Beautiful Yard Contest Launched by Business Men's Club
Shiner Business Men's Club in regular session at the Royal Cafe discussed Washington centennial observance by the PTA and approved a contribution not to exceed 10 dollars for patriotic stage decorations. The group endorsed postponing the 1982 Shiner Fair and launched a Beautiful Yard Contest to run through June with outside judges.
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Business Men’s Club
Shiner Business Men’s Club
Royal Cafe
Washington
P.T. A
H.H. Hepler
Aviation Committee
Shiner
Runk
Hallettsville
Yoakum
Arthur H. Kaspar
Kaspar
Denmark
A. H. Kaspar
Arno Wagener
W. Tieken
Mrs Ferguson Seeks Governor Post Again
From Furgeson headquarters the Gazette reports Ma Ferguson announces her candidacy for governor urging trust in the people. She vows a tax reduction, pledges no special favors, and plans to consult capable friends, legislators, and her husband while pursuing policy to ease state affairs.
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Furgeson
Ma Ferguson
Tomato seed pricing at ten cents per hundred
John Bohman advertises Gulf States and Marglebe tomato plants priced at 10 cents per 100 and 75 cents per 1000. The note appears as a brief classified seed sale entry with minimal context.
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Gulf States
Marglebe
John Bohman
Shiner Chapter Isaac Walton League Scores Victory in Prosecutions
In a busy Monday session Judge Lichey presided as Sheriff Houchins County Attorney Fertsch and Game Warden Russek participated. The examination of Arelius Rebretar colored for burglary resulted in $500 bond per case and potential jail if unpaid. Other prosecutions by the Shiner Isaac Walton League targeted violations of game and fishing laws with several convicted or pled guilty including Will Oneal Jr. and Leo Kuykendall, while Olga and Fannie Mae Johnson were dismissed. The session also covered juror selections and riverine game reserve matters as Welhausen pasture remains a stocked fishing site under league control.
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Lichey
Houchins
Paul Fertsch
Hallettsville
Russek
Schulenburg
Arelius Rebectar
H. H. Hepler
Wm. Fehler
Aug. Hirsch
Shiner
Isaac Walton League
Welhausen
W. J. Tomasco
Chas. Kloss
J. M. Canon
Will Oneal Jr
Leo Kuykendall
Olga
Fannie Mae Johnson
F. R. Mergenthaler
Johnnie Kloesel
Edwin Pohler
John Simicek
W. V. Roeder
E. A. Za
Mrs Wilber Minear Called to Gonzales for Mother's Illness
Mrs Wilber Minear was summoned to Gonzales last week due to the illness of her mother, leaving residents awaiting further updates on the family’s condition.
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Wilber Minear
Gonzales
Robstown Guests Visit Theo Rogge Home
Mr and Mrs George Rogge of Robstown have been guests in the Theo Rogge home.
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George Rogge of
Robstown
Theo Rogge
Spring Goods Prices Drop At Local Cotton House
RICES on all cotton goods are lower now than they have been for a long time. Now is the time to buy spring goods while prices are low and mills are advancing prices on some staples. Buying now saves money and supports mills to buy more cotton and hire workers. Below are low spring prices for comparison with former rates.
Shiner opens Pride ice cream factory on Valentine day
The Purity Creamery began operations in Shiner on St. Valentine’s Day with the first ice cream being strawberry and highly praised. Mr. and Mrs. Waldrop own the plant, managed by Wilbur Minear. York Machinery’s Mr. Breen assisted in final adjustments late Friday night into Saturday morning. Royal Cafe and local confectioneries served the new product to diners and visitors reacted with praise for the new industry in the town.
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Breen
York Machinery Co
the Gazette
Wanted to Buy Barn Lumber for Crib Rebuild
A notice seeking to purchase a small barn or lumber from an out house for crib rebuilding. Apply at Gazette office for further information.
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Gazette Office
Immanuel Lutheran Lenten Service Evening Sermon
Immanuel Lutheran Church plans the second Lenten service Sunday evening February 21 at 7 30. The sermon will address the question What think ye of Christ Whose son is He Matth 22 42 by Ferdinand Reith.
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Christ
Ferdinand Reith
Midnight Dr Jekyle and Mr Hyde at Palace Theatre
A midnight preview of Dr Jekyle and Mr Hyde screens at the Palace Theatre Saturday night starting 11 30 PM. Admission 10 and 25 cents.
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Dr. Jekyle
Mr. Hyde
Palace Theatre
Poll Tax and Auto License Payments Reported
County Tax Collector V J Prasek reports 7050 poll tax receipts issued to date, down from 7460 last year. Vehicle registrations total 4358 cars and 618 trucks, versus 5250 cars and 1000 trucks a year ago. City poll taxes in Shiner reach 450, below 475 last year.
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V. J. Prasek
New Era-Herald
Canon
Shiner
Mrs W O Mewes and Roy Stewart Visit Relatives
Mrs W O Mewes and Roy and Miss Oletha Stewart of San Antonio spent Sunday with relatives in the area.
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W. O. Mewes
Roy
Oletha Stewart
San Antonio
Shiner Should Hold A Summer Fair Says Advocate
A Shiner civic piece argues for a town fair this summer. It praises Shiner as peaceful, well governed, and prosperous with water power schools and a friendly community. The author cites stock displays for farmers and merchants, urging united effort to advance the town.
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Shiner
Washington's Birthday Observed in Shi ner
Washington's Birthday to be observed next Monday February 22 marks the start of 200th anniversary celebrations for the first U S president. All business interests will close and display patriotic decorations and flags in honor of the day.
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Shiner
Washington
Weekend Shopping Warning for Saturday Closures
Attention shoppers. Stores close Saturday night leaving no chance for housewives to buy household supplies or groceries before Tuesday morning. Sunday closures and a Monday holiday require ahead shopping on Saturday.
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Housewive’s
Program Postponed By Holiday Absence Consideration
A program planned for next Monday night is postponed due to many participants being out of town for the holiday on February 22. It will likely be presented the following Friday night February 26. The general holiday next Monday will be observed.
Purse Found In Front Of John Degenhardt Residence
Early Wednesday morning a ladys black purse was found in front of the John Degenhardt residence. The purse contains a white rosary a comb and vanity items. Call this office for further information.
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John Degenhardt
Two Plays At High School Auditorium Friday Night
The Shiner High Vocational Class under W E Kingen will stage two act plays at the high school auditorium on Friday night. First act Hiram's Hired Men, second Hiram's Pay Day, followed by a one act negro comedy Eradication. Music interspersed. Admission school children 10 cents adults 20 cents. Proceeds shared between County Meet and class expenses. Hour is 8 o'clock. Everyone urged to attend.
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Shiner High School
W. E. Kingen
Hiram’s
Hiram
Washington D.C
Correction in Birth Report Names Lorene Born
A birth notice correction states the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Syamken Jr is named Lorene, not Emma, as previously published. The clarification updates the record to reflect the accurate given name.
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John Syamken Jr
Lorene
Emma
Mass Meeting Saturday For Shiner Fair Organizers
The Chamber of Commerce calls a mass meeting for Saturday February 20 at 3 30 P M. It is open to every man woman and child interested in a Shi ner fair. Father Netardus has been urging rural congregations to attend.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Wolters Bros. Co
The
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St. Valentine Day
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Palace
J.R. Mikes
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