Annual Decoration Day Services at City Cemetery
Sunday April 10th the regular annual Decoration Day Services will be held at City Cemetery. The American region will be in charge and announce the program in next week's issue.
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1938
Page
1
Bunjes School Trustee Election Date Set
The Bunjes school trustee election will be held on April 2, 1938 from 12 noon to 6 pm. This official notice names the election window and the post for local voters. Trustees are the positions up for contention in this community ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunjes
Shiner ISD Sets April 2 Election For Trustees
The Board of Trustees of Shiner Independent School District orders a school trustee election to be held April 2 at the New City Hall, appointing F R Mergenthaler as election manager and directing the election be conducted as required by law. Paul R Otto presides, H G Hollmann signs as secretary, with seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Shiner
F. R. Mergenthaler
Paul R. Otto
Board of
H. G. Hollmann
Thrill of a Lifetime at Palace Theatre Show
An all star stage program features the arch Boys Ben Blue Eleanore Whitney Judy Canova Johnny Downs Dorothy Lamour and many others at the Palace Theatre Sunday and Monday. A must see presentation packed with comedy song and dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Boys
Ben Blue
Eleanore Whitney
Judy Canova
Johnny Downs
Dorothy Lamour
Palace Theatre
Merseburger and Mayme Return from Houston
Mrs. E. C. Merseburger and Miss Mayme have returned home from a trip to Houston, arriving with news of their travels and experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. E. C. Merseburger
Miss Mayme
Houston
Mrs. W. O. Mewes Returns From Kingsville Visit
Mrs. W. O. Mewes returned Monday from Kingsville where she was summoned to the bedside of Mr. J. B. Crane.
Final Confirmation Exam At United Dr Martin Luther Church
The United Dr Martin Luther Church invites the public to the Sunday English service at 7:45 p m in Shiner for the final examination of the Confirmation Class. Rev Richard Schuetze urges attendance to hear the main teaching of faith and to advance understanding for moral and spiritual power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Richard Schuetze
Christian Science Lesson Sermon Date Set
Christian Science readers will study Unreality in all Christ Scientist churches on Sunday April 3 at 11 am The golden text from I John 2 17 proclaims The world passeth away and the lust thereof but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Baptist Church Sunday Worship Schedule
J W Burns pastor invites worshippers to Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m at the Baptist church. A prayer meeting follows Wednesday at 7 30 p m confirming ongoing church activities.
Heidelberg Scholarship Award to Miss Liebhafsky
Miss Hertha Liebhafsky faculty at Shiner High School won a Heidelberg Scholarship to study for one year in Germany at the University of Heidelberg on the Rhine. Her essay Views of Foreign Education won the contest. She earned a B A from the University of Texas and teaches German I in Shiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertha Liebhafsky
Shiner High School
University of Heidelberg
Rhine
Germany
Miss Liebhafsky
University of Texas
Hertha
Notice of Election in Shiner Texas April 5 1938
The mayor of Shiner Lavaca County Texas orders an election on April 5 1938 to elect two Aldermen for two years. Polls open from an unspecified start to 6 pm at the new City Hall. F R Mergenthaler named presiding judge. candidates must file ten days before election. Seal Ad Richter mayor City Secretary J M Canon attest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Texas
State of Texas
Lavaca
New City Hall
F. R. Mergenthaler
Mr and Mrs Henry Schroe der Visit W Tie ken Home
Mr and Mrs Henry Schroeder and family of Yorktown spent Sunday in the W Tieken home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schroeder
Yorktown
W. Tieken
Dallas visitors from State University arrive for weekend stay
Harold Drawe, Ralph Drey er, Billie Plageman and his roommate Rosser Shelton of Dallas came in for the weekend from State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Drawe
Ralph Dreyer
Billie Plageman
