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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1923
Page
1
The Safe Way lights provide a beautiful Christmas Tree trim without fire danger. Shiner Electric Supply Co promotes a charming lights assortment for the tree. Shiner Drug Store invites shoppers to begin gift buying with Parisian Ivory dainty items and boxed stationery for universal gifts.
The ceremony on December 15 at 9 30 A M joined Miss Annie Brossman of this city and Charles Witte of Robstown with Rev J C Pfenniger officiating. A dinner followed at the Hinze home. Attendants Miss Ella Nora Brossman and Fred Emshoff. The bride wore white organdie with pink roses. groom in navy blue. They left by noon train for Corpus Christi and Robstown, as The Gazette sends best wishes.
Julius Wolters Hollmann celebrated his seventh birthday with about a score of youngsters last Saturday. Games included pinning the donkey’s tail on the donkey, lunch followed by outdoor sports. Mrs Julius Wolters and her mother assisted, and well wishes were offered for many happy returns.
On December 27 pupils at St Ludmila’s High School present a Bohemian English entertainment in the Opera House. The event aims to raise funds for playground apparatus with a cordial invitation extended to attend.
The earth lay under a heavy frost Saturday morning, described as both severe and beautiful by observers. Trees and fields glistened as light faded, coating streets and lawns in a crystalline white display.
Public invited to Sunday School Christmas exercises on December 25 at 7 PM at the Methodist Churches. Program includes Holy Night Silent Night by the orchestra, Joy to the World by the congregation, scripture and prayers, readings by Virginia Perry and Sehiol, Christmas Candles by the Beginners Class, Reading by Ralph Dreyer, The Song the Shepherds Heard by the School, The Can Brigade by Junior Boys, Teachers Christmas Book by Intermediate Girls, Wises by Intermediate Girls, Santa Claus announcements, Doxology and Benediction.
Liberty Theatre promotes a community oriented program for Christmas week. The notice urges readers to consider home business interests while planning amusements and supporting the theatre as a local cultural hub.
Miss Mae Hughs served as hostess at the Five Hundred Club with special guests Mesdames William Green C C Amsler Alfred Schramm A J Riehm Mr and Mrs Joe Hughs and Thomas Hughs. Members included Mesdames Chas Longoria W E Merreim EK J Henkhans Alyina Wolters E J Pomideds Benno Holchak H H Hepler L G Valenta and Miss Leonide Schubman. W E Merrem won high score, A J Blohm the consolation. A tempting salad course followed an unusually delightful afternoon.
Lynch Davidson and Co advertise Built In ironing boards as a valued housewife’s Xmas gift with a sample shown and orders invited. O W Miller is listed in Magr.
Bunje's school hosts a Christmas tree and box supper on Friday night December 22 for the benefit of the school. Everyone is invited to attend.
This week's Gazette issue dated December 20th marks the last edition of the year. In keeping with tradition, the paper will not publish during Christmas week.
If you are interested in electric light for your farm and home see E. H. Willmann Shiner Tex dealer for the Kobler Automatic Non-Battery Plant.
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