La Grange Journal (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 28, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 10, 1947 Page: 3 of 8
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COZY PROGRAM
FOR THE WEEK
The KM Frost Brooklyn
It’s about a sky milkman who gets
himself involved in crooked pugilism
to emerge as the world’s champ in
his class. No one is more surprised
than Kaye himself. He has a sister
who sings and dances in a night club.
Kaye falls for Virginia Mayo, who
becomes a singer. Walter Abel, ‘Eve
Arden. S^cve Cochran and Lionel
Stender make up the foursome who
use i.aye to line their pocketbooks,
but d'n’t quite make it. Wednesday
and Thursday.
Singl •* In The Corn
Judy Canova, working as a fortune
teller with a circus, learns she is to
inherit some property and heads
west. When she arrives at the desert
ghost town she finds that the will
states that she must return the town
to the rightful owner before she
can make her claim. A group of
Cistern will be as follows:
First and third Sundays at 7:00
a. m.; second, fourth and fifth Sundays
at 8:00 a. m.
Mondays through Saturdays at 6:30
a. m.
Services at Barton's Creek: First
and third Sundays at 9:00 a. m.f se-
cond, fourth and fifth Sundays at 7:00
a. m. *
Local News Items
Elmer Jackson from Muldoon spent
a few days with his unde, Mr. Benno
Lueders.
Miss Loretta Pavlica visited with
her mother, Mrs. Gertrude Pavlica
and family in San Marcos.
Mrs. Gertrude Pavlica is building a
new home in Cistern on a lot near the
Cistern Catholic Church.
inion of tM Hen-
nlger famUy. marking the arrival of families will
the first of the family in the States “
100 years ago, was held at the Har- at the
monie Hall at Shelby Sunday wit
200 people present from all parts Journal for the
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Janca and fam-
gamblers take over fhe town and the'jiy attended the Blaha-Okruhlik wed-
Red Men leave, believing it is haupt- ding at Praha. Miss Patricia Janca
ed. Judy is successful in the end as'served as a bridesmaid,
she gains her inheritance. Friday. I Rev: T. T. Janysek and the Bar-
Six Gun Serenade—Saturday ton’s Creek Junior Choir had a picnic
Wakely and Lee are arrested after at New Braunfels,
a fight with a feed-store owner, they grand time.
All reported a
meet a •* trio of singers in jail. The
singing irritates the sheriff and the
group is sent out to serve their sent-
ence working on a farm, despite ob-
jections of the foreman. After gun
duels and horseback pursuits, Wakely
and his friends, with the secret help
of the sheriff, trick the rustlers into
exposing their racket.
The Bamboo Blonde—Sunday
In the foreground is Miss Lang-
ford singing in satin smooth style
and - Russell Wade and Iris Adrian
both contributing comedy in the roles
of a nightclub entrepreneur and his
fiancee. Jane Greer, villainess of the
piece, does her best to make true love
rougher then is generally reputed.
She is successful of course after the
usual number of ipisunderstandings.
I’ll Be Yours '
Miss Durbin ccmes to New York
to seek a job as a singer and meets
Drake, a young .attorney, on her first
day in town. Bcndix a waiter, ap-
points himself her informal guard-
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Brosch of Jeddo
held a family reunion on July 4 at
Jeddo. Those present were Mr. and
Mrs. Max Psencik and Maxine, Mri
and Mrs. Frankie Brosch of Houston,
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brosch of Shiner,
Mr. and Mrs. Felix Huebner of De-
vine. The refreshments consisted of
barbecue apd drinks.
Benno Matocha of Houston, Felix
and Jacquline Zurovec and Miss Flor-
ence Janysek of San Antonio spent
the week-end with relatives.
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Methodist W- S. C. S.
Has Monthly Meet
The monthly social of the Women’s
Society of Christian Service of the
Methodist Church was held at the
home of Mrs. Gilbert H. Eck Wed-
nesday afternoon. Mrs. Gus Haus-
mann assisted.
The vice president, Mrs. H. E.
Higgins presided and spoke on the
subjet, “Using.” A portion of the 14th
ian. Miss Durbin falls under the eye h of gt Mark was read by
of a millionaire, played by Menjou, ] t
who has big ideas about financing a
career for her on terms of his own.
Monday and Tuesday.
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DRISDALE IS REELECTED
COLORED VET COMMANDER
Willie L. Drisdale states that the
colored War veterans concluded its
State Convention in Austin, July 4,
where he has been in a two day ses-
sion. Thirteen posts were represented
with delegates and visitors from 13
towns in Texas, bringing a large
number of visitors to the Capital City.
This organization went on record as
endorsing cash payment of terminal
leave bonds; increase pension to wid-
ows and orphans of World War II and
Bill establishing farm labor supply
program.
