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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
4
Texas faces a severe influenza wave with 1 392 cases reported in a week, six times higher than the seven year average. Dr Cox warns neglect worsens outcomes, urges hydration nutrition outdoor exercise and sensible dress. He notes pneumonia as a dangerous complication and advises bed rest and prompt medical care at first signs of a cold.
Mr and Mrs Fred W Hinze of Robstown arrived Sunday for a week long visit with Mrs Hinzes parents Mr and Mrs Kijlosterman Louis Dusek returned Sunday from California where he had been stationed for some time
A letter to Hon. Frank Scofield Austin Texas calls on all local defense savings committees to redouble activity. It urges payroll allotments bank drafts stamp banks school programs and group efforts to boost purchases of defense bonds especially 1941 series. Secretary Morgenthau thanks committees for past work and urges continuous public buying during wartime.
The charred body of Carl Neubauer, 15, star Gonzales High football player, was found after he was shot through the heart and the Susie Johnson place burned. Dad Stephens, a negro, was wounded and Ellis Johnson was arrested as a shooter. authorities say an old feud sparked the violence.
A local auto dealer advertises a guaranteed Exel battery at Shiner Motor Sales and promotes a low price. The notice invites customers to visit the lot to take advantage of the deal and secure a battery with warranty.
Fragmentary note discusses diet factors in muscle building, mentioning protein and body builders. The text references roughly 18 percent but lacks full context, making precise conclusions difficult while preserving named topic and activity.
A chart from the Medical Association shows protein amounts in various foods. Three stars mark high quality protein. Daily needs can be met by two portions of meat or one serving of milk and fat. The chart explains how animal and plant sources contribute to protein intake.
The War Department seeks investigators for the Material Division of the Air Corps and Field Representatives in the Labor Standards division with salaries up to 4 600 a year. Other openings include Senior Electrician and Electrician in Washington and a Border Patrolman in the Department of Justice. Applications due January 12 1942 January 8 1942 and February 2 1942 respectively. Full details available from local civil service offices or the U S Civil Service Commission in Washington D C.
The text cites the Marx Brothers farewell on screen in The Big Store at Palace Theatre with shows on Sunday and Monday. Local visitors, departures, and wedding news include Walter Goetz visiting Hallettsville, Mr and Mrs Ernest Appelt visiting Camp Claiborne, and Walter Bender attending a brother’s wedding.
Brief note suggests installing a better component in a car for winter use. Mentions SHINER MOTOR SAL but lacks clear details, dates, or names to confirm broader context.
Volunteers flood recruiting stations across Texas as war is declared against Japan. Corporal Schmitz reports 15 and 10 enlistments in Victoria and San Antonio offices, 147 applications first day, 42 accepted, 27 under 21 with parental consent, 78 rejected. Veterans Olin Dickinson and James Carter pass exams. many applicants include aviation cadet hopefuls and dependents. Avram cadet entry offers $205.50 to $245.50 monthly plus $500 yearly civil life bonus after training.
War Department orders end three year enlistments in the Army of the United States during the emergency. Enlistments will be for the duration of the war plus six months, with the president able to start demobilization after hostilities cease. Recruiting offices stay open at night to handle inquiries, San Antonio offices reporting 415 applicants since Monday, 176 tentatively accepted, with 325 seeking information at Room 401 and 92 at the Third in Builders Exchange Building.
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