Merchants Carnival Aids Shiner Pta Efforts
The Shiner Parent Teachers Association hosted a two night merchants carnival on January 30 and 31 with seventy six local business firms under its auspices. Gross receipts totaled 174.65 after expenses. The club thanks attendees and lists organizers and collectors Ecwin Wolters Otto Dreyer Hugh Koether and Er Runk for their efforts. Secretary.
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Shiner
Parent Teachers Association
Messrs
Ecwin Wolters
Otto Dreyer
Hugh Koether
Er. Runk
Subscription note from Philadelphia during snowstorm
Robert J. Bednar writes from Philadelphia amid a nine inch snow layer offering to send snow. The Texas paper replies thanks, but warns Texas has had its share of winter and declines.
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Robert J. Bednar
Philadelphia
Robert
Texas
Services at M. E. Church by Rev J D McWhorter
Reverend J D McWhorter will conduct regular services at the Methodist Church next Sunday morning and evening. The public is invited to attend both services.
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J. D. McWhorter
Methodist Church
Arm strong's Linoleum shown at Liberty Theatre Feb 22 1925
Special added attraction a 2 reel educational film will vividly depict linoleum manufacture. It covers straight line and moulded inlaid linoleum making, seasoning stoves with miles of linoleum, giant calendars measuring thickness to 1 1000 of an inch, and stamping designs and logos on printed linoleum.
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Armstrong
Liberty Theatre
Comanches edge Moulton Bearcats in Bluecher Park game
Friday night action at Bluecher Park Gymnasium ended 18 to 16 with the Comanches leading. Stindt led scorers, closely followed by Canon Striebeck Heinsohn and Perry as Hallettsville prep basketball next faces the Brahmas. Local carnival progress noted and two United States History extension courses at San Marcos Normal opening in Shiner with winter term enrollment invited.
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Moulton Bearcats
Bluecher Park
Stindt
Canon
Striebeck
Heinsohn
Perry
Hallettsville
Mabel French
Milady Berkenhoff
Henry
Mae Blohm
Irene Turk
United States
San Marcos Normal
Shiner
Mrs A A Schramm Hosts Mah Jongg Party
Mrs Alfred Schramm’s bungalow hosted a Mah Jongg gathering last Thursday afternoon with pink and green decor. Five tables carried dainty tallies and a salad course with coffee was served. Guests included A J Berkenhoff Ed Herder C B Welhausen J C Blohm Victor Wolters E J Tomasco E J Henkhaus Hugh Koether August Schramm Arno Wagner Otto Dreyer Theo Rogge Edwin Wolters Wm Wendtland Jr A J Blohm Chas Sanford Otto Brieger A A Darilek Louis Fink C R Longoria and Miss Maurine Koether.
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Mary Garden
A.J. Berkenhoff
Ed. Herder
C. B. Welhausen
J.C. Blohm
Victor Wolters
E. J. Tomasco
E.J. Henkhaus
Hugh Ko
Annual Banquet for Hood Tire Dealers at Crystal Cafe
The second annual Hood Tire banquet was held Friday evening at the Crystal Cafe with a turkey dinner. Hugh Rust of Dallas, district branch manager, gave a lecture to dealers in the Tire Rooms. Each attendee received a belt and buckle. Attendees included O. H. Dubose Luling Richard Troeh Edgar Long Gonzales Slaughter Haugen Waelder John Hinch Jim Hinch W Alberts Hallettsville S A Thulemeyer A Janda Perry Wendtland Peck Welhausen and the hosts.
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Wendtland and Novak
Hood
Crystal Cafe
Hugh Rust
Dallas
O. H. Dubose
Luling
Richard Troeh
Edgar Long
Gonzales
Slaughter and Haugen
Waelder
John
Jim Hinchar W. Alberts
Hallettsville
S. A. Thulemeyer
A. Janda
Perry Wendtland
Peck Welhausen
Open To Wood Trade At Kennard Pasture Sale
The Kennard pasture, recently purchased by the author, will be open to all desiring wood on Monday and Tuesday next week. Drive to New Gate on Dilworth road.
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Kennard
New Gate
Dilworth Road
American Legion Convention Set for Shiner Next Sunday
Kolar Stanek Post No 201 hosts 100 delegates and many friends from the district for American Legion Day in Shiner. Business opens at 9 AM in the Opera House with a full day program including a 11:30 dinner at Bluecher Park, 1 PM speeches, 2:30 PM basketball Yoakum Legion vs Shiner, 8:30 PM exhibition bout, 5:30 PM supper, and evening music by Schulze’s Band and Alf Buske’s Orchestra.
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American Legion
Shiner
Kolar - Stanek
Schulze
Alf. Buske
Shiner Student Named to UT Honor Roll
Austin Texas January 31 Students from Shiner earned a place on the University of Texas scholastic Honor Roll for the fall term. The list reflects both grades and courses passed. Miss Estelle Macha is cited among the best 351 of 3298 in Dean Benedict's Honor Roll.
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Austin
Texas
College of Arts and Sciences
University of Texas
Shiner
Benedict
Estelle Macha
Gazette
The
State University
Macha
Benefit Huge Success at Elix's Hall Choir Benefit
The Episcopal Choir Guild Benefit at Elix's Hall Thursday evening proved a complete success. Miss Stella Wolters of Shiner, known to Yoakum people, performed two violin numbers to warm acclaim. Her pieces included Souvenir de Poland by Wienowski and a Venetian Folk Song arranged by Kreisler. Mrs Wendalland of Shiner accompanied on piano. Yoakum Times.