Drisdale was reelected as state com-
mander of the Colored War Veterans.
This makes the eighth consecutive
year he has been selected to head this
organization. Other new officers el-
ected: A. B. Purcell of Austin, state
adjutant; W. H. Neal, quartermaster;
and Mrs. V. A. Davison of Forth
Worth, reelected as president of the
Ladies Auxiliary.
The 1948 meeting will be held at
Smith ville.
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Buy Bonds and Stamps
Mrs. J. J. Hart.
Following an interesting quiz pro-
gram, refreshments of ice cream and
cake were served the 12 guests pre-
sent.
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BRIDE-ELECT HONORED
•
Miss Annie Belle Mayer, bride-el-
ect of Leslie Rinn, was honored Sun-
day at a miscellaneous shower given
by Mrs. Arthur Aschenbeck, Mrs.
Otto Luetge, Mrs. Myrtle 'Grebe and
Mrs. Eddie.Luetge at the Shelby Har-
monie Hall. The honoree received
many beautiful gifts, for which she
expressed her thanks.
Musical selections were furnished
during the afternoon by Loyce El-
aine Luetge, Elvie -Lou Luetge, Mil-
roy and Calvin Krebs, and Mrs. Ben
Mueller. Lunch was served to about
60 guests.
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‘ Mr. and Mrs. Ed. C. Steinmann of
Houston spend the Fourth and Sat-
urday with his brother, Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert Steinmann and son.
Guy Tiemann and Herman Hensel
of the • Bluff No. 1 Conservation
Group have completed all terracing
work on their larms. Tie man p con
structed 1.7 miles of terraces and
Hense! 1.6 miles of terraces.'
J. B. Okruhlik of the Praha Con-
servation Group has plowed out al-
ternate 80 foot contour strips on 20
acres of open pasture land. These
strips j will be plowed this summer
and seeded to a soil improvement
crop. It is necessary to build up the
productivity of the soil before good
pastures can be developed. v
Charley Herbrich of the Mullin’s
Prairie Conservation Group has en-
larged an old drainage ditch and re-
built diversion terraces on his farm.
Max and Arthur Citzler of the
Harm’s School Conservation Group
harvested 2600 pounds of annual yel-
low sweet Clover seed from eight
acres of land. The combine work was
done by Herman Koegke. It is good
farm management to produce seed
needed.
Sam Rosenberg and Martin Leh
mann, Rabb’s Prairie Conservation
Group, excavated a 2600 foot drain
age ditch. This ditch will drain ap-
proximately 42 acres of land. They
also constructed a 1100 foot diver-
sion terrace.
Wm. F. Hofmann, Harm’s School
Conservation Group, has completed
terrace outlet channel, and converted
two nilles of ridge type terraces to
channel type terraces.
Lone Star Walther League Camp,
Bluff No. 1 Conservation Group, has
completed a pond which will covef
approximately five acres surface area.
This work was done with two bull-
dozers and a maintainor by Mr. Kap-
pler. A diversion terrace-road com-
bination was also constructed on the
Walther League Camp land. The lake
will be stocked with'fish and fertilis-
ed for fish production.
The above work was done under
the supervision of Soil Conservation
Service technicians assisting the
Bastrop-Fayette Soil Conservation
District.
Vlayer And Rinn Rites
Solemnized At Shelby
In a double ring ceremony, MisB
Annie Belle Mayer, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Mayer, and Leslie T.
Rinn, son of Mr. and HQ's. Chas. Rinn,
were united in marriage Sunday J?y
Rev.. H. T. Flachmeier in the home
of the bride’s parents near Shelby.
The bride wore a white satin gown
with hood and trailing veil. She car-
ried a large bouquet of white gladi-
olas.
Floor baskets of gladiolas were In
and groom was made by Mrs. E. B.
Mayer.
Many wedding presents were re-
ceived by the bride and groom. At
night there wa3 an old fashioned
charivari.
With the bride wearing a blue
traveling^ suit with accessories to
match, the young couple left for a
honeymoon trip to various parts of
South Texas.
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Marburger’s
ELECTRip SHQP
LICENSED A BONDED
t ELECTRICIAN
Wiring of All Kinds, and
Electric Appliance Repairs
Qack of M-S Co. — Phone 88
Mrs. Lillian Turner of Dallas was
a holiday week-end visitor with Mr.
and Mrs. Jeff Barnett and with her
daughter, .Charlotte, who is staying
the background. On a table were longlwith the Barnetts. Mrs. Barnett and
tapering candles and a bouquet of Mrs Turner are Bigters.
white daisies.
