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ADVERTISING Does For Business What Steam Does For The Railroad VOLUME XLVIII LOCAL BANKERS RECEIVE PROMOTIONS JOB PRINTING Ready When You Want It-Right When You Get It SHINER, LAVACA COUNTY, TEXAS, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 30, 1941. NUMBER 5 BUSINESS CLUB NEW ARCHBISHOP FOR SAN ANTONIO DIOCESE APPOINTED The Shiner Business At a recent meeting of the Club met at Meyers Modern board of directors, Glade Wei- Cafe, January 23rd, with 16 hausen and JE. A. Busch were members present. The minutes elected Assistant Cashiers of of the previous meeting and the First National Bank.

treasurer report were approv- These young men are both ed. graduates of the Shiner High The standing committees School and got their banking were called on for reports. Mr. experience in the bank of which J. C.

Blohm of the Highway i they are now officers. Committee gave a very thorough and interesting report on this work during the past year, and also a report on the outlook for pavement of highway 200 this year. a Mr. Blohm reported that there The Municipal Auditorium would be no avaiiabie was offered Friday by the city for the paving of this highway council for the investiture cere- (this year and that it would monies for Most Rev. Robert probably be in 1943 before the Emmet Lucey, named arch- government would have funds bishop of San Antonio, sue- for this road due to work on ceeding Most Rev.

Arthur the National Defense Program. Jerome Drossaerts, who died Mayor Richter reporting on Sept. 4, 1940. i the progress of street work, The council, in formal reso- said work done at this time lution, also offered the police was 1.5 per cent ahead of and fire departments of San funds allowed and that with Antonio as a guard of honor good weather the work would at the ceremonies. progress appreciably further Mayor Maury Maverick ac- ahead of funds allowed for the claimed the honor bestowed work.

upon the Bishop of Amarillo as The basketball game spon- a occurrence for San sored by the club and arranged and a Mr. Auld, for the aid of for himself. The new arch- Bundles for Britain realized bishop and the mayor $37.00 and the club wishes to been close friends for some (thank all concerned for their time. Maverick told how he efforts to make it possible that aroused his household Friday this sum could be donated to morning with exclamations of Bundles for Britain, joy when he read of the The splendid progress of the selection of the Texan for the Shiner High School Band also came in for a round of praise from all the members present and would like to hear the band on more occasions. There being no further business the club adjourned.

SILVER BEAVER AWARD PRESENTED TO J. K. ELKINS high honor. DR. MARTIN LUTHER CHURCH Church School 9:30 a.

m. Divine Service 10:30 a. m. German. Young People Society 7 p.

m. NEW BABIES Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Walleck Wednesday 2.u0 p. m.

Ladieo are tbe parents Qf a baby girl Aid Society. Saturday Instruction Shiner 9 a. m. Dreyer 10:30 a. m.

To the readers meditation I present a thought, which is expressed in the Bible in many different ways. The Day of the Lord cometh. It is a day of for the wicked blessing for the good. Listen to Jesus: shall rise born January 27. She was A fine boy was born to Mr.

and Mrs. Rudie Mozisek on January 24. He was called Rudie Jr. Relatives here have been notified of the arrival of a baby iboy, bom to Mr. and Mrs.

against nation. Earthquakes, Julius A Kutach of Worthing shall be in divers places, and last Frid famines, and pestilences, and I fearful sights. And great sign, FLATONIA MAYOR shall there be from heaven mES AT HOME And then shall they see the Son of man-Jesus-coming in a FLATONIA, Jan. 26. M.

cloud with power and great Fernau, mayor of Fiatonia for glory. And when these things 20 years and chairman of tne come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth For those who accept His Word and do His Will the Day will bring great joy. Rev. Richard Schuetze CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES board of directors of the Fla tonia State bank, died at his home here Saturday night. Funeral services were held at his home at 3 p.

m. Monday. Burial was made in the tonia city cemetery. He is survived oy a sistei, Miss Charlotte Fernau of tonia, and two brothers, George Fernau of Fiatonia and Werner Fernau of Toole, Utah. is the subject of the Lesson-Sermon which will be read in all Churches of Christ.

Scientist, on Sunday, February 2 11 a. m. Golden Text is: Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love; therefor with ness have I drawn (Jeremiah Among the citations which comprise the Lesson-Sermon is the following from the Bible: let us love one another, for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God, for God is (I John 4:7, 8 METHODIST CHURCH L. A.

McDANIEL, Pastor Enter to Worship, Depart to Serve. Morning worship at 11:00 and evening worship at 7:00 every second and fourth Sundays. Sunday School at 10:00 a. m. every Sunday.

