Decoration Day at Fictonia Paul H. Fertsch For County Attorney
The Flatonia Oakhill Cemetery Association will observe Decoration Day Sunday April 19 at 2 p m. This paper announces Paul H. Fertsch as a candidate for re election as Lavaca County Attorney in the Democratic primary on July 25. He is praised for fair dealing, public service, and Legion involvement. he seeks re election to continue honest prompt and impartial duties.
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Flatonia Oakhill Cemetery Association
Paul H. Fertsch
Lavaca
Fertsch
American Legion
Lavaca County
Alfred Gieptner Seeks County Commissioner in Prec 3 and 7
The Shiner Gazette announces Alfred Gieptner as a Democratic Primary candidate for county commissioner Prec. 3 and 7. Gieptner, lifelong Lavaca County resident and Shiner native for 23 years, promises road improvements and prudent use of taxpayers money if elected. He cites his late father Emil Gieptner, long time Prec. 2 and 6 Commissioner, as a legacy.
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Shiner Gazette
Alfred Giertner
Gieptner
Lavaca County
Shiner
Emil Gieptner
Wright Resigns from Shiner High School Faculty
Principal F E Wright, a popular figure in Shiner, resigns from the high school faculty. The long time educator and Standoline Oil geologist, Mrs Wright, will join him as soon as replacement is found. The move is described as a promotion with higher pay and a loss to Shiner that will be felt for years.
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Savier
Wright
Shiner
R. Wright
Alvin Re
Standoline Oil Company
Saturday Special Offers Free Shiner With Gasoline Purchase
Westphal Service Station runs a promotion on Saturday April 18 offering one bottle of Shiner beer free with every 6 gallon gasoline purchase. The deal highlights a limited time bonus to attract customers.
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Westphal
Night Soft Ball Meeting At Fire Station
Everyone interested in playing night softball is asked to meet at the Fire Station on Friday the 17th at 7:30 PM.
Gulf Station to be a Model of Beauty
The new Gulf Station is rapidly nearing completion and will prove an attractive addition to the city. Opening day is planned for about May 1.
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Gulf Station
Lavaca County Cotton Ginning Totals for 1935
Lavaca County reports 14 178 bales ginned or to be ginned from the 1935 cotton crop, down from 19 893 bales from 1934. The figures indicate a decline in production activity in the county year over year.
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Lavaca
Free driver license cases arrive at Balusek Service Station
En titled drivers eligible for license cases arrive. customers urged to call Balusek Service Station for details and processing.
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Balusek
Garden Club Plans Spring Show and Parade Entries
The Garden Club will meet next Friday at 3 p m in the library to discuss the Spring Flower Show the Fair and float entry in the parade.
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Garden Club
Easter At Baptist Church Highlights Miss Florence Hughs
The Baptist Church notes a cheerful Easter with Miss Florence Dee Hughs carrying the Easter rabbit. Sunday school featured children prominently, prayer meeting had encouraging attendance, and church services drew about 19 on the last Lord's day. Workers' Conference at Waelder praised Dr Posey's message. next meeting in Gonzales on May 8 is led by the women.
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Florence Dee Hughs
S. S
Waelder
Dr. Posey
Gonzales
Hallettsville Christian Science Service Sunday Sermon
The Hallettsville Christian Science Society will read the lesson sermon on Sunday April 19 at 11 am in all Churches of Christ Scientist. The golden text emphasizes the cross as power to the saved and the Apostle Paul’s assurance of being present with the Lord when away from the body.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
United Dr Luther Church Service Schedule and Reminders
The United Dr Martin Luther Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Divine Service at 10 30 a m in German and 7 45 p m in English. Thursday April 16 at 7 45 p m Brotherhood meeting. May first Sunday reminder. Our Texas Synod opens its annual session and Texas Brotherhood holds its annual convention. Rev Richard Schuetze urges continued church attendance.
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Brotherhood
Texas Synod
Texas Brotherhood
Richard Schuetze
Home Economics Girls Prove Wonderful Hostesses
The Business Men's Club enjoyed a rare treat as the Home Economics Class of Shiner High served a delicious meal in the English room. About fifty guests attended ladies night, with a $10 Red Cross donation sparked by Mrs. Eli Wolters. Mae Jean Faulkner and Maurine Koether led an enjoyable program including piano, vocal, flute, clarinet, tap, saxophone, and a group finale to The Eyes of Texas.
