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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1941
Page
1
Pastor A McDaniel leads a revival with nine and seven forty five services daily through Sunday. Topics include The Way of Life Sin Repentance and Faith Doing God’s Work in God’s Way Church Loyalty and Two Builders. Beeville district delegates report improved spiritual and financial state with quotas doubled.
Christian Science Services announce the weekly Lesson Sermon for Sunday June 1. The Golden Text proclaims there is no wisdom or counsel against the Lord. Included citations feature Philippians 4 9 and related verses.
Dr Martin Luther Church announces church school at 9 a.m. and divine service at 10 a.m. in German. Young People Society meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 3 p.m. Ladies Aid. The pastor asks for son name and address in military training to honor in a special roster. The Pentecost sermon emphasizes harmony in purpose and service to mankind. Rev. Richard Schuetze.
Sunday School 10:00 a m led by H Cammack. Morning Worship 11:00 a m. Training Union 6:30 p m directed by Mrs R B Harris. Evening Worship 8:00 p m. Midweek prayer Wednesday 8:00 p m. Rayford Harris is minister. A cordial welcome awaits all visitors.
The Shiner Gazette reports completion of the annuals Wigwam for Shiner High School and Treasured Souvenir for St. Ludmila's Academy. Copies may be obtained from Lola Mae Marburger. Extra Gazette copies are available.
Mrs. Mary Schmelterkopf died Sunday evening at 6 30 at her son J F States Harwood home. Funeral services were held Monday at Harwood Baptist Church with Rev Courtney officiating and burial in Harwood cemetery. Survived by son J F States of Harwood two stepdaughters Mrs W G Bouldin Sr of Harwood and Mrs Mary Schulte of Burton and two grandchildren Lottie Hill Kingsville and Lester States Harwood. She was 93 years 2 months and 11 days old, born in Germany March 14 1848. She had lived in Shiner 20 years and belonged to Shiner Baptist Church. husband preceded her in death.
The former J. H. Huebner saloon building, purchased by J. C. Blohm, will be razed and replaced by a modern brick structure intended for rental property use once completed.
Lavaca County farm debt adjustment committee chaired by W H Porter will meet Tuesday morning June 3 at 9 30 a m on the second floor of Hallettsville City Hall to aid farmers overburdened by debt. The group cooperates with the Farm Security Administration and aims for fair adjustments through talks with creditors. Members include J M Canon of Shiner and John A Persons of Hallettsville.
Henry C. Nickel, Pastor invites visitors to Emmanuel Lutheran Church with English services on the second Sunday of each month at 3 p m and German services on the fourth Sunday of each month at 3 p m. Visitors cordially welcome.
C. K. Quin won San Antonio mayoral office in the runoff on Tuesday with 133 of 136 precincts reporting. P. L. Anderson secured police commissioner and C. Ray Davis became tax commissioner on the Maverick ticket. results won’t change with remaining returns.
L E Denmark secretary of the Shiner Chamber of Commerce will attend the 35th Annual Meeting of the Texas Chamber of Commerce Managers Convention School in San Antonio. The three day event June 2 3 4 gathers over 150 managers from Texas communities. Denmark will spend seven hours daily studying chamber of commerce technique to benefit his organization and community.
The season kickoff is set for Monday June 2 at 7 30 p m with Shiner All Stars facing Victoria Cup in the opening game.
A card of thanks expresses sincere appreciation for the many services and kind sympathy given by friends. The message notes gratitude from Rev A Guyon and family and prays that God of Sympathy and Love reward each person.
Austin May 27 Another cut in old age pensions has been ordered for June by the department of public welfare. Checks for June payments will be mailed to about 140 000 recipients and average 9.60 dollars, two dollars less than in May.
Friday, May 30 marks Decoration Day and the post office will be closed. Rural delivery and window service will be suspended, per Postmaster Ed Herder.
Dr J W Boyle possesses a highly valued English dictionary dating back 216 years from its great great grandfather. Authored by John Harriss D D F R S the tome is well preserved and would enrich any library. its origin and lineage make it a notable historical item.
The Shiner Garden Club will show Coca Cola Bottling Co. slides on Thursday night, June 5 at 8:00 p.m. at City Hall. Each member is asked to invite three guests to attend.
Hospital patients include Ed Novosad Mrs A H Tyler of Moulton Joe Bailey of Flatonia Hugo Striebeck Earline Kaiser Louise Walters Mrs Ludwig Pokluda Miss Vera Hauschild of Shiner Dismissed patients are Mrs Hugo Helwig Daniel Harabis Mrs Joe Chrastecky and daughter and Jimmie Kocian of Shiner Mrs A Guyon of Markham
The family thanks friends for flowers and comforting messages during the illness of my sister who died at Clovis Memorial Hospital. Dr. J. W. Boyle and Family.
Sunday’s game between Shinier Brewers and Schulenburg Jaycees was halted after three innings due to rain, with a close contest left unfinished. Upcoming visit from La Grange Demons aims to avenge an earlier 4 to 1 loss. Tickets from Sunday’s rainout will be honored later this year with serial-numbered stubs.
