Promote Olin Culberson to Railroad Commissioner
A political advocacy piece profiles a 50 year old grandfather and legionnaire who served as Hill County official and Railroad Commission employee and claims he faced pressure from big interests to abandon efforts for lower gas rates and stable business conditions. It urges electing Culberson as Railroad Commissioner, arguing the public benefits from fairness, honesty, and experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Railroad Commission
Hill County
Sons of American Legion
Olin Culberson
Pol. Adv
Navy Athletics Emphasize Teamwork and Character
The Navy values broad athletic participation over a few stars, linking sport to fitness and democracy aboard. Officers and men train together under a corps of coaches, with rigorous physical exams and a focus on loyalty, obedience, perseverance, and self discipline through athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Annapolis
Community Home Demonstration Club Meeting Recap
The Community Home Demonstration Club met July 31 at Mrs Rud Filip home with 6 members 3 visitors and Miss Elizabeth Pfeiffer present. President Rud Filip led a rope seat weaving demonstration and members reported 1886 canned containers. Next meeting set for September 12 1940 at Mrs Ed Kasper home.
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Community Home Demonstration Club
Rud. Filip
Elizabeth Pfeiffer
Rud Filip
Ed. Kasper
Picnic honors Rose Gasser at Twin Oaks barbecue
Mrs. C. R. Mondy hosted a barbecue at Twin Oaks last Sunday in honor of her daughter Rose Gasser's birthday. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gar bade, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Mikulik, Mr. and Mrs. Travis Ferrell and son of San Antonio, Mr. and Mrs. John Kattman, Mr. Phil Kenton of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Heritage of Dallas, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kempe of Corpus Christi.
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C. R. Mondy
Twin Oaks
Rose Gasser
Walter Garbade
Jeff Mikulik
Travis Ferrell and Son
San Antonio
John Kattman
Phil Kenton
Houston
Clifford Heritage
Dallas
Paul Kempe
Corpus Christi
Weevily Peas Storage Advice From County Agent
G C King Lavaca County offers a method to protect peas and beans from weevils by shelling or threshing then treating with carbon disulphide in specific container sizes. After a 36 hour fumigation the product is aired and stored. heating before final storage is advised for ready-to-eat portions.
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G. C. King
Lavaca County
Mrs. Lee Sedlmeyer Hosts Aug 8 Birthday Party
Mrs. Lee Sedlmeyer entertained Thursday night August 8 honoring her nieces Joyce and Margery Dell Johnson on their 18th and 16th birthdays. The group swam at Sulphur Park then enjoyed a chicken salad and pimento cheese lunch, pickles, chips, cookies and iced tea, followed by ice cream and cake. Attendees included Joyce and Margery Dell Johnson Lucille Porter June Carnes Audrey Glass Neva Miles Porter of Gonzales and Mary Lee Fietsam.
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Lee Sedlmeyer
Misses Joyce
Margery Dell Johnson
Sulphur Park
Sedlmeyer
Lucille Porter
June Carnes
Audrey Glass
Neva Miles Porter
Gonzales
Mary Lee Fietsam
Mrs. Sedlmeyer
United Gas Pipe Line Picnic Set at New Braunfels
United Gas Pipe Line Co to hold its San Antonio district annual picnic at Landa Park New Braunfels on Saturday August 17. More than 900 attendees expected with 80 golfers already signed for a 930 a.m. tourney on the municipal course. Activities include baseball and swimming, a 6 p.m. barbecue supper, a district orchestra concert and an open air dance. Last year 600 attended. invitations this year total about 1000.
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San Antonio
United Gas Pipe Line Company
Landa Park
New Braunfels
E. F. Humes
Humes
Local Social Notes From Brenham and Shiner Area
Mrs Hattie Green of Brenham hosted Mrs Alvina Wolters last week. Miss Geneva Seim resumes activity after illness. City Bakery exterior repainted. Paul Kasper and family began homeward trip to Tampa Florida after visiting Texas towns. Misses Dorothy and Anna Marie Muras and Mrs Anton Navratil hosted luncheon for guests in Dallas Century Room. Joseph Muras family visiting Cor Miss Gussie Mae Eschenburg visiting Houston relatives. Larry Lee Sedlmeyer spent time in Fintonia with grandparents Geo Gabitsch. P O Kempe of Corpus Christi visited Shiner relatives. accompanied home by Mrs Kempe after two weeks with kin in Shiner Waelder.
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Hattie Green
Brenham
Alvina Wolters
Geneva Seim
Texas
Paul Kasper
Tampa
Fla
Dorothy
Anna Marie Muras
Shiner
Anton Navratil
Vivian
Century
Hotel Adolphus
Dallas
Joseph Muras
Corpus Christi
Gussie Mae Eschenburg
Houston
Larry Lee Sedlmeyer
Fintonia
Geo. Gabitsch
P. O. Kempe
Waelder
Adla Tab Relief Promises Stomach Comfort At Stores
An advertisement claiming Adla Tab relieves burning gnawing stomach pains from excess acid promises fast relief. It suggests neutralizing acid and allows eating as desired, urging readers to buy at their drug stores for relief or money back.
Vegetable Laxative With Proved Feature
A vegetable laxative offers relief from constipation and related issues through a combination of plant ingredients. The product’s main ingredient is described as an intestinal tonic laxative that helps tone sluggish bowel muscles. A small bedtime dose is typically effective.
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Texans
Humble Oilg Refining CO
W. Tieken
Prof
Shiner, Texas
Yoakum
Mattress Factory
Makers of
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Florence
National Wood
DREFT
CAMAY
Kellogg’s
Libby
Culberson
Navy Athletics
Weevily
United Gas Pipe Line CO
G. W. Eschenburg
E. J. Wesselsky Pressing Shop
The
Piece Goods News
Sunshine Graham
Hearts Delight
Las Palmas
Te Hajek
Mney
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