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THESCHULENBURG STICKER
VOL. XXXXII
SCHULENBURG, FAYETTE COUNTY, TEXAS, FRIDAY, JAN., 24, 1936.
NO. 12.
Here and There
We wish to call special atten-
tion to all young ladies and men
who have reached the age of 21
years any time last year. If you
are in this age class, you are en-
titled to vote this year w'Lh out
paying any poll tax but you must
apply to the authorities at La
Grange and secure the exemption
before February first. This year is
an important election year and
this wlil be your first time to be
a^ble to have a vote in the affairs of
Government. To be good citizens,
everVone should go to the polls
and chst their ballot as they see
fit. AJ1 people over the age of 60
years do not need a poll tax to
vote.
The New Highway Situation as
Pertaining to Schulenburg
Some time ago we published the
Driver's License law and we just
want to remind every driver that
when he gets the the license to
know exactly what it is all about.
You should have your license with
you at all times when driving a
car. It is not very difficult, to get
a license but it is rather easy to
have it taken away from you. One
time it is revoked then is when it
hurts as in this day and time it is
rather hard to get along without
driving a car. The most serious
of all offenses is driving a car
while under the influence of in-
toxicating liquor. Play safe, if you
know that you have had one too
many drinks, either stay where
you are or let some sober friend
drive your car for you.
COMMISSIONERS
SET OFFICERS'
SAURIES
Other Business Matters Settled
A group of men of Schulenburg,
known as the Chamber of Com-
merce, have decided that Schulen-
burg is not as live and as good a
town as it should be, therefore,
they have gone to work to map out
a plan of how it could be improved.
This or no other organization can
exist without the help and co-
operation of the people who live
in the town and surrounding terri-
tory. This organization is asking
the help and co-operation of every
man in this section. We can all
help if we not too'selfish. We
can accomplish nothing if we do
not try. Let's all get behind this
m«ve to upbuild this section and at
least try to do something for it.
If we sit idly by and continually
The regular Fayette County
Commissioners Court meeting was
held on Monday and Tuesday of
last week. The Court set all of the
salaries,of the various county of-
ficials at the minimum permitted
under the recently enacted offi-
cer's salary law with one excep-
tion. The only deviation was the
precinct officer's were left to make
such salaries as they could in the
performance of their duties.
Wildcat Test To
Start Drilling Soon
Aiguiar and Cunningham of
Luling have completed the erec-
tion of the wooden derrick that
will be used soon in the drilling of
a test well in the northern part
of Lavaca County.
This organization has secured
about 8,000 acres of land which is
under lease. The location is on
the A. A. Staffa track in the T. R.
Hennsley survey.
We understand that the con-
tract depth is 2,500 feet and if pro-
duction is not found at that depth
then the drillers have the option of
drilling on to the 4,500 level.
Mr. Aiguiar stated Monday that
there are three possible sands that
might produce in this section. He
stated they expected to find
The new law requires the county
to change from the fee system for [ the Pettus sand at about 2,750
feet, and after that would come
the Conroe and Queen City sands.
We understand at this writing,
Monday, that the surface pipe
would be set on Tuesday.
county officials to a salary system.
The minimum that could be paid is
the total fees earned plus the
ex-officio salaries now permitted.
The maximum salary which could
be alloted reaches the $3,500 fig-
ure.
County Clerk John A. Kubena
showed net earnings of $3,411.27
during 1935 and his salary was set
at that figure for 1936.
The County Judge's office show-
ed net earnings of $2,825.45 during
1935 and Judge E. A. Amines 1936
salary was fixed at that amount.
Sheriff Wm. Loessin's i-eport
showed net earnings during 1935
over the maximum of $3,500 and
his salary was accordingly fixed
at $3,500 for 1936. ,
District Clerk Roy H. Giese
showed net earnings during 1935
to total $3,499.33 and his salary
for 1936 was fixed at that amount.
