St. Ludmila’s Academy Opens New School Year
On Monday morning registration opened the school year for St. Ludmila’s Academy and classes resumed Tuesday September 9. Enrollment is good across all grades, with the eleventh grade now the largest. Through courtesy of Mr. Auld and the Shiner School Board, academy boys may register for Agriculture Courses at Shiner High School earning credits.
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St. Ludmila’s Academy
Auld
Shiner School Board
Shiner High
Marie Jirkovsky former Shiner resident dies at 84
Mrs. Marie Jirkovsky, 84, a pioneer of Shiner and long time resident of Shiner and Sweet Home, died Saturday at her daughter’s home in Floresville. Born Marie Vesely in the old country, she came 52 years ago and helped Shiner grow. She was a devout Catholic and K J Z T member. Survived by two sons Frank of Austin and John of Shiner, four daughters and numerous grandchildren. Funeral Mass at Eschenburg Parlor and Shiner Catholic Cemetery with Rev. E Bily officiating. pallbearers were her grandsons. Our sincere sympathy to the bereaved.
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Marie Jirkovsky
Angel of Death
Jirkovsky
Old Country
Shiner
Sweet Home
Frank Huble
Floresville
Shiner K. J. Z. T
Marie Vesely
Frank Jirkovsky
Yoakum
Eschenburg
Mons. L. P. Netardus
Shiner Catholic
E. Bily
Daniel
Adolph
Aug. Jirkovsky
Edwin
Adolf Gerlich
Frank Lovak
Frank
Austin
John
Joe Gerlich
Eva
Hallettsville
Albert Holik
Mary
Elizabeth
Bessie Jirkovsky
Houston
N. Y. A. Rep To Visit Shin er City Hall Mondays
A New York A. representative will visit Shin er every Monday at 9 o clock in the morning. Stationed at the City Hall this weekly visit aims to assist local residents with A. L. Kerby announced the schedule.
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A. L. Kerby
City Hall
Victory Sunday Planned by Shiner Baptist Church
Shiner Baptist Church sets Sunday September 14 as Victory Sunday with members urged to bring pledge cards to place on the open Bible. The pastor leaves after the morning service for Houston to assist a religious census and services with Cottage Grove workers, returning by Saturday morning. No service Sunday night. members plan to visit friends in other churches.
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Shiner Baptist Church
Houston
Cottage Grove
the Baptist Church
Dr Martin Luther Church Fall Feast and Services
The Dr Martin Luther Church schedule lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Divine Service at 10 30 a m with English language, Dreyer 8 p m English, Thursday 8 p m Senior League, Saturday 4 p m Junior Choir, and a Friday Sept 26 social at Dreyer. The Shin er Congregation will hold the annual Fall Feast at Blu cher Park on Sunday Oct 5. During the service next Sunday officers of the Women Missionary Society will be installed. Rev Richard Schuetze seeks attendance.
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Dreyer
Shiner
Blucher Park
Women Missionary Society
Richard Schuetze
Christian Science Lesson Sermon for September 14
The weekly Christian Science service outlines the Golden Text from II Corinthians 4 18 and includes Psalms 148 verses praising the Lord. The lessons call readers to focus on unseen eternal truths rather than temporal seen things.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Methodist Church Weekly Worship Schedule
The church invites worshipers to morning services at 11:00 and evening services at 8:00 on the second and fourth Sundays. Sunday School starts at 10:00 each Sunday. Pastor L. A. McDaniel welcomes all to worship with the congregation.
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L. A. McDaniel
Rve
Emmant Lutheran Church Services Schedule
Henry C. Nickel, pastor. English services on the second Sunday monthly at 3 p m. German services on the fourth Sunday monthly at 3 p m. Visiters welcomed.
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Emmant
L Lutheran Church
Henry C. Nickel
Death of Alfred J Helweg Shiner and Refugio figure
Alfred J. Helweg aged 43 years 9 months 11 days died in Refugio from cerebral hemorrhage after two days illness. A Shiner native who worked for an oil company in Refugio for seven years he leaves three brothers and four sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held in Shiner with Rev. R Schuetze officiating.
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Alfred J. Helweg
Refugio
Alfred
Shiner
Gottlieb Helweg
Houston
West Columbia
Luling
Hugo Helweg
Shiner City
R. Schue
Obituary: Paul Barak of Dickson County Dies at 67
Paul Barak, longtime Dickson school community resident and Spanish American War veteran, died Saturday afternoon in Shiner hospital at age 67. Funeral held Monday from the family home with services at Moulton Catholic Church, interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Survived by wife, two sons Emil and Vladik, and two daughters Laura and Janie.
