Shiner Gazette from Shiner, Texas • Page 1

SHINER GAZETTE VOLUME XUX SHINER, LAVACA THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 19, 1942 NUMBER Band Meet Dates Set Schoolboy Baseball supt J. announced Re-organized Tuesday that the Executive Committee of The Texas School LA GRANGE, Feb. The Music League of Region Six South Texas Schoolboy Baseball League, which recorded an initially successful season last year, re-organized for the 1942 season this past week-end at Schulenburg and was given an enthusiastic impetus by diamond moguls of South Central Texas. J. Mil Auld, Shiner Superintendent of Schools who headed the schoolboy circuit last season, was re-elected as president of the organization; A.

O. Bird, Gonzales school chief, was named as vice-president; and G. T. Pechacek, Flatonia coach of athletics, was selected as secretary treasurer. Marshall H.

Holloway of La Grange was named as publicity director for the South Centex Schoolboys. President Auld, an enthusiastic supporter of both school- met in San Antonio Monday and formulated plans for this Music Meet. The Bands will compete in the Music Festival in San Antonio Friday and Saturday May 1st and 2nd. Choral Clubs will have their contests in San Marcos April 10th. A gigantic performance featuring the Marching band con test will be staged Friday night May 1st, under the lights in Alamo Stadium.

About thirty- five Bands wil compete. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER TO BE HELD AT SHINER BAPTIST CHURCH FRI. The World Day of Prayer will be held at Shiner Baptist Kenneth Albert Killed In Brazil laatic; auypui tcx ui uuiu otiiuui- Church Friday night, February semi-pro baseball, re- 20, at 8:15. i ported at the meeting that a Choir Schuetze. Congregation a Friend We Have in Jesus.

Offering. Choir. Perry. Congregation the Beautiful. Benediction Rev.

Wolfs- dorff. Everyone is invited to attend this service. The offering will go to the United China Relief. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES is the subject of the Lesson-Sermon which will be read in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday, February 22 1942. The Golden Text is: Lord is a God of Knowledge and by him actions are (I Samuel 2:3) Among the citations which comprise the Lesson-Sermon is the following from the Bible: God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like (Job UNITED DR.

MARTIN LUTHER CHURCH Sunday School 10:30 a. m. Divine Service 11:30 a. m. English.

Dreyer 8 p. m. English service. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 8 p.

m. English Lenten Service. Friday, 5 p. m. Junior Choir.

Saturday, 10 a. m. Instruction. To our Parents and Children: You have received from your church a little saving barrel. The Lenten Season offers a special privilege.

The self-denial of Jesus Christ, willing to bear the Cross that our sins be forgiven, challenges our Christian standing. Does Christ meafi' enough to you to deny yourself pleasures six team circuit was definitely assured, application for membership saving been filed by Gonzales, Flatonia, Moulton Shiner, Prairie Lea, and New Braunfels. The latter, he said, had been given $200 by the New Chamber of Commerce as a means of encouraging the lads. On the list are La Grange, Hallettsville, Weimar, and Cuero. Also interested list are LaGrange, Hallettsville, Weimar, and Cuero.

Also interested, but apparently handicapped by geo graphical location and tire rationing, is Lee El- Campo nine. Hank Severeid, Cincinnati Red Scout and dyed-in-the-wool supporter of baseball in its myriad varieties, attended the session, reporting that he was greatly encouraged by the enthusiasm shown and predicted a fine season for baseball, both on its own merits and as a morale builder. Severeid, on behalf of the Cincinnati Reds, immediately the schoolboy league and paid his entry fee. Henie (Dutch) Baumgarten, South Central Texas League president, presided at the session and called the attention to the fact that President Roosevelt had given the to baseball for the 1942 season and had officially informed Judge Landis, big- league baseball czar, of Presidential good wishes. E.