Included in the bridal party were
Miss Marciqe Rinn, maid of honor,
dressed in blue chiffon with a bou-
quet of blue carnations; Miss Hazel
Wagner, bridesmaid, dressed in pink
chiffon with a bouquet of pink car-
nations; La Verne Aschenbeck, flower
girl; Otis Luetge, bestman; Edgar
Mayer, groomsman; and Larry Don-
ald “Donnie” Mayer, ring bearer.
The bride’s mother wore a sheer
dress and the groom’s mother wore a
black crepe dress. Both had a corsage
of marigolds.
Barbecued beef and mutton and re-
freshments^vere enjoyed by a host of
relatives and friends. A three-tiered,
white wedding cake with pink and
green decorations and miniature bride
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Mrs. Joseph Koss, Anna Mary
Koss, Mrs. Catherine Spacek and
little Kay Koss were week-end visit-
ors in Rockport. They reported a
splendid time.
C - C SHOP
A Complete Line Of
Tailor-Made Seat Covers
-*• AND —
Upholstery (or Autos
Furniture Upholstery
FREE—Vacuum Cleaning Service to
All Customers
C. E. Cox, Prop.
North Side Square — La Grange
Texas.
At noon a delicious sai
barbecue dinner was served, and
the afternoon lunch was enjoyed by
the large gathering.
Following an entertainment pro-
gram, which included a prayer, songs,
transcribed greetings from Monroe
H. Hennigor of Detroit, Mich, and an
address on the progress of the family
in Texas by H. C. Henniger of La
Grange; a short business meeting was
held.
Officers elected were: Gus Noaok
of Shelby, president; E. O. Hennigec
of Willow Springs, vice president; and
Mrs. Erne Roedcr of Shelby, secre-
tary and treasurer.
Shelby was selected as the reunion
place for 1948, to be again held on
the second Sunday in July.
The family, since its arrival in
Texas, has increased to seven genera
tions in the 100 years—and five of
these were represented at the re-
union. Oldest member present was
Frank Henniger, 91, of La Grange.
McCloskey Hospital
Roll Reaches 517
TEMPLE. — McCloskey, Veterans
Administration Hospital here reach-
ed a patient load of 617 during June,
and closed the month with 607 pat-
ients, Dr. L. M. Cochran, hospital
manager, has announced.
Of the number remaining in the
hospital, 442 had non-sei’vice con-
nected disorders and 60 had service
connected disorders.
There were 179 veterans awaiting
hospital admission at month’s end,
all of whom had non-service con-
nected disorders.
Applications for admission received
(hiring June totaled 376, Prith 870 ap-
plications disposed of and 28 pending.
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Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Janack of
Rosenberg were guests of her moth-
er, Mrs. R. H. Gilliam on the week-
end.
Announcing=»
RAPID — REASONABLE — RELIABLE
Concrete Contracting
No Job too Large or too Small
Dairy Barns
WILL
ADD BEAUTY TO YOUR HOME
LET IN THE LIGHT
KEEP OUT THE SUN
VENTILATE YOUR ROOMS
■''KEEP OUT THE RAIN
’ LET THE BREEZE IN
FOUNDATIONS
DRIVE WAYS
BRIDGES
SEPTIC TANKS
CURBING
GRAVEL
CATTLE GUARDS
FLOORING
SIDE WALKS
WATER TROUGHS
GUTTERS
. — SAND
date as July 6,
4-H GIRLS ARE
FOR AWARDS AT RALLY DAY
The following “thank yob” note la
from Miss Jocie Lynn Mueller, sec-
retary of the Payette County 4-H
Club Council:
“The 4-H club girls who
pated in the dress contest on
Day take this of
their' appreciation to the
people of La Grange for their
ous contributions to the
we were so happy and honored to re-
ceive for the outstanding garments
that we made in 4-H club work.”
the business
•r their gener-
awards which
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Marburger
and children returned from Dallas
Monday, when Mr..-Marburger at-
tended the Bar Association.
AMERICAN LEGION
MEETING
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Pont No. 102 — La Grunge
8s00 P. M. Thursday
July 10. 1047
All Mem ben and Prospective
Members Invited I
More Than a
Laxative Is Often
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La Grange, Texas
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bathroom walla A all Interior
woodwork, Durable, Washable
Gal.
$4.00
VARNISH for FLOORS • FURNITURE • WOODWORK
Shkawin-Wiluama
MAR-RIOT VARNISH
Beautifies A Protects. Resists chip-
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PROTECT PORCH FLOORS
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Weatherproofs the surface. Re-
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gloss finisly
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Priebe, Charles W. La Grange Journal (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 28, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 10, 1947, newspaper, July 10, 1947; La Grange, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth998769/m1/3/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Fayette Public Library, Museum and Archives.