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Paul Barak
Dickson
Shiner Hospital
Moulton Catholic
Moulton
C. L. Kopecky
Yoakum
Fred F. Fehrenkamp
Frank Mikulencak
Bill Mikulencak
John Havlik
Vladik Culak
Albert Pustejovsky
Albert Clouhy
Mr. Barak
Emil
Vladik
Laura
Janie
the Gazette
Death of Jacob Mraz 86 in Hallettsville rites held
Jacob Mraz aged 86 died at his Hallettsville Route 4 home at 2 30 PM on September 4 1941. Born in Europe July 25 1855 he immigrated to the U S in 1889 settling in Lavaca County and married Annie Jakes in 1891. Funeral services were conducted from Route 4 Hallettsville and Sweet Home Catholic Church with pallbearers named. He survived by his wife Annie, daughter Mrs Henry Zacharias, sister Mrs Jacob Ludowik, four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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Jacob Mraz
Hallettsville
Mr. Mraz
Europe
United States
Lavaca County
Annie Jakes
Mt. Olive
Route 4
Sweet Home Catholic Church
G. Kuratko
Sweet Home Catholic Cemetery
Kasper Stary
J. J. Vesely
August R. Janak
Henry Schneider
Martin Dusek
Victor Welff
Annie Mraz
Rt. 4
Henry Zacharias
Cuero
Jacob Ludowik
Ashland
Wisconsin
Victor
Eugene Zacharias
Joe Mraz
Yoakum
Agnes Reznicek
Lydia Mae Mraz
Million Dollar Baby at Palace Theatre
Priscilla Lane Jeffrey Lynn and Ronald Reagan star in a comedy reel at the Palace Theatre on Sunday and Monday delivering plenty of real laughs for local audiences.
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Priscilla Lane
Jeffrey Lynn
Ronald Reagan
Palace Theatre
Permanents and beauty services ad promote HOLCHAK'S Peanuty Show
A compact ad offers permanents in varying styles and types of beauty work at HOLCHAK'S Peanuty Show with contact by phone 197 for appointments and inquiries.
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Holchak
Peanuty Show
Stevenson proposes road bond servicing plan in Texas special session
Governor Coke Stevenson carried his compromise plan on road bond servicing to the Texas Legislature during a special session. He spoke before a joint session of both houses in Austin at 1 pm and received a prolonged standing ovation as he concluded with a direct appeal to lawmakers, many of whom are longtime friends.
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Austin
Coke Stevenson
ShinER High School Opens 1941-42 Year in Shiner
The 1941-42 school year opened September 8 with a full auditorium. The Shiner High School Band conducted by H. C. Cammack performed for the occasion. Boy Scouts led the pledge and raised the U.S. and Texas flags. Supt. Auld welcomed the School Board and faculty and urged support for education. Mrs. Hu Koether, P T A president, invited parents to join. Miss Edna Reischl introduced beginners. Nearly 300 students registered, with more expected this week.
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H. C. Cammack
U. S
Texas
Supt
Auld
Hu. Koether
Edna Reischl
Harris
Schuetze
Achievement Day Honors Students With Culinary Exhibit
Monday afternoon at 3 30 the Home Economics Club hosted a refreshment course tied to Achievement Day. Fifteen high school girls earned an extra half credit by completing summer vacation projects. About seventy five visitors praised the work as refreshments were served.
Shiner Parish Picnic Celebrates 50th Founding
Invite to the Shiner Parish Picnic on Sunday September 14 at Blucher Park marks the parishs 50th founding anniversary. Attendees can enjoy attractions and entertainments.
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Shiner Parish
Blucher Park
Mrs. Sara Roosevelt Dies at 86 in Hyde Park
Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt 86, mother of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, died at 10:15 a.m. at the Hyde Park estate after an acute circulatory collapse. Born September 21, 1854 to Warren Delano, she married James Roosevelt in 1880 and lived to see her son become president.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Sara Delano Roosevelt
United States
Roosevelt
Hudson River
C.S.T
Washington
Scott L. Smith
Shiner High P T A Meeting Set for Thursday
The Shiner High School P T A will meet today Thursday September 11 at 4 pm All members are urged to attend Ella Koether president.
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Shiner High School
Rural Teachers Trustee Meeting Scheduled at Hallettsville High
A rural teacher trustee meeting will be held Saturday September 13 at Hallettsville High School starting at 9 o'clock. All teachers and trustees are urged to attend.
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Hallettsville High School
Schulenburg Grabs Final Playoff Chance Over Brewers
Schulenburg Jaycees defeated the Shiner Brewers 7 to 3 on the local diamond to put Schulenburg in position for the final playoff round. Baker pitched well but luck ran against him as Shiner stranded 15. Herbert Ullman hit a deep left center homer for Shiner as Meitzen allowed 11 hits. Hallettsville outlasted Victoria 3 to 2 in 12 innings and will open a three game series with Schulenburg starting Sunday.
