Norbert A. Grona 54 Dies in San Antonio
Norbert A. Grona 54 of 447 Burr Road San Antonio died Tuesday March 18 Funeral services were held Thursday at 9 AM from Zizik Kearns Funeral Home with a Requiem Mass at St Peter Prince of the Apostles Catholic Church at 9 30 AM The Rev Norbert B Galle officiated Rosary was recited Wednesday at 730 PM Interment was in St Josephs Society Cemetery Survivors include his widow Gertrude Kerr Grona father Albert Grona children Renee Ann Regina Marie Albert Champs and Norbert A Grona Jr sisters E M Zerr Sr Mrs Grant Moore Sr Mrs Thurman Simmons and brother Edgar P Grona all of San Antonio Those from Shiner attending the last rites included Frank Tasler Sr Frank Tasler Jr Mrs Frank Glomb and Oscar Glomb
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Norbert A. Grona
Burr Road
San Antonio
Zizik- Kearns Funeral Home
St. Peter Prince of the Apostles Catholic Church
Norbert B. Galle
St. Joseph’s Society Cemetery
Gertrude Kerr Gr
Farmers Urged To Attend Blackeye Peas Meeting In Hallettsville
Farmers urged to attend a county meeting at the Hallettsville Court House on Friday night March 28 at 8:00 PM regarding growing blackeye peas for Eagle Pass Foods Corp of Port Lavaca. The company offers 70 dollars per ton with labor paid by growers and seed costing 35 cents per pound.
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Blackeye Peas
Hallettsville
Eagle Pass Foods Corp. Inc
Port Lavaca
Court House
Texas
Surprise Tribute To Rev J J Hanacek at parish gym
A surprise 7:30 PM program honored Rev John J. Hanacek on the 16th anniversary of his ordination. Visiting clergy included Msgr Joseph Pustka Rev Dean A J Morkovsky Rev G Kuratko and Rev Albert Maneth. Proceeds support the Parish Bus Fund.
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John J. Hanacek
Msgr
Joseph Pustka
Yoakum
Dean A. J. Morkovsky
Hallettsville
G. Kuratko
Sweet Home
Albert Maneth
St. John, Schulenburg
Hanacek
Baptist Revival Services Begin
Evangelistic services start Friday night March 28 at the Baptist church and run through Palm Sunday. Dr. Foy Valentine is the guest speaker with Rev. William Hines and Mrs. Hines leading congregational singing for a spiritually uplifting gospel event.
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the Baptist Church
Foy Valentine
William Hines
Hines
Dance Club Dues Due by April 11 at First National Bank
Members must pay dues by April 11. Payments may be left at the First National Bank today.
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First National Bank
Hollywood Beauties Picked for Aladdin and His Lamp
Scores of girls were interviewed before fifteen were chosen to appear as dancing and slave girls in the Monogram Cinecolor special Aladdin and His Lamp. Patricia Medina stars with John Sands. final selections were made by Walter Wanger Lew Sanders and William Selwyn.
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Sunset Drive
Walter Wanger
Lew Sanders
William Selwyn
Patricia Medina
John Sands
Houris
Carol Varga
Sue Casey
Suzan Ball
Sally Seaver
Judy Walsh
Mona Knox
Texas
Sunset Theatre
Summer Baseball and Softball Registration Notice
All boys ages 9 through 12 are urged to register at Zander's Service Station before March 31 to be eligible for summer baseball. Ages 13 through 16 may form a softball league with registration by March 31 at the same station.
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Zander
Cub Pack 231 Pot Luck Supper Meeting
Cub Pack 231 hosts its monthly Pack meeting on March 28 at the High School gym. A pot luck supper begins at 7:30 PM. each family brings a picnic basket, plates, silverware, and cups. All boys ages 8 to 11 and their parents are invited to join and re register this month.
Shiner City Election Set April 1 With No Opposition
The City of Shiner will hold a two-ward aldermen election on Tuesday April 1. Incumbents Glade Welhausen and Felix Hubner are the only names on the ballot with no opposing candidates evident.
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City of
Shiner
Glade Welhausen
Felix Hubner
Michalec Brothers Face Off In Texas League Ex meeting
Vic and Jimmie Michalec played for opposing Texas League clubs in a Sunday exhibition. Jimmie started for the Houston Buffs and earned the win. Vic pitched five strong innings for Houston allowing three hits and four strikeouts. Both brothers showed promise in windy, cold conditions. Mrs. E J Merrem celebrated her 87th birthday quietly at home with gifts and flowers.
