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Newspaper

Shiner Gazette

Location

Shiner, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1940

Page

4

Mary's Nursing School Commencement in San Antonio

Jimmy Baros of El Campo accompanied Mr and Mrs Frank Baros and Emily to San Antonio Friday for the Commencement Exercises where their daughter Mary graduated from the Robert B Green School of Nursing. Also, Shiner Brewers played La Grange Demons at Welhausen Diamond Sunday May 19 at 3 30 p m. Mr and Mrs Emil Stach returned from a trip to Jefferson and Shreveport La.

Jimmy Baros el Campo Frank Baros Emily San Antonio Mary Robert B. Green School of Nursing Shiner Brewers la Grange Demons Welhausen Diamond Emil Stach Jefferson Shreveport

German Program Shines With Music and Drama by Students

A May 10 gym program by German I and II featured an orchestra led by Mr. John Othold, songs, a play Ein Eusflug, duets, choral items, and a Ritter-like assortment. Students wore costumes sewn by mothers and thanked supporters who aided the event.

John Othold A. Trara Hol-la-hi Hol-la-ho Mildred Marburger Francis Berckenhoff August Dahilek Meisterschaft Hans Und Liesel Ethel Baros Mildred Hauschild Lee Roy Ullmann Margaret Dierksen Blue Danube Schottische Die Lorelei Dr. Eisenbart Lawrence Beal

Bunjes 4-H Club Holds May Meeting With Guest

The Bunjes 4-H Club girls met Thursday May 9 1940 with Miss Pfeiffer present. Virginia Turner of Red Rock attended as guest. Members sang with piano accompaniment and discussed encampment and council meeting before adjourning.

Bunjes 4-H Club Miss Pfeiffer Virginia Turner Red Rock

Florian Baros 80th Birthday Party Observed at Home

On Thursday night May 2 the 80th birthday of Mr Florian Baros was observed at his home in our city with a turkey supper. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Jure Mrs Ed Havel Mr and Mrs Frank Baros and family Mr and Mrs Felix Jurica all of Shiner Mr and Mrs John Baros Mr and Mrs Charlie Baros and son Ben Mr and Mrs Joe R Vrazel of Kokernot Mr and Mrs Willie Dreyer and son Buford of Dreyer Mr and Mrs Rudy Baros and son Robin of Yoakum and Miss Edna Baros of San Antonio. Many friends extended best wishes for health and happiness.

Florian Baros Our City John Jure Ed. Havel Frank Baros Felix Jurica Shiner John Baros Charlie Baros Ben Joe R. Vrazel Kokernot Willie Dreyer Buford of Dreyer Rudy Baros Robin Yoakum Edna Baros San Antonio Baros

Local luncheon guests visit Yoakum family

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Baros joined Mrs. J. P. Cimrhanzel Sr. and Mrs. Emil Kahanek with baby Patrick James for a Friday visit in Yoakum, sharing a quiet afternoon and greetings with the household.

Martin Baros J. P. Cimrhanzel Sr Emil—Kahanek Patrick James Yoakum

Announcement Rates for Public Office in 23rd District

Announcement rates payable in advance for candidates include Congressman L. J. Sulak for State Representative 23rd District M. A. Hobbs Paul Boethel seeking reelection for County Clerk D. L. Hudson reelection for Sheriff Frank M. McGrew A. P. McElroy District Clerk Gus J. Strauss For Assessor-Collector E. A. Turk.

M. A. Hobbs Paul Boethel

St Ludmila Mothers Day Celebration Highlights Seniors

St Ludmila’s echoes praise a Mother’s Day service with Masses for the Seniors and children, a CYO enrollment, and S L A Seniors processing to Ave Maria. Monsignor Netardus urged graduates to seek true happiness in God, while generous decorations and flowers honored participants and donors.

Cyril Bernadette Irene Klos Msgr L. P. Netardus

Appreciation to the Shiner Gazette Senior Annuals

The Seniors of St. Ludmila Academy thank Mrs Fietsam and the Gazette staff for printing their annuals. They note compliments from Juniors and others and express gratitude to Shiner Merchants and professionals for contributions enabling the publication of the annuals.

