College Students Leaving for School
List of students departing for various colleges including Edith Walters Julius Hollman Eddie Hodanek and Ruby Stoeltje to Texas University Austin Ea win Novak and Ruby Fissler to Texas Lutheran College Seguin and Seton In firmary Austin Vlasta Michalec Janie Hubner St Marys Infirmary Galveston Rosa Gasser New York Conservatory Aline Wolters T S C W Denton Dorothy Muras Mary Lee Fietsam Incarnate Word College San Antonio Billie Plageman Tulane New Orleans Ben Grill and Martin Wagner to Texas Dental College Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Walters
Julius Hollman
Eddie Hodanek
Texas University
Austin
Eawin Novak
Ruby Stoeltje
Teachers College
San Marcos
Ruby Fissler
Texas Lutheran College
Seguin
Herbert and
Erwin Liebhafsky
A & M. Bryan
Virginia Vogelsang
Maurine Pulkrabek
Seton Infirmary
Vlasta Michalec
Janie Hubner
St. Mary’s Infirmary
Galveston
Rosa Gasser
Conservatory of Music
New York
City
Aline Wolters
T. S. C. W. Denton
Dorothy Muras
Mary Lee Fietsam
Incarnate Word College
San Antonio
Billie Plageman
Tulane
New Orleans
Ben Grill
Martin Wagner
Texas Dental College
Houston
Garden Club Meeting Set for September 15 at 3 30
The Shiner Garden Club will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday afternoon September 15 at 3 30 at the home of Mrs J C Blohm. Election of officers will be held and dues paid. Roses pansies narcissi and other plants will be ordered. Full attendance is desired. Merserburger Pres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Garden Club
J. C. Blohm
Cotton ginning totals in Lavaca County fall from 1938 to 1939
Census data show 6 046 bales of cotton ginned in Lavaca County from the 1939 crop prior to September 1, vs 9 350 bales for the 1938 crop. Henry J. Strauss, Special Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca
Henry J. Strauss
United Dr Martin Luther Church Services and sermon
The United Dr Martin Luther Church invites with Sunday School at 9 a m and Divine Service with English language Holy Communion at 10 a m. Saturday instruction at 8 30 a m and 10 30 a m. The Gospel message stresses gratitude for earthly blessings and God’s plan for eternal welfare. Rev Richard Schuetze urges thanks and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreyer
Christian Church
Richard Schuetze
Matter as Lesson-Sermon Theme for Christian Science Sunday
Christian Science services announce the September 17 Lesson-Sermon with the Golden Text from Psalms 73 26 and a citation from Isaiah 54 10 asserting that God remains the strength and everlasting portion of the heart while mountains part and hills are removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ, Scientist
Isiah
Baptist Notes S S 10 a m Revival Progress
A Baptist church notes Sunday school at 10 am and B T U at 6 30 pm with preaching at 11 05 am and 7 30 pm. Revival is in good progress with good attendance. All who can attend are urged to be present. Last service scheduled for Sunday night September 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S
T. U
Immanuel Lutheran Church Services Schedule
Immanuel Lutheran Church invites all to English services on the first Sunday of each month at 3:00 PM and German services on the third Sunday at 10:00 AM. Pastor O. C. Schreiner notes that those who are of God hear these words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Schreiner
Zachary Firm Hosts Barbecue For Highway Project Crew
Saturday evening September 15 M. B. Gracuary hosted a barbecue celebrating the completion of the dirt and bridges contract on Highway 200 from three miles east of Shiner to Smothers Creek. About 200 crew members and guests attended at Welhausen pasture recreation grounds. Rain forced use of the Blohm building and dampened progress on Ponton Creek bridge painting. State highway engineers will require rework before road inspection. contractor Hunter noted bid shaping accounted for this. Zachary personnel leave Shiner for new contracts, with hopes of returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yin
Mm. B. Gracuary
Highway 200
Shiner
Highway 77
Smothers Creek
Welhausen
Blohm
Zachary
State Highway Department
Ponton Creek
Hospital Patients and Dismissals Listed
The patients at the local hospital include Mrs. Gus Wolters Kosmos Spoetzl Emil Harbers Mrs. Frank Strong Johnnie Cook Mrs. Victor Strndt and baby W O Swindall of Shiner Anna Magdalena Bozka of Hallettsville Louis Meyer and Miss Emily Lockman of Moulton Dismissed patients are Victor Baros Mrs Clement Kurtz and Alice Marie Clouhy of Shiner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tocal Hospital
Gus Wolters
Kosmos
Rain showers ease Texas heat. city posts 2.50 inches
Sporadic showers swept across Texas easing an intense heat wave and aiding ranges and crops. In our city rainfall since Saturday totaled 2.50 inches, bringing relief to parched areas and signaling improving conditions for agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
High School P. T. A. Meets for September Session
The High School P. T. A. will hold a regular meeting on Thursday September 14 at 3 30 p m Plans include Halloween Carnival arrangements and dues payments Members are urged to attend Patrons and friends are invited to join the gathering.
