Flag Day Plans Promoted by Patriotic Groups
Patriotic organizations unite with newspapers to revive Flag Day on Monday June 14. Citizens urged to display Old Glory at homes businesses and schools and to keep flags clean and respected. The pledge addition under God is noted with support from religious groups.
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America
Shiner
G.i.’S
Senate
Homer Ferguson
R.mich
Abraham Lincoln
House
United States of America
Republic
Annual Meeting of Catholic State League in Schulenburg
The Southeastern District of the Catholic State League holds its annual meeting in Schulenburg on Sunday June 13 with District President Albert Arnold presiding. Delegates from multiple towns attend as state officers including Joseph Steinle and Mrs. N. L. Stippick. Rev. Baltasar Janecek to give the principal address. Benediction at St. Rose's Church precedes the meeting with refreshments to follow.
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Catholic State League
Schulenburg
Albert Arnold
Moulton
Shiner
St. John
High Hill
Columbus
Hallettsville
Weimar
Nada
Freisburg
el Campo
Joseph H. Steinle
League
N. L. Stppick
New Braunfels
National Catholic Women’s Union
Leonida Berger
John P. Pfeiffer
San Antonio
Catholic Life Insurance Union
St. Rose’s Church
Leo Goertz
Europe
Stanley Petry
Rural Life
Nazareth
Texas
Baltasar Janecek
Edna
Ed Davis Loaned to Dallas So W Bell Co
Ed Davis long time manager of Southwestern Bell Telephone here has been loaned to the Dallas area organization and will be away from Shiner for some time. C C Bradshaw district manager says Davis will handle special work reporting to the Texas area Commercial Supervisor in Dallas. Replacement details to be announced soon.
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Ed. Davis
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Dallas
Shiner
C. C. Bradshaw
Davis
Texas
Bradshaw
Summer Social Planned by Lutheran Ladies Aid
Lutheran Ladies Aid met at the O.D.H.S. hall on June 2 with Pastor Oehlke leading devotion. Visitors Mrs. Trautwein and Mrs. Hewig attended. A summer social is announced for Friday night June 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the O.D.H.S. hall with lunch to follow.
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Lutheran Ladies Aid
O.D. H.S. Hall
Oehlke
O.d.hls. Hall
What the American Flag Means to Me essay honors
Frances Atkinson, 18, Dayton Idaho, won a national Disabled American Veterans essay prize linked to a radio series. The piece reflects on flag symbolism as freedom and democracy, urging duty to defend rights and oppose oppression.
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Frances Atkinson
Dayton
Idaho
FBI
Meyerhoff's Huge Spring Summer Sale Opens Friday
Meyerhoff’s department store in Hallettsville begins one of its largest sales Friday morning June 11 at 8 30. Every item on sale except John B Stetson hats with daily hours 8 30 to 5 30 except Saturday. shoppers urged to read the big double page ad and plan purchases for years to come.
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Meyerhoff’s
Hallettsville
Meyerhoffs
John B. Stetson
Cancer Drive in Shiner Extended Two Weeks
The Cancer Drive in Shiner will be extended for two more weeks as the town remains short of its $326 goal. Donations may be left at the First National Bank. An unusual line notes animal lifespans of 100 years or more for elephants alligators turtles and parrots.
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Shiner
First National Bank
Church and club meeting notices for June events
The Business Men's Club meets tonight at 7 15 p m at Jim and Jane s. K J T Lodges 10 and 20 gather Sunday at 1 30 p m at the Catholic Parish Gym with refreshments. K J Z T members attend 6 30 Mass June 13 and two members receive merit crosses. A special 1 30 pm meeting follows with D O s and lunch served. V F W and Auxiliary meet June 10 at 8 pm with hot dogs and drinks after.
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Business Men’s Club
Jim & Jane
S. K.J.T
K.J.Z.T
John Valls Sr
Frank Novak
D.o.’S
V.F.W
Mrs. Doris Myers Appointed Lavaca County Agent
Mrs. Doris Myers is named Home Demonstration Agent for Lavaca County effective July 12 by the cooperative Extension work in Agriculture and Home Economics of A and M College. She holds a B S in Home Economics from Texas State College for Women at Denton and has six years teaching experience in Robstown Texas. Last summer she attended a refresher course at TS CW College and is regarded as well qualified to serve as agent.
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Doris Myers
Lavaca County
M. College
Myers
Texas State College For Women
Denton
Robstown
Texas
Guadalupe Valley Electric Co-Op Annual Meeting
Guadalupe Valley Electric Co op holds its 15th annual meeting on Thursday June 10 at 7 00 p m at the Gonzales High School football field Board of Directors election is on the agenda entertainment and a 15 attendance prizes valued at over 750 first prize a 21 inch TV with several included appliancesThe event is billed as one of the co op s best meetings to date.
