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Newspaper

Shiner Gazette

Location

Shiner, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1938

Page

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Local Post Office Personnel Approved for Second Class Status

Word was received that the Post Office Dept has approved Mrs Erna Longoria and Miss Marie Lahodny as regular clerks when the local office becomes second class on July 1. Edwin Pohler has been appointed sub clerk. The change allows all day window service and mail distribution on Sundays and holidays by the substitute with no mail to non box holders on Sundays.

Post Office Dept Erna Longoria Marie Lahodny Edwin Pohler

Dedication at Dilworth Church Set for June 19

The new Catholic Church at Dilworth will be dedicated Sunday morning June 19 with Mons L P Netardus officiating. A barbecue dinner will be served adults 30c children 15c. Refreshments entertainment music and speaking sepanjang day.

Dilworth Mons. L. P. Netardus

Farmers League schedules meetings for Shiner area

The Farmers League will hold a special meeting at Sulphur Park on June 16 at 8 p m with several speakers. These meetings are membership events for Shiner local farmers league. A future meeting is planned at Vlastenec Hall, and the regular monthly gathering will occur at City Auditorium on the first Thursday of each month at 8 p m.

Farmers League Sulphur Park Xally Shiner Vlastenec Hall City Auditorium

United Dr Martin Luther Church Service Times

Sunday School at 9:00 a m Divine Service at 10:00 a m in German and 8:00 p m in English Monday 5 p m Junior Luther Choral Club Thursday 7 30 p m Brotherhood Friday 7 30 p m Ladies Aid Social Quote Honor thy father and thy mother that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee Rev Richard Schuetze

Luth Brotherhood Rev Richard Schuetze

Christian Science Lesson Sermon Topic for June 19

The weekly Christian Science Lesson-Sermon titled Is the Universe Including Man evolved by Atomic Force will be read in all Christ Scientist churches on Sunday June 19 at 11 am. The Golden Text from Psalms 124 8 reads Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth.

Churches of Christ, Scientist Heaven

Baptist Church Announcement with J W Burns Pastor

Sunday School at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. Missionary Culpepper returns from China to speak Sunday morning June 26 during the morning service only.

J. W. Burns Chs Culpepper China The Baptist Church

Prospective Shiner High Gym and Auditorium Funding

The Board of Trustees urges securing federal aid for a Shiner High School gym and auditorium. An architect has prepared plans at no charge until approval by Federal authorities, as Congress and PWA funding mix favors grants and long term loans. H. G. Hollmann, Secretary.

Congress PWA Board of Trustees H. G. Hollmann Sec’y

Mrs Johanna Kutach Dies at 78 In Worthing Community

Mrs Johanna Kutach died June 9 at Wagner Hospital Shiner after a short illness. She was 78 and a Worthing resident widow of merchant F J Kutach who died in 1934. Requiem Mass was held at St Marys Church with Rev Murski officiating. Surviving children include John Adolph Kutach and several daughters. 59 grandchildren and 24 great grandhildren. Several children predeceased her.

Johanna Kutach Wagner Hospital Shiner St. Mary’s Catholic Church Murski Frank John Adolph Fojtik Julius Kutach Adolph Mican John Pichoda Adolph Kutach Frances Fojtik Theresa Matula Anton Caroline) Recek Julie) Mican Albina) Opela Johanna) Opela Louis Mary Kubena Agnes Volcik

Shiner Student Wins Award at Texas A and M College

Herbert H. Liebhafsky of Shiner has been chosen as the Texas A and M College student most proficient in German. He received the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation prize a six volume set of the works of Goethe. Liebhafsky a sophomore in science has distinguished himself in both years at the college.

College Station Texas Herbert H. Liebhafsky Shiner Texas A. and M. College Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation Philadelphia Goee Liebhafsky

Oncken Marburger Wedding at United Dr. Martin Luther Church

A graceful wedding united Miss Myrtry Marburger daughter of Mrs. Vlasta Marburger and Clem Oncken son of A C E Oncken Thursday at 4 p m Rev Schuetze officiated in the United Dr Martin Luther Church in front of a large gathering Miss Aline Zappe played music and Mildred Marburger served as maid of honor The bride wore white chiffon with a train and veil a wreath of orange blossoms her daisies bouquet The groom and best man Robert Oncken wore dark suits After a reception at the bride’s home the couple planned a trip to San Antonio and will reside in Dreyer with many friends sending congratulations and best wishes.

