High School Teachers Re-Elected by School Board
At a Monday night special session the School Board unanimously re elected all teachers at the local High School for the upcoming term.
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
2
Chicks Sell Out Quickly At SHINER Hatchery
W L Henkhaus reports selling 1821 baby chicks in one day with the balance gone by night. He credits quality stock and modern sanitary methods for rapid turnover and easy disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
W. L. Henkhaus
Bill
Strauss Elected State Secretary at K C Convention
District Clerk Gus J. Strauss was elected State Secretary of the Knights of Columbus at the Corpus Christi convention last week. Galveston was chosen to host the next convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus J. Strauss
K. C’s
Knights of Columbus
Corpus Christi
Dist
Order
Galveston
Sunday Services at First Baptist Church This Week
Sunday School starts 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. Evening sermon at 8 p m by the Pastor. Midweek service Wednesday at 8 p m.
Methodist Church Sunday Services and Classes
The church holds worship at 9 a m led by Rev A Guyon and 8 p m preaching with 10 a m Sunday School. The public is invited to attend all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Guyon
Czech Moravian Brethren Church Services May 26
Evening services conducted by Rev. Jos Barton of Granger at the Czech Moravian Brethren Church on Sunday night May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Barton of
Granger
Soul and Body Lesson Sermon Set for May 26
Christian Science services announce the Sunday lesson sermon "Soul and Body" to be read at 11 am in all churches. The Golden Text from Psalms 84:2 expresses a soul longing for the courts of the Lord. Psalms 116:9 adds I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Installation of Lutheran Men's Club Officers
UNITED DR MARTIN LUTHER CHURCH announces Sunday School at 9 a m and Divine Service at 10 a m English service. An English service at 8 p m and Dreyer selection. Bruce Barton quotes urge church loyalty and faith. Rev Richard Schuetze urges be church minded and support church through taxes and offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Men’s Club
Dreyer
Bruce Barton
Richard Schuetze
Shiner High School Holds Commencement Ceremony
Shiner High School held its 1939 40 commencement Friday night in the Auditorium Gymnasium for 23 graduates. Dr. Hob Gray spoke, university educator and UT faculty member, before a large audience. Gifted ninety dollars for a gym piano fund was presented by Francis Berkenhoff and accepted by the Board of Trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hob Gray
Texas
University of Texas
Francis Berkenhoff
S.A. Thulemeyer
Board of Trustees
John Othold
S. A. Thulemeyer
William Wendtland
Max L. Wolters
Hertha Liebhafsky
Ethel Baros
Maurine Koether
Paul Otto
T. H. McDonald
Martin English
Martin
Ada Rae Brunkenhoefer
Max Seidenberger
Southern Engraving Company
Emily Baros
Eugene Miculka
Fire damages Wimberly home in Yoakum
Horace Wimberly Sr residence on Pecan Street suffered heavy kitchen fire damage in the second story apartment. Mrs. Wimberly Jr received burns while fighting the blaze caused possibly by gas vapors near a pilot light. Neighbor Joe Jakubik rescued her. fire crews confined flames to the upper story, with repairs needed but structure intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Horace Wimberly, Sr
Pecan Street
Horace Wimberly Jr
Shiner Brewers meet Yoakum Toms at Welhausen diamond
The Shiner Brewers host the Yoakum Toms at Welhausen diamond on Sunday May 26 in a prep baseball clash featuring the Shiner Hobo Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Brewers
Shiner Hobo
Welhausen
Frances Palitza Rites Held For 79 Year Old Matriarch
Funeral services were held Sunday for Mrs Frances Palitza aged 79 years 9 months 4 days who died after a two year illness. Requiem High Mass at the Catholic Church was led by Father Bily with Monsignor Netardus and burial in the Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include five daughters and one son along with two brothers. A large list of out of town mourners attended from multiple Texas communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Palitza
Father Bily
Monsignor Netardus
Julius
Willie Ermis
Edmund
John Kremling
Rudy Antrich
Victor Palitza
Lasisk Gros Strelitz
Ober Slessen
Germany
Anton and
Josephine(Lipolk)Drymalla
America
Galveston
San Antonio
Paul Palitza
Colorado County
Gonzales
Lavaca
Edmuund
Martha) Kremling
Jim
Barbara) Winklarek
Louis
Agnes
Ermis
Cyril
Victoria) Antrich _ Lucas
Joe
Philomena) “Muras
Anton Palitza
Philip Drymalla
Victoria
John Drymalla
Eagle Lake
Gazette
Red Cross Appeal Urges Public Funds for Europe
The National American Red Cross asks the public to donate to aid war stricken Europe. Do not wait to be solicited, leave your donation at the First National. Shiner Branch, American Red Cross invites support as it has in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National American Red Cross
Europe
Shiner
Shiner Branch
American Redross
Population census concluded for Shiner Texas
Notice that Shiner Texas census is complete and residents who were unintentionally left out should contact Mrs. Edna Trojeak in Shiner at once to correct records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Edna Trojeak