County Attorney Robt. E. Moss
received $1,978.80 during 1935 and
his salary was set at $2,750.00 for
1936. Had fees earned but served
out as fines been added, his salary
would have exceeded the maximum
but the attorney general's depart-
ment ruled that fees laid out in
jail could hot be included in deter-
mining pay of the county attorney.
The raise given Mr. Moss was the
C. Of. C. Directors
Meeting
Sometime ago a delegation of
Schulenburg people, including
Mayor Nordhausen, were in Aus-
tin attending to business matters
when they decided to see what ac-
tion was being taken by the high-
way department toward the con-
struction of the highway through
Schulenburg.
At that time they were advised
by one of the highway officials
that nothing was being done as the
people of Schulenburg did not
know what they wanted. The of-
ficial stated that the people of
Schulenburg should find out what
they wanted and then advise the
highway department of the re-
sult. The department, stated, how-
ever, that if the new road was to
come through the main streets, all
cars would have to be parked par-
allel to the curb.
This week a petition was carried
around to all the business men and
property owners along Lyons Ave-
nue and North Main Street to find
out how many were for and how
many against parallel parking.
The petition read as follows:
"We, the property owners and
business firms along Lyons Ave-
nue and North Main Street in
Schulenburg, Texas, express our
sentiment as subscribed below:
For or Against authorizing the
The Director's meeting of the
Chamber of Commrce was held on
Wednesday morning with Direc-
tors R. J. Watzlaviek, Henry Keu-
per, John Ammann, Oscar Brown,
R. M. Nicol, Rud. Nordhausen, I.
W. Speckels, Myke Klein, Robt.
Schaefer, Ray Kusey, Otto Brau-
ner, and Chas. Vogt present.
The first subject brought up for . , . „ , , . ,
,. . xv u , j, . I wishing parallel parking and 48
discussion was the banquet that . . , • ,
^ , signatures were under the column
will be held on Thursday, February . , „ ,
S. It was brought out that this j »gamstjara»ol park.ng
banquet will not be called a Cham-
ber of Commerce Banquet, but will
Bonus Bill
P asses House
And Senate
Legislation for the immediate
payment of the Soldiers Bonus was
sent to President Roosevelt on
Wednesday. The bill carried by a
large majority in both houses of
Congress. The majority was so
large that even though the Presi-
dent vetoes the bill it is expected
that enough votes will be cast in
both houses to over ride the veto.
The Senate voted for payment
of the bonus on Monday and pass-
ed the bill by a vote of 74 to 16.
The bill was delayed for one day
and then Wednesday the House of
Representatives voted on the mea-
sure, it was also carried in the
House, by the vote of 346 to 59. As
soon as the House passed the bill
it was signed and sent to the desk
of the President for his considera-
tion.
The Bill calls for the payment of
adjusted service certificates to
3,500,000 World War Veterans in
$50.00 bonds, commonly known as
"Baby Bonds". Payments on these
bonds would start on June 15 of
this year. Veterans who would
prefer to hold the certificates may
do so and the certificates will draw
3 per cent interest annually from
June 15,1937 to June 15, 1945.
The measure calls for payment
of about two and one-half billion
Very Interesting
C. of C. Meeting
The Chamber of Commerce held
an interesting meeting Thursday
when about thirty members and
visitors met at Sengelmann's Hall.
The locating of the proposed new
highway was discussed and from
those present, indications as to
meeting the state highway depart-
(ment's requirement of parallel
J parking along Main street, was de-
feated. A committee composed of
City Council to pass an ordinance > dollars. It is expected by many of
enforcing parallel parking along j the political leaders that the pres-
these two streets. For Parallel; ident will veto the bill, yet even
Parking. Against Parallel Park-1 jf he does, the majority m both
: ing.
i As a result of the canvass
j was found that 12 signatures were
1 in the column designed for those
, Houses of Congress is large enough
it j to pass it over the veto.
