One Millionth 1940 Chevrolet Car Marked for Contest
The Detroit Chevrolet News reports the one millionth 1940 Chevrolet car built at Flint assembly will be awarded to the winner of a nationwide contest running through August 31. Entries require dealer certification, and eligibility excludes GM employees and families. The winning owner will drive to New York World's Fair to exchange the car for the milestone model.
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Detroit
United States
Flint
M. E. Coyle
Chevrolet
General Motors
Koether Ranch Hosts Barbecue For Emma Koether Birthday
A barbecue at W G Koether’s Yoakum area ranch celebrated Mrs Emma Koether’s 77th birthday with many relatives and friends listed from Austin Weimar Flatonia Fla tonia Shiner and surrounding towns. Also noted was Ad Schulze’s 72nd birthday observance with family from San Angelo San Antonio Schulenburg and more present to share in the day.
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W. G. Koether
Yoakum
Emma Koether
Gus Koether
Gladys and
Calvert
Austin
Alfred Koehler
Weimar
Chas. Kasper
Flatonia
Fred Kasper
Elwood
Hugh Koether
Maurine
Alice
Ervin A. Kasper
Louis Trojcak
Shirley
Sylvia
Gilbert Kasper
Frank Effenberger
Travis
Ewald
Leo Effenberger
Fannie Ulman
Leo
Frank Glomb
Reuben, Elroy, Willis
Willie Mae
Dora Dean
Ad. Schulze
Victor Schulze
Mary Jean and
Victor Jr
San Angelo
Elmer Schulze
San Antonio
Gene Schulze
Schulenburg
Surprise Party for Walter Bender at Kokernot Grove
A birthday gathering at Kokernot Grove honored Walter Bender with a surprise party on Tuesday August 13. Guests included Mr and Mrs Alfred Mueller and son Mr and Mrs Willie Koenning Mr and Mrs A Malina Erna and Evelyn Fehner Elvera and Edgar Mueller Elva Harbers Georgie Mae Mikesh Alma Hoerig Werner Bruns and Walter Bender. Refreshments were served and dancing continued late.
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Kokernot Grove
Walter Bender
Alfred Mueller
Willie Koenning
A. Malina
Erna
Evelyn Fehner
Elvera
Edgar Mueller
Elva Harbers
Georgie Mae Mikesh
Alma Hoerig
Werner Bruns
Victor
Boerne Couple Visits Shiner Friends This Week
Mr and Mrs Jim Pavlica of Boerne spent Sunday in Shiner visiting friends and relatives Miss Ellie Cawlfield of San Antonio is visiting Mr and this week Miss Cawlfield is the Home Economics Teacher in tee Public School sys-
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Jim Pavlica
Boerne
Shiner
Ellie Cawlfield
San Antonio
Miss Cawlfield
Tee Public School
Sys
Health Hints on National Defense and Personal Vigor
Dr Geo W Cox State Health Officer argues defense funding relies on strong bodies. He urges regular medical checkups and healthier habits to raise national vigor, noting fitness boosts efficiency and loyalty to the country. He stresses personal patriotic duty to maintain health and combat readiness.
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Austin
Tex
Geo. W. Cox
Cox
Special Mar Burger Permanent Wave Sale
Advertises a limited two week offer for a special Mar burger Permanent Wave at a price of 1.25 dollars. The promotion emphasizes its temporary availability and restricted duration. It targets customers seeking a bargain and highlights the value of the item within the stated time frame.
Errol Flynn and Mirian Hopk ins in Night Shows
Entertainment listings announce Errol Flynn and Miriam Hopkins in night shows at 8:00 P.M. with 10 and 20 cent admission. Also Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3:00 P.M. with 10 and 15 cent tickets. The ad promotes kidney health products, funeral flowers from SHINER FLORIST, and marine decor baskets with California flowers.
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California
Shiner Florist
Wm Zappe seeks general housework helper in Gonzales Texas
Classified notice items list several small ads from Gonzales and Shiner Texas. Wm Zappe seeks a girl for general housework with some experience. Other notices offer a pony, pigs, a studio portrait service, a young couple seeking town or ranch work, a Webster’s dictionary, and a Model T truck for sale.
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Marzella Burchard
Gonzales
Texas
Emil Condel
Shiner
Route 3
For Sale Items and Wanted Notices in Gazette Ad List
For sale a violin and cornet offered through Chas Kasper. Radio repairs available via Adolf Petru. A 2000 gallon crepress cistern offered at Gazette Office. Wanted a settled girl for general housework at Gazette Office. Free wedding dance at Midway on Friday August 23 honoring Ed gar Berger and Eva Skrehot with music by Pateks. all invited.
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Gazette Office
Pateks
Edgar Berger
Eva Skrehot
Schulenburg Fire Department Dance Honors Olin Culberson
The Schulenburg Fire Department hosts a free community dance on Thursday night August 22 to honor railroad commissioner candidate Olin Culberson. The public is invited to attend.
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Schulenburg Fire Department
Olin Culberson
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SILK
Wheaties
Libby
Simerican Ace
POST
Tuckers
Pillsbury
Wolters Bros, CO
James F. Buske
Shiner, Texas
Chevrolet News
Cent
Culberson
Railroad Commission
Curt
Aearet
Riend
The
First National Bank of Shiner
Lavaca County
Palace Theatre
Ghost Valley Raiders
Donald Barry
Lona Andre
Zorro’s
Legion
Vivien Leigh and
Robert Taylor
Waterloo Bridge
Lucile Watson
Virginia Field
C. Aubrey Smith
Movietone News
Errol Flynn and
Mirian Hopkins
Virginia City
Randolph Scott
Humphrey Bogart
Frank McHugh
Jeepers
Kuhn’s Pharmacy
Joe Richters
EAS Orchestra Oaks Court
Yoakum Thurs
Paisa Suench
Sherwin Wiliams Barn
Barbade Lumber Co
Shiner Gazette
Ed. Mraz
Wm. Zappe
Otto Strauss
RAAB
Moulton
Adolf Petru
Culberson Dance
Gonzales Pateks Orchestra
Sunken Garden
Mack Rogers
Blugher Park Sun
Adel Ig
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