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Guadalupe Valley Electric Co-op
Gonzales
Co-op
Dornak Family Welcomes Twins and First Daughter
Mr and Mrs Rudolph Dornak of Hallettsville celebrate the birth of twin daughters Margaret Mary and Madaline Joan at Wagner Hospital on June 6 weighing 7 10 and 6 4. This brings their total of six daughters. Mr and Mrs Milton E Bruns welcome their first child a baby girl born at Wagner Hospital on June 5 weighing 6 8.
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Rudolph Dornak
Hallettsville
Wagner Hospital
Margaret Mary
Madaline Joan
Dornaks
Milton E. Bruns
Cub Scout Carnival Flag Day Celebration at Legion Park
An invitation invites everyone to Cub Scout Carnival at Legion Park Tuesday June 15 at 8 p.m. Cub Packs Nos. 231 and 232 will participate in a uniquely planned event with an opening patriotic ceremony tied to Flag Day June 14. Demonstrations of respect to 0-X-0-
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Legion Park
Lutheran Church Consecrated During Festive Sunday Service
The United Dr. Martin Luther Church dedicated its new sanctuary with a special service led by Rev. E. J. Decehlke and the Holy Communion observed with broad participation. Next Sunday confirms readiness for cub scout ceremonies and a carnival program features Bozo the clown and other attractions, with summer camp days planned for June 14 and 15.
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United Dr. Martin Luther Church
E. J. Decehlke
J. C. A. Pfenninger
United Luther Church Social Friday Evening
The annual spring Church Social of United Dr. Martin Luther Congregation sponsored by the Ladies Aid will be Friday June 11 at 7 00 p m at Shiner Hermann Sons hall A choice menu of food will be provided and served by the ladies A informal outdoor attraction will add to the event inviting participation Neighbors and friends are invited to enjoy an evening of fellowship
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United Dr. Martin Luther Congregation
The
Ladies Aid
Shiner Hermann Sons
United Dr. Martin Luther Church
Frank Heinzel Rites Held for longtime LaVaca resident
Frank Heinzel died at his daughter’s home in Gonzales on June 2 at 2 40 am. He was 77 years 8 months 5 days. Funeral at St James Catholic Church Gonzales with burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Buffington Service Shiner arranged. Rosary June 3 7 30 pm. Born September 25 1877 in Czechoslovakia he came to America in 1879. Survivors include his widow six daughters twenty one grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Pallbearers were grandsons. He belonged to the ODHS Lodge.
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Frank Heinzel
Fred Brunkenhoefer
Gonzales
St. James Catholic Church
Joseph Mathey
Shiner Catholic
Buffington
Shiner
Mr. Heinzel
Czechoslovakia
America
Schulenburg
Lillie) Hoyer
Emil
Theresa) Bonarden
Victoria
Joe
Mollie) Pohler
Janie) Huser
John
Olga) Petry
Fred
Frances) Brunkenhoefer
Old Country
Dubina
Hallettsville
Funeral Held For Mrs. W. W. Pettit In Yoakum
Funeral services for Mrs. W. W. Pettit, 74, were held June 3 at 4 p.m. at the First Methodist Church in Yoakum with Rev. S. R. Horwood and Rev. Wayne G. Smith officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. Survivors include her husband W. W. Pettit of Yoakum, three daughters Mrs. Ralph Herder of Yoakum, Mrs. S. S. McClane of Karnes City and Mrs. George Kubis of Chicota, one sister Mrs. John Ernest of Victoria, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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W. W. Pettit
First Methodist Church
Yoakum
S. R. Horwood
Shiner
Wayne G. Smith
Oak Grove Cemetery
Ralph Herder
S. S. McClane
Karnes City
George Kubis
Chic Til
John Ernest
Victoria
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Eagle’s Doft
Ella Lane
Catholic State League of Texas
So. W. Bell Co
Lutheran Aid
Willie Menke
Louis Trautwein
Roy Hewig
W. Tieken
Otto Remmers
Wolfsdorf
Arthur Ward
Hertha Bohman
W. J. Menke
Geo. Fiedler
Alf. Karnau
Hugh Koether
O.D.H.L. Hall
Valley Forge
Home Dem
Guadalupe Valley Electric Co-Op Annual Meeting
Lutheran Church
Bozo
Additorium
Cubs
Annie Winkler
Sacred Heart Church, Hallettsville
Lavaca
Elo Huser
Melvin Petry
Erwin Hoyer
Emil Bonarden
James Brunkenhoefer
Erwin
Gene Hoyer
O.D.H.S. Lodge
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