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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
6
Public weigher L M Roeder reports total bales weighed up to Tuesday night December 10 2319 compared with 9485 on the same date last year. Stronger demand noted for cotton and fluctuating prices observed in regional markets.
Yoakum high school edged Shiner 25 to 24 in a seesaw basketball game at home. Newsome Morgan and Tucker starred for Yoakum while Welhausen and Garbade led Shiner in a tightly contested afternoon clash.
Mrs C L Williams visited Mrs M C Kubitz at Moulton Sunday. Nicely printed calling cards will make an ideal Christmas gift. Leave your orders at Gazette office.
Mrs H H Hepler traveled to Gregory to visit her mother during the past week.
Miss Sydonia Wagner is visiting Corpus Christi, staying with local residents and planning brief social engagements around the city. Her visit highlights cultural exchange and community-friendly events during her stay.
Advertises a health resort in Marlin Texas offering baths, elimination, diet, and physical therapy for rheumatism neuritis constipation high blood pressure and skin diseases. Claims experimental stage completed and that hundreds recovered. Invites inquiries via Box 60 Majestic Hotel and Bath House MARLIN TEXAS.
Miss Lola Ellison directs the Junior Class stage production Billy with Mrs Thulemeyer assisting music. The royalty play is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French of New York for a Benefit Athletic fund.
The Comanches traveled to Lytton Springs and Maxwell last weekend to play basketball. They won at Lytton Springs 17 to 10 and defeated Maxwell 25 to 20. Players included Valek Welhausen Garbade Bednar Baros Wolters Baca Stuter Buske Janecek and coach Schulz.
A local sale notice invites inquiries at the Shiner Gazette office with contact by phone number 60. The notice requests information about the Cafefer sale and directs readers to visit or call the office for details.
Miss Lola Ellison Edna Reischel and Katie McVea attended Maxwell last week as Comanche secured a victory.
Local shoppers browse holiday deals as retailers in Shiner unveil seasonal sales and gift ideas. Store owners promote extended hours, special discounts, and festive windows to attract families during the Christmas shopping period.
Important notice to advertisers about last holiday issue timing. The Gazette will publish Dec 19 offering peak reach for late shoppers and holiday profits. Readers are urged to reserve space by calling 69 or mailing copy. Christmas Week will feature goodwill greetings.
An editor’s tease touts the value of a local home paper as a thoughtful gift for friends who have moved away, highlighting the Shiner Gazette as the ideal choice to keep distant readers connected to their hometown.
Mr Jos Meyer residing with his granddaughter Mrs Edgar Wolters is a patient in the local hospital.
City Garage advertises light testing services conducted by proprietor Emil L Balusek offering vehicle electrical checks and safety inspections at a local auto repair facility.
Mrs H P Schaefer of Schulenburg is at the bedside of her father Jos Meyer, who is ill.
A yellow Parker fountain pen is missing with the finder urged to report any sighting between the Post Office and Convent area. Please contact the sender if located.
Sore gums foul breath and loose teeth are described as disgusting. Leto's Pyorrhoea Remedy is highly recommended by leading dentists and never disappoints. Druggists return money if it fails. Kuhn's Drug Store.
Tuesday night at Legion Park the High School Comanches lost to Yoakum High 31 to 28 and fell 30 to 4 to Baldwin's Business College. Spectators enjoyed good humor and the Pep squad's lively performances added notable entertainment value.
Do not miss the Shiner High School Junior Class performance of Billy by George Cameron at City Hall Thursday night December 19 at 7:30 PM. The show features local students in a period drama and offers an evening of school theater.
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