Krammetbauer Mica Wedding in Sacred Heart Church
Miss Josie Mica daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Mica Sr Flatonia wed Edwin J Krammetbauer son of Mr and Mrs Frank Krammetbauer Sr Moulton Tuesday June 3 at 8 pm in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Flatonia Rev Victor A Raska officiated The double ring ceremony featured floral bouquets lace veils and satin gowns with attendants from Shiner and Flatonia A three tiered cake and a wedding dance followed The couple will reside in Flatonia where he works at Grace Wearden and she at Ernest Mica's Cafe Zoological planning notes and best wishes from attendees included several Flatonia and Shiner families.
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Josie Mica
Ed Mica Sr
Flatonia
Edwin J. Krammetbauer
Frank Krammetbauer Sr
Moulton
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Victor A. Raska
Ernest Mica
Joe Pavlicek
Frank Benes
Shiner
Mary Vincik
Johnnie Krammetbauer
Agnes Mica
Eddie Mica Jr
Krammetbauer
Miss Vincik
Miss Mica
Ronsche Mica
Evelyn Mica
Firemen's Dance Draws Large Crowd for Benefit
The Firemen's Dance Thursday night drew a large attendance and netted $79.85 for the charity. Organizers praised the turnout and thanked the community for support.
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Firemen’s Dance Nets
Crop conditions show promising prospects and rain needed
The report notes wonderful prospects for a bumper crop in the area. It mentions corn needing rain while cotton is okay and pasture is good.
Blessed Virgin Society Meets Sunday Mass
The Blessed Virgin Society holds its meeting on Sunday June 15 with the second mass scheduled.
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The
Blessed Virgin Society
Frank Spann Sr. Buried Monday in S PIST Cemetery
After a years long illness Frank Spann Sr. died at 9 30 Saturday at age 71 5 months He suffered a Christmas stroke and was bed ridden Funeral rites were held Monday June 9 at 2 pm at Eschenburg Funeral Parlor with Rev Edwin Oehlke officiating Interment followed at S P I S T Cemetery Pallbearers named Laddie Mikes Lee Stalla Frank Glomb John Kokas Joe Vincik and Louis Cimrhanzel Survived by wife Lillie Vincik seven children Frank Jr Otto Albert Louis Spann Shiner Emil and Barbara Alice a grandchild and three brothers and one sister including Joe Spann Emil William Spann and Mrs Kate Zamecnik The family also mourns the March 26 death of sister Mrs Rosie Welfel.
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Frank Spann
Spann
Eschenburg
Edwin Oehlke
S.P
Lillie Vincik
Frank Jr
Otto
Albert
Louis Spann
Shiner
Emil
San Antonio
Lillie) Steinacher
Barbara Alice
Joe Spann
William Spann
Kate Zamecnik
Sweet Home
Rosie Welfel
July 4 Celebration Plans In Town Underway
July 4 plans are moving forward with the American Legion and VFW posts sponsoring events. Flags and streamers are prepared for the downtown decorations. The parade committee lists ten floats for entry and both organizations will participate in the town Tom Tom parade at 11 a.m. A 3 p.m. program is planned with strong community cooperation for an Independence Day celebration to be remembered.
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yLegion
Towntown
New Water and Sewer Rates Adopted by Shiner Council
The Shiner Texas City Council, during its June 2 1947 regular session, approved water rates effective July 1 1947. Minimum 5000 gallons or less at $1.50 with the average 20 cents per thousand gallons. sewer service 50 cents per month per customer. When multiple customers share one meter, the minimum applies to each. Also notes social items about local residents.
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City of
Shiner
Texas
Examination for Vacancies in Shiner Post Office
The Civil Service Commission announces exams for clerks and carriers at the Shiner Post Office. Eligibility requires residence or patronage within the delivery area. Applications available at the Local Civil Service Secretary until June 26. Veterans receive preference. widows of veterans and wives of disabled veterans may qualify under conditions.