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Michalec Brothers
Vic
Jimmie
Piney Woods
Houston
Vick
Jerry Witte
Oklahoma City Indians
Brother
Last Rites For Mrs Discher Pioneer Texan Dies at 83
Minnie W Discher a native Texan and pioneer died at her son Herbert Discher’s home on March 23 at 11 50 AM aged 83 6 27. Funeral at United Dr Martin Luther Church with Rev Edwin J Oehlke officiating burial in Shiner City Cemetery. She was born near Flatonia August 26 1868. Survived by sons Hemond A and Herbert E Discher of Shiner a grandchild and sister Sophie Herms of Houston.
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Minnie W. Discher
Herbert Discher
Buffington
Shiner
United Dr. Martin Luther Church
Edwin J. Oehlke
Jesus
Shiner City Cemetery
Wilbert Schendel
E. W. Stratman
John Ammermann
Robert Dreyer
A. H. Brunkenhoefer
A. F. No
Dr. Martin Luther Church
J. C. A. Pfenninger
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Green School Annexed to Shiner District
The Green school district in Lavaca County petitioned to join Shiner Independent School District. At the February meeting, the County Board of Education annexed Green, so the entire school will move to Shiner when the 1952-1953 term opens in September. The change resulted from Green patrons, not pressure from Shiner officials.
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Green
Lavaca County
County School Board
Shiner Independent
County Board of Education
Shiner
Shiner School Board
Forty Hours Devotion at Sts Cyril and Methodius Church
Forty Hours Devotion will begin Friday morning March 28 at 8:00 oclock and end Sunday morning March 30 after the 6:30 Mass. Adoration periods run Friday night to Saturday morning 3:00 to 6:00 and 7:30 to 9:00 PM plus Thursday Friday evening devotions at 7:30 PM. See bulletin board at church entrance for times.
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Sts. Cyril and Methodius’ Catholic
Red Cross Appeals for Tornado Relief Funds and Blood
The Red Cross asks for donations to aid tornado victims across Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, and Mississippi where over 200 people died and more than 1,000 were injured. They allocated 250,900 dollars and will send doctors, nurses, 224 units of whole blood, and 274 units of plasma to 19 affected counties.
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Red Cross
Arkansas
Missouri
Tennessee
Mississippi
Supper and Game Night Planned at Shiner High
A family style stew supper and game night will be held Monday night at the High School gym. Serving starts at 6 30 PM admission 50 cents. PTA sponsors the event with stew 35 cents cake 10 cents drinks 5 cents. Change of hour to 6 30 to avoid church service conflict.
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The
Shiner High School Pta
Charlottenburg School Moves to Shiner District
Charlottenburg patrons transfer the entire school and teacher Mrs John Schot to Shiner schools by bus on March 24 1952. Six fourth graders are split into two sections with 18 pupils each under Mrs Schot and Mrs Riske. Superintendent Neal B Fox says staff are glad to welcome the students and ensure a smooth year ahead.
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Neal B. Fox
the Gazette
Charlottenburg
Armed Services
John Schot
Shiner
Schot
Riske
Supt. Fox
Thursday Rites For Mrs J J Sedlmeyer
Mrs. J J Sedlmeyer dies at 46 after flu recovery at sister’s home in Schulenburg. Funeral at Methodist Church in Flatonia with Rev S R Horwood. interment at Flatonia City Cemetery. survivors include husband J J Sedl-meier and two stepchildren and multiple siblings.
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Knights
Knights of Columbus Council
Shiner Catholic Gymnasium
Legion Park
N. Grona
J. J. Hanacek
Attention Dance Club
Hollywood
Aladdin
Little Leaguers
Michalec Vs
Michalec
E. J. Merrem
Mrs. Discher
Ll.d
Court of St. Paul
Catholic Daughters of America
Shiner Parish
Catholic Daughters Courts of Texas
A. J. LeBlanc
J. Hoffmann
Cuero
F. O. Beck
Victoria
Hoffmann
M. Wysatta
Yoakum Court
Court St. Paul
F. M. Wagner
C. J. Waldrop
Florine Berckenhoff
Herbert Wen
Joseph Muras
Pauline Stock
Stanley J. Petru
P. Roebrooks
J. Stryk
A. Markovsky
J. Hanacek
Shiner Catholic Church
Shiner Schools
J. J. Sedlmeyer
Schulenburg
Roeder
Methodist Church
S. R. Horwood
Wm. Wendtland
Alfred Olle
J. J. Reid
Frank Daehne
Bay City
Sidney O’connor
Freeport
Leo “Bubba” Strauss
John Haverda
Flatonia City
Flatonia
Clara Albrecht Sedlmeyer
A. W. Albrecht
Shiner Methodist Church
Anne Sedlmeyer
Lee Sedlmeyer
Joe Sedlmeyer, Jr
Alfred
Isabel) Olle
William Albrecht
Sedimeyer
Order of Eastern Star
Sedlmeyer
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