Roeder Declared Nominee After Recount in Public Weigher Race
In a July primary recount of two Shiner boxes County nominee L M Roeder won by 12 votes. County Chairman D A Palus presided with several committee members and counsel for Roeder present. 54 ballots were discarded for nonpayment of poll tax and final tally gave Roeder the victory.
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Shiner
L. M. Roeder
D. A. Palus
J. W. Boothe
Yoakum
Wm. Hillmer
Moulton
E. W. Gallia
Moravia
Mr. Telschik
Sublime
Jerome Mladenko
Koerth
H. J. Strauss
Hallettsville
Ed Herd
Wagner Prasek Wedding in Austin Shiner News
Marvin Wagner married Miss Mary Prasek at St Edwards Chapel in Austin. Mary is daughter of V J Prasek Hallettsville. Marvin is son of John Wagner Shiner. The couple hosted a breakfast reception with Shiner guests R J Strauss and Richard Jr. The Gazette extends congratulations for a long, happy marriage. A dog bite incident involving Richard Grandi occurred nearby. dog killed and head sent to Pasteur Institute. report later favorable. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wm J Willke Boerne Mrs R Weber San Antonio and Mrs H V Schumann New Braunfels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Dan Cupid
Marvin Wagner
Mary Prasek
St Edwards University At Austin
V. J. Prasek
Hallettsville
Our County
John Wagner
St Edwards
State University
St Louis University
Drs. Wagner, Boyle and Darilek
Shinerite
R. J. Strauss
Richard Jr
Austin
Richard Grandi
Wm J. Willke
Boerne
R. Weber
San Antonio
H. V. Schumann
New Braunfels
O. H. Deutsch
E. H. Willmann
Shiner Public School Opens With New Plan And Faculty
The 1930 1931 term begins September 8 with staggered registration for juniors seniors sophomores and freshmen to allow one on one course planning. A two hour faculty meeting September 5 6 will organize and plan the year. The school announces a new course of study ethics code and rules with copies for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
T. H. Leslie
J. C. Jones
Mabel Merrem
Geo. Butte
Alf Christian
W. E. Kingen
Gladys Tomlinson
Ollie Leibetter
Selma Kasper
Walter Garba
Merrem Family Visits From Houston
Mr and Mrs Elmo Merrem and daughter Mary Elizabeth traveled from Houston arriving Sunday. Mrs Merrem and the child stayed on for an extended visit.
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Elmo Merrem
Mary Elizabeth
Houston
Mrs E G Buske and James Visit Austin Sunday
Mrs E G Buske and James along with Mrs C B Welhausen Mary Catherine Ray and Saunders Richter spent Sunday in Austin detailing a pleasant outing with family remarks and notes of travel.
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E G. Buske
James
C. B. Welhausen
Mary Catherine
Ray
Saunders Richter
Austin
Reports on bale totals weighed and compressed
Public weigher L M Roeder reports 4683 bales weighed up to Tuesday night August 19. The same date last year stood at 974. Shiner Compress states 8775 bales compressed to date.
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L. M. Roeder
Shiner Compress
Shipments Planned for Farmers Car Lots August
Cattle sheep and hogs will be shipped on the second Monday in August the tenth. Notify Leo Hubner Frank Tassler Jr or Herman Caka six days before shipping with any consignments.
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Leo Hubner
Frank Tassler Jr
Herman Caka
Civil Service Examination Saturday
A class of eleven reported for the examination last Saturday conducted by A A Schramm and Elvin Koether in the High School building. Four out of town applicants came from Yoakum Yorktown San Antonio and New Braunfels with the last town providing the only woman applicant. Seven local men took the examination though the government did not release any names.
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A. A. Schramm
Elvin Koether
Yoakum
Yorktown
San Antonio
New Braunfels
Ganter Family Guests in Galveston Visit
Mrs. J. B. Ganter and her children of Galveston are guests at the H. Bozka home during a short stay, enjoying hospitality and local surroundings.
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J. B. Ganter
Galveston
H. Bozka
Mrs O C Henkhaus Sr Dies at Rosebud Funeral Set
Relatives learned Tuesday of the death of Mrs. O. C. Henkhaus Sr at Rosebud. The remains arrived Wednesday at noon and the funeral is announced for Thursday morning at 9 30 from the residence of her son Elo Henkhaus.
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O. C. Henkhaus
Rosebud
Elo Henkhaus
Funeral for Charley F. Richter Held in Shiner
Charley F. Richter of Yoakum died aged 66 years 6 months and 22 days. The funeral took place in Shiner Monday afternoon with a large attendance. He leaves a wife six children one sister Mrs R E Welhausen of Kingsville and three brothers L B Richter of Shiner J W of Smithville and C H of Austin. A fuller notice will appear in the next issue.
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Charley F. Richter
Yoakum
Shiner
Richter
R. E. Welhausen
Kingsville
L. B. Richter
J. W
Smithville
C.H
Austin
Man Struck By Car Sustains Severe Injuries En Route Home
Leon Maeker suffered painful injuries after a car blinded by lights forced him off the road and into a culvert curb. Mrs. Maker and her father rushed to his side following the attending physician’s call. The car was wrecked and Maeker is home, hoping for a speedy recovery.