After completing study at the Landig College of Mortuary Science Mary Lee Fietsam passed the state board exam in San Antonio last week becoming the youngest member to pass the Embalming Board in the state. V J Prasek Jr brother of Mrs Wagner was also in the class and holds a Wartell Mp license.
Mr and Mrs John Hollmann of South America arrive in Shiner for an indefinite stay. They are met in New Orleans by Mr and Mrs Louis Trautwein. The visit centers on their daughter Miss Clarice Hollmann who will receive her degree from the Texas University this term.
Emil Hajek Jr expresses sincere gratitude to Dr Wagner and Dr Williams, the nurses, and all who sent flowers cards gifts and messages of cheer during his illness, noting every act of kindness was deeply appreciated.
Mr and Mrs Emil Tichavsky of Gonzales Rt welcomed a baby girl named Doris Marie born on May 22. This is their first child, and the mother was formerly Miss Mary Kurtz.
Relatives were notified of the arrival of a fine baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Joe Barta of Yoakum. He has been named Edward Joe. The mother was before marriage Miss Erna Dolessi of Shiner. This is their first child.
Mrs Otto Turek and Barbara Anne attended the funeral of Olan David age 40 in San Antonio who passed away May 14. He was buried from Porter Loring Funeral Home with interment in Mission Cemetery on May 16. Friends extend sympathy to Mrs David nee Vlasta Turek in her bereavement.
The Farmers League will hold its regular meeting at City Hall in Shiner on Tuesday June 3 at 8 p m. All members are urged to attend and participate in the agenda set for the evening.
The Academy held an open house last Sunday with a Seventh Grade program. Visitors from Shiner to Houston toured student exhibits while 251 registered. Attendees enjoyed luncheon by P T A mothers, music by the Patek Band, and a door prize quilt donated by Mrs. R Wendel. Gross receipts totaled 84.11 dollars.
A Shiner committee met at Supt J Mil Auld's office to arrange a supervised summer recreation program for school children. Activities on Tuesdays and Fridays at the school playground include tennis ping pong playground ball horse shoes and volleyball with no charge. Auld leads with student volunteers and community helpers urged to assist.
The American Legion Auxiliary Green School held a patriotic essay contest with prizes for junior and senior groups. Senior winners: Harvey Krejci first, Adele Mikes second, Henry Motal third. junior winners: Pauline Stock first, Roland Boedeker second, Helen Kloesel third. Cash awards were 2.50, 1.50, and 1.00 in each division.
About 60 Raabe descendants gathered at Blucher Park last Sunday for a family reunion. Attendees came from Rosebud Westphalia Denaville Houston La Grange Violet Hallettsville and Yoakum. Next year the reunion will be in La Grange. Mrs B W Fehrenkamp observed her 82nd birthday. A very pleasant day was spent.
Thirty two graduates listened as Dr J E Conner Dean of Texas A and I gave a speech on Frontiers Past and Present noting land frontiers mostly gone but many frontiers remain in science arts and business The ceremony featured valedictory by Irene Filip salutatory by Elvin Svoboda diplomas awarded by School Board president Paul R Otto and honors certificates to top students A baseball trophy went to Laddie Michalec and special awards honored Irene Filip Elvin Svoboda and others The stage decor featured fern and gladiolus with decorations by the Junior Class committee and clergy aides.
The first softball game of the season will be played tonight at 7 30 Welhausen Co. vs Shiner Motor Sales.
At 2 o clock Sunday the seventh grade presented a playlet about Commencement Day. The stage featured green and pink decorations. Rt Rev Monsignor Netardus distributed diplomas to Henry Joe Fietsam Eugene Simper Albert Kubecka Franklin Bilm et Theodore Hubner Marie Raz Lydia Kouba Bernice Braden Mildred Chandler Felicia Kram Merline Prochzko
Yoakum Boosters advertised the fourth annual Tomato Tom Tom festival to be held June 13 and 14 in Yoakum. A Tuesday morning rally introduced events including a big opening parade, an air show at Yoakum airport, a kiddie parade, anti aircraft demonstration, coronations, and dances.
A list of students from St Ludmila appears by grade level 7th through 1st, naming students like Isabel Schraery Hrn, Dorothy Hinck, Frances Wagner, Louis Franta, Evelyn Pospisil, and many others across 7th to 1st grades. The document records the names by grade, reflecting the honor roll recognition.
Shiner Chapter No. 272 schedules a called meeting on June 2 at 8 p m to install or inspect officers. All members and visitors are invited to attend. Tommie Amsler W M presiding.
An old classified item advertises hairsets and permanent waves at Helekak's Beauty Shop with contact phone 197. It reflects a vintage salon service offer and suggests a local business listing from a historical newspaper page.
Notice offers supply of United States defense bonds Series E and Series F and directs inquiries to FIRST NATIONAL BANK SHINER for federal member deposit information.
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