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VOLUME 61 8c PER COPY SHINER, LAVACA COUNTY, TEXAS, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 23, 1953
NUMBER 17
Seniors Score
In Farcial
Class Play
MAY 10,1953, FINAL DATE Mrs* Agnes Panus Legion-Auxiliary Convention
FOR PLANTING COTTON Funeral Rites Pronounced Best District
Held April 16 Meeting In History
The Commissioner of Agri- October 10, 1953, in such a way
culture for the State of Texas as to create a host-free period
Shiner High School Seniors, has issued an amendment to for pink bollworm on that date,
of 1953, presented their Proclamation No. 67
at
Funeral services were held
governing The host-free period is defined for Mrs. Agnes-Panus, aged 91 Robert H. Sterling, comman-
der of
The Rev. John J. Hanacek
class . _ _ ^ ____ ______ _ _______; __
play Thursday night, at the the growing of cotton in Lava- as meaning there must be no years, 10 months and 18 days, der Kolar-Stanek Post No. and the Rev. Thomas Collins of
High School gym to an over-, ca, Gonzales, DeWitt, Karnes, squares, blooms, or bolls pres- Thursday, April 16, from the ^01, Shiner, opened the joint the Catholic Church, offered
flow audience. Goliad and Victoria counties for ent on plants from October 11, Buffington Funeral Home, Shi- sessi°n of the Ninth District the Benediction and Grace be-
The opening skit, a negro the year 1953. All cotton plant- 1953 to February 1, 1954. After ner, at 8:45 a.m., continuing to Convention at the Catholic Pa- fore meals, respectively, before
court scene, prepared the au- ed in the above counties ifiust the cotton stalks have been Shiner Catholic Church for risb. Gym, Sunday mornihg, recessing to the Legion Park,
dience for the mirth provoking be planted before May 10, 1953. destroyed all shattered bolls Mass at 9:00 a.m., the Rev. J. J. April 19, with a welcoming ad- for luncheon. The menu con-
Little League
Baseball Boys
All cotton plants in fields in and stalks with bolls thereon Hanacek conducting services. dress and presented Dr. Frank sisted of barbecued beef and
the counties named above must remaining above the surface of Rosary was recited at the ,fu- ^ Wagner as master cere- mutton, potato salad, vegetable
be destroyed by midnight of the ground must be plowed un- neral home Wednesday, April monies> who introduced Mayor slaw, ranch-style beans, coffee
der as soon as possible. 15, at 7:30'p.m. Interment was Faul R- Otto and Ninth Dis- and cake.
The owner of the land in in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. trict Commander, R. Paul Mar- , The afternoon business ses-
question and the tenant leasing Pallbearers we<re Ludwig Mi- Sweeny. Mis. Henry See sion was called to order at the
such land shall be jointly or kes, Frank Benes, Stanley Vin- \ocal Auxiliary gave her ad- Parish Gym by Ninth District
severally responsible for the cik, Clarence Wenske, Frankie hi ess of welcome, followed by Commander R. Paul Martin,
planting and the maintaining of Panus, Joe Brosch. response from the Ninth Dis- Routine business preceded the
All bovs between the a°es of the host-free period. Due to her age, Mrs. Panus hpct; President, Mis. Nelson selection of Sealy as host city
9 and IS7wishing to nlav^base- nad not been in good health for Foster of Texas City. for the fall district convention.
Marjorie Brod read the Class hfl11 th- Dlpac.J Gmners m the regulated ■ some time> The Rev. S. R. Horwood of Buck Pierce of El Campo was
r Prophecy, Class Will and pre- +pr _1 7andpr,„ station counties covered by the amend- Mrs Panus was born in Kra_ the Methodist Church, gave the ejected as Commander and Wm.
sented the seniors, proving an b f * Anril 30 ment to State Pmk Bollworm lovice, Czechoslovakia May 26 invocation. Distinguished guests (Bill) Slater of Bellville as vice
ideal mistress of ceremonies. P ' . Quarantine Proclamation No. 1861> and passed away at her were introduced by V. K. La- Commander to serve for the
Mrs. Edwin Gehrels gave sev- If Jou fal1 to register before 67 are prohibited from acept- homg in Shiner April 14 2-00 fargue of Freeport. next two years. Ullman Kilgore
eral piano numbers during in- *;hls date you Wlli be inellglble ing or ginning seed cotton har- p m She came [0 America Au- Legion and Auxiliary mem- of Freeport will serve as ser-
termission. ay' . , . , . vested subsequent to midnight gust 4 1906 and settled in Shi_ bers representing 33 of the 45 geant-at-arms.
