20 Feb 1930
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1930
Page
1
Washington's birthday is a legal holiday for all post office employees. This year the holiday falls on Saturday, and the notice calls attention that the post office closes Friday at 6 p.m. and reopens Monday at 8:30 a.m. Mail will be received, distributed and dispatched. For stamps and supplies, secure Friday. If mailing parcels, try to get them in Friday. Hugh G. Koether, Postmaster.
Saturday morning from 9 to 12 the Clerk Carrier Examination was held in the High School building. Alfred A. Schramm conducted the exam assisted by Elvin Koether. Twelve parties took the exam, seven from Shiner, with Victoria Ingleside Giddings Port Lavaca and San Antonio represented. No ladies entered the class.
Funeral services for Mrs Ernst G Stratmann were held in Yorktown after her death on Sunday evening. Born August Stulken in Lavaca County in 1883 she married Ernst G Stratmann in 1905 and lived on a Garfield area farm in DeWitt County. Survived by husband and children Selma Turk Paul Bruno Edgar Ernst plus her mother and many siblings. She was 46 years old.
The 39th annual meeting of Branch Society No 1 Hochheim Prairie M F and St Ins Assn will be held at old City Hall in Shiner on Saturday March 1 starting at 1 30 p m. Besides officer and delegate elections there is other important business. All members requested to attend. Wm Hagendorf Secretary
A personal letter to the Gazette requests announcing Judge Janszen for re election as County Judge of Lavaca County subject to July Democratic primaries. The letter touts his two years of service as competent and well regarded and urges voters to support him in the upcoming ballet.
Oil Mill Machine Shop and Garage announces closing out Goodyear stock at cost. Popular sizes listed include 30x3, 30x32, 209x440, 30x450 and other dimensions. Appointment as agents for New Fisk Airflight casings and tubes.
John Novosad died after a long illness at his home near Shiner on February 13 at 11 am. Born October 29, 1871 in Checho Slovakia, he moved to the United States at age 15, married Barbara Kolafa in 1900 and had eleven children. He later married Francis Matiasek in 1919, fathering three more sons. Funeral services were conducted at the family home by Father Netardus, with burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery attended by Father Kopp. The Gazette extends sympathy to the bereaved.
Next Sunday February 23 preaching at Emmanuel Lutheran at 11 AM and 7 PM. Rev. Kenneth Ahl of Hallettsville preaches Sunday at 10:30 AM. Be ready to subscribe or renew Texas Christian Advocate. G. T. Gibbons, Pastor. Everybody invited.
Mrs Benno Holchak hosted last week with members and guests. George Washington motif decor pleased attendees. Mrs O W Dreyer led the club with high score, Mrs Hugh Koether won high guest prize, and Mrs Alvina Wolters took consolation. A salad course and hot coffee followed.
Now is the time to order fruit trees pecan trees shrubs or roses. I am agent for Ramsey Nursery of Austin. Now is the time to plant. See me at once at 114 Hugo Pohler. Phone 25.
The semi weekly annual interest becomes due on March 1 1930. Warrants Nos that mature that day include 9 10 11 and 12. Cash coupons and warrants payable at First National Bank of Shiner. E Runk mayor.
Farmers plan to ship cattle sheep and hogs on the second Monday in March March 10. Owners with consignments must notify Leo Hubner Frank Tassler Jr or Herman Caka six days prior to shipment.
A new motor fuel is advertised with rapid ignition and enhanced anti knock properties, described as extra clean and highly efficient for combustion. Available at all Gulf stations.
ElRoy Anton Blohm, son of Mr and Mrs Anton Blohm of San Antonio and great grand son of Mr and Mrs J L Janssen of Moulton, was baptized at Zion's Lutheran Church Sunday morning with Rev A H Halkenberg officiating. Sponsors were Arthur Blohm Herbert Gerdes Mrs Elizabeth Gerdes and Mrs Annie Blohm.
Hallettsville reports with five weeks until district court opens the Lavaca county jail doors are wide open and only three cases have been referred to the grand jury by the justices of peace.
Cincinnati pitcher Pete Donohue, 29, married Frances Meyer, 26, of Louisville, Ky, in Cincinnati today. Donohue, an old Shiner boy, has many friends in Shiner and surrounding areas who will be interested in the nuptials.
The Shiner Chamber of Commerce asks farmers to place orders for a car of poison at once through Shiner merchants or banks. Orders must be placed this month to secure low prices.
Henry L. Qualls, 103, Confederate veteran and Gonzales County’s oldest resident, died at his family home in Gonzales. He was reportedly the state’s oldest Mason. He is survived by three children.
Hallettsville Feb 5 Former State Senator D A Paulus chairs the Lavaca county Democratic executive committee and says the county will follow the State committee by listing only its submitted candidates Negroes will not be allowed to vote in the Democratic primary.
The Post Office holiday on Washington's Birthday does not apply to local shops. The Chamber of Commerce previously set closing days, but February 22 is not one of them. All business houses will be open Saturday and the public was asked to note this.
A visiting scribbler observed the Boggy Highway bridge receive the last concrete pour. Railings will be finished this week with delivery in about 10 days. County inspector Ed Miller noted uncertainty on opening to traffic. foreman Chas Longoria gave the timeline. The Rocky bridge work connects grade and is likely to open this week. Heavy January weather caused delays. otherwise both spans would be in use now.
Fifteen Ford Touring Cars offered in good mechanical condition with superior rubber are being closed out at prices from 35 to 75 dollars. Terms available through Smith Motor Co of Gonzales Texas.
The Parent-Teacher Association met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Ed gar Wolters presiding. Secretary Mrs. Lillie Muecke kept minutes and annual dues. Treasurer A L Val ek reported a bank balance over two hundred dollars after bills from prior meeting. The paper campaign committee said many old magazines and newspapers were gathered. Miss Reischel received fifteen dollars to buy toy orchestra instruments and music for pupils. The group voted to hold a pie sale Friday the 21st during the afternoon recess, with members donating the pies.
New Neighbors Trailer offered at a real price. Shop worn only and never in use. Will accept Touring or Roadster in exchange.
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