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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
1
In a special session the School Board unanimously re‑elected all High School teachers for the coming term. SHINER HATCHERY SELLS OVER 1800 CHICKS IN ONE DAY They sold 1821 chicks by Tuesday morning and all were gone by night. W L Henkhaus cites quality and sanitary methods as keys to quick sellout.
Dist. Clerk Gus J. Strauss was elected State Secretary of the Knights of Columbus at the Corpus Christi convention. Galveston was chosen to host the next convention.
Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by T. H. McDonald. Sermon at 11 a.m. by the Pastor. Training Union at 7 p.m. led by Mrs. Rayford Harris. Sermon at 8 p.m. by the Pastor. Midweek service Wednesday at 8 p.m.
The church lists services with Rev. A Guyon preaching at 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Sunday and a Sunday School at 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend all services.
Church services scheduled Sunday night May 26 led by Rev. Jos Barton of Granger at the Czech Moravian Brethren Church.
The Sunday Lesson-Sermon titled Soul and Body will be read in Christian Science churches on May 26 at 11 a.m. The Golden Text from Psalms 84:2 speaks of longing for the courts of the Lord and the living God. Included scripture Ps 116:9 adds I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living.
The notice outlines services at United Dr Martin Luther Church with Sunday School at 9 a m and Divine Service at 10 a m English service and mentions a second Divine Service at 8 p m Dreyer English. It features Bruce Barton discussing church loyalty and responsibility and Rev Richard Schuetze urging a church minded community.
Shiner High School awarded diplomas to twenty three graduates in the auditorium last Friday. Dr. Hob Gray addressed the crowd as a UT faculty member. Francis Berkenhoff presented the class gift a ninety dollar fund to buy a gym piano.
Horace Wimberly Sr residence on Pecan street suffered heavy kitchen and second floor damage after a fire Monday morning. Mrs. Wimberly Jr was burned while cleaning in the kitchen and rescued by neighbor Joe Jakubik as fire crews saved most of the home. The blaze started in the kitchen and likely involved gas stove vapors near a pilot light.
The Shiner Brewers host the Yoakum Toms at Welhausen Diamond on Sunday May 26 as the local teams square off in a highlighted matchup with the Shiner Mobo Band performing.
Final tribute paid to Frances Palitza 79 years old at a Sunday service in Gonzales Catholic Church. Requiem High Mass by Father Bily. burial in Catholic Cemetery. Survived by five daughters Martha Krem ling Barbara Winklarak Agnes Ermis Victoria Antrich Lucas Philomena Muras and son Anton Palitza plus two brothers Philip Drymalla and John Drymalla.
The National American Red Cross asks the public to fund war relief for Europe. Donations may be left at the First National Bank and the Shiner Branch pledges to respond as in the past.
The population census for Shiner has been completed. If you were unintentionally left out, notify Mrs. Edna Trojeak in Shiner Texas at once.
A large list names numerous relatives and friends visiting from several Texas towns including San Antonio Rosenberg Port Lavaca Columbus Robstown Schulenburg Cat Spring Hal Jettesville Moulton Dilworth Flor, Ton. The attendees include Mrs Annie Lussy Mrs John Jonietz Mr and Mrs Rudy Antrich Mr and Mrs Cyril Lukas and son Jerry among many others.
A Monday morning wedding at the local Catholic Church united Albert Dolezal Jr. and Miss Della Benes with Rev. E. Bily officiating. Attendants were L. M. Roeder and Robt. Werner. The bride wore white satin with lace, orange blossom veil, and a gold cross. travel attire was black and white. The groom donned Oxford Gray. A wedding dinner followed at the Dolezal home before the couple departed for Seabrook. Both families have ties to Shin er and Houston.
On May 19 the Shiner United Dr. Martin Luther Church men formed The Lutheran Men’s Organization with Rev. Richard Schuetze as temporary chairman. Officers named include President Rev. Schuetze Vice President G W Eschenburg Treasurer Albert O Bartram and John Cook plus Social Committee Edwin Wolters and Arthur Noll kamper. Regular meetings set for the third Sunday each month at 8 p m with Bartram as secretary.
