Shiner Brewers to Host La Grange on Local Diamond
Shiner hosts La Grange in a South Central Texas League game Sunday May 19 with Ernest Baker set to take the mound for the Brewers. May 12 saw Shiner crush Schulenburg 20 to 8 as Rainds pitched all seven innings, allowing 8 hits and fanning 10. The Brewers had 17 hits including a homer, two triples and three doubles, while Schulenburg used four pitchers to try to slow the attack. The club reports ideal weather and a large crowd expected with seating ample for spectators.
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la Grange
Shiner
Brewers
Schulenburg
Rainds
Ernest Baker
Seated Tea Honors Nine Mothers at Modern Priscella Club
Last Thursday afternoon the Modern Priscella Club hosted an informal seated tea honoring their mothers at the home of president Miss Aline Zappe. Officers Miss Aline Zappe Miss Geneva Seim and Miss Eileen Heinsohn received guests. corsages of ferns and pink gladioli were given. The program included a reading by Mrs. James F. Buske and musical selections by Misses Eileen and Bernita Heinsohn. The tea table featured an Italian cutwork cloth and a crystal bowl of pink gladioli. Presiding at the tea table were Miss Angelyn Krause and Miss Gussie Mae Eschenburg, with Mrs. Walter Glatzert assisting. Honored mothers included Mrs. Gus Seim Mrs. Joe Kasper and others from Schulenburg and area guests.
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Priscella Club
Aline Zappe
Geneva Seim
Eileen Heinsohn
James F. Buske
Angelyn Krause
Gussie Mae Eschenburg
Walter Glatzert
Mesdames Glade Welhausen
Arthur Ward
Mesd
Mortals and Immortals Lesson Sermon Readings May 19
Christian Science Services announce the Lesson Sermon for Sunday May 19 at 11 am. The Golden Text reads This corruptible must put on incorruption and this mortal must put on immortality from I Corinthians 15:53. Included citations include Ephesians 4:13 about reaching the measure of the fulness of Christ.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Czech-Moravian Brethren Church Sunday Services
Rev Jos A Barton will attend Sunday School and preach after the service at the Czech Moravian Brethren Church on Sunday morning.
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Jos. A. Barton
Shiner Business Men Hold May Meeting and Plan Outing Supper
The Shiner Business Men s Club met May 9 at the Palace Cafe with 17 members. President B Ry Holchak led, reports were read, and a June 13 outing supper for Ladies Night was approved. National Cotton Week May 17 to 25 was noted, Scout work praised, and thanks read from two members.
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Shiner Business Men’s Club
Palace Cafe
Pres
B. Ry Holchak
Business Men's Club
Denmark
Arthur Kaspar
Percy Garbade
F. M. Wagner
P. Kuhn
W. C. Schmidt
St Ludmila P T A Plans Open House Programs and Elections
The St Ludmila P T A held its May meeting with ten members present. They outlined Open House activities including a kolache luncheon, candy outside, a fishpond, a grocery tub, a crafts shop, and a 2 pm program in Czech and English with Patek's band. Also planned were games and student exhibits. Officers elected: President Mrs Joe Michna, First Vice President Mrs Joe Muras, Second Vice President Mrs Ed Fischnar Sr, Secretary Sister M Francis, Treasurer Mrs Amos Pavlik, Reporter Sister M Clare.
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Patek
Joe Michna
Joe Muras
Ed. Fischnar
M. Francis
Amos Pavlik
M. Clare
Tom Tom Motorcade to Visit Shiner in May Parade
The Tom Tom Motorcade will visit Shiner on Wednesday May 22 at 4 10 PM to promote the annual Tomato Festival set for May 6 7 and 8 at Yoakum.
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Shiner
Yoakum
Card of Thanks for Barn Fire Aid
A grateful note thanks the local fire department and others who aided after a barn fire on Monday. Signed by Mrs. Vaclav Stluka and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stluka.
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Vaclav Stluka
Ben Stluka
Sister M Rose Kays Dies in Boerne Texas At 11
Sister M Rose Kays known as Sister M Rose Kays died last Monday in Boerne Texas after two years of confinement. A Solemn High Requiem Mass was held in Shiner with Rt Rev Monsignor L P Netardus officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with pallbearers A A Darilek John Beal Ed Fishner Paul Berkenhoff. She served in multiple Texas schools and is survived by her parents three brothers six sisters and numerous relatives. A large Corn Hill contingent attended the funeral with teachers from Holy Trinity school present.
