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.
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1936
Page
8
Mrs. W. P. Faulkner and her sons of Labbock are anticipated to arrive today, signaling a family reunion or visit familiar to local residents.
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.
Mr and Mrs A L Valek visited Smithville relatives for Thanksgiving. The trip highlighted family gathering traditions and holiday travel patterns in the region.
Mise Leona Valek came back Sunday after visiting relatives in Smithville. Her trip involved family time and returning to daily routines.
J L Mikulik and his San Antonio wife spent Thanksgiving with relatives, sharing time with relatives during the holiday week in Texas.
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.
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.
Supt. T. H. McDonald attended the State Teachers Convention at Fort Worth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Geo Martin of San Antonio motored in for Thanksgiving dinner with his uncle, W. L. Martin, sharing a family gathering during the holiday season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Palace presents Rosalind Russell and John Boles in the Pulitzer Prize play Craig's Wife at Sun and Mon showings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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