Kenneth Otto and John Mue- When registering please give 0f October 10. Any seed cotton ner ’ ’ posts in the district and guests The Legion Auxiliary busi-
nich surprised everyone with ag^ and T?™ date and .es^g" gathered from the ground after She was married to josepb were entertained with songs ness session opened promptly
their portrayals, they carried nate whether you are a pitcher the stalks have been destroyed Panus January 28, 1889. He and readings bY the Kindergar- at 2:00 p.m. at the Legion Park
farce in three acts, “Finders
Creepers.”
The cast of the skit included
Melvin Roeder, Victor Caka,
Arlen Krejci, Janice Frederick,
—Ella Mae Stoeltje, Rene Galin-
L'TtO, Minnie Buenteo, Jean Muel-
ler, Laverne Pfeil, Helen Boehl,
Wilma Wieting, Marie Mendez.
All combined gave a successful
presentation.
the lead parts, which meant
pages to memorize and oodles
of quick action. They met the
demands and scored heavily as
Wilbur and Hercules. Emily
Lou Minear and Earline Vrana,
bright spots in the affections of
Wilbur and Hercules, were
Game Party
At Park, May 3
Plans are being completed for
will have to be fumigated and preceded ber to the grave Sev- ten class under the direction of Hall, with Mrs. Nelson Foster
held until the following year eraj years ag0 Mrs. Otto Gloor. The fine per- presiding.
before ginning. ^ Survivors include three f°rmance was praised by every- a very enjoyable program
- daughters, Mrs. Jacob (There- one *n attendance. was presented by the Catholic
ITEMS OMITTED sia) Mikes, Witting; Mrs. Annie. Rev- J- W- Clanton of the girls choral club, directed by
Mach, Alice; Mrs. Jim (Chris- Shiner Baptist Church, con- Mrs. F. M. Wagner and' the
Items not appearing in this tini) Kolacny, Shiner; one son, ducted an inspiring Memorial Accordian quintet presented
tt game party and other enter- weeks issue win be carried Frank Panus, Shiner; 28 grand- service, which was followed by by Mrs. Isabel Thulemeyer.
commended for their splendid tainr^ent to be held at Legion next week- Due to .an overly children, 8 great-grandchildren; an impressive Post Everlasting President, Mrs. Henry See,
work and naturalness. Park Shiner Sunday May 3 happenings this one sister, Mrs. Theresa Vincik, Service by the League City spoke a few. words of welcome
‘°use a" -Mike Be~Po?1
and Frankie Tomek and their KJT and KJZ1 Societies and ^
interpretations were pleasing proceeds will go to the Catholic 1 0 0011(1 59 T OF
Draft in April
Salvation Army
Drive April 30
May 2 In Shiner
were
and satisfactory. Daphne, the Church Repair Fund,
maid, was well cast to Gertrude The ladies will serve lunch
Michalec, mostly a silent part, about 4:00 p.m.
but when speech and action was ""> < x tt In addition to the 56 to be
necessary, Gertrude met every Rne, Quigley s sister, Harry drafted the last three d of
remen t Claude, the care- Shuster Madehne’s friend and April> the Gonzales-Lavaca
er, was the occasion of hear- lawyer, by Dan Kresta, and Dr. county selective service board
EBrSHBuS
in the role of little sister stery ot the mortician s troubles Mrs Nina p draft board need
ie. In jeans with pig tails, and each gave portrayals that clerk. Its capital is in its personnel,
Of this group, 27 are to go to rather than in its plan
San Antonio April 29, and the equipment.
with the Bay City unit respond-
Albert D. Brown Jr., of Aus- jng.
tin, Commander of the Depart- The principal address was
ment of Texas, was presented given by Mrs. Miles Wasson of
by R. Paul Martin, as the guest Houston. Her subject was on
speaker. He addressed delegates “Girl’s State.”
and spoke at length on the . General routine business was
Legion program and its accom- followed with election of offi-
plishments, giving details which cers, resulting with President,
In each community the Sal-
were of interest and benefit to
every member of the Legion.
