Port Arthur tradesman returns from travels in Mexico
J. N. Letbetter of Port Arthur, eldest son of Mrs. T. A. Letbetter, spent a few days with his mother after returning from Mexico and other points by car. John Albers and wife left Platte Centre, Nebraska on Aug. 19 and arrived in Shiner on Aug. 23. Willie Rippen and Miss Mina Gassman arrived Aug. 17 after leaving Aug. 15. All are guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Schneider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Letbetter
Port Arthur
Mexico
Laredo
T. A. Letbetter
Our City
John Albers
Platte Centre
Nebraska
Shiner
Willie Rippen
Mina Gassman
W. A. Schneider
County Tax Rate Raised To Fifty Cents Per Hundred
The Hallettsville New Era reports the county tax rate increased this year to 50 cents per $100 valuation, up from 44 cents last year, due to county funds being tied up in the defunct State banks.
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Hallettsville
Food packing for motor trips in the traveling era
A nostalgic guide to packing for road travel emphasizes keeping canned foods, such as beans, tomatoes, fruit, and meats, along with staples like flour and coffee. It discusses vacuum packed coffee, fresh or canned produce, and varied ways to prepare meals on the road for health and enjoyment.
Mrs. A J Neskorik Passes Away in Engle Section
Mrs. A J Neskorik of Engle section died at home Tuesday evening at age 52. She raised seven children Milton Willie Leon Narcis Otelia Judith Aurelia and was survived by her husband two sisters and a brother. Funeral held Thursday at 9 am in Praha Cemetery with Father Pustka officiating. Schulenburg Sticker offers condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Neskorik
Engle
Neskorik
Insurance agents embark on 2000 mile Great Cruise
Joseph Muras and Mrs. Muras depart Jackson Mississippi by special train to Chicago to sail on the S S South American for a 15 day voyage honoring insurance sales. They will stop at Mackinac Island Parry Sound Ontario Detroit Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls and other Canadian side ports before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Muras
Pan-American Life Ins. Co
Lamar Life Ins. Co
Muras
Jackson Miss
Chicago
Makinac Island
Parry Sound
Ontario
Detroit
Michigan
Cleveland
Ohio
Buffalo
New York
Niagra Falls
Ball at Bluecher Park Promises Fine Music and Maple Floor
Sunday night at Bluecher Park on September first, 1929 Darilek's orchestra provides good music on a fine maple floor with refreshments on the ground. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
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Darilek
Shiner Gan Club Practice Shoot Results
The Shiner Gan Club held a practice shoot on August 22 at 50 Birds. Top scores included W. W. Garbade with 50, C. J. Garbade and Edgar Wolters 49, Edwin Koether and Anton Petru 43, Harry Muecke 41, Walter Warnecke 30, Pete Kurtley 20. Other entries show lower scores with scattered digits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gan Club
Anton Petru
Harry Muecke
Eta Cinsss Titebetsniva Teu
Dgshok Oo Is
Local Visits From Area Residents Reach San Marcos Students
Misses Elsie Dziewas Edna Kasper and Annie Stuter return ed last weekend from San Marcos State Teachers College. Mr and Mrs Louis Skalicky of Big Spring arrived last week for a visit with Willie and Miss Winnie Vrazel.
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Elsie Dziewas
Edna Kasper
Annie Stuter
San Marcos State
Teacher’s College
Louis Skalicky
Big Spring
Willie
Winnie Vrazel
Irene Turk Home From State University Summer School
Irene Turk returns home from State University summer school while Gus Jaroszewski of La Grange was on the sick list last week and spent the weekend at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Turk
State University
Gus Jaroszewski
la Grange
Waller Man Ed Prasatik Visits Shiner
Ed Prasatik of Waller traveled to Shiner last week for vacation and business matters, combining leisure time with local engagements and meetings during the trip.
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Ed Prasatik
Waller
Shiner
Attention Farmers Pure Bred Mebane Cotton Seed
Exclusive line for ginning pure Mebane cotton seed invites farmers to come early to secure the first gin run seed. Local buyers urged to act promptly to obtain premium stock for planting and cultivation.
Hospital patients named in local report
Since the last report, patients at the local hospital include Miss Ollie Leibetter Mrs. Henry Neumann Mrs. Arthur Siems Messrs Fritz Hartmann Otto Glatzert Albert Havrda Walter Huber Arthur Rabe and Alfons Jaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Leibetter
Henry Neumann
Arthur Siems
Fritz Hartmann
Otto Glatzert
Albert Havrda
Walter Huber
Arthur Rabe
Alfons Jaks
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cities Service Radio
Cities Service
Pet Cities Service Oil Company
A. J. Rohan
South End
Bluecher Park
Gaterene
Central Power and Light Company
Ceenttral Power
ReGen Cors
PrPany
Shiner Gan Club
William W. Allen
All Courts
Neuhaus
Texas
Gulf Refining Company
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