You are always welcome to worship with us. EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Henry C. Nickel, Pastor English Services every second Sunday of the month at 3 p. m. German Services every 4th Sunday of the month at 3 p.

m. Visitors cordially welcomed. PROMINENT PRAHA COUPLE CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bily, of Praha celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage Tuesday with a celebration at their home.

Mr. and Mrs. Bily were married at the Praha Catholic Church on January 21, 1891, by Rev. Zak, now deceased. The activities started at 9:00 when Solemn High Mass was celebrated by Rev.

Edmund Bily, son of the couple. All of their children were present for the services at the church, as were numerous other relatives and friends. Following the services at the church a bountiful anniversary dinner was served at the home near Praha to relatives and numerous invited guests. A luncheon was also served at 4:00 p. m.

Mr. and Mrs. Bily are both natives of Europe, and were married after coming to America. They had lived in the Praha section all of their married life, and have six children living. These include Frank Jr.

of near Praha, Rev. Edmund Bily, assistant at Shiner; Joe and Stephan of Runge; two daughters, Sister Hedwig of Shiner and Miss Frances of Praha and eleven Argus. The Gazette extends best wishes for many more years of health and happiness to this venerable couple-parents of our esteemed assistant pastor. The highest honor award made by the Boy Scouts of America, the Silver Beaver, was presented to J. K.

Elkins of Yoakum, Thursday night at a council meeting held at the Capitol Area Council offices at Austin. Dr. Hal Bybee of the University of Texas, made the presentation, and among the many accomplishments he recalled as made by Mr. Elkins, were the following: An active Boy Scout worker for about 21 years; a charter member of the Yoakum Rotary Club; chairman of the Boys Club Work and Student Loan committee of the Rotary Club; member of the Board of Stewards of the Methodist church; was a member of the Executive Committee of the old Tonjua Area; Vice- President of the Capitol Area Council for the past year; mem ber of the original committee in the set up of the City Manager plan in Yoakum and acted as City Manager for some time; he was presented a Scout Statuette last year by the combined troops of Yoakum, suitably inscribed as a of love and respect by the boys of Yoakum. John A.

Logan of LaGrange was also the recipient of a Silver Beaver award at the Thursday night meeting. Geo. P. Barron of Yoakum was officially registered as District Chairman of the Tom District. J.

M. Woolsey of Yoakum was reappointed as District Commissioner for the Tom-Tom District, and Mr. Elkins was re-elected as Vice President of the Capitol Area Council. The principal speaker for the occasion was Judge Hickman, member of the board of Southern Methodist University. Reports of activities were made by the numerous committee chairmen and several short talks were made by members of committee, representing all sections of the council.

C. J. Sigmund of Cuero was presented the Key Herald. A wedding of interest to many friends occurred Wednesday at 1 p. m.

at the Moulton Catholic rectory, when Miss Irene Nollkamper became the bride of Rudy Heger, Rev. J. Kopp performing the ceremony. Witnesses to this event were. Weldon Nollkamper of San Antonio and Henry Heger of San Marcos, brothers of the bride and groom.

The bride was becomingly gowned in black with beige accessories, a beautiful corsage of pink gladioli completed her costume. The groom wore a dark blue suit and a pink carnation boutonniere. After the ceremony a luncheon was served to the bridal party and immediate families, at the home of the brides parents after which the newlyweds left on a honeymoon. The bride is the pretty daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs.

Ed. Nollkamper of our community while the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Heger of near Henkhaus, all prominent residents of this section. Both number a wide circle of friends who wish them well.

The newlyweds will make their home on the Heger farm. The Gazette joins the many friends of this fine young couple in wishing them a long, happy and prosperous future. May choicest blessings ever be theirs. FINGERPRINTS LEAD TO IDENTITY OF MAN KILLED NEAR FLATONIA Word was received by the office this past week that the identity of the man killed near Fiatonia Sunday morning, January 21 had been established by his fingerprints and picture, taken after his death by Chief Deputy Jim Flourney. The public safety department stated that the prints matched those of Eugene Curtis, who was arrested on a vagrancy charge in Topeka, Kansas, in 1932.

He gave his home address as Wvhorn, Nebraska. at that time. Curtis was killed about four miles east of Fiatonia by a cax driven by J. E. Roberts of Austin.