County Clerk lists hunting fishing license sites
Sportsmen may obtain hunting and fishing licenses at the County Clerk office of D. L. Hudson. He will be in Shiner Thursday morning September 14 from 8 to 12 and in Moulton Thursday afternoon September 14 from 1 to 5 for licensing convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Hudson
Shiner
Moulton
Bales of Cotton Weighed in Shiner Reported
Public Weigher L. M. Roeder reports 1815 bales of cotton weighed in Shiner to date, noting steady throughput. The tally reflects ongoing harvest activity and local market momentum.
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L. M. Roeder
Brosch Ullmann Wedding in Shiner Church
On Monday morning September 11 at eight o clock Mr Joan Brosch son of Mr Wm Brosch of Moulton and Miss Jena Ullmann daughter of Mr and Mrs Anton Ullmann of Shiner were married by Rev E J Bily at Sts Cyril and Methodius Church in Shiner. The bride wore a white lace dress and carried tube roses. The groom wore a dark grey suit. Best man Edmund Grieve also wore dark grey. Maid of honor Gloriie Wendel wore blue taffeta. Witnesses were Adolph Kouba and F Janssen. A wedding dinner and supper followed at the bride's home. The couple will reside near Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Brosch
Wm. Brosch
Moulton
J £Nna Ullmann
Anton Ullmann
Shiner
E. J. Bily
Sts. Cyrill and Methodius Church of
Elkins
Edmund Grieve
Gloriie Wendel
Adolph Kouba
F. . Janssén
Victoria
The
Gazette
Havel-Simper Wedding Blessed by Local Church
A wedding at the local Catholic Church united Miss Simper and Mr Havel with Rev. Mons Netardus officiating. The bride wore white velvet, a high neck gown with embroidered veil and orange blossom wreath, carrying white chrysanthemums. the groom's party wore dark suits. The couple plans a home on the bride’s parents Dickson farm after a Houston Galveston wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mons
Netardus
Isidor Simper
Our City
Louisa Havel
Hochheim
Adel
Janak
Evelyn Havel
Agnes Marcak
Rudie Simper
Laddie Michalec
Eugene Simper
Ernest Kral
Adolph Simper
Houston
Galveston
Dickson
Annual Firemen's Bazaar Held in Moulton Sunday
The Moulton fire department hosts its seventh annual bazaar on Sunday September 17 with District Clerk Gus J. Strauss delivering the address at 4 p m The event showcases local firefighters and community support activities slated for the afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Gus J. Strauss
A Beautiful Ceremony at Sts Cyril and Methodius Church
In the presence of Rt Rev Mons Netardus Rev John Ig OFM Rev V A Sorcek of Wharton and Rev Ed Bily Sister M Cecile pronounced perpetual vows Saturday morning at 7 30 in Sts Cyril and Methodius Church A number of relatives and friends from out of town attended After the ceremony a social hour was held at the Academy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mons. Netardus
John Ig
V. A. Sorcek
Wharton
Bily
M. Cecile
Sts. Cyrill and Methodius Church
Academy
Card of Thanks From Mrs Swindell and Family
The Swindell family thanks friends for the flowers cards and gifts during the hospital stay. Your kindness has helped make days brighter and shorter. May God bless each of you. Mr. and Mrs. W Swindell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vou
Hocnital
W. Swindell
Hospital Sickness Notes From Local Page
Mrs. Gus Wolters submitted to a majoration at the local hospital Tuesday. Miss Anna Magdalen Bozka submitted to an emergency appendectomy Monday at the local hospital. Mrs. Frank Strong was operated on for ruptured appendix Tuesday. Johnnie Cook was operated for appendicitis last weekend. Louis Trautwein, patient at the M and S Hospital in San Antonio, is improving after an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Wolters
Frank Strong
Johnnie
Fred Cook
Anna
Magdalen Bozka
St Ludmila’s
Louis ‘Trautwein
M &*S Hospital
San Antonio
Business Men's Club to Meet at Pohlers Cafe
The Business Men's Club will hold its monthly meeting at Pohlers Cafe on Thursday at 7 p.m. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming community projects and club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pohlers Cafe
Leck-Dobnak Wedding Solemnized In Quiet Ceremony
Miss Emma Do and Elo Leck wed Thursday evening at the local Catholic Rectory with Rt. Rev. Monsignor L. P. Netardus presiding. The bride wore a white satin dress with wreath and veil. she is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Dornak. Witnesses were Adolph Cerny and Charlie Krejer. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s parents’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Do
