Services announce the Sunday lesson in all churches on June 13. The Golden Text reads The name of the Lord is a strong tower the righteous runneth into it and is safe Proverbs 18 10. The notice highlights the theme God the Preserver of Man as the subject of the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Man
Churches of Christ, Scientist
Shiner Baptist Church Announces Weekly Services
Cecil Harper pastor leads Sunday School at 10 a.m. morning services at 11 a.m. Training Union at 7 30 p.m. Evening services at 8 30 p.m. Mid week services Wednesday night at 8 30. Gonzales Association Workers Conference meets with Unity Baptist Church on June 11. You are invited to worship with us in all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Harper
Gonzales Association Workers Conference
Unity Baptist Church
Emmanuel Lutheran Church notices services schedule
Emmanuel Lutheran Church announces English services every second and fourth Sunday of the month at 3 p.m. Pastor Henry C. Nickel invites visitors and cordial welcomes all who attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Nickel
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness
I wish to express sincere thanks to all who were thoughtful during my recent illness. Thanks to Drs Wagner and Boyle, the nurses, and everyone who cheered me with flowers, cards, and visits. Your acts of kindness are deeply appreciated. — Mrs. Gus Dirienger
Mrs Morgenroth Dies Suddenl y In city obituary note
News spread Tuesday morning that Mrs Emil Morgenroth died in the night. Funeral services were set for Wednesday at 4 p m from the family home with burial at City Cemetery. A full obituary will appear in the Gazette next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Morgenroth
The
Gazette
FSA Office Relocated to Hallettsville in Lavaca County
The Farm Security Administration moved its office from Columbus to Hallettsville on June 1. The Lavaca County service hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Saturday, with staff Miss Nita L. Monferdini, Miss Sybil Guthrie, and G. Hicks Branan. The new office is in Dr. C T Dufner's building by the Courthouse square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Security Administration
Columbus
Colorado
Lavaca
Hallettsville
G. Hicks Branan
F.S. A
Lavaca County
Sybil Guthrie
Edna
FSA
Turning in gas coupons when transferring a vehicle
Regulations require every person who transfers a vehicle to forward gasoline ration books to the nearest War Price and Rationing Board in the Houston District. Return within five days after transfer. A violation occurs if books are released to new owners or dealers. violators face severe penalties under Ration Order No 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Hospital Patients From Various Towns Listed
A hospital census lists patients from Flatonia Shiner Moulton and San Antonio. Dismissals include Mrs Edgar Bohman and baby girl Mrs D C Scheffler Mary Lev Robi Grossman Agnes Kana plus others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Vana
Henry Hajek
Flatonia
Merlin Proschko
Johnny Indorf
Rud. Nollkamper
Shiner
Gus Mueller
Ad. Vana
Sophia Barta
Rubie Mae _ Stoeltje
J. N. Meneley
Moulton
Gordon Lee Stach
San Antonio
Agnes Kutach
Yoakum
Edgar Bohman
Edward Caka
D. C. Scheffler
Mary Lev
Mary Farkus
Robi. Grossman
Agnes Kana
Former Shiner Resident Franz Fischer Dies at 83
Franz Dietrich Fischer died at his Breslau home on June 3 at 9 p.m. He was born in Freiberg and lived in Shiner for about twenty years. He was 83 years, 5 months and 26 days old, survived by two sisters in Breslau and Kingsville. Funeral services were held Saturday at 3 p.m. at Breslau Lutheran Church with burial in Breslau Cemetery. Rev. A Klages officiated. Pallbearers were Arthur, Richard and Robert Spies, Louis Meinke and Wessell Buss. The Gazette extends sympathy to the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Dietrich Fischer
Breslau
Freisburg
Friedrich
Wilhemina Fischer
Shiner
Emily Sebastian
Oscar Rosse
Kingsville
Breslau Lutheran Church
Breslau Lutheran Cemetery
A. Klages
Arthur
Richard
Robert Spies
Louis Meinke
Wessel Buss
Fischer
Gratitude Note From Virgie Scheffler
A patient thanks doctors, horses, and well wishers for flowers and support during a hospital stay. Virgie Scheffler extends appreciation to medical staff and everyone who offered cheer and messages.