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M. Rose Kays
Boerne
Texas
Incarnate Word
Shiner
Monsignor
L. P. Netardus
John Beal
Fishner
Paul Berkenhoff
Marak
St. Johns
Cistern
Hostyn
Nada
Tom Kass
Corn Hill
Anton
Crowell
C. J
Lyford
Laddie
Tonie Zdansky
Georgetown
Agnes Tomsu
Vernon
Frances Lerner
Mary
Angeline
Austin
Mildred
Louis Valenta
Alice
Willie Sladecek
Beatrice Simek
Teresa
Gabriel
Charles
Holy Trinity School
Decoration Gay Services at Moulton
Decoration service scheduled Sunday May 19 1940 at nine o'clock at the Moulton Public Cemetery. Hon Geo Lenert of La Grange will deliver the memorial address.
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Moulton
Geo. Lenert
la Grange
Cattle Dipping Service Offered Near Catholic Church
Farmers and cattlemen may dip stock at the vat by the Catholic church, recently charged. Service available at nominal cost. Call at the Post Office and Mr. Herder will furnish a key to the vat.
Examinations Extended for Performance Reporters
The County A A A office extended examinations to forty eight applicants for 1940 Performance reporting. Of this group, eighteen applicants successfully passed the examination. Nine others brought up conditional grades and these will be further instructed after which they may take a further examination.
Thanks for kindness at Sister Mary Rose’s death
We express sincere thanks for acts of kindness and assistance during Sister Mary Rose’s death. Gratitude goes to Rt Rev Monsignor L P Netardus Rev P P Kaspar Rev I J Valente Rev E J Bily Rev J Kopp pallbearers A Grill Sr I Simper H Bozka Tom Husinecky Mr J R Mikes and all who donated flowers. May God bless you. The Sisters.
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Mary Rose
Monsignor
L. P. Netardus
P P. Kaspar
I. J. Valente
E. J. Bily
J. Kopp
Messrs. A. Grill Sr
I. Simper
H. Bozka
Tom Husinecky
J. R. Mikes
Royalty to Tom-Tom Selected for Tomiatom Pageant
Miss Marine Riske daughter of Mr and Mrs Iske has been chosen for the Chameree committee to represent chess at the Tomiatom event on June 6 7 and 8. Patricia Dreyer and Mr and Mrs Em waster Elton of Mr and Mrs Waldemar Tieken will represent Shiner as Junior Duke and Duchess at the Tom-Tom celebration.
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Marine Riske
Daugh
Iske
Mittee
Patricia Dreyer
Emwaster Elton
Waldemar Tieken
Shiner
John Rezek Dies at 73 in Shiner Texas
John Rezek aged 73 years 3 months 10 days passed away at 10 p m Tuesday May 7 1940 at his Route 3 Shiner Texas home. Born January 27 1867 in Czechoslovakia he came to the United States in 1913 and settled near Moulton Texas later moving to his present home in December 1939. Surviving wife Annie Rezek Route 3 Shiner daughter Alpina Pilot Shiner and half brother Thomas Kuta of Czechoslovakia Funeral services were held at the Moulton Catholic Church Thursday May 9 1940 Rev J Kopp officiating with interment in St Joseph Catholic Cemetery Moulton. Our sympathy goes to the bereaved.
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John Rezek
Route 3
Sniner
Texas
Mr. Rezek
Czechoslovakia
Moulton
Rezek
Annie Rezek
Shiner
Alibina Pilot
Thomas Kuta
Moulton Catholic
Rev
J. Kopp
Heart Attack Kills Eagle Lake Editor Bruce W. McCarty
Bruce W. McCarty editor of the Eagle Lake Headlight for 37 years died in Eagle Lake after a heart attack Sunday. He is survived by his widow a daughter Madeline a son Bruce Wilson and a brother S O McCarty all of Eagle Lake. Funeral arrangements not yet complete.
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Eagle Lake
Bruce W. McCarty
McCarty
Madeline
Texas Christian University
Bruce Wilson McCarty
S. O. McCarty
Thanks for help after barn fire. Kouba gratitude note
Mr and Mrs Joe H Kouba express sincere thanks to Farmers Gin neighbors and all who aided when their barn burned Saturday night. They are grateful for the equipment and assistance received.
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Joe H. Kouba
Mayor Proclaims Cotton Week in Shiner Texas May 17 25
The mayor proclaims National Cotton Week from May 17 to May 25 1940 in Shiner Texas. He highlights cotton as a major livelihood for millions and urges citizens to support a nationwide sales event promoting cotton products and greater consumption.
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Shiner
Texas
Barn Fires Destroy Two Farms In Boundary Line Area
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a Kouba farm barn and its contents. About 1000 lbs of poultry feed and 50 bushels of corn lost. A Stluka farm barn burned next day. horses, calves, and harness saved. Only the buildings were insured.