Rosser Shelton
Dallas
State University
Merrem Family Holiday Guests From Texas Visit
Mr and Mrs W E Merrem and daughter of Houston and Miss Mabel Merrem of San Antonio were weekend guests in the E J Merrem home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Merrem
Houston
Mabel Merrem
San Antonio
E. J. Merrem
Masonic Meeting Draws Lodges to Yoakum
C. J. Garbade, Percy Gar bade, F. R. Mergenthaler, Victor Treptow, Theo Rogge, Fred Krause, W. Paul, H. H. Hepler and W. C. Schmidt attended an interesting Masonic meeting at Yoakum last Thursday night. About 15 lodges were represented at this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Garbade
Percy Garbade
F. R. Mergenthaler
Victor Treptow
Theo Rogge
Fred Krause
W. Paul
H. H. Hepler
W. C. Schmidt
Yoakum
Schulenburg family guests visit Edgar Wolters home
Mr and Mrs H J Schaefer and daughter of Schulenburg spent last week in the Edgar Wolters home, sharing hospitality and family time with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Schaefer
of Schulenburg
Edgar Wolters
Green School Trustee Election Schedule
A trustee election at Green School runs from 1 to 7 p m on Saturday April 2. Voters will choose among candidates for the school board with polling on site during the afternoon hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green School
Local Meade Church Sunday School Conference Attended
Mesdames A H Kaspar Peck Welhausen Edgar Wol ters Cecile Plageman and Miss Mayme Merseburger attended an all day Sunday School conference of the Meae Church at Cuero on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
A. H. Kaspar Peck Welhausen
Edgar Wolters
Cecile Plageman
Miss Mayme Merseburger
Meae Church
Cuero Monay
Joint Yoakum Gonzales Commanderies Meeting
C J Garbade and W C Schmidt attended a joint meeting of the Yoakum and Gonzales Commanderies at Yoakum last Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Garbade
W. C. Schmidt
Yoakum and
Gonzales
Yoakum
Shiner Wins County Meet in High School Division
Shiner dominates Lavaca County meet, taking first in high school with 1389 points and second in Ward division. Yoakum places second in high school and Park Place of Yoakum wins Ward. Ward scores 72 each for Shiner ward and Stephen F. Austin. Rural Breslau wins rural title with 107 points. Moravia and Burjes follow. Detailed results to come next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Shiner
Stephen F. Austin
Yoakum
Park Place of
Shiner Ward
Moravia
Burjes
Winchester
The Empty House presented by Charlottenburg Dramatic Club
A 3 act comedy drama The Empty House will be staged Sunday April 3 at 8 p m in the school building. Proceeds benefit the school. Admission is 10 cents for children and 20 cents for adults. Don't miss this play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottenburg Dramatic Club
County Court Proceedings Briefs for Multiple Estates
Inventory and appraisement approved for Emilie Westerhoff and Rozina Orsak estates. Claims by W. O. Luedermann and others reviewed. Real estate sales authorized and approved. probate for Laura Ponton estate admitted on testimony of C. J. McCord. Independent executor James Harold named without bond. Apprisers appointed. partition and distribution granted for Lizzie Clark estate. Frank Richter estates report of sale approved. administrator bond on real estate sale approved. Continuous estate records include Vine Orsak and related inventories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emilie Westerhoff
Frank Richter
W. O. Luedemann
Laura Ponton
C. J. McCord
James Harold
J. P. McCord
W. C. Benarden
Lewis Allen
Lizzie Clark
Rozina Orsak
Vine Orsak
Blumberg Family Visits Seguin Resident Shome
Mr and Mrs G W Blum berg and their son from Seguin spent Sunday with Mrs J A Wolters at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Blumberg
Seguin
J. A. Wolters
Mr and Mrs Jaroszewski of Victoria Spent Sunday
Mr and Mrs Victor Jaroszewski of Victoria spent Sunday in the Ed Nollkamper area with local acquaintances, enjoying a leisurely afternoon and socializing at a nearby gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Victor Jaroszewski
Victoria
Ed Nollkamper
Garden Hose Guaranteed Two Years
