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Newspaper

Shiner Gazette

Location

Shiner, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1936

Page

8

Faulkner Family Expected Home Visit Today

Mrs. W. P. Faulkner and her sons of Labbock are anticipated to arrive today, signaling a family reunion or visit familiar to local residents.

W. P. Faulkner

Thanksgiving Guests Fill H. H. Striebeck Home

Mrs. J. W. Turek visits Dallas relatives with the daughter and Berlin marshal of San Antonio as Thanksgiving guests in the H. H. Striebeck residence.

J. W. Turek Dallas San Antonio H. H. Striebeck

Valek Couple Visits Smithville Relatives for Thanksgiving

Mr and Mrs A L Valek visited Smithville relatives for Thanksgiving. The trip highlighted family gathering traditions and holiday travel patterns in the region.

A. L. Valek Smithville

Mise Leona Valek Returns From Smithville Visit

Mise Leona Valek came back Sunday after visiting relatives in Smithville. Her trip involved family time and returning to daily routines.

Mise Leona Valek Smithville

J L Mikulik and family at Thanksgiving in San Antonio

J L Mikulik and his San Antonio wife spent Thanksgiving with relatives, sharing time with relatives during the holiday week in Texas.

Krause visits sister in Blanco last week

Mr. Conrad Krause of Blanco visited his sister Mrs. Helen Duffy during the previous week, stopping by to catch up and share time at her home.

Conrad Krause Blanco Helen Duffy

Kenedy Homecomer Kermit Eschenburg Returns

Kenedy resident Kermit Eschenburg arrived back home last week after a short visit elsewhere. He was warmly greeted by family and neighbors during the homecoming events.

Kermit Eschenburg Kenedy

Superintendent Attends State Teachers Convention

Supt. T. H. McDonald attended the State Teachers Convention at Fort Worth.

Supt T. H. McDonald Fort Worth

San Antonio visitors noted in local home

Hob Henry of San Antonio visited in the E. A. Busch home last week. Miss Mabel Merrem was weekend visitor from San Antonio. Rudy Janecek was a Sunday home comer.

Hob Henry San Antonio E. A. Busch Mabel Merrem San Rudy Janecek

Sore Gums and Gums Remedy Ad in Old Listing

An old-style advertisement promotes LETO'S FOR THE GUMS claiming relief from sore gums pyorrhea foul breath and loose teeth. It guarantees satisfaction with money-back offers from druggists, mentioning Kuho's Drug Sore.

Leto Kuho

For Sale Three Choice Residence Lots in Shiner

Three lots for sale in Shiner in front of St. Ludmila's Academy. Individual sales possible. Offers a fine elevation and drainage in a desirable location opposite the Catholic church and academy. Ap lis Gazette office for details.

St. Ludmila’s . Academy Shiner Catholic Iee and Academy Apris Gazette

Thanksgiving guests noted in local households

Mrs. Wm Herder has nearly recovered from a severe illness. Mrs. J. J. Templer and baby and Miss Sedonia Lukas of Houston were guests at John Lukas home. Mrs. Wm. Stein, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Stein, Mrs. W. O. Garbade of Flatonia and Clarence Muecke of Yoakum were Thanksgiving guests of Mrs. Ed Gehrels. Mrs.Gus Wolters spent last week at her grandmother's bedside in Hubbard, returning with her aunt Mrs. Ethel Lindsay of Memphis Tennessee.

Wm Herder J. J. Templer Baby Sedonia Lukas Houston John Lukas Wm. Stein Hugo Stein W. O. Garbade Flatonia Clarence Muecke Yoakum Ed Gehrels Gus Wolters Hubbard Ethel Lindsay Memphis, Tenn

Local hospital patients and visiting relatives list

Local hospital patients include Mrs. Hugh Koehler of Yoakum Mrs. A J Pavlosky and babe of Wharton Miss Hattie Helbig of Bastrop and Ed Mica of Flatonia. Guests of Mr and Mrs O A Brieger Sunday included Wm Koch and family from San Antonio. Mrs C E Sandford recently returned from Conroe after visiting her mother. Cathrine McMaster of Yoakum visited her sister Mrs Arthur Kaspar. A J Bednar and wife and Mr and Mrs H Schierschiewitz were Corpus Christi visitors last week. Miss Audrey Kuhn spent time in Austin with sister Ernestine. Bruno Scholz and J Syamken Sr were recent guests. Geo Bohuslav and wife of Midfield visited Stratman.