Meeting Notices
Vas a success throughout, pleased and registered with the
nny, a hep cat ball of fire, audience,
cast to Doris Marie Muel- The directors, Miss Zell El-
hile Mr. Quigley, another iose Grasse and Clem Blessing-
cat, was played by Vernard ton, are receiving congratula-
Mrs. Marie Kasperwitz of Gal-
veston; assistant president, Mrs.
Krueger of Wharton.
The retiring of the colors
closed the meeting,
y After the close of the business
• Business Men’s Club meets sessions, the delegates retired to
and tonight, Thursday, at 7:15 p.m., the Legion Park grounds where
_ _ Jim and Jane’s. a delicious Dutch lunch and re-
remaining 32 will be sent April Here is an organization, busi- • Deanery meeting Council of freshments was served.
nesslike and efficient, that deals Catholic Women in Yoakum The local unit expressed
, , , . ,, . „ Those taking physicals April jn humanity from which, so- Sunday, April 26, at 2:00 p.m., their profound gratitude to
oeta. They caused some tern- tons on the financial as well as 29 include: Simon Wesley Hen- cfety feels, all faith, all sense at St. Joseph’s School. everyone who helled to make
ot the dershot, Harwood; Willie Soef- Gf human values, has disap- • Catholic Daughters, Court of this one of the finest and most
je, Leesville; James August peared; an organization seek- St. Paul, candidates and mem- successful conventions ever
Schleinschok, Gonzales; John fog to make valuable again that bers will receive Holy Com- held in the Ninth District.
Ibarra Delgado and Espiririon which seemingly has no value, munion in a body at the 6:30 Nearly 600 were in attendance.
Santa Cruz, Waelder; Joseph Unlike other corporate en- Mass Sunday, April 26.
Pullen, Massie Cadd Jr., Ottine; terprises, its product is that ® Altar Society will meet
Donald Howard Letbetter, priceless on? — humanity; its Tuesday, May 12, at 2:30 p.m.,
Wrightsboro, Alfredo DeLeon surpluses, humanity restored, a^ fhe Parish Gym. The meeting
Gay ton and Wendell Herman cannot be reckoned in figures, will NOT be held May 5, due to
An outstanding event of the of the star, while each official Schnitz, and Esequiel Gayton but fo the widespread renewal tbe Junior-Senior Prom being
past week was the observance of the star, gave good wishes Arce, Nixon; David Largus Qf faith which such restoration scheduled for that day.
of the fortieth anniversary of for the perpetuation of the Or- Krejci, Alfred Valenta, Alton engenders. •. Council of Catholic Women , , , ,
Shiner Chapter, No. 272, Order der, the ceremony closing with Waldemar Tieken, Allen Jacob In order to form a unit in Shi- regular monthly meeting will a ^eart attack Sunday April 5,
fying as well as laugh provok- the pleasurable success
ing situations and did it well. evening. Gross receipts totaled
Mabel Hagendorf, as Made- $214.45.
