New Homes and Repairs Spread Through Shine Area
Gazette survey over the weekend reports continued growth in Shine with multiple new homes under construction or nearing completion. Additions south of Legion Park include the James Pa tek Jr. residence and progress on the Tasler and Havel properties along Highway 200. Northside sees completed cottages for Benes, expanded garages for Schwabe, and new builds near Longoria, plus work on Guettner Jr. and Waldrop homes. The Methodist parsonage on Highway 200 nears occupancy while Kram enlarges rooms facing Legion Park. Groundbreaks continue for Maneth tile home and several Bruns Woehler Kurtz Macharek and Eicher cottages in the Zander addition.
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the Gazette
Legion Park
Chas. James Patek Jr
Highway 200
Norbert Tasler
John S. Havel
Frank Benes
Schwabe
Longoria
Walter Glatzert
Frank Guettner Jr
C. J. Waldrop
E. F. Wolters
Goetz
Edgar Kram
Gus Maneth
Zander
Werner Bruns
Robert Woehler
Joe Kurtz
Anton Macharek
Ben Eicher
Picnic Supper Before Dance At Legion Park
Members are invited to a picnic supper before the dance on Friday June 16 at Legion Park at 7 30 p m If you have not been notified what to bring call 155
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Legion Park
Lavaca County Names New County Agent
Miss Callie Store Werth of College Station has been recommended as the new County Agent by A M College. Judge Paul Fertsch in a letter to Mrs. Edgar Kram stated the Commissioner's Court accepted the recommendation and Miss Werth was expected to assume her duties July 1.
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Callie Store Werth
College Station
A. & M. College
Paul Fertsch
Edgar Kram
Miss Werth
Lutheran Church Sets Summer Worship Schedule
Beginning Sunday June 25 services at United Dr. Martin Luther Church will start at 9 15 a m with Sunday School at 8 00 a m The Congregation appears unanimously in favor of the change promising a satisfactory and successful summer schedule
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United Dr. Martin Luther Church
V. F. W. and Auxiliary Meet Tonight June 15
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary of Shiner Memorial Post 6209 will hold a regular session on Thursday June 15 at 8 p.m. in the post hall.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary of Shiner Memorial Post 6209
Shiner Lodge 1065 to Elect Officers
Regular meeting of Shiner Lodge No. 1065 A F and A M on Monday June 19 includes election of officers. Full attendance of membership desired.
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Shiner Lodge No. 1065
A. F
A. M
K. O. C. Meets Tonight Elect Officers
The Knights of Columbus will hold a meeting tonight at 8 o clock in the Parish Hall to elect officers for the coming year.
Crop conditions improve with rains across region
Recent rains boosted crop conditions with corn reported as good and cotton fairly well chopped. Some insect damage noted but sporadic. pasturage and grain in fine shape. Reports vary by location with a few spots showing significant damage.
Grand Opening of Sunset Drive-In Theatre in Yoakum
Yoakum announces the Sunset Drive-In Theatre opening tonight June 15 at the Yoakum Hallettsville Shiner Y. Hon H S Paulus will speak and Lightin Williams and his Four Flashes perform before the 7 45 p m showing of Mrs Mike. The drive in accommodates 436 cars with 35 and 9 cent admission. Parking ramps will be used and kiddie playground equipment will be installed soon.
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Yoakum
Sunset Drive-Inn
Yoakum-Hallettsville -Shiner “Y
Hospital Renovation Expands Local Medical Facilities
The years long enlargement at Dr. Wagner's hospital is finished adding a 14 room red brick annex raising beds to 30. New X ray room basement delivery nursery and nurses station along with expanded kitchens and dining areas modernize care. Local firms like First National Bank C B Welhausen Co Kasper Wire Works and Welhausen store are upgrading interiors and shop fronts as construction continues city wide.
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Dr. Wagner’s Hospital
First National Bank
C. B. Welhausen & Co
Kasper Wire Works
Palace Theatre
Welhausen
Fritz Ebert
Edwin Jaks
Milton Bruns
Shiner Oil Mill
Merseburger
Shiner
Mrs. F Mikes Rites Held In Catholic Church
Mrs. Frank Mikes Sr. of Rt. 3 Shiner died June 8 at 1 05 PM at age 75 8 23. Funeral at Buffington Shiner then to Shiner Catholic Church for Requiem High Mass. Burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Survived by husband five sons two daughters 29 grandchildren nine great grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral details note Rosary and services. born September 15 1874 in Czechoslovakia.
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Frank Mikes Sr
Rt. 3
Shiner
Buffington Funeral
Shiner Catholic Church
Shiner Catholic Cemetery
J. J. Hanacek
Edward
Rudy Jr
Daniel Kurtz
Robert
Laddie A. Mikes
Edward Mikes Jr
Moulton
Mikes
Mary Zamlicka
Tom Zamlicka
Czechoslovakia
Frank Mikes
America
St. John’s
Dickson
Sadik Mikes
Adolph
Luling
Frank Jr
Ludwig
Houston
Paul
Mary) Surovec
Gonzales
Rudy
Veronica) Kurtz
Frank
Katie) Lukchovsky
Zamlicka
Tom
John
Joe Zamlicka
Catholic Church
S.P.I.S.T. Lodge
St Isador Society to Hold June Meeting at Parish Hall
The St Isador Society will hold its semi annual meeting on Sunday June 18 at 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall. All members urged to attend as delegates will be elected for convention.