Hugh Koehler Yoakum A.J. Pavlosky Babe Wharton Hattie Helbig Bastrop Ed Mica Flatonia Wm Koch Francis Koch Rutland Koch San Antonio O. A. Brieger A. J. Bednar H. Schierschiewitz Corpus Christi

Juniors Banquet Entertainment Plans Fundraiser

The junior class at Shiner High School plans a fundraiser on Tuesday December 22 at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium. Two short dramas and a style show will be staged to raise funds for the Junior Senior Banquet and benefit the seniors.

Shiner High School

Geo Martin Attends Thanksgiving Dinner in San Antonio

Geo Martin of San Antonio motored in for Thanksgiving dinner with his uncle, W. L. Martin, sharing a family gathering during the holiday season.

Geo. Martin San Antonio W. L. Martin

Thanksgiving Guests From LaGrange and Austin

Mr and Mrs Charles Tciedel and daughter Miss Alyn attended Thanksgiving with Mrs Aug Schramm. Mrs Bertha Mobrhueen and Miss Ella from LaGrange were also guest. Mr and Mrs Elo Wolters dined with Mrs Annie Horn in Austin on Sunday.

Charles Tciedel Miss Alyn Bertha Mobrhueen Ella of LaGrange Aug. Schramm Mrs Elo Wolters Annie Horn Austin

The Story of a Woman’s World in Craig’s Wife

Rosalind Russell stars in Craig’s Wife as a social climber whose house and status overshadow all else in her life, drawing John Boles into a life-altering study of ambition and marriage. Palace showtime listed for Sun and Mon.

Craig Rosalind Russell John Boles Palace Sun

Shiner Girl Elected District President At Gonzales Meeting

At a Gonzales gathering on Saturday November 21 Future Homemakers of Texas organized its district level. Maxine McElroy was elected district president with 125 girls from nine schools present including Buena Lee Otto Helen Steffens Beth Howard and Anita Richter from Shiner. The next meeting will be in Luling in February. Also a notice about Piccadilly Jim starring Robert Montgomery Frank Morgan and Madge Evans showing at Palace on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Gonzales Homemakers of Texas Maxine McElroy Shiner Buena Lee Otto Helen Steffens Beth Howard Anita Richter Luling

Gazette Announces No Extensions on Christmas Rates

The Gazette states there will be no extensions on Christmas rates for daily newspaper subscriptions after December 15th. Subscribers are advised to renew by the cutoff to avoid missed editions.

the Gazette

Cord Wood for Sale Saved and Four Foot Oaks

A local ad lists available cord wood for sale including four foot live oak and post oak. Contact O. S. T. Meyer at phone 127 and 900 48x2P for details.

T. Meyer

For Sale and Auction Items Include Plow Truck and Plants

A mixed listing notes several for sale items such as a riding two furrow plow with applicant Frank Slovak, a Model T truck at Albert Mill Garage, and onion plants in yellow Bermuda and red Creole varieties with price markers. Includes Mrs Otto Fisseler and a local attendance note for a Thanksgiving Day event with many names attending a victory by State University over A & M College.

Bermuda Otto Fisseler

Rosalind Russell and John Boles in Craig's Wife

Palace presents Rosalind Russell and John Boles in the Pulitzer Prize play Craig's Wife at Sun and Mon showings.

Rosalind Russell John Boles Craig Palace Sun Mon

Pro Matka Play at St. Ludmila’s Academy

St Ludmila’s Academy presents a Czech language four act educational play Pro Matka meaning For Mother on December 8 in the city auditorium. The cast includes Duchess Regina Ludmila Martha Pauline and Blanche with themes of innocence and doubt, priced 20 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. The school thanks Mr Joe Barta and the Sisters for car lending assistance.

Regina Blanche Ludmila Martha Pauline Rosalie St. Ludmila’s Academy Joe Barta Menger

The Season's Greatest Volleyball Game At Meager Court

A Friday match at Menger court drew a large crowd as players from Meager faced off in a tense volleyball game. Despite strong start and high spirits, the team fell short by the end, but players remained upbeat about their practice and future luck.

