Business Men Vote Highway Beautification
The Business Men's Club met on Thursday night January 24 with a large attendance and a chicken supper from Pohler's Cafe. The group reaffirmed its pledge to eliminate highway signs within one mile of town and formed a permanent committee to ensure enforcement, aligning with state officials pushing beautification.
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Business Men’s Club
Pohler
Pres
Kaspar
Supt
McDonald
Pres. Kaspar
A. A. Darilek
Hugh Koether
Arno Wagener
State Highway Department
State Centennial Board
Shiner
Bluecher Park Verein Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The annual meeting elected officers for Bluecher Park Verein including President A. G. Lichey Vice President John Bohman Secretary Chas Kasper Treasurer Edwin Lichey and Trustees Paul Zacharias Aug Hartman Jr and Edmund Pfeil.
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Bluecher Park
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Ed Mueller on birth of daughter
The couple welcomed a daughter named Jean Anette on Sunday afternoon weighing 8% pounds. Rural carriers are pictured with their comrade Granda Henry Rogge in the accompanying note.
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Ed Mueller
Jean Anette
Ray Welhausen Completes State University Course
Ray Welhausen finishes a university course and enters his final week before resuming studies with C B Welhausen and Co. He plans to return in June to receive his degree with the class of bs, and the community congratulates his persistence.
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Ray Welhausen
C. B. Welhausen
Ray
Kaspar Chairs Highway Beautification Group Talk
Mrs. A. H. Kaspar joined other Highway Beautification Chair on Tuesday at Yoakum as guests of the Rotary Club. Mrs. Simpson of Hallettsville named Mrs. Kaspar as chair and has a plan for Shiner. The report mentions a timely picture about current events and notes the President last seen at a palace on Sunday and Monday.
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A. H. Kaspar
Yoakum
Rotary Club
Simpson
Hallettsville
Lsted
Kaspar
Fire Department Saves Residential Section From Serious Loss
Firefighters responded to a Sunday morning blaze at H. G. Hollman home as a trash pile fire spread to dry grass near barns. A West wind fanned the flames, but the department restricted the spread quickly, preventing heavy local losses. Hollman honored the crew with a Dutch supper at the fire station Monday night.
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H. G. Hollman
Farmers Committee Receives Reply From Sect of Agriculture
Washington, D.C. January 25 1985 Hon J J Mansfield House of Representatives Dear Mr Mansfield this is in reply to your letter of January 17 We have carefully reviewed the resolutions adopted by the farmers of Lavaca county Texas signed by Joe Kouba Frank Tasler Jr John Bohman and Louis Trautwein with reference to allotment of tax-exemption certificates for individual farms in South Texas We appreciate planting season approaching in the territory and assure you that every effort is being made to expedite these determinations to allow farmers to adjust their planting program to the Cotton Control Act H A Wallace Secretary
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House of Representatives
Mr. Mansfield
Lavaca County
Texas
Joe Kouba
Frank Tasler, Jr
John Bohman
Louis Trautwein
South
H. A. Wallace
Benefit Play Planned by High School P T A Committee
The Ways and Means Committee of the High School P T A will present an amateur ad comedy for a late February or early March benefit. Mrs Lane will coach the production and supervise notices for the plays Spuds and Diana of Babylon Texas through the Bill Boards.
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Ways and Means
P.T. A
Lane
Diana
Babylon
Texas
Comanche Squaws Defeat Weimar In Close Interior Clash
The Comanche Squaws edged Weimar 13 to 10 Friday night marking their first victory this season. Edith Wolters stood out for Weimar as a freshman despite the loss, while Comanche guards limited the opponent’s scoring.
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Squaws
Idella Othold
Geneva Seims
Helen Bohuslav
Dorothy Jean Blohm
Viola Tkac
Ruth Otto
Anita Kurtz
Wagner
New 1935 License Plates Now on Sale in Shiner
Ed Herder appointed to sell 1935 auto plates with office at Eschenburg Furniture Store. License sales expire April 1, 1985, per Lavaca County Tax Collector and Assessor E. A. Turk.
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Shiner
Ed Herder
Mr. Herder
Eschenburg Furniture Store
Valentine Social at Dreyer Lutheran Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid of the Lutheran Church in Dreyer sponsors a Valentine Social in the new parish hall on Thursday February 14. Lunch will be served and all are welcome. Rev. Richard Schuetze officiates.
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Ladies Aid
Great Masters on Exhibition Here
Traveling gallery brings 150 subjects to city public schools for an art exhibit Friday March 1. More than 150 pictures will be shown to help children recognize and learn about art while raising funds for acquiring pictures for the schools.
New Serial Starts Next Week in The Gazette
The Gazette announces a new serial titled Lucky Law rences from the Chicago office. The first chapter will appear next week, with the story under development for the past month, explaining January’s quiet period. St Valentine’s Day marks the release.
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Gazette
Lawrences
Chicago
The
United Dr. Martin Luther Church Weekly Schedule
The church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m with no divine service but a 10 a m meeting on the new constitution. An English service is at 7 30 p m on Sundays with Tuesday 7 30 p m monthly business meeting and Wednesday choir practice. Saturday 10 a m confirmation class invites a friendly welcome.
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Dreyer
President's Birthday Ball Receipts Reported
Under Director General L. E. Denmark and committee cooperation the President's Birthday Ball was a success. Total receipts amounted to 195.45 dollars with net receipts of 179.45 dollars. Of that, 125.61 dollars stayed at home and 53.84 dollars was sent to the National Research Committee.