Celebrate Silver
Wedding Sunday
complain we will get so far "in the
dumps" that it will take us years single exception of the rule of set-
to come back and convince our-
selves that we could have accom-
plished something if we had only
ting the salaries at the minmum.
Assessor-Collector P. A. Nikel
also showed net earnings in excess
tried. Your presence is needed as j of $3500 and his salary was set
»two heads are always better than! at that sum for this year.
one. Your suggestion to a problem
may be just the right solution.
Contribute your bit and the next
man will also do his part. This or-
ganization is promoting a banquet
in which every business man,
farmer, clerk, mechanic, and every
other person interested in the wel-
fare of the community is urged to
attend. At this banquet the pro-
gram for the upbuilding of this
community will be explained and
discussed. There will be plenty of
other interesting features to fur-
nish entertainment. All speakers
will be local men and you are as-
sured of getting an excellent meal.
It will be well worth the price of
admission. So arrange now tc buy
your tickets at an early date.
County Treasurer Ben F. Seibel
salary was left at the present fig-
ure, $2,000, but he was allowed
be a banquet for everyone in town
who wants to attend. All clerks in
the stores, store owners, property
owners, and all other people who
are interested in the welfare of
Schulenburg are urged to make ar-
rangements to attend. It was
stressed that all ladies of the town
come if possible.
R. M. Nicol will serve as toast-
master and will have Myke Klein
Frank Little and Chas. Bosl as
assistants.
In the discussion of the enter-
tainment at the banquet it was
suggested that an attempt be made
j to get the school orchestra to play.
Mr. Nicol stated that the United
Gas Company -would pay for the
meals of the orchestra members
On Main Street, alone, there
, were 8 who favored parallel park-
ing and twenty-five against.
We understand that /this infor-
mation is to be forwarded on to
Austin to the State Highway De-
partment for consideration,
j It is agreed by most of the busi-
1 ness men that Schulenburg wants
the highway and in many cases
they would rather have it come
on some other street other than
j Main Street, rather than lose the
I highway.
Mrs. Anna Beier
Anna
Mrs. Anna Beier (nee
Kraus), aged 79 years,
months and twenty-eight
passed peacefully away at the
family residence at High Hill on
the costs of bond, which is not to should they accept the invitation to ^Stat
With The Sick
exceed $180.
All salaries are to be paid in
twelve equal monthly installments
and the county auditor and treas-
urer was authorized to set up an
officer's salary fund account from
which the payments will be made.
(continued on page 8.)—
play.
Myke Klein made a motion that
two additional directors be added
to the board of directors, which
now consists of twelve. The two
suggested were Frank Little and
Chas. Bosl. The motion" carried.
A motion was made that the
president and secretary select the
various committees which will
work on the program for the up-
building of Schulenburg. The mo-
tion carried.
The question of dues for mem-
bership was brought up. It was de-
cided that dues would be collected
once a month from the members
away on this night to attend the rath*r than at six months inter-
dance. There will be an entertain-1 vals- Someone will be hired to
A. M. She had been ill for about
three weeks before the Angel of
Mercy came to carry her soul
back to her Maker.
Dec-ased was born in Holendorf,
Austria, and came to the United
States at the age of 13 years. In
18Ti she was united in marriage
with Mr. Joseph Beier.
Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Ritter of
Swiss Alp observed their twenty-
fifth wedding anniversary at their
home on Sunday, January 19.
Dinner was served at five
o'clock from an elaborately deco-
rated table which was centered with
a beautifully decorated wedding
cake.
Immediately after dinner, in the
presence of all the children, imme-
diate relatives and friends, appro-
priate wedding services were con-
ducted by the Rev. A. E. Moebus
of La Grange, after which open
house was held.
At ten o'clock a delicious lunch
was served to all present. Enter-
nine ! tainment during the evening in-
days, eluded music rendered by the La
Grange Walther League Orches-
tra, and appropriate songs sung
by the Lutheran Choir of Trinity
Hill.
