Special Election For Mayor Of Shiner May 10 1932
A special Shiner Texas city council meeting on April 25 1932 ordered a special mayoral election for Tuesday May 10 to fill the vacancy caused by E Runk’s death. Polls run 8am to 6pm at the old City Hall with Judge F R Mergenthaler in charge. candidates must file by May 5 1932 with City Secretary J M Canon. Alsoilation: autos under 100 dollars with trade offers from Smith Motor Company Gonzales Texas.
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Shiner
Texas
E. Runk
Old City Hall
F. R. Mergenthaler
C. J. Garbade
J. M. Canon
Shiner Contestants Compete in District Meet at Victoria
District league meet at Victoria on April 22 and 23 features Shiner contestants in debates and lamations across boys and girls divisions. Julius Hollmann Clyde Ward Hanna Pfenninger Dorothy Gene Blohm Leona Manchen Benita Meyer William Wendtland III Maxine McElroy and others excel in junior and senior categories. Superintendent T H Leslie notes strong school results and comments on rising records and keen competition.
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Shiner
Victoria
Julius Hollmann
Clyde Ward
Hanna Pfenninger
Dorothy Gene Blohm
Fore Ward
Herbert Liebhafsky
Leona Manchen
Benita Meyer William Wendtland III
Benita Meyer
Maxine McElroy
T. H. Leslie
For Sale 1931 Ford Roadster Trade for Cattle
Classic 1931 Ford roadster offered in clean condition with new tires and battery. Engine reported in top shape. Seller seeks barter for cattle rather than cash.
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Smith Motor Company
Gonzales
Texas
Shiner Woman Honored at Texas State College for Women
Miss Elizabeth Pfenninger of Shiner is named among CSA honor students for the first semester. The honor day ceremony featured a speech by Dr. Morris I. Wardell of the University of Oklahoma as Pfenninger pursues Library Science as a freshman.
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Denton
Texas
Elizabeth Pfenninger
J.C. A. Pfenninger
Shiner
Texas State College For Women
CSA
Morris I. Wardell
University of Oklahoma
Pfenninger
Shiner High Senior Class Play Friday Night
The Shiner High senior class presents Theyll Do It Every Time at City Auditorium Friday night. A modern three act comedy drama from Banner Play Bureau of San Francisco. Miss Mabel Merrem coaches the production highlighting youth in American life with lively entertainment.
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Shiner High
City Auditorium
Banner Play Bureau of
San Francisco
Mabel Merrem
Smith Motor Company Puts Best Used Cars On Market South Texas
Local dealer invites buyers to visit before purchasing as largest assortment of used cars in South Texas. Advertises improved value and smoother buying experience, appealing to families and grandparents seeking reliable options.
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Texas
Smith Motor Company
The Road to the City at Charlottenburg School
Charlottenburg School presents the four act comedy drama The Road to the City by the graduation class on April 29 at 8 p.m. Admission is Adults tickets. all school children admitted free. Cast includes Robert Darnell, Wilbert Hornsby, Richard James Arnold Apts, Jud Judkins, Adolph Svoboda, John James Arnold Lehnert, Jet Sanderson, Jessie Winkler, Toto Lee, Doris Tampke, Lillie Morton, Anita Schrieber, Mrs. Sanderson Esther Goesch, Duke Alvin Cortez.
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Charlottenburg
Robert Darnell
Wilbert Hornsby
Richard James
Arnold Apts
Jud Judkins
Adolph Svoboda
John James
Arnold Lehnert
Jet Sanderson
Jessie Winkler
Toto Lee
Doris Tampke
Lillie Morton
Anita Schrieber
Card Of Thanks To Legion and Band For Decoration Day
The Shiner Cemetery Association thanks Kolar Stanek Post American Legion the American Legion Band of Moulton local singers and each participant for conducting the impressive Decoration Day exercises and for their support and prayers.
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Kolar-Stanek
Trains Adjust Schedules for Local Lines
The Lockhart Gonzales mixed train now arrives at 10 30 a m and departs at 10 55 a m. The Waco Yoakum train arrives from Waco at 10 55 a m instead of 11 25. The 6 40 a m Yoakum to Waco arrival remains unchanged.
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Lockhart
Cuero High Graduate Named Assistant Chemistry Instructor
Harry Fehrenkamp, a Cuero High graduate now studying at San Marcos Teachers College, has been named assistant chemistry and lab instructor at the college. The Cuero Record notes this as a notable compliment for a first year student.
