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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1942
Page
1
Shiner Business Men's Club to Meet at Meyers Modern Café
The Shiner Business Men's Club will meet this Thursday at Meyers Modern Café to discuss local business matters and community activities. Members are encouraged to attend and share updates on upcoming events and initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Business Men’s Club
Meyers Modern Cafe
Pearl Stoeltje Accepts Secretarial Post in Hallettsville
Pearl Stoeltje has accepted a secretarial position in the office of D L Hudson, County Clerk of Hallettsville Texas. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Stoeltje of Rt J Moulton and a Shiner High School graduate and Baldwin Business College student. She nears graduation in Baldwin's combined course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Stoeltje
D. L. Hudson
Hallettsville
Texas
Pearl
Alfred Stoeltje
Rt. J. Moulton
Shiner High School
Baldwin Business College
Yoakum
Baldwin’s
Evangelical Unity Church Services Set for June 28
Evangelical Unity of the C. M. Brethren Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m and evening services at 8 p m in Shiner on June 28 with Rev J A Barton of Bellville Texas delivering the sermon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Unity of the C. M. Brethren Church
Shiner
J. A. Barton
Bellville
Texas
Shiner Methodist Church invites all to Sunday services
June 28 schedule announces 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship with the sermon Does It Pay To Be A Christian and 8:45 p.m. sermon Victory. Pastor A G C Peterson extends a warm invitation. The church emphasizes that the church needs you and you heed the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Methodist Church
A. GC. Peterson
Christian Science Sunday Lesson Theme and Texts
The Church of Christ, Scientist publishes the Sunday Lesson Sermon for June 28. The Golden Text urges growth through pure speech and virtue. The lesson includes Romans 15:4 about learning from scripture and obtaining hope through patience and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
United Dr Luther Church Activities and Film Showing
The United Dr Luther Church in Yoakum offers Sunday School at 10 a m and Divine Service at 11 a m in English, with a 9 p m English service. A junior choir meets Friday at 5 p m. A film King of Kings screens Tuesday at 8 p m, June 30, and a workers conference runs Monday to Friday, June 29–July 3, at the Yoakum church. Rev. Richard Schuetze invites all to attend sessions and join in fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreyer
Yoakum
Richard Schuetze
Local Baptists to Hold Services Sunday
Rev. Cecil J. Harper of Atlas Texas will conduct services for the local Baptist congregation this Sunday at 11 a.m. and at 8 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptists
Cecil J. Harper
Atlas, Texas
Services at Shiner Baptist Church on fourth Sunday
Thomas Hughs and Henry C. Nickel, pastor, welcome attendees for the fourth Sunday service at 3 p m. in the church on the corner of F street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Baptist Church
Thomas Hughs
Henry C. Nickel
Tors Cor
Local Catholic Pastor Honored at Parish Hall Anniversary
Monsignor Netardus, beloved pastor, was honored at a Sunday night gathering in the Parish Hall. Dr. F. M. Wagner presided as toastmaster and introduced speakers from San Antonio Schulenburg and Fort Benning. Out of town guests included Sgt John Marcus and families. The event featured remarks from multiple clergy and community members and was capped by Patek's Band and a large spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsignor Netardus
F. M. Wagner
E. J. Bily
L J. Cernosek
Schulenburg
Louis Cerny
Chas. Sismilich
San Antonio
John Marcus
Benning Georgia
A. A. Darilek
Jos. Muras
Monsignor
Patek
Fort Benning
I. J. Cernosek
Valeria
Rainosek
Grandma _ Sismilich
John Wagner Celebrates 85th Birthday at Home
Our townsman John Wagner celebrated his 85th birthday with his children and relatives visiting from near and far. Neighbors and friends attended a pleasant evening at his home and enjoyed delicious refreshments as well wishers sent blessings for continued health and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wagner
