Military Honors For Rudolph Shimek In Last Rites
Funeral services were held for Rudolph L. Shimek at Buffington Funeral Home Shiner and Praha Catholic Cemetery with full military honors. Shimek 45 died after a brief illness, survived by his wife Stella Pavlicek and six brothers and a sister, with services led by Rev. Julius Petru.
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Buffington
Shiner
Rudolph L. Shimek
Praha Catholic
Julius Petru
Mr. Shimek
Sweet Home
Stella Pavlicek
Praha
Yoakum
Victoria
Willie
Julius
John
Charles
Goliad
Frank
George
Emil
Mary) Horky
Katrina Kraushoff Shimek
Joe
Katrina) Horky
Anton
Julie) Hubner
Joe Hart
Alfred Ripper
Frank Janda Jr
Ed Jaks
Monroe Menke
Willie Mewes
Ewald Erdelt
Rudy Drabek
Edgar Kram
Curt Messer
Bennie Simper
Bugler
Rudy Filip
Oscar Hinze
James R. Jaks
Sunset Drive-In Opens With 2000 in Attendance
The Sunset Drive-In Theatre held a gala opening at the Yoakum Hallettsville "y" with a record crowd of about 2000 people. Over 400 cars filled the parking area and two showings were required due to demand before sundown.
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Sunset Drive-In
Yoakum and Hallettsville “Y
Court of Honor for Troop 231 scheduled Thursday evening
The Court of Honor for Troop 231 will be held Thursday night June 29 at 7 00 p m at the park. Parents of the boys are invited as the Troop Committee prepares a cowboy stew. Scouts will present several demonstrations.
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Une
Oe Park
Funeral Services Held for Mrs Anna Orsak in Shiner
Mrs. Anna Orsak died Friday after a ten day illness. Born in Czechoslovakia Sept 11 1879 she arrived in America as a child and lived in Schulenburg Yoakum Cuero and Shiner. She was aged 70 years 9 months 5 days and survived by three daughters three sisters two brothers and six grandchildren. Funeral Mass held at Shiner Catholic Church with burial in St Josephs Cemetery Yoakum.
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Anna Orsak
Orsak
Czechoslovakia
Joseph
Anna Hanzelka Marek
America
Schulenburg
Joseph Orsak
Yoakum
Cuero
Shiner
Ms. Orsak
Louise Orsak
Buffington
Shiner Catholic Church
St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery
John A. Wagner
J. J. Hanacek
Carlos Quintana
Wagner
Quintana
K.J.Z.T. Society
Council of Catholic Women
St. Ann’s
Altar Society
Edgar
Lillian) Guettner
Otto
Jane) Hurta
Louise Or
Frank
Joe Adamek
John Marek
Louis Skrekot
Charles
Lottie Hattenbach
Houston
Louis Simicek Found Dead Near Moulton
Louis Simicek 46 was found dead at his home near Moulton on Saturday June 17. He was laid to rest Monday after a 9:30 a.m. service at the funeral home and cemetery officiated by Rev. Joseph Kopp. He was survived by his wife six children and several siblings. Pallbearers included Henry Brosch Jimmy Holub Rudy Steinacher Matt Simicek Joe and Adolph Vaculik.
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Louis Simicek
Moulton
Joseph Kopp
Simicek
Henry Brosch
Jimmy Holub
Rudy Steinacher
Matt Simicek
Joe
Adolph Vaculik
Baptism of Basil Roy Novosad at Sts. Cyril and Methodius
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Novosad was baptized Monday at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church by Father Wagner and given the name Basil Roy. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Stiborek.
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Paul Novosad
Sts. Cyril and Methodius’ Church
Father Wagner
Basil Roy
Adolph Stiborek
John Walleck Rites Set for 8:45 A.M.
Funeral services are announced for John F. Walleck, 75, who died in San Antonio June 19 at Robert B. Green Hospital. The service will be today from Buffington Funeral Home in Shiner at 8:45 A.M., proceeding to the Catholic Church for Requiem Mass at 9:00 A.M. Interment will follow in Shiner Catholic Cemetery.
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John F. Walleck
Walleck
San Antonio
Robert B. Green Hospital
Buffington
Shiner
Catholic Church
Shiner Catholic Cemetery
Shivers Praises REA Expansion to Texas Farms
Gov. Allan Shivers praised the Rural Electrification Administration for expanding electric power to rural Texas areas. He urged broad REA growth while opposing rural co op taxes and state rate regulation, and cautioned against neglecting needy rural sections as lines reach populated cities. The Gonzales meeting drew strong local support from Guadalupe Blanco REA members.
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Allan Shivers
Rural Electrification Administration
Texas
Guadalupe-Blanco Rea
Gonzales
Shivers
Guilty Of Treason Drive In This Week At Sunset
The great picture Guilty of Treason is booked for the Sunset Drive In Theatre Thursday and Friday June 22 23. Cardinal Mindzenty is portrayed by Charles Bickford with supporting roles by Paul Kelly Bonita Granville and Richard Derr.
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Sunset Drive
Cardinal Mindzenty
Charles Bickford
Paul Kelly
Bonita Grainville
Richard Derr
Shiner Prepares for July 4 Celebration with Parade and Dances
Twelve days remain until the 4th of July in Shiner. Plans include a kiddies parade, chicken barbecue, music, entertainment, and two big dances at Legion Park. The American Legion and VFW invite all to enjoy a safe and happy Independence Day.
