Charlottenburg 4-H youth earns all expenses paid trip
Calvin Hinze an 18 year old member of the 4 H Club in Charlottenburg received a free trip to the A and M short course with all expenses paid. The Boys and Girls short course runs July 6 7 and 8 at the A and M College. He earned the award after caring for seven sheep yielding 62 pounds of wool. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Paul F Hinze and is praised for his achievement.
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Calvin Hinze
Charlottenburg
A. & M. College
Calvin
Paul F. Hinze
Baptist Notes on Sunday Service and Baptism at Waelder
Church notes praise the large attendance and impactful message by Missionary Chas Culpepper last Sunday. A baptismal service at Waelder followed a revival at Saturn. Associational worker Robert R. Patterson assists with Sunday school and revival planning after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Chas. Culpepper
Waelder
Saturn
Robert R. Patterson
S. S
Three Negroes slain as murder escapes in night chase
In a rare triple murder near Otis Shelton's home, Mose Shelton shot Evia Mae Shelton Lizzie Caesar and Charles A Williams, then fled as bloodhounds and a 20‑strong posse searched the area. Viola Douglas testified Shelton chased her with a knife before escaping into darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Shelton
Mose Shelton
Evia Mae Shelton
Lizzie Caesar
Charles A. Williams
Williams
Evin Shelton
Evia Shelton
Viola Douglas
Claytonia Shelton
Viola
Theo. Long
H. W. Strickler
Claytonia
Shelton
Lizzie Casear
State Penitentiary
McElroy
Wil
Save on Red Tag Sale at Western Auto Associate Store
Western Auto Associate Store advertises red tag savings with sale prices highlighted. Sale ends July 2 and features discounted merchandise across store departments for quick season clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Auto Associate
Four Men and a Prayer at Palace Theatre
A stirring melodrama about munitions manufacturing and intrigue unfolds at the Palace Theatre this Sunday and Monday with thrilling scenes set in South America, India, Africa and other exciting locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
India
Africa
Palace Theatre
Mr and Mrs Picha Chumchal and son visit Galveston
Mr and Mrs F W Picha Mr and Mrs A J Chumchal and son Adolph Alvin spent their vacation last week with relatives and friends at Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Picha
A. J. Chumchal
Adolph Alvin
Galveston
Christian Science Lesson Sunday Sermon July 3
The Church of Christ Scientist announces a Sunday service at 11 a.m. with God as the subject of the Lesson Sermon. The Golden Text from Psalms 20:5 reads we will rejoice in thy salvation and in the name of our God we will set us our banners. The quotation adds Cicero on courage as the virtue that champions right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Cicero
Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Invitation
Sunday School at 10 a m. Preaching at 11 a m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m. You are invited to worship with us.
Special Services Begin at Methodist Church
Rev A Guyon started a series of special services at the Methodist Church Sunday night to run all week. He is aided by Rev J C Wilson of Waelder. Morning prayers at 9 and evening services at 8 are open to the public for spiritual guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Guyon
Methodist Church
J. C. Wilson
Waelder
Odublic
Expression and Public Speaking Offered in Shiner
Shiner will offer a special instructor in Expression and Public Speaking this fall. Mrs. Ella E. Lane returns to teach after completing a Curry System review. Arrangements with Shiner High School and St. Ludmila's Academy set studio hours in schools. enrollment is open. Contact Mrs. Lane at Phone 34 to join soon.
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Shiner
Ella E. Lane
Shiner High School
St. Ludmila’s Academy
Lane
Farmers League of Lavaca County Elects Officers
A Lavaca County farmers meeting in Hallettsville elected O. E. Hermes of Sweet Home president Jaro Kouba of Shiner as vice president and Leo Ebner of Koerth as secretary treasurer. The county convention will be at Sulphur Park in early August with a Hallettsville branch meeting set for late July.
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Farmer’s League of
Lavaca County
Court House
Hallettsville
O. E. Hermes
Sweet Home
Jaro Kouba
Shiner
Leo Ebner
Koerth
Sulphur Park
Swimming Party At Sulphur Park By Lutheran Club
Last Friday evening June 24 the Lutheran Junior Choral Club members and some parents enjoyed a swimming party at Sulphur Park with a lunch of sandwiches chips cookies cakes and soda. A delightful evening was reported by the local reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Junior Choral Club
Sulphur Park
Eichenlaub Lodge to Meet July Fourth at City Hall
The members of Eichenlaub Lodge No. 34 O D H S will hold their next meeting on July 4 at 3 p m at City Hall. All members are invited to attend.
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Eichenlaub Lodge No. 34
City Hall
Notable double murder case shocks Hallettsville area
In a nighttime shooting spree at a yard, Lizzie Caesar and Charles Williams were fatally wounded. Mose Shelton and Otis Shelton were involved and later taken to Dunner Hospital where Williams died and Caesar died the next morning. Authorities note possible insanity or temporary insanity.