Werner Kaiser Nuptials Saturday
On Saturday morning June 5 at 9 o'clock at the Catholic Rectory Miss Erlene Kaiser daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Kaiser became the bride of Edwin Werner son of Mr and Mrs Robt Werner Rt Rev Mon Sign Netardus officiated Witnesses were Mr and Mrs Willie Werner The bride wore white lace gown and crown shaped wreath The groom wore a dark brown suit Bridesmaids included Miss El nora Pohler Attendant Joe Werner Ring bearer Janette Werner After the ceremony a dinner and supper were served at the bride's parents home for immediate families The newlyweds are from prominent local families with many friends offering best wishes for a long life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erlene Kaiser
Walter Kaiser
Edwin Werner
Robt. Werner
Mons. Netardus
Willie Werner
Elnora Pohler
Joe Werner
Janette Werner
The Black Swan in Technicolor at Palace Theatre
Miss Mildred Marburger spends vacation in Louisiana. See Tyrone Power and Maureen O Hara in The Black Swan in Technicolor at the Palace Theatre this Sunday and Monday for thrilling adventure and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Marburger
Louisiana
Tyrone Power
Maureen O’hara
Palace Theatre
County holds last meetings for land measurement turn-ins
The Lavaca County ACA sets new dates for land measurement submissions after some residents missed the first meetings. Reports and committee members will attend Sweet Home June 14, Shiner June 16, Moulton June 17, and Moravia June 18, with 8 to 5 hours. Measurements may also be brought to the County Office on non-field-map days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Home
Shiner
Moulton
Moravia
Wm. E. Cleveland
Sec’v. Lavaca Co. Aca
Temple man loses four fingers in saw accident
E. H. Zander of Temple suffered the loss of four fingers and part of his left thumb while operating an electric saw during carpenter work last week. He was hospitalized for several days with shock and loss of blood, and friends here were saddened by the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Zander
Temple
Seven Sweethearts at Palace Theatre This Week
A sweetheart of a picture stars Kathryn Grayson Van Heflin and Marsha Hunt at the Palace Theatre with shows Tuesday and Wednesday.
Message From Far Away Soldier to His Mother
Pvt Benito Moreno of the Marines sends a wartime letter prayer home to his mother across the sea. He pledges love and promises to return after the conflict, seeking divine protection until the day he marches home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Benito Moreno
The
Marines
Auto Stamps On Sale Here
The Shiner post office has received a supply of Federal automobile stamps for the year beginning July 1 and is selling these stamps now at the usual rate of $5.00 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
VALIS KOLACNY RITES SOLEMNIZED MONDAY
A local Catholic Church wedding united Miss Annie Kolacny and Sgt Joe G Valis in a Monday morning ceremony performed by Rt Rev Mons Netardus. Attendants included maid of honor Miss Lillie Kremling and bridesmaids Miss Emily Valis and Miss Elsie Kolacny. Best man George Wagner with groomsmen Adolph Barta Edwin Wagner and Joe Kolacny Jr. Reception at bride parents home with Lone Star Orchestra. couple to reside in Victoria. Out of town guests from Halllettsville San Antonio Danbury and other Texas towns attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mons
Netardus
Annie Kolacny
Joe G. Valis
Jim Michna
Isadore Wagner
Jim J. Kolaeny
Shiner
Bath’s Packing Co
San Antonio
Army Air Corps
Foster Field
Joe Valls
Lillie Kremling
Emily Valis
Elsie Kolacny
Evelyn Jaluska
George Wagner
Adolph Barta
Edwin Wagner
Joe Kolacny Jr
Lone Star Orchestra
Kokernot Grove
Victoria
the Gazette
Joe F. Kolacny
Joe Jr
Betty
Victor
Hallettsville
Arthur Merks
Olivia Bayers
Emil Kolacny
Ethlyn
Gladys
Danbury
Texas
Magdeline Jailuska
Grateful thanks for kindnesses during illness
J H Hoffman expresses sincere appreciation for the kindnesses shown during illness. He thanks Dr Wagner, local hospital nurses, and everyone who sent flowers, cards, and messages.