Blessed Virgin Society to Meet After Mass Sunday
The Blessed Virgin Society plans an important meeting on Sunday June 28 following the second Mass. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Blessed Virgin Society
Mrs. H. J. Breitkreutz Passes Away Monday
Mrs Emma Breitkreutz wife of H J Breitkreutz died Monday June 22 after a long illness at the local hospital Funeral services were held Tuesday at 4 pm from Eschenburg Funeral Parlor to United Dr Martin Luther Church Rev R Schuetze conducted the service The Lutheran Choir sang hymns with a large number of relatives and friends present Interment was in Shiner City Cemetery Pallbearers were Lambert Moebes Edgar and Walter Breitkreutz Harvey Albert Norwin Schimeck and Merry Wendtland Surviving are six children from both marriages plus siblings and in laws The community offers sincere sympathy in her passing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Rae Stach
Garden of Paradise
Kenneth Rae
Anton A. Stach
San Antonio
San Marcos
Shiner Lutheran Church
Robert B. Green
Moulton Public
R. Schuetze
Mesdames
Louise Stach
B. W. Fehrenkamp
Gus Seim
F. J. Winkler
Alois Kasper
Alfred Brosch
Mary Tomasco
Wilbur Minear
Emma Juengerman
E. R. Stach
Frank Stach Jr
Lillian Fehrenkamp
Georgia Mae Hodanek
Emma Breitkreutz
H. J. Breitkreutz
Eschenburg
Dr. Martin Luther Church
Shiner City
Lambert Moebes
Edgar
Walter Breitkreutz
Harvey Albert
Norwin Schimeck
Merry Wendtland
Breitkreutz
Emma Maebel
Frelsburg
Colorado
E. Maeckel
Shiner
Floresville
South Mustang
Lillie Albert
Leon Maeckel
Yoakum
Leslie Maeckel
Poth
John Allison
Corpus Christi
Alfred Breitkreutz
Edward
T. E. Moebes
Alvin Moebes
Bellaire
Arthur Moebes
Sealy
Chas. Voss
Houston
Gazette
Probate Docket Reports Guardianships and Estates
Guardianship of Wyvonna and Stayton Flowers approved for mineral lease with bond posted. Estate of Edward Schaefer: inventory and appraisal approved. Guardianship of Wm C Migl minors inventory and appraisal approved. Sale set aside application approved. Estate of Katherina Vondra will probate granted and will admitted on Joseph Muras testimony. John Patek Sr named independent executor without bond. Alfonso Grill Joe Muras Isidor Simper named appraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyvonna Flowers
Stayton
Edward Schaefer
Wm. C. Migl
John Patek Sr
Alfonso Grill
Joe Muras
Isidor Simper
Army letters from Victor Meyer describe life in Australia
Victor Meyer, in Australia since January, writes to his parents about air raids and seeing Allied planes shoot down enemy aircraft. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. O. S. T. Meyer and has served almost three years. Also noted is Adolf Baros, son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Baros, in the navy in the Panama Canal Zone, recently promoted to radioman second class. Mrs. O. C. Henkhaus returns from Rusk and Mrs. Oran Davis visits with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Meyer
Australia
Victor
O. S. T. Meyer
Adolf Baros
John J. Baros
Panama Canal Zone
O. C. Henkhaus
Rusk
Oran Davis
Lavaca County Cotton Producers Notice
At the Lavaca County ACA weekly meeting July 1 was set as the official date when cotton reaches the boiling stage for ACP purposes. Over planted producers must destroy excess acreage before that date or within 10 days after notice of measurements, whichever is later. Secretary Lavaca ACA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
ACA
Lavaca
Oo. Aca
Red Cross Notes Urge Knitters for War Quota
The Red Cross reports Mrs. Leon Maker received a medal for knitting and calls for volunteers to knit or sew. A new shipment of sewing and wool arrived this week and there is a rush order for army and navy sweaters. The secretary appeals to all who can to join the knitters and help Shiner meet its quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Leon Maker
Army
Navy
Shiner
Scrap rubber drive urged to back wartime rationing
Citizens are urged to donate all usable scrap rubber from homes garages and offices to support the national campaign. The appeal stresses that every mat trunk or small piece adds to a larger pile and helps prevent gasoline rationing while aiding the war effort. Take items to any service station collection center and contribute patriotically.
