The Shiner Gazette (Shiner, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 16, 1949 Page: 1 of 12
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THREE SECTIONS LAVACA COUNTY, TEXAS, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 16, 1949
Glorious July 4 'Celebration
Planned In Shiner By
Legion and V.F.W. Posts
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Mark your calendar now and
plan to spend a glorious Fourth
of July with the American
Legion and Veterans of Foreign
Wars in Shiner.
The celebration opens with a
giant street parade at 11 o’-
Free Picture Show
Tonight 8 P. M.
High School Gym
Tonight, Thursday, June 16 is
the meeting of farmers and
business men arranged by the
First National Bank of Shiner,
co-sponsored by the Shiner
Chamber of Commerce on the
problems of soil erosion.
“Friends of the Land,” an in-
teresting program will be feat-
ured high lighted by a free mo-
tion picture, “We, the People
Together.”
The movie is worth seeing, it
will take 45 minutes to show it.
A treat is in store for all who
attend. O. F. Armstrong of A. &
M. College, will speak briefly.
The meeting will be held in
High School Gym beginning at
8 o’clock.
First Flax Planted
In Lavaca County
Awaits Market
August Janak of the Wied
community reports they plant-
ed 35 acres of flax which aver-
aged 13 bushels to the acre.
This is the first year flax was
planted in Lavaca County.
They purchased an Allis-Chal-
mers, All-crop Harvester to
gather the grain. Thir machine
also harvests, other gYain and
seed crops. The above average
is considered extra good for
that type of grain. The usual
average being about 10 bushels
per acre. The flax is now stored
on their farm awaiting the
market.
clock led by the Girl Scout
Band of Schulenburg.
At 12 o’clock, noon, a chicken
barbecue dinner will be served
at the Legion Park at $1.00 per
plate adults, children under 42-
60c per plate.
Beginning at 12:30 p.m. there
will be amusements and many
other concessions all afternoon
and night.
From 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. music
and speaking. From 3:00 to
4:00 p.m., lunch will be served.
At 5:30 p.m. chicken barbecue
supper.
At 8:30 p.m. a big dance with
music by Patek’s popular or-
chestra, admission will be 60c
and 25c tax included.
Drinks, eats, amusement and
music! Where else could you go
to spend a more enjoyable day?
Come to Shiner for a glorious
fourth.
Rev. John Wagner
Assistant Pastor
For Shiner Parish
The Rev. John A. Wagner has
been appointed assistant pastor
to the Rev. J. J. Hanacek in the
Shiner parish to fill the vacancy
caused by the transfer of the
Rev. R. C. Hoffmann to Runge.
The Rev. Wagner arrived
Wednesday to assume his duties
in this parish.
Rev. Wagner celebrated Sol-
emn Mass at Sts. Cyril and Me-
thodius Church June 5, when a
large number of relatives and
friends assembled to receive his
Priestly blessing. A sumptuous
dinner honored him, the visit-
ing clergy and numerous rel-
atives.
He will be accorded a hearty
welcome to this parish.
New Staff
Knights Columbus
The newly elected staff of
officers of the Msgr. L. P. Ne-
tardus Council Knights of Co-
lumbus are: Chaplain, Father
John Hanacek; Grand Knight,
M. M. Wagner; Deputy Grand
Knight, Victor Sala; Chancelor,
Edmund Roeder; Recorder, O.
A. Kosler; Finance Secretary,
Aug. Maneth; Treasurer, Alvin
Boehm; Advocate, Fr. Tasfer;
Warder, Joe Svatek; Inside
Guard, John Werner; Outside
Guard, Chas. Patek; Trustee,
Dr. F. M. Wagner.
Firemen Hold
Instruction School
Chief Otis Muenster of A. &
M. College, instructor in train-
ing firemen gave a 15 hour
course to the Shiner Volunteer
Fire Department last week.
Fire Chief W. Tieken reports
the instruction very helpful.
Election of Officers
A. F. & A. M. June 20
Regular meeting date of Shi-
ner Lodge No. 1065, A. F. &
A. M., Monday, June 20.
As this is the election of of-
ficers for the incoming year, a
good attendance of the mem-
bership is desired.
Mrs. Tomek’s Rites
Held At Catholic
Church Saturday
Following an illness of sev-
eral months, Mrs. Joseph J. To-
mek, nee Anna M. Petru, pass-
ed away at her home Thursday,
June 9, at 1:30 a.m., age 72
years, 10 months and 15 days.
