Shiner Gazette (Shiner, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 1, 1934 Page: 1 of 8
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Shiner, Lavaca County, Texas, Thursday Morning, March 1, 1934
Number 11
Fortieth Anniversary Celebrated
Very Rev. L. P Netardus Honored
One of the most impressive
services ever held in Sts. Cyril
& Methodius Church in Shiner,
was conducted Sunday, the
parish honoring the 40th anni-
versary of Father Netardus’
service in the priesthood.
All the Catholic societies
formed at the parish hall and
marched to the parish house
to escort the Very Rev. L. P.
Netardus to the church. The
procession was led by Patek’s
band and the societies repre-
sented were St. John’s, St.
Joseph’s and Sts. Cyril and
Methodius of the men’s orga-
nizations and the Blessed Vir-
gin and St. Elizabeth of the
women’s societies and the St.
Aloysius society, representing
the boys of the parish. All
earned their attractive ban-
ners and wore the ornamental
badges of their various orders.
Immediately preceding the
honoree were forty little flow-
er girls, all dressed in sheerest
wrhite, wearing floral crowns
and each carrying a large Eas-
ter lily.
Approaching the entrance to
the church, all. of the proces-
sional grouped and in behalf
of the children of the parish,
Miss Adel Malinak spoke con-
gratulations in Bohemian and
Miss Fay Fischnar in English,
using the' following address:
“Reverend and dear Father:
We are gathered here this
morning to congratulate you
on the fortieth anniversary of
your ordination to the priest-
hood and to thank you for all
you have done for our spirit-
ual welfare.
For forty years you have
stood at the altar of God to
plead mercy and pardon for
the living and help for the
dead.
For forty years you have
poured the water of baptism
over sin-stained souls.
For forty years you have
stood as mediator in the sec-
red tribunal of penance.
For forty years you have
comforted the dying and car-
ried hundreds to the city of
the dead.
Your labors have been hard
and in the name of the chil-
dren of the parish, we thank
you and wish you a long and
happy life here and a beauti-
ful crown in Heaven.”
Rosa Lee Muras carried a
golden floral pillow upon
which rested Rev. Netardus’
first priesthood credentials
and Irene Degenhardt bore
the symbol “40” in red floral
design.
Father Netardus wore the
surplice and cope, the clerical
dress worn during processions.
Upon entering the church the
little flower girls encircled the
altar with their array of lil-
lies. For the Mass and sermon
Father Netardus wore the pur-
ple vestments, which are worn
during the Lenten season and
which are symbols of the peni-
tential season. The altar boys
were also in purple.
St. Ludmila’s Academy
school choir, assisted by a few
others, furnished inspirational
music for the special service.
J. R. Mikes and Ed Fischnar
served as ushers in seating
the large congregation. Visit-
ing sisters from Victoria were
Sister Aloysius, Sister Teresa
and Sister Rosalie, the latter
two were at the church services
the day Father Netardus was
ordained to the priesthood.
The magnificent edifice,
with its superb interior deco-
rations and altar of grandeur,
had their beauty further en-
hanced by additional flowers
and ferns. Two handsome flo-
ral baskets, one of shell pink
gladioli and carnations from
Mrs. Ella E. Lane and one of
pink carnations from Mrs. Elo
Henkhaus, sent to the parish
house on Saturday, so pleased
Rev. Netardus that he request-
ed them placed in the church
for the anniversary service,
one adorning the Sacred Heart
Altar, the other St. Joseph’s
Altar. The vari-colored lights
of the _ interior and God’s
blessed sunshine, penetrating
the stained glass art windows
produced a never-to-be forgot-
ten glow, that seemed to per-
meate and increase and inten-
sify the spiritual significance
of the occasion and shed a
halo of benediction over all.
The sermon given by the
eminent speaker was a re-
view of his 40 years of pas-
toral services, in which he
likened his life to both, a path
of roses and thorns. The res-
ponse given to his secrifices
and admonitions accepted are
the roses along the pathway,
the cares of his priestly of-
fice and lack of co-operation
are the thorns.
