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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1940
Page
4
A farmer argues that onions can be grown successfully around Shin and Shiner. He notes onions tolerate varying weather, yield steady profits per acre, and can follow with cotton for a double cash income. He urges farmers to plant a couple of acres to test the crop.
Aug. 22 Austin Texans knew her as Texas Rose but on the state payroll her name appears Kitty Williamson. The violinist and vocalist in Governor W. Lee O'Daniel's hillbilly band is employed in the franchise tax division as a filing clerk, hired about Aug. 1. M. Q. Flowers, secretary of state, is an appointee of Governor O'Daniel.
An ad claims Adia tablets relieve burning and gnawing stomach pains caused by excess stomach acid. It promises relief or money back and urges purchase at your drug store with permission to eat as desired.
Charles Strauch of A M Lee and Miss Catherine Strauch of Normanna visited in Shiner Thursday Catherine remained for a longer visit with her former classmate Mary Lee Fietsam Miss Hertha Liebhafsky was awarded her Master of Arts degree at Texas University exercises held Monday night Mrs Hugo Liebhafsky and Er win and Mrs Margaret Barre of Yoakum witnessed the graduation Mr and Mrs Victor Trenton visited in Hallettsville Sunday Miss Mildred Chandler is spending the week in Yoakum Mr and Mrs M E Wolters Gus and Edwin Wolters attended the Herman Son Celebration in Schulenburg last Miss Viola Lebeda of Weimar spent the weekend with friends here Mr and Mrs Adolf Hardt of San Antonio were guests at the Adolf Schulze and Albert Bartram homes over the week end Mr and Mrs E H Willman Pearl Hazel and Elo Jr spent Thursday in San Antonio Mr and Mrs E Mueller and daughter of Flatonia Mr and Mrs I L Massey and daughters of San Antonio spent Sunday evening in the home of Mrs Otto Muecke Miss Eleanor Hercek of San Antonio after spending a few days of her vacation with Miss Ruth LaVern Hunt at her ranch home near Alice arrived to spend the rest of her vacation at home and was accompanied by Miss Ruth Hunt Lieutenants Roger Burleston and Barry Knight Melbourne of San Antonio
Members of Agenda hosted a formal dinner at Sunken Garden on Tuesday to honor Mrs. Langdon White of Fort Worth. The table featured white roses and clematis with silver bells, white and silver place cards, a Roosevelt pottery bell gift for the honoree, and silver bell favors. Committees were Mrs. V. G. Stindt and Miss Earline Berckenhoff, with out of town guest Mrs. William Zappe Jr. of Gonzales.
Mrs James Burke hosted Modern Priscellas and two guests Miss Glass and Wolters Friday afternoon at Sulphur Park. The Cocktail Party committee laid plans for the affair and Miss Angeline Krause collected dues in place of the ill treasurer. No further plans were raised. guests enjoyed dancing and entertainment. Mrs Buske served a Dutch picnic luncheon with soda water. Miss Gussie Mae Eschenburg to entertain the club next.
Mr and Mrs Gerald H Draper and sons Jerry Jr and Tommy of Houston spent Sunday with Mrs J P Bartak and family Jerry Jr remained for a longer visit Mr and Mrs C J Garbade and Ed Fischner attended the District Lumbermen's Convention held in Victoria last Wednesday
The Neighborhood Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Gus Pfeil's home on Saturday August 17 with 8 members and 6 visitors. Mrs W Tieken ran the session with others presenting on introduction of persons, home systems, and individual contributions. Ivie Lee Sommerlatte won the game and a luncheon followed. The next meeting is September 20 at Mrs Ed Sommerlatte's home at 2 PM with visitors welcome.
E Hentges reports relief after using a $1.25 bottle of Adla Tablets under the product guarantee. He states pains are gone and he can eat anything. The advertisement urges trying Adla for excess stomach acidity.
For the next two weeks Mar burgers Beauty Shop offers its special wave for only 1.25 dollars. Make your appointment today.
A bridal themed bridge party hosted by Mrs Victor Stindt honored Mrs Langdon White formerly Miss Beatrice Zappe of Fort Worth. Five tables featured green and white decor, blanc arrangements, and gifts. Prizes went to Mrs Hugh Koether and Mrs Max Wolters, with a hostess gift of a crystal plate for the honoree. Out of town guests included Mrs Paul Faulkner of Lubbock and Mrs William Zappe Jr of Gonzales.
Social rounds include Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schurr and families, Ernest Strandtmann, H. W. Haynes, Ann Stahaly of Austin, Donovan, Leo Ash of Smithville, Kasper families, Maurine Kother, and M A Hobbs visiting from Ezzell. Clarence Kopecky vacationed with kin. H J Schaefer and baby from Schulenburg visited Edgar Wolters home. Chandler family hosted a wiener roast with multiple guests including Chandler, Tucker, Dean Tucker, and Treptow. Local reader list expanded as Mrs George Spann of Willis was added.
A compact, period voice tribute asserts life insurance never failed people through wars from 1846 to 1939 and various economic crises. It lists conflicts and panics including Mexico, Civil War, Cuba, World War I, inflation, deflation, Black Friday, and the 1929 debacle, concluding with misread online phrases.
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