Golden Wedding Celebrated at Shiner for John Behlen Sr and Ann Mueller
Mr and Mrs John Behlen Sr celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last Thursday at their Shiner home with children and relatives in attendance from Weimar Moulton Cuero Stockdale Yoakum Cost San Antonio and other towns. John Behlen Sr and Ann Mueller married in Oldenburg Germany on June 19 1874 and came to America in 1880 settling first at Weimar then Livaca County later moving to Shiner where they have lived fourteen years. Their two sons and one daughter 14 grandchildren and a sonstill active in church attended. Gifts included a gilded wreath and a lithographed marriage certificate from Weimar relatives. Refreshments were served as the Gazette offers congratulations and best wishes for many more golden years.
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John Behlen
Shiner
Weimar
Moulton
Cuero
Stockdale
Yoakum
Cost
San Antonio
Ann Mueller
Oldenburg
Germany
America
Livaca County
John Behlen, Jr
Gebren Behlen
Cost, Texas
Chas. Flessner
Texas
Behlen
United Dr. Martin Luther Church
Rain Delays Luther League Meeting. Sermons Pleasing
Rain interfered with the State Luther League gathering set for last Sunday causing a rainout. The local congregation enjoyed two sermons by Rev. Pfenninger and Rev. Wolfsdorf who spoke on his year abroad in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Pfenninger
Europe
Wolfsdorf
Barbecue and Dance at Green School Sunday July 13 1924
Come One Come All for a big barbecue and dance at Green School on Sunday July 13 1924. Barbecue dinner starts at 11 A M and refreshments of all kinds will be on the grounds. Enjoy good music day and night as organized by the committee.
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Green School
On to Hallettsville Next Monday
The Firemen's celebration, rained out last Monday, will be held in grand style next Monday June 30th. The Gazette reports the event and hopes for strong community representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Summer Normal Notes in Lawsca County Shiner
The Lawsca County Summer Normal in Shiner proves highly successful with 99 students enrolled after two weeks. The school operates smoothly under strong support from the town and local merchants, including a $150 contribution from the Commercial Club.
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Lawsca County
Shiner
Summer Normal thrives on town cooperation
All this shows what a town can do when all forces work in harmony. As a result of the above co operation the Summer Normal is turning out to be an overwhelming success financially and otherwise.
Summer events planned at Henkhaus home and campus
On Thursday evening July 3 an entertainment will be launched at the home of Mr and Mrs O C Henkhaus. On Friday afternoon July 11 an old fashioned watermelon slash will be held on the school campus with all invited. Later this summer R T Ellis secretary of the Texas Teachers Association of Fort Worth is expected to speak to Shiner residents and the student body on the needs of the schools of Texas.
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O. C. Henkhaus
Texas Teachers Association
R. T. Ellis
Fort Worth
Shiner
Texas
The Normal to Observe July Fourth Dismissal
The Normal will observe July 4th by dismissing work for the day as reported by the newsroom.
Class in Primary and Intermediate Summer School Rolls Up Names
A compiled list of students and staff across several classes and specials. Primary students include Annie Felix Hyt ner Audrey Ernestine Ethlyn Kuhn Adolph Frank Petru and others. Intermediate summer school features Irene Henkhaus August Mary Matilda Aldrich Stiborek and more. Specials in expression list Mother Augustine Sister Teresa Josephine Gladys Irene Turk Roxie Burke and Sister Francis.
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Annie
Felix
Hytner
Audrey
Ernestine
Ethlyn Kuhn
Adolph
Frank Petru
Victor
Frederick Jaks
Arnold Elster
Eline Estelle Zappe
Evelyn Polak
E. J. Henkhaus
Pauline Schober
Margaret Eric Leslie
Dorothy Jean Blohm
June Rose Jaroszewski
Helen Schultze
Annie Morkovsky
William Werdtland III
Carlos Dean Monroe
Irene Henkhaus
August
Mary
Matilda
Aldrich Stiborek
Mary Hubner
Mary Morkovsky
Ernestine Kuhn
Benjamin Novak
Eline Zapps
Charlie
Julius
Vaclav Petru
Georgie
Laddie Konecny
Laddie Janecek
Mother Augustine
Teresa
Josephine
Gladys
Irene Turk
Roxie Burke
Annie Louise Plageman
Francis
Normal enrollment record for Strauss and new enrollees
Richard Strauss Jr tops the list as number 100 in Normal enrollment. Gweneth Everett and Carl Grahmann are reported as new enrollments at the Normal over the previous weekend.
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Richard Strauss, Jr
Gweneth Everett
Carl Grahmann
Name of Adolf Stiborek Added to Roll of Summer Normal Students
The name of Adolf Stiborek was unintentionally omitted from the roll of Summer Normal Students last week, so we gladly call attention to it this week.
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Adolf Stiborek
Oil drillers Reach 1600 Feet in Deep Rock Strata
The latest report from the oil well states drillers have penetrated deep rock strata and are now down 1600 feet. Favorable mineral formations are indicated as the operation continues.
