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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1932
Page
1
The Blohm Building hosts a regular session of the Business Men's Club tonight after the Girls Basketball Team arranged for heating in case of cold weather. Meeting location moved from the High School music studio to the Blohm Building with hot barbecue lunch served promptly at 7 p.m.
Ex cellent buy for a light speedy car with five good tires and a new paint job. Motor runs quietly and smoothly making this economical little roadster a solid value. Smith Motor Company Gonzales Texas.
The Lavaca County Red Cross appeals for enlistment in the annual Roll Call amid rising unemployment. A correction clarifies funds spent by the national agency in Texas, noting disaster relief and camp hospital expenditures for the last two fiscal years ending June 30, 1932, and invites readers to join for 1932.
Garbade's Modern Cleaners advertises suits cleaned and pressed for 35 cents and hats cleaned and re blocked for 45 cents during Bargain Day.
The Green School presented The Alley Daffodil last Saturday night to a full house. Proceeds totaled $24.05. Thanks go to Miss Mary Belle Davis of Boursville for her role and to Mr Otto Sander and daughter Miss Elvera for the music.
Take advantage of Shinér merchants offering wonderful bargains to purchase gifts for the entire family and still have money left.
Do your Christmas shopping early to avoid rush and ensure full stocks. The Gazette this week offers gift suggestions and holiday ads with Bargain Day bargains to aid practical Yuletide purchases.
Honorees at Yuletide bridge were Mrs M Shelly Canon bride elect and Mrs W Paul Faulkner of Lubbock. Mrs Ernest Hajek won high score. Hostess presented keepsakes as guests admired autumn leaves and holly decor. Prizes went to Beatrice Zappe Wilma Hillie Mae Rogge and others. Menu featured salad plum pudding hot coffee and angel food with colored icing messages.
Short time remains to join Meyerhoffs Sale in Hallettsville extended to December 25. Rudie Valenta and wife were called to Slaton due to pneumonia affecting Mrs. Valenta’s father Theo Schuhman. E A Schuhman and wife of Houston joined them in Fredericksburg. Valenta reports Schuhman remains in critical condition. the family recently attended Mrs Schuhman’s funeral.
In honor of Mr and Mrs L Trautwein s wedding anniversary the following were guests in their home last Sunday Messrs and Mesdames Richard Schaefer Will Drier Julius Schaefer and son Mrs Betty Egg Miss Annie Schimer of Meyersville Mr Walter Koenig and family of Arnekville Mesdames J Dolissi and J Hart man Fritz Schorre and Mr and Mrs Melvin Saddler of Cuero and Mr and Mrs EB Wolters of Shiner
Rev Dulaney will occupy the pulpit at the Methodist Church next Sunday. Morning services begin at 11 and evening worship at 7. All friends of the congregation are invited to attend.
Immanuel Lutheran Church will celebrate a mission festival with a Divine Service in German on December 11 at 10 30 a m Holy Communion will be celebrated and a festival collection for Texas mission work will be taken Anouncements will precede the service Pastor A Bohot leads the service and announcements
Mrs A J Berckenhoff and daughters with Mrs A Thulemeyer spent last weekend in San Antonio, enjoying the visit and local sights.
Dorothy Jean Blohm hosted the Blue Bonnet Club anniversary event at the Blohms home. The program featured McDowell life sketches, piano solos by Mildred Leslie and George Butte, and vocal and stereoptican views. Guests included Mrs. Welhausen, Mrs. Brieger, Mrs. Denmark, and others as the club plans Mendelssohn study for January sixth by Dorothy and Annie Marie Muras.
The Shiner Bakery will bake turkeys for 25c each with delivery stuffed and ready for the oven. Enjoy a real Christmas Dinner while the bakery handles the preparation and baking. Satisfaction guaranteed from Shiner Bakery proprietor W. Tieken.
The St Ludmila P T A met Monday in the Parish Hall with President Mrs F M Wagner presiding. Mrs A A Darilek was absent, Mrs Joe Michna acted as secretary. Minutes were read and approved. 24 members attended. Bills for rhythm band instruments and new black boards were paid. The Sisters thanked the P T A for their year’s kindness. The year ends with activities resuming January on the second Monday.
Bargain Day on December 14 draws attention as the last shopping event of the year. Merchants expect a large crowd and anticipate thrifty buyers and early holiday shopping in Shiner.
The High School PTA will hold its regular meeting today at 4 o'clock in the school auditorium.
Washington fir Christmas trees are available at Bonarden's with early book orders urged. shop early to secure preferred sizes and varieties.
Regular meeting of Shiner Chapter No. 272 O. E. S. set for Tuesday night December 18 at 7:30. All members urged to attend. Mrs. Hilda Messer, W. M.
The annual meeting of the South Texas Vegetable Cooperative Association will take place in Yoakum High School auditorium Texas on December 12 at 9 a.m. All members are urged to attend. J D Rippen president.
At a Thursday night meeting the Welhausen Park Community Christmas Tree project was approved again. A committee led by Pres Waldrep includes Mrs Lane Mrs Wolters Mrs Welhausen and several businessmen. The group will seek Reconstruction Finance Corporation aid via the Federal Highway Aid Fund at 3 percent interest and contact Roy Lehman for details.
The Gazette urges readers to check this issue for Bargain Day and Christmas advertisements with promises of one of the best events yet. Read the weekly specials and start Christmas shopping early.
Thanksgiving services at the Methodist Church drew a large crowd. Rev Dulaney delivered a sermon of spiritual inspiration. Miss Hertha Liebhafsky offered a violin and a vocal solo. The free will offering supported the Methodist Orphanage at Waco. The congregation presented a pounding to the new pastor and his family. Rev Dulaney previously served in Marble Falls and in Shreveport and Morgan City Louisiana.
Dodge coupe in excellent condition with new heavy duty tires and a re conditioned motor in A-1 shape. Clean inside and out with leather upholstery. Described as a good business car with commercial appeal. Reduced price to attract fast buyers.
Mrs Edwin Pohler hosted a four table bridge party Saturday afternoon with Christmas decorations throughout the home. Mrs Gus Wolters won first prize, Mrs W J Tomasco second, and Miss Beatrice Zappelow placed third. A plate lunch with jello cake and hot coffee followed the games.
Customer places an order for a Stretzel and a fruit cake at Chas. Schirdler's City Bakery. Order item 1x2.
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