Baby Girl Born To Mr And Mrs Carl Little
Mr and Mrs Carl M Little of San Antonio welcome a baby girl born on June 4. The couple now has two daughters with the mother formerly known as Miss Pearl Rabe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl M. Little
San Antonio
Miss Pearl Rabe
Edinburg Visitors Roam City as Vacation Week Abroad
C R Longorio Jr of Edinburg accompanies by cousin J R Longorio Jr of Edinburg spend a few days in our city. Mrs Paul Berckenhoff of Wolters Bros force is on her vacation this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Longorio Jr
Edinburg
J. R. Longorio Jr
Our City
Paul Berckenhoff
Wolters Bros. Force
Nuptials Held Saturday in St. Josephs Yoakum Church
Miss Mary Dolezal and Mr Otto Michalec wed in an 8 am ceremony at St. Josephs Church Yoakum with Rev H V Hug officiating. Attendants wore orchid hydrangeas and daisies. couple left for Lake Charles Louisiana after a dinner at the bride's home. The bride is a former Duncan Field employee and the groom works at Sub-Depot Duncan Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Church
Yoakum
Mary Dolezal
John Dolezal
Otto Michalec
Steve Michalec
H. V. Hug
Gene Hermes
Otto Kubenka
Lorene Michalec
Loyalla Wendel
Laddie Michalec
Arnold Kram
Della Michalec
Lake Charles
Louisiana
Duncan Field
The
Gazette
Wanted at Once Civilian Defense Volunteers Train
Thirty civilian defense volunteers are needed immediately to train for uncompleted branches of Civilian Defense. Register with the Chief Fire Department to join and receive instruction and assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civilian Defense
Chief Fire Department
Fifth Registration To Be Held June 30
Approximately 220000 young Texans aged eighteen to twenty must register on June 30. General J. Watt Page, State Selective Service Director, announced that men born between January 1 1922 and June 30 1924 must register from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday June 30 and provide correct addresses for official communications. He added this fifth registration completes the inventory of the Nation's potential manpower, though men under twenty are not yet subject to induction for combat duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Watt Page
State Selective Service
General Page
Registration at Dreyer School House June 30 1942
Selective Service registration set for June 30 1942 at the Dreyer School House between 7 a m and 9 p m. Registration location and hours detailed for local enrollees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreyer School
Hospital Patients and Dismissals Listed by Towns
The local hospital reports current patients including Mrs H P Schaefer Schulenburg Louis Reindl Mrs Jim Zidek Milton Mrs Adolph Zander Shiner Mrs A J Zrazavy Dilley Gladyg Fikac Sweet Home Joe Kurtz Yoakum Dismissed patients are Mrs L F Mazoch John Kobersky Henry Raabe Weimar Louis Havel Sweet Home Mrs Frank Patek Mrs Ed Opella Shiner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Schaefer
Schulenburg
Louis Reindl
Jim Zidek
Moulton
Adolph Zander
Shiner
A. J. Zrazavy
Dilley
Gladyg Fikac
Sweet Home
Joe Kurtz
Yoakum
L. F. Mazoch
John Kobersky
Henry Raabe
Weimar
Louis Havel
Frank Patek
Ed. Opella
Miss Bertha Dworsky Not Among Casualties
Mrs Elo Wolters received a Washington Red Cross message stating Miss Bertha Dworsky second lieutenant in the Army Nursing Corps was not a casualty when Corregidor fell. Her location is unknown, but the news brought joy to friends here, and she was informed to her mother Mrs Annie Dworsky of Hallettsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elo Wolters
Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Bertha Dworsky
Army Nursing Corps
Dworsky
Civilian Defense volunteers urged to contact Paul Klekar
Civilians who trained in first aid or observation duty are reminded to report their station in case of an air raid. Those on observation duty are exempt from Civilian Defense duties. Please contact Paul Klekar immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Klekar
Texas Leads Out In Traffic Deaths
Texas reports a 19 percent drop in traffic fatalities in the first five months of 1942 as patrolling, enforcement, and curbs on speeding reduce deaths. Houston tops cities over 100,000 for fatalities. Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio follow. Beaumont and Corpus Christi show mid-range ranks in smaller cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Homer Garrison
Houston
Galveston
Dallas
