Shiner Man Victim of Elaborate Swindle
Louis Trautwein of Shiner, a retired businessman known for prudence, reports a complex swindle by a Dallas led group. Over months, brokers posed as secure investors trading depleted stocks for rising ones, involving names Ross Miller Rasbach Noonan and others. Trautwein tracked the crime with police help, NOonan jailed in Hallettsville. loss estimated near 12000 dollars, with ongoing efforts to arrest the full Chicago based gang.
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County Capital
Louis Trautwein
Shiner
Trautwein
Gazette
Chicago
New York
Montreal
Canada
Rasbach
Switzerland
Corpus Christi
T. F. Noonan
3 Po
Esperson
Houston
J.M Canon
Houchins
Noonan
Hallettsville
Texas
San Antonio
Bureau of Investigation
Hicks Woods
Woods
Ranger
Norfleet
Noonan Granted Bond in Hallettsville Case
T. F. Noonan of San Antonio was released on $2500 bond at Hallettsville and will await action by the grand jury. He waived examining trial before Justice Strickler. His lawyer was H. G. Nami of San Antonio, while the State was represented by Paul H. Fertsch, County attorney of this county.
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T. F. Noonan
San Antonio
Hallettsville
Justice Strickler
H. G. Nami
Paul H. Fertsch
Warning to Farmers on Qualla Seed Price
Farmers are urged they can still buy Qualla Pedigreed Seed at $250 per bushel, with price increases possible anytime. Act now and contact authorized agent Ernest Zappe at Rt. 1, Shiner, to secure supply.
New Business Hours Set For Shiner Town
Local merchants in Shiner agree to a new weekly schedule with weekday hours from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday hours from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. This marks a coordinated change across shops in the town.
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Discusses Industrial Code Amendments
The session led by President J. Waldrep and Secretary L. E. Denmark focused on amendments to industrial codes. Attendees endorsed rulings and pledged Shiner business interests will comply where changes are needed. Nearby social notes mention Mrs Gus Walters and guests visiting San Antonio. Quentin B Schaefer and wife of Houston called on relatives.
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Pres
J. Waldrep
Sect. L. E. Denmark
Chamber of Commerce
Semi Weekly Farm News and Shiner Gazette price notice
A joint advertisement lists the sale price of two newspapers at $2.00 for a full year. It notes the combined subscription offer applies to the Semi Weekly Farm News and the Shiner Gazette, inviting readers to subscribe for a year.
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Farm News
Shiner Gazette
United Dr Luther Church Service and Message
The United Dr Luther Church lists 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 30 a m Divine Service Gospel thought Jesus wept over Jerusalem urging self examination Will the Lord weep over you because thou will not come There is no evening service as the pastor preaches at Cuero Lutheran Church Wednesday 8 p m Choir practice Quote Without Sunday there can never be a successful American Republic Rev Richard Schutze extends a friendly welcome
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Jesus
Jerusalem
Cuero
American Republic
Joseph Cook
Richard Schutze
Piano Recital by Mrs Fuller at High School Friday
Mrs A L Fuller announces a free piano recital by her music class at the High School Auditorium Friday night at 8 o clock. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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A. L. Fuller
First NRA Offense Reported in Fort Worth
Giddings News notes the first NRA violation case in Fort Worth last week. A flour miller bought wheat before the tax, produced flour with the tax, and faced a $1500 fine and padlocking of his business. NRA penalties include a $500 fine or six months in prison or both, with daily penalties for each violation.
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NRA
Fort Worth
Giddings News
Forty Cent Cotton In 1918 Sells At Loss Here
Bay City Tribune reports fifty seven bales of cotton stored since 1918 sold yesterday to Aaron Greenberg for about $50 per bale. The seller bore a cash loss of around $10,000 plus interest, storage, and risk costs, effectively doubling the financial hit over fifteen years. Storage damage due to long storage noted.
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Aaron Greenberg
Bay City Tribune
School notes on textbook returns and fall schedule
Students who have drawn public school textbooks for summer use should return them Saturday morning August 19. Many must be returned to Austin before new texts replace them. School begins September 4 and teachers meet at the school building Saturday September 2 at 4 p.m.
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Austin
Shiner Business Men's Club holds regular meeting
The Shiner Business Men's Club met at Goode Lock Café with President A H Kas par presiding. Committees were formed for entertainment community chest vigilance and cotton picker outreach. A report on a Taylor highway meeting was given and plans discussed for NRA instructions and related expenses. The session adjourned after a brief discussion and adjournment motion.