Funeral services were held
from the family residence Sat-
urday at 8:30 a.m., thence to
Shiner Catholic Church for Re-
quiem High Mass at 9:00 a.m.,
the Rev. J. J. Hanacek officiat-
ing.
Casket attendants were her
grandsons, Frank Kuchar, Stan-
ley Kouba, Gustave Hrncir,
Laddie, Bohumil and Emil To-
mek.
Interment was in the Shiner
Catholic Cemetery, Buffington
Funeral Home directed services.
Rosary was recited at the
family home Thursday and Fri-
day at 8:00 p.m.
Mrs. Tomek was born in
Czechoslovakia, July 26, 1876,
daughter of Frank and Anna
Mikes Petru, now deceased.
She came to America as a young
girl, her first home was in
Fayette County, Texas. She was
married to Joseph J. Tomek 56
years ago at Praha. She and
her husband resided on a farm
in Fayette County, later mov-
ing to the Mont Olive com-
munity, where she had con-
tinuously resided. Mr. Tomek
preceded his wife to the grave
June 3, 1948. Three brothers,
Frank, Jim and John Petru, al-
so preceded her in death.
Survivors include five daugh-
ters and four sons, Mrs. Mary
Kuchar, Mrs. Ad. (Annie) Sti-
borek, Mrs. Joe (Clara) Kou-
ba, Mrs. John (Alice) Kutac,
Shiner; Mrs. Matt J. (Carolyn
Hrncir) Yoakum; Frank, J. R.,
L. J. and Emil Tomek, Shiner;
31 grandchildren, fjye great
grandchildren. An only sis^
ter, Mrs. Fred (Mary) Smetak,
passed away about two months
ago in California. Two brothers,
Charles Petru of San Antonio
and Joe Petru of Katy are a-
rxong the survivors.
Mrs. Tomek was a devout and
loyal member of the Catholic
Church. She yielded a great in-
fluence for good in the com-
munity where she spent so
many years. Many long time
friends of the family of this
dear lady will mourn her pass-
ing.
Re-burial Rites
Pfc. A. J. Wagner
At Ft. Sam Houston
Re-burial services of the late,
Pfc. Albert J. (Slim) Wagner,
are scheduled for June 22, at
11 a.m. at the National Ceme-
tery at Fort Sam Houston, San
Antonio.
Pfc. Wagner was killed in
action in France June 12, 1944.
He was the son of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Wagner of Shi-
ner.
Governor Signs Veterans’ Land Bill
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Legislatiomputting into effect
the Veterans’ Land Bill has
been signed by Governor Beau-
ford Jester. Present as the Chief
Executive approved the. bill,
left to. right:. Rep. Reuben
Senterfitt and Sen. John Bell,
sponsors of the bill; Bascom
Giles, Commissioner of the
General Land Office, who or-
iginated the program; Bill Mc-
Craw, Dallas State Legion
Commander; Bert Gieschke,
former State Legion command-
er; Governor Jester; Judge
Horace Shelton, former State
Commander of the VFW; Ward
Moody, State Adjutant of the
Legion; and Alvis Vandygriff,
Chief Clerk of the General
Land Office.
NUMBER 24
Red Cross Course |S0 THAT TAX PAYERS MAY KNOW I
In Swimming Here
July 15-Aug. 15
A Red Cross Swimming pro-
gram, including .a ten day
course is announced to begin
July 15 and continue through
Aug. 15.
This course is sponsored by
the Shiner Rotary Club and
will be for children between 6
and 17 years of age.
No charge for instruction, but
there will be a small fee for
use of pool amounting to 75c
to $1.00 for the course.
Registration is open at Ga-
zette office now and' those in-
terested in the course should
register as soon as possible.
Edwin Novak, certified Red
Cross instructor, will be in
charge.
Shiner Parish
Bids Farewell To
Rev. Hoffmann
Parishioners gathered in
overflow numbers Tuesday nite
to say farewell to their beloved
assistant pastor, the Rev. R. C.
Hoffmann, who has served this
parish more than six years.
Rev. Hoffmann received his
notice Saturday to report at St.
Anthony’s Church at Runge to
serve a full pastorate. He will
also serve the Nordheim Mis-
sion.
Rev. Hoffmann left Wednes-
day morning for his new ap-
pointment followed by the good
wishes of hundreds of parish-
ioners, to whom he had so dili-
gently and faithfully minister-
ed.