H. Stendebach, serving his first year as Superintendent of Schulenburg high school, also pledged his support to schoolboy baseball, declaring he would to see high school baseball re-established as a major To complete final details of re-organization, including adoption of its 1942 schedule, the schoolboy circuit representatives will meet in joint session with the South Central Texas League at Shiner high school Friends and relatives here were saddened when the news reached here that Kenneth Albert, only son of and Mrs. Walter Albert of Hallettsville, was killed in a bomber crash at Brazil, on February 7. Kenneth was with the air corps, and was gunner on the i craft, whose destination was Africa, but which crashed on the take-off. Kenneth was well known in Shiner, having spent part of his life in the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr.

and Mrs. Ben DeHarde. He was a young man whom everyone liked for his quiet, but friendly disposition. He was the first young man from Hallettsville to give his life for his country in this war. As the body will not be brought to his home town until after the war, memorial services were held in the Hallettsville Methodist Church Sunday afternoon at 3:30 i The Gazette extends sympathy to the bereaved.

EDWARD SCHAEFER Edward Schaefer, aged 85 years, passed away at the local hospital Wednesday at 1:55 a. m. Funeral services will be held I Thursday morning at 10 with services in the Shiner Catholic Church and burial in 1 local Catholic Cemetery. A write-up will appear in the Inext issue of the Gazette. i ANTON DOLEZAL PASSES I AWAY IN SAN ANTONIO Anton Dolezal, father of T.

A. and Julius Dolezal of our city passed away San Antonio hospital, Tuesday at 7:00 p. m. Funeral services will be held in Sweet Home, Thursday, February 19 at 10 a. m.

An obituary will appear in the next issue of the Gazette. RUDOLPH C. KALISEK Shiner Business Club Hold Meeting The Shiner Business Club met in regular session Thursday night, Feb. 12, at Modern Cafe with 18 members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

The various standing committees were called on for reports. Mayor Richter reporting for the vigilance committee announced that a few people had visited Shiner recently to canvas the town for donations without bothering to get their permit. In some instances, however, they received contributions. Later some of the contributors complained to the city management for allowing solicitors in Shiner. The city of Shiner can not pass an ordinance prohibiting a person to solicit in this city because each citizen is privileged to make contribution to whatever they wish.

The Shiner C. of C. sponsors a plan which requires each solicitor to fill out and file an application an dquestionnaire for a permit card to solicit. If the cause is found to be worthy a permit to solicit is issued, assuring the public that the cause has been investigated. Ask every solicitor to show his permit card before making contributions and thus help the Shiner C.

of C. to weed out undesirable solicitations, The meeting time for the club has been changed from 7 to 7:30 A few topics of Interest to the club were discussed after which the club adjourned. Basketball Game Shiner vs Moulton Friday, February 20 at 8:30 p. m. in Shiner.

SHINER BOY SCOUTS HAVE CHILI SUPPER WEDNESDAY Meeting of Farmers To Be Held This Week The meeting of all farmers in this vicinity scheduled for last week was called off because of bad weather and has been reset for Thursday night of this week (tonight). This meeting is for the purpose of discussing the ways and means of increasing the production of certain vital farm products during the duration of the war and it is very important that all men connected in any way with the farm attend the meeting. Mr. Frank Tassler was supposed to have charge of the meeting but was the victim of an accident this week and will be unable to be present. Mr.

Ross, local Agriculture Instructor, will open the discussion in his place. Everyone that possibly can, be present and help in this for program. FARMERS LEAGUE AND U. S. D.

A. WAR BOARD FOOD FOR FREEDOM MEET News has been received here that Rudolph C. Kalisek had passed away at Camp Warren, Wyoming, and the remains arrive Thursday, February 19th. Deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs.

John Kalisek of Wied 'and died on February 15 at 10:20 a. m. and luxuries to put extra of- ferings in that savings barrel (Tuesday night, March 3, at 8 for Him? Are you willing for sake to change selfishness for a life of love and service to the needy? Jesus calls us; by Thy mercies, Savior, may we hear Thy call. Give our hearts to Thy obedience, Serve and love Thee best of all! Rev. Richard Schuetze.

FIRE MARSHALS TOLD ORGANIZATION NEED SERVICES OF SHINER BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School 10 a. m. Thomas Hughs, Supt. Morning Worship 11 a. m.

Sunday Night Services: Training Union 7 p. m. Mrs. R. B.

Harris, Director. Preaching 8 p. m. Midweek Prayer Services: Wednesday night prayer meeting 8:00. A cordial welcome awaits you at all of our services.