Officers Installed for O E S Chapter in Formal Ceremony
Past Matron Mae Hughs served as Installing Officer with Julia Wolters acting as Marshal. Mrs BE Burke received the Past Matron's jewel from the chapter. New officers include Mrs Lillie Wendtland as W M Walter Schmidt as W P Miss Ernestine Mergenthaler as A M Mrs Isabel Thulemeyer as Cond Meta Valenta as A Cond Miss Leonida Schuhman as Sect Mr C J Garbade as Treas Ophelia Rogge as Chaplain Lassie Walters as Marshal Effie Hughs as Organist Mae Hugris as Warder Cecile Plageman as Senti nel Tommie Amsler as Ada Lizzie Lichey Ruth Emma Runk Esther Hilda Lichey Martha Julia Wolters as Electa.
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Lillie Wendtland
W. M
Walter Schmidt
W. P
Ernestine Mergenthaler
A. M
Isabel Thulemeyer
Meta Valenta
Leonida Schuhman
C. J. Garbade
Treas
Ophelia Rogge
Lassie Walters
Effie Hughs
Mae Hugris
Six O clock Dinner In Old Maids Club Night
In a small hamlet an Old Maids Club dictated a dinner party penalty for leaving the club. Mrs. Alfred Merseburger hosted a six oclock dinner at her mother’s home last Wednesday. Attendees included Miss Stella Wolters Selma Alma Kempe Ernestine Mergenthaler Valentina Vlasta Marik Mayme Merseburger and Mesdames E. L. Merrem Elo Willemann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Merseburger
Stella Wolters
Selma
Alma Kempe
Ernestine Mergenthaler
Valentina
Vlasta Marik
Mayme Merseburger
Mesdames E. L. Merrem
Elo Willemann
O W Miller Recovers After Weeklong Illness
O W Miller returns to activity after a week of illness, resuming daily duties and routines. Hospital or doctor details are not provided, but the timeline confirms a full recovery and return to normal schedules.
Butterfly Mah Jongg Party at Mrs Amster’s in Austin
Mrs. C Amster hosted an elegant Mah Jongg party in Austin lasting afternoon to six with a butterfly theme. Guests included Mrs F M Wagner who had high score and Mrs Rudy Valenta with low score, honored guest Ballard Fry received a prize.
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C. ©. Amsler
Fry
Austin
F.M. Wagner
Rudy Valenta
Ballard Fry
Pepsinated Calomel Is Better Than Old Time Sickening Kind
An advertisement claims pepsinated calomel with pepsin is gentler and effective for indigestion biliousness bad colds constipation and sick headaches. It promises quick pleasant relief with one small tablet at bedtime and notes KUAN'S DRUG STORE endorsement.
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Kuan
Silver Tea With Mrs Gehrels Hosts Methodist Aid
A pleasant afternoon hosted by Mrs Gehrels and the Methodist Aid Society featured song prayer and a lesson on Joshua focusing on redemption and possession. Seats to be lowered and new ones made with refreshments raising six dollars. Miss Louise Thulemeyer contributed piano numbers as guests enjoyed practical business and social time.
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Israel
Louise Thulemeyer
Mrs F Wagner Hosts Coffee Hour at Attractive Home
Mrs Frank Wagner entertained several tables of 500 last Friday afternoon in a peri winkle themed home gathering. Mint cups lavender candies and hand painted tallies complemented the decor as 116 plates were served, with high score prizes awarded to Mrs Victor Wolters and Louise Thulemeyer.
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Frank Wagner
Macha Couple Return From Extended Motor Trip
Mr and Mrs J J Macha and Estelle return from an extended trip to Bomarton and Seymour. On the way home from Fort Worth to Shiner he says the journey was a constant detour due to water, with frequent delays waiting for smaller streams to recede enough for crossings.
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J. J Macha
Estelle
Bomarton
Seymour
Ft. Worth
Shiner
Dr J D Gray Visits Shiner On Professional Trips
Dr J D Gray of Yoakum has made several professional visits to Shiner recently for medical consultations and related work, continuing a pattern of regional patient outreach and collaboration with local practitioners.
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J. D. Gray
Yoakum
Shiner
K B Oil and Gas Co Directors to Close Stock Sale
At a special directors meeting K B Oil and Gas Co decided to close the books on July 1st and no further stock will be offered for sale after that date. Only a few days remain to purchase stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. B. Oilard Gas Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Davis Straw
Wall Bros
Wilson Bros. Hosiery
Wilson Bros
Wilson Bros. Neckwear
J.C. Blohm & Son
Penper Shiner
Tomes
M. Nepomucene
M. Bohumila
O.E.S
O. W. Miller
Mrs. F. Wagner
Victor Wolters
Coty
Mesdames Vittor Wolters
Herman Hollman
C. C. Amsler
A. Merseburger
L. G. Valenta
Walter Muecke
Louis Fink
Elo Henkhaus
John Kasper
Mae Hughs
Leonida Schuhmann
Mayme Marsebureer
Nora Huebner
Stella Helmers
Cora Berckenhoff
Mabel Merrem
A. A. Darilek
K.B. Oil and Gas Co
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