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LAVACA COUNTY, TEXAS, THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1949
NUMBER 14
Native Texas
Pioneer Placed
At Rest Sunday
Friends will join in extending'
sincere sympathy to Henry Eh-
lers in the death of his aged
mother, Mrs. Gus' B. Ehlers,
who passed away Sunday, April
3, at 3:30 a.m. in the home of
her oldest son, Alfred Ehlers in
Falls City, where she had been
confined to her bed for the past
12 months.
Mrs. Ehlers suffered a broken
leg 15 months ago, and with
other complications and ad-
vanced years she could not
withstand, death came as a kind
messenger to relieve her suf-
ferings.
Mrs. Ehlers, nee Ida Tauch,
had reached the advanced age
of 87 years, 4 months and 5
days.
The remains arrived in Shi-
ner overland at 2:30 p.m. where
they remained in state in the
Buffington Funeral Home until
4 o’clock, when Rev. Edwin J.
Oehlke officiated at the last re-
ligious rites, with interment in
the Shiner City Cemetery be-
side her husband who preceded
her to the grave 13 months ago.
Surviving are three sons. Al-
fred and Edwin of Falls City
and Henry of Shiner, 14 grand-
children, 9 great grandchildren,
also five brothers, William of
San Antonio; Paul of Flatonia;
Emil, Albert and Charles Tauch
of near Houston; three sisters.
Mrs. Olga Schutz of Robstown;
Mrs. Bertha Bielefeld of Falls
City; Mrs. Emma Hefenbrock
of Flatonia.
Mrs. Ehlers was born at High
Hill, Nov. 28, 1861. She was
married to Gus B. Ehlers Dec.
13, 1887. They resided on a
farm near Shiner until 1916,
they moved to Orange Grove.
In the fall of 1946 they return-
ed to Shiner.
The hymns used by the Luth-
eran choir were “In the Hour of
Trial,” and “What a Friend We
Have in Jesus,” at the funeral
home with “Abide With Me,”
at the graveside.
Another pioneer mother has
crossed over to rest in the shade
of the trees.
She endured the privations
and hardships which all Texas
pioneers were called upon to
endure but with courage that
marked these early settlers she
carried on with a steadfast faith
in God and succeeded in the
face of great odds.
May she rest in peace.
“Little Eva”--Circus Band To Visit
Shiner Schools April 12,1:45 P. M,
The Big Three
Host To 500
Patrons-Guests
Dr. A. A. Darilek, Messrs Jos.
Muras and Joe Patek dispensed
lavish hospitality Thursday
night in a farewell apprecia-
tion supper party to nearly five
hundred guests and former pa-
trons.
Retiring from the ownership
and management of Blucher
Park these gracious hosts ex-
pressed their appreciation to
those who had contributed so
much to the success of their ad-
ministration of Blucher Park as
an entertainment center.
At 7 o’clock a sumptious stew
A cavalcade of twenty-five
cars, a band and “Little Eva,”
famous baby elephant of Dailey
Bros. Circus, will leave Gonza-
les early on the morning of
Monday, April 11, for a whirl-
wind trip to all surrounding
towns and schools in the area,
boosting the benefit performan-
ces of Dailey Bros. Circus for
the Warm Springs Foundation.
The trip will be repeated on the
following two days, according to
Irving Forgotson, booster com-
mittee chairman.
Dailey Bros. Circus opens
their 1949 season in Gonzales
Saturday, April 16, with an ear-
ly morning show at the Foun-
dation for more than ninety
crippled children. Governor
Buford Jester, members of the
Foundation’s Board and others
interested in the Texas Treat-
ment Center will be special
guests of the patients for their
Congratulations
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hunt of
Idinburg are the proud parents
if a baby girl, born March 22
it the Edinburg Hospital. The
ittle one will answer to the
lame of Pamela Jane. Mrs.
lunt was the former Miss Clara
lauer of Shiner.
supper, with delicious rye bread !own circus performance at
9:30 a.m. The Circus will take
animals, elephants and per-
formers to the hospital, because
the patients will be unable to
witness the two big-top per-
formances of the circus in Gon-
zales at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
A generous portion of the
gross receipts of the two open-
ing performances will be donat-
ed to the Foundation.