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Legion Park
The
American Legion
Shiner
Fire damages Kloda home with electric blaze
A Sunday morning fire in the Midway section destroyed the Frank Kloda residence after Mrs. Kloda suffered facial burns while fighting the flames with water. The house and contents were a total loss though some bedding was saved. The home was far from a telephone, making it impossible to summon firefighters in time. A new Frigidaire was among the destroyed furnishings.
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Frank Kloda
All-Stars to Face Weimar Feeders in Night Game
An All-Star team from Tri-County League clubs will play the M-G Feeders of Weimar Thursday June 22 at 8 15 p m. The venue is Veterans Memorial Park Weimar. Admission is 50c and 25c. Team members include J Revera L Revera H Ullmann and J Dusek.
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M-G
Weimar
Veterans Memorial Park
Comets
J. Revera
L. Revera
H. Ullmann
J. Dusek
Census Shiner Gains. Lavaca County Drops in Latest Totals
A preliminary Galveston district census shows Lavaca County total to date at 22 122 with 1940 and 1930 figures 25 485 and 27 550 respectively. Hallettsville 2 001 Yoakum not listed two counties involved. Yoakum totals to come from Dallas office. Official census totals to be released by the Bureau of the Census.
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Galveston
Lavaca County
Hallettsville
Shiner
Moulton
Dallas
Lavaca
Walter Cook Funeral Held in Rowena
News from Shiner reports the death of Walter Cook, longtime Rowena resident. After illness, funeral services were conducted in Rowena on Monday, with attendees including family members and neighbors from Shiner. Walter Cook passed away in San Angelo.
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Walter Cook
Rowena
Shiner
Cook
San Angelo
Arnold Stanek
John Cook
Fred Cook
Eula Mae
Frank Cook
W. Tieken
Gus Jaeline
Edwin
Legion and VFW Need July 4 Food Donations
The American Legion and VFW request members donate potatoes onions or pickles for the 4th of July. Bring all items to Hajek's Market by Friday June 30.
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American Legion
Hajek’s
Business Men's Club Meeting Tonight
Shiner Business Men's Club gathers at Legion Park this Thursday June 22 with a 7 30 p m start to discuss community affairs and club activities.
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Business Men’s Club
Shiner Business Men’s Club
Legion Park
Kosmas Spoetzl 77 Leader in Shiner Dies After Illness
Kosmas Spoetzl 77 prominent Shiner citizen died Saturday after 15 months of ill health. Funeral Monday at 9:45 from his home then Sts Cyril and Methodius for Requiem High Mass. Interment in Shiner City Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter Mrs Cecilie Spoetzl Gasser and a son in law, along with relatives in Germany and the US. He built Spoetzl Brewery, hosted Theodore Roosevelt, and supported church and civic causes.
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Kosmas Spoetzl
Spoetzl
Sts. Cyril and Methodius’ Church
Ella Winkelman
Europe
Shiner
Cecilie Spoetzl Gasser
Gertrude Hoffman
Berlin
Germany
Josef Spoet
Tragic News Reaches Leech Family After Grandfather's Burial
Mr and Mrs H C Leech Jr receive a telegram at their home Monday noon announcing the death of H C Leach Sr in Greenville Texas. He suffered a heart attack at 10 am and did not recover. The couple left immediately for another sad mission.
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H. C. Leech Jr
Kosmas Spoetzl
Mr. Leach
H. C. Leach Sr
Greenville
Texas
Firemen's Wives Auxiliary Meeting Set for City Hall
The Firemen's Wives Auxiliary will meet at City Hall at 8 p.m. on Tuesday June 27. Members are urged to attend the session and discuss upcoming events.
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Firemen’s Auxiliary
Tusday
Firemen’s Wives Auxiliary
New Shiner Catholic Church Gym Under Construction
Contractor E J Gerdes begins foundation work on the $108000 gymnasium and hall for the Shiner Catholic Church. The 70 by 100 foot main area includes a 70 by 25 foot stage, basement, lobby, kitchens, dressing rooms, two meeting rooms, restrooms, and acoustical brick walls with a maple floor. Completion planned in 150 working days with Baums and Whitworth as architects.
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E. J. Gerdes
Shiner Catholic Church
Gerdes
Victoria
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R. Shimek
Troop 231
John Walleck
Shivers Lands Rea
All-Stars
Weimar Feeders
Bureau of the Census
Washington, D. C
Legion
V.F.W
Buchwald
Monica Haslbeck
Rosenheim
H. C. Leach Jr
Lubbeck
Gus Haslbeck
St. Joseph Society
O.d.hls. Lodge
United States Brewers Association
Small Brewers Association
Texas Brewers and
Texas Brewers Institute
Chamber of Commerce and
Egypt
Theodore Roosevelt
Saskatchewan
Montreal
San Francisco
Old Home Brewery
Same
Spoetzl Brewery
Shiner Beer
Little Creek
Henry Karnau
Frankie Bannert
Henry Weitzel
Gus Kovalcik
Arnold Mueller
Chas Miculka
Agon Langhoff
Henry Schierschwitz
Wm. Wendtland Sr
Herman Seekamp
P. O. Kempe
Corpus Christi
Gus Wolters
J. L. Mikulik
J. M. Canon
Peck Welhausen
Joe Patek
Alfred Brosch
Wm. Zappe Sr
F. R. Mergenthaler
Ad Richter
C. E. Sandford
St. Joseph’s Society
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