Friends report the celebration a
most enjoyable one. Cont.
Aged Engle Resident
Passes Away
Anton Knezek, Sr., aged 85
years, passed away at his home
near Engle Friday, January 17,
following an illness of several
days.
Mr. Knezek passed away on his
Patron Saint's Day.
Robert Schaefer, Myke Klein and, Deceased was born in Moravia,
Austria and came to this country
in 1856, at the age of feix years,
with his parents. He was united
in marriage in 1874 to Miss Bar-
bara Chovanetz and to this .union
were born twelve children, three
of whom preceded him in death.
His beloved wife passed away
eight years ago.
Deceased was a good Christian
father whose entire life was mark-
ed by good and commendable
deeds. He assisted in instilling
good thoughts into the minds of
his children and to them left a
worthy heritage. The position he
filled in their daily lives will be
void of his loving counsel but
they may be consoled by the fact
that his duty in this life was ful-
filled to the last measure.
Surviving are four sons, Charles,
Alfons, and Anton, Jr., of Schu-
lenburg, Emii of Praha; five
daughters, Mrs. John Havel of
Moulton, Mrs. Emil Staha of Mo-
ravia, Mrs. Frank Kleckar and
Mrs. Robert Kutac of Praha and
Miss Sidie Knezek of Engle. Sur-
viving also are twenty-one grand-
children and five great grand-
children.
Funeral services were held from
Ray Kusey was appointed to in-
vestigate the situation and see
what could be done about the new
proposed road.
R. M. Nicol suggested that the
Chamber of Commerce start the
idea of having a lunch or dinner
once each month so that the busi-
ness men of the town could leam
to know each other a little better.
He pointed out that Schulenburg
was far behind in having an or-
ganized men's business club. Be-
cause we have no business organi-
zation we are losing out in busi-
ness enterprises.
Myke Klein made a motion that
a luncheon be held one time each
month. The motion was carried
and the first banquet will be held
on the first Thursday in February.
A committee composed of R. M.
Nicol, Frank Little, Myke Klein
and Charlie Bosl, was appointed to
arrange the program. The com-
mittee requested that all tickets
for the banquet be purchased at
least four days previous to the
date of the banquet so that pro-
per food arrangements can be
made.
The subject of getting more
members in the organization was
discussed at length. Various good I the residence near Engle on Sun-
suggestions were offered, which I day, January 19. Interment was in
will be carried out in due time. j the Praha Cemetery with Rev. J.
Anders officiating at the last sad
Prominent High Hill
Resident Expires
The President's
Birthday Ball
The President's Birthday Ball
will be held at the City Auditori-
um on next Thursday, January 30.
We urge all that can possibly get
We are very happy to report,. ,, „
that Robert Mendel has just about iing Pr0£ra™ as we» a« a good d(> the collecting
recovered from a serious case of I danc*' The cause itself is wel1
blood poisoning I worth donat,nS to ev*n though you
Mr*. Eddie Vacek is reported to Ca""0t goand enjoy y°urself-
VVe wish to call your attention
be on the sick list.
Mrs. Raymond Tengler is re-
ported to be ill.
Alfred Heinrich suffered severe
injuries to the middle finger on his
left hand on last Monday after-
noon when he accidentally caught
his hand in an automobile fan belt.
He was rushed to a local physi-
cian for medical aid and at the last
report is doing nicely.
Ferd Kloesel was suddenly
stricken with a paralytic stroke
'last Saturday evening. His physi-
cian reports that he is doing nice-
•'y.
to the advertisement on another
page of the paper. It is well worth
while seeing and giving your seri-
ous consideration.
Do not forget that a large por-
tion of the proceeds from this
dance stay in this community. Last
year Schulenburg cleared between
$70.00 and $80.00 for use in this
territory. The remaining part of
the money goes to try to find the
cause and cure of the dreaded
disease, infantile paralysis.