The booster caravan will make
a short stop in each town at the
high school where a short pro-
gram will be presented and at
the. same time give the children
a chance to see and pet. Eva, the
smallest elephant in America
and the only baby elephant to
ever live in captivity. Eva is 36
inches high and is about 18
months old.
After the children’s circus at
the Foundation in the moi’ning,
which is not open to the pub-
lic, the circus equipment and
personnel will join with* the
Governor and high school bands
in a huge parade that will be
over two miles long. Open dens
of wild animals, parade wagons,
camels, mounted performers in
their beautiful oriental cos-
tumes and the Dailey herd of
25 elephants will bring back
memories of a by-gone era
when the circus parade was the
excuse for a holiday. It will be
the first major circus parade
since 1924.
The opening performance of
the circus will take place at 3
p.m. Another performance is
scheduled for eight p. m. and
then the circus will tear down
and load the train, not to return
until late fall. It is the first
and all kinds of favored drinks
was served. Not content with a
luscious supper, the entertain-
ment feature was not overlook-
ed.
As ,a very special treat At-
torney Henry S. Paulus of Yoa-
kum had been engaged as guest
speaker. Mr. Paulus, an eloquent
speaker, held the attention of
all present. His tribute to his
community that marked the be-
ginning of his enviable career
was most pronounced and sin-
cere.
County Judge Fertsch came
from the county capital to add
his congratulations and good
will.
Mayor Paul R. Otto repre-
sented the city of Shiner and
reciprocated all the helpful
commendations of the visitors.
Representing local organiza-
tions was Ed Herder, Pres, of
the Shiner Volunteer Fire Com-
pany also James Buske of the
American Legion.
This feast marked the turn-
ing over of Blucher Park by the
“Big Three” to the 300 Legion-
aires, who by leasing this pop-
ular gathering center became
the new custodians.
An atmosphere of good will
and kindly fellowship prevail-
ed throughout the evening.
Square Dance
Dates April-May
Our neighboring towns will time in two years that the cir-
Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Tyler of
Moulton are receiving con-
gratulations on the arrival of a
son, born at the local hospital
March 29, weight 10 pounds and
3 1-2 ounces.
Mr.- and Mrs. Henry Kresta
>f Moulton are happy to an-
nounce the arrival of a little
ion. born at the local hospital,
vtarch 30, weight 9 pounds, 10
>unces.
have square dances on the fol-
lowing dates and at the desig-
nated places:
April 17—Easter Sunday, Moul-
ton, 4 to 5 oclock.
April 18—Shiner, Street Dance.
April 21—Hillcrest Supper
Club, Gonzales.
April 29—Flatonia, American
Legion Hall.
May 6-7—Paloma Blanca, Se-
guin.
May 12—Shiner, American Le-
gion Hall.
Mr, and Mrs. Joe F. Steffek
if Hallettsville are pleased over
he arrival of a baby boy born
it the local hospital April 5,
veight 8 pounds, 12 ounces.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Berger
re proud of a wee son who
rrived at the local hospital
.pril 6, weight 8 pounds, 10
unces. ■
Regular OE!
Meeting Aprif 12
12, O.
r ses-
il 12,
Hospital Patients
The following are listed this
week: Mrs. F. #M. Wagner,
August Madala, Mrs. Mike J.
Fric., Mrs. Chas. J. Tousek, Mrs.
Rudolph Filip, Mrs. Alfred
Nollkamper, Mrs. A. C. Janca,
Mrs. Louis Berger and son,
Shiner; Mrs. Gus E. Motal,
Carolyn Ann Fait, Yoakum;
Ed. Mica, Flatonia; Mrs. Joe F.
Steffek and son, Hallettsville;
Mrs. Charles Janecka, Weimar,
Mrs. Jim Brom, Mrs. Paul E.
Tyler and baby boy, Moulton.
Dismissed patients Gladys
Wagner, Mrs. John Kloesel,
Patricia Polasek, Mrs. Henry
Kresta and baby boy, Lillian
Kostak, Otto Dreyer.
cus has opened in Gonzales.
Mrs. A. Hodanek
Funeral Rites
Tuesday, April 5
Folowing nearly two years of
ill health, Mrs. Anton Hodanek
passed away in the Renger Hos-
pital in Hallettsville, Sunday,
April 3, at 1:05 p.m.
