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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1933
Page
2
The Gazette thanks rural subscribers who continued delivery despite arrears and praises those paying in advance for another year. It notes appreciation from new readers and others who prepaid two years, citing cotton prices and potential hard times. Editors acknowledge the burden of carrying on and hope more pay up to avoid bill mailing costs.
The Texas College of Arts and Industries at Kingsville invites attendees to summer commencement exercises and notes senior Gladys Lucile Tomlinson receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree.
Miss Beatrice Zappe accompanied by her brother Dr. H A Zappe and his wife traveled to Chicago and visited New York Niagara Falls Toronto Canada Detroit South Bend Indiana the Edison Museum at Dearborn and Louisville Kentucky before returning home last week.
Miss Dixie Lynn Wood of Waco will wed Frank G. Guittard of Victoria on September 12 at First Baptist church in Victoria at 8 p m. The announcement was made at a Hill-Burbank tearoom high tea Tuesday afternoon with autumn colored zinnias and crepe myrtle decorating the room.
Mrs Mansfield wife of Congressman Mansfield is seriously ill at her Columbus home after an accident when she fell from a child's velocipede fracturing an arm. She has run a fever recently and alarms are raised about her condition. Friends in Eagle Lake and county and district hope for early recovery.
Spokane columnist Spokane Stoddard King humorist and author of There’s a Long, Long Trail is dead at 43 from sleeping sickness. He passed away June 13 at his home after a relapse following a period of illness. King led the Facetious Fragments column in the Spokesman-Review and wrote the famous World War I marching song.
Mrs C B Stratman invited four tables of 42 players to honor her daughter-in-law Mrs B E Stratman of Dallas. No prizes were given but dainty favors were distributed. After spirited games sandwiches ice cream and cake were served. All thanked the hostess and honoree for a delightful evening.
A feature film event at the Palace Theatre promises an engaging two day showing this Sunday and Monday. Edmund Lowe and Nancy Carroll headline the production, drawing cinema audiences with a lively romantic comedy atmosphere and polished performances.
A Roanoke Virginia woman describes severe back pain and fatigue worsened by illness. After taking Cardus, she reports improved strength and appetite and a return to daily work, praising the product and local druggists for recommendations.
Mrs W Paul Faulkner and daughter Mae Jean with sons Paul Jr and Eugene also Mrs Eva Ely returned to Lubbock Wednesday.
Mrs C B Stratman entertained six tables of players on Thursday afternoon August 17 in compliment to Mrs B E Stratman of Dallas. Mrs Arthur Kaspar won high award, Mrs Alfred Brosch took the cut prize, and Mrs Stratman received a dainty remembrance. Out of town guests included Mrs O Schmidt of Fort Worth and Mrs Lee Fawcett of Yoakum. A lavish salad course with iced punch and cake accompanied the event.
Classified ad notes a baby bed and good mattress for sale with contact by ring 125. Ad published under phone number 69 column rules state 10 cents per line with a minimum twenty five cents per insertion.
Help wanted notice seeking a settled German or Bohemian girl for general household duties. Applicants directed to Gazette office for information and details on the position and employment terms.
For sale four lots near Catholic Church between Darilek and Yurek homes plus three desirable lots in front of St Ludmila Academy across from Catholic church. Apply at the office of Shiner Gazette for information.
Mrs Maria Dach a 36 year old German farm woman in LaGrange Texas died by self imposed starvation while appealing to avoid the death penalty for killing her 58 year old employee Henry Stoever. She had refused food since conviction and barely weighed 100 pounds yesterday. She admitted guilt saying I did it. Her three children were present at her death and Stoever’s body had been dug up from a seven foot pit on her farm after an investigation prompted by Stoever’s brothers. The body was sent for burial to Schulenburg.
For Sale The Pannewitz family home near Catholic Church apply to Oscar Lichey. Also for sale cheap: home and adjoining store building apply to Jos Dulak. 38x1P. Wanted to buy a buggy shaft and single harness in good condition. Apply at Gazette office.
For sale cordwood at a reasonable price. Apply to John F. Janek in Sweet Home Texas Route 1, 38 by 38 feet.
Wanted to rent a medium size horse or mule, mule preferred red, listing by F T Matusek of Sweet Home.
Sore gums pyorrhoea foul breath and loose teeth are described as disgusting. Leto's Pyorrhoea Remedy is highly recommended by leading dentists and never disappoints. Druggists return money if it fails at Kuhn's Drug Store.
Adlerika relieves headaches caused by constipation after one dose. It cleanses both upper and lower bowels, leading to better sleep and reduced nervousness. Shiner Drug Co.
Mr and Mrs J R Kloesel hosted a Sunday birthday barbecue on their lawn for his 50th, with cakes pies sandwiches and refreshments. Families and friends attended including Discher Janssen Ammermann Schendel Guettner Hinze Aschenbeck Kloesel Werner Stock Hartig Bo huslav Ammermann Ward Guettner Michel and Etlinger, among others, sharing music games and good wishes.
A 31.00 fountain pen and pencil set with 60 writing sheets and a 15 cent package of envelopes is offered for 69crs at Shiner Drug Co. The ad highlights bundle pricing and value for writers and office needs.
Due to the resignation of Miss Wright of Austin who was elected a member of the Shiner High School Faculty, Miss Melba Welhausen of Yoakum was elected to fill the vacancy.
Mr and Mrs R H Valenta and Marthalyn spent Sunday in Fredericksburg with Mr Theo Schuhmann of Slaton.
A reflective list cites historic figures who faced severe impairments yet achieved fame, arguing each persisted beyond personal limits. The passage frames these men as "salesmen" in a metaphorical sense, suggesting a drive to overcome resistance and achieve lasting impact despite lifelong obstacles.
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