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Newspaper

Shiner Gazette

Location

Shiner, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1933

Page

8

Wedding Note Reveals Fear of George Mortimer's Threat

Doris describes threats from George Mortimer the morning of the wedding. She says Howard was told not to marry her to avoid death, and a note she wrote stated she did not want to kill him, a detail that fueled suspicions of premeditation. Rocky comforts Doris as she recalls the turmoil.

Howard George Doris Rocky Bill Grant George Mortimer New England Diane Merrel Detroit Diane Merrell New York Valery Charley Howard Valery Beatrice Molly Meekstown Rotky Doug Mortimer Oncar Do Val Piane- Merrell Oer

Wedding Crisis Headlines a Small Town Mystery

Doris Melton and Rocky St. Gardens wed in a ceremony disrupted by a violent intruder. A pistol shot ends in Mortimer’s collapse. Rocky reveals Mortimer is Howard Valery’s killer. Reporters move to cover the shocking turn as Beatrice and officials manage the aftermath.

Two Burned to Death in Hotel Fire at Yoakum

Two men perished in a Yoakum hotel blaze at the St. Charles Hotel early today, identified as J. B. Hinkle 25 and W. J. Haley 22 both found on the upstairs porch after smoke overpowered them. Bill Hudson narrowly escaped and owner Mrs. Dye was hospitalized with shock. Firemen fought the two hour blaze. cause under investigation. Haley, a San Antonio packing company salesman, was to wed Gertrude Mechler of San Antonio.

Yoakum St. Charles J. B. Hinkle Kenedy W.j. Haley San Antonio Packing Company Bill Hudson VM. Dye San Antonio Wesley J. Haley San Antonio’ Packing Company Gertrude ‘Mechler Miss. Mechler Mechler

City Marshal Bans Fireworks in Shiner Business District

City Marshal Canon announces a Christmas restriction on fireworks in Shiner's business section. Vendors must instruct buyers to leave the district before lighting displays to safeguard property.

Canon Shiner

Marriage chaos erupts at St Gardens in wild elopement plan

In a chaotic scene Oscar Du Val declares Doris divorced and urges Diane Merrell to wed Rocky with a bishop ready to marry two insane lovers. Doris reconciles with Mrs Du Val as Rocky and Doris plot a Meekstown ceremony, while broader schemes unravel and a public truth remains hidden.

Beatrice St. Gardens Rockwell St. Gardens Oscar Adores du Val Beatrice Mrs. du Val Oscar du Val Doris Rocky Mrs'Do Va St. Gardens du Val Diane Merrell Charley Mike Mocky Mr. du Val Mae

Gift of the home town paper for Christmas joy

A festive call to gift the hometown newspaper for Christmas and the New Year. The idea emphasizes weekly reading throughout the year as a valued present.

Christmas Card Scene From Gaztie Office

Olive green and cardinal red bristol board are described as a Christmas display received at the Gaztie office. The fragment notes colors and a decorative item in a newsroom setting.

Bristol Jase Gaztie

For Sale Two Feather Beds at Henry Rogge

Classified note offers two feather beds for sale and directs readers to apply to Henry Rogge. Text includes garbled lines suggesting a truncated local ad with unclear extras.

Henry Rogge

Dance at Wied Tuesday Night Promotes Migl Orchestra

A Tuesday night dance at Wied features Migl Orchestra with good music and a welcoming venue. The event invites everyone to come and enjoy themselves.

Migl Orchestra

For Sale My Home Will Accept Trade See Ed Herder

Real estate note advertising a home for sale with trade acceptance. Mentions contact person Ed Herder for details. No dates or locations provided. Item reads as a bartered sale offer typical of classified pages.

Will Ed Herder

Death shocks Bo Smithville family of A. Th Valek

Friends express deep sympathy as the sister of A. Th Valek, Mrs. one, dies suddenly in Bo Smithville. Survivors include Leonard and Leona, with Mrs. Felix Berc kenhoff, Miss Annie, Freddie, and Miss Marie Koncaba noted among the Smithville group.

A. Th Valek Bo Smithville Leonard Leona Smithville Felix Berckenhoff Annie Freddie Marie Koncaba

Palace Theatre Show Dates Mentioned in Fragment

Fragmentary OCR mentions a venue and date around December with unclear event details at Palace Theatre. No clear titles, participants, or exact event described.

Fragmentary Notice of Relatives and Names

Among relatives from and Mrs. Alex Borobaes Mre ét Seguin, Mrs. R., Weber of Sie Antonio, Mrs. Wm. Awer wr. and Mrs. George Mit and Mesdames. John Wanet, 8.%: Pfeuffer, Emmy Grok, Pee Tolle and Isa je Behuaré mann of New Braunfels.

Alex Borobaes Ét Seguin R., Weber Sie Antonio Wm. Awer Wr George Mit Mesdames John Wanet Pfeuffer Emmy Grok Pee Tolle Isa Je Behuarémann New Braunfela

First Birthday For Ansioetéa Baby Anita Frances

Korbel celebrated her first birthday last week at the home of Heinaohn and Cider ones. Includes a family gathering with close relatives and well wishes for the child.

Anita Frances Korbel Heinaohn

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