Charlottenburg 13 year old wins A M short course trip
Calvin Hinze of Charlottenburg a 4 H Club member earns a free trip to the A M short course with all expenses paid. The event runs July 6 to 8 at the A M College after he was awarded for caring for seven sheep yielding 62 pounds of wool. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Paul F Hinze and lauded for his achievement.
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Calvin Hinze
Charlottenburg
A. & M. College
Calvin
Paul F. Hinze
Baptist Notes On A Crowded Sunday Service
The Baptist Church held a large morning service last Sunday featuring missionary Bro. Chas. Culpepper who spoke with firsthand information. Attendance was the largest since the pastor’s arrival, and a significant baptismal service occurred at Waelder as a result of Saturn’s sermon series. Association worker Robert R. Patterson stayed a few days to assist with Sunday School work and establish a preaching plan.
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Baptist Church
Chas. Culpepper
Waelder
Saturn
Robert R. Patterson
S. S
Three Negroes Die In Cold Blood Murderer Escapes
A triple murder occurred at Otis Shelton’s home near town on Sunday night. Mose Shelton shot Evia Mae Shelton Williams Lizzie Caesar and killed them before fleeing. Bloodhounds tracked him briefly Monday but the suspect vanished into the night. Local pursuit continued with Deputy Sheriff and posse members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Shelton
Cdl
Mose Shelton
Evia Mae Shelton
Lizzie Caesar
Charles A. Williams
Williams
Evin Shelton
Lizzie Caessar
Evia Shelton
Viola Douglas
Claytonia Shelton
Viola
Theo. Long
H. W. Strickler
Shelton
Lizzie Casear
State Penitentiary
McElroy
Wil
Red Tag Sale Now On at Western Auto
Sale bargains at Western Auto Associate Store with discounts advertised as red tag offers. Sale ends July 2 and covers select merchandise across the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Auto Associate
Four Men and a Prayer at Palace Theatre
A stirring melodrama about munitions manufacturing and intrigue spanning South America India Africa and other exciting places. Palace Theatre shows on Sunday and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
India
Africa
Palace Theatre
Picha Chumchal Family Vacation in Galveston
Mr and Mrs F W Picha and Mr and Mrs A J Chumchal with their son Adolph Alvin spent their vacation last week with relatives and friends at Galveston.
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F. W. Picha
A. J. Chumchal
Adolph Alvin
Galveston
Christian Science Lesson Sermon Sunday July 3
The Lesson Sermon topic for all Christ Scientist churches on Sunday July 3 at 11 am centers on God and salvation. The golden text from Psalms 20 5 proclaims We will rejoice in thy salvation and in the name of our God we will set us our banners. The note adds Courage as a virtue championing right.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Cicero
Baptist Church invites worship with J. W. Burns pastor
Sunday School begins at 10 a m followed by a preaching service at 11 a m A prayer meeting is held Wednesday evening at 8 p m Congregational invitation to worship remains open and warm.
Special Services Begin at Methodist Church
Rev A Guyon started a series of special services at the Methodist Church Sunday night with assistance from Rev J C Wilson of Waelder The schedule calls for services each morning at 9 oclock and each evening at 3 oclock The public is invited to attend for spiritual uplift in their religious living
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A. Guyon
Methodist Church
J. C. Wilson
Waelder
Expression and Public Speaking Offered in Shiner
Shiner will offer a special instructor in Expression and Public Speaking this fall. Mrs. Ella E. Lane resumes her former profession after studying the Curry System and completing a review course. Arrangements with Shiner High School and St. Ludmila's Academy set studio hours in schools for enrolled pupils. Classes are limited. contact Mrs. Lane at once by phone 554.
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Shiner
Ella E. Lane
the Gazette
Shiner High School
St. Ludmila’s Academy
Lane
Local Farmers League Elects Officers in Hallettsville
A meeting of Lavaca County Farmers League presidents was held in Hallettsville Court House on Saturday June 25 at 8:00. O E Hermes Sweet Home was named President Jaro Kouba Shiner Vice President and Leo Ebner Koerth Secretary Treasurer. The Lavaca County County Convention will be at Sulphur Park early August with date to be announced. Hallettsville branch meets in late July.