Remembering Kind Friends and Hospital Care
Mrs Ross Bonano expresses thanks to friends, doctors, and nurses for flowers cards and visits during illness. She notes the thoughtfulness will be remembered and extends appreciation to all who offered support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Bonano
KJZT Meeting Scheduled After Second Mass
The Blessed Virgin society will hold a meeting on Sunday June 13 after the second Mass. All members are asked to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Blessed Virgin Society
Red Cross notes on bandage dressings at base hospitals
Urgent appeal for gauze and bandages despite shipment delay. Surgical dressing rooms operate Wednesday Thursday Friday afternoons and Thursday night from 7 30 to 10 30. Noted for base hospital use and immediate dressings needs.
Business Men’s Club Meets Tonight at Meyer's Cafe
Regular meeting for the Business Men is held tonight Thursday June 10 at 8 p.m. at Meyer's Cafe. Members please be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer’s Cafe
Rain and Electrical Storm Hit Town Friday
A heavy rain with vivid lightning struck the Max Voskamp home igniting kitchen wiring. Annie Kubecka saved the blaze by cutting power and dousing it with water. A transformer near the hospital was damaged and needed repairs as 2.15 inches of rain fell last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Voskamp
Annie Kubecka
Wartime Rationing Notes and Farm Supplies
Wartime directives outline tire inspection schedules for Town and Farm In Wartime readers, with official checks by Sept 30 1943 for A holders, June 30 1943 for B books, and August 31 1943 for C books. Rationing details cover gasoline sugar coffee shoes meats and processed foods, plus ice boxes production and farm supply certification enabling purchases up to 25 dollars. OPA prosecutions and warnings address unauthorized round robins. Texas plants awarded Army Navy Production Award for wartime efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPB
War Production Board
OPA
War Department
Odds and Ends from a furlough veteran’s plea
A soldier on furlough laments civilian suffering and wartime rationing. He pleads for gratitude and lawfulness, noting civilians’ struggles for meat and the moral burden of sacrifice while urging citizens to stay productive and supportive of the war effort.
Wolters Couple Celebrates 56th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Wolters marked their 56th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at home on Sunday. The Gazette records friends sending wishes for health and happiness. Miss Eunice Meyer of Houston is at home due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Wolters
The
Gazette
Eunice Meyer
Houston
New Babies Bring Grandchild To Wolters Family
Mr and Mrs E C Wolters traveled to Corpus Christi to meet their granddaughter born June 5 at Spahn's Hospital. Edgar and Miss Lassie become grandparents while Mrs Emilie Wolters is named great grandmother. In Moulton a baby boy named John William arrived at the local hospital Tuesday evening, born to Mr and Mrs J N Meneley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Wolters
Corpus Christi
Carlton Wolters
Spahn’s Hospital
Edgar
Miss Lassie
Emilie Wolters
J. N. Meneley
Moulton
John William
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Rev. E. Bily
Christian Science Services
Shiner Baptist Church
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Mrs
Gus Dirienger
Mrs. Morgenroth
Virgie Scheffler
America
Your Defense Council
Werner—Kaiser
Mumsie
Darling
KJZT
Red
Army-Navy
Army- Navy
Robert P. Patterson
Navy
James V. Forrestal
Odds and Ends
By Joe Fietsam
Aualuiucarnauualed
Isoroku Yamamoto
Tama Village
Tokyo
Hideki Tojo
Emperor Hirohito
Yamamoto
Pearl Harbor
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