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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1934
Page
1
County Agent J M Parks announces a Bankhead Act vote to be held December 14 1984 with 15 voting places open 9 am to 5 pm. Notices list eligibility rules based on 1934 35 Cotton Acreage Reduction Contracts ownership proof and lease or sharecropping agreements.
Producers who have lost destroyed or stolen certificates must visit the County Agent's Office to complete forms for Washington. Notify the County Agent's Office if your certificate is missing. D L Hudson Assetant in Cotton Adjustment Hallettsville Texas.
The Court House hosts a clinic on Saturday December 8 for tin can sealer and pressure cooker issues. A factory trained representative from the County Home Demonstration Council will run the event, inviting residents to bring sewers for service. Della Pfluger, Lavaca County Home Demonstration Agent, Tex.
Regular meeting scheduled for next Tuesday promptly at 7 o'clock. The notice encourages attendance and notes no further agenda details are provided in the fragment.
News from the New Gazette Reader notes the arrival of a son last Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs G W Blumberg in Seguin. Mrs Blumberg is formerly Miss Christa Moeckel. The baby, named G W Blumberg Jr, is described as a husky lad who phoned his happy parents.
The Gon dola diers will be presented tonight at City Auditorium at 8 P M. The performance promises lively costumes and classic Gilbert and Sullivan songs for local audiences.
Woodrow Baca arrived from Long Beach California where his ship the Saratoga is now based. It has been 18 months since his last furlough and during his absence he has had several cruises including the Panama Canal reviewed by President Roosevelt off New York. He visited Haiti and Cuba as the Saratoga carries 100 planes for continuous flight operations from dawn to dark.
United Dr Luther Chamber Of Commerce Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m Divine Service at 10 30 a m English service in Dreyer at 7 00 p m. Monthly trustees meeting Tuesday choir practice Wednesday Brotherhood meetings Thursday Dec 13 Brotherhood meeting and Dec 6 Senior League. Saturday Confirmation Class at 10 am. Rev Richard Schuetze speaks on Advent hope and the Kingdom of God. Tonight Thursday is the last meeting of the Chamber for the year with a 7 o clock start to hear The Gondoliers.
The pastor Rev Guyon will conduct regular services next Sunday at 11 a m and 7 pm. The public is cordially invited to attend both sessions.
Lavaca County ginned 19,407 bales from the 1934 crop before November 14, compared with 80,066 bales ginned by November 14, 1983. This shows a substantial rise in ginning activity over the 49 year span.
Immanuel Lutheran Church info notes a German service at 10 30 Sunday and Sunday school at 9 45 with all welcome Pastor A Bohot. David Griffin brings a rare treat tonight in Shiner of the operetta The Gondoliers by a superb San Antonio cast.
Officers of O D H S Bluecher Lodge No 20 were elected last Sunday afternoon. A G Lichey was named president Chas Kasper Sr vice president J H Huebner secretary M E Wolters treasurer Louis Trautwein trustee and C B Stratman named to the finance committee.
A note of appreciation expresses sincere gratitude for a lovely Thanksgiving box. Rev and Mrs Richard Schuetze extend heartfelt thanks for the thoughtful gesture.
The Literary Club invites members and guests to a bunco, 42 and domino game night next Wednesday December 12 at the Boundary Lane School. Lunch and games cost 10 cents for players. spectators enter free. Also noted: E. W. Sonntag and sons and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Glatzert have returned home after a period on the plains.
Bloomington’s powerful basketball team visits Shiner for two games against the Comanches. Friday’s 6 PM tipoff follows a Yoakum Edison football clash, with Saturday 7:30 PM game set to accommodate fans. Coach Wright builds a tough schedule to boost learning before the county meet. The Comanches praise a strong practice and a 88 to 7 scrimmage win over Yoakum St Joseph’s. Buy season tickets to see all four home games.
Fort Worth reports 575 refrigerator cars carried Texas turkeys to the North and East for Thanksgiving. John B. Collier notes the shipment totals $1.5 million and that turkeys sold 5c to 6c higher per pound than last year. He expects a larger Christmas outflow as producers fatten birds.
The Christmas Yard Contest committee announces out of town judges will visit Shiner on December 26 for first through third prize awards. They request decorations be completed and lighted by Sunday night, December 16 where possible.
A walk through Shiner shows merchants ready for Christmas with warm welcomes and practical as well as luxury gifts. Read the Gazette ads for early shopping and patronage of local home merchants.
Secretary Wallace announces a secret ballot vote for cotton farmers on continuing the Bankhead Act for the next year from June 1, 1938 to May 31, 1936. Ballots will be available at regular voting places with a simple yes or no choice and secrecy.
Floral designs available from Mrs. E. H. Willman. Contact via phone at 113 for orders and inquiries.
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