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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
1
Paul A Glatzert Missing Since Fall Of Java
Mrs Minnie Glatzert is informed by the War Department that her son Paul A Glatzert is missing in action since the fall of Java. He has not been heard from for months and the letter promises notification if further information becomes available. Local friends in Shiner pray for his safe return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Glatzert
War Department
Paul A. Glatzert
Java
James Roeder Wins Reds Try-Out After Sequin Camp
James Roeder son of Mr and Mrs L M Roeder earned a Reds try-out after a baseball camp in Sequin from May 24 to 28. He joins four players chosen from forty, reporting to Marysville California after September 1 with all expenses paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Roeder
L. M. Roeder
Cincinnati Reds
Seguin
Marysville
California
James
Corn Canning Demonstration at Old City Hall
The County Agent Miss Pfeiffer will lead a corn canning demonstration at the old city hall on Monday June 15 from 8 30 a m until afternoon. Local residents are invited to attend and learn home canning techniques from the expert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old City Hall
Canning Place
Invitation to church and remarks on excuses
The sermon from United Dr. Martin Luther Church emphasizes Luke 14:18 about those who refuse the feast and urges no excuse is valid to avoid church membership. Rev. Richard Schuetze contrasts worldly excuses with the call to join the church and notes the value of education over excuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eng- Dreyer
Womens Missionary Society
Richard Schuetze
Christian Science Sunday Lesson Sermon Readings
The Church of Christ Scientist announces the Lesson Sermon topic God the Preserver of Man for Sunday June 14 with the golden text The Lord is our defense and the Holy One of Israel is our king Psalms 89 18. Also cited is As the mountains are round about Jerusalem so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth ever forever Psalms 125 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Israel
Jerusalem
Methodist Church Service Times Adjusted
Methodist Church announces regular services led by William Wendtland Jr and Saget on the second and fourth Sundays at 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., inviting parishioners to attend the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Wm. Wendtland, Jr
Saget
Adolph Pavlica Dies After Long Illness at 21
Obituary noting the death of Adolph Pavlica at 1:10 a m Sunday after a three year illness. Survived by his father and step mother, brothers Jim and Steve, sisters Mary and Millie, and step-brother Adolph Roznovsky. Funeral at Shiner Catholic Church with Requiem Mass by Rev E Bily and burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Pavca
Ignac Pavlita
Adolph
Shiner Catholic
E. Bily
Louis Pavlica
Paul Novosad
Bill Jungbauer
Joe Pavelka
Laddie Cerny
Adolph Roznovsky
Georgie
Mildred Paris
Marie
Pauline Pavelka
Tillie
Lena Blaschke
Shiner
Jim
San Antonio
Steve
Mary
Millie
Florida
Bowen Busses Change Time Schedule In June
Bowen Bus Company slows operations due to tire shortages and rubber conservation appeals. A new schedule starts June 10 with unchanged departures from Houston and San Antonio at 7:00 am and 5:00 pm, arriving Shiner at 9:59 am and 7:59 pm, and 10:41 am and 8:41 pm respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen Bus Company
Houston
San Antonio
Shiner
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Aug. Wenske
Mrs. Aug Wenske expresses gratitude for cards letters flowers hospital visits and other remembrances during her illness and asks recipients to accept hearty thanks and appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aug. Wenske
McMurrey Klos Nuptials Held Sunday
Irene Klos and James Oliver McMurrey wed in Shiner Catholic Church on Sunday morning June 7. The ceremony featured Picardy gladioli, Rossini music, and a white silk marquisette gown for the bride with a halo veil. After Mass, family dinner followed at the Kloss home with a three tier cake. The couple will reside in Victoria after Fos ter Field work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Klos
Henry Klos
Shiner
James Oliver McMurrey
Ed. McMurrey
Yoakum
Shiner Catholic Church
Mons. L. P. Netardus
Rossini
F. M. Wagner
Pearl Renken
Helmuth Friedrich
Leona Svoboda
Alfred Kasparek
Emil J. Wesselsky
Kloss
St. Ludmila’s Academy
Purity Creamery
Sweet Home High School
Foster Field
Victoria
the Gazette
Shiner Gazette Preview on Air Raid Wardens Jobs
A note for next week invites readers to learn how to ease the Air Raid Wardens duties, promising practical tips and guidance for the local emergency role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Shiner Gazette
New Babies Bring Three Welcomed Additions to Local Families
A sweet girl Ida Mae was born Friday to Mr. and Mrs Adolph Darilek at the local hospital their first child. Mrs Darilek, formerly Christine Mikesh, celebrated the birth. Mr. and Mrs Edwin J Barcak welcomed a baby boy named James last Thursday, creating a family of two boys and one girl. Leroy Smith of Houston and his wife welcomed their firstborn a baby girl Mrs Smith formerly Miss Marguerite Huser of Shiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Darilek