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Leon Maeker
San Antonio
Maker
Shiner in the Limelight Highlights City Hall History
John Rippin visited our office Saturday and showed a Columbus Daily Telegram from Columbus Nebraska featuring Shiner’s new City Hall and a photo insert of the old light and power house. The issue included a lengthy piece on the Municipal Light and Water System and its revenue impact on Shiner.
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John Rippin
Columbus Daily Telegram
Columbus
Nebraska
Shiner
Important Meeting For Shiner Drum And Bugle Corps
The American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps holds an important meeting at 8 p.m. on Thursday August 21. All Legion members with interest in the corps are urged to attend. Instruments are on display in the Shi ner Hardware Co. show window for inspection. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Dreyer and Miss Ann Berkenhoff returned from Carlsbad Cavern noting rain cooled the desert.
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American Legion
Shiner Hardware Co
Shiner
Emmett Dreyer
Ann Berkenhoff
Carlsbad Cavern
Emmett
Funeral Attendees From Towns Honor Rug Rogge
Out-of-town mourners gathered for the funeral of Rug Rogge last Thursday afternoon. Attendees included families and individuals from New Braunfels Westhoff Temple Hallettsville San Antonio and multiple local towns such as Flatonia Moulton Yoakum Galveston Midway Witting and others.
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Rug Rogge
Wm Coldewey
New Braunfels
Louis Seims
Westhoff
H. G. Wiggers
Temple
Clyde Dickey
Hallettsville
Frieda Rogge
San Antonio
Rud Goesch
Floresville
J.S. Archer
Charles Luecke
Wagner
Yoakum
Perry Wendtland
Frank Korbel
Joe Smith
J. N. Moore
Lee Fawcett
Fritz Zacharias
Galveston
H. G. Garbade
W. T. Garbade
Midway
Frank Dvorak
Florence Kiecka
Wm Brod
Lula Thompson
Geo. Douglas
Frank Kiecka
Witting
Messrs
Rural teachers urged to call for book covers shipment
An urgent message from Arno Wagener of Shiner Oil Mill asks all rural school teachers in the vicinity to call and request their supply of book covers. A large shipment is waiting and requests prompt action.
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Shiner
Arno Wagener
Mer
Ed Fischnar Family Vacation in Rowena
Mr and Mrs Ed Fischnar and their family are enjoying a vacation trip to Rowena, taking in local sights and relaxing away from home. The group plans to extend their stay through the weekend.
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Ed Fischnar
Rowena
Lavaca County Democratic Run-Off Primary Sample Ballot
Democratic run-off primary in Lavaca county on August 23. Voter pledge to support primary nominees. Governor candidates include Sterling and Ferguson. Lieutenant Governor candidates Witt and Strong. Attorney General candidates Bobbit and Allred. State Treasurer candidates Davis and Lockhart. Agriculture candidate McDonald and King. Railroad Commissioner candidates Hatcher and Neff. County Commissioner Prec 2 and 6 candidates Kubenka and Mladenka. Prec 3 and 7 candidates Pustka and Burkett.
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Lavaca County
Reminder to bring poll tax receipt for next Saturday vote
Voters are urged to carry their poll tax receipt when voting in the run off primary next Saturday. The notice emphasizes the requirement and encourages timely arrival at polling places to ensure eligibility and a smooth process.
Appreciation for Aug Rogge’s Family and Friends
An Appreciation note expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and after the death of Aug Rogge. The message thanks Rev Pfenninger, the choir, lodges, and all who sent floral offerings, hoping Heaven blesses all. Signed by Mrs. August Roggé and Mr. and Mrs. Vance Percy.
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Aug. Rogge
Pfenninger
August Roggé
Vance Percy
First Skeet Shoot At Shiner Gun Club Held Sunday
The inaugural Skeet Shoot at the Shiner Gun Club occurred Sunday afternoon at Kurtz Swimming Pool drawing shooters from nearby towns. Top scorers included W. W. Garbade with 21, E. A. Witte with 20, G. Colley with 20, and H. P. Witte with 13. Others from Yoakum, Moulton, La Grange, Flatonia, Victoria, and small towns posted scores, with the next shoot set for Sunday afternoon August 31.
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Shiner Gun Club
Kurtz
Wie
Ernest
O. A. Darilek Moulton
R. H. Spies la
Wy “Warnecke
Pete Ettlinger Moulton
H. B. Ettlinger Yoakum
Wawain. Wolteray
Uiaseendacde
P. Bernard Victoria
H. Ettlinger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wagner-Prasek
Shiner Fire Department
Wm Green
Silk
Kayser and
Rollins
Wolters Brothers Company
Civil Service Examination
O. C. Henkhaus Sr
Tama
R. S. Sterling Miriam A. Ferguson
Edgar Witt
Sterling P. Strong
Robert Lee Bobbit
James V. Allred
John E. Davis
Charley Lockhart
Commissioner of Agriculture
J. E. McDonald
A. H. King
W. Gregory Hatcher
Pat M. Neff
Co. D
O. E. Kubenka
John Mladenka
Alois Pustka C
Dock) Burkett
SRN
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