Moulton Boy Reported Lost At Sea
John Lewis Jaeggli son of J T Jaeggli of Moulton has been in the U S Navy eight years and is listed among missing from the Pacific assignment aboard the freighter Malama as part of the 32nd bombing squadron Raiders photographer Lt Jaeggli last heard January 1 his wife Carolyn Cutter remaining with her parents in Shenandoah Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lewis Jaeggli
J. T. Jaeggli
Moulton
U. S. Navy
Mr. Jaeggli
J. J. Mansfield
Lt. Jaeggli
32Nd
Malama
Pacific
Carolyn Cutter
Shenandoah
Lutheran World Action Urges Donations for Church Mission
United Dr. Martin Luther Church promotes Lutheran World Action with services on Sunday and a special Ascension Day German program. Rev. Richard Schuetze asks members and friends to donate one dollar or more, to support church stations abroad and Christians in wartime, with donations left at Edwin Wolters or with the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women Missionary Society
Lutheran World Action
Farflung
Our Church
Edwin Wolters
Richard Schuetze
Mortals and Immortals Lesson to be Read Sunday
Christian Science Services announce the Lesson Sermon on May 17 with Golden Text from Romans 8:5 and citations including I Corinthians 3:9-10. The topic centers on spiritual mind and divine builders working together with God as the foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Methodist Church Services and District Meeting Notice
Mrs. Wm. Wendtland Jr. is superintendent for morning worship at 11 a.m. Sunday services include Epworth League at 7 15 p.m. Mrs. Arthur Kasper is superintendent for preaching at 8 30 p.m. District meeting at Mon month May 7th. A cordial invitation is extended to attend each service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wendtland Jr
Epworth League
Arthur Kasper
Monthalia
Services of Shiner Baptist Church
Thomas Hughs leads Sept morning worship at 11 a.m. Training Union at 7 p.m. Mrs. R B Harris director. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p.m. Rayford Harris is pastor. A cordial welcome awaits you at all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hughs
Training Union
R. B. Harris
Rayford Harris
Emmanuel Lutheran Church Service Announcement
Henry C. Nickel, Pastor, leads service on the fourth Sunday of the month at 3 p.m. Visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Nickel
No. 4 Theme Prompts Latest in OIE Coverage
The fourth theme appears in the latest OIE update, outlining new items and shifts in emphasis. The briefing highlights key figures and institutions associated with the topic, signaling evolving priorities and potential actions.
Shiner War Savings Bonds Meeting Sets Payroll Plan
Lavaca County War Savings Committee chaired by Leon Kahanek meets Shiner committee to boost bond sales. A payroll allotment plan aims for ten percent of each employee’s salary to fund War Savings Bonds, with forms for the unemployed and broad outreach across Lavaca County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Kahanek
Lavaca County
War Bond Savings Committee
Shiner Committee
Shiner
Lavaca
L. E. Denmark
Mrs Christina Balajka Laid to Rest in Shiner Cemetery
Mrs Christina Balajka wife of Louis Balajka was laid to rest in Shiner Catholic Cemetery on Saturday at 10 a m Rev E J Bily celebrated the Requiem Mass for the 43 year old mother of three survived by husband and three children. Pallbearers were nephews Albert Novak Matthew Stary Jr Joe Stary Eugene Kubena Frank Janca and Edward Fojtik The Gazette extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Balajka
Louis Balajka
Shiner Catholic
E. J. Bily
Balajka
Eldon Janisch
Georgie Louise
Eugene Joe
Joe Fojtik
Skidmore
Frank
Schulenburg
John
Magnett
Gus
Danbury
Mat Stary
Yoakum
J. J. Novak
Julia Pitts
Mary Prasek
Crosby
Valentine Roznovsky
Shiner
Albert Novak
Matthew Stary Jr
Joe Stary
Eugene Kubena
Frank Janca
Edward Fojtik
Gazette
Mrs Magdelena Bengsch obituary notice in local paper
Mrs Magdelena Bengsch died Wednesday May 13 at 1 30 am age 81 years 11 months 17 days Funeral services from Emil Bengsch home Thursday 3 pm then Charlottenburg Lutheran Church Interment Charlottenburg Cemetery Survived by two sons Emil and Willie Shiner five daughters Mrs Edwin Neubauer Mrs Paul Buechman Mrs John Schornack Mrs Fritz Zappe and Mrs Henry Zappe Appelts Hill nine grandchildren one great grandchild An obituary will appear in the next issue of this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdelena Bengsch