A 25 foot garden hose sold by Western Auto Associate Store carries a two year guarantee. The listing notes a price of 1.39 and positions the product as a reliable, long lasting garden helper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Hose
Western Auto Associate
Sitore
Mrs Lane Returns From Texas trip
Mrs. Ella E. Lane returned Friday night from visits to Uvalde San Antonio Kingsville Alice and Corpus Christi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella E. Lane
Uvalde
San Antonio
Kingsville
Alice
Corpus Christi
Strauss accompanies sister for baths at Kenedy Hot Wells
R. J. Strauss joined his sister Mrs. Tillie Strauss- Fietsam at the Kenedy Hot Wells last week and returned with her Monday to finish a course of baths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Strauss
Tillie Strauss- Fietsam
Kenedy Hot Wells
Shiner ISD Trustee Election Set for April 2
Two important elections are outlined for Shiner with the trustee race on Saturday April 2. Incumbents Walde mar Tieken Dr A A Darilek and H G Hollman seek re election with no other names filed. Charles May will run for County School Trustee Precinct 11 in the April 5 city election. Aldermen C C Amsler and W J Tomasco seek re election. Iee R Mikesh, former alderman, also seeks voter support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Independent
Waldemar Tieken
A. A. Darilek
Secy
H. G. Hollman
Charles May
Tesday
C. C. Amsler
W. J. Tomasco
Iee R. Mikesh
The
Gazette
Shiner Business Men’s Club Meets Amid Low Attendance
The Shiner Business Men’s Club held its regular meeting at Palace Cafe on March 24 with President A A Lehramm presiding. Absences reduced attendance. B J Novak acted as secretary pro tem. notes included dues due April 1 and a shipment from Professional Trend Landscape Service of 132 Ligustrum Japonicum to the State Highway Dept at Yoakum for 35 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Business Men’s Club
Palace Cafe
A. A. Lehramm
Ella E. Lane
C. Schmidt
B. J. Novak
TR and Landscape Service
Austin
Texas
State Highway Dept
Yoakum
Herman Erb
H. H. Striebeck
Vera Hauschild
Gus Seim
Midway West
DeWitt County
Cotton ginning totals in Lavaca County rise in 1937
Census figures show Lavaca County ginned 26 352 bales from the 1937 crop versus 8 660 bales in 1936. Report by H J Strauss Special Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca
H. J. Strauss
Special Agt
Gazette editor returns from Kenedy Hot Wells
Mrs. Tillie Strauss-Fietsam editor of the Gazette returns Saturday afternoon from the Kenedy Hot Wells to spend Sunday and returns Monday to complete treatments. During her absence Mrs. Ella E. Lane assists the Gazette force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Strauss-Fietsam
The
Gazette
Kenedy Hot Wells
Ella E. Lane
Gazette Force
Bringing Up Baby at Palace Theatre Sparks Mixed Reviews
The Palace Theatre bills Bringing Up Baby as slap stick rather than domestic comedy with romance noted as lacking. Audiences are promised humor across Tuesday and Wednesday performances, though critics see uneven balance between romance and humor.
Mon Rev. Netardus Improves After Bed Confinement
The Rt. Rev. Mons. L. P. Netardus, confined to bed last week, was reported much improved Monday. Parishioners and Shiner residents alike wish for his speedy and permanent recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mons. L. P. Netardus
Shiner Student William Plageman Gains UT Recognition
William Henry Plageman, a Shiner youth nicknamed Billie, is listed among the University of Texas Smart Students in the State University Daily Texan. He studied two years at Texas Technological College in Lubbock and two years at the University of Texas in Austin, now in his senior year. His medical school acceptance at Tulane University in New Orleans is noted, drawing praise from his mother Mrs Cecile Plageman, his aunt Mrs Ella E Lane, and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University
Texan
Shiner
William Henry Plageman
University of Texas Smart
Billie
Texas Technological College of Lubbock
State University At Austin
Tulane University of New Orleans
Cecile Plageman
Ella E. Lane
Lavaca County Receives 1937 Agricultural Checks
Lavaca County has received 936 USDA agricultural conservation checks totaling about 34000 dollars. Disbursements will occur in Moulton on March 30 Shiner March 31 Yoakum April 1 Hallettsville April 2 and continue daily until all checks are delivered. Notices mailed to producers whose checks have arrived. If no card is received do not call as many checks are yet to arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Moulton
