10 Dec 1936
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1936
Page
1
Shiner merchants invite shoppers to visit their displays for Christmas gift ideas. The ads tout unusually large assortments and reasonable prices, encouraging buying locally rather than elsewhere.
Recruiting officers in Shiner will be in town for a week or ten days, inviting men to enter the United States Army. Contact them at the Post Office for service and information. FOR SALE 1935 Chevrolet Master Coupe with turret top and knee action offered by Smith Motor Company Gonzales Texas with small down payment and easy terms.
A Christmas season bridal shower honored Miss Natalie Fisseler hosted by Mrs. W. Tieken and Mrs. A. W. Nollkamper at the Nollkamper residence last Saturday. 78 guests signed the bride’s register, with 200 expected had weather allowed. The party featured a bride’s throne, rice shower, musical program, refreshments, and thanks to hosts, noting the upcoming marriage to Herman Barre of Yoakum.
Hallettsville churches will read the Lesson Sermon titled God the Preserver of Man on Sunday December 13 at 11 am. The Golden Text proclaims Preserve me O God and notes God is thy Savior. The passage adds I will be with thee through waters and fire and no harm shall come.
Immanuel Lutheran Church announces Holy Communion before the Sunday service at 10 30 a m with Sunday School at 9 45 a m. Everyone is welcome. Pastor A Bohot leads.
Shiner Public School will close on Wednesday December 23 and remain closed until Monday morning January 4 1987.
Favorable weather will permit Welhausen Park to host the Community Christmas Tree lighting next Sunday evening December 18 at six. Schultz's Band provides selections, St Ludmila's Academy sings Lovely Infant Dearest Savior, Rev A Guyon gives an address, Shiner Public School sings O Come All Ye Faithful, followed by a band selection. The Male Chorus performs It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and Silent Night Holy Night. Santa Claus arrives with gifts for children up to age ten. Mr J C Blohm presides.
Rev. A Guyon will fill his regular appointment at the Methodist church next Sunday. Public invited to worship with this congregation.
Frank Janda joins a group of new patients at the local hospital expanding admission capacity. The facility emphasizes comprehensive care and ongoing treatment options for recent admissions.
Shiner opens the pre holiday season as a lit up city thanks to the city council and chamber of commerce. Multicolored electric lights line the business district and highway displays. Store windows glow with Yuletide splendor and trade is good, indicating shoppers are embracing early buying.
The Business Men's Club will hold its regular meeting tonight at the Cozy Coffee Shop starting promptly at 7 o'clock.
Shiner merchants urge early Christmas shopping before holiday stock runs low. Special ads this week highlight available merchandise and bargains, urging customers to plan now.
The United Dr Martin Luther Church outlines a Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Divine Service at 10 30 a m with an English service in Dreyer at 7 00 p m. A Thursday December 17 7 00 p m Brotherhood meeting follows devotional and business, then a social fellowship with lunch. An instructional class meets Saturday at 1 30 p m to discuss belief in the Bible and Christ with Rev Richard Schuetze.
Sunday School starts at 10 a m with preaching at 11 a m and again at 7 p m on Sunday. A Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p m invites all worshipers to join the congregation led by Pastor J. W. Burns.
Shiner merchants prepare for a big Christmas season with large stocks of goods and attractive displays. The Gazette’s next issue offers merchants a final chance to promote messages to local shoppers in this trade area. Stores urge early Christmas shopping and invite readers to study the ads for offerings.
A 1932 Ford V-8 tudor sedan offered by Smith Motor Company in Gonzales Texas. The car is described as having good casings paint and upholstery and it is mechanically OKed with terms available. See this Ford if you are in the market.
Evergreen School hosts Charles Pen drys three act play The Deacon Slips on Sunday December 13 at 7 30 P M. The Deacon and Leslie appear as detectives hot on the trail to uncover why Mr Ringling is keen on Mildred and the farm. Cast includes Mrs Alb Kurtz Jr Edward Darilek Milton Riske Red Kurtz with supports Frank Kocian Charlie Kure Malvin Merrem Anita Kurtz. Admission 10 and 20 cents. Proceeds benefit the P T A.
A clean used 1931 Model A Ford Tudor with new tires and flawless paint. Upholstery is in excellent condition and the car should provide many miles of transportation. Terms offered by Smith Motor Company in Gonzales Texas.
Despite a damp Wednesday with heavy rain and nearly impassable roads, Shiner’s first Appreciation Day drew a larger crowd than expected. Merchants reported strong interest and satisfaction with the turnout and support.
Dr and Mrs F F Heger left last week for Livingston in Polk County where they will reside. They have many friends in Moulton who wish them health happiness and prosperity in their new home.
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