Sacrifices At Home Backing Our Soldiers Front
The Gulf South ad campaign by United Gas Pipe Line Company promotes home front sacrifices to support soldiers. A photo shows a typical war worker family as the ad urges voluntary work, spare-time jobs, investing earnings in war bonds, and participating in wartime activities to aid the war effort.
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America
Shiner ‘Gazette
Gulf South
United Gas Pipe Line Company
Associated Companies
Bus Schedule Change From San Antonio Route
Beginning on July 3 the evening bus from San Antonio to this city will run at a later hour. An official announcement will be issued next week outlining the new schedule and times.
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San Antonio
United Dr Martin Luther Church Service Times
Sunday School at 9 30 a m Divine Service at 10 30 a m English Dreyer at 8 30 p m English Rev Richard Schuetze leads services at United Dr Martin Luther Church sharing English language lines and a midweek schedule.
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Dreyer
Richard Schuetze
Methodist Church Plans Sunday Services and Picnic
Next Sunday services at the Methodist church are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. with sermons titled Facing the future with God and A good man. Sunday School meets at 10:00 a.m. A Methodist picnic was held last Wednesday at Blucher Park with an enjoyable time reported by attendees.
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Methodist Church
Blucher Park
Christian Science Lesson for Sunday June 27
The Christian Science Churches will read the Lesson Sermon on Sunday June 27. The Golden Text calls readers to arise and shine for the light and glory of the Lord are risen upon them from Isaiah 60 verse 1.
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Churches of Christ, Scientist
Shiner Baptist Church Invites Worshipers to Week Services
Rev. Cecil Harper leads Shiner Baptist Church with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning services at 11 a.m. Training Union at 7:45 p.m. Evening services at 8:45 p.m. An invitation to attend worship.
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Shiner Baptist Church
Cecil Harper
Emmanuel Lutheran Church Service Notice
Henry C. Nickel, Pastor. English service and fourth Sunday of the month at 3 p m. Visitors cordially welcomed.
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Henry C. Nickel
Raab Studio Announces Shortage of Film
Mr and Mrs F P Raab of Moulton, business visitors in our city Monday, note a film shortage and issue an instant announcement in the classified column.
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F. P. Raab
Moulton
Our City
Raab
Gas Renewal Forms To Be Distributed In County
Application forms for renewals of basic A mileage rationing books will be distributed to filling stations countywide and available to motorists within days. Basic A books expire July 21. Renewal may be filed one month ahead. Mail to Lavaca County War Price and Rationing Board with tire inspection record and back cover signed. TT trucker books will be mailed before July 1.
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OPA
Lavaca County
Spitzenberger Zella Nuptials Solemnized Last Wednesday
A wide social wedding occurred at Gonzales Catholic Church last Wednesday at 9 30 am uniting Miss Elsie Gertrude Zella and Mr Louis Spitzenberger in marriage Rev J Wichterich officiated. The bridal party wore blue and pink gowns, attendants carried colonial bouquets, reception followed at the bride parents home and a dance at Kokernot Grove. The couple plan to reside with the groom's parents after a honeymoon trip to Houston and Galveston.
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Gonzales Catholic Church
Elsie Gertrude Zella
Louis Spitzenberger
J. Wichterich
Henry
Raymond Wenske
O. F. Behring
Chas. Malatek
Willie Mae Wenske
Bessie Zella
Isabella Frederick
Elsie Kolacny
Charlie Tomas
Rud
Hrndrik
August van Beveren
Adolph Barta
Bernice Ann Behring
Louis Zella
Kokernot Grove
Houston
Galveston
Otto Behring
H. H. Wenske
Shiner
Frank Spitzenberger
The
Gazette
Order the 1943-44 Texas Almanac from Gazette office
Put your order in today for the 1943-44 Texas Almanac which are just off the press at Gazette office.
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Gazette Office
Special Alderman Election Set For Shiner June 29 1943
City of Shiner schedules a special election to fill the vacant alderman seat caused by L. E. Denmark's resignation. Election day is Tuesday June 29 at City Hall, with polling from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. F R Mergenthaler is the election judge, and candidate filings close June 25 with the City Secretary.
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City OF Shiner
Shiner
City of
L. E. Denmark
F. R. Mergenthaler
C. J. Garbade
J. M. Canon
Red Cross Seeks Volunteers for Bandage Work
A new gauze shipment arrives as the Red Cross calls all workers to roll bandages. The surgical dressing room opens Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons from 3 to 7, and Thursday night 8 to 10:30. Several women have given 100 hours of service, with new adds Mrs. Ad Valek, Mrs. Max L Wolters, and Miss Mae Hughs.