Shiner
Yoakum
Hallettsville
Moulton, Shiner and Yoakum
G. C. King
Texas Ginners Urged to Use Two Pound Bags
Commissioner J E McDonald urges Texas ginners to wrap cotton with full two pound bagging and ties for the 1938 crop. Proper weight protects farmers from losses tied to lighter wrapping affecting gross weight and sale price under current trading rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
J. E. McDonald
Commissioner of Agriculture
Paul Klekar Visits Hallettsville for Grandmother's 83rd Birthday
Paul Klekar spent Sunday visiting home folks in Hallettsville to celebrate the 83rd birthday anniversary of his grandmother, Mrs. John Klekar Sr., according to local family notes from the community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Klekar
Hallettsville
John Klekar
Car Crash Near Midway Damages Car and Pickup
A Plymouth was nearly demolished and an unoccupied pickup badly damaged in a hillside crash near the Midway crossing on the Yoakum Highway at about 8 30 Tuesday morning. occupants Mr and Mrs C E Moore and their 7 year old son Clarence of San Diego California Mrs Moore's father August Finkelstein and sister Miss Idella Finkelstein were taken to Shiner Clinic with Mrs Moore injured and the boy an artery severed. They were later moved to the home of Mrs Ed Herder and then to Flatonia home of Mr Finkelstein. The party was en route to Corpus Christi to visit Mrs Moore's sister Mrs Ed Boerner. The car struck the unoccupied pickup owned by H G Hollmann of Shiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway Crossing
Yoakum Highway
C. E. Moore
Clarence
San Diego
California
Wesley Class Forms New Committees for Coming Six Months
Wesley Class appoints Fellowship Worship and Cheer committees Sunday under President Mrs. Max L. Wolters. Fellowship leads membership follow up. Worship ensures literature for members. Cheer maintains contact with ill or absent members. Officers include vice-president Mrs. Ella Schultz, secretary Miss Mae Rogge, teacher Mrs. Ella E. Lane, and assistant Mrs. Rosanna Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max L. Wolters
Mmes
Ola Garrett
Rudie Valenta
A. J. Blohm
Leona Kroulik
E. A. Schmidt
Ed. Gehrels
A. H. Kaspar
Wilma Kasper
J. W. Boyle
J. C. Blohm
Ed. Herder
H. H. Striebeck
Ella Schultz
Mae Rogge
Ella E. Lane
Rosanna Howard
Lawn mower sale at Western Auto 16 inch five blade
A compact classified note advertises a 16 inch rubber tired five blade lawn mower priced at 8.65 from Western Auto Associate Store. The listing highlights a ready to shop item likely targeted to homeowners seeking garden equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Auto Associate
Henry Goetz Jr and Gonzales Beauty Visit San Antonio
Henry Goetz Jr. and a pretty Miss from Gonzales spent one day last week in San Antonio, enjoying the city sights and hospitality. The pair were seen touring local landmarks and dining at a popular restaurant before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Goetz Jr
Gonzales
San Antonio
Locals visit Karnes City to tend business interests
L. Trautwein and Mrs. Wm. Wendtland Jr. spent Wednesday of last week looking after business interests at Karnes City, indicating ongoing local economic activity and engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Trautwein
Wm. Wendtland Jr
Karnes City
Rev Joe Pustka Visits Our City Last Thursday
The Rev Joe Pustka of Fla tonia visited our city last Thursday, meeting local residents and sharing community updates during a brief stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Pustka
Flatonia
Rev and Mrs Guyon Visit Peck Welhausen Home
Rev and Mrs A Guyon spent Sunday in the home of Mr and Mrs Peck Welhaus en.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Guyon
Mrs. Peck Welhausen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bunjes School
Ladies Aid Society
Dreyer
Christian Science Services
Heidelberg
Wilma Kloesel
Gussie Mae _ Eschenburg
Roy Mewes
Glade Welhausen
Trustees
Business Men’s Club
Wesley Class
Ludwig Pokluda
Paul and
Joe
Otto Strauss
Ganado
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