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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1929
Page
2
The text quotes a Christmas hymn line inviting worship and praise. It recalls celebratory service language and the idea of welcoming the King into hearts as Heaven and nature sing.
Christmas day services include Midnight Mass at 12 a m with orchestra and English sermon Second Mass at 8 a m with German sermon Third Mass at 10 a m with orchestra and Bohemian sermon A diocesan seminary collection at all masses Thursday feast of St Stephan only one mass at 10 with Bohemian sermon by Rev L Blinka later raised to deaconship Daily Masses from St Stephan feast to New Year at 7 a m New Year Eve devotion of thanksgiving at 7 30 p m L P Netardus pastor.
The Shiner Volunteer Fire Company hosts its annual Firemen's Ball on Tuesday night December 31 1929 with good music and a maple floor for dancing. The Golden Gate Orchestra will provide the entertainment and a good time is assured as a fine place to spend New Year’s Eve. Everybody is invited to support the fire boys.
Rev Kenneth Ahi of Halletsville will preach Sunday morning December 22 at 10 30 and Christmas Day morning at 10 30. Everyone invited.
The United Dr Martin Luther Church schedules Christmas holiday services. Sunday December 22 includes Sunday school at 9 30 German service at 10 30 and 1 30 rehearsal for the Christmas program at City Hall. Christmas Day December 25 features German service at 10 with Holy Communion and a 7 PM Sunday school program at City Hall. Pastor J C A Pfenninger invites all.
Mrs. Hugh Koether hosted a three table 42 party Monday afternoon with Mrs. Alois Kasper winning first prize and Mrs. E G Buske taking consolation. Santa Claus and Christmas motifs filled the home while refreshments included a salad course and hot coffee.
F W Striebeck, 64, died in a local hospital at 7 35 p m Tuesday. Survived by six sons W E A W W H H C and F O H Striebeck of Houston and C E Striebeck of Maplewood Missouri, two daughters Mrs J D McDonald of Palestine and Mrs R F Martin of Houston, and six grandchildren. He was a member of Cade Rothwell No 1151 Scottish Rite and K of P Virginia No 6. The Masonic order will conduct the funeral services.
C P Harrison died at his family home in Flatonia Texas after a two week illness. A pioneer of Fayette County his father founded a large South Texas mercantile business. He leaves a wife a small son three sisters and one brother. Funeral services were held Thursday with Rev O O Moore and the Knights of Pythias noted at the cemetery.
Mrs. F L Reeder hosted a miscellaneous shower on Thursday December 12 to honor bride elect Miss Helen Ruhman. Assistant hosts Miss Lillye Stevenson and J R Nunnelly helped with the event as guests admired the decorative table centerpiece and ink basket display.
St. Ludmila's Academy hosts a Christmas tree event Thursday night December 26 at 7 30 PM in the school building. All are invited.
The Methodist Sunday School plans a program followed by a Christmas tree lighting at the church on Wednesday night December 25 at 7 o clock. All are invited to attend.
A Christmas dance is planned at Wied on Thursday night December 26 with good music and an invitation to everyone to attend.
Golden Gate Orchestra headlines a Thursday evening dance at Bluecher Park with admission 50 cents. Enjoy a classic social event in a lively period setting this December.
City Marshal Canon announces no fireworks may be shot in Shiner's business section this Christmas. He urges vendors to tell buyers to leave the district before firing, to safeguard property.
The newspaper will take a one week break except for Christmas Day. The printing department will handle New Year orders and deliver promptly. A Christmas magazine section adds 20 pages this week, two papers in one. Adios until next year.
Supt. T. H. Leslie announces public schools will close Friday December 20 for the holidays and reopen Thursday January 2, 1930.
The Gazette presents Christmas cheer as Shiner business men and firms extend messages to friends and customers through the home town paper, sharing goodwill for the season.
A local tip suggests using glycerine as an odorless antifreeze in cars. The advisory notes glycerine provides a permanent solution and highlights Shiner Drug Co as a source.
St Ludmila's Academy closes Friday December 20 for Christmas and reopens Monday December 30 marking the holiday break for students and staff.
Stock shipments will commence again on the first Tuesday in January the 7th. Anyone with hogs sheep or cattle to ship should notify Leo Hubner Frank Tassler Jr or Herman Caka six days before the shipping date.
A 1930 political year urged voters to pay the poll tax to elect a new Governor, state officials, district and county posts, plus a U S Senator and Congressman. The plea targets both women and men to start the year right by honoring the tax.
Schulenburg P T A invites Shiner Little Theatre to perform Mail Order Brides in Schulenburg on Thursday night December 26 if weather allows. Several friends plan to accompany the young performers on the trip.
Civil docket from Hallettsville News Era states trial without jury and judgment for Carnes and Son as prayed for. Motion for new trial overruled. Notice of appeal to the court of appeals. First Supreme Judicial Dist of Texas. Counsel: Henry S. Paulus Yoakum for Carnes and Son. Fred L. Blundell Lockhart for Southwest Gas Co.
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