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Ad. Valek
Max L. Wolters
Mae Hughs
Notice of service halt on deliveries to customers
Public notice from E. J. Wesselsky states no more deliveries will be made, not even Saturdays, and customers must call to arrange clothing pickups until further notice. The message thanks patrons for their patronage.
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E. J. Wesselsky
Thankful note from Mrs. Bohmann after hospital stay
Mrs. Edgar Bohmann expresses sincere thanks to friends for kind thoughts during her hospital admission. She names doctors Wagner and Boyle, the nurses, and others who sent flowers, cards, and visits, saying the thoughtfulness will be remembered.
Miss Mary Kathryn Bozka Visits Local Friends
Miss Mary Kathryn Bozka a student nurse from St Josephs Infirmary Houston visited here Saturday accompanied by Carl Anthony Bozka of Hallettsville. At the Methodist churchs last regular service the U S flag donated by Mrs W H Draeger and the Christian flag made by Mrs W H Plageman were dedicated by the pastor. Mrs C M Ledbetter en route from San Diego California visited her daughter Mrs Ed win Gehrels.
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Mary Kathryn Bozka
St. Joseph’s Infirmary
Houston
Carl Anthony Bozka
Hallettsville
U. S
W. H. Draeger
W. H. Plageman
C. M. Ledbetter
San Diego
Cal
Edwin Gehrels
Camp Tom Wooten Opens For Capitol Area Scouts
The Capitol Area Council launches six one week summer sessions at Camp Tom Wooten starting June 20 with about 1000 campers expected from Austin and surrounding towns. Camp director William B. Templer returns for a third year as upgrades include a concrete mess hall floor, pool filter, new flagpole ceremonies, and ten donated rowboats for boating instruction.
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Capitol Area Council
Tom Wooten
H. L. Gaskin
William B. Templer
Fulmore School
Austin
Llano
Buda
Creedmore
Lockhart
Elgin
Fredericksburg
Georgetown
Taylor
Smithville
Schulenburg
Flatonia
Moulton
Hallettsville
Yoakum
la Grange
Austin Kiwanis Club
Charles H. Page
Carpenters and Painters Unions
Austin Concrete Works
Driskill Hotel
Merrit, Schaefer and Brown
Calcasieu Lumber Co
Bradford Paint Co
Scout
Brazos
Card of Thanks From Merlin Proschko
Thanks to neighbors and friends for assistance during illness. Special thanks to Drs Wagner and Boyle, all nurses, Rev Bily and Msgr Netardus, and all who sent flowers cards and visits. May God bless you all. Merlin Proschko.
Thanks for the hospital courtesies during my stay
I express sincere appreciation for the kindness shown during my recent hospital stay. Special thanks go to Drs. Wagner and Boyle, the nurses, Rev. Schuetze, those who sent flowers, and all who visited me.
Death notice for Robt. A. Meyer rest June 20
Robt. A. Meyer died at 12:03 a.m. Saturday June 19 at the local hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Buffington chapel Yoakum Sunday at 3 p.m. with a later service at Emanuel Lutheran Church Shiner and burial in Shiner City Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Maggie Hendrix Meyer two sons Billie Hugh and Robert Louis his father two sisters Mrs. Bertha Schoenert Miss Selma Meyer of San Antonio four brothers Fritz J Emil H Otto Henry all of Dreyer. He was 39 years old, born July 1 1900 near Dreyer, a hatchery operator. The community mourns his loss and extends sympathy to the family.
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Robt. A. Meyer
Meyer
Buffington Chapel
Yoakum
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Shiner
Shiner City
H. C. Nickel
Walter Oltman
Edgar Maeker
Arthur Brod
Monte McCord
Ed. Seitz
C. A. Synatschek
Robt. Meyer
Dreyer
Diedrich Meyer
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Maggie Jane Hendrix
Billie Hugh
Robert Louis
Bertha Schoenert
Selma Meyer
San Antonio
Fritz J
Emil H
Otto
Henry
Readers urged to sign news items for publication
A note reminds contributors that names must be signed to submitted items for publication. It states the signer’s name will not appear in print, but unsigned items will not be used.
NEW BABIES BLOOM IN LOCAL FAMILIES
A string of births with multiple families welcoming new children this month. Richard Allen Pfeil arrived June 18 weighing 11 3 4 pounds, son of Edwin and Isabel Pfeil with Ray and Edmund Pfeil as grandparents. Dennis Pustka born June 21 at 9 pounds, and a June 19 daughter for Tom R. Turek.
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Edwin Pfeil
Richard Allen
Ray Malina
Isabel Malina
Edmund Pfeil
Alois M. Pustka
Dennis
Local cannery opens under Mrs Strong in charge
The notice announces a new open cannery with Mrs Strong overseeing operations. Patrons are asked to make reservations with her and to bring their own help for canning.
