12 Dec 1929
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
1
A rural free delivery postmaster warns patrons to fix bad roads within 40 days or risk curtailed mail service. He cites inspections by a post office representative who called the conditions abominable and vows to enforce department orders to keep routes passable. Hugh G. Koether, postmaster.
Del Rio witnessed the marriage of George Rogge and Miss Ruby Mae Mills on Thursday morning November 26 at the brides parents home. Rev T S Stauffer officiated and attendants included immediate family. The couple planned a wedding luncheon at Hotel Roswell followed by a trip to Lubbock El Paso and points in New Mexico before settling in Robstown.
The sale runs until December 24 offering shirts without colors at reduced prices. Items formerly at 3 and 3.50 dollars now cost 95 cents.
Improvement notes reveal the Chevrolet agency and Shiner Motor Sales enlarging their premises with a 56 by 90 foot solid concrete floor. The adjoining City Tire Shop also enlarges by taking over the old Liberty Theatre corner, with Gloor and Dreyer remodeling the front of both buildings into one.
Miss Lola Ellison directs the Junior Class play Billie with Mrs Thulemeyer assisting musically. The royalty production is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French of New York and serves as a benefit for the athletic fund.
Readable text reports that flats were satisfactorily fixed at a highway filling station. No additional context or names are provided.
Edwin Hodanek and his wife of San Antonio were guests of relatives on Sunday, keeping a family visit in the local community.
Wolters Bros. Co presents an expert demonstration of The Cook Terracer at the E Mor genroth farm east of the City Cemetery. Residents interested in terracing their land are invited to attend and observe the device in action and its potential benefits.
Buy the Screen-Grid Atwater Kent Radio now at its lowest price. The new model promises enduring performance and rich reception. Visit 2tf Oil Mill Garage for details and availability.
Mr and Mrs Aug Baca and their children returned last Monday from a pleasant trip visiting Alice and Corpus Christi Texas, enjoying time with relatives and the coastal outing.
Boundary Line School will render their Christmas program Saturday night December 21 starting at 10 o clock. Admission is 15 cents for all children over twelve. children under 12 enter free. Before and during the program the Happy Three provide music.
The Rosenwasser and Rubin store held a busy Red Tag Sale starting Friday at 9 am with Mr Rubin noting strong opening. Saturday surpassed expectations as the rush continued and the sale runs through Christmas offering practical and attractive gifts for the whole family.
An advertisement from Highway Filling Station promises oil draining and car care services. The note 4-2t appears as a classification or job code in the listing.
Texas Public Health Association promotes Christmas seal sales featuring a wood engraved design by John W. Evans of Baldwin Long Island. Evans 74, produces 32 000 000 seals showing a medieval bellringer sending health greetings, a craft he has kept at work since 50 years ago.
Shipping of stock will commence again on the first Tuesday in January the seventh. Anyone having hogs sheep or cattle to ship must notify Leo Hubner Frank Tassler Jr or Herman Caka six days before the shipping date.
In Shiner Texas the city has funded a 30000 dollar city hall a 10000 dollar street program a 15000 dollar light and power building an 8500 dollar fire engine and a 40000 dollar sewer system within four to five years without tax increases or large bonds The mayor earns 25 dollars a year and each council member 24 dollars A number of inquiries from across the United States and Canada cite the town residents holding all sewer bonds and noting officials avoided major borrowing while plans for interest remain intact
Shiner Garage invites families to consider a Majestic Radio as a festive present. Make arrangements now and call Phone 174 for details and availability.
Attendance was good at the Thursday night meeting though President Rubin and 1st Vice President Amsler were absent. 2nd Vice President Striebeek presided with Edwin Wolters named secretary pro tem. Oak Grove and Moulton representatives urged cooperation to form a car load of poison for next season, reducing costs and avoiding telegraph and rush shipments. Banks and merchants are asked to place orders.
Attend the auction on December 19 at City Hall to benefit former sailors. Billy is listed among participants or organizers. The event supports retired mariners with proceeds directed to their welfare.
A seller promotes blue and gray work shirts at a Red Tag Sale priced at 30 cents. The ad mentions brand names Rosenwas ser and Rubin and notes two pockets with triple stitching as features.
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