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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
1
At a special school board meeting on Monday night Miss Rebecca Carolyn Glass of Bryan was elected to replace resigning home economics teacher Mrs Henrietta Forke. Glass is a CIA graduate and highly recommended.
A well attended picnic at Dickson School last Sunday featured a noon dinner, games, and entertainment. Principal speaker Olin Culberson candidate for Railroad Commissioner joined Judge C. L. Stavinoha and Monte McCord, among others, in addressing attendees before a dance powered by Patek's Orchestra.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church announces English services on the second Sunday of each month at 3 pm and German services on the fourth Sunday. Visitors are cordially welcomed to both services.
The weekly Christian Science service outlines the Golden Text from II Peter 1 21 and cites Luke 17 20 21 where Jesus declares the Kingdom of God is within you The readings emphasize divine inspiration rather than human will and point to spiritual discernment across the faith community.
United Dr Martin Luther Church invites friends and the community to an Ice Cream Social on Thursday the 27th. Candidates are urged to come for fellowship, not speeches. Last Sunday's service featured a pastorally strong installation of Lutheran Men's Club officers. Rev Richard Schuetze invites attendance to hear a gospel message on Christ calling Peter to be a fisher of men.
Monsignor L. P. Netardus honored on his feast and birthday at Sts Cyril and Methodius Parish hall. Rev A Drozd Rev H Hug Rev E Bily Jos Muras and Emil Weselsky spoke of his years of service in Shiner. The event, sponsored by the Robe Z T Society, featured a supper and music by Pateks band and a special family band.
The Dreyer Grange thanks friends for patronage at a Game Night benefiting the Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation for Crippled Children. A neat sum of 35.41 dollars was raised and turned over to foundation officials, who express sincere gratitude.
Shiner Brewers face Weimar Wildcats at Welhausen Diamond on Sunday at 3 30 p m in a local junior league clash. The game showcases two neighboring teams with a shared rivalry and a chance to claim early season bragging rights.
Two unusual items arrived at the Gazette office this week. A Plymouth Rock chick with four legs and feet, its back slightly longer than normal, was presented by Mrs. Peter Zbranek. A two tone red and white corn cob, brought by John Behlen, had kernels described as two to one white.
A Business Men's Club meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 7 p m at Meyer's Modern Cafe. Members are invited to discuss upcoming events and community projects.
Community notice invites all to an ice cream supper at the Lutheran Church on June 27. Church members urge attendance, with doors opening in the evening and proceeds supporting church activities.
Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. led by T. H. McDonald. Sermon at 11 a.m. by the Pastor. Training Union at 7 p.m. led by Mrs. Rayford Harris. Evening sermon at 8 p.m. by the Pastor. Wednesday service at 8 p.m. remains part of the weekly schedule.
A caravan of cars from Weimar toured the city Tuesday inviting residents to spend Independence Day in Weimar for the first Cucumber Festival. An advertisement with full details appears elsewhere in the Gazette.
A beautiful wedding united Oscar Fisseler and Regina Seidenberger at Sts Cyril and Methodius Church Monday at 8 AM. The bride wore white net over lus vain satin with a veil of tulle and gladioli bouquet. Mons L P Netardus officiated. attendants were Ewald Seidenberger and Evelyn Seidenberger. The groom works for Kaspar Wire Works. they plan a home in the Tonie Pustka residence after a wedding trip.
Joe Barta son of Mrs Joe Matus and Miss Erna Dolejsi daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Dolejsi wed Tuesday at 7 pm in Yoakum Catholic rectory with Rev H V Hug officiating. Witnesses were Joe Hartl and Frank Colossi. After, relatives shared a supper at the bride’s home. They will live in Yoakum an apartment, groom employed by Gulf Company.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Brosch came back Sunday from an extended stay with Dr E A Brosch in Wichita Falls. They were joined by Edwin Jr and James W sons of the couple who plan to spend their vacation with grandmother Brosch here.