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Episcopal Choir Guild
Elix’s
Stella Wolters
Shiner
Yoakum
Miss Wolters
Poland
Wienowski
Kreisler
Wendal-land of Shiner
Yoakum Times
Landry Motor Sales Opens Showroom In Shiner
Landry Motor Sales adjacent to the Highway Filling Station opens its display room to the public. Local manager Raymond Hardy of Yoakum directs sales with Leon Maeker and Eddie Mueller as salesmen. New Buicks and used Buicks on hand. they invite customer visits.
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Landry Motor Sales
Highway
Raymond Hardy
Yoakum
Leon Maeker
Eddie Mueller
PTA Meeting Aids Scout Talk and Dues Reminder
The Parent Teachers Association holds its regular meeting next Thursday February 12 at 4 o'clock. A Boy Scouts representative will explain the organization to mothers, and members who have not paid annual dues are urged to send or bring them to the meeting.
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P.T. A
Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Organization
Ladies Aid Seeks Cakes for Ex-Service Dinner Help
Call Miss Anna Bozka to volunteer a cake for ex service boys' dinner at the District meeting. They have meats and salads secured but face a shortage of cake to finish the celebration. Notify Miss Bozka with your name if you can contribute.
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Anna Bozka
Miss Bozka
Social Gathering at 42 Party Opens Pleasant Saturday
Mrs Walter Muecke hosted a large group of friends with 42 fur nishing diversion last Saturday afternoon. Mrs Otto Dreyer won first prize with Mrs Edgar Walters as consolation. A three course luncheon followed for guests including Mesdames A L Fuller, A J and J C Blohm, C B and Peck Welbausen, H di Striebeck, Louis J Fink, E J Merrem, Ed E Miller, Chas Longoria, Arno Wagener, E J Henkhaus, Theo Rogge, Hugh Koether, A A Schramm, Edwin Wolters, O A Brieger, E J Tomasco, and Gus Jaroszewski.
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Walter Muecke
Otto Dreyer
Edgar Walters
Mesdames
A. L. Fuller
A. J
J. C. Blohm
C. B
Peck Welbausen
Striebeck
Louis J. Fink
E. J. Mer
Ground Hog Predicts Six More Weeks Of Winter
The ground hog cautiously peered from his burrow on Monday and saw his shadow, signaling six additional weeks of winter. The lighthearted note includes a quote describing the ground hog as a gentleman of large influence.
Eastern Star Chapter Meeting Next Tuesday
The C. E. S. groups schedules its regular session with the Eastern Star Chapter meeting set for next Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
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Eastern Star Chapter
Lavaca County Cotton Ginned in 1924 Compared to 1923
J Fi Macha special agent of the department of commerce reports 35 270 bales of cotton ginned in Lavaca County for the 1924 crop before January 16 1925. This compares with 35 912 bales ginned by January 16 1924.
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J. Fi Macha
Department of Commerce
Lavaca
Merchants Carnival Draws Crowds at Weekend Show
Citizens flocked to the Merchants Carnival with great enthusiasm as performances filled the weekend. A large cast limited space for individual acknowledgments while Mr. Graves guided the acts with patience and skill. further details are noted in another report.
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Graves
Miss Bessie Patek Returns From Visit To Gon Sles
Miss Bessie Patek who had been guest of her sister Miss Bozena returned to Gon sles Sunday night.
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Bessie Patek
Miss Bozena
Gonsles
Miss Ella Plagemann Returns Home For Rest Cure
Miss Ella E Plagemann has just recovered from a severe flu attack and arrived home Tuesday for a brief rest before resuming duties at the Baptist Hospital in Houston Texas, marking a return to her hospital work after illness.
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Ella E. Plagemann
The
Baptist Hospital
Houston
Mah Jongg Party Hosted by A J Blohm Delights Guests
A Mah Jongg gathering hosted by A J Blohm last Tuesday afternoon featured three tables of players. Mrs A A Schramm won high score and a crystal tea glass set, while Mrs Wm Wendtland Jr took a dainty cream server for low score. Guests included Mesdames A J Berckenhoff Louis Fink E J Tomasco Victor Wolters C B Welhausen Peck Welhausen Wm Wendtland Jr O A Brieger J C Blohm Ed Herder L G Valenta A A Schramm and Miss Stella Wolters.
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A. A. Schramm
Wm Wendtland Jr
Victor Wolters
C. B. Welhausen
Peck Welhausen
O. A. Brieger
J. C. Blohm
Ed. Herder
L. G. Valenta
Miss Stella Wolters
Cement and More Cement Transform Local Homes and Hospital
The article highlights cement walks and curbing at the home of E. J. Merrem and plans for a larger, more attractive entrance at the T. M. Nowlin home for a Valentine. It notes Dr. Frank M. Wagner Hospital gains improved cement approaches from each block entrance, enhancing accessibility and appearance.
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Santa Claus
E. J. Merrem
T. M. Nowlin
Frank M. Wagner
Cotton Receipts Reported by Public Weigher
O C Herkhaus reports 7978 bales of cotton received up to Monday February 2. The figures reflect total receipts at the public weigh house.
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O. C. Herkhaus
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Scarlet Lily
FOX News
Buffalo Bill, Jr
Sennett
Theodore Kosloff
Eileen Percy
Children of Jazz
Paramount Picture
Marie Prevost
John M. Stahl
M. E. Church
Star Brand
Just
Alfred Schramm
Mah Jongg
American Legion Convention
Opera House
Yoakum Legion
Shiner Legion
Shiner Home
Party
C. E. S. Meeting
Mah Jongg Party
A. J. Blohm
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