St Ludmila Commencement Evening at St Cyril Church
St Cyril and Methodius Church lit with Nile green and pink festoons hosted St Ludmila Academy’s largest senior class of thirteen. Very Rev L P Netardus spoke in English and Bohemian, awarding diplomas to all seniors from last week’s Gazette, plus reading diplomas for six girls.
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St. Cyril and Methodius Church
St. Ludmila’s Academy
L. P. Netardus
Mary Janecek
Mary Kajs
Adel Darilek
Helen Schultz
Emily Krai
Justine Pustka
Dorothy
Emily Kral
Miss Schultz
Jos Pustka
Flatonia
Shiner High Commencement Honors 1983 Seniors
Shiner High marked the close of the 1982 83 term on Friday night May 19 with fourteen seniors receiving diplomas. The Julius Schultz band led the processional and offertory while Rev Steinhoff Rev Don E Dulaney gave the literary address. J W Cook of Yoakum presented diplomas and honors as the Martin medals were awarded to Julius Hollman Ed Kram Erna Kram Irene Kasper. Erna Kram had the highest class average and Julius Wolters Hollman was top male student and second overall.
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Shiner High
Julius Schultz
Steinhoff
Don E. Dulaney
Martin
Julius Hollman
Edgar Kram
Erna Kram
Irene Kasper
Julius Wolters Hollman
Fire destroys wash house at J C Blohm home
A Tuesday night blaze completely destroyed the wash house behind the J C Blohm residence. With no wind and the nearby dwelling safe, the fire was kept from spreading, but the family laundry and electric washer were a total loss. Firefighters argued any potential origin, with late afternoon pressing possibly leaving an iron on.
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J. C. Blohm
To My Patrons My Dental Office Closure Notice
The dental office of Dr. A. A. Darilek will be closed Monday Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. Appointments rescheduled or canceled as needed.
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A. A. Darilek
Quiet Fehrenkamp Staha Wedding in Hallettsville Church
Lee Fehrenkamp and Selma Staha wed at Sacred Heart Church in Hallettsville with Judge and Mrs Stavinoha as witnesses. After a 6 o'clock ceremony, they traveled to Yoakum then Monterrey for their honeymoon, entering married life after careers at local firms and nursing work in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shinerites
Lee Fehrenkamp
Selma Staha
Sacred Heart Church
Hallettsville
Mathis
Stavinoha
Yoakum
Kate Fehrenkamp
Shiner
Hugo Koehler
Koehler
Monterrey
Lee
Shiner High
Waco
Heye Chevrolet Co
Miss Staha
San Antonio
The
Gazette
Correction on diploma ceremony figures and patient update
A report notes that during last Friday's diploma presentation Mr. Cook omitted Julius Hollmann's four year average of 92.7 percent and yearly average of 98 percent. It also states Mrs. Ben Stratman is a patient at the local hospital under T. H. Leslie.
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Cook
Julius Hollmann
T.H. Leslie
Ben Stratman
Wolters Bros Store News Promises Quality at Old Prices
The Wolters Bros store emphasizes selling quality merchandise at the lowest possible price. It notes that while some low end items were stocked for compression sale, customers prefer quality over cheap goods, and the store has not raised prices due to prior heavy buying.
Methodist Revival Series At Local Church This Week
Rev Dulaney pastor of the Methodist Church delivers nightly sermons this week except Saturday. The public is invited to attend at 8 PM each evening. There is no service Sunday morning at 11 o clock, but the series ends Sunday night at 8 PM.
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Dulaney
Methodist Church
Immanuel Lutheran Holds English Service With Communion
Immanuel Lutheran invites all to a Sunday 10:30 a m divine service in English with Holy Communion announced before the service. Everyone is cordially invited.
Duke Clifton Monroe Named for Duchess of Shiner Celebration
Annie Louise Plageman, Duchess of Shiner, announces the selection of Clifton J. Monroe as her Duke for the Yoa kum Tom Tom celebration. The event centers on traditional titles and a ceremonial pairing within the community.
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Mies
Annie Louise Plageman
Duchess of Shiner
Clifton J. Monroe
Pentecost Focus at United Dr Martin Luther Church
The United Dr Martin Luther Church invites worshippers to Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Divine Service at 10 30 a m with a sermon as a precursor to Whit Sunday The afternoon service at 3 o clock at Dreyer follows by a Ladies Aid meeting Rev Richard Schuetze serves as pastor and extends a welcoming invitation.
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Dreyer
Ladies Aid
Richard Schuetze
Typewriting honors at Shiner High School winners named
Silver pins were awarded to William Wendtland III who had the top typing average for the year among the boys and Odella Othold among the girls. Both are congratulated for their excellent typing records.
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William Wendtland III
Odella Othold
Junior Duke Calvin Krause Crowned in Yoakum Tom Tom
Calvin Krause is chosen as Junior Duke from Shiner for the Yoakum Tom Tom event, while Maurine Koether is named Junior Duchess. The selection highlights local youth participation in the pageant with steady community support and regional sheen.