The societies of the parish
not only honored him in a fare-
well expression of good will
but presented him with a sub-
stantial gift of rememberance.
New Barber
Locates Here
Robert Werner Jr. has fin-
ished his course in the Austin
Barber College and is now lo-
cated at Pete Kahanek’s bar-
ber shop, next door to Post Of-
fice.
Mr. Werner will appreciate
a share of your patronage and
will welcome the chance of
meeting the public.
V.F.W. and Auxiliary
Meet Tonight, June 16
The Veterans of Foreign
Wars and Auxiliary will meet
in regular session tonight at the
City Hall at 8:00 p.m.
Stockdale Watermelon
Jubilee June 24-25
Stockdale’s sixth annual
Watermelon Jubilee will be
held Friday and Saturday,
June 24 and 25.
Friday’s schedule includes
the grand parade beginning at
10:00 a.m., followed by a con-
cert by the Floresville High
School Band.
A rodeo parade will be held
in the afternoon and another
rodeo at 8:00 p.m. in the eve-
ning. Also at 8 p.m. is the
crowning of the Watermelon
Queen. A street dance will cli-
max the day’s activities.
A variety of entertainment is
planned for Saturday, ending
with a street dance.
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PUBLIC NOTICES NOW MANDATORY—Governor Beau-
ford Jester is shown here as he affixes his signature to
Senate Bill No. 375. The Bill, known as the Mandatory Pub-
lication Law, requires that all public notices called for by
Texas Statutes be published, or the official responsible for
such publication suffer loss of salary, or removal from office
for neglect of duty. Senator James E. Taylor of Kerens,
pictured on Jester’s left, sponsored the legislation through
the Senate. House sponsor was Phillip L. Willis of Kaufman.
Covered by the law are all public officers of the state, coun-
ties, cities, and school districts. Governor Jester signed the
bill into law June 8, and it became immediately effective*
Special Notice To
All Boys and Girls
The Shiner Rotary Club is
sponsoring a bicycle unit in the
July 4th parade. Crepe paper
for decorating your bicycle will
be furnished and prizes will be
given for the best decorated
bicycles.
For your paper for decorating
and for further details, contact
Ray Welhausen.
NOTICE
The St. Joseph’s Society will
have a very important meeting
Sunday after the 8 o’clock
Mass, and all members are urg-
ed to be present.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The hour for opening the
Methodist Sunday School has
been changed to 9:45 a.m., in-
stead of ten o’clock, beginning
Sunday, June 19. .
Notable Film At
Lutheran Church
“The Last Days Of Pompeii,”
a 16mm motion picture, will be
shown at the Lutheran Church
on Sunday, June 19, 8:00 p.m.
The historical setting of this
film is the ancient Roman city
of Pompeii, devastated by
earthquake and lava from Mt.
Versuvius nineteen centuries
ago. “The Last Days Of Pom-
peii” exemplifies the incompar-
able moral (for today!) that
happiness and peace can be at-
tained only through devoting
one’s self to others. Running
time is one hour and 30 min-
utes. Come and benefit by the
salutary inspiration afforded
by this motion picture message.
All are cordially invited.
A. & M. Graduates
Join County Voc.
Teaching Staff
On June 1, Eugene Spaniel
of Moulton and W. G. Johnson
of Gonzales joined the teaching
staff of Lavaca County Voca-
tional School. Mr. Spaniel is
taking over a class in Moulton
and Mr. Johnson is starting a
new class here in Shiner. This
will be the fourth class of Vet-
erans for the Shiner territory.
If there are any Veterans
who have not left their name
with Mr. Yater at the office for
enrollment in school, please do
'so at your earliest convenience.
Meeting Postponed
Will Be Held June 26
The St. Elizabeth Society
meeting, announced for June
19, has been postponed and will
be held on Sunday, June 26, on
account of the Corpus Christi
Day procession which will be
held Sunday.
All members are asked to at-
tend the. meeting on June 26 as
it is one of importance.
GIANT STREET
PARADE JULY 4
Every indication points to a
mammoth parade for the Vet-
erans July 4 celebration.
There are already thirty
units registered and it looks as
though a mile and a half pa-
rade is already scheduled.
The parade committee . is
composed of Norbe/t Tasler and
Henry £>chierschwitz.
A parade is the high light of
any celebration and in previous
celebrations Shiner has eclipsed
many communities in their
beautiful parades.
