World Mourns Crash Death of Rogers and Post
Point Barrow Alaska Aug 17 Death through Arctic fog overtook Will Rogers famed comedian and Wiley Post master aviator as their rebuilt airplane faltered and fell into an icy river after a 10 minute flight. The motor misfired at sixty feet, the plane tipped and crushed both men instantly. An Eskimo ran 15 miles to bring news, US Signal Corps Morgan recovered the bodies and reported the tragedy that shocked the world.
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Point Barrow
Alaska
Will Rogers
Wiley Post
Morgan
US Signal Corps
Bodies Taken From Alaska For Burial In State
Bodies of Will Rogers and Wiley Post, wrapped in snow-white linen, were loaded into an airplane piloted by Joe Crosson and flown toward Fairbanks at 5 a.m. Austin time. A dozen settlers and a crowd of Eskimos gathered on the Arctic shore as the bodies were placed aboard the craft.
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Point Barrow
Alaska
Will Rogers
Wiley Post
Joe Crosson
Endicott Mountains
Fairbanks
Arctic
Honor Guard to Guard Will Rogers at Forest Lawn
A military guard of 400 army flyers from March Field will surround Will Rogers’ casket as thousands pay tribute. Final funeral details await Mrs. Rogers and her three children from the East. friend Oscar Laler says the private service will be simple and brief.
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Los Angeles
March Field
Will Rogers
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Breakfast Bridge Honors Visiting Ladies in Lubbock
Mrs Gustave Wolters hosted a breakfast bridge at her home on a Wednesday morning from 9 to 12 to honor Miss Justice Dugas of Tyler and Mrs W P Faulkner of Lubbock. Four tables were set with dahlias and altheas, a two course breakfast was served, and prizes went to Mrs A H Kaspar for high and Mrs J W Boyle for cut, with thanks to the host and guests.
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Justice Dugas
Tyler
W. P. Faulkner
Lubbock
Gustave Wolters
A. H. Kaspar
J. W. Boyle
School Board to Fill 7th Grade Vacancy This Week
Supt. T. H. McDonald told the Gazette that Miss Maurine Flatt, elected as seventh grade teacher last week, declined to accept. The Board of Education will likely fill the vacancy this week.
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T. H. McDonald
The
Gazette
Maurine Flatt
Board of Education
Miss Buelah Doyle Visits Goose Creek Hosts
Miss Buelah Doyle of Goose Creek is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Berckenhoff, enjoying hospitality during her stay.
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Buelah Doyle
Goose Creek
Edward Berckenhoff
Shiner Edges Nordheim In Pitchers Duel On Sunday
Herbert Agricola pitched a complete game with 18 strikeouts as Shiner beat Nordheim 7 to 6 on the Shiner diamond. Dave Woods of Nordheim opened the 9th with a line drive scoring, but Agricola closed the frame by striking out Marecek and Mueller and getting Brown to ground out. Nordheim showed a snappy attack with Gips, Woods, and Marecek among the top hitters.
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Herbert Agricola
Subway
Shiner
Nordheim
Dave Woods
McDonald
Woods
Agricola
Marecek
Mueller
Brown
Merrem
AB HR
F. Wolpman
D. Woods
Bien Ciztesesested
Bednar
Burial of Mrs Julia Buesing at Shiner Cemetery
The burial of the late Mrs Julia Buesing wife of Wm Buesing occurred Friday afternoon following her death at the family home near Morris School on Thursday August 15 1935 Funeral services were held at Holy Cross Lutheran church at 2 30 pm conducted by Rev Paul Bechter Interment was in Shiner City Cemetery Flowers were many and pretty banked on her resting place Pall bearers were Fritz Barre Herman Barre Robert Hoegemayer Emil Beckermann and Aug Schmidt Yoakum Times
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Julia Buesing
Wm. Buesing
Morris School
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Paul Bechter
Shiner City
Fritz Barre
Herman Barre
Robert Hoegemayer
Emil Beckermann
Aug. Schmidt
Yoakum Times
Death of Lavaca County Woman at 44 Years Old
Mrs. Buesing of Lavaca County died at age 44 years 4 months and 27 days. Born in Moravia Lavaca County she spent most of her life there. She married Wm. Buesing of Shiner on May 15 1913 and is survived by her husband three children William Wilma and Julia seven brothers and sisters Frank Pavlicek Victoria John Odem Eddie Danbury Mrs Charles Baros Gonzales Mrs Theo Heinrich Victoria Mrs Wylie McNatt Yoakum and Mrs Herbert Siems Shiner. The Gazette offers sincere sympathy to all who held her near and dear.
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Buesing
Lavaca
Moravia
Lavaca County
Wm. Buesing
Shiner
William
Wilma
Julia
Frank Pavlicek
Victoria
John
Odem
Eddie
Danbury
Charles Baros
Gonzales
Mrs William Green and grandson visit from Lubbock
Mrs William Green and her grandson Wm Dickson arrived with C B Stratman from Lubbock on Thursday, extending their travels to the area.
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William Green
Wm. Dickson
C. B. Stratman
Lubbock
Veiled smear fuels debate over regional road project
A fragmentary note hints at a heated dispute over a regional road project. Stakeholders including local officials and residents express concerns about costs, environmental impact, and traffic changes. The document signals ongoing negotiations and public input as assessments proceed.
Ballot Amendments Seek Old Age Aid and Prohibition Reform
A sample ballot lists seven proposed amendments including enabling a state funded old age assistance program up to $15 per person monthly with federal aid. measures for temporary commitment of mentally ill non criminals without jury trial. repealing statewide Prohibition with local option. allowing constitutional amendments by special sessions. allowing probation for defendants. abolishing fee-based officer pay in larger counties. and providing free textbooks to scholastic age children.