Rayford Harris, Pastor. p. m. Although devoting full-time at the session to matters of schoolboy baseball, South Centex officials informed the meet ing that La Grange, Schulenburg, New Braunfels, and Bellville had already filed applications for 1942 membership. Re-organization will be affected at the Shiner parley March 3.

NEW BABIES Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Mikulik are the parents of a baby daugh ter.

born February 12th. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Welfl are entertaining a baby boy. born on Valentine Day.

He is named Eugene Alvin. CARD OF THANKS METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School at 11 a. m. Morning Worship at 12 noon. Evening Worship at 8 p.

m. Rev. Vernon Perry, Pastor EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Henry C. Nickel, Pastor English services every second and fourth Sunday of the month, at 3 p. m.

Visitors cor- lially welcomed. During my recent illness in the local hospital, I was cheered by the remembrances of my many friends. I hereby thank each and every one who visited me, sent flowers or greetings, or in any other way remembered me. I shall always appreciate these tokens of your friendship. Mrs.

Herman Werner. Phone No. 4 for an latest in hairstyles. Beauty VICTORIA, Texas, Feb. Twenty-two towns of Region 24 were represented here Sunday at a meeting of fire chiefs and marshals called by Marvin Hall, fire insurance commissioner.

Eugene Sanders, fire prevention chief and assistant State fire marshal, told the chiefs that training auxiliary firemen, fire watchers, rescue squads and helping give first aid training will be part of their duties in the national emergency. He said that special training on combatting chemical warfare will be given by a course at A. M. within a month. defense is national Sanders said.

must protect all that we have from destruction. If we are careless with fire it will save the enemy trouble and expense and the danger of being caught in trying to destroy Ip National Boy Scout Week, which was observed throughout the nation I the week of February 6 to 12th the Shiner Scouts held a chili supper Wednesday evening at the Blohm building. All Scouts brought along their fathers to form a happy evening of entertainment. After the tasteful meal, a short program was rendered, under the leadership of Mr. Thomas, Scouter of Yoakum, Scoutmaster of Shiner Percy Garbade and Arthur Kasper.

Dr. I. Q. was impersonated by Mr. Thomas and the fathers and scouts were asked questions and if answered correctly were awarded candy.

Rev. Rayford Harris gave the gathering a fine talk on scouting, comparing it to a baseball game, and showing the essentials of being a good scout and citizen. In conclusion a picture show in technicolor was show, showing the activities of scouts in other parts of the United States and different phases of scouting. A good number of scouts, fathers and other guests were present and a rousing cheer was given our local Scoutmaster Percy Garbade for his fine work. TAX NOTICE Representatives from the tax office, will be in Shiner Saturday, Feb.

28, at the First National Bank for the purpose of assessing taxes. Those from Shiner who attended the above meeting were Mayor Ad. Richter, Jos. Muras, E. J.

Kempe, Tom Dolezal, Gus Seim, John Valis, Chas. Mich- ulka, Fred Krause, O. S. T. Meyer, Joe Koncaba and Ed.

Mueller. COLD WEATHER ARRIVES GARDEN CLUB MEETING A cold norther hit our town early this (Wednesday) morning with the temperature dropping to 32 degrees and more cold weather reported. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Deharde and son, Pete Kuhn and family, Mr.

and Mrs. Ed. Schmidt and Mr. and Mrs. Chas.

Strauss attended the Memorial Services for Kenneth Albert in Hallettsville, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. H. P. Schaefer of Schulenburg is a patient in the local hospital.

The Shiner Garden Club will meet with Mrs. Joe Muras Friday, February 20, at 4 o'clock, war time. Orders for gerbera daisies will be taken with a request from Mrs. Alois Kasper that all orders be given her by February 24th. PAPER CAMPAIGN NOTICE Because of a recent notice from the State Fire Insurance department, the Boy Scouts will find it necessary to secure a storage place for defense waste paper outside the fire district.

For this reason they are asking all who have contributed so generously to the campaign and others who wish to participate, to please keep their paper at home until further notice in this paper. The Dickson Branch of the Farmers League met on Thursday, Feb. 12 with a good crowd of members and non-members present. The F. L.

meeting was cut short as a result of the U. S. D. A. War Board Food for Free dom meeting which we were given the privilege of holding on the same night.

