Marriage of Elton Hauschild and Miss Ethel Leazer
Elton Hauschild and Miss Ethel Leazer were united in marriage at the local Lutheran Church Saturday at 6 p.m. Rev. Schuetze performed the ceremony. The bride wore peach chiffon and pink rose bouquet. Attendants Dollie Marie Leazer and Mildred Hauschild wore rust silk. they were escorted by Guy Leazer and Woodrow Burkett. The couple will reside in the city as the groom works on the highway.
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Elton Hauschild
Mary Hauschild
Bunjes
Ethel Leazer
Ed. Leazer
Moulton
Schuetze
Dollie Marie Leazer
Mildred Hauschild
Guy Leazer
Woodrow Burkett
Gazette
New 1939 Car License Must Be Bought by April 1
Motorists who have not purchased their 1939 license plates must do so by April 1. Obtain plates at Shiner Motor Sales or Maker Motor Sales in Shiner promptly.
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Shiner
Shiner Motor Sales
Maker Motor Sales
Lenten Services At Catholic Church Schedule
Masses on weekdays at 7:00. Tuesday and Friday services at 7:30. Way of the Cross devotion observed. Wednesday German service at 4:00 p m. Friday Czech service at 4:00 p m.
Martin Luther Church Holy Week Services in German and English
The Martin Luther Church lists Easter and Holy Week services with German and English Divine Services, Sunday School, and Communion on various days. A City Hall presentation on March 31 titled The Life of Christ is offered as a free-will offering for church expense and benefit, depicting the Calvary scene.
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Dreyer
City Hall
Christ
Unreality Topic in Sunday Christian Science Service
The Lesson Sermon titled Unreality will be read in all Churches of Christ Scientist on Sunday April 2 at 11 00 am. The Golden Text from Proverbs 30 8 asks to remove vanity and lies and seek appropriate sustenance.
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Churches of Christ, Scientist
Baptist Notes Sunday Services and Midweek Prayer
The notice lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Preaching at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7:45 p.m. B. T. A. at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. All are urged to attend.
Immanuel Lutheran Church Services Schedules
Immanuel Lutheran holds English services on the first Sunday each month at 3 00 p m and German services on the third Sunday at 10 30 a m Pastor O C Schreiner invites all to attend with the blessing from Luke 11 28 and a welcoming note for every service
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O. C. Schreiner
School Board Sets April Dedication Dates for New Building
Mr Wyatt the construction supervisor told the Board of Education the new building will be finished by April 10. The board schedules two dedication programs for Friday night April 14 and a big dance on Saturday April 29 at the new Gymnasium Auditorium. Joe Stanton will provide music. the project is a modern substantial asset to the school and community. Details appear next week.
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Auditorium
Joe Stanton
Wyatt
Board of Education
the Gazette
Death of Mrs. John Ritz in Lavaca County
Mrs Emma Ritz nee Kubena died at 45 years in Dickson community after long illness. Funeral services were held at Eschenburg Parlor and local Catholic Church with Rt Rev Msgr Netardus celebrant. Survived by husband John Ritz and four sons Milton William John Robert, plus five brothers and one sister.
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John Ritz
Dickson
Milton
William
John
Robert
Anton
Willie
Adolf
Louis
Jim
Frank Hranitzky
Schulenburg
Death notices: Mrs Elo Hauschild of Hallettsville
Mrs Elo Hauschild 36 of Hallettsville died Saturday March 25 Funeral services were held Sunday with burial in Hallettsville Catholic Cemetery Rev F O Beck officiating She was nee Bertha Henke and survived by her husband and her father Theo Henke Sympathy is extended to the family
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Elo Hauschild
Hallettsville
Hallettsville Catholic Cemetery
F. O. Beck
Cotton ginning totals in Lavaca County fall from 1937 to 1938
Census data show 20 704 bales ginned in Lavaca County for 1938 crop, down from 26 353 bales in 1937. Report by Special Agent Henry J. Strauss notes the decline and highlights agricultural activity in the county. Western Easy Roll lawn mowers advertised as high value at $5.85, with Western Auto Associate Store promoting the product.
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Lavaca
Henry J. Strauss
Western Easy Roll
Western Auto Associate
Trustee Election At Green School On April First
A school district notes a trustee election at Green School reducing voting slots from eight to three scheduled for April 1. The change affects how many positions voters may fill and shifts polling logistics for the community.