Buy a ticket and go to the dance.
Enjoy yourself ahd at the same
It was suggested by the enter-
tainment committee that all per-
sons desiring to attend the ban-
quet buy their tickets as soon as
possible. There will be no tickets
available after Monday, January 3.
Herman Berger, lifelong resident
of the High Hill section, passed
le was a good christian mother, j away qujetiy at his home on Sat-
one who taught her children to be j urday morning, Jan. 18, following
upright men and women. She was an illness of two years duration.
County Agent Yeary was pre-
sent at the meeting and asked that
the Chamber of Commerce ap-
point a committee to work with
him in planning agriculture work
to be carried out during the year.
He stated that in his belief thje
year's work of a Chamber of Com-
merce was not complete unless the
program include^! farm improve-
ments of some type.
It was explained by acting presi-
dent Oscar* Brown that no com-
mittee could be appointed as he
was acting as president in the ab-
sence of Mayor Nordhausen, who
was ill. The committee will be ap-
pointed at a later date.
rites.
Pallbearers were Albert and
Edgar Staha, Wilbert and Her-
bert Kutac, Ben and Frank Kleck-
ar; grandchildren of the deceas-
ed.
The Sticker, in common with the
family's many friends, extend sin-
cere condolanees to the bereaved
relatives.
Sobotik—Janicek
Ad. Hahnke is reported to be ^T, P°°r unfortunate
on the sick list.
Walter Helmcamp is reported to
be ill.
child back on the road to health.
Miss Lillian Helmcamp has re-
turned from the hospital where
Improvements
The interior of the Ideal Prs-
sing Shop has recently been re-
painted and other minor improve-
ments made.
The display windows of the Her-
zik Photographic Studio are be-
ing enlarged and remodeled.
Mrs. Carolina Fritsch is remo-
deling her home.
Albert Hahn of the Freyburg
sedtion is remodeling his rent
house.
John Holub of the Dubina sec- j she recently underwent an opera-
tion was carried to the hospital in j tion.
Hallettsville Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Ella Blaschke left Wednes-
day for Charlotte where she will
visit with relatives and friends for
it few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bouden and
Misses Nell Morgan, Ethel Mae
Brett, Edna Wilson and Olivia Bo-
hot spent Sunday here visiting the
Rev. A Bohot family.
Miss Celeste Steinmann
Houston visiting relatives.
is m
C. H. Speckels of Provident City
was in our town last week-end, en-
route to Houston to consult with
his physician. Mr. Speckels, who
was quite sick some time ago, is
now looking and feeling fine, a fact
we are indeed glad to chronicle.
an active member of the High Hill
Ca.holic Church and the Saint
Ann's Society.
Funeral services were held on
Saturday, January 18, at 9:30 A.
M. and interment was in the High
Hill Catholic Cemetery. Rev. Msgr.
Gf laeh officiating at the last
sad rites.
God blessed this happy union
with fourteen children, eight of
whom preceded her in death, seven
in infancy, and one son, Joseph,
died April 8, 1909. Her husband,
Mr. Joseph Beier, preceded her in
death on June 19, 1934, which was
4ndeed a great loss to her.
She is survived by two sons,
Deceased was born of German
parentage in High Hill on Feb-
ruary 9, 1866. He received his ed-
ucation in native surroundings and
was later* united in marriage to
Minnie Johnson, who passed away
June 6, 1915. God blessed this
union with six children, one of
whom passed away in infancy.
Deceased, when left alone in this
world with five small children en-
trusted to his care, filled the
position in ■ ir li^es left void by
their belo\ _ J motner. They re-
spected and loved him as a devoted
and kind father and inherited the
sterling qualities of his admirable
character. Mr. Berger was a model
Announcement is made this week
Of the recent marriage of Miss
Evelyn Pauline Sobotik, of Hal-
lettsville, to Emil Janicek of this
city which took place in Brenham
on November 9, 1935.