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Harry Fehrenkamp
Cuero High
San Marcos Teachers College
Cuero
Odds and Ends in Lumber for Quick Sale
Garbade Lumber Co offers excess stock of 1x4 1x6 1x8 and beaded ceiling at reduced prices. 1x4 per 100 lineal feet 60 cents, 1x6 at 90 cents, 1x8 at $1.20, plus miscellaneous items. Limited quantities remain.
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Nemaeos
Garbade Lumber Co
Baptist Church Preaching Schedule Next Sunday
Baptist church announces preaching services on the first Sunday of the month at 11:00 A M and 7 30 P M Sunday School begins at 10:00 A M A cordial invitation is extended to all attendees H G Fraser Pastor.
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H. G. Fraser
Immanuel Church May 1 Service With Rev Bewie
Immanuel Lutheran Church holds a May 1 2 30 pm service with Rev W H Bewie of Austin Texas speaker and director of Home Missions in the Texas District delivering a message for every member of Immanuel F Reith.
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W. H. Bewie
Austin
Texas
Immanuel F. Reith
Annual Cemetery Bazaar and Tea Held at Blohm Building
The annual Cemetery tea and bazaar takes place Saturday May 7 at the Blohm building. Community members are invited to attend to support a good cause and assist charitable efforts.
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Blohm Building
Charlottenburg School Closing Program
Charlottenburg School will present a closing program on Thursday night May 5 at 8 PM. The event features the one act play The First Day of School readings songs drills and is open to all for an enjoyable evening.
St Ludmila's Academy Receives Home Economics Commendation
State supervisor report praises St Ludmila's Academy Home Economics department for adequate library and equipment. Work is well planned, materials filed satisfactorily, and good home project work shown. Sister Helen praised. a B plus material grade and high garment standards noted. Homework records show good, worthwhile objectives. final rating to follow.
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St Ludmila’s Academy
Helen
1980 Buick Sedan in near new condition
Gonzales Texas car sale offers a well cared for 1980 Buick Sedan with under 12000 miles. Recently serviced to near new car condition and presented with favorable terms.
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Smith Motor Company
Gonzales
Texas
Yorktown to Lose Day Passenger Trains for Mixed Service
Secretary Paul A Schmidt of the chamber of commerce said the railroad commission approved the T and N O Railway application to discontinue day passenger trains and run mixed trains instead. The change takes effect not earlier than April 24 1932, ending a protracted battle by local business and shipping interests to maintain the service.
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Paul A. Schmidt
Chamber of Commerce
Railroad Commission
T. & N. O. Railway
Chamber of Commerce and Shipping
Yorktown News
Late Model Chevrolet Truck for Sale with Hardwood Body
A late model Chevrolet truck in top condition with hardwood body and new 8 plycord casings plus two spares. Previously used on a transportation route for small children with careful usage. A real bargain with clear terms offered.
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Smith Motor Company
Gonzales
Texas
San Antonio Battle of Flowers Draws Huge Attendance
Large crowds filled the Battle of Flowers in San Antonio last weekend, making it impossible to list all attendees. The event drew extensive citizen turnout, prompting the note that names could not be provided due to the sheer number of participants.
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San Antonio
Late Model Chevrolet Sport Coupe Offered At Bargain
A late model Chevrolet sport coupe with rumble seat and period tires is described as having an original finish and mechanically like new. The seller notes very limited use and presents the car as a real bargain.
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Smith Motor Company
Gonzales
Texas
Mrs Clamp and Mother Attend Visit Then Return
Mrs. C. C. Clamp of San Antonio traveled with her mother Mrs. Wm. Schaefer to visit and stayed over the weekend. Mrs. Clamp departed for San Antonio on Sunday after accompanying her mother home Saturday.
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C. C. Clamp
San Antonio
Wm. Schaefer
Annie Raindl Returns From Visit To Relatives
Miss Annie Raindl came back to Moulton Monday night after visiting relatives.
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Annie Raindl
Moulton
Lon Spann Visits Yoakum With Raindl Sisters
Lon Spann of Moulton accompanied by Misses Annie and Marie Raindl visited in Yoakum Sunday, enjoying time with friends and taking in local sights.
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Lon Spann
Moulton
Annie and
Marie Raindl
Yoakum
Louis Macha Returns to Galveston Brother’s Bedside
Louis Macha, who has been in Galveston for twenty days, joined by family from San Marcos earlier this week, accompanied them home, then returned Wednesday to be at the bedside of his brother William Macha.