Texas
Pretty Wedding at Local Catholic Church
A wedding took place Monday at 8 a m at the local Catholic Church as Albert Dolezal Jr wed Della Benes with Rev. E Bily officiating. The couple, both from Shin er families and recently employed in Houston, received best wishes from numerous friends in the Gazette community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Dolezal Jr
Albert Dolezal Sr
Della Benes
John Podany
Joe Benes
E. Bily
Messrs
L. M. Roeder
Robt
Werner
Houston
The
Gazette
Lutheran Men Organize In Shiner Church
On May 19 the Shiner United Dr. Martin Luther Church men formed The Lutheran Men's Organization with Rev. Richard Schuetze as temporary chairman. Elected officers include President Rev. Richard Schueize Vice-President G W Eschenburg Treasurer Albert O Bartram and John Cook. Social Committee members are Edwin Wolters and Arthur Noll kamper. Meetings will be the third Sunday each month at 8 p m with Bartram as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men of the Shiner United
Dr. Martin Luther Church
Lutheran Men’s Organization
Richard Schuetze
Richard Schueize
G. W. Eschenburg
Albert O. Bartram
John Cook
Edwin Wolters
Arthur Nollkamper
UT Galveston Medical Degree Graduation May Thirty First
Invitations have been issued to attend the University of Texas medical department graduation at the Galveston City Auditorium on May 31. Edward Strauss, son of Mr and Mrs H J Strauss of Hallettsville, will be among ninety graduates to receive his MD degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Department
University of Texas
Galveston City Auditorium
Edward Strauss
H. J. Strauss
Hallettsville
Palace Theatre Gets Exterior Paint and Interior Additions
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Merrem visit Marlin for several days to enjoy the hot baths. The article notes a recent paint job at the Palace Theatre entrance and ongoing interior improvements intended to enhance the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
E. J. Merrem
Marlin
Blucher Lodge Golden Jubilee Celebration Planned
Blucher Lodge marks its Golden Jubilee on June 16 starting at 1 p m with music by Pateks Bank. Two charter members, M. E. Wolters of the city and Anton Thormahlen of Orange Grove, remain alive as extensive preparations begin for a festive anniversary of the 10th district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blucher Lodge
Lodg
Pateks Bank
M. E. Wolters
Our City
Anton Thormahlen
Orange Grove
Quiet wedding at St Josephs Catholic Church Moulton
Miss Glorine Wendel and Mr Edmund Greive were married at St Josephs Catholic Church Moulton Tuesday May 14 at 7 30 Rev J Kopp officiated the ceremony and high mass followed The bride wore a satin gown carried Easter lilies and fern The couple will reside on a farm near Oak Grove after a Corpus Christi honeymoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Moulton
J. Kopp
Adam Wendel
Henry Greive
Charlie Greive
Otto Hirsch
Corpus Christi
Oak Grove
Yoakum Toms Invade Shiner Sunday Ball Game
Yoakum Toms and fans head to Shiner on Sunday May 26 for a South Central League matchup. Edwin Jaehne may start for Yoakum against Shiner ace Ernest Baker in a anticipated battle after Brewers’ 1 0 loss to La Grange. Emmett Busch and the Shiner Hobo Band will provide music. first pitch at 3 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum Toms
Yoakum
Toms
Edwin Jaehne
Brewer
Jaehne
Shiner
Ernest Baker
Brewers
la Grange Demons
Baker
Martinek
la Grange
Victor Baker
Janak
Emmett Busch
Shiner Hobo Band
Shiner Hebo Band For Sunday Ball Game
The famous Shiner Hebo Band will furnish music for the ball game on Sunday. The article notes the band’s involvement as entertainment for the local event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Hebo Band
Open House Draws Visitors From Many Towns
A constant stream of visitors attended an open house with guests from Houston San Antonio Victoria Noordheim Hallettsville Nada Flatonia Gonzales Cistern Moulton Cuero Yoakum Sealy Moravia and other towns. The event, held on a cool Saturday night, yielded a total income of $110.94 marking their largest Open House take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
San Antonio
Victoria
Noordheim
Hallettsville
Nada
Flatonia
Gonzales
Cistern
Moulton
Cuero
Yoakum
Sealy
Moravia
Closing Day at S L A Honors Sevenths and Awards
Holy Mass and Benediction closed the year at S L A with a sermon by Rt. Rev. Monsignor L P Netardus. He urged students that vacation is rest from school work not from religious duties and presented seventh grade diplomas to Anna Louise Novak Gussie Mae Tas ler Irene Benarden Philip Hubner Arthur Fischnar and Elo Stock. Additional awards followed for perfect attendance Mass attendance and conduct to listed students including Dolores Weitzel Elenora Velek Daniel Marek Marie Marek John Kasper Marie Jo Henk haus Otilia Strakos Elvira Er delt Adell Strakos and Philip Hubner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Netardus
Anna Louise Novak
Gussie Mae Tasler
Irene Benarden
Philip Hubner
Arthur Fischnar
Elo Stock
S L A Honor Roll Illuminates Local Students
The document lists honor roll recipients by grade from one school. Entries include Georgia Kouba, Mary Pavlik, Geneva Stach in Grade 1 and many others across Grades 2 through 11, such as Rita Hubner and Edwin Wagner in Grade 2 and Agnes Kolacny in Grade 9.