The Wolters-Herder family Association held its sixth annual session at Blucher Park dedicating the day to E F Wolters and wife on their fiftieth anniversary. Six Praha baseball players were injured in a truck crash near Shiner Yorkam highway Sunday. Anton Rudolph Jr. remained unconscious, others suffered fractures and injuries.
About 50 Shiner residents joined others from Hallettsville Sublime Gonzales and Seguin in San Antonio for a Greyhound Bus Line hearing on a proposed service between Gonzales and Eagle Lake via Shiner Hallettsville and Sheridan. The proposal would offer a distinct advantage to towns lacking bus service.
A 2 year old, Albert Svatek, died in Wharton County after a loaded 22 rifle accidentally discharged by his 10 year old brother near Iago. The child died soon after at Caney Valley hospital. Surviving are his parents, two brothers, two sisters, and grandparents. Funeral was held Friday at 9 am in Wharton with many local relatives attending. The tragedy underscores unsafe handling of firearms in homes.
The 4 H Encampment at Blucher Park Shiner runs June 26 and 27 1940 with a full two day schedule. Activities include opening meeting songs invocation by Rev Smith registration led by 4 H Girls election of camp officers welcome address by L E Denmark secretary Shin er Chamber of Commerce various demonstrations and talks on topics like personality development health birds and table manners. Evening events feature a ball game supper music exhibits a 4 H girls and boys style show and a wildlife camp report. Next day includes breakfast health talk birds demonstration finishing high school shells and camp president announcements with short course delegates.
Shiner Brewers beat Flatonia in a close game as runs came from Marcak with key RBIs. Hutchens and Marcak stole bases, Dunbar and Pichoda executed sacrifices. Mueller allowed five hits, Baker one. Umpires McDonald and Cooper. Next Sunday the Brewers face Weimar with top pitchers Polack and Baker scheduled for 3 30 p m.
A committee is appointed to solicit funds to meet Shiner's quota for relief. Individuals are urged to donations at First National Bank now. This week's collections include Lutheran Ladies Aid, Lutheran Church, Mrs J P Bartak, Joe Novak, Friedr Kram, and others. Supper at the Lutheran Church on June 27 invites all.
An old Texas A and M Extension Service warning advises using sodium fluoride or mixed flour to kill cockroaches, dusting along room edges and cracks with a dust gun at dusk. Entomologist Cameron Siddall cautions toxicity to humans and pets and suggests ground pyrethrum near children, while noting sprays are ineffective unless insects are struck.
Mr and Mrs John Valenta and Miss Caroline spent Sunday with relatives in San Antonio. Miss Caroline had spent the past week in the city and returned home with them.
Announcement notes the arrival of Henry Lee Schier with a 12 pound birth on Monday June 24 at 6 45 p m. Henry is welcomed by a sister. Dennis Chas Zapalac weighs 9 1/2 pounds born June 20 to Chas and Alama Zapalac. Mary Wright is a girl born July 4 to Kemp of Port Arthur for Mr Me M Richter of Houston and Kemp 401 planning move to New York.
Walter Goetz plans to open a produce store in Blohm and will feature poultry eggs and assorted produce in a matinee style launch. He invites customers to give him a trial and help establish the new shop.
Meet your friends at the Ice Cream Social hosted by the Lutheran Church on Thursday night. The community gathering offers dessert and conversations in a friendly town event.
Dreyer School hosted All Game Night last Thursday with County Supt. G. E. Bradley as speaker. The event sponsored by Dreyer Grange raised 35.41 for the Gonzales Warm Spring Foundation as attendees enjoyed games, cats and other amusements.
The Shiner Cubs hold their monthly meeting at Welhausen Dam on Friday June 28 at 7 30 pm. A short session precedes games and a marsh mellow roast. Cubs will display nature collections and Don Doodles. A cub must be accompanied by at least one parent to receive his badge or award.
The Lutheran Ladies Aid invites the public and candidates to an ice cream social on Thursday night June 27 on the church lawn. Members are asked to bring lunch.
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