Elo Leck
L. P. Netardus
Cat
Fern
John Dornak
Dreyer Knipra Wedding At Local Lutheran Church
Rev K Schuetze united Leonard Dreyer and Sadie Knippa in marriage Thursday morning at 7 o clock in the local Lutheran Church. Frances Knippa and Paul Glatzert witnessed. The couple will reside on the Robert Dreyer farm near Shiner after a brief bridal trip to Lubbock. Congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Schuetze
Lubbock
Robert Dreyer
Shiner
the Gazette
Moravia Man Bill Vrana Heads to El Paso
Bill Vrana of Moravia leaves for El Paso Texas last week to work in Civil Service as an engineering draftsman. A UT Austin geology graduate, he earned his bachelor’s degree at August commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Vrana
Moravia
el Paso
Texas
U. S
Bill
University of Texas
St Ludmila’s Academy Thanks Dr Darilek for Paper Gift
The faculty and students express hearty thanks to Dr A A Darilek for donating the Catholic Messenger to their school. The note reflects gratitude from both faculty and students for the educational paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ludmila’s Academy
A. A. Darilek
Annual Picnic and Bazaar by Shiner Parish at Blucher Park
Preparations underway for the Shiner Catholic Parish annual picnic and bazaar at Blucher Park on Sunday September 17. A dinner will be served at 11 30 with admission 35 and 20 cents. Amusements planned throughout the day. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Blucher Park
Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting At Dr Martin Luther Church
The Lutheran Ladies Aid met Wednesday at 3:00 PM in the Dr Martin Luther Church with Rev Schuetze leading devotion and Mrs Aug Schramm presiding. Visitors were welcomed as talks covered trips through 14 states and an earlier trip by Rev Wolfsdorf. An ice cream supper is planned for September 22 on the church lawn. members were urged to bring lunch and join in Luther Hall afterward. Out of town guests included Mrs J L Janssen and Mrs Michalka of Moulton. The next meeting is set for October 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Dr. Martin Luther Church
Schuetze
Aug. Schramm
Ernest Zappe
Hy. Luedeke
Wolfsdorf
Luther Hall
J. L. Janssen
Michalka
Moulton
Marriage Licenses Granted to Several Couples
Emil Paul Ahrens and Miss Olga Nordhausen obtain a license. Edgar Staha and Miss Stella Ot Atel and Iy Milenio Migs pair are noted. Eddie Yona Utare Mraz and Miss Lydia Cora Hempel receive licenses. John Brosch and Miss Erna Ullmann are licensed. Roy Godley and Lena Marie Evans, both listed as colored, are issued licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Paul Ahrens
Olga Nordhausen
Edgar Staha
Stella
Ot Atel
Iy Milenio Migs
Eddie Yona Utare Mraz
Lydia Cora Hempel
John Brosch
Erna Ullmann
Roy Godley
Lena Marie Evans
Lavaca County Commissioners Court approves 1939 tax rate levy
In regular session on September 41, 1939 the Lavaca County Commission ers Court reviewed and approved August 1939 reports from Tax Assessor Collector E A Turk County Agent G C King and Co Home Demonstration Agent Elizabeth Pfeiffer plus bond approval for Con stable Geo D Aschenbeck. A motion by H C Randon seconded by Gus Seims and carried by all aye set the 1939 Lavaca County Tax Rate as per order on file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
Paul H. Jertsch
H. C. Kandow
Arnold Kreytag
Gus Seims
Leo Gerdes
D. Hudson
E. A. Turk
Lax
G. C. King
Elizabeth
Neighborhood Home Demonstration Club Meeting Noted
The Neighborhood Home Demonstration Club will meet at Mrs. W. E. Goetz home on Friday Sept 15 at 2 pm All members urged to attend Visitors welcome Miss Pfeiffer will be present
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neighborhood Home Demonstration Club
W. E. Goetz
Miss Pfeiffer
Thankful Note for Kindness After Loss of Mrs Katie Valenta
We express sincere thanks for the kindness shown during illness and after the death of Mrs Katie Valenta. Special thanks go to Revs. Bily Kuratko and Drozd for their ministrations, the choir for prayers, those who sent flowers, and all who assisted. May fond memories remain with the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Valenta
Bily
Kuratko
Drozd
Wace Vou al Ber
Brothere
Ana
Sictare
Ice Cream Social at Lutheran Church Planned
The Lutheran Church invites the community to an ice cream social on September 22. Proceeds support church outreach programs and weekday youth activities.