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The
Civil Service Commission
Shiner Post Office
Civil Service
Special Sunday Attraction at Henkhaus Calf Roping Contest
Frank C. Malina promotes a Sunday event at Henkhaus featuring a saddle horse contest with six horses sired by the same stallion. Judges will pick the horse best suited for saddle work for an afternoon of fun and entertainment.
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Frank C. Malina
Henkhaus
Hospital Patients List and Dismissals
The hospital reports a roster of current patients including Mrs. Milton Picha Mrs. Albert Seidenberger Mrs. Arnold Stanek E. G. Buske and others from towns Shiner Sweet Home Schulenburg Moulton Floresville and Flatonia. Dismissed patients are Telva Joe Boehm Frank Surovec Mrs Roy Dominguez Mrs Paul Kloesel and baby Josephine Dach and Mrs John E Early.
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Milton Picha
Albert Seidenberger
Arnold Stanek
E. G. Buske
Erwin E. Zimmerman
Edna Ladewig
Agnes Fischnar
Ad. Kloe‘sel
Shiner
Dorothy Marie Wagner
Sweet Home
Lucy Bily
Schulenburg
Lorene Pulkrabek
Elo Pelech
Moulton
Mary Ellen Sullivan
Joe Vana
Flatonia
Edwin Hosek
Floresville
Telva Joe Boehm
Frank Surovec
Roy Dominguez
Paul Kloesel
Josephine Dach
John E. Early
Legion Auxiliary Meets Tonight at Library
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the library Thursday at 7 45 p m All members are urged to attend.
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Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
S L A Class Play Set for Moulton Auditorium
Seniors of S L A will present their class play Take Your Medicine at the Public School Auditorium in Moulton on Sunday June 15 at 7 45 p m by special request.
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Moulton
Dallas Luncheon Links Ford Leaders With 1000 Dealers
Alvin J. Boehm and R. H. Wilson attended a Dallas meeting and luncheon of 1,000 Ford dealers with Henry Ford II Benson Ford and other Dearborn officials. Henry Ford promised the 1948 car would be the finest yet and radical in design from bumper to bumper.
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Alvin J. Boehm
R. H. Wilson
Dallas
Henry Ford II
Benson Ford
Dearborn
Ford Motor Company
Henry Ford
Ford Motor Co
Sugar rationing ends effective June 12
Household sugar rationing has been lifted with effect from midnight June 11. Price controls remain in force.
Memorial Mass for Monsignor Netardus at St. Ludmila’s Academy
A memorial Mass is set for Friday at 6 30 p m marking the first anniversary of Monsignor Netardus death. The service at St. Ludmila’s Academy will pray for the repose of his soul and honor the favors he showed pupils.
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Monsignor Netardus
St. Ludmila’s Academy
Kloesel Couple Welcome Son at Local Hospital
Mr and Mrs Paul Kloesel announce the birth of a son at the local hospital on June 5 weighing 11 pounds 11 ounces.
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Paul Kloesel
Texas Almanac 1947 48 Edition Ready July 1st
The Dallas News notes the new Texas Almanac 1947 48 edition will be off the press by July 1. Limited demand due to paper shortages. paper bound copies 85 cents, cloth bound $1.25.
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Texas Almanac
The
Dallas News
Gazette
In Memoriam Monsignor Netardus Passes June 13 1946
In loving memory of Msgr. L P Netardus who fell asleep June 13 1946 at 10 22 am at nearly eighty. He served his parish with unselfish devotion and his memory lingers in the hearts of those he blessed. May we emulate his virtues as he enters the celestial city.
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Msgr. L. P. Netardus
Celestial City
Special City Election For Shiner Mayor
Saturday June 14 sets a special election for Shiner Mayor. Only Paul R. Otto filed to run. no alderman election as Arno Wagener withdrew. Last city election produced 52 votes signaling low turnout and limited council cooperation. Citizens urged to turnout to support Otto.
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Shiner
Paul R. Otto
Arno Wagener
Shiner Business Men's Club Postpones Meeting
The Shiner Business Men's Club indefinitely postpones its regular meeting due to the Queen's Coronation at 8 p m tonight. The event was to be held at the Yoakum Tom Tom.
