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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1934
Page
8
The article warns of festive fire risks during Christmas urging cooperation in fire prevention. It lists hazards such as inflammable evergreen decorations, candles on trees, Santa beard catching fire, candles in windows near curtains, child fireworks, wrapping waste, and improper electrical fixes. It notes Texas fire losses in 1934 expected to be the lowest since 1919.
A note from the Shiner Gazette promoting home news as the best gift for friends who have moved away, highlighting the value of sending the local paper to distant loved ones. It emphasizes keeping ties with the hometown paper as a meaningful gesture.
In Yoakum Texas two hundred farmers gathered to oppose any acreage reduction in a proposed tomato marketing agreement. They supported government inspection and grading. Yoakum area averages 356 carloads with potential output near 800 cars under good conditions. About 40 percent of tomatoes ship before June 1 and 90 percent leave the state.
The Lutheran Ladies Aid met December 5 at 2:30 PM with Rev. Schuetze leading devotionals. President Mrs. Aug Schramm welcomed members and guests. minutes were read and approved. Plans discussed for papering the Pastor's dining room and wiring for light at his home. Mrs. Wolfsdorff shared an account of their Swiss Alps trip for Rev. Edwin Hirsch’s installation. Meeting closed with song, prayer, coffee, and lunch. Next gathering is January 2, 1935 at 2:30 PM.
Mrs. Oscar Hinze Shiner offers permanent waves in Texas with prices $1.00 for children and $1.50 and up for adults. All waves guaranteed. Contact Texas Telephone 908 F 12.
Threshing notice informs readers that cane and Higari Seed will be threshed on a fair day. Readers are invited to express desires so arrangements can be made. Ehlers and Nollkamper 52x2.
Mr and Mrs Henry Reichardt celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday December 2. Rev W C Wolfsdorf and Rev Richard Schuete attended and spoke. About 65 guests shared a tasty lunch after songs and well wishes. The couple’s two daughters Irma and Ida joined, Ida coming from La Grange. The Gazette offers congratulations and best wishes for many happy returns.
Schwartz and Co of Shiner advertise cash for corn shelling or in ear. J M Canon drove to San Antonio to meet the 7 am train bringing Mrs Roscoe Canon and sons from Mexico City. Roscoe plans to move with his family to the Philippine Islands in January.
Mrs Gustave Wolters hosted a table bridge party Wednesday afternoon with a Christmas motif in decor, games, and refreshments. Mrs A A Darilek won high, while Mrs A H Kasparlow and Miss Jessie Pearl Landers took consolation. An out of town guest, Mrs C C Welhausen of Yoakum, attended.
Relatives and friends from out of town attending the Keil Macha wedding were Mrs. Winnie Coleman and daughter Elizabeth of Gonzales, Albert Macha of Corpus Christi, Mrs. Wm. Macha and daughter of Yoakum, Mrs. W. L. Wotipka, Mrs. Arnold Wiedeman, Mrs. Kenneth Woody, Mr. and Mrs. Felix Brunner and son of Flatonia and Mrs. H. Z. Pape of Seguin.
Mrs. J. A. Hightower of Carthage Texas describes using Thedford's Black Draught for years to treat sick headaches thought to arise from constipation. She states it has long been part of her family remedies.
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