Search of his person and bundle failed to establish his identity, and after his fingerprints and picture was taken, he was buried in the cemetery here. No relatives had been located, and it is not known if anyone attempted to contact rel atives following the Argus. BUNDLES FOR BRITAIN RELIEF SUPPLIES ARE SHIPPED BY THOUSANDS The effective relief that is being given British victims oi total wap by Bundles for Britain, started nearly a year ago by Mrs. Wales Latham and a small group of American women, is emphasized in a sum mary of actual shipments recently compiled. To the beginning of December, cases and 37 bales of used and blankets bad beerr sent overseas, together with 132,846 knitted articles 13,773 lbs.

of knitting wool, 22 ambulances, 29 rolling canteens and 500 cots for raid shelters. Also 180 cases of surgical instruments, 26 hospital beds for adults, 64 blood transfusion sets, 14 X-ray machines, 24 portable surgical kits, 8 cases of hospital supplies, 25 cases of soap, shaving cream, 5.000 overcoats, 23 bales rubber soles and shoes and 387 bags and cartons of food. keep the good work going by meeting with organization next Monday at 2 p. m. at the Old City Hall.

WILLIAM POTH OF CHEAPS1DE TAKEN Bi DEATH MONDAY YOAKUM, Jan. 27. William Poth, aged 70 years and 10 months, well known farmer and ginner of Cheapside community, passed away at the Shiner Hospital at 12:35 p. m. Monday following an illness of about two years.

Mr. Poth was well known throughout this section and had friends in all walks of life. He was born in Austin County, Texas, but had made Cheapside his home for about 43 years. He had been engaged in farming and ginning during this time. He was a member of the St.

Catholic Church, and was a member of the Hermann Sons Lodge. Funeral services were held at the Beck Mortuary Chapel at 2 p. m. Tuesday, January 28, and interment was made in the Oak Grove cemetery. Rev.

H. V. Hug, pastor of the St. Catholic church was in charge of the services. Mr.

Poth is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emilie Poth, of Cheapside; five sons, Dick, EIo and Elgin Poth of Cheapside, Mansley Poth of Galveston and Ernest Poth of Austin; three daughters, Mrs. Clyde (Elvira) Spinks of San Antonio; Mrs. Wilber (Curley) Minear of Shiner, Mrs. Geo.

(Ann) Feh- renhold of San Antonio. Mr. Poth is also survived by 9 brothers, Richard, Arthur A. and L. J.

Poth of Yoakum, Edward Poth of Corpus Christi; E. B. Poth and A. H. Poth of Poth, Texas; Dr.

N. A. Poth of Seguin; C. J. Poth of Elgin and E.

A. Poth of Houston; three sisters, Mrs. Albert Leissner of Yorktown, Mrs. Albert Gerholdt of Yorktown and Mrs. Elvira Kempen of Yoakum; and four grandchildren.

To Mrs. Minear and the other bereaved relatives the Gazette extends sincere sympathy in the loss of their loved one. ROCKDALE H. S. BAND WITH LOCAL YOUTH AS TUESDAY The Rockdale High School Band with Wm.

Wendtland III, as director, will give a concert in the Gym-Auditorium, on Tuesday, February 4, from 3 to 4 p. m. The band will arrive on the 1:00 p. m. train and will leave on the 5.

No admission will be charged and the public is invited to attend. BILA HORA COUPLE DEAD VERDICT OF MURDER AND SUICIDE PROMINENT THREE OAKS FARMER DIES SUNDAY AFTERNOON Death Sunday, January 19, 1941, claimed one of the early settlers and progressive farmers of the Three Oaks community, south of here, when Wm. Koether passed away at OTTO F. FRIEDEL TAKEN BY DEATH chairme of garden CLUBS TO MEET IN YOAKUM, FEB. 1 Mrs.

W. S. Higgins, Chairman of the Beautification Committee, of Victoria, Texas, has called a meeting of County Chairmen of the Beautification Committee, members of the different Garden Clubs, and other interested parties, to be held at the Chamber of Commerce in Yoakum at 10:00 a. m. on February 1, 1941.

This organization is statewide and is sponsoring the beautification of the highways of Texas, and more especially the beautification of property adjacent to the highways. OAK GROVE P. T. A. The Oak Grove P.

T. A. met Friday evening, February 15th, at 7:30 with a large attendance. A variety of comic novelties, was enjoyed by those who were present. The meeting was called to, order by President, Rudie Frey tag; the minutes were read ana approved, and a financial report was given by the treasurer.