The veterans announce their
parade for 11 a.m., July 4. It
promises to be a great affair
and will be led by the Girl
Scout Band of Schulenburg.
Contact any one of the two
parties mentioned above and
book your entry at once if you
have not already done so.
Important Meeting
At Green School
To the tax payers of the
Green School, District No. 19^
June 17, 1949, at 8:00 p.m.,
there will be a meeting at
Green School, District No. 19,
for the purpose of discussing
the on coming tax election. Co.
Supt. Wm. A. Eilers will be
there to discuss same. Lets
everyone come out.
The Trustees
Chas. J. Krejci,
Adam C. Kram *
Victor Technik
Rain For Week
Much needed rain has bene-
fitted^all crops in this vicinity
during the past week.
June 7 the rain measured .20.
On June 10 the rain was .25
and on June 11, another .25.
Monday of this week .30, Tues-
day night .85, a total of prac-
tically 2 inches.
Ladies Aid Sponsors
Social Evening
Thursday, tonight, beginning
at 7:00 p.m., an annual Church
lawft “Social Evening” will take
place at the Lutheran Church.
Members of the sponsoring
organization, the Ladies Aid,
will again provide for and serve
a choice menu of refreshments.
All are cordially invited to be
present and share in this out-
door fellowship affair.
mportant Notice
For Spraying
Shiner Soon
If you would like to have the
streets and alleys of Shiner
sprayed as a preventive meas-
ure against polio, you may leave
your donation at the First Na-
tional Bank.
This move is being sponsor-
ed by the Shiner Rotary Club.
Leave your donation now. If
$150.00 is received, the spray-
ing will be done; if not, the
money donated will be refund-
ed.
Shiner Wins
Twice In Tom-Tom
The float of the Shiner Drug
Co. received second prize in the
Yoakum Tom-Tom celebration
in the section of best out-of-
town floats entered in the 19th
annual celebration.
The theme of the float was a
red rose. It was driven by
Charley Janota.
Misses Laverne Goetz and
Enola Joyce Pfeil in formal
white evening gowns added
charm to this entry, to say
nothing of the lads an lassies
perched thereon. They were
Kay Allert, Leta Joan Pohler,
Paul Tenberg Jr., Arlen Ray
Zander, Dana Cimrhanzel, Lo-
retta Hajek.
The float bore a banner slo-
gan inviting everyone to the
Veterans Fourth of July Cele-
bration in Shiner.
Another red rosette coming
to a Shiner entry was second
place award coming to the
Spoetzl Brewery for second
place in commercial entries.
This float featured a huge
tomato, with baskets of toma-
toes. It cleverly featured the
Tom-Tom festival. Dressed in
pink were Ida* Louise Schier-
schwitz and Lorene Karnau,
carrying out the color scheme
and adding to the attractiveness
of the float.
Other entries in the parade
from Shiner was the float of the
Shiner Compress and a truck
carrying Patek’s Band for Shi-
ner Beer.
Roeder Announces
New Coach And
Ambulance
The long awaited ambulance
by the staff of the Roeder Fu-
neral Home arrived Tuesday
afternoon, June 7.
The owners are very proud
of this 1949 superior Cadillac
Funeral Coach and ambulance
combination. It is an all-steel
coach -with one piece solid steel
top, the only ambulance in the
world built that way. A com-
plete change over from an im-
pressive, stately, dignified fu-
neral coach to a sleek, modern
efficient ambulance in a few
minutes, with a minimum of
time and labor, renders a com-
pletely converted and ready for
service unit.
The interior upholstery is of
deep blue velour, including
window drapes. In the floor are
casket rollers that can be re-
versed by individual finger tip
lift to give smooth surface.^ A
high grade heavy duty carpet
matches interior for covering
floor- hardware.
A newly designed all alumi-
num Schofield cot with retract-
ing arm rest, positive two way
back rest lock, adjustable, to
give the patient the greatest of
comfort and relaxation. A com-
fortable chair for the attend-
ant’s convenience completes the
ambulance.
Roeder Funeral Home is in
a position to give the people of
Shiner and surrounding com-
munity a better, more depend-
able, economical and prompter
service. See their advertisement
on another page in this issue.
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Lane, Ella E. The Shiner Gazette (Shiner, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 16, 1949, newspaper, June 16, 1949; Shiner, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1153304/m1/1/: accessed July 6, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Shiner Public Library.