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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1939
Page
8
Ambiguous OCR snippet describes E Wizard of Oz as picture of the year with references to Mrs Francis Birmingham and Mrs A M of North Oxford Massachusetts and mentions Haslbeck.
Cotton ginned in Lavaca County for the 1939 crop prior to December 1 totaled 10,502 bales, versus 20,487 bales by December 1, 1938. Special Agent Henry Strauss notes the comparison.
The piece argues sincerity leads to success in faith and life and credits Mary Baker Eddy. It suggests that whatever guides men toward Christian living also shapes moral character and goodness.
The Midway Club met Friday afternoon November 24 at Mrs. John Baros home with nine members present. New officers were elected for the coming year: President Mrs. John Baros Vice President Mrs. Robt Kruse Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Stanley Ivicic Council Delegate Mrs. Alb Muenich Reporter Mrs. Anton Hajek. The Christmas party was announced for December 14 at night at Mrs Baros home. Visitors were invited. The meeting adjourned after a delicious lunch.
Western Auto Associate Store promotes new 1940 TruTone radio models offered at prices claimed to save buyers up to half. Ad urges shoppers to visit to see these “beautiful True tones” in the home radio lineup.
Funeral flowers available day or night with fresh California stems. A full line of marines in varied colors and prices, plus baskets in all sizes. Also reports of visits: John Kubicek Jr and Adel with Joe Filip, Roy Mewes returning to Austin with his mother Annie Mewes, and several trips to San Antonio and Houston for visits. A stage set for The Doctor of Lonesome Folk and Dickens era costumes planned for next week.
R E A News outlines improvements by Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative in Cost Texas. Allocation B will bring a 255 mile line, with Allocation A nearing completion at 236 miles. Maps show applicants. prompt applications ensure service and future extensions bring electric service to homes, radios, irons, refrigerators, stoves, and more at reasonable cost.
Joseph Fietsam of El Campo and Lee of Incarnate Word San Antonio spent Sunday with homefolks. Mrs F E Kloesel and Mrs Fred Grohmann of Weimar visited with relatives and friends. Ft.
Restore normal stomach tone and aid digestion with Akalosine A. Ends gas belching burning and gall bladder pains. 30 day treatment for $1.50 at Kuhn Pharmacy.
An ad from Shiner Drug Co offers Turner’s Juno Tablets with a customer guarantee. Prices are 50 cents or one dollar, claiming relief from bladder or kidney disorders causing getting up nights, backache, disturbed sleep, dizziness or rheumatic pains.
Groucho, Chico, and Harpo headline a chaotic opening as ringmasters in a circus style event. The three comic legends perform antics that spark confusion and laughter. Local spectators and reporters note the unusual spectacle and lingering mood of entertainment amid the disruption.
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