Twenty two new members were received into the organization making a total of fifty- six members. The date was set and preparations were made for the volley ball and junior and baseball tournament, to be held February 15th. A decision was made foi the tournament committee to meet February 13th for the pur pose of making further plans. A straw vote by secret ballot was cast to determine whether or not a special election should be held concerning the raising of the local maintenance tax. The votes cast for raising the tax carried thirty- eight to three.

Our next meeting will be held February 28th. MONSIGNOR NETARDUS LEAVES HOSPITAL Rt. Rev. Mons. Netardus, who has been a patient at the local hospital for some time was taken home Monday.

His parishioners and many friends will be glad to hear of his continued improvement. Rev. L. Blinka has also recuperated sufficiently and left for Weimar Tuesday. HOSPITAL PATIENTS The patients in the local hospital are: Henry Marek, Buena Lee Otto, Mr.

W. L. Martin, Marie Pavelka, Emil Lahodny, Shiner; Mrs. Lenert C. Gosch and baby, Miss Emily Lockman, Moulton; Mrs.

Frances Hanak, Caldwell; Shannon Har per. Gonzales. Dismissed patients are: Mons. Netardus, Shiner, Rev. Blinka, Weimar; Mrs.

F. W. Tsehicdel, Yoakum; Elinora Reindl of Moulton. YOAKUM, Jan. 25.

Otto Frank Friedel, 43, Yoakum Rural Route 3, was found dead at the South Mustang creek bridge on Yoakum Route 2, at about 3:15 p. Thursday, January 23. Justice of the Peace Ealy Roberts, who investigated the case, issued a verdict of suicide. The fact that Mr. Friedel had been in bad health for the past three years was believed to have lead to the act.

Mr. Friedel was born In Shiner, where he enlisted in the U. S. Arfny in 1918. He received an honorable discharge in 1919 and returned to farming On November 4, 1919 he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Peters of Yoakum.

About 16 years ago he moved to the present family home on Route 3. He was a member of the Catholic church and of the K. J. T. Lodge.

Mr. Friedel is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma Friedel; three daughters, Misses Dorothy, Leona, and Eileen Friedel, and one son, Stanley Friedel, all of Yoakum Route five brothers, John and Emil Friedel of Yoakum; Ernest Friedel of Runge; Louie Friedel of Cuero and Charlie Friedel of Galveston; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Herchek of Yoakum. Mrs.

Amim Jilek of Houston and Mrs. Fred Cooper of Houston. Funeral services were held at the Beck Mortuary Chapel at 9 a. m. Saturday, January 24, and at 9:30 a.

m. at the St. Joseph Catholic church by Rev. H. V.

Hug. Interment was made in the St. Joseph Catholic cemetery. To the tax payers of the city of Shiner; and the Shiner Independent School District: Feb. 1st, 1941, your taxes, if unpaid, will become delinquent.

While the City Council and the School Board have been very lenient for the last few years in not adding any penalty, I cannot promise that they will always do so. Therefore, I am asking that you take care of your taxes before the time expires. Fraternally yours, J. M. CANON, Collector.

(3-3tc) his farm home. He had been in ill health for more than two years and his condition gradually grew worse and a few weeks ago it was realized that the end was near at hand. Surrounded by his loved ones, he passed on peacefully just after the noon hour last Sabbath. At the time of his death he was 80 years, 10 months and 16 days of age. A great concourse of friends and relatives followed the re- i mains to the Dewees Cemetery where he was laid to rest Mon day afternoon under a mound of beautiful flowers.

Rev. Roy Anderson of Karnes City, pastor of the Three Oaks Evangelical Friedens Church, conducted the burial service. Pall bearers were old friends of many years, Otto Schraub, Ferdinand Reininger, Wm. Bielefeld, Albert Orth, Wm. Zunker and E.

W. William Koether was born near Hanover, Germany, on March 3, 1860. He came to America at the age of 11 and landed with his parents at Galveston. They settled in Fayette County in 1871. He grew to young manhood there and in 1882 moved to Lavaca County where he engaged in farming.

He was married in 1893 to Miss Mary Harms, also a native of Germany. To this union were born four sons, Otto, Emil, George and Theodore. The Koether family moved to Wilson County in 1901 and located on a good farm which he purchased in the Three Oaks community, south of here. He was one of the first settlers in that black land portion of the county, later developed as one of the best farming sections of the county. He helped build several of the first farm homes in that community.

He also assisted in the building of the first Three Oaks Schoolhouse and for a number of years served as one of its trustees. With several of his neighbors he helped organize the Three Oaks Evangelical Friedens Church and continued as one of its staunch members until his death. Mr. Koether was a progressive and thrifty farmer and was recognized as one of the substantial citizens of his section. He was a good citizen who was held in the highest esteem by his friends and neighbors.