Thank You Notes for Elton Franklin Jr. Acknowledgments
A family expresses gratitude for kindness after the death of Elton Franklin Jr. They thank Rev Schuetze and Mr Tom Mik eska for consoling words, the choir for hymns, Dr R W Williams, and all who sent flowers and sympathy. May the Lord reward von 91 in our prayer, and Mr and Mrs Von Zander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Franklin Jr
Schuetze
Tom Mikeska
R. W. Williams
Revrard von 91
Mre von Zander
New Arrivals at Local Homes in September Batches
The Stindt family welcomed Allan Victor on September 8 weighing 9 pounds at the local hospital. Jim and Fannie Berger Petry greeted Helen Bernice on September 13 as their first child. Frank and Effenberger added Marcia Ann on September 7 weighing 11 pounds. Joe Smirak and Eleanora Dornak welcomed Philipp Joseph on September 8 weighing 10 pounds, their first. Alois Simper and Elvera Stock celebrate Rubie born September 12 weighing 11 pounds, their first child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. G. Stindt
Allan Victor
Wilma Hillie
Jim Petry
Bunjes
Helen Bernice
Fannie Berger
Frank W. Effenberger
Marcia Ann
Joe A. Smirak
Philipp Joseph
Eleanora Dornak
Alois Simper
Rubie
Elvera Stock
Ice Cream Social at Lutheran Church Advised
A notice invites local residents to an ice cream social at the Lutheran Church on September 22. Organizers urge attendance and community gathering with proceeds likely supporting church activities.
Kuhn Pharmacy Installs Modern Soda Fountain
The Kuhn Pharmacy has installed a Life Time Fountain with True Fruit Syrup and stainless steel construction. It features low and slightly higher temperatures for perishable items, a new flavor dispenser, and comfortable seating. Coca Cola drinkers are invited to try the attached dispenser, ensuring consistent flavor output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuhn
Highway 200 paving efforts target Gonzales to Hallettsville
The Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee will push to add the Gonzales to Hallettsville stretch of Highway 200 to the 1941 paving program. Efforts also aim to have the Highway Department order a survey of the 200 designation from Hallettsville to Wharton to secure right of way for Lavaca Colorado and Wharton Counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee
Gonzales
Hallettsville
Highway Department
Wharton
Lavaca
Colorado
Good sausage and chicken dinner at Blucher Park
Attendees are invited to a Sunday dinner at Blucher Park featuring sausage and chicken. The event promises a hearty meal with likely community gathering and traditional park fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blucher Park
Shiner Branch Opens Buffington Burial Association
G W Eschenburg announces a Shiner Texas branch of the Buffington Burial Association of Yoakum to provide burial insurance and local undertaker services. Solicitors Erwin J. Henkhaus and Joe R. Mikesh seek members from surrounding patrons and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Buffington Burial Association
Yoakum
Texas
Erwin J. Henkhaus
Joe R. Mikesh
G. W. Eschenburg
Woodrow Allen Baca Rites Held For 26 Year Old Man
Hundreds attended last rites for Woodrow Allen Baca who died September 11 at 9:52 after two weeks in Marlin Hospital. Born in the community, he served four years in the U S Navy and lived in Shiner with his wife and daughter. Surviving are his parents, a brother, three sisters, a grandmother, and many relatives. Funeral services were held at the local Catholic Church with burial in the nearby cemetery. floral tributes reflected community affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow
Allen Baca
Marlin Hospital
Our City
A. C. Baca
Cathol
Mons. Netardus
Father Bily
Adolph Simper
Adolph Janik
Anton Baros
Raymond Dierksen
Helmers Hubner
Ben Kasper
Woodrow Allen Baca
U. S. Navy
Shiner
Dennis Eugene
Veronica
Iris Dean
Aurelee
D. G. Helmers
Death of Baby Elton Franklin Jr.
Elton Zander and wife mourn the death of their infant son Elton Franklin Jr who died within a day of birth. The burial occurred Thursday at City Cemetery with Lutheran and Czech Moravian Brethren Church members delivering consoling words. Grandparents Gus Zander of Shiner and Frank J. Malina of Hochheim attended with other relatives. The Gazette extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Franklin Jr
Elton Zander
R. Schuetze
Lutheran Church
Tom Mikeska
Gus Zander
Shiner
Frank J. Malina
Hochheim
Blucher Sunday Offer Promises Good Things Ahead
Do not forget the good that awaits you at Blucher on Sunday en 9 17th. Amusements and chor eghett oe appear in fragmentary form as a reader notice highlighting upcoming events and attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blucher
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Christian Science Services
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Am. B. Zachary
Millie Hajek
Havel—Simper
Business Men's Club
Leck—Dobnak
Knipra
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Kuhn Pharmacy
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