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Maurine Koether
Tom-Tom
Calvin Krause
Shiner
Appreciation for flowers from church groups and friends
O C Dittmar expresses gratitude for lovely flowers sent during illness and thanks church societies and all friends for their kindness.
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O. C. Dittmar
Business Men's Club Tonight at Recreation Grounds
The regular meeting of the Business Men's club will be held tonight at the Game and Fish Recreation Grounds promptly at 6 30 p m. Following the business session a weiner roast will be enjoyed to which all members and their ladies are invited. Don t forget payment of May dues.
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Business Men’s Club
Game and Fish Recreation
Lavaca County Receives Month’s R F C Funds
County Chairman L. E. Den mark reports Lavaca County has received 2450 dollars for this month to support R F C work.
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Lavaca County
L. E. Denmark
R. F.C
Forrest James Siema Visits Victoria Relatives
Forrest James Siema travels to Victoria to visit relatives and reconnect with family ties amid a brief summertime trip. He plans to meet cousins and grandparents, sharing stories and returning with memories of hometown hospitality and cultural traditions.
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Forrest James Siema
Victoria
Canning Demonstration At Burjes School
A demonstration last Wednesday at Burjes School drew 35 ladies and five men. Led by Miss Della Pfluger the group canned chicken beans peas beets carrots and strawberries using two pressure cookers and explained different canning methods.
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Burjes School
Della Pfluger
Wilma Hillje Weds Victor Stindt in Shiner TX
The Hillje home hosted a Sunday evening wedding as Wilma Hillje daughter of Mrs. William Hillje wed Victor G. Stindt son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stindt with Rev. Paul Piepenbrok officiating. Attendants wore pink and pastel gowns amid garden settings, the bride carried Talisman roses, and the couple left for Monterrey in a navy crepe ensemble. The bride, a Shiner High and Texas University alumna, is Phi Mu. The groom, also a Shiner graduate, holds a BBA from A and M College and runs the Gulf Refining Agency in Shiner. An informal reception followed with a wedding cake and floral table decor.
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Hillje
Wilma Hillje
William Hillje
Victor G. Stindt
Henry Stindt
Paul Piepenbrok
Schulenburg
Jessilee Mobley
Yoakum
Erwin Stindt
Houston
Paul Kempe Jr
Henry Richter
Monterrey
Phi Mu Sorority
Shiner
Shiner High
A & M. College
Brady
Shiner Motor Sales
Gulf Refining Agency
Baccalaureate Services at Shiner High School
The Shiner High School Class of 1933 held baccalaureate services Sunday night in the City Auditorium. Rev. Dulaney led the invocation and a quartet, soloist, violin group, and local speakers contributed musical numbers and an inspirational sermon by Rev. R C Steinhoff. The simple green and white decorations complemented the woodland stage setting and benediction by Rev. Dulaney closed the event.
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Shiner High School
Dulaney
Messrs
A. A. Schram
W. Wendtland Jr
August
Arthur Kaspar
G. M. Butte
Chas
Kasper
W. J. Tomasco
S.A. Thulemeyer
Mrs. Lewis Denmark
Evelyn Dreyer
Hertha Liebhafsky
Ella Stratman
Mr. Butte
R. C. Steinhoff
St Ludmila's Academy Granted Two More Credits
The note from the State Department of Education Austin dated May 17, 1933 confirms St Ludmila's Academy in Shiner receiving two additional credits for Bible and Public Speaking. Acting Chief Supervisor Jeremiah Rhodes endorses credit without material submission, bringing the total to 25 credits and praising the Sisters and students.
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St. Ludmila’s
State Department of Education
Austin
Texas
St. Ludmila’s Academy
Shiner
Jeremiah Rhodes
Billie Plageman Returns to Crystal Ice Co. Post in Lubbock
Billie Plageman departed Sunday for Lubbock to resume his position with the Crystal Ice Company, returning to his role from last summer after a brief absence.
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Billie Plageman
Lubbock
The
Crystal Ice Co
Out of Town Guests Attend Local Wedding
Bride hosted a wedding with out of town guests listed. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Richter of Houston attended, along with Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Busch Gonzales Miss Frances Lillian Donahue of Fort Worth, Mr. and Mrs. W. Stindt Houston, and Mr. and Mrs. H Fen Yoakum.
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Henry Richter
Houston
Lonnie Busch Gonzales
Frances Lillian
Donahue Fort Worth
W. Stindt
H. Fen Yoakum
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Fehrenkamp
Staha
Wolters Bros. CO
Hawk
Wolters Brothers Co
Shiner, Texas
Wolters Bros. Company
Immanuel Lutheran. Church
Duke
Calvin Krause Junior
Stindt
Baccalaureate Services
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