In his passing the Three Oaks community loses one of its best men, one who contributed largely to its growth and de-) velopment. Surviving are the widow and four sons, Otto, Emil, George and Theodore Koether; four grandchildren. Eugene, Delmore Lee, Anita and Evelyn Koether one brother. Fritz Koether of Tacoma, Washington; one sister, Mrs. Lena Nollkamper of Shiner, Texas, and many relatives and friends.

Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Relatives attended the funeral from Shiner, Stockdale, Floresville, and San Antonio. To the bereaved members of the family the Chronicle-Journal joins with a host of friends in extending our deepest sympathy to those whose hearts are heavy with sorrow in the passing of this good man. Floresville Chronicle-Journal. Bob Zaruba, killed himself with a .32 automatic at noon.

Tuesday when Sheriff A. P. McElroy and Deputy Theo. Long sought to arrest him for the murder of his wife earlier in the morning. The tragedy occurred at their farm home near Bila Hora.

Dr. Harvey Renger was called after the death of Mrs. Zaruba and was present when her husband pulled the trigger in the barn near their farm home. The officers were only a few feet away. Mr.

Zaruba told Dr. Renger that they had been scuffling over a shotgun during a domestic argument, and the gun was discharged. The charge struck her on the side of her head and she died a short time afterwards. Justice Frank Cejka of Sublime rendered a verdict of murder and suicide. Mrs.

Zaruba was 35 years of age, while her husband was about 46. Her maiden name was Miss Emma Schumaker. There are no children. She is survived by her mother, one brother and two sisters. Mr.

Zaruba is survived by two brothers and two sisters and his stepmother. Funeral services for Mrs. Zaruba will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 from the Kubena funeral home with interment in the Geiger Cemetery. Services for Mr. Zaruba will be held Thursday morning at 10:00 from the Geiger Beck funeral home with interment in the Hallettsville cemetery.

BLUCHER PARK VEREIN MEETING The annual meeting of the Blucher Park Verein will be held Sunday, February 2. after the Lodge meeting at 3 p. m. ST. ACADEMY HONOR ROLL ST.

P. T. A. Grade One: Elo Huser, Edward Simper, Virginia Granz, Helen Veit, Marvin Adamek, Johnnie Bolech, Johnnie Vails, Clinton Joe Voelkel, Marie Werner. Grade Two: James W.

Fischnar, Paulie Kasper, Viola Fischbeck, Georgia Mae Kouba, Mary Joyce Pavlik, Geneva Stach. Grade Three: Edwin Wagner, John Marek, Carlos Dean Wenske, Frank Hartl, Agnes Marie Hybner, Rita Marie Hyb ner, Dorothy Fric, Dolores Weit zel. Grade Four: Pauline Roeder, Victor Strauss, Elenora Velek, Emil James Wesselsky. Grade Five: Dennis Wagner. Grade Six: Lois Havel, Gladys Wagner.

Grade Seven: Henry Fietsam, Felicia Kram, Bernice Braden, Lydia Kouba, Merline Proschko Marie Raz. Grade Eight: Philip Hybner, Anna Louise Novak, Gussie Mae Tasler. Grade Nine: Robert James Wagner, Walter Jaks, Alphonse Wagner, Rosalie Muras, Joyce Michna. Margaret Streng, Mildred Novak. F.dith Novak, Doro thv Evelyn Jaks.

Grade Ten: Agnes Patek, Agnes Kolacny. Anna Mae- dalen Bozka, Posoisil, Margaret Franta. Evelyn Opella, Bessie Kostak. Grade Eleven: Louis James Franta, Merlin Hugo, Johnny Hajek, Mildred Mikes. Anna Marie Muras.

Frances E. Wagner, Dorothv Hrncir, Isabel Hrncir, Dorothy Schraer. A. W. MATUSEK BUYS SUNKEN GARDEN Next Monday, February 3rd, will be regular meeting of St.

P. T. A. All members requested to be present. Mrs.

Joe Michna, President. A transaction has been completed whereby A. W. Matusek has become the owner of the Sunken Garden in Shiner. Mr.

Matusek bought the property from Ed. Havel and wife and will take charge February 1. Wm. Opela Jr. has leased the station formerly operated by A.

W. Matusek on the Hallettsville-Yoakum highway. He has been connected with it for sometime and understands the business. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs.

Wm. Opela of the Old Sweet Home section. We wish for the new management success in this their new business venture..