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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1950
Page
1
A county agent led demonstration on Friday May 19 at 2 p.m. west of Boedeker's Store along Highway 200 showing early season cotton poisoning methods to control insects. The program, endorsed by A and M College, aims to prevent later hatching while preserving beneficial insects. Public invited.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie F Zapalac of Houston announce their son Donald Ray born May 8 at Heights Hospital weighing 8 pounds 4.5 ounces. Baptism held May 14 at Assumption Catholic Church with sponsors Edwin J Kercho Houston and grandparents Adolph J Siegel and Mary Zapalac Shiner. Grandparents note Fiesta de San Jacinto reception details omitted.
Final arrangements have been made for the State Health Department X-ray unit to visit Shiner. The unit will be at city hall from 9 30 a m to 5 30 p m on June 3 5 6 and 7. The Rotary Club sponsors the event and urges all residents fifteen years or older to get a chest x ray. There is no charge and no clothing removal required. Take a few seconds to be screened.
The Shiner Rotary Club held its May 15 luncheon at Meyer's Cafe with 21 members. John De genhardt presented a history of the Shiner Light Plant, noting its growth into a modern city operated facility and its economical operation. Mayor Paul thanked him for the community service talk.
Misses Evelyn Werner and Madlyn Hajek were hosted at the Muras home for a Sunday patio party with guests including Mrs. John Werner and Mrs. Ernest Hajek. Activities featured a question bee with captains and matching wardrobe gifts such as hat boxes and laundry bags. Chocolate sundaes and cookies accompanied the gathering, which also included visiting relatives from Austin.
A Dairy Day show is planned for May 27 at Legion Park with the Chamber of Commerce sponsorship. Cattle entries are expected to match or exceed last year, with exhibitions for junior and adult stock at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Judging starts at 10 a.m. Exhibitors asked to bring cattle by 9:00. Several committees are named including general Ray Seale cattle J M Yater judging Chovanetz.
Chain letters are again being mailed through the Shiner Post Office. A previous notice is being disregarded and the public is warned of the penalty connected with these mailing violations. Ed Herder Postmaster.
The Juniors hosted the Seniors of 00 with a banquet on Thursday May 11 attended by juniors, seniors, parents and guests. Table settings featured 112 with red roses and class colors red gold and white. guests heard remarks from Donald Filip and Rev John Hanacek with the theme Aim High.
Funeral services are announced for Leon Pete Netardus age 26 years 3 months 20 days on Friday May 19 starting at Kabena Funeral Home Hallettsville at 9 15 am proceeding to Sacred Heart Catholic Church for 9 30 am services Rosary will be recited Thursday at 7 30 pm Complete obituary next week.
Mrs. S. A. Thulemeyer presents pupils in a piano recital at the Gymnasium on Tuesday May 23 at 8 00 p m. Parents and friends are cordially invited to attend.
Mrs and Mrs Elmer Schneider and daughter Marcella former San Antonio residents have purchased the Derrick Furniture Store in Shiner and will hold opening day Saturday May 20 They invite neighbors to visit their new showroom and note they reside in the Muras apartments.
Dreyer Brothers Feed Store in Shiner was appointed Purina Chow Dealer by local Purina representative O L Cooper. Donald Dreyer founded the newly organized store and serves as manager with his two brothers. The shop offers Purina Livestock and Poultry Chows, bulk seeds, sanitation products, and farm supplies.
Decoration Day services sponsored by Geier Merrem Post No 392 American Legion set for Sunday May 21 1950 at 9 30 a m at Public Cemetery Moulton Texas If weather fails the event moves to the Gymnasium The program lists speakers readers and musical selections by the Migl Band with Rev K Windecker and Hon Clark W Thompson among participants
The Shiner Baptist congregation bought the George Novak home beside Legion Park to serve as the new Baptist parsonage. Rev. and Mrs. L. R. Stephens moved into the former Green residence last week.
The list this week includes patients Mrs. Jim C Hartl Fred Selzer Frank A Riha Mrs August H Brunkenhoefer Mrs Ida Emken Shiner Mrs Anton Palitza Moulton Rudolph J Mican Schulenburg Adolph H Masek Flatonia Mrs Laddie L Zbranek Ganado Mrs Emma C Kelch Yorktown Dave P Croft Ledbetter Miss Johanna Janak Hallettsville Rosie Lambkin San Antonio. Dismissed: Mrs C C Fernandez Charlene Kubenka Mrs Willie H Harabis Mrs Bennie S Kouba John A Chumchal Eugene Hubner Willie Cervenka Arlen Ray Hoffman Mrs Harold Knape Mrs Rudy V Okruhlik and baby boy Mrs Oren M Wagner and baby y.
Bids are set out for a new parish gym hall. The building committee and architect Louis Bauml discussed details and blueprints were accepted. Sealed bids will be opened May 26 with work expected to start soon after. The note mentions the anticipated publication of an architectural drawing.
The Shiner Comets resume action Sunday at 3:00 p.m. against Ammannsville on enemy soil in a Tri County League contest. Bet ty's Cafe departs at 1:00 p.m. for the trip. After a slow Sunday, the team seeks improvement in timely base crossings as 14 strikeouts and nine hits surfaced against Moulton. Thursday practice at Zander Field precedes next week's home game versus St Joseph's Yoakum.
The Dance Club will meet Friday night and return guest cards to members at this time.
At a called meeting on May 12, the Shiner School Board reelected Max E. Seidenberger and Mrs. Sylvia Seidenberger to positions.
Beginning Monday May 22 at 3:00 p.m. a two week Vacation Bible School will run daily from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at United Dr Martin Luther Church. Children ages three to twelve are invited to attend and participate in the program.
The High School P T A announces the closing meeting of the year to settle unfinished business before the present term ends. A large attendance is urged to ensure all matters are disposed of.
A benefit for the Cemetery Association will be held May 28 at Legion Park starting 3:00 p.m. The public is invited for games concessions and entertainment plus lunch. Donors asked to provide dressed chickens eggs for sandwiches or cakes and handmade items for concessions. Contact Mrs Alois Kasper for details.
The Knights of Columbus meet in regular session tonight May 18 at the Parish Hall. All members are urged to attend.
The Firemen's Wives Auxiliary will meet at City Hall on Thursday May 23 at 8 00 p m All members urged to attend.
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