XX Century Club Elects Officers and Debuts Aida
On January 4th Mrs Joe Hughes hosted the XX Century Club with seventeen members in attendance. Officers elected include President Mrs Wm Wendtland Jr Vice President Mrs Elo Wolters Secretary Mrs O A Brieger Asst Secretary Mrs A L Fuller Treasurer Mrs C C Amaler The lesson Aida was admirably presented by Miss Mabel Merrem
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hughes
Wm. Wendtland
Elo Wolters
O. A. Brieger
A. L. Fuller
C. C. Amaler
Aida
Mabel Merrem
Peck Welhausen
Secy
Card of Thanks for Frederike Goesch Death
Expresses sincere gratitude to friends for kindness during illness and bereavement after the death of wife and mother Frederike Goesch. Thanks for floral offerings and support. Signed by Wm. Goesch and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederike Goesch
Wm. Goesch
The Mistaken Door Mat Mother
A wife sacrifices her health and eyes while darning socks and contributing to Susie’s music and schooling. The narrative portrays a mother who endures fatigue and toil to raise a proper lady, risking TB and worn appearance for her daughter’s refinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie
Cemetery Society Meeting Notice
The Cemetery Society will meet at Mrs C. B Welhhausen's home on Friday January 12 at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B Welhhausen
Miss Theresa Jensen Leaves Sunday for Cameron
Miss Theresa Jensen departed Sunday for Cameron after a brief visit with friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Jensen
Cameron
Thurlemeyer and friends visit Yveumin Sunday
Mrs 8 A Thurlemeyer along with Perry Wendtland Gussie Wol ters and Wm Reichardt traveled to Yveuin Sunday to visit friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. A. Thurlemeyer
Perry Wendtland
Gussie Wolters
Wm. Reichardt
Yveuin
New Officers Take Office in County Government
Co. L Stavinoha was sworn in as county judge along with Paul Fertsch as county attorney, Chas Strauss as district clerk, Frank Matula and M P Poston as commissioners for precincts 1 8 4 5, H F Grahmann as constable precinct 1, and W A Neal as justice precinct 1. Other officers were re elected or newly elected in different sections, with oath taken and bonds approved.
Parent Teachers Today Meeting And Dues Requested
A regular PTA meeting is scheduled for this afternoon Thursday. All members should come prepared to pay their annual dues.
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Parent Teachers 'Association
Turken Exhibit on S. A. & A. P. Farm Train
Sap farm agent H M Madison announces the Turken cross between Bourbon turkey and Rhode Island Red hen as a featured exhibit on the S A and A P Railway farm train. The tour runs Jan 20 to Feb 2 with stops in Lavaca county including Moulton Shiner Sweet Home Hallettsville and Sublime, showcasing dairy hogs poultry grains crops fruits vegetables and home economics among other features. Visitors are urged to view exhibits during the first part of each stop to avoid blocked aisles and ensure access to all displays.
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H. M. Madison
General Farm
The
Sap
Rhode Island
S. A. & A. P. Railway
A. & M. College
Lavaca
Moulton
Shiner
Sweet Home
Hallettsville
Rmk
New Buildings and Improvements Update Town Scene
Father Kasper reports Wm. Green bought the old Catholic Church building and work has begun removing it to open the south view to the new church. Homes of Adolph Brosch Welhausen C. B. Welhausen J. A. Wolters share improvements and Dr. and Mrs. F. M. Wagner build a luxurious Aeroplane Bungalow.
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Kasper
Gazette
Wm. Green
Adolph Brosch
Welhausen Park
City
C. B. Welhausen
J. A. Wolters
J. F. Kasper
F. M. Wagner
Shiner High reports basketball wins and upcoming exams
The girls defeated Moulton 26 to 15 in a tight game. Junior girls lost 6 to 17 in their opener. Seniors held a Friday meeting at Selma Kasper's home and enjoyed the evening with Mr. Chovanetz attending. Midterm exams start January 15. The library gains and a donated set of Literature of All Nations are noted, with gratitude to the Gazette office. Spelling champs contest progresses toward Inter scholastic League selection.
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Moulton
Selma Kasper
Mr. Chovanetz
Selma
Gazette Office
Lane assumes control of Shiner Gazette editorial duties
Notice to Gazette patrons announces that from January 1 1923 Mrs Ella E Lane will have active charge of the Shiner Gazette with full authority to sign contracts. Mr J C Habermacher remains an associate editor with an ongoing interest in the paper.
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Ella E. Lane
Shiner Gazette
J. C. Habermacher
New garages open as demand for unused buildings grows
The garage industry reports rapid growth with daily openings driven by demand for vacant structures. Builders note many spaces repurposed for storage and work, while local officials monitor impact on zoning and traffic patterns.
Retail Merchants Assn Secretary Visits Shiner
Mr W F Stulken secretary of the Retail Merchants Association spent several days in Shiner last week tending to association business and overseeing local merchant concerns.