Miss Billie, as she is widely
known to her many and devoted
friends is the attractive daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sobotik of
Hallettsville. She has been em-
ployed at Strole's Confectionery
for the past four years and is
considered, by those who are ac-
quainted with her, a popular and
talented young lady.
Mr. Janicek is a native citizen
of this city, the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Janicek of this sec-
tion. He is a young man of sterling
character and ability and is em-
ployed as machinist in the Gus,
Ruhmann Manufacturing plant.
The Sticker,> in common with
ihe many friends of the young
couple in this section, join in
wishing them health, prosperity
and a lengthy married life.
Henry and Adolph of High Hill; j father, his many worthy qualities
four daughters, Mrs. Frank Dreit- coupled with his cheerful dispos-
ner of High Hill, Mrs. Ludwig Pttion and pleasant personality, en-
Narendorf of Freyburg, Misses I deared him to all those in his sur-
YOUTH PASSES AWAY
Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Bennack and
Mr. and Mrs. R. D, Quillian of
Pleasanton spent a few days here
recently visiting with Dr. and MrsI
Bennack and family.
COZY THEATRE
Schulenburg, Texas
MID-NITE SHOW
Saturday, January 25.
At 10:45 P. M.
SEE
James Cagney
In
"Frisco Kid
»
DANCE
AT
CITY AUDITORIUM
SCHULENBURG, TEXAS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25
MUSIC BY
GOLD CHAIN BOHEMIANS
Admission 25c Per Person
12 ltc.
Annie and Francis at home. She
also has one sister living in the
United States, Mrs. Emilie Kainer
of Praha. She is also survived by
seventeen grandchildren and many
neices and nephews.
The pall bearers were Herman
and Eddie Kainer, Robert and Leo
Dreitner, Joseph Narendorf and
Erwin Beier.
The Sticker, in commom with
the family's many other friends,
extends sincere sympathy to the
bereaved ones in the loss of their
loved one.
I. W. Speckels was a business
visitor in Dallas on last Friday.
roundings.
Funeral services were held from
the family residence Sunday after-
non, January 19th and burial was
in the Old High Hill Cemetery.
Rev. A. J. Helm officiated at the
last sad rites.
He is survived by lour daughters,
Mrs. Albert Henning of High Hill
Mrs. August Heinrich Jr. High Hill
Mrs. Minnie Horelica of Houston,
Miss Lillie Berger at home,
and one son, Herman Berger Jr.
of Houston; and four grandchil-
dren.
The Sticker in common with their
many friends extends sincere sym-
pathy to the bereaved survivors.
MASK
DANCE
At
MORAVIA HALL
Saturday, January 25.
Music By
HENRY BROSCH'S ORCH.
Admission: Gents 40c Ladies Free
Teddy Brandt, 21-year-old
son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. F.
Brandt of the Holman section,
passed away at the Santa Rosa
Hospital in San Antonio on Jan- [
uary 21st.
Surviving are his bereaved pa-
rents, four brothers and three sis-
ters.
Fun«ral services were held from
the family residence on Wednes-
day at 2 o'clock and interment was
in the Holman Cemetery.
Everybody Invited
12 ltc.
m
St. Rose Coffee
The St. Rose School Club will
sponsor a coffee at the home of
Mrs, Emil Flaschke on Wednes-
day, January 29, at 3 o'clock. The
public is cordially invited to at-
tend. 12 ltc.
sfi
DANCE
AT
FREYBURG HALL
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26.
Music By
MORAVIA SYMPHONY ORCJ3L
Admission: Gents 35c. Ladies Free
12 ltc.
GIRLS! BRING YOUR BEAU TO
THE LEAP YEAR
DANCE
AT
LEGION HALL
LA GRANGE TEXAS
JOB B&ZZE PLAYING
SATURftftY, FEBRUARY I.
12 ltc
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