Busy Half-Year at Local School Plans Interscholastic and Commencement Prep
Monday starts the final half of the term with new subjects added. Eighth grade begins algebra, ninth grade biology replaces physiology, and eleventh grade completes American history and solid geometry before civics and book-keeping. Junior Red Cross volunteers contribute time, including George Rogge who invested 100 in Thrift Saving Stamps. Mrs Matejek misses three days due to measles as Mothers Club meets February 14 at 3 30 p m with a short auditorium program at 2 30 p m.
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Red Cross
Uncle Sam
George Rogge
Mothers Club
Red Cross Notes Regular Meeting Highlights
The Red Cross notes announce a regular meeting with all members urged to attend. Fourteen more knitted sweaters were completed and surgical supplies are produced daily at headquarters. The week’s chairpersons are listed for each day and volunteers are welcome to help from 6 to 9 p.m. at headquarters.
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Ait
Ed Herésar
R. J. Strauss
Elo Wolters
J.C. Blohm
Emma Rank
J. Mj Canon
Side Curtains for Ford Reported Between Shiner and Janisch Farm
Two side curtains for a Ford were found last Sunday between Shiner and Joe Janisch farm. Return to Gazette office. Lward.
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Ford
Betweeen Shiner
Joe Janisch
Gazette Ofee
L- Ward
Printing Privy Needs Amid New Year Rush
An old notice urges timely printing orders to avoid last minute chaos. The Gazete stresses choosing quality printing to ensure smooth year-end and New Year announcements.
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Gazete Can
Igor Rou
City Hall Meeting Called In Shiner For Hotel And Restaurant Board
A notice from Lavaca County announces a meeting at City Hall Shiner to organize and transact important business. All restaurant and hotel keepers are urged to attend Friday February 8 at 4 30 p m with Ant Pollakes named temporary chairman and attendees requested to arrive by 4 20 p m. Federal Food Administrator A Peden signs as endorser.
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Shiner
Ant. Pollakes
K. Bucek
Lost overcoat in city area near Win. Zappe Saloon
A light brown overcoat is missing with no contact details. A liberal reward is offered for its return to the Gazette office, with the item last seen between Win Zappe Saloon and Henkhaus.
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Win
Zappe
Henkhaus
Gazette Office
Honor Roll of War Saving Certificates
W L Martin pays tribute to war saving certificates and records the honor roll milestone in a brief wartime notice. The item highlights recognition of individuals or groups contributing to the savings effort.
A Wartime Bread Receipt Improves Flour Use
A wartime recipe describes soaking a yeast cake in warm water then mixing salt corn meal bran or oat meal and flour to rise overnight. The next day add flour knead then form three loaves and bake until doubled in size. The guide claims it saves flour and yields wholesome bread.
Butcher Shop Notice From County Food Administrators
A county notice states butcher shops and meat departments must close on a specified day except poultry and permitted game. If violations occur dealers must report to the Food Administrator for action. Signed by Lavaca County Food Administrator I. K. Bueek and Federal Food Administrator E. A. Peden.
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Blue Food
Poll Tax Recerts Issued for Year 1317
Tax collectors issued voting poll tax recerts for the year 1317. Total poll tax collected 4827 with exemptions of 662. Name mentioned Steve Bennett of Lavaca County Texas.
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Steve Bennett
Lavaca Co
Texas
Navy Exam PassesBoost for Two Volunteers
Ed F Keneeny and Pat Hadden volunteered for the Navy and went to Houston for examination. They passed as Apprentice Seamen and now train to handle gaskets and reef topsails as they aim to become Able Seamen.
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Ed. F. Keneeny
Pet Hadden
Navy
Houston
Address by Texas Food and Feed Organization in Shiner
A meeting is scheduled in Shiner at City Hall on February 1 at 8:00 p.m. A representative of the Texas Food and Feed Organization of 1918 will deliver an address. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Shiner
Texas Food and Feed Organization
Card of thanks for J. M. Krueger
The children express sincere thanks to friends for kindness during the illness and death of their father J. M. Krueger and pledge to remember their generosity.
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J. M. Krueger
Tax Assessor Schedule for Lavaca County 1918
Tax Assessor R Valenta lists assessment dates for state and county taxes in 1918. Locations include Sweet Home on Feb 2 Sublime on Feb 9 and Yoakum on Feb 16 with respectful sign off.
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Sweet Home
R. Valenta
Lavaca Co
Washington Letter highlights political tensions and housing costs
J. J. Mansfield notes the rupture between President and Senator Chamberlain before Congress and crowd turnout at the Senate and National Press Club. He cites Miller of Minnesota on Russian troops in France, housing disputes for government workers, and steep rents like Claude Kitchen's hotel stay. Several locals including Henry Paulus and Sam Hamburger travel after brief visits. Cigars and tobacco are advertised at Jangbeckers.
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Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
Senate
Washington
Psevelt
National Press Club
A Department
Pevert
Congressman Miller
Minnesota
France
Congress
Claude Kitchen
Henry
Paulus
Yoakum
Sam Hamburger
Columbus
New York
Interscholastic League County Meet Planned for Hallettsville
The county Interscholastic League meet will be held in Hallettsville late March likely the 22nd and 28th with contests in debate declamation spelling essay writing and various athletic events for boys and girls. It aims to promote public speaking and clean sport and invites all county schools to participate with eligibility limited to students maintaining good grades in at least three subjects.
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Hallettsville
Lavaca County
Wm. Eilerson
Emma Searcy
T. H. Leslie
Moulton
T. J. Ponton
The Junior Red Cross Meets in Lavaca County
The Lavaca County Chapter A R C school committee at Hallettsville discusses layette work for French children. Schools may sew knit or fundraise if unable to make full layettes, with Miss E Searcy coordinating needs. Small schools under ten members receive recognition as members at large with buttons.
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Lavaca County
Hallettsville
Red Cross
First Class Show at Five Cent Admission
The theater announces admission at 5 cents for adults with children free. Buy advance tickets in case a second showing is needed. Friday February 1st offers 5 big reels advertising the Pathé Film Corporation. First show at 7 and a second at 8.
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G. W. Eschenburg
Shiner Furniture
Regiawmmat and
Hotal-Moesers I
Be, A. Peden
W. L. Martin
IF. K. Bueek
E. A. Peden
Federal
Prench No
Court House
City Hall
Breslau
Witting
Mertz Mill
Williamsburg
Es Cay
Hackberry
Moravia
Scharlottenburg
Koerth
Scccereee
Hope
Ezzell
Vienna
Oak Grove
Shiner East
J.J. Mansfield
Jangbeckers
THE
Junior Red Cross
Martha Bartak
Wolters’ Brothers
J. C. Blohm & Son
Them Theatre
Pathe Film Corporation
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