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Shiner High
Pres
Otto
Supt
McDonald
Eli Wolters
Red Cross
Wm Wendtland Jr
Edwin Novak
Mae Jean Faulkner
Maurine Koether
Glenn Wagener
Glenn Wage
Bunjes 42 Party at Bunjes School Friday
Bunjes 4-H Club will host a 42 party at Bunjes school on Friday April 17 starting at 7 30 PM. Everyone is invited according to the Reporter.
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Bunjes
Banjes Home Demonstration Meeting Date
Banjes club will meet next Monday April 20 at 1 30 PM with Mrs Alfred Nollkamper in the afternoon.
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Banjes Home
Alfred Nollkamper
Wendtland Tire Shop Ad Promotes Grayco and Barns Dall Gas
An ad for Wendtland Tire Shop touts GRAYCO and BARNS DALL GAS as offering right price and quality. The brief copy emphasizes value and product quality.
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Wendtland Tire Shop
For Sale Vendor Lien Notes on 74 Acres Near Sweet Home
For sale notes at 6 percent vendor lien on 74 acres of land near Sweet Home Texas. Price listed as 150000. Inquire at Gazette office for details. Property features a 16 by 38 structure referenced in the notice.
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Sweet Home
Texas
Shiner Fair Preparing Amid Public Hype
The Shiner Fair nears two months away as banners along Highway 95 and auto stickers spread word. Next week the fair catalogues will be ready and the rodeo committee shows a saddle as first prize in the rodeo. Committees are formed and active across the preparations.
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Mammouth
Highway 95
Avea
Shiner Hardware Co
Goliad Editor John Weber Returns Home Sunday
Goliad editor John Weber was a homecomer on Sunday as the community welcomed back its local journalist after activities elsewhere.
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John Weber
Goliad
Miss Wilcoxon Resigns High School Faculty Post
Just before press time the Gazette learned that Miss Wilcoxon has resigned from the High School faculty, effective at term end. She has accepted employment in Austin next year.
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Gazette
Extensions Granted Routes Two and Four
Postmaster Herder informs the Gazette that two extensions on rural routes out of Shiner will become effective May 1. Route 2 will have 3.20 miles from H. Luedecke corner to Mrs. Albert Discher's with retrace to Lue decke corner. Route 4 will have 4.20 miles from the W. Hoerig corner to Becka corner then to Tronicek to Mrs. Polasek corner with retrace 1.20 to follow regular route. Extensions aid farmers living two miles from boxes and will serve 45 patrons along the new segments. Patrons are urged to see their carriers about box specifications.
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Herder
Shiner
H. Luedecke Corner
Albert Discher
Luedecke Corner
Echoes of Decoration Day Services Impress Community
The annual Decoration Day Services, led by Kolar Stanek Post, drew praise for Schultz Band performance and a refined mixed choir. R L Hays delivered a brief, wholesome address that differed from typical Memorial speeches, while the Buddies continued coordinating inspirational exercises.
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Kolar Stanek
Schultz
R L. Hays
Texas Almanac for Sale at Gazette Office
This notice promotes the new Texas Almanac featuring extensive facts on history resources crops livestock industries and Texas development. For sale at the Gazette office.
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Texas
Gazette Office
Funeral service for Frank Stefka announced
Funeral for Frank Stefka, 63 years, to be held from the family home to the Czech Brethren Church this morning at 9 30. Burial follows in the Czech Brethren Cemetery near Vlaste Nec.
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Frank Stefka
Vlastenec
Wedding notice for Picha Hopper wedding delayed
A full notice of the Picha Hopper wedding will appear in the next issue as copy arrived too late for this edition. The upcoming notice will provide the complete details of the marriage event.
Centennial Pageant by Shiner Public School unfolds Texas Under Six Flags
The P T A presents a Texas Centennial Pageant on April 23 at 8 PM on the Shiner High School Campus. Admission is 25 cents for adults, 10 cents for other school children, with high school students free. The entire student body participates in the dramatization.
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P.T. A
Shiner Public School
Shiner High School
Place High School
Mrs Edwin Gehrels Visits Gonzales Relatives
Mrs Edwin Gehrels visited Gonzales relatives last week in a brief social note. The report records a family visit and mentions no additional names or dates.
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Edwin Gehrels
Gonzales
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Dittlinger
Wolters Brothers Co
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Hallettsville Christian Science Services
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Banjes
Shiner Fair
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