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Farmer’s League
Lavaca County
Court House
Hallettsville
O. E. Hermes
Sweet Home
Jaro Kouba
Shiner
Leo Ebner
Koerth
Sulphur Park
Swimming Party at Sulphur Park Brings Club and Parents Together
Last Friday evening June 24 the Lutheran Junior Choral Club members and some of their parents enjoyed a swimming party and lunch at Sulphur Park. The group shared sandwiches chips cookies cakes and soda in a wholesome gathering. A most delightful evening was enjoyed by all.
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Lutheran Junior Choral Club
Sulphur Park
Hichenlaub Lodge No 34 O D H S Sets July 4 Meeting
Members of Hichenlaub Lodge No 34 O D H S will meet July 4 at 3 pm in City Hall. All members are invited to attend.
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Hichenlaub Lodge No. 34
City Hall
Murderer Ends Fatal Relatives Shooting at Hallettsville
In a disturbing act at a Hallettsville yard, a man killed multiple relatives and two escaped girls fled. Lizzie Caesar and Charlie Williams died in Dunner Hospital within hours and Monday morning respectively, while police consider possible insanity upon motive and plan. Otis Shelton was away in Goliad at the time.
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Liams
Williams
Mose Shelton
Lizzie Caesar
Chas
Dunner Hospital
Otis Shelton
Evin Shelton
Goliad
Hallettsville
New Era-Herald
Stores to Close on Monday July Fourth Holiday
All stores will be closed on Monday July 4th. Citizens are advised to plan in advance and do shopping on Saturday to avoid delays and crowds.
Charlottenburg School Elects Teachers
The Charlottenburg trustees elect Prof and Mrs Alb Bartram as teachers for the upcoming term. Bartram brings 22 years of experience across three schools and is highly recommended. The community notes the departure of Mr and Mrs Tamkoe for better pay elsewhere.
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Charlottenburg
Alb. Bartram
Bartram
Tamkoe
Dinner Visit Highlights Ke r rville Ranch Life
Mr W L Martin of our city dined with Jim mie R Howard a former Shiner resident now living near Kerrville on a sheep cattle ranch He mentions Howard lost 60 sheep to police dogs Mrs Howard has killed 15 deer to date Martin enjoyed the visit and Howard asks to be remembered to friends back home
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W. L. Martin
Jimmie R. Howard
Mr. Howard
Shiner
Kerrville
Mrs. Howard
Mr. Martin
Howard
Girls 4H Camp a Big Success at Blucher Park
Forty two 4 H club girls attended a county wide camp at Blucher Park from June 23 to 24 with seven clubs represented. Annie Apts presided, Ollie Vrana acted as secretary, and delegates introduced themselves. The event featured games, etiquette talk, songs, hikes, and folk activities.
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Blucher Park
Shiner
Amp
Annie Apts
Charlottenburg
Ollie Vrana
Moravia
Welhausen Park
Guests at Ernest Hajek home Sunday
Guests in the Ernest Hajek home last Sunday included Mr and Mrs Julius Kutac Jr and Mrs Frank Pechacek of Flatonia Mr Adolf Bohuslav and a family from Hallettsville.
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Ernest Hajek
Julius Kutac,Jr
Frank Pechacek
Flatonia
Adolf Bohuslav
Hallettsville
Business Men's Club Sees 16 Attend June Session at Palace Café
The Business Men's Club met June 23 at the Palace Café with 16 members present. President A A Schramm opened with greetings to Edgar Gloor of Temple Lumber Co. No treasurer report or committee reports were given. Flowers bill paid for Henry Klos. Vera Hauschild's surgery at Marlin yielded favorable news. Mrs Lane expects to return home this weekend. Meeting adjourned.
