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Newspaper

Shiner Gazette

Location

Shiner, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1940

Page

12

Mattress distribution notices for Shiner and District No. E

The notices state a mattress application day at the Blohm Building Shiner on Saturday December 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eligible farmers are those with income of $500 or less. Those who already received one mattress and have two or more unmarried children may qualify for one or two more mattresses. District No. E, Mrs. Joe Jungbauer in charge. Mrs. Homer Sommerlatte Chairman.

Blohm Bldg Shiner Joe Jungbauer Homer Sommerlatte Dist

Blessed Virgin Society Meeting After 8 O Clock Mass

The Blessed Virgin Society will hold a meeting Sunday after the 8 o clock Mass. All members are urged to be present.

Marek and Dugas Families Share Sunday Visit in Texas

Mr and Mrs J F Marek and Miss Ann and Mr and Mrs Felix Marek of Yoakum spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Chas Dugas of Houston. Mrs W G Fehrenkamp was called to Hallettsville on Friday for her son Lees illness. He underwent surgery and is confined to Renger Hospital. She visited Sunday but returned to her son's bedside Monday.

J. F. Marek Ann Felix Marek Yoakum Chas. Dugas Houston W. G. Fehrenkamp Hallettsville Lee Renger Hospital Fehrenkamp

G H Helweg Called to Service in Army

G H Helweg arrived in Shiner from Arkansas to visit relatives before departing Monday for Fort Sill Oklahoma where he will serve as a captain in Uncle Sam s Army

G. H. Helweg Shiner Arkansas Fort Sill Okla Uncle Sam

Miss Agnes Pulkrabek Bride Elect Showered in Home Event

Miss Agnes Pulkrabek was honored at a charming bridal shower hosted by Mrs Julius Dreyer on Thursday November 21. Doris Marie Dreyer welcomed guests with paper hearts and the pink and blue decor matched the blue satin gown. Doris Marie Dreyer sang, guests admired gifts, and refreshments of sandwiches cake hot chocolate and coffee were served. Attending were Mesdames Joe Caka Albert Caka Victor Harbers John Muenich Joe Nagemueller Frank Steiner Geo F Janssen Geo Herder Walter Herder Martin Baros Arthur Hoerig Annie Velek John Srubar Julius Dreyer Miss Anne Goetz Shiner Leona Steffek Mesdames Mary Steffek Emil Dreyer W J Hanus and Julius Seitz Yoakum Mesdames Pete Noack William Noack Moulton and Mrs KE Jalufka Houston.

Agnes Pulkrabek Julius Dreyer Victor Pulkrabek Doris Marie Dreyer Mesdames Joe Caka Albert Caka Victor Harbers John Muenich Joe Nagemueller Frank Steiner Geo. F. Janssen Geo. Herder Walter Herder Martin Baros Arthur Hoerig Annie Velek John Srubar Anne Goetz Shiner Leona Steffek Mary Steffek Emil Dreyer W. J. Hanus Julius Seitz Yoakum Pete Noack William Noack Moulton KE. Jalufka Houston

WAGONS WESTWARD heads big Western at Palace Theatre

Bonarden's Grocery advertises rearranged stock with reduced prices. WAGONS WESTWARD stars Chester Morris Anita Louise Buck Jones at the Palace Theatre Friday and Saturday. A St Mila bazaar invites Christmas shoppers Saturday. Miss Viola Broze visits El Campo relatives. Miss Marie Jo Henkhaus travels with the Joe Bozka family through the Valley into Mexico over the weekend.

Chester Morris Anita Louise Buck Jones Palace Theatre Viola Broz el Campo E. L. Batusek Marie Jo Henkhaus Joe Bozka Hallettsville Mexico Ona Munson George “Gabby” Hayes Big Boy Williams Three Stooges

He that doth live at home and learns to know God and himself

A terse aphorism by Christopher Harvey highlighting inner knowledge as sufficient for spiritual growth. The quote emphasizes self reflection and divine understanding over outward journeys or external instruction.

God Christopher Harvey

Girls Urged To Build Up For Relief With CARDUS

The article urges girls to improve nutrition to ease headaches cramps and dysmenorrhea linked to malnutrition. It notes CARDUS helps increase appetite, stimulate gastric juice, aid digestion, and bolster resistance. It claims women have used CARDUS for over 50 years.

Cardus

Czech Talking Picture Vdovicka Spadla S Nebe

A cinema listing runs Thursday December 5 with Vdovicka Spadla S Nebe Czech talkie. It also advertises Sunday and Monday December 8 and 9 showings of They Drive By Night featuring Ann Sheridan George Raft Humphrey Bogart and Ida Lupino. Also Pat O Brien and John Garfield in Flowing Gold with Frances Farmer plus Screwball Football and night and matinee shows with prices. Also notices for a for sale horse and a prize red boar and a lost small black collie Sandy with reward.