His utterances at times,
were most feelingly expressed.
His heart was overflowing
with gratitude at the appre-
ciation shown him on this oc-
casion and he stated it far
exceeded his expectations. In
conclusion he requested the
prayers of all to aid in the
furtherance of performing his
duties.
Father Netardus was born
in Frenstat, Moravia, Europe,
on June 22nd, 1866. He came
to America when 14 years of
age, studied for the priest-
hood at Victoria, and was or-
dained by Bishop Nerez Feb.
23, 1894. First he was assist-
ant at Victoria and in 1895,
he was appointed pastor of
Hallettsville, which included
Sweet Home, Yoakum, Koerth,
St. Marys, Nada, and Devil’s
Pocket. In 1901 he was ap-
pointed pastor of Praha where
he remained 18 years. He
spent about a year in Taylor
as editor of the Bohemian pa-
per, “Nasinec.” In 1906 he
was made bishop’s councilor,
an improtant ecclesiastical of-
fice. In 1921 he was appointed
pastor of Flatonia where he
remained about 2 years. In
1923 he was appointed pastor
of Shiner and given the title
of Dean, the archbishop’s ad-
visor, concerning church af-
fairs in a .^certain locality
known as Deanery. This of-
fice entitles him to sign him-
self as Very Reverend. He
also hold an important office
in the Bohemian Benevolent
Association of men and wo-
men. He is chaplain of the for-
mer society and one of the
directors of the latter. He has
done very much for the Shi-
ner parish, both spiritually
and financially.
As a citizen Father Netardus
has proven efficient and loval.
He has done much for our com
munity by his unselfish co-opera-
tive spirit and in doing this has
endeared himself to the whole
township. His participation in
community activities has always
been attended ,bv a pleasurable
personality and in all his public
addresses and private utterances
he never wearies in complimen-
ting our little city, our citizens
and our various undertakings.
Repeatedly he has spoken of his
love for Shiner and the continued
good wishes for its prosperity
were spoken from the heart, and
on the occasion of his fortieth
anniversary, this kindly feeling
returned to him a hundredfold,
i The Gazette joins with a
united citizenship in congratula-
tions and may God, in his Infi
nite Wisdom, grant him many
more years of active service to
humanity.
Tax Assessors of La-
vaca Countv will be in
Shiner al! day next Satur-
day, March 3rd, for the
purpose of assessing taxes.
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Wash
Dresses
mourn the loss of prominent,
progressive citizens. Edward
Charles Merseburger answer-
eed the final summons Thurs-
Sjeed the final summ
We are showing a big selection § day at i2d)4 p .m.
of Wash Dresses, something 1
NEW and DIFFERENT.
Fast colors and well made,
from
White
Shoes
This is going to be another
big WHITE SEASON in
Ladies’ Shoes. We are al-
ready showing a large selection
in
WHITE PUMPS
TIES and
SPORT OXFORDS
from Dto AA widths.
Wolters Brothers Co.
-THE LEADING STORE”
MRS. ANNIE HUMMEL
Mrs. Annie Hummel, aged
61 years and 7 months, passed
away yesterday (Monday)
morning at 5 :15 o’clock at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Fred
Fietsam in Weimar. The de-
ceased had been ill for several
years.
The funeral will be held
Wednesday morning with ser-
vices in the St. Michael’s Ca-
tholic church at Weimar at
9 o’clock and interment in
the Shiner Catholic Cemetery
at 11:30 o’clock.
Mrs. Hummel (nee Strauss)
was born at Frelsburg, Colo-
rado county, and moved to
Shiner with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Jacob Strauss many
years ago. In April, 1893, she
was married to Leopold Hum-
mel, who died in the year
1896. Her father passed away
in December, 1914.
She was a fine Christian
lady and had many ^friends
who will be sorry to learn of
her death.