Ida Mae
Darilek
Christine Mikesh
Edwin J. Barcak
James
Leroy Smith
Houston
Smith
Marguerite, Huser
Shiner
Fort Bend 66ers District Meet Set At Fairview Cafe
Geouters of the Ft Bend 66ers announce a district meet to be held Tuesday June 16 at 7 30 p m at the Fairview Cafe just outside Rosenberg. Attendance is urged for a very important meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geouters
Ft. Bend
Eastern Star Installation at Shiner Chapter 272
Shiner Chapter No 272 held the installation of officers at their Tuesday night meeting. Names listed include Lola Pohler as Worthy Matron W C Schmidt as Worthy Patron Millie Hajek as Associate Matron H Hi Hepler as Associate Patron Emma Rank as Treasurer Leonita Valenta as Secretary Alma Kempe as Conductress Ethel Hepler as Associate Conductress Isabel Thulemeyer as Chaplain Minnie Henkhaus as Marshal Lillie Wendtland as Organist Tommie Amsler Ada Eula Schultz Ruth Lizzie Rogge Esther Myrtle Boyle Martha Hettie Buske Electa Alvina Wolters Warder E J Kempe Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Lola Pohler
W. C. Schmidt
Millie Hajek
H. Hi. Hepler
Emma Rank
Leonita Valenta
Alma Kempe
Ethel Hepler
Isabel Thulemeyer
Minnie Henkhaus
Lillie Wendtland
Tommie
Gratitude After Loss for Adolph Paulica Family Remarks
The family expresses deep thanks for kindness shown during their sorrow following the death of Adolph Paulica. They thank Dr. Wagner, Dr. Boyle, Rev. E. Bily, the nurses, those who sent flowers, neighbors, and friends who helped at the home. God bless you all. Father, Mother, Brothers and Sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Paulica
Wagner
Boyle
E. Bily
Flag Day Rules For Display Of The American Flag
Flag Day on June 14 marks Old Glory’s 165th anniversary as the nation upholds the flag’s divine place. Guidance from William T. Kerr covers display on staffs, in processions, churches, and motor vehicles, urging brisk raising, slow lowering, and never letting folds touch the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
William T. Kerr
American Flag Day Association
Stieler and Schaefer wed in San Antonio ceremony
In a simple ceremony at St. Anns Catholic rectory San Antonio Rev Leopold united Arthur Stieler of Comfort and Edna Lillian Schaefer of Shiner in marriage on June 2 at 10 am. Witnesses were Mrs. Albert Macha and Walter Hausler. The couple will reside in Comfort and were joined by out of town guests for a wedding supper in Nordheim and Yorktown before closure of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ann’s Catholic
San Antonio
Leopold
Arthur Stieler
Comfort
Edna Lillian Schaefer
Shiner
Albert Macha
Walter Hausler
Gus Ayres
Anton Schaefer
Corpus Christi
W. C. Schaefer
Moulton
Jake Cimerhanzel
Yorktown
Joe Schaefer
Emil Schaefer
Emil Leister
Nordheim
Poole Konvicka Couple Wed in Victoria Ceremony
Robert E. Poole of Wisconsin and Emily Konvicka of Shiner were married in Victoria last Tuesday at 10 a.m. Rev. F. O. Beck officiated. The bride, from a prominent local family, has lived in Victoria and will reside there with her husband, who is described as a fine young man. The Gazette offers its congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Poole
I. Poole
Wisconsin
Emily Konvicka
Lad, Konvicka
Shiner
Victoria
F. O. Beck
the Gazette
New Defense Courses Announced After Aust in Trip
Superintendent J Mil Auld announced new defense courses to start late this month or early July. Jacob Patek and Tom Dolezal will teach Defense Men Work while Frank Lining Also will lead Advanced Course in Automotive M. Welder Electric jointer and acetylene welding gear supplied to local courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. J. Mil Auld
Austin
Jacob Patek
Tom Dolezal
Frank ‘Lining
Summer Vacation School at St. Lud Mila's Academy
By order of Archbishop Lucey a summer vacation school will be held at St. Lud mila's Academy from June 15 to June 26 for Catholic children attending public schools from age six to beyond high school. Monsignor L. P. Netardus will supervise. A registration committee will enroll children next Sunday after Mass. Confirmation will be administered in September with personal examination of students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucey
St. Ludmila’s Academy
L. P. Netardus
Shiner Receives Nice Rain This Weekend
About one and a half inches of rain fell in scattered areas of the Shiner community over the weekend. The rain was welcome for crops and gardens, which had begun to suffer drought conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Wolters Herder Family Reunion Set at Schulenburg Park
The eighth Wolters-Herder family reunion will be held at Wolters Park in Schulenburg on Sunday, June 14. The event includes the dedication of the reconstructed Wolters Log Cabin moved to Wolters Park, with remarks by Carl C. Welhausen and Judge Ewing Boyd. A service flag with stars for the young men in service will be read, and plans call for honoring past association officials. Albert Wolters leads and Oscar Wolters coordinates arrangements. invitations go to family members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolters - Herder
Wolters Park
Schulenburg
Wolters
Austin County
Carl C. Welhausen
Yoakum
Jacob Wolters
