Lavaca County to place two Centennial markers
Lavaca County officials, in a special Yoakum session, receive approval from the Centennial Commission of Control to install two granite highway markers with bronze plaques. The markers, four feet high and thirty inches wide, commemorate Petersburg’s old county seat and other historic sites as the statewide centennial effort progresses.
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Lavaca County
J. J. Olsen
E. H. Marek
Yoakum
Ella E. Lane
Elo Wolters
Shiner and
Sect
J. T. Jaeggli
Moulton
Shiner
Sam Devall
Woodul
Centennial Commission of Control
Advisory Board of Historians
L.W. Kemp
J. Frank Dobie
Paul J. Folk
Texas
Highway Commission
Petersburg
Will Rogers Memorial Offerings At First National Bank
Contributions for the Will Rogers Memorial Fund will be received at the First National Bank. The campaign began on his 54th birthday and runs through Thanksgiving, aiming for living memorials honoring Rogers’ humanitarian traits rather than a marble statue. The goal is community participation and friendships pledged, not merely money.
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Will Rogers
First National Bank
America
Rogers
Gazette Special Messages for Trades Day Feared Delays
The Gazette will publish merchant messages for the November 20 Trades Day in the next issue. Office closure on Armistice Day means copy must be gathered Friday and Saturday this week. Editors earnestly seek cooperation from friends and patrons.
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Gazette
Silver Wedding Anniversary Dance Planned for John Othold
Mr and Mrs John Othold celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a free dance Sunday night November 24 at Bluecher Park. Ernest Schultz and his orchestra will provide music for the event inviting all friends to attend.
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John Othold
Bluecher Park
Ernest Schultz
Distinguished Guests Entertained in Shiner
Dr. E. Wendler German Consul of New Orleans and his wife visited Shiner with K. Spoetzl hosting a noon dinner last Thursday. Guests included Phil Lorfing, Captain Owens, Congressman Thompson, and local residents. An unexpected address was delivered at Shiner High School by Consul Wendler after dinner, sharing goodwill from German and American schoolchildren.
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E. Wendler
New Orleans
K. Spoetzl
Shiner
Phil Lorfing
Schulenburg
Captain Owens
Congressman Thompson
Galveston
A. A. Schramm
Aug. Schramm
Herman Eikel
Gus Haslbeck
Shiner High School
Supt
T. H. McDonald
Germany
America
Consul Wendler
Bluecher Park
Mrs O C Dittmar Visited Houston Last Week
Mrs O C Dittmar visited Houston last week, engaging in social visits and local conversations. The stop highlights ongoing social ties and regional connections involving individuals from nearby communities.
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O. C. Dittmar
Houston
P T A Meeting Set for Nov 14 at High School
The High School P T A reserves next Thursday November 14 for its regular meeting to be held in the school building just after dismissal. President Mrs A L Valek urges large attendance from the membership.
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P.T. A
A. L. Valek
All Shiner Businesses to Close for Armistice Day
All Shiner business houses will close Saturday night for Armistice Day observance and remain shut until Tuesday morning. Citizens are urged to buy supplies in advance and take notice of the closing dates.
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Shiner
Shiner Chapter 272 OES Sets 7 PM Meeting
The regular meeting of Shiner Chapter No. 272 will be held next Tuesday, November 12. Worthy Matron Mrs. Wm. Jaroszewski will present her full Grand Chapter report. Meeting time shifted to 7 p.m.
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Shiner
Wm. Jaroszewski
St Ludmila PTA Plans Bazaar and Country Sale
St Ludmila s P T A held a regular meeting at the academy on November 4. Plans for the bazaar and country store were completed and the public is invited to Blohm Building on Nov 16 at 1 PM. Proceeds benefit the school with kolaches and other Christ mas gift articles for sale.
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St. Ludmila’s P.T. A
Academy
Blohm
Kolaches
Mission Festival at Immanuel Lutheran Church
The Mission Festival at Immanuel Lutheran Church will be held Sunday with Rev. Paul Eifert of Warda delivering a German sermon. A Texas home mission collection will be taken to spread the gospel. Sunday School starts at 9:45 and the service at 10:30. Everyone welcome. Pastor A. Bohot.
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Immanual Lutheran
Paul Eifert
Warda
Texas
Jesus
A. Bohot
Revival for Rev Guyon at Hallettsville Shiner Charge
Methodist church to hold services next Sunday at 10 in the morning and 7 in the evening with Rev Guyon filling his regular appointment. The congregation welcomes the return of the new old pastor and hopes for a full house.
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Guyon
Methodist Church
Hallettsville-Shiner
United Dr Martin Luther Church Service Times and Meetings
United Dr Martin Luther Church announces Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Divine Service 10:30 a.m. No evening English service in Shiner. Evening English service in Dreyer 7:30 p.m. Tuesday monthly business meeting. Wednesday Ladies Aid in Dreyer. Thursday Hospital board meeting in Cuero. Saturday Confirmation Classes. Rev. Richard Schuetze cites parable of the wedding feast and invitation to all, urging readers to heed.
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Shiner
Dreyer
Cuero
Elevation of Rt Rev Mons L P Netardus at Shiner
The solemn investiture of the Very Rev L P Netardus, elevated to Domestic Prelate by His Holiness Pius XI, will be celebrated on Thanksgiving Day November 28 at St Cyril and Methodius Church in Shiner Texas.
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Mons
L. P. Netardus
Pius XI
St. Cyril and Methodius Church
Shiner
Texas
Garden Club Flower Show Plans Completed
Garden Club finalizes arrangements for a free flower show at Blohm building on Wednesday November 20 with exhibits received by 11 30 a m and open to the public from 2 to 9 p m. Mrs Edgar Wolters chaired the meeting in President and Vice President’s absence and a guest table for new members is planned to attract entries. Mrs J C Waldrep noted rose order receipts and distribution.
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Edgar Wolters
Blohm
J.C. Waldrep
Shiner High Junior Class to offer refreshments at Flower Show
The Junior Class of Shiner High School will serve refreshments and lunch at nominal prices at the Blohm building in connection with the Flower Show reflecting student fund raising efforts.
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Shiner High School
Blohm
Gonzales Centennial Parade Draws Huge Local Crowd
Shiner joined a mass turnout Tuesday for Gonzales Centennial Celebration as residents packed the streets. The parade impressed observers with its elaborate pageant and festive atmosphere, and organizers expect events to continue through Sunday.
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Shiner
Gonzales
San Antonio
Adult home making class to begin soon
An adult class in home making will start soon with unlimited membership and nominal cost. Watch next week's paper for the date and place of the first meeting announced by Anita Richter, Teacher of Vocational Home Making. Palace shows serial Mystery Mountain and the Rattler reveal this Friday and Saturday.
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Anita Richter
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness during the brief illness and death of our mother and grandmother. Special thanks go to Rev Schuetze and Rev Wolfsdorf for consoling words. Grateful for the beautiful flowers from John Koepke and Family Janet Gaynor and John Fonds in Farner Takes a Wife review. Palace Sun Mon.
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Schuetze
Rev. Wolfsdorf
John Koepke
Janet Gaynor
John Fonds
Palace—Sun, and Mon
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Methodist Church Services
Richard Schuetze
Garden Club
Shiner High
Mystery Mountain
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