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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1936
Page
1
Monday afternoon at the Buske Gin Willie Kloesel reported the first bale of 1986 cotton weighing 496 pounds. It was classed middling and sold to C. B. Welhausen & Co. for 134 cents.
The record lists first bale dates from July 27 year to 1932 with growers including Ben Bolech Edwin Pohler Louis Tomek Kokernot Victor Kurtz Joe Hranitzky. Bales sold for prices ranging from 6 to 165 cents reflecting local market activity and farm gate pricing across multiple decades.
John P. Kurtz delivered the second bale of cotton and the first 1986 bale received by Farmers Gin. The bale weighed 500 pounds, classified middling, and sold to C. B. Welhausen & Co. for 13 cents per pound.
Moulton received its first bale on Saturday afternoon, August 1, raised by Adolph Pesek and ginned by the F. J. Kubenka gin in Kamensky. The bale weighed 490 pounds and sold to Ed Boehm and Sons for 15 cents per pound.
Farmers wage a strenuous poison campaign against pests threatening cotton yields. Once promising crops now look to produce only a half crop as insect damage escalates in the field amid concerns for the season’s prospects.
The examining trial for Joe Hrncir, accused of killing John Kolar, was held in Moulton on Friday at 10 a.m. Defense was Atty C L Stavinoha, with County Atty Paul Fertsch for the State. Bond set at 8000 dollars. Hrncir remanded to jail for bond and Grand Jury action.
The new serial The Great Air Mystery debuts at the Palace with Friday and Saturday showings of chapter one and promises twelve chapters to follow. The notice invites kids and adults to attend and not miss an installment.
Tonite in Shiner every business man is urged to attend at City Hall for a special session. Officials say attendance vital for local commerce plans.
John J. Kasper died after a short illness at Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio following an operation. Born August 6 1873 at old Flatonia he lived in Shiner twenty years then moved to Alice in 1928. Survived by his wife Jaromina Baca two daughters Isabel Ondrusek and Angeline Nove, a son Ben Kasper five grandchildren mother Mrs Anna Kasper and siblings in Shiner and Hermleigh. Mass and funeral were held with rites at home church cemetery, attended by family and friends. Pallbearers included nephews and local relatives.
The Shiner Drug Co offers an old time Ice Cream Soda as a weekend special at the very low price of 5c.
W L Martin is once more at home and in good health following several weeks in the local hospital.
The United Dr Luther Church announces Sunday School at 9 a.m. and Divine Service at 10 a.m. An English service in Dreyer is at 8 p.m. Tuesdays feature a monthly 8 p.m. business meeting. August 6-8 events run 8 p.m. Thursday. Senior Luther League Surprise planned. Wednesday August 12 Ladies Aid in Dreyer. Gospel lesson Luke 16 1 9. Rev. Richard Schuetze urges wise self denial and mercy through deeds.
Immanuel Lutheran Church invites worshipers to a German service Sunday at 10 30 A M and a Sunday School session at 9 45 A M led by Pastor A Bohot. Everyone is welcome to attend.
After a month’s vacation Rev Guyon will lead morning and evening services at 11 A M and 8 P M next Sunday. The membership and all friends of the congregation are urged to be present.
The Chamber of Commerce will hold a regular session this Thursday promptly at 8 p m with W C Schmidt serving as president.
J. W. Burns, pastor, leads Sunday School at 10 a.m. with preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 8 p.m. Congregation invited to worship.
The Shiner Chapter No. 272 schedules its regular meeting for next Tuesday night August 11 at 8 o clock. Mrs. Alvina Wolters serves as W M and presiding officer.
The first regular fall meeting of Shiner High School P T A will be at City Hall Thursday August 18 at 4 o'clock. Mrs. A L Valek presides and urges strong attendance to discuss school opening plans.
A mass meeting is called for business men at City Hall to decide on future Trades Days with local officials presenting options and inviting input from attendees. The event aims to outline dates, arrangements, and possible locations for upcoming trade events.
Mrs. A. F. Brosch departed Sunday for Wichita Falls to spend several weeks with her son, Dr. E. A. Brosch, while he pursues his professional duties.
Geo Janssen completed contracts between Yoakum and Cuero and used spare time to install a maple floor inside the Shiner Bakery during the current week.
Interest grows as a runoff primary on August 22 nears in Gonzales County voters will nominate a district attorney and vote in two precinct races. A business meeting call urges every local institution to send a representative at 8 o clock to discuss Trades Days, including filling stations and garages.
Henry S. Paulus leads a four candidate race in the district attorney runoff setup. He holds a strong lead over Al vin P. Mueller of Seguin by about seventeen hundred votes in unofficial returns from the first primary. Paulus is a Gonzales county figure and is believed to secure the B. Duncan Davis voters’ support in the runoff.
In Gonzales County voters backed Davis, a native son, in the first race. With a decision looming between two nonresidents, Paulus is favored to win.
Voters should back Henry Paulus of Yoakum over Alvin Mueller of Seguin for county office. Paulus is an able attorney and civic minded, active in community, district, and state affairs, and will back forward movements. He is a Democrat who supports party principles.
Henry Paulus is expected to be the Democratic nominee for district attorney, with Gonzales county supporters of B Duncan Davis not voting for Paulus in the first primary. Nevertheless a large majority in Gonzales county is anticipated to join the district in backing Paulus of Yoakum in the August 22 primary.
The Gonzales Inquirer advocates for Henry S. Paulus in the 25th Judicial District DA race and predicts many runoff votes from Duncan Davis supporters. The paper cites Paulusian qualifications and fitness as the chief reasons.
A brief public notice urges workers to take time off to vote in the August 22 run off primary. The advisory stresses citizens should exercise their right and employers should accommodate voting. The notice notes the election date and asks for compliance with local election rules.
All farmers with onion and garlic culls on the Compress wharves must clear them by next Monday August 10 or management will dispose of them. The area must be cleared to make room for cotton.
Gus Jaehne, a leading figure in the rural community, suffered severe burns Friday night while trying to save his cattle from a barn fire. He lost two cows, corn and oats, harness and a wagon, and sustained burns to his hands and face. He escaped after 10 PM, saving six head, with friends expressing sympathy for his injuries.
Reverend J W Burns wrapped up a revival at Dreyer last week and eleven candidates were immersed in the Shiner Baptist Church baptismal pool on Wednesday night. Those baptized included Robi Moore and wife, Moore’s son and daughter, Jim Turk and son, Frieda Hillian, Mrs J P Boothe and Johnnie Turk and wife. Recent additions to the Shiner Church include Mrs Albert Bargman, Mr and Mrs R L Allert, Edwin Pohler, Rev J W Burns and wife, and Miss Georgia Hodanek.
The City Lunch Room will be ready to serve Saturday morning at the former City Garage building. A free dance will be given Sunday night. Read their ad on another page.
Grace Moor leads a merry caper as she tempts a monarch in The King Steps Out staged at Palace Sun and Mon. The production features nimble comic mischief and royal intrigue in a light operetta setting.
Mrs. Anna Tuelfel from In dustry was a guest in the Louis Wendel home last week.
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