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Schulenburg Jaycees
Shiner Brewers
Brewers
Baker
Meitzen
Herbert Ullman
Shiner
Hallettsville
Victoria
Schulenburg
Willard the Wizard Tops Shiner Entertainment Week
Willard the Wizard is acclaimed as one of the best entertainers in Shiner. He amazes with fast hand tricks that few eyes can follow. Road shows fade, but his clean act earns praise. Willard’s tent stands beside the Shiner Poultry and Egg Company. He performs in Shiner through Saturday night.
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Willard the Wizard
Shiner
Willards
Shiner Poultry and Egg Company
People of Dr. Kildare at Palace Theatre Preview
The People vf Dr. Kildare starring Lew Ayres Lionel Barrymore and Laraine Day opens at the Palace Theatre with Bonita Granville Tuesday and Wednesday readings and performances announced for local patrons.
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the People
LaVaca Fiesta Draws 25,000 in Hallettsville
The LaVaca Fiesta in Hallettsville drew about 25,000 over two days with a 10,000-strong opening day parade. Governor Coke R. Stevenson officially opened the event. Spoetzl Brewery from Shiner entered a float and the 204th Coast Artillery from Camp Hulen performed demonstrations.
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Hallettsville
Coke R. Stevenson
Spoetzl Brewery
Shiner
Merle Marie Barnes
Frances Elaine Wagner
Francis Berckenhoff
Recreation Hall
Emmett Busch
Hobo Minstrels
204Th Coast Artillery
Camp Hulen
Parish Dinner at Blucher Park Sunday Sept 14
A community event invites families to Shiner Catholic Parish dinner at Blucher Park on Sunday September 14. Proceeds support parish activities and local initiatives. Families are encouraged to attend for a traditional well Known dinner in a relaxed park setting.
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Blucher Park
Shiner Catholic
Card of Thanks for Marian Helen and Paul operations
The Bartak family thanks friends for kindness shown during the recent operations of Marian, Helen, and Paul. They acknowledge flowers gifts and visits and extend special appreciation to Drs Wagner and Boyle and the hospital nurses.
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Marian
Helen
Paul
Siegel and Janik Wed in Sts Cyril and Methodius Ceremony
In a morning wedding at Sts Cyril and Methodius Church, Johnny Siegel and Adel Janik were joined in marriage by Rev. Bily. The bride wore white satin with lace, a tulle veil, and a chrysanthemum bouquet. Albina Janik served as maid of honor with Ben Siegel as escort. Witnesses were Isidore Simper and John Valis Sr. A dinner and supper followed at the bride’s home. The couple, daughter of Anton Janik Sr. and Jerome Siegel’s son, plan to reside at Boundary Line after a honeymoon to Corpus Christi.
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Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church
Johnny Siegel
Adel Janik
Bily
F. M. Wagner
Albina Janik
Ben Siegel
Isidore Simper
John Valis
Anton Janik
Jerome Siegel
Corpus Christi
Boundary Line
The
Gazette
Emmett Sauer Receives Promotion
Emmett Sauer of Shiner who has been stationed at Inks Dam with the N Y A studying airplane mechanics has been promoted. He was notified he would be transferred to Duncan Field San Antonio to continue his training and work. His Shiner friends congratulate him and wish success in his chosen field.
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Emmett Sauer
Shiner
Inks Dam
Duncan Field
San Antonio
Emmett
Hospital Patients and Dismissals List
Hospital census lists patients: Mrs Edwin Hoerig John Mraz Elizabeth Hirsch Elsie Welfel Rudie Kurtz of Shiner Miss Clara Welhausen Mrs Brian Robinson and baby of Flatonia Mrs Emil Darilek of Moulton Audrey Thilodaux of Waelder Mrs Chas Adamek Yoakum. Dismissed patients include Doris Richter Flatonia Mrs Charlie Drozd Hallettsville Miss Consuelo Guerrero San Antonio Mrs Victor Berger and baby Moulton.
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Edwin Hoerig
John Mraz
Elizabeth Hirsch
Elsie Welfel
Rudie Kurtz
Shiner
Clara Welhausen
Brian Robinson
Baby
Flatonia
Emil Darilek
Moulton
Audrey Thilodaux
Waelder
Chas. Adamek
Yoakum
Doris Richter
Charlie Drozd
Hallettsville
Consuelo Guerrero
San Antonio
Victor Berger
Mary Elaine Adamek Born to Mr and Mrs Charlie Adamek
Mr and Mrs Charlie Adamek welcomed a baby girl named Mary Elaine born Sunday. The child weighed 11 pounds and is the couple’s firstborn. The mother before marriage was Miss Lillie Richter. Sponsors are Mr and Mrs Joe Adamek Jr.