George Herder No. 1
Minnie Wolters
Association
Henry M. Richter
Houston
Ed. T. Wolters
Lane City
Ewing Boyd
Albert Wolters
Austin
Oscar Wolters
Texas C of C Holds Sixth Annual Austin Convention
The Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives held its thirty sixth annual convention in Austin from June 4 to 6. The program included a question box round table and idea exchanges led by Governor Coke Stevenson and other officials. Olin Culberson noted Texas gasoline tax revenue of about 49 million dollars last year, with 12.5 million for schools and 12 million for highways, urging against gas rationing. Approximately 200 attendees represented all Texas sections, with entertainment from the Austin Chamber led by Walter Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Chamber of Commerce
Austin
Chamber of Commerce
Coke Stevenson
Russell S. Rhodes
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Maurice W. Acers
Federal Bureau of Investigation
C. J. Crampton
War Production Board
Houston
Olin Culberson
Texas
Culberson
State Highway Department
Washington
Roger Miller
United States Chamber of Commerce
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Walter Long
Graduate Arlene Koenning Leaves for San Antonio
Miss Arlene Koenning, a Shiner High School graduate, left Friday June 5 for Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital in San Antonio where she will receive a scholarship. She was accompanied by her parents E J Koenning, Julius J Vrana and their two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Koenning
Shiner High School
Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital
San Antonio
E. J. Koenning
Julius J. Vrana
Special election for Shiner mayor June 16 1942
At a June 1 City Council meeting Shiner Texas ordered a special mayoral election for Tuesday June 16 1942 to fill Ad Richter’s vacancy. Election at City Hall with F R Mergenthaler as judge. Polls open 8 AM. candidates must file by June 11 with City Secretary J M Canon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Texas
Ad. Richter
F. R. Mergenthaler
Clesé
C. J. Garbade
J. M. Canon
Phone No. 4 for an intent the latest in
A compact note reports the latest item labeled as “Phone No. 4” for an ongoing intent. The entry highlights a new step or version in a sequence, reflecting a focused update within the project or discussion. Names, dates, and places are not specified in readable form.
Civilian Det program lecture on incendiaries
The Shiner Fire Department and Chief Frank Williams invite residents to a civilian defense lecture and demonstration on incendiary devices. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening, June 18, at 8 30 p.m. in the High School Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wi
Williams
Two Shiner Boys Receive D D S Degrees
Mrs C B Stratman Mr and Mrs Erwin Stratman Mr and Mrs F H Cervenka of Mrs Frank Korbel and of Del Rio went to Houston Saturday to attend the graduation exercises of the Texas Dental College. At this ion George Bohuslav and Cervenka received their D S Degree. We congratulate both young men and wish them every access in their chosen p'
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Stratman
Erwin Stratman
F. H. Cervenka
Frank Korbel
del Rio
Houston
Texas Dental College
Randolph Field pilot lands training plane near Shiner
A Randolph Field training plane developed engine trouble Tuesday morning about 11 over Shiner and forced landed on the Albert Discher farm four miles west of town. The craft was undamaged, with the pilot guiding it to a field. Tuesday night Randolph Field crews towed the dismantled ship back to base and expect it to be airworthy again in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Field
Shiner
Albert Discher Farm
School Board Elects Officers
In the regular monthly meeting the local School Board re elected P. R. Otto as president with W. G. Stindt as vice president and H. G. Hollmann as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. R. Otto
W. G. Stindt
H. G. Hollmann
Red Cross Activities in Shiner War Effort
The knitting and sewing chairmen report totals since February 1 by the women of Shiner: 89 woolen skirts 38 men’s hospital robes 38 boys’ flannel shirts 61 woolen rompers 95 outing bed jackets 44 air raid suits 23 army sweaters 48 navy sweaters wk 2 26 children's sweaters 4 15 men’s sweaters ad 8 women’s sweaters gi 10 beanies 12 mufflers 11 helmets 25 sets of wristlets and anklets A shipment of wool and sewing will arrive this week. Mesdames Erwin Kempe H. H. Hepler and Miss Emma Runk have won a Red Cross pin for 100 hours of knitting and sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Shiner
Erwin Kempe
H. H. Hepler
Emma Runk
Secretary elected rector at South Basin Chamber meeting
At a meeting of the South Basin Chamber of Commerce the secretary was elected rector of the organization. The vote confirmed leadership in the chamber's ongoing efforts to promote local business and community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bae
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Simer Iy School
Christian Science Services
Adolph Pavlica
BOWEN
Eastern Star
Stieler—Schaefer
POOLE
Konvicka
Herder Family Reunion
L. E. Denmark
Randolph Field Flyer
School Board
UTH
C. Ae
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