20 Nov 1941
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1941
Page
1
The FFA Boys of Shiner High School meet the Business Men at the Gymnasium Thursday November 20 at 7 30 pm Both sides will wear female outfits and the Pep squad will cheer The halftime will feature the announcement of the FFA Sweetheart as a main event.
The F F A Club runs a Sweetheart contest with voting closing today at 4 pm. Five candidates are Evelyn Havel Lola Mae Marburger Eunice Meyer Irene Westphal and Viola Macha. Ballots count with a penny. boxes sit at school and Shiner Drug until polls close.
Christian Science services announce the Sunday Lesson Sermon titled Soul and Body to be read in all churches on November 23. The golden text from Psalms 86 4 invites rejoicing for the soul lifted to the Lord. Additional citations include Psalms 16 11 describing life, joy, and pleasures at God's right hand.
Sunday School 9:30 a m Divine Service 10:30 a m English Dreyer 7:15 p m English Service Friday 4 p m Junior Choir Saturday 9 a m Instruction ass With Sunday Nov 24 inclusive the church year closes A glorious Advent Season will follow Rev Richard Schuetze extends a hearty invitation to all to hear his message and join the program to bestow a noble life.
Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. Mrs Wm Wendtland presides. September preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. every second and fourth Sunday. Vernon Perry serves as pastor.
The church lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Thomas Hughs, morning worship at 11 a.m. Sunday night services with Training Union at 6 p.m. directed by Mrs. R. B. Harris. Preaching at 7 p.m. Midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Rayford Harris is the pastor. A cordial welcome awaits.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church invites attendance with English services every second Sunday. Henry C. Nickel, Pastor, welcomes visitors at a 3 p.m. session. For appointments, call the featured phone number. Includes an ad for Warburger's Beauty Shop.
Rev. E Bily assistant pastor of the Shiner Catholic parish was surprised with a party by parishioners on Thursday evening for his feast day and birthday. Mos L P Netardus Dr F M Wagner Jos Muras and Amos Pavlik offered greetings. Patek's Band provided music. Refreshments followed as friends shared congratulations and best wishes from the Gazette.
Mayor Richter announces Shiner will observe Thanksgiving on Thursday November 27 with all local businesses closing for the day.
The Shiner Catholic parish at Blucher Park hosted its annual Thanksgiving supper on Sunday drawing a large crowd. Activities began at 1 p.m. with games and amusements, followed by a 4 p.m. meal of chicken turkey sausage and trimmings. Receipts totaled 279.28 dollars.
A first aid class will begin in Shiner with Dr. J. W. Boyle as instructor. The committee urges all women in Shiner and nearby areas to join. Interested individuals may call Mrs. Emil Stach for details.
Hans Nagel, head zookeeper since 1924 at Hermann Park Zoo, was shot five times in an argument with H M Warren, a motorcycle park policeman, at Hermann Park between the golf clubhouse and Almeda Road. Nagel, renowned for breeding wild animals and elevating the Houston zoo to national prominence, died at the scene.
In Hallettsville a Monday event for the Baby Contest awarded prizes to Bettie Jane, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hy Goetz, and Doris, daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Henkhaus, raising the total winners count in the recent event.
Citizens urged to bundle old waste paper for collection by Boy Scouts. Community volunteers request cooperation to help the program run smoothly and ensure timely pickup.
The D Brunkenhoefer couple marked their golden anniversary on November 11 at their country home west of Shiner. A noon dinner honored the pair, their seven children, fourteen grandchildren, and one great grandchild, with many relatives and friends visiting through the afternoon. They wed November 12, 1891 in Weimar and moved to Shiner in 1912.
Mr and Mrs Homer Schilling welcomed a baby boy born on Armistice Day.
Arthur Kasper and son Don ald hunted on Sunday and each downs a 9 point buck near Hope. This marks Donald’s first kill. Benno Holchak also tags a 7 point buck on opening day.
After Saturday November 22 the Shiner Compress will prepare loan papers on Wednesdays and Saturdays of each week only. Shiner Compress and Warehouse Company.
