Armistice Day Celebration at Sweet Home a Big Success
A large crowd attended the Armistice Day events in Sweet Home sponsored by Kolar-Stanek Post No. 201, American Legion. The parade featured the Sweet Home school students, rodeo participants, and a 21 piece band. speakers included Past Commander Cox and Father Garriga, with Father Kuratko delivering the welcome. The day ended with a reverent memorial service and an evening dance.
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Sweet Home Pavillion
Kolar-Stanek Post No
American Legion
Shiner
Sweet Home
J. J. Schultz
Sweet Home School
O. S. T. Meyer
Meyer
Father Kuratso
Father Kuratko
Cox
Ellis County
Father Garriga
San Antonio
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Improvements Add Comfort To Local Homes
Notable gains in property upkeep as Mr and Mrs C J Waldrep enhance their bungalow with a larger sleeping porch and fresh paint while Mr and Mrs W Emilien install a new roof on their cottage. The Methdist church Ladies Aid repaint the church edifice boosting its curb appeal. Randolph Scott and Verna Hillie star in Zain Grey's Man of the Forest at Palace Friday and Saturday.
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C.J Waldrep
W. Emilien
Methodist Church
Randolph Scott
Verna Hillie
Zain Grey
Palace
Sturday
Grandma Kasper’s 85th birthday celebrated at Kemper home
An unusual gathering marked Grandma Annie Kasper’s 85th birthday on Sunday November 5 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kemper. Relatives and friends attended a sumptuous dinner, with Mrs. Ed Kasper Elo Henkhaus Mrs. G Siems J M Canon and E J Kempe of Flatonia among those who joined in the celebration, wishing many happy returns and similar spirit at future anniversaries.
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Paul Kemper
Annie Kasper
Flatonia
Weddings at Catholic Church Tuesday Morning
Two weddings were celebrated at the Catholic church officiated by Father Netardus. Emil Pivoda of Sweet Home wed Miss Emily Walleck of Shiner with Joseph Novak and Mathew Tousek as witnesses. Martin Baros wed Miss Sophie Spann with Rudolph Baros and Matthew Spann as witnesses. Rudolph Reindel wed Miss Evelyn Pollack in a Wednesday ceremony with Anton and Mary Ollack listed among the families.
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Netardus
Emil Pivoda
Sweet Home
Emily Walleck
Shiner
Joseph Novak
Mathew Tousek
John
Anna Pivoda
John Walleck
Martin Baros
Frank
Christina Baros
Sophie Spann
Anton
Agnes Spann
Rudolph Baros
Matthew Spann
Rudolph Reindel
Mary Reindel
Moulton
Evelyn Pollack
Mary Ollack
Thanksgiving Day Falls On November Thirtieth This Year
The article notes November 30th as Thanksgiving Day, highlighting that November has five Thursdays this year and the holiday falls on the last day of the month.
Runk Visited Houston Last Week
H. H. Runk was in Houston for the last week, visiting local business and meeting with residents to discuss community projects and civic concerns during a brief stay in the city.
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H. H. Runk
Business Men's Club Reports Five Annual Holidays for Shiner
The Business Men's Club notes growing luncheon attendance at Goodelock Cafe. President A H Kaspar presided as members discussed holiday observance. Merchants are urged to follow Chamber of Commerce closing days: New Year’s Day, July 4, Armistice Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Petitions for any other closing must be approved and not circulated on the street.
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Business Men’s Club
Goodelock Cafe
A. H. Kaspar
Chamber of Commerce
Commercial Club
Shiner
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Banjes School Demonstration PTA Club Meeting Preview
The Banjes community will meet at Mrs. A Nollkamper's home next Monday at 1 30 PM. Miss Della Pfluger will demo cheese making while Mrs Wm Wendtland Jr chairs. Members review Etude article on choral singing, approve $50 for reading books, and fund book binders. Superintendent McDonald reports benches and bicycle racks planned for campus as primary drawings and Indian themed crafts are shown. Reporters note the death of charter member Mrs E J Merrem with regret.
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Banjes
A. Nollkamper
Della Pfluger
Wm. Wendtland Jr
A. L. Fuller
McDonald
Iss Reischel
E. J. Merrem
United Dr Luther Church Service and Events
United Dr Luther Church lists 9:30 a.m. Sunday School with no morning service after. Pastor preaches in Victoria at mission feast. Rev Schuetze returns for 7 p.m. English service with sermon on justice before mercy. Choir practice Wednesday 7 p.m. Confirmation class Saturday Shiner 9 a.m. and Dreyer 3 p.m. Rev Richard Schuetze.
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Victoria
Lutheran Church
Schuetze
Shiner
Dreyer
Richard Schuetze
Baptist Church Services Next Sunday in Fort Worth Visit
The Baptist Church schedules services on Sunday November 19 at 11 am and 7 pm with Rev Steinhoff preaching. The pastor recently attended the State Convention in Fort Worth and describes the gathering as enjoyable.
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The
Baptist Church
Steinhoff
Fort Worth
Wied School Picnic Nets Near Seventy Dollars for Benefit
The Wied School picnic at Wied School on Nov 5 drew a large crowd despite cool winds and a forecast of rain. The event raised almost seventy dollars for the school as thanks are extended to patrons and especially to Shiner friends. Mrs Mittanek shows improvement after a stroke that occurred early Tuesday morning.
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Wied
Werther
Mr. Mittanek
Senior League Meets elects officers and adds members
The Senior League held a Nov 7 regular session with many in attendance. Two new members Angeline Krause and Myrtry Marburger were welcomed. Officers for the coming year named were President Raymond Dierksen Vice President Stella Mueller Secretary-Reporter Wilma Pfeil and Treasurer Paul Heerssen. The next meeting is Dec 5 with a devotional gathering Nov 26 at 6 30 p.m. The group invites new members. Postmaster Koether returned from Baylor county business.
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Angeline Krause
Myrtry Marburger
Raymond Dierksen
Stella Mueller
Wilma Pfeil
Paul Heerssen
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Will Roger
Palace Theatre
Hound’s
Walters Brothers Co
Parent-Teacher Association Club
City Auditorium
Texas
Lew Fiels
New York
Shiner Drug Store
Wied News
Senor Luther League
Walace
Koether
Baylor County
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