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St. Isador Society
Bunjes H. D. Club Meets June 22
The Bunjes Homemaking Demonstration Club will meet Thursday afternoon June 22 at 2 p.m. at the Bunjes home with Mrs. Adelia Gehrels hosting.
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Bunjes H. D
Bunjes Home Demonstration Club
Adelia Gehrels
Neighborhood Grocery Planned in Former Cigar Factory Site
The Louis Ehlers homestead building once used as a cigar factory is being refinished as Martin Dernehl plans to open a small neighborhood grocery. Shiner’s paving continues with work near the Buske home and Farmers Co-op as Canon C J Gar bade and H G Hollman plan nearby improvements. Hartel Produce adds a 12 by 20 cooler and 10 by 20 egg room at its leased Gonzales site, front of the building being rebuilt. Legion Park’s dance pavilion and surrounding structures are freshly painted white, and Roeder Funeral Home adds a 14 by 22 room to the chapel.
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Louis Ehlers
Martin Dernehl
Shiner
P. R. Otto
Buske Home
Farmers Co-op
Canon
C. J. Garbade
H. G. Hollman
Hartel Produce Co
Warren
Frank Dubose
Gonzales
Legion Park
Roeder Funeral Home
Shiner Leads County In T. B. X Ray Registrations
At the close of the T B X Ray registration Wednesday night Shiner reported 1125 registrations. Two years earlier the total was 1081 while Moulton recorded 1067 and Hallettsville 791. The report positions Shiner as the county leader in health screenings.
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Shiner
Moulton
Hallettsville
Game Fish League Pictures On Display At Shiner Bakery
Pictures from the Game and Fish League show at Welhausen pasture hosted by Father Wagner are on display at the Shiner Bakery. Orders may be placed there for those desiring copies. Notable scenes along the creek invite artistic interest and would suit an artist’s brush.
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Fish League
Shiner Bakery
Shiner
Game
Welhausen
Father Wagner
A Boy and His Dad on a Fishing Trip
A nostalgic verse celebrates a father and son fishing together under open skies. The father teaches patience and the art of landing a fish while the boy learns manhood and the depth of the father’s joy. The poem ponders who is happier and celebrates the bond shaping the son for the future.
Rites Held Sunday for Joe F Hughs Native Son
Joe F. Hughs born September 25 1871 in Shiner died Friday night after a four month illness. Funeral at Buffington Funeral Home 3 pm Sunday with burial in City Cemetery. He was a retired stockman and long time rural carrier. Survived by his wife and son Thomas B Hughs of Shiner, two granddaughters Patricia Mae and Stella Joel Hughs of Houston, three sisters and one deceased granddaughter Florence Dee Hughs.
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Joe F. Hughs
Buffington
L. R. Stephens
the Baptist Church
Jesus Savior
Rock of Ages
John Cook
Robert Sterling
Arnold Stanek
John Bohman
Franklin Mewes
Donald Bunting
Moulton
Mr. Hughs
Shiner
Thomas
Sarah McKinney Hughs
Effie D. Thornton
Old Hughs
Baptist Church
Fourth of July Festivities Planned in Shiner by Legion and VFW
Shiner gears up for a full holiday with a Kiddies Parade at 10:00 a.m. entries limited to children twelve and under. Prizes target educational, beautiful, comical, and best all around. A 1,000-serving chicken barbecue at 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. supper. Music by Nordheim Fiermen’s Band, Shiner High School Band, and the Shiner HO-BO Band. Public speeches at 2:00 p.m. Two dances follow at Legion Park and Sunken Garden with Pateks and Cornelion orchestras.
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Shiner
American Legion
V.F.W
Fred Eilert
Ad Filip
Henry Schierschwitz
Norbert Tasler
Legion Park
Nordheim Fiermen’s
Shiner High School
R. W. Taylor
Pateks
Cornelion
Sunken Garden
Social Evening at United Dr Martin Luther Church
A church lawn social at United Dr Martin Luther Church is set for Thursday at 7 00 p m with the Ladies Aid in charge. An abundance of refreshments and outdoor fellowship await attendees. Members and friends are invited to share in this community event.
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Church Lawn
United Dr. Martin Luther Church
Kind Deeds Remembered Scoutmaster Joe Hughs
Friends and family mourn the death of Joe Hughs former scoutmaster whose long life ended peacefully. The loving tribute recalls his daily walks and the relief of his suffering, ending with the Scout benediction May the Great Scout Master of all good Scouts be with you until we meet again.
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Joe Hughs
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Lavaca County
Lutheran Church
V. F. W. and Auxiliary
Knights of Columbus
Sunset Drive-In
F. Mikes
St. Isador’s Society
Father and Son
Guy
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