Shiner Chapter No. 272,0.E.S.,
Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Mrs. J. A. Schmidt
Rites Held Apr. 7
Mrs. John A. Schmidt died of
of the Eastern Star.
an inspiration^ address by the Kurtz, Shiner; Robert Ferdi- ner the one and ordy yearly he held Friday, April 24, at 7:30 . 1 e on ^
For months the worthy ma- Worthy Matron. nand Wolff, Felix Anton Pav- drive wiu be held beginning P-m., in the Green Room. ^tiv
tron, Mrs. Lorraine Yater and Felicitations were given by las> Philipe Nieto and Eugene Aprii 30 through May 2nd. * Catholic Daughters Jubilee ~ L ~
her staff had been planning for the visitors and charter mem- Berckenhoff, Moulton; Robert Look for the local solicitors reception of new members will dJa •1r«V€| GIT. UGS~
the occasion, also decorating bers. A large crowd taxed the Louis Bucek, James William wbo wni call on you at this be held at the gymnasium Mon- .y’ p. 1 ’ ° ® sei"
and furnishing the new dining capacity of the chapter room. Reed, Marcus Edward Neuvar, time and give generously so our day, April 27, 8:00 p.m. Any ™es ai ^ ~“^cn
room. Special recognition and Visitors from Gonzales chapter Eugene Julius Steinocher, Fred- local unit may get off to a good ladies of the parish desiring to
honors were planned for the included Mr. and Mrs. Alfred dle Jhlius Bludau, and Eldon start,
charter .members now surviving Lindeman, Mr. and Mrs. Anr Donald Kocian, Hallettsville;
and residing in Shiner. drew Smith, Mrs. Geo. Iley; El Milton Alfred Dittrich, James
Only three of the seven could Campo was represented by Mr. Roland Tuttle, Schulenburg.
be in attendance, they were, and Mrs. Alvia Isaacson, Mrs. Those going April 30 are:
Mrs. Mollie Garbade, Mrs. Lil- Hertha Clapp; from Moulton Saul Eliaz Ibarra, W. B. Nealy,
came Mrs. Ernestine Miculka, and Mack Wilson Jr., Waelder;
Mrs. Lydia Merrem, Mrs. An- William Stephen May, Johannes
-0---0—o-
lie Wendtland and Mrs. Ella E.
Lane. They were presented to
Band Concert
Friday, April 24
become members of the court,
please contact the Grand Re-
gent or Financial Secretary be-
fore Friday, April 24, when a
special called meeting will be
served as pallbearers.
Born in Moulton in 1891, she
reached the age of 62 years on
March 21. She was the former
Hedwig Wenske, daughter of
, , , ± o o n * j-ii .ca the late Mr. and Mrs. August
held at 8:30, .mmedtately after Wgnske of Moultom In Nov|m.
the C.C.W. meeting. All mem-
The Shiner High School Band bers of the local court are in-
ber 1913 she married John A.
the East and given red carna- nie Thompson; Smithville sent Allen Bruce, Joseph Moreno, will present a concert Friday, vited on this occasion, April 27,
on ™ T„un^ movea irom iviouiton, maxing
their home in Orange Grove,
where they farmed. Six chil-
dren were born to them: one
son, Ferdinand Schmidt, was
killed in France during World
War II.
Surviving are: her husband,
John A. Schmidt of Orange
Grove; 3 daughters, Mrs. Tom
(Ella) Wastal of Orange Grove,
matrons and patrons
were recognized.
The tributes were given
tibn corsages. The four who Mrs. Millie Stalmach; Stock- William Louis Breitschopf, Do- April 24, at 8:00 p.m., in the to honor the Golden Jubilee
could not be present were, Mrs. dale, Mrs. Irene Salter; from nald Fred Clark Jr., Allen High School gym. class.
Willie Merrem, Mrs. Yommie Yoakum, Mines. Lucile Marek, Leightfoot, T. Lee Jr., Lonnie Previous to the concert Miss • Cub Scout Pack 231 will hold
Amsler, Miss Mae Hughs and Oscar Manning, Edna Johnson, Gray Gescheidle, Glyn Holmes Nila Mae Maner will conduct their monthly meeting Satur-
Mrs. Ophelia Rogge. All past Rosa Galentine, Pauline Strunk, Kifer, R. D. Jones, Robert Cur- a style show of the Future day, April 25, at 7:30 p.m., at
present Miss Lela Woolsey, Mr. and ry White, Edmund Micheal Home Makers in garments they the High School gym. Bring
Mrs. E. L. McCloskey. Malatek, Charles White, Don- have made during the year. cake or sandwiches and cups.