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Liams
Williams
Mose Shelton
Lizzie Caesar
Chas
Dunner Hospital
Otis Shelton
Evin Shelton
Goliad
Hallettsville New Era-Herald
All Stores To Close Monday For Fourth Of July
A notice states that all stores will be closed on Monday July 4 and urges residents to shop on Saturday to accommodate the holiday schedule.
Charlottenburg School Elects Teachers
Charlottenburg trustees elect Prof and Mrs Alb Bartram as teachers for the ensuing term. Mr Bartram has 22 years experience in three schools and is highly recommended. The writer praises his work and notes Charlottenburg is fortunate to have the couple. Mr and Mrs Tamkoe depart for better pay elsewhere and will be missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottenburg
Alb. Bartram
Bartram
Tamkoe
Dinner Visit to Kerrville Ranch by Former Shiner Resident
Mr. W. L. Martin of our city visited Jim mie R. Howard, a former Shiner resident now living near Kerrville on a ranch with sheep and cattle. Howard recently lost 60 sheep to police dogs, while Mrs. Howard has shot 15 deer to date. Martin enjoyed the trip and Howard asks to be remembered to old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Thursday 2 p m to Friday 4 p m with seven clubs represented. Annie Apts chaired the event with Ollie Vrana as secretary. Activities included games, songs, etiquette talk by Miss Morgan and a hike to Welhausen Park.
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Blucher Park
Shiner
Amp
Annie Apts
Charlottenburg
Ollie Vrana
Moravia
Welhausen Park
Guests at Hajek home Sunday include Kutac Pechacek Bohuslav family
Guests in the Ernest Hajek home last Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Julius Kutac, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pechacek of Flatonia, Mr. Adolf Bohuslav and family of Hallettaville.
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Ernest Hajek
Julius Kutac
Frank Pechacek
Flatonia
Adolf Bohuslav
Hallettaville
Business Men's Club Meeting Notes from June Session
The Business Men's Club met June 23 at the Palace Cafe with 16 members present. President A A Schramm presided and greeted Edgar Gloor of Temple Lumber Co local yard. Minutes approved, no treasurer’s report, no committees. Flowers bill paid. Vera Hauschild's Marlin visit reported favorable. Mrs Lane 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
Sec. Protem
Flatonia Prepares for State Convention
Flatonia Texas July 25 committees gear up for the State Convention K I T meeting here in 3 days starting July 10. A 9 45 a m procession opens the day with Monsignor L P Netardus of Shiner to sing a solemn high mass. Welcome addresses 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, under suspicion for some time, was diagnosed with microscopic tests by a San Antonio physician and corroborated by Dr. Fredrick A. Johannsen of the U S Marine Hospital at Carrville.
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Hallettsville
Lavaca County
Carrville
San Antonio
Fredrick A. Johannsen
U. S. Marine Hospital
Local residents and visitors share travels and visits
Mr and Mrs Edgar Wolters and Edie return from a Western state vacation. E J Merrem comes back from Marlin after hot baths and treatments. Paul Elekar enjoys a week’s vacation from Elkins Store. Selma Kempe returns to Dallas after visiting here. D L Hudson seeks county clerk post and greets supporters. Mrs Gustave Wolters and Mrs Edwin Pohler spend Wednesday in Austin. Kenneth Key Hoff noted. An aunt travels with a boy visiting San Antonio. Glenn Wagener of Houston weekend with family and trip to California. Veronica Baca and Maurine Riske attend Kerrville Methodist Encampment for Young People. Julius and Clarice Hollman from the University visit over the weekend. Peck Welhausen hosts guests.
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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 Hoff
Mann
San Antonio
Glenn Wagener
Houston
Glenn
California
Veronica Baca
Maurine Riske
Kerrville
In Memory of Leo Strauss
Memorial message from the Gazette noting Leo Strauss as a kind helpful figure and trusted co worker. It recalls his tireless courtesy and timely support, and offers comfort in faith while thanking him for decades of friendship and service.
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Leo Strauss
The
Gazette
Mr. Strauss
Skeleton of Lewandowski Buried in Lavaca County
The skeleton found in a yupon thicket on the Joe Svetlik farm near Halletsville is interred in the Catholic Cemetery Sat morning. Services were at Rabena's Funeral Home and at the grave conducted by Rev. F. O. Beck. Lewandowski disappeared May 16, 1937. bones found with a suitcase identified as his. cause of death undetermined.
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Hallettsville
Texas
Joseph Lewandowski
Joe Svetlik
Rabena
F. O. Beck
Lewandowski
Lewandowki
Mrs Dolezal Receives Marigolds From Wied Visitor
Miss Pauline Jaresh of Wied visited her sister Mrs. John Dolezal who has had a severe sick spell lately. We are in debt to Miss Pauline for a bunch of beautiful marigolds, as pretty as any produced in a hot-house. Emil Hajek was a business aide to Hallettsville Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Ella E, Lane
Lavaca CO
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