St. Ludmila’s Academy

Picnic at Blucher Bark for St Ludmila Academy students

St Ludmila Academy students enjoyed a Monday picnic at Blucher Bark with games music dancing and a midday dinner. The event concluded with thanks to the Sisters and Mothers for their help and to Herman Son Lodge for park use.

St. Ludmila’s Academy Blucher Bark Herman Son Lodge

Open House at St Ludmila’s Academy Sunday

Attend the Open House at St Ludmila’s Academy on Sunday May 19. R B Roos and family from Victoria visited E F Wolters residence Sunday. Mrs I E Clark of Schulenburg plans a visit to E F Wolters. E F Wolters Louis Trauts tein and Wm Wendtland Jr. visited San Antonio on Wednesday. Comedy and Song The Road To Singapore stars Bing Crosby Dorothy Lamour and Bob Hope at Palace Theatre Sunday and Monday. Mrs E V Janecka of Cis whipeg hospital visit noted.

St. Ludmila’s Academy E. F. Wolters Louis Trautstein Wm. Wendtland Jr San Antonio Singapore Bing Crosby Dorothy Lamour Bob Hope Palace Theatre

Shiner Public School P T A Elects Officers for 1940 41

The Shiner Public School Parent-Teacher Association held its regular monthly meeting May 9 1940 in the seventh grade room. President Mrs Ernest Hajek opened the meeting and reports from secretary and treasurer were read and approved. Elected for 1940 41 were President Mrs Ernest Hajek first vice president Mrs H Koether second vice president Mrs T Hughs Secretary Mrs Ola Garrett Treasurer Mrs J W Boyle and Reporter Mrs M M Wagner.

Shiner Public School Parent - Teacher Association Ernest Hajek H. Koether T. Hughs Ola Garrett J. W. Boyle M. M. Wagner Mary Wagner

Huebner Family Visits and Local Socials Highlight May

Eddie Willie and Oscar Huebner of Houston and Arthur Huebner of Bryan visited the J H Huebner home for Mother's Day. Oscar will stay a week. Frances Blinka of Palacios and Ludwig Krenek of Blessing visited the Blinka home. Max Walla family and Patrick spent Sunday with John Wagner. Bernie Blume and Willie Maeker attended the Silver Wedding of Louis and Mrs Blume on May 5. Baseball game May 19 features Shiner Brewers versus La Grange Demons at Welhausen Diamond. Mr J H Huebner is ill at home. Movie and school event listings include Rancho Grande with Smiley Burnette and June Storey Pals, and St Joseph's School Boys Choir at Palace Theatre.

St. Ludmila’s Academy Eddie Willie Oscar Huebner Houston Arthur Huebner Bryan J. H. Huebner Oscar Frances’ Blinka Palacios Ludwig Krenek Blessing Blinka Max Walla Patrick John Wagner Bernie Blume Nordheim Willie Maeker Here Louis Blume Shiner Brewers la Grange Demons Welhausen Diamond Gene Rancho Grande Smiley Burnette June Storey Golden West Brewer Kids St. Joseph’s School Palace Theatre

Rupture Shield Expert Hoffmann to Demonstrate in Yoakum

Minneapolis expert H L Hoffmann will demonstrate his Rupture Shields in Yoakum Texas at Hotel St Regis on May 21 from 10 am to 4 pm. The device allegedly holds ruptures and aids natural contraction, with appointments in the evenings. No mail orders. address provided for demonstrations.

H. L. Hoffman Minneapolis Minn Yoakum Texas ST. Regis Shields Hoffmann Northwestern Bank Bldg Min

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Wolters First National Bank of Shiner Lavaca County Crisco Klek P & G Bunjes CLUB L. J. Sulak D. L. Hudson Frank M. McGrew A. P. McElroy Gus J. Strauss E. A. Turk Wm. W. Allen Paul H. Fertsch J. G. Konvicka Seim D ST. Ludmila’s Shiner Gazette R. B. Roos Family of Victoria I. E. Clark of Schulenburg E. V. Janecka Gulflex Gulf Service Sta Emil Chumchal Kuhn G. W. Eschenburg Tillie Fietsam Congress Witting Moulton High School Migl Shiner, Texas Aeromotor Florence National Wood Yoakum Mattress Factory Hajek Ewald Seidenberger Randolph Field
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