Bermuda and Johnson Grass Rise in Texas Farms
East Texas forage grasses study by Texas A&M shows Bermuda and Johnson grass have high protein content up to 8 percent in spring and top minerals like phosphoric acid and lime. Grain of interest grows as livestock numbers rise, with more farmers requesting plantings than CCC and WPA capacity. County Agent G. C. King notes large soil building payments in 1939 for sodding over 16,000 acres by 1,512 farmers.
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Bermuda
Johnson
Texas
Terrace Channel
East
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
R. R. Lancaster
Texas A. and M. Extension Service
CCC Boys
WPA
Bunjes Demonstration Club Holds Meeting at Bunjes School
The Bunjes Demonstration Club met at the Bunjes School with Mrs. Chovanetz as hostess. Minutes were read and approved. Fifteen members, two visitors and one new member added. A&M Short Course delegate reported. The club has canned 2005 containers and will prepare a flood relief box. A picnic was set for August 4. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Wehmann’s home on Sept. 26. Visitors welcome.
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Bunjes
Bunjes School
Chovanetz
Birthday Party for Victor Patek at Parents Home
A birthday party was hosted Thursday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Patek in honor of their son Victor. Attendees included numerous Patek relatives and friends, with a late lunch of Shiner Beer and iced tea. Departures followed at 1:30 AM wishing Victor many more birthdays.
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Chas. Patek
Victor
Laddie Patek
Fred Veit
Jim Patek
Chas. Veit
Jerome Patek
Tom Kercho
John Veit
Joe Patek
Hugo Koether
Evelyn Berger
Frankie Patek
Freddie Hartl
Victor Patek
Maurine Koether
Viola Kercho
Charlie Joseph Patek
Annie
Albina Vavricka
Yoakum
Balusek Visit to Relatives Noted in Re fugio
Henry Balusek Jr of Re fugio is visiting his cousin Emil Balusek Jr. The brief social note records their familial relation and travel, indicating a family gathering or informal visit within the region.
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Henry Balusek Jr
Refugio
Emil Balusek Jr
Life Insurance Endures Through Wars and Crises
A Shiner Texas notice extols life insurance as a steadfast shield across U S history. Listing wars from 1846 to 1938 and financial panics from 1851 to 1929, it frames insurance as proven protection during turmoil. The ad promotes Joseph Maras with a Shiner phone listing as the contact.
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Mexico
Cuba
Germany
Belgium
United States
Black Friday—Stock Exchange
Pe Agara
Jeceph Maras
Shiner, Texas
Second Class Mail Notice for Shin er Texas Publication
Entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Shin er Texas under the act of Congress of March 1 1876.
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Shiner
Texas
Birthday Celebration for Glorie Ann Som merlatte
Little Miss Glorie Ann Som merlatte turned six on Friday August 2 as thirty guests gathered. Children played games while mothers carded 42 with Mrs Stratman high Mrs Behlen low and Mrs Filip high cut. A lunch with iced tea and punch followed as guests wished many more birthdays.
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Glorie Ann Sommerlatte
C. B. Stratman
John Behlen
Ad. Filip
Victor Pulkrabek Celebrates 25th Birthday in Houston
Victor Pulkrabek celebrated his 25th birthday Sunday with a turkey and chicken dinner and Shiner beer. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Sager. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Boehm. Mrs. H. McChesney of Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Dreyer and Doris Marie. Mr. and Mrs. A. Velek and baby. Edvin Velek. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Caka and son. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Caka and son. Friends wished him 75 more birthdays.
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Victor Pulkrabek
W. C. Sager
Herman Boehm
H. McChesney
Houston
Julius Dreyer
Doris Marie
A. Velek
Edvin Velek
Pete Caka
Joe Caka
Victor
Modern Priscellas Hold Tuesday Group Meeting
The Modern Priscellas met last Tuesday afternoon with Miss Aline Zappe as hostess. Only two guests attended, Mesdames Percy Garbade and Lester Noll Kampfer, as summer flowers adorned the living room and table centerpiece. Gussie Mae Eschenburg and Angelyn Krause were appointed to plan a formal event, and the hostess’s mother helped serve a luncheon. The group will meet next with Mrs. James Buske as hostess.
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Aline Zappe
Percy Garbade
Lester Nollkamper
Gussie Mae Eschenburg
Angelyn Krause
James Buske
20 Mule Team at the Palace Theatre tease
Joe A Roeder of Wharton spent the weekend in the parental home. Mr and Mrs M G Etzel of Coupland visited relatives in Shiner. The Gazette mentions a Wallace Beery film described as daring and humorous. The Palace Theatre presents 20 Mule Team on Sunday and Monday. Paul Kasper of Florida paid a pleasant visit to the Gazette office.
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M. G. Etzel
Coupland
Shiner
California
Wallace Beery
Palace Theatre
Gazette Office
Paul Kasper
Florida
Paul
Lavaca County Farm Count From 1940 Census
The number of farms in Lavaca County Texas shown by the 1940 Census returns totals 4191 as of April 1 1940. This compares with figures on January 1 1935 and April 1 1930. The 1940 count is preliminary and subject to correction.
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Lavaca
Texas
Health Officer Warns on Food Poisoning at Outings
Health officials in Austin urge careful food handling and strict refrigeration to prevent outbreaks across the state. Dr. Geo W. Cox notes heat and humidity foster bacteria, advising fresh, clean foods, thorough hand washing, minimal handling, proper wrapping, and keeping prepared items under 50 degrees F until use.
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Austin
Tex
Geo. W. Cox
Dr. Cox
Local visits highlight weekend in town
Mrs Vera Roberson of Luling spent the weekend with relatives here. District Clerk and Mrs Gus J Strauss visited here Monday evening. M A Hobbs candidate for representative was a visitor here Friday. Henry Richter of San Antonio was a business visitor here Thursday.
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Vera Roberson
Luling
Gus J. Strauss
M. A. Hobbs
Henry Richter
San Antonio
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Chevrolet
Shiner Motor Sales
Yoakum Mattress Factory Makers of
Ea & White
G. C. King
Lavaca County
Bunjes Dem
Joe A. Roeder
Wharton
Spoetzl Brewery
Culberson
Laverne Hill
John Jr
Pomamionioger
Eilert
Boehm Motor Sales
Goetz
M. Roeder
McAlester Fuel Company
Ee Ee Et Ee Ee Op Ee
First National Bank of Shiner
Ee Hha
Sherwin- Tete Veta
Y Lacey Er
Bamhace Lumber Co
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