Terracing as a remedy for soil loss urged by local officials
Vocational agriculture instructor W E Kingen and La Vaca County Commissioner O C Burkett press terracing to prevent gullying and conserve soil and plant food. They offer access to six ton Caterpillar and twelve foot grader for three dollars per hour through independent contractors, inviting school districts to arrange meetings. Also advertises a 1929 Ford Model A Sport Roadster for sale by Smith Motor Company in Gonzales, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Burkett
Lavaca County
W. E. Kingen
Bargain Matinee at Palace Theatre Saturday
Notice announces a Bargain Matinee at the Palace Theatre starting Saturday August 16 with two afternoon shows and admission at 10 and 15 cents. Also notes a P T A regular meeting today at City Hall 4 PM and the start of a new residence project for Mr and Mrs Geo Seydler on North Avenue built by F P Meisenhelder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
North Avenue
Geo. Seydler
F.P. Meisenhelder
W. F. Robertson
Gonzales Inquirer
Mrs Hy Stindt Leaves for Pasteur Institute
Mrs Hy Stindt departed last Friday for the Pasteur Institute in Austin for rabies treatment after a cat bite. While feeding eight cats, an accident during supper prep led to a bite. her husband euthanized all eight cats and sent heads to Austin, where one head tested rabid. She reports being pleasantly located and doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy Stindt
Pasteur Institute
Austin
Ford Tourings for under $100 at Smith Motor Co
Don't be mislead. See what we have to offer before buying. One lot of 1926 Ford Tourings all under $100. We want to take a cheap Ford Touring or Roadster in on every one to supply the demand for cotton pickers now. Smith Motor Company of Gonzales, Texas.
Death of Baby Louis Mucka in Gonzales Texas
The two year old Louis Mucka died after chewing many cold tablet pills while left at home during cotton picking. He grew stiff and died despite hospital care overnight. Funeral held last Friday and burial in Catholic cemetery. Also listed is a 1927 Chevrolet truck in A-1 condition with heavy duty rubber, closed Fisher cab, stake body, terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf Mucka
Chevrolet
Smith Motor Company
Gonzales
Texas
Public Weigher Reports Cotton Bales Weighed
L. M. Roeder, public weigher, reports total cotton bales weighed up to Tuesday night August 12, 3924. The same date in the prior year shows 285 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Roeder
Shiner Precinct 3 Contests Public Weigher Race
O C Henkhaus received 679 votes and L M Roeder 681 in the July primary public weigher race. Henkhaus filed a protest seeking a recount in the precinct contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
O.C. Henkhaus
L. M. Roeder
Henkhaus
District Meeting of American Legion Attended by Officials
O S T Meyer Hugo Pohler Wm Reichardt and Thomas Hughs attended the American Legion District Meeting in Ganado Sunday. The Campo and Ganado Legion bands and the Bay City Drum and Bugle Corps provided music. Speakers included Department Commander Cox of Austin Post Commander Dr Dunning of Gonzales Division Commander Wred Fehrenkamp of Moulton and L C Chapman of San Antonio War Bureau Regional Mgr. It also marked the Ladies Auxiliary district meeting with a big noon barbecue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. T. Meyer
Hugo Pohler
Wm _ Reichardt
Thomas Hughs
American Legion
Ganado
The
I Campo Legion
Ganado Legion
Bay City Legion Post
Cox
Austin
Dr Dunning
Gonzales
Wred Fehrenkamp
Moulton
L. C. Chapman
For Sale 1928 Chevrolet Touring
A 1928 Chevrolet Touring offered by Smith Motor Co. in original finish. The car has been in storage about nine months and presents an outstanding value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Motor Co
Gonzales
Texas
Chamber of Commerce hears census survey from farm project
The Chamber of Commerce last Thursday night saw strong attendance and interest as vocational instructor W. E K. Kingen presented a census survey of twenty farms. He announced that Chas. Hrnck of Sweet Home would speak on tomato development, address set for Thursday night September 4, inviting all farmers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
W. E K. Kingen
Chas. Hrnck
Sweet Home
Baytown visitors join O. G. Blohm home hosting
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Seydler of Baytown motored here for a visit at the O. G. Blohm home. They were accompanied by Mrs. Louise Seydler, who has been visiting in Baytown. Schulenburg Sticker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Seydler
Baytown
O. G. Blohm
Louise Seydler
Schulenburg Sticker
Mrs Birkman and daughter to visit New York City
Mrs W F Birkman and her daughter Miss Jean Birkman will travel to New York City to visit Dr Fred Birkman and family for the rest of the summer. Their many friends regret that Mrs Birkman and family are giving up their homes in Gonzales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Birkman
Jean Birkman
New York City
Fred Birkman
Pink Eye in Our Community
A Vocational Agricultural Teacher warns farmers about pink eye in cattle and horses caused by sun exposure. He recommends temporary shade, boric acid eye cleansing, and a nitrate of silver solution treatment of 10 grains to the ounce of water, applied daily for three days then every other day until relief.