The anniversary was such an a^d Kenneth Leifeste, and Cal— ^Pie, coffee and soda water plates and forks,
the regular meeting. Following unusual feature and pronounc- v^n Frnest Baker, all of Gonza- will be served before the pro- • Fayette-Lavaca Bi-Council
the close of the session, the new ed success it is due the Worthy *es; J°s®Pb Marion Sedler, Flat- gram, during the intermission of P.-T. A. will meet in Flato-
dining room on the lower floor Matron official staff to mention ama’ Albers Jr., Nixon; and after the program. Pie 10c, nia Thursday, April 23, at 2:30 jyr Pred (Friedal otto of San
was thrown open for the first each as they worked long and George Raymond Doolan, John soda water 10c; coffee 5c, p.m., in the auditorium. Mem- Antoni0 Miss Alma Schmidt at
time and refreshments of birth- faithfully for the event. They Beo McClanahan, Wayne Wil- No charge of admission for bers of the Shiner High School h m 1 Hermnn and
day cake and iced punch proved were, J. M. Yater, W. P.; Lil- bam Giddings, and R. C. Clay, program and concert but a free P.-T. A. are urged to be pres- ’0f oan Antonio- 8 erand
’ ’ Yoakum- Frnnkfo F.ntonp Mo- will luYnlran JL,mn OI ‘:,an AmoniO, o grana-
y children, 3 sisters, Mrs. Jim
(Martha) Hoepfl and Mrs. Joe
(Maggie) Boehm of Moulton,
refreshing.
lian Ward, A. M.; Arthur Yoakum5 Frankie Eugene Me- will offering will be taken.
The Chapter room and new Ward, A. P.; Alma Kempe, sec- Flroy, Jo Max Honish, Jerry
dining room were resplendent retary; Emma Runk, treasurer; - rocker, Hallettsville;
in spring flowers. There was Lois Fox, Cond.; La Nell Weh- Edmund Hyneck Zissa, Ernest
no dearth of blossoms and both man, A. Cond.; Isabel Thule- dames Krai Jr., Shiner; George
rooms were a veritable flower meyer, Chap.; Velma Garbade. Anton Ilolub, and Julius Henry
show, that attracted the atten- Mar.; Lillie Wendtland, Org.; Beyer and Floyd Howard White
tion and commendation of all Rosa Lee McKay, Adah; Millie Moub;on-
visitor^ to the artistic design- Hajek, Ruth; Flora Mae Lichey,
ing, a compliment to Mrs. Mil- Esther; Myrtle Boyle, Martha;
Henrietta Stluka To Receive
Soil Conservation Award
and Mrs. Willie (Annie) Boehm
of Ganado; 2 brothers, Theo-
dore Wenske of Moulton, and
August Wenske of Shiner.
. Those attending the funeral
Word was received from the won 11th place of Region III. were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hoepfl,
Fort Worth Press that Henrietta The winner was . invited to be Mr. and Mrs. Joe A. Boehm,
Stluka is one of the winners in present at the Region III a- Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Wenske
There will be a Veterinarian the regional conservation es- wards dinner at Victoria on of Moulton; Mr. and Mrs. Au-
at the City Park to vaccinate say contests. May 14 to receive her medal, gust Wenske, Mr. and Mrs.
Notice Dog Owners
lie Hajek. Previous to closing Margaret Griffin, Electa; Joyce
all business a candle light cere- Bednar, Warder; Oscar Lichey,
mony was enacted with Mrs. Sentinel.
Robert Taylor passing a styra- Due to illness, Mrs. Leonida dogs against rabies on Saturday, The letter of congratulation Henrietta is a member of the Henry Wenske,
foam of candles in the colors of Valenta substituted for Electa May 2, at 1:30 p.m
each star point to the five points at the anniversary session.
DR. C. A. CLARKE
(2tc) and invitation stated that the SLA senior class who will grad- Schmidt and
Miss
Miss
Emma
Bertha
paper submitted by Henrietta uate in May.
Schmidt of Shiner.