Funeral services were held
under direction of Buffington
Funeral Home, Shiner, from the
family residence Tuesday after-
noon, April 5, at 3:30 p.m., with
burial in the Shiner City Cem-
etery.
Mrs. Hodanek was born in
Czechoslovakia, Jan. 5, 1883,
and came with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank F. and Lucile
Barot Machac, to America at
the age of five years. The fam-
ily settled in Moravia. Miss
Amelia Machac was married to
Anton Hodanek, Dec. 16, 1908.
at Haskell, Texas, they settled
at Truscutt where they engaged
in farming. They came to the
Shiner community in 1914 and
for thirty-four years the family
have been prominent and rep-
resentative citizens.
Survivors include her hus-
band, one daughter, Mrs. Mila-
dy Baros at home and Edward,
a student in State University,
Austin. Two brothers, Henry
and Chas. Machac and one sis-
ter, Mrs. Carrie Benes, all of
Crowell, Texas.
Officiating at the services
was Rudy J. Sefcik of Racion
Lodge Houston who spoke in
Czech and English. Accompany-
ing him were Mrs. Frances J.
Olexa, Mrs. Mary- Bila and Mrs.
Anna Swestka who gave the
songs.
Mrs. Hodanek centered her
affections in her home, her fam-
ily and in her flowers.
The myriads of lovely flow-
ers that completely covered her
new made mound proved a fit-
ting tribute to her memory.
Casket attendants were Wm.
Marcak, Emil Lahodny, Ernest
Krai, Jacob Velek, Oliver Hein-
sohn and Joe Hartl.
Our sympathy is proffered to
all in the shadowy way.
Decoration Day Program Sunday,
April 10, 3:00 P. M. City Cemetery
Senior Class
flays To Full
House April 1
A FREAK EGG
Anton Petru brought to this
office Monday a hen egg with
a freak formation at the small
end of the egg.
It has been impossible to
properly describe this freak of
nature.
Soil Conservation
Hearing H’ville
April 8th
Friday, April 8 at 2:00 p.m.,
in the District courtroom at
Hallettsville land owners, ten-
ants and everyone interested in
a Soil Conservation District for
Lavaca County will be given an
opportunity to hear the State
Soil Conservation law explain-
ed and land owners will be giv-
en an opportunity to ask any
questions that they might care
to ask as to how a District
would function in Lavaca Coun-
ty. #
It is highly important that as
many people as possible attend
this meeting as the interest
shown at the hearing will de-
termine as to whether or not a
referendum will be advisable
for Lavaca County. This is a
service that the farmers of La-
vaca County are already pay-
ing for but is not getting.
City Ticket
Polls 90 Votes
Regulars Win
Very flattering to Mayor Paul
R. Otto was the fact that he
received every vote cast (90)
in Tuesday’s city election for
re-election as Mayor.
Arno Wagener, and John F.
Kasper each received 85 votes
and Theo. Rogge 84 for re-elec-
tion as aldermen.
E. W. Stratman is new City
Secretary receiving 83 votes.
J. M. Canon who announced
his retirement some time ago
received one complimentary
vote.
Other complimentaries went
to Ben Marcak 2, Louis Matula
1. Oscar Lichey 1, F. R. Mergen-
thaler 1.
The vote reflects a well de-
served confidence in the present
city administration.
F. R. Mergenthaler presided
over both elections, being as-
sisted Saturday by Oscar Li-
chey and Johnnie Kasper.
Tuesday his assistants were Os-
car Lichey and Louis Matula.
“One Minute of Twelve,” by
Myrtle Giard Elsey, was pre-
sented by the Senior Class of
Shiner High School on Friday
evening, April 1. Mrs. Flora
White, senior class „ sponsor,
showed admirable skill in sup-
ervising and directing the play.
As the curtain was drawn,
Ruby Menke introduced the
Senior Class president, Iona
Discher, who, in turn, presented
the Seniors of 1949. Carlos
Dean Wenske presented Mrs.
White with an orchid corsage
from the seniors as a token of
their affection and appreciation;
after which the class song
“Marching Down The Aisle”
was sung by the Seniors, ac-
companied by Junie Behlen.
Patsy Kay Taylor entertained
the audience with several tap
dance numbers; she was ac-
companied by Mrs. Edwin Geh-
rels. Allen Lichey gave a se-
lection of accordian numbers.