Emil Bengsch
Charlottenburg Lutheran Church
Charlottenburg
Emil
Willie
Shiner
Edwin Neubauer
Paul Buechman
Ganado
John Schornack
Fritz Zappe
Henry Zappe
Appelts Hill
Business Men Invited To OPA Clinic In Victoria
Merchants and business men of Shiner may attend an OPA clinic in Victoria on Wednesday May 20 at 8 pm. The event, one of thirty Texas clinics, aims to clarify freezing orders and price regulations. Dallas OPA officials will speak and answer questions. Smith-Fischer Hall at Victoria Junior College hosts with capacity for many attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
OPA
Victoria
Texas
Office of Price Administration
Dallas
Smith-Fischer
Thanks To Shiner From Harris Couple
Rev and Mrs Rayford Harris express gratitude to the people of Shiner for kindness during their 2 1/2 years in the town. They announce their move to a new field of labor and invite prayers for their work, wishing Shiner continued growth and love for the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Rayford Harris
Garden Club Meeting With Mrs Muras Friday
Garden Club members will meet on Friday May 15 at 4 p m with Mrs Jos Muras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Jos. Muras
Moulton Decoration Day May 17 at Public Cemetery
Decoration day observance in Moulton Texas scheduled for Sunday May 17 at 10:00 a m at the Public Cemetery. Geier Merrem Post No 392 American Legion sponsors with address to Armand G Schwartz. Music by Moulton High School Band. Afternoon Old Moulton Settlers Reunion at Old Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public
Moulton
Texas
Geier-Merrem
American Legion
Armand G. Schwartz
Sunset
Notice to bring ration books for sugar stamps
Citizens are reminded to bring ration books when buying sugar. No 1 Stamp is valid for 1 pound of sugar from May 5 through May 16. Loose stamps cannot be used and stamps must be detached in the grocer’s presence. Cooperate with government and grocer.
Thankful note from patient to hospital staff
Mrs Edwin Huber expresses sincere thanks to Dr Wagner Dr Boyle nurses Rev Schuetze and friends for kindness during hospitalization with flowers cards and visits.
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Wagner
Boyle
Schuetze
Edwin Huber
Local Hospital Patient List and Dismissals
The hospital lists patients including Mrs H M Pantermuehar Waelder John C Baumgarten Mrs H Schaefer Schulenburg Forrest Siems Mrs Adolph Zander Mrs H J Briekreutz Shiner Henry Raabe Weimar Mrs Jim Tesar Rosenberg. Dismissed are Mrs Melvin Helwig and baby Flatonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Pantermuehar
Waelder
John C. Baumgarten
H. Schaefer
Schulenburg
Forrest Siems
Adolph Zander
H. J. Briekreutz
Shiner
Henry Raabe
Weimar
Jim Tesar
Rosenberg
Melvin Helwig
Baby
Flatonia
Local O D H S Meeting Elects New Leaders
Louis Trautwein, former Blucher Lodge president, was elected president at the May meeting to complete the late Gus Zander’s term. F R Mengenthaler was chosen secretary to succeed the late A G Lichey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Trautwein
Blucher Lodge
Gus Zander
F. R. Mergenthaler
A. G. Lichey
Duroc Jersey gilt presents lucky 13 on Mother’s Day
Wilfred Menke, a Bunjes School 4-H Club boy, wins with a registered Duroc Jersey gilt that gave 13 piglets on Mother's Day. The litter originated at La vaca's Top Row, bought by Shiner Chamber of Commerce. The sow Lady's Wave, from John Chovanetz, reared her first litter and contributed to the victory program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunjes School
Wilfred Menke
Duroc-Jersey
Lavaca
Shiner Chamber of Commerce
Lady’s Wave
John Chovanetz
Death of Baby Ed Lee Koliba
Funeral services for Ed Lee Koliba a 27 day old son of Mr and Mrs Edward Koliba Hochheim were held Sunday at 4 p m at the Yoakum Catholic Church with interment in Shiner Catholic Cemetery Rev H V Hug officiated The baby died Friday night at Yoakum Hospital Surviving are the parents two brothers Robert and Leroy and grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Ondrusek The Gazette extends sincere sympathy to those in grief
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Lee Koliba
Edward Koliba
Hochheim
Yoakum Catholic Church
Shiner Catholic
H. V. Hug
Yoakum Hospital
Robert
Leroy
Frank Ondrusek
Gazette
