Surprise Bridal Shower for Miss Marie Bozka
An army of friends gathered Monday around 8 p m at Miss Alma Canons home to toast Miss Marie Bozka before her July wedding. The surprise shower featured gifts and kewpie dolls in nurse and housewife outfits. Miss Bozka, popular in Shiner and Galveston, anticipated a Houston return Tuesday as her wedding plans advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Canon
Miss Marie Bozka
H. Bozksa
Miss Bozka
Houston
Miss Marie
Shiner
Galveston
Kewpie
Catholic Church Sunday Services and Times
The church offers Sunday services with first mass at 7 30 A M and second at 9 30 A M A Wednesday and Friday Mass is at 7 30 A M On other days the mass time is 6 30 A M.
Lakeside Invites Shiner For Free Merchandise Shoot
Lakeside extends Friday invitation to Shiner sportsmen and families for a free for all merchandise shoot on May 29 at Lakeside. The event promises an overflowing sanitary pool and a day of swimming and sport for youngsters and experts alike. Mothers welcome. entire grounds open on weekdays and closed Sundays. attendees urged to bring complete bathing costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum Gun Club
Lakeside
Shiner
Commencement Evening Dazzles Class of 1925 at Opera House
Friday night marked the white and gold class of 1925 as they graduated in a formal ceremony at the Opera House. Rev. Pfenninger gave the invocation, Miss Mae Blohm sang Come Where The Blue Bells Ring, and Rev. Jessie Yelvington delivered a magnetic address The orchestra under Miss Stella Wolters drew praise for Offenbachs Orpheus Overture and Kreisers Caprice Vennois. Daisy bouquets framed diplomas presented by Mrs. Ella E. Lane with Dorothy Jean Bohm as the living daisy bearer The Farewell Song closed the first mile of school life as the benediction concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Pfenninger
Mae Blohm
Jessie Yelvington
First Baptist Church
Smithville
Stella Wolters
Willie Grant
Ella E. Lane
Daisy
Dorothy Jean Bohm
Biggest Bargain in Yoakum Home for Sale
Property at 402 Coke Street Yoakum Texas offered for 5000 dollars cash or with small terms. Lot 80 by 200 feet seven room house garage chicken house and garden. Must be sold by June first. W W Terry Bass Brothers Co store Yoakum Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Coke Street
W. W. Terry
St Bass Brothers Co
Texas
Birthday Party Win for Wendtland III
Wendtland III celebrated his 7th birthday with a family gathering and a few little friends. Games entertained the youngsters as lolly pops and cake added delight. May many happy birthdays follow for William.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendtland III
William
Card of Thanks for Charity Ball donations
Kelar Stanel Post expresses gratitude to the public for liberal donations and patronage of the Charity Ball held to raise the quota for the American Legion Endowment Fund supporting disabled veterans and orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelar-Stanel Post
American Legion Endowment Fund
Bunjes School Close Sparks Picnic and Elections
Bunjes school closed on May 15 after a successful program and large picnic. Mrs Chas Chovanetz was reelected principal. an assistant will be elected before the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunjes
Chas. Chovanetz
Holchak Family Visits Relatives Across Central Texas
Herbert Holchak wife and baby of San Antonio travel with Mr and Mrs Rudy Valenta visiting relatives in Shiner and Kenedy on Sunday. Mrs Benno Holchak accompanies them as far as Nordheim.
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Herbert Holchak
San Antonio
Shiner
Rudy Valenta
Kenedy
Benno Holchak
Nordheim
Miss Mabel Merrem Reelected at Yoakum High School
Miss Mabel Merrem has been reelected in the English Department of Yoakum High School. She plans to leave early in June for New York to undertake special study at Columbia University during the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Merrem
Yoakum High School
Merrem
New York
Columbia University
Postmaster Koether Installs Efficient Cancelling Machine
Postmaster Koether has installed an up to date cancelling machine at the Post Office. This is one of the many practical labor saving devices put in the office by the present efficient postmaster.
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Koether
Balcar Family Visit Ties San Antonio Relatives
Rev. and Mrs. B. T. Balcar and family from San Antonio visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Chovanetz. Balcar is the brother of Mrs. Helen Bartak, mother of Mrs. Chovanetz. The Balcars recently moved from Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Texas and reside at Fort Sam Houston with one son serving as an army officer.