United Dr. Martin Luther Church Schuetze Myrtry Marburger Vlasta Marburger Our City Clem Oncken A. C. E. Oncken Dreyer Aline Zappe Mildred Marburger Robert Oncken Shiner High School Johnson’s Beauty Academy Marburger San Antonio the Gazette

Card of Thanks for sympathy after death of wife and mother

Family expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for sympathy during illness and after the death of their wife and mother. Special thanks to Rev. Schuetze for his service. Guss Rindorf and Children.

Schuetze Guss Rindorf

WITTING SCHOOL FEAST PROMISES DAY OF FUN AND FOOD

Annual event at Witting on Sunday June 19 features chicken Lusty Stew Dinner at 1130, admittance 25 and 15 cents. Supper at 5, entertainment for all ages, refreshments on grounds, candidate speeches, a bid dance. Gents 40 cents, ladies free. Music by Adolph Migl's Orchestra. Everyone invited.

Witting Adolph Migl

Funeral Tribute Follows Death Of 20 Strauss In Hallettsville

Hallettsville observes a large funeral for 20 Strauss with city businesses closed. Fire Dept members, K of C councils, St. Joseph and other groups form honor guards as Solemn Requiem Mass is offered at Sacred Heart Church. Local clergy lead touching sermons and casket bearers are Strauss nephews. Floral tributes pour in as the community mourns.

Msgr L. P. Netardus Kuratko Joe Pustka Bily H. V. Hug E. B. Kolodzie Joseph Fietsam James Edward Freddie R. J. Jr Bennie Strauss

Oak Grove Picnic Announcement and Palace Theatre Ad

The Oak Grove School plans a picnic on July 4. Watch for further particulars. Also advertised are bargain entertainment at the Palace Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday with admission ten cents.

Oak Grove Palace Theatre

Student Wins Honors at University of Texas

Ralph O. Dreyer earned a B. B. A. degree from the University of Texas with a major in accounting. While studying he joined Phi Eta Sigma, an honor scholastic fraternity.

Ralph O. Dreyer The University of Texas Ralph Phi Eta Sigma

Mrs Mary A Rindorf Rites Held Near Midway

Mrs. Mary A. Rindorf aged 51 years 9 months 23 days died June 8 at 3 15 p m Funeral services were at her sister Mrs Josephine Dial home near Midway Friday at 3 pm Interment in Shiner City Cemetery Rev R Schuetze officiated Pallbearers Walter and Clifton Huebner Walter Winters Arthur Weiss Frank Rindorf Alfred Mossmeyer Survived by Gus F Rindorf husband six children two preceded in death Emma Schmidt and Gus Rindorf Jr four sisters Mrs dames Josephine Dial Bertie Niemann Emma Mossmeyer Emilie Fabian two brothers Ed and Frank Huebner The deceased was a kindly thoughtful neighbor and friend with sympathy extended to her bereaved ones

Mary A. Rindorf Josephine Dial Midway Shiner City R. Schuetze Walter Clifton Huebner Walter Winters Arthur Weiss Frank Rindorf Alfred Mossmeyer Rindorf Texas Gus F. Rindorf Emma Schmidt Gus Rindorf Jr Mesdames Bertie Niemann Emma Mossmeyer Emilie Fabian Frank Huebner

Otto G Buske dies at 69 in Houston hospital

Otto G Buske aged 69 died in a Houston hospital last Tuesday at 2 40 p m He lay in state at Morse Funeral Home Chapel in Shiner with Rev D Baltzer officiating Pallbearers were Melvin Wilkins Elton Grant Elo Buenger Martin Heffron B A Weiss and Paul Wilkins Burial took place in Magnolia Cemetery He was a member of the Sons of Hermann the O D H S of Shiner and the Shiner Lutheran Church Surviving are his wife three daughters two brothers two sisters and two grandchildren He formerly lived in Shiner but had been under medical treatment in Houston for some time Many friends mourn his passing