The deceased is survived by
her aged mother, Mrs. Emilie
Strauss of this city; six bro-
thers, Chas. J., H. J., Leo and
J. C. Strauss of Hallettsville;
R. J. and Otto Strauss of Shi-
ner, and three sisters, Mrs.
Jos. Kopecky of our city, Mrs.
C. L. Kopecky of Yoakum
and Mrs. Fred Fietsam
Weimar.
May she rest in peace.
—New Era Herald-
Luther
United Dr. Martin
Church
Sunday School 9:30 a. m.
Divine Service 10:30 a. m.
English service 7:15 p. m
At the English service hour
the pre examination of the Con-
firmation Class will be conducted.
Friday, March 2nd, there will
be no English service at 7:15 p.m
Tuesday night, 7:15, Senior
Luther League.
Wednesday, 2;30 p. m.. Ladies
Aid Society; 7:15 p. m., Lenten
service; after service; choir prac-
tice.
Thursday, 2 p, m., Ladies Aid
at Dreyer.
Saturday, Confirmation Class,
Dreyer 9 a. m.; Shiner 1 p. m.
Remember, you are welcome.
Richard Schuetze, Pastor.
|| Last Tribute to Memory of
Edward Charles Merseburger
Twice within a week, has missed an annual convention.
m Shmer been called upon to He celebrated his silver anni-
versary with the company and
was the recipient of two high-
ly prized service awards. He
completed a commercial
course at Blinn Memorial Col-
lege at Brenham with the class
of 1892.
Mr. Merseburger will be
missed in every walk of life.
Having retired from active busi-
ness several years ago, he de-
voted much time to serving his
city. He was a most aggressive
worker for our highway system
and being unemployed, was al-
ways free to represent Shiner
when ever occasion demanded,
and on these occasions he was al-
ways painstaking and thorough
in his deliberations.
At the conclusion of the relig-
ious services, the Knights of
Pythias Lodge conducted their
ritualistic service and a choir of
mixed voices rendered the funer-
al hymns, including two favor-
ites of deceased—“Nearer My
God to Thee,” and “Sweet Bye
and Bye.”
Myriads of gorgeous beautiful
flowers bespoke the esteem in
which he was held. The stair-
way and first landing and railing
of the living room was a bower
of calla lillies and pink carna-
tions from associates of the tele-
phone company. ‘
The pallbearers were Dr. A.
A. Darilek, M. E. Wolters, C. B,
Welhausen, C J. Waldrep, J. M.
Canon and E. H. Klosterman.
The very large concourse of
friends at the funeral evidenced
how well and favorably he was
known throughout this section,,
he having been prominently
identified with activities in this
vicinity since 1892, when he first
came to Shiner to reside. He
was a devoted husband, an in-
dulgent father and a good neigh-
bor. To the grief-stricken wife,
sorrowing children and other
relatives, the Gazette joins with
scores of others in extending to
them abiding sympathy in the
loss of their loved one who has
been removed irom the daily
walks of life, and may the mem-
ory of his useful life and happy
days spent with him sustain and
comfort them in their loss.
Deceased was born at FTey-
burg, Fayette county May
26th, 1867. Here he lived un-
til he reached young man-
hood. Coming to Shiner, he
went into business for him-
self and became manager of
the local telephone exchange.
For 33 years he served the
above company, being on the
pension roll at the time of his
death.
He was married to Miss
Norma Jungbecker on Novem-
ber 12th, 1895, To this union
three children were born, all
|)of whom survive, as follows:
Alfred Merseburger of Hous-
ton, Miss Mayme at home with
her mother and Mrs. E. A.
Schmidt of Yoakum. Two
grandchildren, Marion Merse-
burger of Houston and Mild-
red Schmidt of Yoakum. One
brother, John Merseburger of
Florida and a half-brother,
John Hemerlein of Sehulen-
burg survive and two sisters,
Miss Lena Merseburger of
Houston and Mrs. Sam Philipp
of San Antonio.