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Business Men’s Club
Palace Cafe
A. A. Schramm
Edgar Gloor
Temple Lumber Co
Henry Klos
B. R. Holchak
Vera Hauschild
Marlin
Schramm
Lane
W.C. Schmidt
Protem
Flatonia Prepares for State Convention Procession and Mass
Flatonia Texas hosts the K I T state convention in three days starting July 10. A 9 45 a m procession opens activities followed by a solemn high mass sung by Msgr L P Netardus of Shiner. Welcome addresses are given by Father J O Pustka L J Sandera and Mayor M Fernau Jr with response by A J Kallus.
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Flatonia
Texas
L. P. Netardus of
Shiner
J. O. Pustka
L. J. Sandera
M. Fernau Jr
A. J. Kallus
Leper Taken to Hospital in Lavaca County
Lavaca County sent its first leprosy case to the Carrville leper colony in Louisiana this week. A 20 year old youth, long suspected, was diagnosed after microscopic tests by a San Antonio physician and corroborated by Dr. Fredrick A. Johannsen of the U S Marine Hospital at Carrville who accompanied the patient there.
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Hallettsville
Lavaca County
Carrville
San Antonio
Fredrick A. Johannsen
U. S. Marine Hospital
Local residents share visits and travel notes
Mr and Mrs Edgar Wolters and Edie returned from a pleasant western state vacation. E J Merrem came back from Marlin after hot baths and treatments. Paul Elekar at Elkins Store enjoys a week off. Selma Kempe returned to Dallas from a stay with relatives. D L Hudson candidate for county clerk greeted supporters Monday. Mrs Gustave Wolters and Mrs Edwin Pohler spent Wednesday in Austin. Kenneth Key Hoffmann left for San Antonio with aunt Mrs Gustave Wolters. Glenn Wagener from Houston weekend at home, prior trip to California. Veronica Baca and Maurine Riske spent week in Kerrville for Methodist Encampment. Julius and Clarice Hollman from the University visited over the weekend. Peck Welhausen hosted guests Virgil Zink and J W Oppert of Louisville, Mrs Mayme Gonert and Miss Bessie Koeh of San Antonio.
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Edgar Wolters
Edie
E. J. Merrem
Marlin
Paul Elekar
Elkins
Selma Kempe
Dallas
D. L. Hudson
Gustave Wolters
Edwin Pohler
Austin
Kenneth Key Hoffmann
San Antonio
Glenn Wagener
Houston
Glenn
California
Veronica Baca
Maurine Riske
Kerrville
Julius
Clarice Hollman
The
University
Peck Welhausen
Messrs
Virgil Zink
J. W. Oppert
Louisville
Mayme Qonert
Migs
In Memory of Leo Strauss and Loyal Gazette Colleague
An obituary tribute recalling Leo Strauss as a kind, helpful friend and stalwart supporter of the Gazette. The piece notes his cheerful responses to calls, leadership after a loss, and enduring memory among many friends, urging faith and acceptance until reunion.
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Leo Strauss
The
Gazette
Mr. Strauss
Skeleton buried in Lavaca County after 1937 disappearance
The skeleton believed to be Joseph Lewandowski was buried in Catholic Cemetery at Hallettsville after short services at Rabena's Funeral Home. Lewandowski, who vanished May 16, 1937, left with a suitcase found nearby. the cause of death remains undetermined.
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Hallettsville
Texas
Joseph Lewandowski
Joe Svetlik
Rabena
F. O. Beck
Lewandowski
Lewandowki
Visit Reflects Sickness and Gratitude in Wied Community
Miss Pauline Jaresh of Wied visits her sister Mrs. John Dolezal who has had a severe sick spell lately. The note expresses thanks for a bouquet of marigolds praised as fine as any grown in a hot house. Emil Hajek began a business journey to Hallettsville on Monday.
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Pauline Jaresh
Wied
John Dolezal
Pauline
Emil Hajek
Hallettsville Monay
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Killer
Christian Science Services
J. W. Burns
Charlottenburg School
Leo J. Strauss
Leo
Lavaca CO
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