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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1948
Page
4
Shiner Gazette lists Lee J. Sedlmeyer as owner and publisher and Mrs. Ella E. Lane as editor. It notes second class mail status in Shiner Texas, with publication weekly on Thursdays. Rates shown: six months 1.25, three months .75, one year 2.00.
University of Texas bacteriologists Dr. O B Williams and Ruth Bitter report cockroaches carry paratyphoid fever and dysentery risk. They urge precautions to protect kitchen utensils and dishes from contamination in Central Texas roach populations.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wright and Max Ehlers of Houston were guests of Mrs. Alvina Wolters Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Theo Jurosek are spending the Christmas holidays in San Antonio.
Matinee pricing set for Sundays at the Palace Theatre covering the 4:00 to 5:00 PM window. Details specify the cost structure for this afternoon showtime.
Mr and Mrs Thomas G Muehlstein Jr announce a baby boy born December 20 at the local hospital weight 7 pounds 4 ounces. Mr and Mrs Emil Blaschke announce a son born December 15 at the local hospital weight 7 pounds 7 ounces.
Mr and Mrs V O Jaroszewski of San Antonio welcome son Jack Ray born December 14 in San Antonio. Grandparents Ed Nellkamper celebrate as seventh grandson with guests Rudy Heger family. D W Nedbalek and wife deliver baby boy Paul Wayne at Yoakum hospital December 20 weighing 8 pounds 2 1 2 ounces. First child and first grandchild for H Downing of Doncaster England. Nedbalek former Shiner resident and Vocational School teacher.
Dr and Mrs L B Saunders Richter of Yoakum announce the arrival of their second daughter born December 20 who will be named Stanley Ann. In Houston Mr and Mrs Harold Crawe announce the arrival of a son December 11 who will be known as Harold James Jr.
Bunjes Home Democrats Club held its annual Christmas party with co hosts Mrs Ad Bednar and Mrs Henry Schier schwitz. Members and guests enjoyed contests gifts and a covered dish lunch. January meeting planned at Mrs Chas Kram home.
Mrs Arno G Stratman and her daughter visit Mrs H H Stratman while Mr Arno Stratman returns to Houston for the holidays. The Laddie Vincik family came back to Austin after a few months here. Mrs G W Eschenburg is improving after illness. Mrs E E Liebhafsky of Champagne Ill arrives with her mother and daughter Gloria Sexton to spend Christmas with Mrs H A Liebhafsky. Madlyn Jo Hajek from Texas State College for Women visits family. Mr and Mrs Quentin B Schaefer of Dallas will be Christmas guests of the Herder family. Mr and Mrs Emil Eicher have rented Mrs Louise Burkett’s home.
The Palace Theatre announces the comedy Bride Goes Wild starring Van Johnson and June Allyson. Showings Saturday Christmas Day include a 3:00 p.m. matinee and a night performance. The film, a light clean comedy, promises holiday entertainment and features a child star for the kids.
Mr and Mrs H H Striebeck left Saturday for Houston to spend Christmas with their daughter Mrs S P Brooks and family. They were joined by Mrs M S Canon who came from New York to spend the holidays with relatives. Mrs J B Gary of Boling visited relatives and returned with her mother Mrs Callie Fry.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Brosch hosted the Night Bridge Club at Quast's Cafe Wednesday night. A chicken plate preceded the games. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Kasper led scorers among many couples including Mr. and Mrs. Griffin, Welhausen, Wolters, Bell, Heinsohn, Ward, Schramm, and Stindt.
Dennis Wagner of St Edwards University Austin and Robert Wagner of State Medical School Galveston visited the parents Dr and Mrs F M Wagner to bring Christmas cheer to their home.
Announcement notes a cancellation for Friday December 24 at the Palace Theatre with no performance scheduled.
The Lutheran Sunday School hosted a Christmas carol program and the film "Christmas Story" to a crowded gymnasium crowd filling the space beyond capacity. A large Christmas tree laden with gifts stood for the children awaiting the event.
Mrs L B Richter has returned home after a two month pleasant visit in Houston. Mr and Mrs Wm Wendtland and Mrs Isabel Thulemeyer with Mrs Cecelie Spoetzl attended the Gillis Symphony in San Antonio Saturday night.
Clyde Otto joined E. A. Mueller and Gus Haslbeck on a hunting trip near Realitas Ed. on Saturday. Gus and Clyde had a day or two advantage, but only Clyde brought in a buck, a four point kill, before returning to the State University for Christmas.
Mrs Joe Kasper Mrs Oliver Heinsohn Miss Eileen Heinsohn Mrs Frank Janak and Mrs Aug Wenske were in San Antonio on Thursday as business visitors. Carol Womble of Houston stayed with the L B Richter family on Sunday.
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