The P T A Bi County Council held a school of instruction in Hallettsville Monday afternoon with principal speaker Mrs Milligan of Vanderbilt. Attendees from Shiner included Supt J Mil Auld and Mesdames Rudie Valenta J W Boyle Hugh Koether Emil Hajek and Ernest Hajek.
The Shiner High School P. T. A. met Thursday afternoon November 13 at 3 30. The Membership Committee reported seventy eight members. All Halloween Carnival bills were approved for payment. The group voted to join the Bi County Council of Fayette and Lavaca Counties. Mr Auld spoke on Education at the Crossroads and the next meeting will be December 11 with Rev Rayford Harris as speaker.
The Green School will hold a turkey shoot at the school on November 23.
Mr and Mrs Gus Jaehne marked their 40th anniversary with a Nov 15 gathering at Blucher Park attended by relatives and many out of town guests. A cake in open book shape bore the inscription and Rev R Sch spoke. a supper and dance followed for about a hundred guests.
A local list enumerates patients including Mrs Homer Schilling Victor Strakos Emily Pokluda Shiner Mrs Willie Kossa Schulenburg Christine Hosak Travis Henry Yoakum F Patterson Flatonia Joe Scheinbeck Dilworth Mrs John Boedeker Sunset.
W Tieken proprietor of Shiner Bakery announces a new high speed dough mixer installed this week. The 3400 pound machine will improve texture and quality of the bakery products.
Alvin Boehm marries Miss Emily Pavlicek in Praha Catholic Church. Rev. Anders officiated with witnesses August Wen ske and James Pavlicek. Bridesmaids Lydia Rose Boehm Leona Migl, ushers Edwin Boehm Eugene Pavlicek. Honeymoon to West Texas. couple to reside in Frank Stack apartment.
Census data shows 8 500 bales of cotton were ginned in Lavaca County in 1941, down from 12 771 bales in 1940. The figure appears in the 1941 agricultural census. Contact Henry J. Strauss at Holchak's Beauty Shop for haircare services.
The Hajek Implement and Supply Company schedules a free John Deere Day for farmers in the Shiner area on Monday November 24. A free 10:30 a m picture show starring Slim Summerville and Zasu Pitts in Uncle Joe will entertain, followed by a free lunch at noon. Admission is by ticket only, obtainable from Hajek Implement. The venue is the old Blohm Building.
Henry M. Richter of Houston, 56, president of Southwestern Settlement and Development Corp, died of a heart attack at Methodist Hospital in Houston Saturday. Funeral was Monday at Second Baptist Church, with burial in Forest Park. He led forestry and land development efforts in east Texas, promoted reforestation, and served as land and tax official for multiple Houston-based companies.
The Shiner Business Men's Club met at Meyer's Modern Cafe on November 13 with 18 members and one guest. Mrs Elo Wolters outlined Lavaca County Red Cross activities and the need for 350 new members, plus a drive to raise funds. Committee reports covered solicitors permit plan, a stock show for spring, a basketball game with the F F A Club on November 20, and the Christmas Tree program set for December 5. The next meeting was canceled for Thanksgiving, and the club adjourned.
The Bunjes Home Demonstration Club will hold its next meeting at Mrs. Arthur Nollkamper's home on Monday November 24 at 2 p m.
The Flatonia Flower Show will be held Saturday November 22 from 2 to 9 p m in the courthouse building.
The obituary notes his roles as president of the Texas Highway 8 association, a member of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce, and a director of the Texas Forestry association. He supported civic projects and was a philanthropist aiding many youths. Survived by his Houston widow, daughter Mrs Lebbeus C Kemp Jr of Scarsdale NY, two grandchildren, two sisters, two brothers. The Gazette mourns his loss.
The record lists attendees at the funeral from here including C. B. Welhaus en, Ad. Richter, Gus Eschenburg, Gussie Mae, Ed. Busch, W. G. Stindt, William Stindt, Ed. Herder, Peck Welhausen, Chas. Longoria, Junior Longoria, Isabel Thulemeyer, E. C. Wolters, Annie Mewes, Wm. Wendtland, Emma Hillie, E. A. Busch, Hen Stindt, Dr. A. A. Darilek Junior, Ray Welhausen, Edwin Wolters, Jos. Muras, and W. R. McComas of San Antonio.
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