Arm Injury Reported and Route 3 Carrier Changes
Mrs S J Holchak sustained a left wrist region fracture Monday afternoon while in her yard, slipping on steps. Aug Schmidt departed for Lott Texas to assume as Clerk in the Sap depot, with Edmund nolkkamper taking charge of Route 3 Saturday as the regular carrier. Fred Birkmann left San Antonio for Fortress Monroe with his command, later joining officer training and resuming duties at Claren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.J. Holchak
Aug. Schmidt
Lott Texas
Sap Depot
Edmund Nolkkamper
Route 3
Fred Birkmann
San Antonio
Fortress Monroe
Further
Military Ag
Thwestern
Claren
Community notes on dry weather and local visits
Dry weather threatens corn and gardens in the community as residents note the need for rain. The column records visits by Anton and Charlie Hajek Aug Madala and others to Jim Jiral and at National Hall, plus neighborly gatherings and a christening ceremony led by Rev. Wm. Dzie for Weldon Alfred Schramm with Ella Schramm as godmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton
Charlie Hajek
Aug
Madala
Jim Jiral
National Hall
Charlie Novak
Jaromir Michal
Flatonia
Shiner
Joe Krijeci
Tom Mikes
Janecek
Henry Bolech
Jim Lahodnys
John Michal
Anton Pulkrabek
Bessie
Moulton
Joe Pulkrabek
Johny Pulkrabek
Joe Machak
Wm. Dziewas
Little Weldon Alfred Schramm
A. Schramm
Ella Schramm
Aug. Schramm
J. C. Blohm
Courageous Rescue At Guadalupe River Saves Drowning Swimmer
A Sunday outing at the Guadalupe river ends safely after Miss Meta Holchak nearly drowns when a step-off and swift current pull her under. Walter Schmidt on the riverbank dives in, rescues her as nearby bathers fail to reach her in time, and both praise quick action. The incident prompts cautions to be cautious around swimming areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalupe River
Annie Bozka
Meta Holchak
Leonida Schuhmann
Emily Schmidt
Nora Huebner
Frieda Henkhaus
Maggie Thulemeyer
Flatonia
Bessie Koehl
Comfort
Walter Schmidt
Miss Holchak
Walter
Unday
Gii
Death of E G Buske’s Father in Hallettsville
E G Buske mourns the death of his father in Hallettsville on June 13. Born October 7 1853 in Pomerania Germany he immigrated to Texas in 1866 and leaves nine children. Burial at old Kinkler cemetery followed by services and local mourners from Shiner and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Buske
Hallettsville
Pommern
Germany
Colorado County
Texas
Wm. Dziewas
Old Kinkler Cemetery
Shiner
Old Maids' Club Hosts Pleasant Afternoon
Miss Carrie Valenta entertained Saturday with the remaining Quite a few members in jolly chat and music. Guests included Mrs. John Valenta Jr and Mrs. Edgar Merrem Jr. Hostess helped by Mrs. Adolph Richter and Lillie Valenta served salade, iced tea, and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Valenta
Old Maids’ Club
Leonide Helmers
Minnie Deutsch
Stella Wolters
Matilda Hollmann
John Valenta, Jr
Edgar Merrem, Jr
Adolph Richter
Lillie Valenta
Services at Methodist Church
Next Sunday morning at 11 oclock and 8:30 at night Rev Flumier will fill his regular appointment. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flumier
Lavaca County Rural Carriers Hold Annual Meeting in Shiner
The Lavaca County Rural Carriers Association gathered in Shiner for a two part meeting with a seven o'clock supper at the Commercial Hotel. Officers elected included Joe F. Hughs as president Tom Shandera as vice president and Lutzie Hemin as secretary. Hallettsville will host next year and delegates John Bohmann and Ed Campion were chosen for the State convention at College Station in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Commercial Hotel
D. A. Paulus
Hallettsville
Roy M. Canon
E. J. Campion
J. Matejek
Lutzie Hemin
Hugh Lay
E. A. Pohl
F. Graf
Wm. Turk
J. S. Broadovsky
Joe F. Hughs
Tom Shandera
Moulton
John Bohmann
Campion
Joe Hughs
Lavaca County Rural Carriers’ Association
Merrem Wins Oratorical Honors At Southwestern
Elmo Merrem, chosen from the sophomore class after a senior candidate enlisted in the army, wins one of Southwestern University’s most coveted commencement honors. Shiner celebrates the success of its representative in the annual debate as S. Haver and W. E. Merrem also win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern University
S. Haver
W. E. Merrem
Shiner
Elmo Merrem
Birthday Anniversary For Miss Hattie Ruhmann
Miss Hattie Ruhmann celebrated her fifteenth birthday with friends last Monday. The Gazette notes her as the youngest Ruhmann child and wishes her many more happy occasions. Local court sessions were held with notable attendees, and a new Southwestern Telegraph directory was announced for subscribers. Port Lavaca boosters visited Shiner promoting seaside recreation. Funeral attendees from Shiner and Nickel gathered for services for the late Blohm. Rev. J. C. Burkett of Abilene delivered a moving Baptist sermon, drawing on Holy Land scenes and rekindling old ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hattie Ruhmann
Miss Hattie
K. F. Ruhmann
the Gazette
J. C. Burkett
Abilene
Baptist Church
Holy Land
Burkett
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Wee Arar
Palm Beach
Wolters Brothers
Pathe Presents
Gladys
Hublette
Peggie
Tanhauser
Mustang Crelk Niws
Anton If
Ovak
Steve Slovacek
M. Mereckas
Fannie
Annie Novak
Feterita
MILO
Yoakum, Texas
William Ludwig Buske
Methodist Church
Lavaca County
Justice Court
C. L. Stavinoha
H. S. Paulus
Joe Janak
Sarah Hanna
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
Port Lavaca
Hans Runk
Blohm
E.f.wolters
Ed.Gehrels
G. W. Eschenburg
E. J. Arnim
F. J. Mergenthaler
Messrs. and Mesdames
M. E. Wolters
Victor Wolters
H. W. Brunnemann
W. F. Birkmann
the Baptist Church
Nickel
Tom Thompson
Miss Bea
Doris
Elaine Houston
Oscar Thompson
John Thompson
Harry Thompson
William Thornton
John Bell
the Furniture Man
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