Rain Helps Shiner Crops With Two Inch Benefit
Shiner received a favorable rain Saturday night totaling 2.30 inches aiding crops and pastures. Another inch fell Wednesday morning adding to the moisture and easing dry conditions in the area.
Waelder Church Service Hears Mrs Bartak Sermon
Mrs J P Bartak spoke to the Waelder Methodist congregation at the eleven o'clock morning service last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Kasper and Donald left Saturday for an extended vacation to points of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Bartak
Waelder
Arthur Kasper
Donald
Shiner Narrowly Falls to La Grange in Sunday Ball Game
La Grange edged Shiner 1 to 0 in the eighth inning as McCraw tripled and L Blume scored on a fluke hit. Martinek Mar tinek Strauss and G McCraw produced key plays while Baker and Martinek combined for 17 strikeouts. Umpires Hughs and Geiser. Time 1 hour 48 minutes. Sunday Mar 26 Shiner Brewers vs Yoakum Peters at Welhausen Diamond 3 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grange
Peg = Shiner
McCraw
L. Blume
Martinek
Strauss
G. McCraw
J. Turek
Marcak
Garbade
Baker
Shiner
Hughs
Geiser
Shiner Brewers
Frank Peters
Welhausen
Card of Thanks from Dorothy Lucille Schreiber
Dorothy Lucille Schreiber expresses sincere gratitude to doctors nurses and friends for kindness during her hospital stay after surgery including visits calls flowers and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Lucille Schreiber
Breslau Rural High School Hosts Homecoming June 2
Breslau Rural High School sponsors a homecoming on June 2 with a dinner supper dance and speeches. Recreation galore promises entertainment and all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breslau
Meeting to select candidate for State Legislature
There will be a meeting of the Common Citizens Program at the Court House in Hallettsville on Saturday June 1 at 10 a m to select a candidate for the State Legislature. Pat McCord Lavaca County Texas, County Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Citizens Program
Court House
Hallettsville
Pat McCord
Lavaca County
Texas
Baby Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Sitka
Mr and Mrs Tom Sitka welcomed a baby boy named Thomas John on May 16, their first child. The mother is formerly Miss Mary Hajek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Sitka
Mary Hajek
Thomas John
Dornek couple welcome baby girl Mary Ann
A fine baby girl, their second, brightens the home of Mr and Mrs Rudolf Dornek on May 21. She will be named Mary Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolf Dornak
Mary Ann
Thanks for kindness during hospital stay
Herman Jaks expresses sincere gratitude to Dr. Wagner nurses and all who sent flowers messages and visited during his hospital stay. He thanks everyone and wishes God to reward them.
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First Baptist Church
Christian Science Services
Shiner High School
Annie Lyssy
John Joniett
Annie Ramosex
Margaret Sismilich
Chas. Sismilich
Dorothy Muras
Louis B. Cerny
Cyril Lukas
Jerry
Rosenberg
Louis Ermis
Willie
Edwin Ermis
RED Cross
Leo Ullmann
Edward Reiner Schulenburg
Adolf Nikel
Felix Janecka
Melba Behelen
John Molnosky
Pauline Dietschke
J. B. Wilson
Baby
Dolezal—Benes
Greive—Wendel
S. L. A. Honor Roll
Georgia Kouba
Mary Joyce Pavlik
Geneva Stach
Rita Hubner
Jeannie Marek
Edwin Wagner
Elenora Velek
Lorene Werner
Emil J. Wesselsky
Victor Strauss
Dennis Wagner
Benjamin Bolech
Marie Fischnar
Lois Havel
Henry Fietsam
Leroy Beal
Franklin Billimek
Felicia Kram
Merline Proschko
Lydia Kouba
Irene Bonarden
Robert and Alphonse Wagner
Ethelyn Tasler
Joyce Michna
Irene Degenhardt
Margaret Streng
Rosalie Muras
Adel Strakos
Agnes Kolacny
Bessie Kostak
Evelyn Opella
Anna Magdalen Bozka
Frances E. Wagner
Anna Marie Muras
Clementine Peters
Dorothy Schraer
Isabell
G. McGraw
Eng
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