Easter Rush At The Beauty Parlor With Family Help
Mrs Myrtry Oncken assists her mother Mrs Vlasta Marburger during the Easter rush at a local beauty parlor. The pair work together as customers seek services ahead of the holiday, reflecting ordinary busy day in a neighborhood shop.
Knights of Columbus Hold Open Meeting in Yoakum Parish Hall
A Thursday open meeting by Council No. 1582 Yoakum showcased the order’s aims and works. Speakers including Gus J. Strauss and Rev H V Hug addressed unity, Catholic literature, and member recruitment. about 92 attended from Yoakum Hallettsville Shiner and nearby areas.
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Knights of Columbus
Yoakum
Gus J. Strauss
Hallettsville
H. V. Hug
Monsignor
L. P. Netardus of
Shiner
C. L. Kopecky
R. A. Peters
Dist
C. R. Hinci
F. Wagner of
J. J. Olsen
Shiner Baseball Club Joins Gulf Coast League
Shiner enters the Gulf Coast Baseball League with a strong lineup featuring Turk and Valek catching Turek Baker Jaehne pitching Garbade Marcak Fischner Jowers and others. First game is against Yorktown in Yorktown next Sunday with a ten game schedule listed including April 2 at Yorktown and June 4 at Shiner. Only Sunday games to boost hometown support. Fans urged to attend practices at the Welhausen place on the new highway east of town.
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Turk
Valek
Turek
Baker
Jaehne
Garbade
Marcak
Fischner
Jowers
Hundl
Yorktown
Shiner
Refugio
Victoria
Edna
Cuero
Welhausen Place
Mose Shelton Sentenced 27 Years In Triple Killing Case
Mose Shelton, a Black man who confessed to killing his sister in law Eva B. Shelton and faced charges in two other killings, was sentenced to 5 more years for the third murder, totaling 27 years in the penitentiary.
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Mose Shelton
Inlaw
Eva B. Shelton
Business Men's Club hears lectures and visitor talks
The Business Men's Club met Thursday night with twenty four guests including Judge Fertsch and County Agent King. Visitors spoke briefly and urged an agricultural committee. King promoted 4-H clubs for Lavaca County. A Good Friday closing proclamation was discussed and a city lecture on dairying was planned at the City Auditorium.
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King
Wagner
Lavaca
Texas
Richter
W. G. Stindt
Gus Seim
Lee Sedlmeyer
W. C. Schmidt
C. J. Garbade
Mr. Eudaly
City Auditorium
Business Men’s Club
C. J. Waldrep
Ella E. Lane
Farmers League Meeting Urges Dues and Cotton Acreage Talk
A Farmers League meeting will be held Tuesday April 4 at 8 00 p m in City Auditorium. Members are urged to renew 1939 dues and discuss over planted cotton acreage with strict enforcement of benefits loss for anyone planting over a half acre. All expenses require member approval.
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Farmers League
City Auditorium
Tassler Jr
Leo Hubner
Joe Struka
Jerome Siegel
Jim Fait
Joe H. Kouba
Kasper Story
Card of Thanks for Wilhelmina Zimmermann
Deep gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness, deeds, words, and flowers after the passing of Mrs. Wilhelmina Zimmermann. Special thanks to Rev. R Schuetze for consoling words and the Choir for hymns. May God bless each and everyone. Her Husband and Children.
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Wilhelmina Zimmermann
R. Schuetze
Candidates for Representative in La Vac a County
The Gazette lists Paul C Boethel Horace Wimberly Jr and I E Valenta as candidates for Representative of La Vac a County It notes rumors of other potential nominees but no confirmations as of press time
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Paul C. Boethel
Horace Wimberly Jr
I. E. Valenta
Lavaca County
Election of School Trustees Across County Trails April First
Voters in the county and independent school districts will cast ballots on Saturday April 1 for the election of school trustees. Polls open at standard morning hours and close in the early evening across all participating schools and districts.
Shiner High Wins County Meet Championship
Shiner High School captures the county meet with 243 1 4 points total, lead over Yoakum Moulton Hallettsville and Sweet Home. Individual winners include Wendel Howard Caroline Valenta Frank Havel Erwin Liebhafsky and others across junior and senior divisions. Ward School scores totaled 82 1 4 with several first place finishes reported. Decoration Day observance planned at Shiner Cemetery on April 9 at 3 p m with program forthcoming.