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J. H. Kouba
Boundary Line
Vaclav Stluka
Ben Stluka
Yoakum Theatre Damaged by Fire Night Blaze
The Yoakum Grand Theatre suffered heavy damage from a fire believed to start in a balcony area near an electric junction box. Firefighters contained the blaze after a 2:30 a.m. alarm, though the balcony was almost destroyed except for the projection booth where film for Gone With the Wind was stored.
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Yoakum Grand Theatre
Hanna
Tomato Field Day At Yoakum Tomato Disease Lab
On May 22 1940 at 1 30 p m tomato growers are invited to a field day at the Tomato Disease Laboratory two miles east of Yoakum on the Hope Road. Visitors will see experiments in fertilizing pruning spraying and dusting tomatoes with variety trials and effects of Starter solution. Tests on peanuts watermelons and cantaloupes are included. Bring a full carload and spend the afternoon. County Agent G C King invites all.
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Tomato Disease Laboratory
Yoakum
Hope Road
G. C. King
Parcel Post Sale and Tea at Blohm Building
Methodist Ladies Aid announce a parcel post sale and tea at the Blohm building on Wednesday May 22 starting at 2:30 PM. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
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Methodist Ladies Aid
Blohm Building
Garden Club Meeting Friday at 3 P.M with Miss Merseburger
Garden Club meets Friday at 3 p m led by Miss Mayme Merseburger in the clubroom. Members will discuss seasonal planting, garden tours, and upcoming community projects.
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Garden Club
Mayme Merseburger
Commencement Sermon At Gym Auditorium Honors Graduates
Rev Rayford Harris preached the commencement sermon to the graduating class and audience in the Gym Auditorium. He urged ongoing training of mind body and spirit and delivered a clear message with orderly program including invocations solos and hymns by the senior class.
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Rayford Harris
Baptist Church
King Giardini
Ellis
Lewis Denmark
Joe Hughs
Max L .Wolters
Rayford Har
Mr. Geo Martin of San Antonio Visits Uncle
Mr George Martin of San Antonio visited his uncle W L Martin on Sunday.
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Geo. Martin
San Antonio
W. L. Martin
Commencement Exercises Planned By University Figure
The Friday May 1 commencement will be led by Dr. Gray of the University of as. The program includes processional, orchestra, invocation by Mr. T. H., salutatory by Maurine Koether, class oration Maxie Seidenberger, musical duets and trios, the address by Dr. Hale Gray, valedictory by Maxie Seiden, gift presentation by Francis Berkenborg, and diploma awards by P. R. Otto. Reverend Richard Schuetze gives the benediction. You are invited to greet the graduates.
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Gray
University of As
I Ginning
Texas
T. H
Mel Donald
Maurine Koether
Maxie Seidenberger
Francis Berkenhoff
S. AJ Thulemeyer
Hale Gray
Francis Berkenborgs
P. R. Otto
T. H. McDonald
Richard Schuetze
Hospital thanks from Eddie Chumchal to care team
Eddie Chumchal extends heartfelt gratitude to friends, doctors, and nurses for kindness during his hospital stay. He thanks them for their thoughtful support and blessings.
Rural Seventh Grade Graduation Exercises and Band Concert
Rural seventh grade graduation exercises feature a band concert and processional by the orchestra. Invocations and benedictions given by Rev. Klages and Rev. E B Kolodzie, with diplomas presented by Philip Lorfing. Honors include valedictorian Breslau and salutatorian Hackberry. 136 graduates.
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Rev. Klages
Paula Marie Poch
Virginia Timm
Lillian Moore Allen
H. S. Paulus
Philip Lorfing
Reinhart Lucke
E. B. Kolodzie
Shelton Voelkel
Valedictorian
Breslau
Viola Rode
Salutatorian
Hackberry
United Dr Martin Luther Church Service Notes
Sunday School at 9 a m Divine Service at 10 a m German service at 8 p m Men’s organization featured a Whitsunday message and Pentecost interpretation. Highlighted Mothers Day tribute praising Hanna and Monica. urging church involvement for higher character. Rev Richard Schuetze invites all to attend.
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Divine Service
Hanna
Samuel
Isreal
Monica
St. Augustin
Richard Schuetze
Supplies for fancy work at S L A Store sale
The notice advertises a May 18 sale at S. L. A. Store featuring fancy work items for craft enthusiasts. Includes details on assorted materials and pricing, inviting shoppers to browse and purchase.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shiner Brewers
Christian Science Services
Business Men’s Club
ST. Ludmila’s P. T. A
G. E. Jaehne
St. Joseph Catholic
Cotton Belt
Yoakum Theatre
Tomato Growers
America
the Beautiful Ward
T Ae
Eddie Chumchal
Hallettsville High School
Whitsunday
Young People Society
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