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Newspaper

Shiner Gazette

Location

Shiner, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1935

Page

8

Community gathering highlights school music and amendments talk

An August 16 gathering at the Art School House featured songs by Delores Wehmann and Evelyn Berger, with Bernita Heinsohn on piano. Mr Olsen explained the seven August 24 amendments, urging informed voting without steering. Reported as a valued, if modest, effort to inform local residents.

Theart School House Delores Wehmann Evelyn Berger Bernita Heinsohn Shiner Miss Heinsohn Olsen Mr. Olsen

Progressive Heart Party for Bride elect Selma Rogge

Mrs. C B Welhausen and guests hosted a heart party for Selma Rogge, bride elect. Crepe myrtle decor in white and pink, high score prize to Mrs A E Tampke, low prize to Mrs Fuller, gifts and an inflatIon ceremony farewell note, with out of town guests Nellie Richter Austin Nordheim Philip Welhausen Yoakum Ed Henkel Cross Plains.

C. B. Welhausen Peck Welhausen Melba Welhausen Selma Rogge A. E.tampke Fuller Ella E. Lane Selma Nellie Richter Austin D. C. Scheffler Nordheim

Lavaca County Bids For Road Machinery

Lavaca County Commissioners Court invites competitive bids for road machinery at Hallettsville court house by 10:00 a.m. September 9, 1935. One Power Mechanical Control Maintainer about 42 HP with 12 foot mould board. Five percent certified bid bond required. Court may reject all bids. May issue time warrants up to 3000 dollars bearing six percent interest, maturing by May 1936. County Judge Aug Janszen announces.

Commissioners’ Court Lavaca County Texas Court House Hallettsville W. Janszen Lavaca

Births Recorded in Judge Lich ey’s Register

Births listed include Stella Wilburger daughter born June 16 to Mr and Mrs Joe Huser. Marvin son born July 6 to Mr and Mrs Chas Hajek. Max Henry daughter born July 15 to Mr and Mrs Henry Grieve. Annie Marie daughter born July 17 to Mr and Mrs Rudolf Brehm. Louise daughter born July 23 to Mr and Mrs B Crupa.

Lichey Stella Wilburger Joe Huser Marvin Chas. Hajek Max Henry Henry Grieve Annie Marie Rudolf Brehm Louise B. Crupa

Sandford Returns From Conroe With New Location Hint

Chas E Sandford arrived from Conroe last weekend and was seen returning with a clue to his new whereabouts. The report notes his stated 6 wife and suggests Os pions as a possible destination or affiliation.

Chas. E. Sandford Conroe Os Pions

Miss Selma Rogge Honored With Shower From Hostess

Mrs. E. J. Pohler hosted three tables of bridge last Tuesday to honor Miss Selma Rogge, a bride-elect, with a glowingly themed shower. Black eyed Susans and yellow candles set the scene, scores dictated prizes, and Miss Rogge received a bath room shower as the final gift, along with a special present from the hostess.

E. J. Pohler Selma Rogge Frank Korbel Ann Berkenhoff Mae Rogge Miss Rogge

Brieg ers Welcome Local Guests Over Weekend

Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Brieger were Rev. Bohot and family of Schulenburg. Mr. and Mrs Ted Koch and baby daughter, Austin, of San Antonio and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hudson and children of Hallettsville spent Sunday with the Brieg ers.

O. A. Brieger Rev. Bohot Schulenburg Ted Koch Austin San Antonio Dan Hudson Hallettsville

Visitor Mrs. Duffy Tours Smiley and San Antonio

Mrs. Helen Duffy is visiting Smiley and San Antonio, touring local sights and meeting residents during her trip. The visit highlights regional hospitality and cultural exchanges between the two communities.

Mrs Helen Duffy Smiley and San Antonio

Dance at Dilworth Hall This Saturday

Dance invitation for August 24 at Dilworth Hall with Paris and Havlik orchestra. Admission 30 cents for gentlemen, ladies admitted free. Event location and performers named. casual social musicale noted for local readers.

Dilworth Hall Paris and Havlik Orchestra

Celebration at Sulphur Park Draws 8500 Crowd

A large turnout attended Sulphur Park celebration on Sunday with good eats, music, and speeches. Judge E J Motis introduced state Senator L J Sulak and Rep J J Olsen who spoke on amendments. Several locals were noted visiting family and attending events in nearby towns.

Sulphur Park E. J. Motis Yoakum L. J. Sulak LaGrange J. J. Olsen

Birthday Party at Herman Noack Celebrates His Birthday

A Saturday night gathering at Herman Noack’s home celebrated his birthday with a joyful crowd. The old folks danced to music by Koneeny Bros, guests enjoyed lunch of sandwiches cakes pies and coffee, and attendees extended birthday wishes for many more.