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W. F. Stulken
Retail Merchants ‘Association
Shiner
Shiner High Seeks Games as Nearby Towns Decline
The Shiner High School boys basketball team struggles to schedule games with neighboring towns. Officials cite weak reasons, but the issue suggests seeking opponents farther away. Also announced is the second Colonial Minuet, set for February 22, promising enhanced pep and plays.
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Shiner
Fritz Marburger Dies At 62 In Route 3 Home
Fritz Marburger died Tuesday morning January 9 at his Route 3 home. He was 62. The funeral was held Wednesday at 10 o'clock in Witting Cemetery.
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Route
Fritz Marburger
Witting
Schulz Muecke Wedding Quiet Family Ceremony
Miss Viola Laura Muecke and Mr. Ben W Schulz were married at the bride’s parents home in a small ceremony officiated by Rev. W. C. Wolfsdorf. Family and close neighbors attended and the couple left for a brief bridal trip to San Antonio before returning to Yorktown for their future home. The Gazette offers congratulations.
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Otto Muecke
W. C. Wolfsdorf
Viola Laura Muecke
Ben W. Schulz
Yorktown
Ford
Kasper
A.J. Bednar
Senior Epworth leaders hold League Business Meeting
The Senior Epworth group met in a business session and opened with hymn, scripture, and prayer. Reports from departments were read, the treasurer noted the Christmas offering to the Orphans Home at Waco, and funds were allocated for foreign missions. A social hour followed with games like 42 and kitchen furniture, plus charades and refreshments.
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Epwor Ée
Tau Fe
Callie Valenta
Waco
Lavaca County Court approves cattle dip and medical bid
Commissioners court met in special session on December 22 and approved the payment for 3000 gallons of Cooper’s cattle dip at 91.6 cents per gallon under the 1922 contract. The county judge was instructed to order at least eight copies of the latest Statutes for each precinct. The bid of Dr. Paul Renger for medical practice at the poor farm for one year was accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court of
Lavaca County
Paul Renger
Rain Needed to Prepare Ground for Plowing
The article notes urgent rainfall is required to improve soil condition ahead of plowing. It emphasizes the current dry spell and the impact on agricultural readiness, urging timely precipitation for successful soil work.
City marshal office moves to Telephone Building room 1
Notice that the office of the city marshal assessor and collector has moved from Farmers State Bank to the Telephone Building room 1. Officers will be in office from 8 to 12 A M and 1 to 6 P M for all city business.
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Farmers State Bank
Hallettsville Judge Holt Becomes 25th District Judge
Judge Lester Holt of Hallettsville was sworn in as district judge of the 25th judicial district succeeding C K Quin of Columbus. He serves as district attorney in past years, hails from Colorado county, and will begin his term in Gonzales. Holt is the first district judge elected for the district since the Civil War, residing in Lavaca county with partner C L Stavinoha, who became Lavaca county judge.
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Lester Holt
Hallettsville
C. K. Quin
Columbus
25Th Judicial District
Gonzales
Holt
Colorado County
Lavaca County
District Farmers Union meeting in Shiner Texas
Dear Editor the Southwest Texas District Farmers Union met in Shiner January 5 6 with attendees from Runge Yoakum Hochheim Prairie Yorktown and more. Officers were re elected and a resolution opposing a section of the Strong bill to change the federal land bank act was approved.
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Southwest Texas District Farmers Union
Shiner
GC. BF. Steven
Runge
Southwest Texas
Louis Poth
Yoakum
Secy
J.C. Webb
A. L. Baker
State Union
C. D. Pierce
J. J. Kuck
Hochheim Prarie
Chas, Mueller
W.E. Lampbrecht
Yorktown
Federal Land Bank Act
Thanks for kindness after loss of Mrs Barbara Schmidt
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and sudden death of our beloved mother Mrs Barbara Schmidt. Special thanks to Rev Wolfsdorf for consoling words and to all who sent flowers expressing love and appreciation.
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Barbara Schmidt
Wolfsdorf
United Dr Martin Luther Church Sunday Services Invitation
The notice invites attendance at United Dr Martin Luther Church on Sunday January 14 with Sunday School at 9 30 a m, services at 10 30 a m and night service at 7 30 p m led by Pastor W O Wolfadorf.
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Ferndell
Ferndell's
Wolters Brothers CO
XX Century Club
Cemetery Society Meeting
Taffetas
Canton
Crepes
J. C Blohm & Son
League Business Meeting
Ars
Commissioners Court
J. M. Canon
Liberty Theatre
Goldwyn
Reginald Barker
ATG
Roy Stewart
Peggy BE Good
Janda
Lester Cune
Ifa
Constance Talmadge
Goodnight Pauls
Wid
Tom Moore
District Meeting of Farmers, Union
Shiner, Texas
S Henry E. Remmers
W. O. Wolfadorf
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