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Shiner Business Men’s Club
Goodelock Cafe
A. H. Kaspar
L. E. Denmark
Paul R. Otto
C. S.T. Meyer
Richter
C. J. Garbade
Wd Herder
Darilek
Peck Welhausen
Ella E. Lane
L. EB
Denmark
H. H. Striebeck
San Antonio
Pres
E. C. Merseburger
Com. Siems
Mersebur
Taylor
Com. Seims
T. Meyer
Merseburger
Austin
C. J. Waldrep
C. J. Garbadé
Pres. Waldrep
Chamber of Commerce
City Auditorium
NRA
NRA Emblem Rules Limit Unauthorized Use by Public
Regulators allow publishers and advertisers to engrave and reproduce the NRA eagle emblem only with written statements signed under the president's agreement. A $500 fine or six months' imprisonment applies for violations under the recovery administration. Advertisers must attach a 11-4 inch sticker to the statement, obtainable via post office after compliance. James Dunn and Gloria Stuart star in THE GIRL IN 419 at Palace Theatre Friday and Saturday. Miss Ima Culberson and Miss Margaret Hutchinson of Edna visited Mrs. Gus Wolters last week.
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NRA
The
Recovery Administration
James Dunn
Gloria Stuart
Girl
Palace Theatre
Ima Culberson
Margaret Hutchinson
Edna
Gus Wolters
Mrs Bohmann Takes Sit-Up Step After Illness
Mrs Anna Bohmann has been ill for two weeks and is now able to sit up. The recovery is welcomed by her numerous friends.
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Anna Bohmann
Salute to Shiner Broadcast by Millers of San Antonio
The Millers of San Antonio will air a salute to Shiner next Thursday morning at 7 o clock over station WOAI in San Antonio.
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Millers of
San Antonio
Shiner
WOAI
Cotton Report Shows Record Bale Intake at Public Weighing
Public Weigher Roeder reports 1495 bales of cotton received up to Tuesday night August 165th, with 431 bales for the same date last year. The figures indicate a strongest year for receipts and reflect seasonal demand in the region.
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Roeder
P T A at City Library Plans Tea and Open School Tea
Members of the High School P T A met at the City Library for a regular session. New president Mrs Wm Wendtland Jr led the meeting while committees reported a $12.20 magazine sale commission. Chair Mrs Vale praised the effort, and inspection of folding chairs was assigned to Mrs Alfred Schramm and Miss Selma Rogge. Plans for an election day Tea and a school opening program were set, with no September teacher reception.
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Parent Teacher Association
Wm. Wendtland Jr
Vale
Ways and
Valek
Alfred Schramm
John Valenta
Herbert Siems
Adolf Valek
Otto Dreyer
Emma Runk
Misa Selma Rogge
P.T. A
Hodanek Family Reports Agatha’s Condition Improved
Mrs. Frank Hodanek and daughter Mrs. Philip Roth schmitt of Hallettsville returned from Alpine where they were with their daughter and sister Miss Agatha Hodanek principal of Kokernot school and Sul Ross State Teachers College student. Her friends will be glad to know her condition is much improved.
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Frank Hodanek
Philip Rothschmitt
Hallettsville
Alpine
Agatha Hodanek
Agatha
Kokernot School
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Fall Hats Debut at Ricky Ree Shop
The Ricky Ree Shop unveils new fall hats adding seasonal headwear to its lineup. Shoppers can expect a range of styles and colors featured in the store window and online catalog.
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Ricky- Ree Shop
Cotton Opening Fast in Heat Matures Section Crop
The recent hot spell has ripened cotton early, leaving fields white with the fleecy staple. Since last week’s government estimate of 12,314,000 bales the market has declined. A few pickers have been hired as farmers help one another. market on Wednesday forenoon stood at 8.5 percent.
Martin Returns to San Antonio After Business Visit
W. L. Martin, after tending to his business interests on Monday, returned to San Antonio on Tuesday.
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W. L. Martin
San Antonio
El Campo Visit With Emil Stuter Over Weekend
Harry Buenger of El Campo visited with Emil Stuter over the weekend, sharing time and conversation during a short stay.
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Harry Buenger
el Campo
Emil Stuter
Catiten Wolters Returns From State University Summer School
Catiten Wolters has completed a session at State University summer school and is now back home. The program focused on courses in her major and included practical projects with campus instructors. She resumes local activities and plans to share insights from the program with family and friends.
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Catiten Wolters
State University
Summer Schoo
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Stetson
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Gregory
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