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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
10
The group discussed profits of 46.37 from Tha and approved a dramatic club Turkey supper funded by membership dues. A Christmas party during holidays with gift exchange was also approved. Several members paid dues, bringing membership to 34 3. The meeting adjourned.
Ace of Clubs held a regular meet with chrysanthemum decorations and a table setup for players. Mesdames Victor Stindt and Alfred Brosch won prizes for high score and high cut, and Mrs. Victor Stindt plans a holiday event on December 30. Rev A Guyon attended as guest of Mrs W C Mewes and Roy Sunday. Home news is the best gift, Shawnee Shiner Gazette.
Mrs Cecile Gasser hosted the Thursday 42 Club on December 9 with guests Mrs Fritz Sander Mrs Emma Glatzert Hugo Liebhafsky A Thulemeyer K Broz and C B Welhausen. Yellow chrysanthemums decorated the room. Mrs Wm Zappe led club scoring with Mrs Liebhafsky top guest and Mrs Koerner low prize for the club while Mrs Glatzert won the guest prize. A tray lunch was served and favors given in anticipation of Yuletide. Next meeting will be with Mrs C B Stratman.
Three residential lots offered for sale in Shiner fronting St Ludmila's Academy facing the Catholic Church and Academy. Lots available individually with good elevation and drainage. Apply at the Gazette office for particulars.
The wedding of Marvin B. Henrichs and Selma Marie Hartman was quietly solemnized Tuesday at 3 PM at United Dr. Martin Luther Church. Rev Schuetze read the service. music by Mrs. Theo Dierksen. The couple, both from local families, will reside with relatives after a wedding supper.
At a regular meeting Mrs A L Valek chaired the P T A as it considers purchasing material for a music and picture memory contest. Librarian Rosanna Howard was asked to obtain estimates for rebinding about two dozen books. Chairs were repaired by Tenberg. Anita Richter reported plans for a Home Economics tea and the treasurer noted a $5 holiday gift for Mr Schroeder.
The Blue Bonnet Music Club met on December 7 with Maurine Koether. Roll call covered facts on Godard. Program included The Fox Hunt by Robert Wagner, Dark Eyes by Dorothy Muras, Englman by Virginia Vogel, and The Second Mazurka by Stella Novak. Lunch followed. The evening ended with a lively Heart game.
St Ludmila's PTA met in the Academy Library with Mrs. Wagner presiding. Bills for classroom supplies were ordered paid. Pupils will join a community program in the city park. The Christmas tree and program will be in the city auditorium Sunday night December 27 at 7 45. No admission charged. Net proceeds of the country store and bazaar totaled 126 18. Classes will dismiss Wednesday.
A list of births from October and November detailing new children for numerous families. Names include Victor Willie, Ruth, Bobby Gene, Rita Marie, Bernadetta, Alvin Alois, Eugene, Rose Frances, Albert Jo, Dorothy Theresa, Annie Mae, John Vine, Raymond Alois, James Martin among others.
The body of J T Hardy was found shot three times on the old Cuero road near Henry Rehling’s former home around 10 PM Tuesday December 8. Reportedly dead at least an hour, he may have been killed elsewhere and dumped on the road. Buffington ambulance transported the victim to Buffington Funeral Home.
O S T Meyer offers four foot live oak and post oak cord wood for sale. Contact 61x2 phones 127 and 900 for arrangements.
The Comanche Squaws trounced the Hallettsville Brahmas by 58 to 26 Friday night. Basketball fans are urged to support Shiner teams in upcoming games against Yorktown and Moulton, with dates set for December 18 and December 23.
The Shiner Branch American Red Cross expresses heartfelt thanks to all who answered the 1936 Roll Call. Wishing Merry Christmas cheer and happy days through the year, Julia Wolters executive secretary.
Mule offered by Joe Tronicek in a terse note shows a two year nine month old animal available for one hundred dollars. Contact details provided as Joe Tronicek. Item appears in a small classified fragment with minimal context.
A Texas family expresses deep appreciation to Joseph Muras of Pan-American Life Insurance for promptly paying a $1,000 death claim under their mother's policy. The check helps cover doctors bills, hospital and funeral expenses, and the family pledges to recommend the company to friends.
Shiner merchants invite all to attend the first favorable Appreciation Day as the Gazette closes. Weather nearly swamped the previous days. Remember every Wednesday twelve Appreciation Day. You are welcome.
The Seguin Lutheran College defeated the Shiner Comanches 47 to 16 Friday evening. The Comanches played a splendid game, but were clearly outclassed by the Seguin Cager's unwavering speed and the goal shooting of Double-Ugly Kiel.
Mrs. Helen Duffy and her daughter Mrs. E A Busch have returned from a visit to San Antonio.
On December 10 the Boy Scouts of Shiner met in the Koch basement with nineteen members present. The Scout oath was reviewed, and the Scoutmaster noted the boys have been studying a great deal. After business a signaling race and games were played before adjournment due to bad weather. Scribe.
Live oak and post oak cord wood for sale green from two dollars and up. James Cervenka near Wied advertises 50x2P.
For sale a cream separator in good condition and a sewing machine. See Chas J Kasper for details.
Mr and Mrs William Gerum attended the golden wedding anniversary of Mrs Gerums parents Mr and Mrs George Etzel at Round Top recently. The Gerums infant son Lawrence Gene born November 9 was the youngest grandchild present.
Wallace Berry stars in Old Hutch as a lazy man who must labor to enjoy his newly acquired wealth. The piece notes Palace Tuesday and Wednesday showings.
Thelma Nitschke of Round Top, who spent four weeks in the Wm. Gerum household, has returned to her own home.
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