Fort Worth
San Antonio
el Paso
Beaumont
Corpus Christi
Waco
Auxiliary Police Training Planned in Austin
State Police Director Homer Garrizon announced a training school for instructors of Auxiliary Police to be held soon at Public Safety Headquarters in Austin. The course, developed with Governor Coke R Stevenson and R E Smith, involves about 42 hours of instruction and will use State Police classrooms with dormitory housing for regular law enforcement members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Department of Public Safety
Homer Garrizon
Coke R. Stevenson
R. E. Smith
Garrison
State Police
Garden Club Notes Hostess Leads June Meeting
Miss Mayme Merseburger hosted the Garden Club gathering on June 19. Members Edgar Wolters Ernest Hajek Rudie Valenta and O C Henkhaus were chosen for the hospital flower committee. Iris rhizome planting was discussed with August orders planned. Mrs A L Valek to host in July. Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Merseburger
Edgar Wolters
Ernest Hajek
Rudie Valenta
O. C. Henkhaus
A. L. Valek
Guests Honored by Mrs Trautwein for Card Games
Mrs J L Quicksall Jr and Miss Allyne Quicksall of Waco were hosted by Mrs Louis Trautwein on Saturday for table games. Summer flowers brightened the rooms, patrons enjoyed two course refreshments, with Mrs Quicksall and Mrs J C Blohm winning high scores in forty two and bridge respectively. The afternoon was spent with the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Quicksall, Jr
Allyne Quicksall
Waco
Louis Trautwein
Quicksall
J. C. Blohm
Dr. Bartak To Speak Thursday Night In High School Gym
Dr. J. P. Bartak will address seniors and others at the High School Gym on June 25. Recently returning from a Nazi-dominated region, he will recount his experiences in an educational program. The event opens with a band concert at 8 45 PM, followed by an introduction by Paul R. Otto, president of the school board, and Bartak's address at 9 20 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bartak
J. P. Bartak
Bartak
Paul R. Otto
Czech Bible of 1488 shown in Shiner church
Dr J P Bartak displayed a rare Czech Bible dated 1488 at the Methodist Sunday School last Sunday. The lone American exhibition marks the treasure as four years older than Columbus discovery and the Shiner Church becomes the first in the country to view it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
J. P. Bartak
American
America
Shiner Church
Bartak
Sugar ration unchanged with revised stamp values
Sugar stamps No. 5 and 6 rise to two pounds each covering four weeks. Stamp No. 4 expires June 27. Stamp No. 5 valid until July 26. Stamp No. 6 valid until August 22. Grocers will handle fewer stamps under the plan.
A Real Catch Reveals Hidden Boyhood Trait
Elo Henkhaus Sr drove into town with Otto Fisseler and Otto Glatzert to display a 35 lb yellow cat caught Saturday morning. The fish story notes this was Elo's first fishing attempt in forty years, part of a catch totaling over fifty pounds. It playfully credits his dairy herd knowledge with an unexpected fishing flair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elo Henkhaus
Otto Fisseler
Otto Glatzert
Married men eligible for coast guard training school
All married and single men aged 20 to 30 with at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two one semester courses in college mathematics may apply for Officer’s Training School. The Coast Guard is now accepting applications. Information available at the Houston Sub-Recruiting Station, 210 Medical Arts Building, Houston, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Guard
Houston
Medical Arts
Texas
Midway Home Demonstration Club Meets at Hurta Home
The Midway Home Demonstration Club will meet Friday June 26 at the home of Mrs. John Hurta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway Home Demonstration Club
John Hurta
Special Alderman Election Ordered in Shiner Texas
City Council of Shiner orders a special election for June 30 1942 to fill the unexpired Alderman term after C J Garbade becomes mayor. Election at City Hall with F R Mergenthaler as judge. polls open 8 AM close 6 PM. Candidates must file with City Secretary by June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Shiner
Ae. J. Garbade
J. M. Canon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Postoffice
Business Men’s Club
Jos. Barton
Christian Science Services
K. J. Z. T. Meeting
Garden Club
Coast Guard Training School
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