County Clerk D. L. Hudson auctioned two five-quart cans of oil for the Red Cross War Relief Fund. The oil was originally donated for such a purpose by Ladik Mikes and Albert Seidenberger. After being bought and returned several times a total of $13.75 was realized not to mention $7 which was collected some time ago.

Mrs. J. H. Vanham who is associated with the Gonzales Production Credit Association made as interesting talk on how our local community was first settled. He also gave a report on how the Production Credit operates and expressed his desire to be of assistance to those who would be in need of a friendly loan.

The floor was then held by Mr. O. E. Hermes, who read the quotas assigned to the farmers of Lavaca county and he urged the farmers to do their best to fulfill their assignments. Mr.

Hermes also explained the cotton crop insurance and reminded the farmers again to sell all the scrap iron they could so that we may continue sending it to Japan, but now in a somewhat different form. Then Mr. Ed Hajek of Mount Olive who is also very active in promoting the Food for Freedom drive, read a very dramatic speech made by the Secretary of Agriculture Wickard. Mr. Hajek also gave a report on the lower requirements now available to the members of the R.

E. A. Rep. Hobbs explained the new regulations for drivers of commercial cars and trucks. Since many farmers own light trucks his remarks were very timely and appreciated.

In concluding our meeting. County Clerk D. L. Hudson asked the people not to spread false rumors concerning some bad news about our boys in service here or overseas. In impressive words Mr.

Hudson said he realized that many of us were too poor to be buying defense bonds, but none of us were too poor to buy stamps. Nothing could be nearer the truth. FOUR AUTO WRECKS OCCUR DURING WEEK-END Barcak-Blaschke Nuptials Saturday Saturday morning at 8 clock, a beautiful wedding was witnessed at the Sts. Cyril Methodius Church when Bennie Barcak and Miss Flora Blaschke, a popular young couple, were united in marriage, Rev. E.

Bily officiating. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ad. Blaschke and the groom is a son of Mr.

and Mrs. Louis Barcak. Witnesses to the impressive ceremony were Albert Caka and Edwin Barcak. The dress was an exquisite creation of white satin with sweetheart neckline and trimmed with self-covered buttons. Her misty veil was caught to her head by a crown of seed pearls and she carried a bouquet of white roses and fern, tied with a white moire ribbon.

Her only ornament was a necklace of pearls, a gift from her mother. The groom wore a teal blue suit with white but- toniere. The maid of honor, Miss Tillie Blaschke, was attired in pink taffeta, carried pink roses and wore a spray of pink roses in her hair. The best man, Adolf Vancura, wore a dark suit with pink buttoniere. The following were bridesmaids: Misses Doris Maiie Dreyer, in yellow taffeta, and Miss Clara Bell Behlen, in green taffeta.

Both carried bouquets of white flowers. Their escorts were John Vancura and Clifton Renken, both wearing dark suits and white buttonieres. A sumptuous dinner and supper were served at the home of the parents. At night a dance was given at Blucher Park. The newlyweds are most worthy and prominent young people who have merited the admiration of scores of friends.

The Gazette wishes to be included in this large circle of friends in extending every good wush to the couple in their journey together. F.F.A. Boys Attend Houston Show I Last Saturday the local Adviser, Mr. Ross and 25 FFA members left in the school bus for Houston to visit the Fat Stock Show and Rodeo. Leaving at 6 a.

m. they arrived there at 9:30 and spent the entire day on the grounds. All boys reported a good time and all enjoyed seeing Gene Autry and his rodeo. They returned late that night. Mr.

Ellis, Mr. Williams, and Berckenhoff also went along with the boys. The bus was driven by the regular driver, Ben Marcak. SOUTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE Sunday afternoon, the baseball enthusiasts of this section met in Schulenburg for the pur pose of discussing the fate of the South Central Baseball League. Also at this meeting the representatives of the High Schools were present.

The High School League voted to continue playing for this year. Supt. J. Mil Auld of Shiner was reelected President of the League. Supt.