Mayor Proclaims Cotton Week in Shiner Texas
The mayor proclaims May 15 through May 23 as National Cotton Week urging citizens to support a nationwide cotton products sales drive. The declaration notes cotton directly employs about eleven million and supports fourteen million more, calling for community participation in the 1942 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Texas
Ad. Richter
P. T. A. Meeting Called for Thursday Evening
The P. T. A. will meet today Thursday May 14 at 445 PM The gathering includes election of officers and a guest speaker All are invited to attend Note a misspelling of invited and other minor errors in the source text
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Cone
Rev Rayford Harris to Leave Shiner for Daisetta
The Rev Rayford Harris has accepted a call from First Baptist Church of Daisetta Texas and will move next week. Sunday will be his last in Shiner as pastor with farewell sermons and invitations extended to members and friends to attend. Friday night will be the final Dreyer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayford Harris
First Baptist Church
Daisetta
Texas
Rayfred Harris
Baptist Church
Dreyer
Housewives Govern Yourself Accordingly
Uncle Sam prohibits more than one daily delivery to any person and local merchants urge cooperation to minimize hassle. Plan ahead, list needs carefully, and consider buying a few days or a week’s supply to reduce trips. Signed by Star Grocery, Mittanek, Welhausen, Wolters Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Joseph Patek
Richard Braun dies at 64 after stroke
Richard Braun, 64, died at the family home after a sudden stroke on Tuesday morning. Funeral services are set for Friday at 9 30 AM with Requiem Mass at the local Catholic Church followed by burial in the Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, son John Braun of Charlottenburg, daughters Mrs. John Cimerhanzel and Mrs. James Jaks, five grandchildren, and brother Otto Braun of Houston. The Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Braun
John Braun
Charlottenburg
John
Julia) Cimerhanzel
James R
Mary) Jaks
Otto Braun
Houston
Gazette
Credit Rules Hit Household Purchases Under New Debt Policy
The Federal Reserve Board, with brief notice, pushed new credit rules affecting nearly all household purchases except food, drugs, and cosmetics. The rules require payment by the tenth day of the second month after purchase or credit lockout, with installment options tightening down payment and term lengths. Cash loans under 1500 dollars also face shorter repayment windows, and past charged items become due under the new regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Federal Reserve Board
New Baby Born to Mr and Mrs Raz Barbara Ann
Mr. and Mrs Jim Raz welcome a baby girl named Barbara Ann born to the couple. The mother was formerly Miss Louise Barcak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Raz
Barbara Ann
Louise Barcak
Baby girl born to Waelder couple at local hospital
Born to Mr and Mrs H M Pantermuehar of Waelder a baby girl was delivered Wednesday at the local hospital weighing 7 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Pantermuehar
Waelder
Baby born to the Helwigs in Flatonia hospital
A baby was born Friday to Mr and Mrs Melvin Helwig of Flatonia at the local hospital weighing 9 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Helwig
Flatonia
General Maximum Price Regulation Notice
Gazette summarizes the general maximum price regulation issue, urging readers to study the details and keep the notice for reference. The piece highlights upcoming publication timing and the need to reference the regulation in future issues.
General Maximum Price Regulation Issued Under 1942 Act
The Price Administrator declares general maximum prices for commodities and services to curb inflation as required by the Emergency Price Control Act of 1942. It sets rules that no one may charge above the maximum and outlines how to determine the highest price charged during March 1942 or the most closely related figure, with continued details noted on the next page.
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Moulton Boy
Christian Science Services
Shiner Baptist Church
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Christina Salajka
Mrs
O.P.A. Clinic
Duroc
Jersey
Cotton Belt
Rev
the Gazette
Carr
Aespear
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