1928 Chevrolet Cabriolet needs a good used car trade
Classic 1928 Chevrolet Cabriolet with original finish, all new Firestone tires, new battery, and in excellent condition. Owner seeks a fair trade for a good used car.
A Disappointing Vacation
S. P. Brooks Jr. and his wife visited Corpus Christi from Waco. After lunch a car lock was broken and a suitcase with Mrs Brooks clothing and jewelry disappeared. Police had not located the missing items as press time approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Brooks Jr
Waco
Corpus Christi
Mrs. Brooks
Shiner Public School Opens September 8
Leslie from State University announced the opening date for Shiner Public School set for Monday September 8. With vacation nearing its end, students face about three more weeks before school resumes and sports activities may begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
The
State University
Shiner
Paint Petal Guessing Contest at Temple Lumber Co
The Paint Petal guessing contest during a Lucky Day promotion at Temple Lumber Co. drew visitors who guessed the jar’s petals. Prizes included paint gallons and quarts awarded to Gus Seim, B E O Tenberg III, Margaret Leslie, W B Wright, O W Emken, and Emma Runk for closest or exact totals. R Anderson of Houston led the demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Lumber Co
Gus Seim
B.E. O. Tenberg III
Margaret Leslie
W.B. Wright
O. W. Emken
Emma
Shiner High appoints Mrs Pohler to Speech Department
Mrs Edwin Pohler will head the Public Speaking and Expression Department at Shiner High School for the 1930 31 term. She is enrolling pupils and arranging classes for the opening of school. Interested persons should see her at once. The school is fortunate to secure her services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Pohler
Shiner High School
Farmers Car Lots Shipping Cattle Sheep and Hogs
On the second Monday in August cattle sheep and hogs will be shipped. The date falls on the thirteenth. People with items to ship should notify Leo Hub ner Frank Tassler Jr or Herman Caka at least six days prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Hubner
Frank Tassler Jr
Herman Caka
Late Model Chevrolet Landau Sedan Seeks Buyer
Late model Chevrolet Landau Sedan in new blue black finish with disc wheels to match. Upholstery like new, fully equipped. Terms.
Mrs. L A Billimek of Dallas Visits Relatives
Mrs. L A Billimek of Dallas is visiting relatives and friends, accompanying notes indicate she will travel through the area to see kin and social connections. Local residents expect a cordial reception and small gatherings during the stay.
P. T. A. Meeting Urged for City Hall Today At 4
All members are urged to be present today for the P. T. A. meeting at the new City Hall, promptly at 4 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New City Hall
Correction in card of thanks for Mrs Annie Wehl family
A correction appears for the card of thanks from the children of Mrs. Annie Wehl in the Gazette. A misspelling changed Mrs Edwin Othold to Mrs Edwin Otto and the newspaper notes the error and corrects it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Wehl
Edwin Otto
Edwin Othold
Gazette Corrects Deep Well Depth At Kurtz Pool
A correction notes the Kurtz swimming pool well depth was mis-stated as 1700 feet last week. The correct depth is 700 feet. The error added 1000 feet too much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurtz Swimming Pool
The
Gazette
1928 Chevrolet Coupe Reconditioned with New Rubber
Fully re conditioned and equipped Chevrolet coupe from 1928 with practically new tires. Terms available.
Change of Schedule for Local Trains
New timetable effective last Sunday shows the Yoakum to Waco morning train unchanged, arriving Shiner at 6 40. The return Waco to Shiner train now arrives after noon at 112 p m. The Lockhart mixed train now arrives at 12 30 p m and stays until 1 15 p m before returning to Lockhart.
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Yoakum
Waco
Shiner
Lockhart
Mrs O C Henkhaus and Walter Visit Corpus and Valley
Mrs O C Henkhaus and Walter are traveling and visiting locations in Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley, with aims to sightsee and meet local contacts. The trip highlights regional landmarks and cultural spots as part of a broader itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. O. C. Henkhaus and
Walter
Corpus
The
Valley
Grandi Brothers Open Week of Engagement in Shiner
Grandi Brothers opened a week's run Monday night to a full house in Shiner. The company, well known locally, presented a new play that evening to popular favor. Music was particularly entertaining. The pair will continue through the week with clean, entertaining bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandi Brothers
Grandi’s
Shiner
Poultry Producers Association to Meet at Old City Hall
A meeting of the Poultry Producers Association is set for tonight at 8 30 PM in the Old City Hall. The event invites all members to discuss association matters and upcoming poultry industry issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Poultry Producers Association
Old City Hall
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Terracing
Gonzales, Texas
Mrs. Hy. Stindt
Smith Motor Company of
Gonzaies, Texas
Kayser and Rollins
Imc
Baby Louis Mucka
Wolters Brothers Company
Shiner High Expression Department
Grandi
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