A. O. Bird of Gonzales was re-elected Vice President and Coach George Pechacek of Flatonia was elected Secretary-Treasurer. No decision was reached in re yard to the fate of the South Central Semi-Pro League. The directors will meet again in Shiner Tuesday night, March 3rd, to decide the question of 1942 operation.

At this time the High Schools will also send representatives to outline the schedule. FARMERS ARE URGED TO PLANT PEANUTS Congratulations are being ex tended to a worthy couple, Miss Emma Grieve and Ad. Vahalik whose marriage occlired at the Yoakum Catholic Church on February 17 at 6:30 a. m. Rev.

Hug officiating. Witnesses were Misses Leona Svoboda and Anna Janek. Miss Grieve was a nurse in the local hospital for several years and has many friends here. The groom is a prominent young business man of Midway where the newlyweds will make their home. A breakfast was served at the home of the parents, Mr.

and Mrs. H. B. Grieve of Praha after which the young couple left for a trip to the Valley. CARD OF THANKS The heavy fog and light rains during the week end were responsible for four wrecks in the surrounding community during the week end.

A number of people were treated for minor injuries. Some of the cars were considerably damaged. DISCARDED SPECTACLES WANTED If you have a pair of spectacles which you cannot use any more, please send them to me, as I have found a great need for them. Thanking you in advance for your donations to this cause. Julia Wolters, In the deep bereavement that we have suffered, in the passing of our dear wife and daugh ter, Mrs.

Vlasta Waldrep, the numerous deeds of kindness, the many courtesies shown us, during her illness and at her passing, by dear friends and neighbors, proved a source of comfort and consolation, a sweet solace to saddened hearts. We wish especially to tender our sincere thanks to the ministers, the choir, to the doctors and nurses and for all the floral offerings which made so lovely her last resting place. We shall always remember your kindness and pray that God will bestow his richest blessings on you. C. J.

Waldrep Mrs. Theresa Marik. HOSPITAL PATIENTS Plant more acres to peanuts, but forget essential conservation practices, Mr. O. E.

Hermes, chairman, county USDA war board, told Lavaca county farmers this week. in the Pacific has cut off shipping, so for the first time in history we must produce our fats and the chairman said but pointed out several precautionary measures Lavaca county farmers should follow in growing peanuts. must keep an eye on our water erosion problems at the same time doing a job for Uncle Sam. Two important practices are farming on the contour and using proper amounts of fertilizers. Use 150-300 pounds of commercial fertilizers high in phosphates, and all available barnyard Mr.

Hermes said. Other practices include protection of vegetable residue from fire and grazing, and seer ing sudan, cane or native gra rm es or sodding bermuda in protected drainageways or washes, he said. drainageways are now protected by native vegetation, leave it because it prevents the chairman pointed out. In addition to these practices Mr. Hermes said one of the following alternative practices should be carried out as further safeguards against water erosion: follow peanuts by winter cover crops of adapted legumes, such as vetch, bur clover, and Austrian winter peas, or small grains; or small grains: or grow peanuts in alternate contour strips not to exceed 100 feet or one terrace interval in width, with erosion resisting crops such as crotalaria, velvet beans and cowpeas.

To secure rotation, the chairman said position of strips should be shifted. alternative practice is disturb residue, grass and weeds as little as possible during harvest the war board official said. The following are patients in the local hospital: Steve Bartosh, Leroy Best, Flatonia; Mrs. Ad. Zander, Mrs.

E. J. Wesselsky, Shiner; Mrs. Frank Klekar, Mrs. H.

P. Schaefer, Schulenburg; Joe Beslasuz, Waelder; Joe Schleinschock, Dilworth; Mrs. Rosie Gebauer, Moulton. Dismissed patients: Miss Katie Vondra, Shiner; Mrs. Robert Young and baby, Mrs.

Tom J. Brdecko, Flatonia. Basketball Game Shiner vs Moulton Friday, February 20 at 8:30 p. m. in Shiner.

CORP. EWALD R. SEIDENBERGER RECEIVES PROMOTION Mr. and Mrs. Robert Seidenberger received word Wednesday that their son Ewald received a promotion from Corp.

to Sargeant. Ewald has been with the Quartermaster Squadron at Randolph Field for 21 months and is doing very well. Dr. and Mrs. Edward Strauss of Flatonia visited here Tuesday-.