Invitations have been received to attend the graduation exercises of the medical department of the University of Texas at the Galveston City Auditorium on May 31. Edward Strauss, son of Mr and Mrs H J Strauss of Hallettsville, will be one of the ninety graduates to receive his M D degree.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Merrem visit Marlin for hot baths and rest. The Palace Theatre has had a new paint job at the entrance and interior additions underway. The updates aim to improve appearance and facilities.
The Pager Lodge local G D H S lodg will celebrate their Golden Jubilee on June 16 at 1 p m Pateks Bank providing the music. Two charter members Mr M E Wolters and Mr Anton Thormahlen remain alive. Extensive preparations are under way for a festive occasion.
Miss Glornie Wendel and Mr. Edmund Greive wed at St Josephs Catholic Church Moulton Tuesday morning May 14 Rev J Kopp officiated. The couple plans a Corpus Christi honeymoon and will live on a farm near Oak Grove. Witnesses were Charlie Greive and Otto Hirsch. May good luck and happiness be theirs.
Yoakum Toms travel to Shiner for a South Central League game on Sunday May 26. Edwin Jaehne likely to start for Yoakum against Shiner ace Ernest Baker as fans expect a strong pitching duel and a large nearby crowd. The Brewers recently lost 1 to 0 to La Grange with amplified offense by La Grange and strong pitching by Baker. Emmett Busch and the Shiner Hobo Band provide pregame music with a 3:30 p.m. start.
The famous Shiner Hebe Band will furnish music for the ball game Sunday.
A steady stream of visitors attended the Open House in the afternoon and evening. The register lists guests from Houston San Antonio Victoria Nordheim Hallettsville Nada Flatonia Gonzales Cistern Moulton Cuero Yoakum Sealy Moravia and other towns. The event was a complete success with total income of 110.94 and a clear record as the largest sum ever taken in at an Open House.
The closing day featured Holy Mass and Benediction led by Rt. Rev. Monsignor L P Netardus who urged duty beyond vacation. Seventh grade diplomas were awarded to Anna Louise Novak Gussie Mae Tas ler Irene Benarden Philip Hubner Arthur Fischnar and Elo Stock. Additional awards went to students for Perfect attendance Mass attendance and Conduct including Dolores Weitzel Elenora Velek Daniel Marek Marie Marek John Kasper Marie Jo Henk haus Otilia Strakos Elvira Er delt Adell Strakos Philip Hubner and others.
The list honors students from grades 1 through 11 with names such as Georgia Kouba Mary Joyce Pavlik Geneva Stach Rita Hubner and many others. Notable grades include 8 with Robert Wagner Ethelyn Tasler Joyce Michna and 9 with Agnes Kolacny Bessie Kostak Evelyn Opella.
Shiner receives a beneficial rain totaling 2.30 inches Saturday night with more on Wednesday morning. The downpour improves crop and pasture conditions amid cloudy weather.
Mrs J P Bartak spoke to the Waelder Methodist Congregation at the eleven oclock morning service last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Kasper and Donald left Saturday for an extended vacation to points of interest.
La Grange edged Shiner 1 to 0 in eight inning in a South Central Texas League clash. L. Blume credited with the decisive fluke hit after Mee Craw scored on a misplay. Pitching dominated as Martinek allowed 12 strikeouts to Baker’s 5. Fans look ahead to Shiner Brewers vs Yoakum Peters at Welhausen Diamond Sunday at 3 30 p m.
Dorothy Lucille Schreiber offers thanks to everyone for kindness during her hospital stay after surgery. She praises doctors and nurses and notes appreciation for gifts, calls, and flowers.
Breslau Rural High School sponsors a homecoming on June 2 featuring dinner supper dance and good speeches. Recreation galore invites everyone to attend.
A meeting of the Common Citizens Program will be held at the Court House in Hallettsville on Saturday June 1 at 10 a m to select a candidate for the State Legislature. Pat McCord is Lavaca County Texas County Chairman.
Mr and Mrs Tom Sitka announce the birth of their first child, a son named Thomas John, born May 16. The mother is formerly Miss Mary Hajek.
A fine baby girl, their second, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Rudolf Dornak on May 21. She will be called Mary Ann.
Herman Jaks expresses sincere thanks to Dr Wagner nurses and visitors for thoughts flowers and messages during his recent hospitalization. May God reward you.
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