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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1952
Page
4
The St. Ludmila's Academy will hold graduation exercises on Thursday May 22 at 8 o'clock in Shiner Catholic Church. Rev. Jerome Stryke of Yoakum will deliver the address and everyone is invited to attend. The second item notes an upcoming Palace Theatre show featuring AAR ON SLICK FROM PUNKIN CRICK on Sunday and Monday.
A covered dish dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Krause celebrated the eighty third birthday of John Mladenka. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Joe Etlinger and daughters Flatonia Mr and Mrs C C Orts and family Mr and Mrs Clyde Meyer and son Moulton Mr and Mrs Johnnie Butschek and daughter Hallettsville Mrs Emma Shander a Yoakum Mr and Mrs Walter Glatzert Mr and Mrs Eddie Jungbauer and daughters Shiner.
The Bunjes H. D. Club met May 16 at Mrs. Bernard Roeder’s home with 24 members and guests. Mrs. Henry Goetz won recreation honors. Adelia Gehrels was elected delegate to the T. H. D. A. convention in Kingsville August. Lunches for Fred Fishbeck children funded for April and rest of term. Miss Werth demonstrated sewing machine cleaning. Social time followed with lunch. Visitors included Miss Albina Drabek of San Antonio and Mrs. Mary Drabek with others visiting.
United Dr. Martin Luther Congregation calls a special meeting immediately after morning worship on Sunday May 25 to consider buying property for a proposed new church. All confirmed members are urged to attend and plan to avoid any interference.
Dr and Mrs Erwin Lieb hafsky of Dallas announce the arrival of a daughter May 9 weighing 6 pounds 7 ounces. She will be named Stephania Louise. Mr and Mrs Edward Liebicher of Moulton announce a daughter born at the local hospital May 16 weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces. Mr and Mrs Norman D Schlenker celebrate a baby girl born at the local hospital May 15 weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces.
Judges sample many desserts as Number 4 cake wins with glossy chocolate frosting. Duke Thomas also billed as winner after stepping in for his ailing wife. Recipe steps outline melting chocolate sugar egg yolks and butter for an 8 inch 2 layer cake. The writer notes diverse tastes and defends variety among people.
One of Harris County's top Western bands led by Pappy Selph will perform at Kokernot Grove on Highway 200 near Shiner on Sunday May 25. A barbecue starts at 6 PM, dancing runs 8 PM to midnight, with music spanning Paul Jones Hokey Pokey Scottish Little Foot polkas German waltzes and more. Drummer Red Novak will sing Czech songs and Pappy will sing in German.
Mrs O W Dreyer Mrs Walter Henkhaus Mrs August Schmidt of Yoakum and Mrs Willie Huebner of Victoria entertained for their mother Mrs Chas Wendt who was eighty four Friday May 16 Assistants included Mrs Ella Wendt and Mrs Max L Wolters Neighbors and relatives in attendance listed including Mr and Mrs Louis Trautwein Mrs Wm Wendt land Mrs E F Wolters and others The honoree received many floors cards gifts and visits during the afternoon.
The Robin Girl Scout Patrol met May 19 at Mrs. Glade Welhausen’s home. Officers elected were Delores Jo Glatzert as patrol leader Gayle Welhausen as assistant leader and Sandra Jo Ward as reporter. A Cuba discussion engaged various groups at Shiner. Pappy’s single engagement is promoted for Sunday night requests.
This week’s hospital roster shows patients including Lucille Dolezal Mrs Felix Narvar and baby boy Mrs Augusta Messer Mrs Annie Mewes Mrs John A Kuta c Shiner Mrs May Heard Miss Willie A Bailey Flatonia Mrs Cirilla Moreno Hitchcock Mrs Louis Matusek Wharton Frank Filla Miss Tomasa Castillo Yoakum Mrs Gus Kretschmar Port Lavaca Mrs Henry Schroeder Moulton Dismissed include Frank J Brosch Joe E Pulkrabek Mrs Edward Liebicher and baby girl Mrs Louis A Duse Mrs Ed H Jenkins Mrs Norman D Schlenker and baby girl Albert McElroy Mrs Douglas J Walshak Mrs Edward G Janota and twins boy and girl Mrs Minnie Mollock Mrs Julius L Pospisil and baby boy Mary Ybarra James G Wauson Mrs Ad J Jemelka Mrs Mary Trobl
On Poppy Day May 24, Americans are urged to wear a red poppy to honor disabled veterans and express gratitude. The observance highlights national memory of veterans and the ongoing gratitude of the nation.
The family of Mrs. Selma Jaeggli expresses gratitude to Doctors Wagner Boyle Connolly and Strieder and to Wagner Hospital nursing staff for kindness and care. Special thanks go to Rev K Windecker and the choir for comfort, and to those who sent cards and floral tributes.
Mrs Mike Benes Sr expresses sincere thanks to Doctors F M Wagner and J W Connolly and nurse Mrs O T Breedlove and the nursing staff at the local hospital. She also thanks friends for flowers cards and visits during her stay and says their kindness will be remembered.
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