The cast of characters for the
pldV consisted of all ten Seniors.
Carlos Dean Wenske did a bit
of eloquent love making as he
performed as Billy Butler, al-
ways falling in and out of love.
Frank Chandler, as M. T. But-
ler, Billy’s wealthy father, play-
ed his cast with plenty of dig-
nity. Gladys Goetz (Marvel
Butler) played Billy’s attract-
ive sister. Iona Discher (Leeta
Murray), Marvel’s chum was
the girl who finally captures
Billy. Pat Gardner (Ninette De-
Lacy of the Follies and engaged
to Billy), performed as a dash-
ing actress. Aldean Heerssen
(Mary Ann Martin), performed
as a waitress engaged to Billy.
Lillie Machart (Ermintrude
Fair) very frankly played the
part of a manicurist engaged to
Billy. Ruby Menke (La Don
Lisk, dangerously beautiful)
was also engaged to Billy. Den-
nis Nollkamper |Pokadot, col-
ored man of the Butlers), al-
most stole the show with his
love-making ,to Enola Pfeil
|Linda-Lou, colored maid of the
Butlers), who had to step on a
stool to kiss her ‘honey’ Poka-
dot.
Between the acts, Pat Gard-
ner read the class will and Ru-
by Menke read the class prop-
hecy.
Mr. Rasco spoke briefly,
praising the Seniors as a very
co-operative group, and com-
mending Mrs. White as a very
faithful and devoted sponsor.
Our public-spirited Mr. At-
hey very kindly loaned the Se-
niors furniture from his furni-
ture store, which enabled them
to present a most effective set-
ting for the play.
The class-room mothers, Mrs.
August Wenske, Mrs. Henry
Menke, and Mrs. Herbert Disch-
er, had the tall white baskets
of the class flowers, pink car-
nations, combined with green
fern, tastefully arranged in the
auditorium.
The play was played to a full
house.
Hymn—“Love Divine,” Luth-
eran and Methodist Junior
Choirs.
Invocation—Rev. Edwin Oehl-
ke.
Memorial Message—Rev. L.
R. Stephens.
Hymn—“The Hand That Was
Wounded For Me,” Lutheran
and Methodist Junior Choirs.
Announcements—Mrs. Ella E.
Lane.
Benediction—Rev. A. Guyon.
Contribution boxes will be
placed at all gates and it is hop-
ed that a generous response will
be forthcoming to aid in the up-
keep of the cemetery.
Thirty-Three
Attend Firemen’s
Convention Sun.
Shiner Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment certainly gave the district
president, Adolph Richter, hon-
orable escort to the Port Lavaca
convention Sunday.
The Firemen’s Wives Aux-
iliary also complimented
Mr. Richter by sending a large
delegation.
Those from Shiner attending
were Mr. and Mrs. Ad Richter,
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Herder, Mr.
and Mrs. W. Tieken, Mr. and
Mrs. E. L. Balusek, Mr. and Mrs.
A. A. Schramm, Mr. and Mrs.
Gus Seim, Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Svatek, Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Simper, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie
Kasper, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Do-
lezal, Mr. and Mrs. George Val-
is, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Minear
and children, Messrs A. J. Bed-
nar, Albert Darilek, Fred
Krause, Joe Koncaba, Ed Muel-
ler, Henry See and son.
BVM Society
Meets Sunday
The Blessed Virgin Mary So-
ciety will hold their regular
monthly meeting Sunday, April
10 after 8 o’clock mass. All
members are urged to attend, on Highway 95.
New Lumber Yard
Opens In Shiner
Attention of Gazette readers
is called to the large display ad
of Ed. Mraz in this issue.
Mr. Mraz is handling every-
thing in the lumber line and the
line is complete, including
building material, rough and
finished lumber, composition
j shingles, rool roofing, etc. Read
! the advertisement and see the
| complete line, including Kuhn
paints in all colors.
Mr. Mraz invites the .public
to call and view his line. He
also asks that those interested
in F. H. A. homes on easy terms
to call and see him at his loca-
tion one half mile from Shiner
C. of C. To Hold
Important Meeting
Tonight
Tonight, Thursday at 8 o’-
clock the' Chamber of Com-
merce will meet in regular ses-
sion.