Ann Sheridan George Raft Humphrey Bogart Ida Lupino Movietone News FAGIN Pat O’brien John Garfield Frances Farmer

Adla Tablets Claim Quick Relief for Stomach Pain

C S Gross reports severe stomach distress until Adla tablets relieved the pains. He says he can eat anything afterward. The ad offers Adla for excess stomach acidity with a money back guarantee at your drug store.

C. S. Gross

Kidney health ad sells Turner's Juno tablets guarantee

Help your kidneys with a KUHNS Pharmacy offer for Turner’s Juno tablets. The box is promoted with a relief guarantee and prices listed at 50 cents and one dollar. The ad warns of symptoms like getting up at night, backache, disturbed sleep, dizziness, and rheumatic pains.

Kuhns Pharmacy

Birthday celebrations and family visits noted

Mrs Hedwig Siems honored her grandson Forrest Siems with a Sunday dinner for his birthday. Attending were his parents, grandmother Ms Agnes Pavlicek, and Mr and Mrs Otto Siems of Yoakum. Robert Keil of Victoria visited on Monday. Wim Wendti and Sil are visiting to recuperate. Grandma Kinderman, age 90, observed her birthday November 25 with friends calling to wish her well.

Hedwig Siems Forrest Siems Mirs Agnes Pavlicek Otto Siems Yoakum Robert Keil Victoria Wim Wendti Sil Grandma Kinderman Der

San Antonio Visit Highlights Local Families and Travel

Mr and Mrs Fred Heerssen joined Olan Mittanek and baby of Goliad for a day in San Antonio Sunday. Olan and family plan to move to San Antonio. Elmer Schulze of San Antonio missed a piano appearance due to muddy roads. Mr Geo Gray of San Antonio, Bulk agent for Humble Oil, attended a funeral. Several families from Schulenburg and Shiner and Baros toured the Magic Valley and Reynos mexico report a interesting trip.

Fred Heerssen Olan Mittanek Baby Goliad San Antonio Olan Elmer Schulze O. G. Blohm Schulenburg James Buske Shiner Geo. Gray Humble Oil & Refining Co Jake Cimerhanzel Sr F. M. Baros Virginia Emil Balusek Jno. Balusek

Grinding Notice for Feed and Corn Ground at Barns

I hereby notify all who wish to have their feed and corn ground with my Hammer Mill at your barns to see or write Joe Pokluda Shiner Texas Rt. 3 box 385 or phone John Kloesel Phone 906F5. The rate is 20 and 15c per hundred.

Joe Pokluda Shiner Texas Rt. 3 John Kloesel

For sale corn and onion plants by Ed Mraz and Mrs Siems

Classified note lists corn wanted for shipping with dates and price details to contact Ed Mraz at phone 209 and a separate cheap sale offering Red Creole onion plants and cabbage plants from Mrs Hedwig Siems.

Emil Benarden Ed. Mraz Hedwig Siems

Christmas Card Order Offer From Mrs Valenta

I will take orders for Christmas Cards. If interested phone 108 and I will call with samples. Fifty assorted personal cards for $1.00. Mrs. Rudie Valenta (41-nc)

Rudie Valenta

McCormick Deering Sulky Plows for sale at 37.50

A farmer's sale offers McCormick Deering 12 inch Sulky Plows at 37.50 each. The item promises to help maintain terraces and enable early plowing for practical farm use.

Adla Tablets Relieve Pain Says C S Gross

C S Gross reports severe stomach pains eased after taking Adla Tablets and claims he can eat anything again. The ad promotes Adla with a money back guarantee and urges readers to buy at their local drug store.

Onion seed orders urged by Shiner Chamber committee

The Shiner Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee announces the first moment of onion seed has ended and urges early orders to ensure delivery for planting time. Contact them today to make arrangements for onion seed.

Shiner Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Ceittee

St. Ludmila's Bazaar at Blohm Building Dec 7

St. Ludmila's P T A hosts a country store and bazaar at the Blohm Building on Saturday December 7 inviting the community to attend.

St. Ludmila’s P.T. A. Country Store

Benarden's Grocery Offers All Items at Reduced Prices

Benarden's Grocery features a storewide sale with discounted goods. The item list suggests promotional pricing to attract shoppers. A Palace Theatre show WAGONS WESTWARD is billed for Friday and Saturday at the Palace. Western Auto Associate Store advertises hot water car heaters and gas heaters for winter driving.

Benarden’s Western Auto Associate Store

Also Mentioned on This Page

Shiner Motor Sales Mittanek’s Shiner Oil Mill & Mfg. Co A. H. Maneth Lois Temple Lbr. Co Whiner, Texas J. J. Adamek, Jr Bonarden P. T. A. Bazaar Blohm Building Shiner Pressing Shop E. Gehrels Your Service Vdovicka Spadla Midway Hall Michna-Beasley Turkey Patek C. W. Kram Obold, Shiner Gazette Office W. B. Wright Gonzales Rt Arthur Kloesel Lee Stalla Edgar Breitkreutz Rt. 1 Sandy Marburger Beauty Shop Wolters Bros. CO
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