Menger

Card of Thanks The Volley Ball Team of St

A brief thank you note from the St volley ball team expresses gratitude for support and kind wishes received during the season. The card acknowledges friends, teammates, and organizers who contributed to the team’s effort and camaraderie.

Spices of Life and Loss at School

A fragmentary note from a school page mentions the death of Ben Slim Roeder, described as the best ball player when the team played. The exchange includes quirky lines about subtraction and footwear, reflecting a lighthearted class tone alongside the obituary mention.

Ben Slim) Roeder Slim Edward

Do You Know These Gossip Jokes About Town Folk

A breezy column teases readers with nicknames and rumors about local residents. It pokes fun at editor illness, candy stock, dances, letters, and teasing comparisons among neighbors while keeping a light humorous tone.

Annie Laurie Mary Baros Janie Hubner Houston Agnes Margaret Barbara

Senior junior party surprises at library Domino Event

Seniors were surprised by Juniors with a Domino Party on Wednesday afternoon November 18 at 2 o'clock in the library. The Seniors entered to All Day on the Prairie played on the Victrola, seating themselves at arranged tables during Book Week, with tallies shaped like a book.

Going Out of Business Sale on All Implements

A Hallettsville notice announcing a complete closeout of implements including wagons plows middle breakers planters cultivators harrows and various plow points. The sale promises unbeatable bargains as the stock is cleared, urging customers to inspect offerings from J. W. Schwartz.

J. W. Schwartz Hallettsville

W C Schmidt Attends Masonic Grand Lodge Meeting

W C Schmidt attends the Masonic Grand Lodge session in Waco as part of the ongoing gathering. The event centers on fraternity proceedings and ceremonial activities with members from related lodges in attendance.

W. C. Schmidt Masonic Grand Lodge Waco

Luncheon and Prize Winners After Junior Girls Event

A junior girls group hosted games followed by a luncheon of cake cookies sandwiches and Coca Cola. Mary Bares won the grand prize and Edward Kasper received the booby prize. Attendees expressed thanks and enjoyment.

Mary Bares Edward Kasper

Choir Rehearsals Plan Weekly Mass Music

Every Wednesday and Friday at 7 45 pm the choir rehearses to enhance the Christmas Midnight Mass. Parishioners with musical talent will contribute by playing various instruments. The Mass is composed by Concone in F and faithful practice will improve the ceremonies.

Concone

Sunshine Club Holds Meeting Presided by Winnie Lee

The Sunshine Club met in the classroom on November 16 with Winnie Lee presiding. Twenty four members answered roll call. Minutes were approved as read. Old business was discussed, and with no new business the meeting adjourned to November 39, per the reporter.

Sunshine Club Winnie Lee

St Ludmila’s Girls Volley Game Versus Menger

St Ludmila’s girls played Menger in a Friday volley match on November 13. Menger won two of the three games despite strong effort from St Ludmila’s. Mary Baros sat out at home, with Cecil. Ne tardus substituting, and the team losing the final two games.

St. Ludmila’s Menger Mary Baros Cecil Ne Tardus

Also Mentioned on This Page

Schaeffer Bill Folds Shiner Drug Co J. L. Mikulik C. E. Sandford Mr. Sandford Conroe Misa Cathrine McMaster of Arthur Kaspar Audrey Kuhn Ernestine Bruno Scholz J. Syamken Sr Geo. Bohuslav Midfield Stratman Robert Montgomery Frank Morgan Madge Evans Palace Frank Slovak Albert Mill State University A.& M. College Messie Mmes John Hollman Elo Woltera Peck Welhausen Thomas Hughs R. L. Hays Evelyn Dreyer Marie Koneaba Florine Earline Ann Berckenhoff Aline Edith Wolters Clarice Hollman Helen Steffins Aline Zappe Bernice Blohm A. J. Berckenhoff Elizabeth Nowlin Messrs Ray Welhausen Max Wolters Jr Roy Mewes Leonard Valek Wm. Wendtland Jr Edwin Pohler Percy Garbade Wm French James Buske T. L. Steffins Prin. Jowers Shiner Motor Sales Paris Luxor Armand King’s Page and Shaw Echoes of St. Ludmila’s Academy Annie Laurie Tasler Barbara Netardus Margaret Mikulenka Agnes Simper Rudolph Polly Adolph
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