Ftmeral services were con-
ducted from the family home,
Saturday morning at 10 o’-
clock, Rev. Richard Schuetze
of the United Lutheran Church
of which deceased was a mem-
ber, conducting the last sad
rites, both at the home and at
the cemetery.
Mr. Merseburger was a very
useful citizen. He belonged to
the O. D. H. S., Woodmen of
World, Knights of Pythias,
Chamber of Commerce and
Business Men’s Club. He serv-
ed for years as a member of
the City Council and also on
the Board of Education. In
every organization he was not
content with membership but
held official positions and
held many offices of trust at
the time of his death, being
very active to the last. He was
taken ill on February 5th and
died on the 22nd. During his
illness he kept his contact with
public affairs, directing some
of his committee work from
his sick bed.
He especially prided him-
self on his membership in the
Telephone Pioneers and never
Faculty Play Friday Night
March 2nd
Baptist Church
Out of respect for a faithful
friend, Mr. E. C. Merseburger,
and his many worthy acts and
deeds for Shiner, the faculty
play was postponed from Feb
22nd to March 2nd. We sincerely
hope our many friends will be
present to see a masterful pro-
of duction. The faculty has worked
with one thing in mind in pro-
ducing this play—that the public
must be pleased. You will be if
you like comedy. See the serious
, look banished from the faculty
Services faces. It s a real treat to see
what Mary did.
Friends are invited to attend
the services of the baptist
Church next Sundav at 11 o’-
clock, th time of the morning
service, an appropiate Lenten
Chamber of Commerce
Tonight
Regular monthly meeting of
sermon will be given. A message1 the Shiner Chamber of Com-
of an evangelistic nature will be merce tonight at tne new City
given at 7:00 P. M Rev. R. C. j Hail. All members are expect-
Steinhoff, the pastor, will preach! ed to be present,
at both services. C. J. Waldrep, Pres.
Rubin’s Fire Sale Brought Stock on Highway Turns
the Crowds j Over Stratman Car
Promptly on the dot of 8:30 j X "
Friday morning the doors of! Just at noon Wednesday of
Rubin’s Store opened for the last week, C. B Stratman was
widely advertised lire Sale, driving into the outskirts of Falls
And were the people here—there r,., rT ,. , ,, , *
, . , ,. . ., City. He noticed the number of
was no parking room left in the
business district, the crowd was cattIe 3uiet!y grazing on the
the doors in streets, then the noon whistles
certain blew and then-came what seem-
jammed against
such crowds that only a
number were admitted at a time. ed to be a stampede. The cattle
he clerks worked through Fri- were startled and in the pell
day and Saturday with no time „ , ,
A £ , , , . , , . mell pounded against his h ord
off for lunch, sandwiches being
served in the store. The side with such force that they turned
walk in front of the store was it over As the car was going
jammed until 10 P. M. at night over, Mr. Strafman instinctively
with people standing in line to reached out his left hand and
gain entrance. Hundreds of im- arm, which was caught under
patient ones, scattered out the car. Moments seemed years,
brough the day into o her bu Reaching the horn with his right
siness houses and merchants hand, he blew it continuously
generally report busy days and until a nearby garage owner was
lots of trade. It was remarked attracted to the scene of the
that among the shoppers were accident The car was lifted and
many from long distances and while Mr Stratman realized his
practically strangers to the Shi- injuries were painful, it was not
ner territory. All of which goes known until the next day that 2
to prove that it pays to advertise, bones were broken. He was able
The Gazette turned out 50(>0 to be at his office Monday,
large circulars for the sale and The right side of the Ford is a
handled newspaper “Slogan” curiosity, looks as though it
ads in 6 or 8 newspapers for the might have been battered by
sale also and the management machine guns. Mr. Stratman ia
was more than pleased with the to be congratulated on his nar-
results. , ro*/ escape.
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Lane, Ella E.; Plageman, Cecile & Plageman, Annie Louise. Shiner Gazette (Shiner, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 1, 1934, newspaper, March 1, 1934; Shiner, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1148177/m1/1/?rotate=90: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Shiner Public Library.