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L. E. Denmark
National Research Committee
Tax Collections Report By City Assessor J M Canon
Tax Assessor J M Canon reports 394 poll taxes paid to Jan 31 against 414 last year. He notes this year’s payments are the best percentage wise since 1929. Those who have not paid are urged to do so at once.
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J. M. Canon
Mrs Wilson Macha Visits Mrs Keil in Flatonia
Mrs Wilson Macha visits Mrs Robert Keil in Flatonia, describing a social call and local hospitality. The encounter reflects small town ties and neighborly outreach.
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Mrs. Wilson Macha
Robert Keil
Flatonia
Seim Anniversary Open House and Dance Invitation
Mr and Mrs Gus Seim extend a silver wedding anniversary invitation. They host an open house at their home February 7 1938 from 4 to 6 p.m. and a dance at Bluecher Park the same evening from 8 to 12 for relatives friends and acquaintances.
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Gus_ Seim
Bluecher Park
Methodist Church Services This Sunday
The pastor Rev. Guyon will preach at 11 in the morning and at 7 in the evening. Public invited.
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Methodist Church Services
Guyon
Immanuel Lutheran Church Sunday German Service
Immanuel Lutheran invites all to a Sunday German service at 10:80 a m and Sunday School at 9:45 a m led by Pastor A Bohot. Everyone welcome to attend.
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A. Bohot
Lavaca County Cotton Ginning Totals Compared
Lavaca County reports 19 818 bales ginned by January 16 1935 versus 30 439 bales by January 16 1934. Special agent James H Strauss notes the drop in ginnings and provides the official tally for the county.
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James H. Strauss
Lavaca
Big features of the month at the Palace
The Palace highlights a slate of month’s features including Here is my Heart Lives of a Bengal Lancer Little Minister Broadway Bill and Ruggles of Red Gap.
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Little
Ruggles of Red Gap
Tap Dance Class Delights Palace Theatre Audience
Miss Ella Stratman presented a tap dancing class as Saturday night specials at the Palace Theatre. Patrons praised the youthful performers for their efforts to please, including Marie Jo Henkhaus, Marthalyn Valenta, Madlyn Jo Hajek, Doris Dreyer, Pearl Hazel Wilman, Leona Valek, Irene Degenhardt, Anna Marie Muras, Rosa Lee Muras, Robert Wagner, Hugo Pohler Jr., and Clementine Peters.
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Ella Stratman
Palace Theatre
Marie Jo Henkhaus
Marthalyn Valenta
Madlyn Jo Hajek
Doris Dreyer
Pearl Hazel Wilman
Leona Valek
Irene Degenhardt
Anna Marie
Rosa Lee Muras
Robert Wagner Hugo Pohler Jr
Clementine Peters
The President Vanishes in Palace Crisis
A bold headline notes an important national problem as the president vanishes. The article previews implications for Sunday and Monday gatherings at the palace, signaling political tension and possible succession questions. Officials caution on security and constitutional procedures amid a growing mystery.
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Palace
Vital Statistics Report From Judge Lichey 1934 Births Deaths
Judge A G Lichey of Shiner precinct records 128 births and 57 deaths for the year 1934.
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A. G. Lichey
Shiner
Shiner Comanches Rout Weimar 34 11 In District Tilt
Shiner Comanches defeat Weimar 34 to 11 as co captain Darilek opens with a sensational basket and the entire lineup contributes. Coach Wright praises Grill Darilek and the team looks toward the County Championship with a 7 30 Friday night opener against Moulton.
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Wright
Darilek
Grill
Sofka
Heger
Imrhanzel
Wall
Weimar
White
Schulenburg
Moulton
the Gazette
Methodist Ladies Aid Elects Officers for New Year
On Wednesday afternoon January 24 Mrs. E G Burke hosted the Methodist Ladies Aid meeting with Mrs Cecil Plageman presiding. Officers elected include President Mrs E C Wolters Vice President Mrs H H Striebeck Secretary Mrs Helen Duffy Assistant Secretary Mrs S A Thulemeyer Life Treasurer Mrs Arthur Kaspar Study Leader Mrs J W Boyle Assistant Leader. Reports of Secretary and Treasurer were accepted and next meeting with Mrs Peck Welhausen set for February 27 at 3 PM. A luncheon of salad cake and coffee closed the afternoon.
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E. G. Burke
Methodist Ladies Aid
Cecil Plageman
E.C. Wolters
H. H. Striebeck
Rudie Valenta
Helen Duffy
S. A. Thulemeyer
Arthur Kaspar
J. W. Boyle
Peck Welhausen
Chamber of Commerce Tonight Regular Meeting
The Chamber of Commerce holds its regular meeting tonight with a hoped for good attendance from the membership.
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Chamber of Commerce Tonight
Chamber of Commerce
High School PTA Calls Feb 14 Meeting
The High School P T A invites a large attendance next Thursday afternoon February 14 for its regular meeting. Members are urged to attend to discuss plans and activities.
Neighborhood Visit Highlights Local Hosts
Mr. and Mrs. George Eiband of New Braunfels and Mrs. Albert Forke of Seguin were guests in the Deutsch and Willman home Sunday afternoon.
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George Eiband
New Braunfels
Albert Forke
Seguin
Deutsch and Willman
Rumba Starring Raft and Lombard At the Palace
George Raft and Carol Lombard headline the Rumba at the Palace on Tuesday with a lush musical romance. The pairing promises bright dance numbers and sizzling chemistry in a showy cinema presentation.
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George Raft
Carol Lombard
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Vereien
Fire Department
Dallas
Germany
Wolters Brothers Co
Farmers Committee
Sect. of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
J. J. Mansfield
E. A. Turk
Lutheran Church
Richard Schuetze
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Shiner Comanches
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