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Charlie Adamek
Lillie Richter
Mary Elaine
Joe Adamek Jr
Cynthia Ann Robin son Born to Mr and Mrs Bryan Robin
A fine baby girl named Cynthia Ann was born at the local hospital on September 6 to Mr and Mrs Bryan Robinson of Flatonia. Weight nine pounds. Sponsor couple were Mr and Mrs Alfred Brosch. The mother is the former Miss Leonita Pavlas.
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Bryan Robinson
Flatonia
Cynthia Ann
Alfred Brosch
Leonita Pavlas
Baby girl welcomed by family after Sept eighth birth
Mr and Mrs Buster Mla denko announce the birth of a baby girl born Monday September 8 weighing eight pounds. She is welcomed by her older sister.
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Buster Mladenko
Birth of 8-Lb Baby Girl to Hoerig Family
An 8-pound baby girl was born Wednesday morning at the local hospital to Mr and Mrs Edwin Hoerig. It is their first child. Mrs Hoerig is the former Elvira Zimmermann.
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Edwin Hoerig
Hoerig
Elvira Zimmermann
Werner Couple Name Daughter Elizabeth
Mr and Mrs Wm Werner announce the birth of their daughter on September 5. The infant will be called Elizabeth and joins the family as the newest member.
Couple Welcomes Second Daughter Victor Pulkra Bek
Mr and Mrs Victor Pulkra bek welcome a baby girl born last Monday weighing 8 pounds. This adds a second daughter to their family.
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Victor Pulkrabek
Parish Picnic Sunday Marks Parish Foundation Jubilee
Arrangements are complete for Sunday’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the local Catholic Parish. Services at 6:00 and 9:30 a.m. Dinner at 11:30 a.m. at Blucher Park. Refreshments, music by Patek’s Orchestra, and activities planned throughout the day at Blucher Park.
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Blucher Park
Pateks
Army recruiting visit to Shiner Friday afternoon
Sergeant John L. Marx, Army recruiting officer, will interview young men at the Shiner post office from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm Friday September 12. He notes 100000 skilled technicians are trained annually in Army technical schools to support the Air Corps and other branches. Only volunteers enlisting for three years qualify for training, with vacancies in Hawaii the Philippines and the United States.
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Regular Army
John L. Marx
Victoria
Marx
Shiner
Ing
Army
E Air Corps
Peets
Air Corps
Philippine Islands
United States
Cotton and weather shape varied local crop outlook
With 1 166 bales weighed to Tuesday night the cotton outlook is mixed. Ginners and farmers expect about a three fourths crop but higher cotton and seed prices may offset the shortfall. Corn yields also vary from best in years to poor. One and one eighth inches of rain fell with a strong wind north of town but no real damage reported. The rain helps fall gardens.
Jungle Cavalcade at Palace Theatre This Friday
Thrilling jungle show headlines Frank Buck's Jungle Cavalcade at the Palace Theatre Friday and Saturday with exciting effects and animal agents. Local crowds are invited to witness a vivid adventure featuring exotic creatures and daring stunts.
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Thris Galore
Frank Buck
Palace Theatre
School Openings Announced for Local District
Michna School plans to open on Monday September 15 inviting all children to attend the first day. Kokernot School will begin on September 22 inviting all pupils to be present for opening day.
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Michna
Kokernot
Green School Opens Monday Registration Day
Green School begins on Monday September 15 1941 with mandatory attendance urged for all parents to bring children for the first day of registration.
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Green
Boundary School Opening Nears on Sept 15
Boundary School announces its opening Monday Sept 15 and calls all patrons to help clean up on the morning of Sept 12.
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Boundary School
Sunset School Set to Open on September 15
The Sunset School will open its doors on September 15, marking the start of the new academic term. Administrators invite families and students to attendance events and enrollment days ahead of the opening.
Green School Event Promises Evening Sept 12 1941
An announced activity titled hehe at Green School on September 12, 1941 invites all second patrons to attend. It notes an accompanying program at Delp Cees Se ears a mises with expected participation from attendees.
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Hehe
Hai
Green School
Secoud
Beauty Shop Ad Brief Says Call for Service
A fragmented classified note requests contact for beauty services at Marburgers Beauty Shop with a phone inquiry. It appears as a short ad fragment urging a call to arrange beauty appointments or related services.
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Marburgers Beauty Shop
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Eveen Ludmila’s. "Academy
DR. Martin Luther Church
Christian Science Services
Sara Roosevelt
Ella Koether
Pres
Rural Teachers Trustee Meeting
Siegel
Janik
Wm. Werner
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