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United States
Texas
State of
Methodist Church Services Invitation
The pastor Rev A Guyon will preach at 11 am next Sunday and at 8 pm. You are cordially invited to worship with this congregation.
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A. Guyon
Business Men's Club Meeting Tonight at Pohler Cafe
The Business Men's Club will convene this Thursday at 7 o'clock at the Pohler Cafe. A large attendance of members is requested to discuss club affairs.
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Business Men’s Club
Immanuel Lutheran Church Services Notice
Immanuel Lutheran Church invites all to an English service Sunday at 10 30 a m with Sunday School at 945 a m Pastor A Bohot leads the congregation all welcome to attend
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A. Bohot
Oil Mill Opens Season Amid Busy Cotton Trade
Oil Mill whistle marks season start as sleepy towns wake. Cotton movement grows brisk this week and residents report widespread activity.
Schultz Market Patronage Request Notice
A business notice from R. A. Schultz announcing the purchase of the J. J. Schultz Market and inviting local customers to support and patronize the market. The message emphasizes family relocation, community cooperation, and retaining regular customers while welcoming new ones.
Mrs Henkel Visits Cross Plains Kin and Relatives
Mrs. Ed Henkel and her children from Cross Plains spent time with Shiner relatives and friends last week. She will be fondly remembered as the former Miss Tommie Thornton.
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Ed Henkel
Cross Plains
Shiner
Notice of Market Sale and Thanks to Patrons
Mrs. J. J. Schultz thanks Julius's customers and friends for past patronage at the J. J. Schultz Market. She asks for continued support and goodwill for the new owner Mr. R. A. Schultz of Tivolis, and to give him a liberal share of future trade.
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J. J. Schultz
R. A. Schultz
Tivolis
Julius
Meeting of Business Men's Club Minutes
At the August 8 meeting at Goudelock Cafe President P. R. Otto presided. With Secretary Mrs Lane absent, L K E Denmark served pro tem. All routine business was dispatched. Trades Day and road committees reported progress. Entertain ment road and community chest committees to be retained for the coming year with vacancies to be filled as they occur.
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Goudelock Cafe
P. R. Otto
Brosch Family Returns After Week With Relatives
Dr and Mrs E A Brosch and their sons of Wichita Falls return home on Tuesday after spending a week with Mrs A F Brosch and other relatives.
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E. A. Brosch
Zappe Couple Headed for Houston and Anahauc
Wm Zappe and his wife left Sunday for Houston and Anahauc indicating travel for unspecified business or personal reasons.
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Wm Zappe
Houston
Anahauc
First Bale at Lone Star Gin Delivered on Aug 7
Chas. Kuentzel received the first bale of cotton at his Lone Star gin on August 7, brought by Geo. Flessner. The event marks the opening of ginning for the season and reflects local agricultural progress this year.
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Lone Star Gin
Chas. Kuentzel
Geo. Flessner
First Trades Day in Shiner Promises Prizes and Music
Worthwhile prizes are offered for Shiner's Trade Day with three club prizes and three individual prizes to spur a large display of canned exhibits. The event features Schultz Shiner Band concerts at 1 PM, an accordion contest at 3 PM with three prizes, and a big free street dance at 8 PM with two orchestras. This is Buy it in Shiner day.
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Shiner
Schultz Shiner Band
Shiner Receives 571 Bales of Cotton This Week
Public Weigher Roeder reports 571 bales of cotton received up to Tuesday night August 20. Comparison shows 1984 figures for the same date and a total of 4,293 bales for 1933.
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Shiner
Roeder
Dr J W Tarek Opens Dental Office in Shiner
Dr J W Tarek announces the opening of a dental office over the Schindler Bakery in Shiner. He will begin seeing patients Friday morning August 23 and invites friends and patrons to call and use his services.
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J. W. Tarek
the Gazette
Schindler Bakery
Patek Couple Welcome Daughter Betty Agnes
Mr and Mrs Jacob Patek welcomed a baby daughter on Sunday naming her Betty Agnes.
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Jacob Patek
Betty Agnes
Important Notice: Meeting on August 28 For Home Economics Dept
A meeting will be held in the High School building next Wednesday morning at 9 30 to begin organization of the Home Economics Department. All high school girls are invited to attend. T H McDonald Supt Anita Richter Instructor
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W.L. Goudelock
T. H. McDonald
Anita Richter
Intermediate Lather League Organized
An Intermediate Lather League was organized on Sunday August eighteenth with officers President Weldon Schuetze Vice President Aline Wolters Secretary Buena Lee Otto Treasurer Earline Kaci and Reporter Dorothy Marie Jaroszewski Meetings will be held on the first and third Mondays each month New members will be welcome.
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Weldon Schuetze
Aline Wolters
Buena Lee Otto
Earline Kaci
Dorothy Marie Jaroszewski
High School Plans Home Economics Dept in Shiner
Miss Ruth Huey assistant State Supervisor of Home Economics visited Shiner on Monday to advise on the new Home Economics Department to open with the school year beginning September 9. Instructor Miss Anita Richter met with Huey to discuss the program.
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Ruth Huey
Shiner High School
Anita Richter
Huey
Mrs Emmett Busch and Mrs Ruth Scott Visit Austin
Two women named Mrs Emmett Busch and Mrs Ruth Scott are reported visiting Austin, listing their names and purpose as social travel. The note emphasizes their attendance in the city during the period.
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Mrs
Emmett Busch
Ruth Scott
Austin
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Gebhardt
Fort Howard
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
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