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Shiner Business Men’s Club
Lavaca County H D Agent Ritter Resigns
Miss Emily Ritter Lavaca County Home Demonstration Agent for three years resigns effective July 1 and is named Brazos County Home Demonstration Agent. She will be stationed at Bryan with no Lavaca successor announced. Her La Grange home is noted and friends express regret.
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Emily Ritter
Lavaca County
Brazos County
Fannie Brown Eaton
A. and M. College Extension Service
Miss Ritter
la Grange
Bryan
Election Call for Charlottenburg District 21 April 1947
Acting on a petition by twenty four qualified voters a vote is set for June 14 1947 at the school house to decide on a new annual tax of thirty two cents in addition to the existing eighteen cents for a total up to fifty cents per one hundred dollars valuation. Only legally qualified resident property tax paying voters who have rendered property may vote. Paul H. Fertsch Lavaca County Judge.
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Charlottenburg Common
Paul H. Fertsch
Lavaca County
Tex
Special City Election Set for Shiner Mayor Vacancy
A special election for mayor in Shiner Texas is scheduled for Saturday June 14 1947 at City Hall to fill the vacancy caused by Ad Richter resignation. Polls open 8 am close 6 pm with F R Mergenthaler as judge and candidates due June 9 to the City Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Texas
Ad. Richter
F. R. Mergenthaler
Bygone Days Of Shiner Recalled
The resignation of Ad Richter as Mayor of Shiner spurs reminiscences of 55 years public service as alderman Mayor and Fire Chief. He recalls muddy streets, wood buildings, plank sidewalks, wooden water troughs, two wheel drays, a saloon on each corner, and early civic life including the fire department and street life before modern development.
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Ad. Richter
Shiner
Richter
Business Men’s Club
Fire Department
Father Hanacek Named New Pastor at Shiner Church
Information received late Tuesday night indicates Rev. J. J. Hanacek will become pastor of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church in Shiner. Rev. Adolph Janda moves from Koerth to Ammansville parish. Rev. Edmund Bily will be stationed at Nada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Hanacek
Shiner Catholic Church
J. J. Hanacek
Ammansville Catholic Church
Sts. Cyril and Méthodius Church
Shiner
Adolph Janda
Koerth
Ammansville
Edmund Bily
Nada
L. D. Buffington Dies Prominent Yoakum Undertaker
Ludlow Dwight Buffington died Friday June 6 at 7 32 p m at age 61 11 9 funeral services were held Monday at 3 p m from Buffington Chapel Yoakum Presbyterian minister Rev Lynden Jackson of Lawton Okla officiated Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery with graveside rites by Yoakum Lodge No 662 A F and A M and Knight Templar Escort from Yoakum Commandery No 66
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Ludlow
Dwight Buffington
Buffington Chapel
Yoakum
Buffington
Lynden Jackson
Lawton
Okla
Oak Grove Cemetery
Yoakum Lodge
Knight Templar
Yoakum Commandery No
Shiner Honors Ad Richter With City Improvements 1927 1947
The article reviews a period from 1927 to 1947 detailing Shiner’s new fire station and fire truck, gas franchise grant, two new engines, water and sewer works, power and light improvements, street paving across about 70 blocks with 60 more curb and gutter work, and numerous other projects funded by a total expenditure around 418 008 with indebtedness at 73 000. It notes a tax rate of .85 and emphasizes civic progress and gratitude to Ad Richter.
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Southwest Gas Co
Texas
Ad. Richter
Richter
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Frank C. Krejci
Frank Krammerbauer Jr
Adolph Krammerbauer
South Carolina
Frank Spann Sr
S.P.I.S.T
J. C. Blohm
Dorothy Jean
Houston
Lillie Donahue
Glade Welhausen
C. B. Welhausen
Colorado
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Wyoming
California
Montana
Arizona
Utah
S.L.A
Ford
Memoriam
Msgr
Netardus
L. D. Buffington
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