Otto G. Buske Houston Tun Morse Funeral Home Hadley Rev D. Baltzer Melvin Wilkins Elton Grant Elo Buenger Martin Heffron B. A. Weiss Paul Wilkins Magnolia Cemetery Sons of Hermann Shiner Shiner Lutheran Church D. L. Roberson Ft. Worth R. H. Barrow, Jr Indianola Buske Henry H. F. Buske Adele Wilkins Julia Parnell Falvey Anderson Winston Barrow Buske

Mrs H R Thulemeyer dies in Gonzales aged 71

Mrs H R Thulemeyer nee Kempe, 71, died Monday at Holmes Hospital Gonzales after living in Fayette County all her life. She leaves husband H R Thulemeyer of Flatonia, two daughters Mrs Joe Outlaw and Mrs W Sterling of Beaumont, four sons Henry San Antonio Herbert Schertz Fred Gonzales Bennie California, one sister Mrs Emma Grasshoff Schulenburg, two brothers Ben A Kempe Alice Wm Kempe Karnes City, and many relatives. The Gazette offers sincere sympathy.

H. R. Thulemeyer Kempe Holmes Hospital Gonzales Fayette County Flatonia Joe Outlaw W. Sterling Beaumont Henry San Antonio Herbert Schertz Fred Bennie California Emma Grasshoff Schulenburg Ben A. Kempe Alice Wm. Kempe Karnes City the Gazette

Ice Cream Social At United Dr. Martin Luther Church Lawn

An ice cream social will be held on the lawn of the United Dr. Martin Luther Church on Friday night, June 17. The public and candidates are invited to attend.

United Dr. Martin Luther Church

Business Men's Club Meets at Royal Cafe for June Session

The Business Men's Club held its regular meeting on Thursday night June 9 at the Royal Cafe with 14 members present. Vice President Novak presided in President Schramm's absence. The group read and approved the previous minutes and Treasurers report. Richters Fat and Lean Baseball game proceeds were added to Community Chest funds. Flowers were authorized for Henry Klos who is ill. A Nominating Committee was appointed to select officers for the coming year: Denmark Waldrep and Striebeck. The meeting adjourned.

Business Men’s Club Royal Cafe Schramm B. J. Novak Richter Henry Klos L. E. Denmark C. J. Waldrep H. H. Striebeck W. C. Schmidt Sec. Protem

Shiner Lodge Names Officers For Coming Year

At the last regular meeting of Shiner Masonic Lodge 1065 officers were elected for the ensuing year. W M G H Helweg S W Victor E Treptow J Percy Garbade Sec W C Schmidt Treas E F Wolters Tiler John W Hrcek D G M Hy E Miller of Cuero visited in capacity as District Deputy.

Shiner Masonic Lodge W. M G. H. Helweg S. W Victor E. Treptow J.—Percy Garbade W. C. Schmidt Treas E. F. Wolters Tiler John W. Hrcek Hy. E. Miller Cuero

Schneider Janak wedding at Dr Martin Luther Church

Miss Selma Schneider daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Schneider of Shiner wed Ladia Janak son of Mr and Mrs Joe Janak of Dreyer in a Tuesday June 14 ceremony at 9 o'clock conducted by Rev R Schuetze. The bride wore a blue dress with matching accessories and the groom a light suit. Dinner followed at the bride's home and they will live with the Schneider family.

Selma Schneider Edwin Schneider Shiner Ladia Janak Joe Janak Dreyer Dr. Martin Luther Church The Gazette

Stefka Rohan wed in Yoakum ceremony at Holy Cross

Miss Elean ora Stefka and Joe Rohan were married Tuesday at 3 30 pm by Rev. Paul Bechter of Holy Cross Lutheran Yoakum. Bride is daughter of Chas Stefka Midway. groom is son of Jim Rohan Yoakum. Leona Stefka bridesmaid Louis Lopanec best man. witnesses Rudie Stefka Emil Lauer. Reception at bride's home. dance at Midway Hall. They will reside with groom's parents in Yoakum.

Paul Bechter Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Yoakum Eleanora Stefka Joe Rohan Chas. K. Stefka Midway Jim Rohan Yoakum Leona Stefka Louis Lopanec Kokernot Rudie Stefka Emil Lauer

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Christian Science Services Texas A Oncken Witting School Mrs Schneider Janak Rohan—Stefka
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