Mrs. A. Hodanek
Placed At Rest
Friends and relatives regret-
ted to learn Tuesday afternoon,
April 14, of the death of Mrs.
Agnes Hodanek in Hallettsville,
at 1:30 p.m. that day.
Mrs. Hodanek was for many
years a resident of Shiner. She
was born near Moulton April
16, 1878, and at the time of her
passing, had reached the age of
74 years, 11 months and 28
days.
Funeral services were held
from the Buffington Funeral
Home, Shiner, at 9:45 a.m.
Thursday, April 16, her seven-
ty-fifth anniversary day. Reli-
gious rites were observed at the
Shiner Catholic Church at 10
a.m., the Rev. Thomas Collins
officiating.
Interment was in Shiner City
Cemetery. Casket attendants
were Robert Sterling, Joe Kon-
caba, Ernest Hajek, R. B. Krou-
lik, Jacob Velek, John Mikes.
Agnes Hajek and Frank Ho^
danek were married in Flato-
nia in 1897, where they settled
after marriage, later moving to
Shiner.
Survivors include three
daughters, Mrs. Adelia Roth-
schmitt, Mrs. Georgia Grah-
mann of Hallettsville, and Mrs.
Agatha Renken of Wallis.
Mr. Hodanek preceded his
wife to the grave, June 4, 1951.
Since that time Mrs. Hodanek
had made her home with her
daughters in Hallettsville.
Last Rites For
Albert Hollas
Albert Hollas, aged 75 years,
11 months and 20 days, life-
long resident of Fayette County,
passed away at the family home
at High Hill at 4:10 a.m. Mon-
ay, April 13, following an ill-
ness of two years.
Mr. Hollas was born at Dubi-
na on April 23, 1877, the son of
the late Vine Hollas and Rosie
Meyer Hollas. He was united
in marriage to Miss Mary Wick
at High Hill in 1899, and to this
union ten children were born,
two of whom preceded him in
death.
Deceased was a member of
the St. Mary’s Catholic Church
at High Hill.
Funeral services were held
from the Schwenke-Baumgar-
ten Funeral Home, Schulen-
burg, Wednesday, April 15, at
9:15 a.m., followed by services
at the High Hill Catholic
Church at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Os-
wald Kalich of Nixon was cele-
brant of the Solemn Requiem
High Mass; Rev. Alvin O. Billi-
mek was deacon and Rev. Al-
bert G. Henkes, sub-deacon.
Interment was in the High
Hill Catholic Cemetery.
The Rosary was recited Tues-
day evening at 8:00 p.m.
Pallbearers were Robert Hol-
las, Elroy Demel, Sidney Kolle,
Victoria; Alvin Hollas, Hous-
ton; Erwin Wick and Melvin
Kainer of ’Victoria.
Surviving are his widow,
Mrs. Mary Wick Hollas; four
daughters, Mrs. Hilda (Ed)
Kainer, Victoria; Mrs. Adela
(Adolf) Adamek, Victoria; Mrs.
Elsie (Herbert) Demel, High
Hill; Mrs. Olivia (Edwin) Kai-
ner, High Hill; four sons, Al-
fred of Schulenburg; Hugo of
High Hill; Oscar of High Hill;
and Edgar of Flatonia; two sons,
Willie, who died in infancy, and
Edwin, who died in 1926, pre-
ceded their father in death.
Surviving also are five sisters,
Mrs. Mary (Charlie) Billimek
and. Mrs. Annie Foster, Corpus
Christi; Mrs. Pauline (Charles)
Sommers, Mrs. Selma (Ferd.)
Lux and Mrs. Ada (Hugo)
Skarke, all of Schulenburg; two
sisters, Mrs. Millie (Rud.) Ka-
lich and Mrs. Theresa (Joseph)
Ludwig, preceded him in death
and an only brother, Emil, suc-
cumbed in 1918. He is survived
by thirty-two grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren.
Baseball Game
The Shiner High School base-
ball boys will play the Sheri-
dan boys here in Shiner, April
28 at 3:00 p.m., at the Zander
diamond. Everyone come out
and support the team.
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