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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1925
Page
10
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindnesses during the illness and death of our son and brother Lester Bohmann. We especially thank the minister for consoling words and for the floral offerings. May God bless you. Mr. and Mrs. F Bohmann and son
A small gathering of friends celebrated Virginia Vogelsang's birthday Friday afternoon at 4 at her parents home. A pretty cake with four candles was lit and outdoor games followed along with refreshments. Everyone wished Virginia many happy returns.
Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Nowlin and their son departed Saturday for Lubbock to establish a new home. Friends regret losing a young couple from the community as the Plains City area sees residents move away. Mrs. Ed Gehrels joined them briefly for the trip.
Relatives here have received the announcement of the arrival of a baby girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs M I Bozka at Shiner. This makes Mrs Emilie Strauss of our city great grandmother.
A note apologizes for errors last week in both business and social items. It states Mr Otto Dreyer received the first prize at the Faculty Reception, a large cake described as worthwhile in deplorable times, with the prize attributed to the Government personified by Postmaster Hugh Koether.
The home of Mr and Mrs M I Bozka was brightened by the birth of a daughter at Yoakum Hospital last Tuesday night The child will reside with her parents in Shiner and many friends await her arrival with joy
Senator David A. Paulus, an instructor of the old school and ardent supporter of the blue black sapeller, has offered a medal to the student with the best grade in spelling for the upcoming term at Sacred Heart Academy.
An event at the Rocky site invites all ages to a Sunday night dance on Oct 4 with music by the Patek Band. The notice encourages broad attendance and notes a welcoming atmosphere for families and individuals.
Albert W. Krejci of Shiner wed Bessie M. Krejci of Moulton in a quiet September 21 ceremony in Moulton with Father Kopp officiating. Bride and groom were joined by their brothers Frank Krejci and Joe J. Krejci. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home, and the couple will reside on the groom’s mother’s farm. The Gazette extends best wishes.
Mrs Martha Huescher and her son Johnnie of Platte Centre Nebraska arrived last Saturday with Mrs Huescher's brother Fred Rippen after a three day auto trip to Shiner. They report wonderful crops this season including 40 bushels of corn per acre on the Huescher farm along with oats and a heavy fruit crop.
Mrs. Olan David and her brother Otto Turek travel to Houston to join Mr. David who has secured a position there.
Miss Emma Grant has returned to State Teachers College at San Marcos to continue her studies, pursuing further education and training at the institution.
Mr August Kaspar spends the harvest season in Wichita County assisting his son Walter in gathering one of the biggest crops ever made.
Sympathy pours in for Mr. and Mrs. F. Bohmann as their six year old son Lester died at home in Stockdale after a year of illness. He had been treated in Shiner. Survived by an older brother and grieving parents. Funeral held Sept 24 at 2 pm from the Bohmann home with Rev. Roth officiating and Lutheran choir at home and cemetery. Burial in City Cemetery. Gazette offers condolences to the family.
In a Saturday gathering for the Bohhmann family from Stockdale, many relatives attended including William Chas and Henry Bohmann and families, Fritz Oltmann L Steenken Geo Hassmann F Knelig and their families, Harry Hosman H Hawk, Miss Hawk Dawson and Mrs Herbert Stahl, Wm Oncken and family of Cost, Misses Bertha Erna Oncken of Weimar, Miss Eloise Dawson D Harms Stockdale D Coldewey and family Karnes City Edwin Ehlers and family Falls City. Walter Muecke’s illness is noted with him on a rest cure for 80 days.
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