Triple Celebration Held At Parish Hall Last Sunday Night
A large crowd gathered at 8 30 p m on the parish grounds of the Catholic Church for a tribute filled event. Rt Rev Mons Netardus presided with Rev Bily and Rev Hoffman as honored guests. Mons Netardus praised Father Bily s seven year work, welcomed Father Hoffman, and affirmed he would continue the work. A purse was shared by Father Bily and the new assistant, with music by Pateks Band and a bountiful parish supper.
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Dr. Wagner
Mons. Netardus
E. J. Bily
Rud. Hoffman
Father
Bily
Father Rudolph Hoffman
Shiner
Mons
Netardus
Father Bily
Father Hoffman
Kuratkoe
Sweet Home
Psencik
St. Marys
A. Markovsky
Hallettsville
Kaminski
Yorktown
Janssen
Cuero
Hoffman
Jos. Muras
Pateks
First Cotton Bale Sells For 1250 At Houston Auction
The first bale of the 1943 44 season sold at the Houston Cotton Exchange floor. Anderson Clayton & Company were the winning bidders. Grown by Herman Wilde in Willacy County, ginned by Lasara Cooperative Gin, the 585 pound bale brought 1250 dollars and graded strict low middling inch and one thirty second staple.
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Houston
Texas
Houston Cotton Exchange
Anderson, Clayton & Company
Herman Wilde
Willacy County
Lasara Co-operative Gin Company
Lasara
Thanks for kindness at passing of Robert Meyer
The family expresses sincere gratitude for acts of kindness shown after the death of Robert Meyer. Special thanks are offered to the doctors and nurses, Rev. Nickel, friends, and all who rendered assistance. May God bless you and reward you. His Wife and Sons.
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Robert Meyer
Nickel
Local Notes: Mrs Strauss Abl Suffolk Hospital
Miss Amelia Strauss of Hallettsville underwent an appendectomy Wednesday morning and is resting comfortably by Wednesday noon. Mrs Merseburger and Miss Mayme returned from Houston visit. Mrs Rudie Reindl from Houston spent Wednesday with Shiner relatives.
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Amelia Strauss
Hallettsville
E. C. Merseburger
Mayme
Houston
Rudie Reindl
Shiner
Bruno Scholz
Wetmore
John Syamken
Ross Bonano
Emil Morgenroth
J. P. Bartak
Helen and
Paul
Ae Jo Boyle
Kerrville
Odds and Ends Warns Against Rumors and War Riots in Texas
A wartime column warns that rumors of zoot suit riots and racial clashes threaten to disrupt the war effort in Texas and Detroit. It cites the Paso incident and notes Hitler’s agents allegedly seek to sow trouble. Readers urged to verify rumors, stay vigilant, and avoid panic while rationing details for gasoline, sugar, coffee, meats, and blue stamps outlined for home front needs.
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Texas
Detroit
Hitler
Paso
Play Safe on the Fourth Stay at Home
The Texas Safety Association urged Patriotic Texans to avoid Fourth of July accidents to save manpower and materials for victory. Wartime travel limits may cut normal traffic, but workers at war plants under holiday schedules keep highways busy. President R B Reaper said celebrations must not jeopardize independence and that accidents aid the Axis, urging victory-first safety.
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Texas Safety Association
R. B. Reaper
The
Inon
Hospital Roundup Names Dismissals and Stays in Local Ward
A hospital listing shows patients including Rud Nellkamper Ad Vana Mrs Wm Stoeltje Mrs Edwin Pfeil and baby boy Shiner Mrs Agnes Kutach Yoakum Joe Kubicek Moulton Dismissed include Mrs Henry Hernandez Oscar Welfel Paul A Wenske Lorene Mueller Mrs Richard Smalley Miss Mary Beck Virginia Baros.
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Rud. Nellkamper
Ad. Vana
Wm. Stoeltje
Edwin Pfeil
Netardus Field Event Attended by Local Guests in Gonzales
Rt. Rev. Mons. Netardus Rev. R Hoffman Miss Angeline Drozd Mr and Mrs Otto Strauss and Victor attended the Netardus field at the Aug Netardus home in Gonzales.
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Mons. Netardus
R. Hoffman
Angeline Drozd
Otto Strauss
Victor
Netardus
Gonzales
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Christian Science Services
Spitzenberger
Zella
First Lady of
Wynn Richards
Coke Stevenson Jr
State of
Scottie Gayle
Linda Fay
Stevenson
Cotton Industry
Mademoiselle
Red
Capital Area Council
Steve Michalec
Otto Michalec
Newport
Ark
Mary Dolezal
Vlasta Michalec
R.N
Sugarland
Tom R. Turek
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