Herman Noack Koneeny Bros Mr. Noack Hartley Palmer Aransas Pass C. C. Hepler E. A. Zappe

Thursday 42 Club Hosts Floral Gathering at Vogelsang Home

The Thursday 42 Club met last Thursday at Mrs. M. Vogelsang’s home. Ferns and zinnias created a cool inviting setting. Mrs. C M Koerner led scoring, followed by guests Rudolf Valenta and Otto Fisseler. Cecila Gasser scored lowest. A tray lunch was served to members and guests Emma Juengermann Rudolf Valenta Otto Fisseler Raymond Iroz and Emil Balusek. Next meeting is Thursday August 29 at 3 o'clock with Mrs. Adolph Valek as hostess.

M. Vogelsang C. M. Koerner Rudolf Valenta Otto Fisseler Low Cecila Gasser Mesdames Emma Juengermann Otto Fisseler Raymond Iroz Emil Balusek Adolph Valek

Nowlin Family Visited Elo Wolters Household

Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Nowlin and son of Houston spent Sunday at the home of Elo Wolters and wife.

Henry Schaefer Jr of Waelder Edgar Wolters T. M. Nowlin Houston Elo Wolters

Mrs Ed Gehrels Returns From Hot Wells Resort

Mrs Ed Gehrels returned Sunday from the Hot Wells resort at Marlin where she enjoyed rest and recovery during a brief leisure visit.

Ed Gehrels Hot Wells Marlin

Hutchin Family Guests At Novak Home In Houston

Mr and Mrs Arthur Hutchin of Houston visit B J Novak home with their son and baby, a brief social note of the guests staying for a gathering at the residence.

Mrs Arthur Hutchinson Baby of Houston B. J. Novak

Purely Vegetable Remedy for Constipation and Biliousness

A brief notice promotes a purely vegetable medicine claimed to relieve constipation and biliousness. It emphasizes natural ingredients and quick relief, urging readers to consider this remedy for digestive discomfort.

Three Men In Postmasters Race Notified Monday

The Yoakum postmaster race narrows to J. A. McFadden T. M. North and H. D. Meister after 14 applicants were pared to three eligible candidates. Final selection pending, with a new postmaster expected soon.

Yoakum J. A. McFadden T. M. North H. D. Meister

Weekend Visit by Dr Wagner and Companions to Corpus Christi

Dr F M Wagner and a child were joined by Mrs J F Kasper and Alfons Grill for a weekend in Corpus Christi. The group traveled to the coastal city for leisure and returned after enjoying local sights.

F. M. Wagner J. F. Kasper Alfons Grill Corpus Christi

Miss Selma Rogge Initiated in Eastern Star at Special Meeting

Miss Selma Rogge was initiated in the Order of the Eastern Star during a special meeting held last week. The fraternal event confirmed her membership in the organization and followed traditional rites observed by the chapter.

Selma Rogge Order of the Eastern Star

Mrs Scheffler and Daughter VisitNordheim Relatives

Mrs D C Scheffler and her young daughter from Nordheim spent last week as guests of relatives, enjoying family hospitality and local pride in reunions.

D. C. Scheffler Nordheim

Seims and Buskes Visit Houston. Buske Admitted to Hospital

Mr and Mrs Gus Seim accompanied Mr and Mrs Otto Buske to Houston last Friday where Mr Buske was placed in the hospital. The party traveled for medical reasons and remained with relatives nearby, awaiting further updates on his condition.

Gus Seim Joe Herzek Schulenburg Mr. Herzik Mr. Seim Mrs Otto Buske Houston Mr. Buske

Mrs W R McComas and William Flato Guests in Welhausen Home

Mrs W R McComas of San Antonio and William Flato of Kingsville were guests in the C B Welhausen home, sharing hospitality during their visit.

W.R McComas San Antonio William Flato Kingsville C. B. Welhausen

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Progressive Heart Party Bluecher Park Shiner, Texas Bob Skiles Family Miss Mae Hughs Callie Fry Boling H. H. Hepler Galveston Hitchcock Hans Runk Port Lavaca Supt T. H. Leslie Weimar M. &.Wolters Fritz Bumgarten R. A. Wolters the Gazette R A.schultz Tivoli J. J Schultz L. G. Valenta H. Saling A. J. Blohm John Holub Dubina Tom Picha C. F Wanson Lillian Sasse Lillian Zissa Gus Zissa San Antonis Jos Muras Monterrey Mexico Joe Chrastecky Witting Hajek Bros. Meat Lacemry & Myzas Tosacco Co
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