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B. T. Balcar
San Antonio
European Tourists Ship From Galveston to Germany
European travelers depart from Galveston aboard the Rio Bravo bound for Germany and Czechoslovakia, with Theo Dierksen and family among early passengers. The 21 day voyage stops at Vera Cruz and Southampton, en route to Bremen and Hamburg. Also preparing summer departures include Mrs Elo Wolters and Miss Stella Wolters via New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Europe
Theo
Dierksen and Son
Galveston
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Chas. Chovanetz Bathtacto
Pea
J. J.kuck
Vera Cruz
Cuba
Southampton
Bremen
Hamburg
Elo Wolters
Stella Wolters
New York
XX Century Club Meets At Brieger Home May 21
The XX Century Club spent an afternoon at Mrs. Otto Brieger's home with a brief business session followed by 42 games. Guests included Mesdames T. J. Ponton, Perry Wendtland of Yoakum, Miss Leonida Schuhman, Ernstine Mergenthaler, and Hulda Eschenburg of Gonzales as table companions and social participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
XX Century Club
Otto Brieger
Mesdames T. J. Ponton
Perry Wendtland
Yoakum
Misses Leonida Schhuhman
Ernstine Mergenthaler
Hulda Eschenburg
Gonzales
Kingsville Agent Delivers Policy Claim Check to Lerma Children
Jos Muras departed Tuesday morning to deliver a $4,635 check to the Mauro M Lerma children of Kingsville. The policy with Pan American Life was for $5,000 with a prior loan. Proof of death arrived last Tuesday and the check was received Monday. A guardian was appointed due to the minor children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos
Muras
Mauro M. Lerma
Kingsville
Lerma
Pan American Life Insurance Company
The Sweet Girl Graduate and Her House of Opinions
A theatrical tableau shows Katherine and her family and friends reacting to her graduation. Mothers, sisters, teachers, and a class president voice hopes, fears, and judgments about education, gender roles, and future prospects as Katherine prepares to launch into adult life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine
Varsity
Kate
Minerva
Cat
Humph
Little Goose
Herine
Assortment Ladies Jumper Dresses at Sale Prices
Assortment of ladies jumper dresses offered with values up to 9.75 and choice at 4.95. Bass, Yoakum.
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Bass
Yoakum
Bunco Party Enjoyed by Junior Luther League
The Junior Luther League held a banco party at Mrs. A. A. Schramm’s home last Saturday night. No prizes were offered in the progressive games. Refreshments of cake sandwiches and punch were served as all attendees spent a most enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Luther League
Banco
A. A. Schramm
City Election Voters Decide Fowls Run at Large Law
In the May 26, 1925 city election 128 votes favored prohibiting fowls from running at large while 91 opposed. F R Mergenthaler was presiding officer with J H Huebner and Aug Kaspar assisting. April turnout was 67 votes and trustee election attracted 48 votes, with many amusing incidents noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Mergenthaler
J. H. Huebner
Aug. Kaspar
Decoration Day at Union Cemetery Sunday May 31
Decoration Day Sunday May 31 marks the annual observance conducted by the Union Cemetery Society with services and commemorations at the cemetery grounds.
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Union Cemetery Society
Shiner Student Honored at Galveston
W E Schulze of Shiner Class of 28 named assistant editor of The University Medical Galveston and editor in chief of Talieman fraternity magazine V E Schulze. Victor earned second highest mid term average and previously apprenticed at the Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
W. E. Schulze
Shiner
Talieman
Magines
V. Ewaldt Schulze
Victor
Gazette
Assortment of 1925 hats offered at sale prices
Ladies hats from the 1925 assortment offered at value prices. Most styles range up to 19.75 with many choices marked down to 4.95. Selection focuses on fashionable millinery for the season.
Preacher Jos Green to Speak at Baptist Church Events
Services at the Baptist Church scheduled for next Saturday night at eight and Sunday morning at eleven. Rev. Jos Green of Waco will preach, with all welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Green
Waco
The
Baptist Church
Revival Meeting At Methodist Church Begins Next Sunday
The annual revival begins next Sunday night at 8 o clock at the Methodist Church. Rev J D McWhorter starts the week long services with Rev Joe Webb from Gonzales arriving Monday to assist. Webb is a familiar pastor and beloved by the congregation. Everyone is invited to attend.
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J. D. McWhorter
Joe Webb
First Methodist Church of
Gonzales
Webb
Merrem Family Heads Coast Camping and Fishing Trip
Mr and Mrs BE J Merrem travel with Mrs W O Mewes and Roy for an early Monday departure to the coast for camping and fishing. They are joined at Yoakum by Miss Mabel Merrem Ll Merrem Edgar L Merrem and his wife and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. J. Merrem
W.O. Mewes
Roy
Coast
Yoakum
Mabel Merrem
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Liberty
Hobart Boworth
Hearts of Oak
FOX News
Richter Sisters
James Herne
Hobart Bosworth
Leo Maloney
Sennett
Thomas Meighan
Paramount Picture
Catholic Church Services
Emma Grant
Agatha Hodanek
Irma A. Morgenroth
Ella C. Novak Berrard Stratman
Helen Stuter
Irene Turk
Georgia Matejek
Yorktown
Bunjes School
Sweet Girl
Bunco Party
Methoist Church
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