County Agent Lindsey will
be present to speak on the form-
ing of a soil conservation dis-
trict in Lavaca County. Lavaca
is the only county in the state
without soil conservation pro-
tection.
District Court
Session Opens
Grand Jurors announced for
the opening session of 25th Ju-
dicial District Court Monday,
were Herman Wendt, foreman;
Lewis Allen, George Kallus,
Jack Guthrie, W. T. Reagan, A.
T. Fenner, Lafey. Miller, Frank
Blahuta, Alex Wessel, Theo. A.
Golsch, W. H. Pundt and Paul
Hermes.
Frank Hofner was named
Door Baliff for the session at
which the ■ following officials
were present: Judge Lester
Holt, District Attorney N. W.
Ellison of Gonzales, County At-
torney Paul Boethel, Court Re-
porter J. W. Dibrell of San An-
tonio, District Clerk E. S. Kelly,
Sheriff Theo Long and deputies.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Members of the Knights of
Columbus will take communion
in a body Sunday April 10 at
the 6:30 Mass. All are expected
to attend.
April Fool
Weather Chilly
Texas experienced a real April
Fool spell of weather Friday.
The last day of March went out
like a lion, a brisk wind taking
up all the moisture of a pre-
vious rain.
The cold wave and drenching
rain of Friday brought out hea-
vy coats and sweaters and even
the gas heaters that had been
disconnected and put away.
The cold wave with its con-
tinuing dampness continued un-
til Tuesday.
Total rainfall for the week
was more than an inch.
Farmers generally are much
pleased as corn, grain and pas-
turage was very much improv-
ed.
High School
P.-T. A. Meets
The High School P.-T. A.
meets Thursday, April 14 at the
High School.
Supt. Neil Rasco is the speak-
er for the day. His subject as-
signment is “Better Homes
With the Help of the School.”
Koether-Jutson
Vows Read
In Houston
In a quiet candle light cere-
mony held Saturday evening,
April 2, at the Grace Lutheran
Church in Houston, Miss Alice
Koether. daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. H. G. Koether of Shiner
became the bride of Sgt. Nath-
an Jutson of Groesbeck, the
Rev. N. Kern officiated at the
double ring ceremony.
The church'was tastefully de-
corated with summer flowers.
Only a small group of close rel-
atives and friends of the couple
were present.
The bride wore a maize wool
gabardine suit with navy blue
accessories. Her hat was navy
blue tulle fashioned with orange
blossoms.
Her corsage was of miniature
orchids.
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Francis
of Houston were the bride’s and
groom’s attendants. Mrs. Fran-
cis, the bride’s sister, wore a
lime gabardine suit with black
accessories. Her corsage was of
deep red carnations.
Following the ceremony the
wedding party had a dinner in
the private dining room of the
Warwick Hotel. The table was
centered with a beautiful wed-
ding cake.
The- bride and groom spent
their honeymoon motoring to
various places in Texas, upon
their return Sgt. and Mrs. Jut-
son. will live in Houston, while
the groom is stationed at El-
lington Field.
We extend best wishes for
much happiness in the future.
Lavaca County
Red Cross
Short Of Quota
The Red Cross Drive for La-
vaca was started the first day
of March. Our quota for this
year’s drive is $1400.00. To date
only a little over $700.00 has
been raised.
We have never failed in
reaching our quoats. If you have
not made your donation please
do so at once. It has been im-
possible to see every one but
you know the workers in your
town or rural school district so
make your contribution at once
and help put Lavaca County
over the top.
E. E. (Pat) Kelly
Chairman, Lavaca
County Chapter
Minear and Krause
Re-Elected As
School Trustees
In the school trustee election
Saturday Wilbur Minear was
high man, leading the ticket
with 98 votes of the total of 99
cast.
Fred Krause received 57
votes. A write in vote compli-
menting Mrs. Percy Garbade
totaled 43, Mrs. Oliver Hein-
sohn was another write-in with
one vote.
Good Friday
Closing Hours
All business houses will close
at 12 noon on Good Friday and
remain closed until 3 p. m.
Rural 8th Grade
Examination
April 9th
A County-wide Rural 8th
grade examination will be held
at the Hallettsville High School
Saturday morning, April 9, be-
ginning at 8:30 o’cloc|c.
All Rural Teachers are to be
present at 1 o’clock to grade
papers, .. . . .
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