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Louis, Macha
Galveston
San Marcos
Louis
Wm. Macha
Mrs Wm Green Visiting In Wilson And Lubbock
Mrs William Green is visiting relatives in Wilson North Carolina and Lubbock Texas for the week. She plans to attend social events and gatherings with friends and family while away from her home.
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Mrs. Wm. Green
Wilson and Lubbock
Track and Field District Meet Held in Victoria
District track and field contestants gathered in Victoria on April 22 and 23 for the two day meet. Participants include James Buske Ervin Stratman Elton Buesing Eugene Fischrar Glen Wagener Arnold Stane Melvin Menning Edgar Kram Virgil Leibetter Melvin Haus child. Tennis players listed Idella Othold Dennie Turek Bernita Heinsohn Geneva Seim Elvera Sander. Faculty attendees included Superintendent Leslie Principal Jones Mrs Selma Kuck Mrs T H Leslie Miss Ollie Leibetter Alf Christian and Geo M Butte. Patrons at the event included Mr and Mrs Arno Wagener Mr and Mrs Gus Seim Mrs C B Stratman Messrs Buesing C Menning and Joe Kasper. J C Jones Prin.
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James Buske
Ervin Stratman
Elton Buesing
Eugene Fischrar
Glen Wagener
Arnold Stane
Melvin Menning
Edgar Kram
Virgil Leibetter
Melvin Hauschild
Idella Othold
Dennie Turek
Bernita Heinsohn
Geneva Seim
Elvera Sander
Leslie
Jones
Selma Kuck
T. H Leslie
Ollie Leibetter
Alf Christian
Geo. M. Butte
Arno Wagener
Gus Seim
C. B. Stratman
Messrs. Buesing
C. Menning
Joe Kasper
J. C. Jones
Prin
Students From Shiner Excel in Literary and Athletic Events
Bernita Meyer wins first in Essay Writing in Class B High School. Herbert Liebhafsky and Chas Schneider take second in Music Memory. Liebhafsky places fourth in Junior Boys Declamation. Glenn Wagener earns third in Polo Vault. Wagener, Menning, Stanek, and Fischner finish fourth in the one mile relay. Hollman and Ward place eighth in Boys Debate. Hanna Pfenninger and Dorothy Jean Blohm place thirty second in Girls Debate.
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Bernita Meyer
Herbert Liebhafsky
Chas Schneider
Glenn Wagener
Melvin Menning
Arnold Stanek
Eugene Fischner
Julius Hollman
Clyde Ward
Hanna Pfenninger
Dorothy Jean Blohm
Reduced Prices at Shiner Pressing Shop
Reduced prices are now on at the Shiner Pressing Shop for men's clothing. Suits cleaned and pressed cost 50 cents while pants cost 25 cents.
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Shiner
Press Convention Elects Officers
In San Antonio on April 23 W F Norris publisher of the Thorn dale Champion was elected president of the South Texas Press Association H D Meister of the Yoakum Herald was named vice president Charles E Davis and Fred M Herndon of San Antonio were re elected treasurer and secretary New directors chosen were Ralph Bray Mission Mrs Ella Lane Shiner and Ray Carney Robstown Directors re elected were W T Curtis San Benito Henry d Surr Columbus John Weber Goliad Julian La Crosse Del Rio Henry L Edwards San Antonio and A B Schroeter Runge The editors left at noon to attend a barbecue at Boerne and visit Cascade Cavern nearby.
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San Antonio
W. F. Norris
Thorndale Champion
South Texas Press Association
H. D. Meister
The
Yoakum Herald
Charles E. Davis
Fred M. Herndon
Ralph Bray
Mission
Ella Lane
Shiner
Ray Carney
Robstown
W.T. Curtis
San Benito
Henry d Surr
Columbus
John Weber
Goliad
Julian la Crosse
del Rio
Henry L. Edwards
A. B. Schroeter
Runge
Boerne
Cascade Cavern
Judge Paulus Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Judge D A Paulus comes back to his home from Houston where he was a hospital patient for weeks after two operations. Friends express gladness at his recovery and hope he soon regains full health.
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D. A. Paulus
Houston
Judge Paulus
New Era-Herald
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Shiner Gazette
Panama
Milam
Bangkok
Optimo
Sailor
Flexo
Sion
Walters Bros. Co
Immanuel Lutheran Church
St. Ludmila’s Academy
Yorktown
Mr. E. Rank
Ernest Schultz
Bank
Farmers State Bank
Board of Directors
San Jacinto
Wilma Hillie
Gene Schulze
Leonard Valek
Raymond Dierksen
Elwood
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