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Shiner
Wendel Howard
Caroline Valenta
Frank Havel
Erwin Liebhafsky
Ethel Baros
Irene Filip
Mildred
Lah Trudie Sonntag
Margaret Dierksen
Edward Kubecka
Bernadette Struka
Forrest Siems
Hugo Pohler
Erwin Berger
Mabel Barr
Viola Macha
Pearl Stoeltje
Francis Berckenhoff
Henry Stluka
Ruby Stoeltze
Beth Howard
Daniel Cizek
Viola Broz
Calvin Krause
Lawrence Struka
Lharline Kroulik
Valley Ball
Yoakum
Hallettsville
Moulton
Sweet Home
Hospital census lists several local patients and dismissals
Patients at the local hospital include Mr. Joe Barta Mrs. Leo Neskorik of Shiner Mr. Rep Moore of Yoakum Mr. John Mueller Mrs. Anton Pavlas of Moulton Marie Blackwell of Muldoon Lawrence Schutz of Waelder Dismissed patients include Frank Pulkrabek of Yoakum Mrs Frank Kremer of Cistern Miss Lorene Brown of Flatonia John Vincik of Shiner
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Joe Barta
Leo Neskorik
Shiner
Rep Moore
Yoakum
John Mueller
Anton Pavlas
Moulton
Marie Blackwell
Muldoon
Lawrence Schutz
Waelder
Frank Pulkrabek
Frank Kremer
Cistern
Lorene Brown
Flatonia
John Vincik
Mill of the Gods at Menger School Opens April 1
A three act play titled Mill of the Gods will be presented at Menger School on Saturday April 1 at 8 o clock. Admission is 10 and 20 cents.
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Mill of the Gods
Menger School
Methodist Ladies Aid Meeting Notes and May Tea Plan
The Ladies Aid met March 22 at Mrs. Gus Wolters home with spring flowers. Mrs. Arthur Kaspar presided and Rev. Guyon led prayer as Mrs. A J Blohm read scripture. No April meeting due to District Conference in Hallettsville. annual Tea set for May 24 at the Blohm building. flower committee appointments listed. Next gathering at Mrs. J W Boyle’s home on June 28.
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Ladies Aid
Gus Wolters
Arthur Kaspar
Guyon
A. J Blohm
Hallettsville
Blohm
Mesdames Kaspar and
Kroulik
Mesdames Merrem
Plageman
Max Wolters
Christ
Easter Hat Parade At Elkins Draws 98 Attendees
A fairy tale themed evening titled Fairy of the Fountain or Diamonds and Toads unfolds tonight at the City Auditorium. Spectators admire elaborate Easter hats and costumes as families attend the event.
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City Auditorium
Opening of Del's Beauty Shop in town
The Gazette announces the opening of Del's Beauty Shop owned and operated by Mrs. Erwin Kasper. The business will operate from her home in Miss Minnie Hinrich’s former cottage, recently vacated by Dr. Strieder and family. Opening day is Saturday, April 1.
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the Gazette
Del’s
Erwin Kasper
Election Notice for Shiner Texas April 4 1939 Mayor Aldermen
The City of Shiner Lavaca County Texas orders an election on April 4 1939 to elect a Mayor City Secretary and four Aldermen three for two years and one for one year. New City Hall will host the polls from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Presiding judge F R Mergenthaler appointed. Candidates must file ten days before election. Adolph Richtner seal attest J M Canon City Secretary Mayor.
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Shiner
Texas
State of Texas
Lavaca
F. R. Mergenthaler
Adolph Richter
Baseball Opening in La Vaca Loop League
The opening game of the La Vaca Catholic Loop League is Sunday April 2 at 3 p.m. Shiner meets Yoakum on the Steve Michalec pasture diamond. All are invited to attend.
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Shiner
Steve Michalec
Fairy of Fountain Tonight at City Auditorium
The primary Expression Class presents their March recital at the City Auditorium this evening at 7 45. Admission is 20 cents for adults and 10 cents for school children. Bring the children to enjoy this charming fairy play with beautiful costumes.
School Trustee Election in Shiner Independent District
The Board of Trustees of the Shiner Independent School District sets an April 1 1939 election at New City Hall to elect two school trustees. F R Mergenthaler is appointed to conduct the election under law. Paul R Otto presides as board president with H G Hollmann signing as secretary.
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Shiner Independent
New City Hall
Shiner
F. R. Mergenthaler
Paul R. Otto
Board of Trustees
H. G. Hollmann
Sec’v. Board of Trustees
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Farmers League Meeting
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Shiner Cemetery Assn
Methodist Ladies Aid
Elkins
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