25 Jan 1934
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1934
Page
1
Important notice to City of Shiner and Shiner Independent School taxpayers. If February taxes remain unpaid they become delinquent and incur a 10 percent penalty. The City Council and School Board have been lenient, but January 31 is the deadline to avoid the delinquent list. J M Canon Collector.
Everett Grover will present the Egypt lecture tonight at 7 30 in the High School auditorium instead of Mrs E A Juengerman's house. Everyone is welcome and invited to bring a contribution if they wish.
The Lavaca County championship begins Friday night January 26 at Hallettsville with Hallettsville hosting Charlottenburg and Moulton versus Shiner. The field includes three towns near parity, with defending champions Moulton and veteran leadership at Hallettsville and Shiner showing promise from a young squad led by Bubba Fischner.
Radio will participate in the President's Birthday Ball with a coast to coast hookup on National and Columbia Systems. Wires will be cleared from 11 15 to 12 15 EST and the program will end with a President's address. Wm Grant leads the Shiner Radio Committee coordinating listeners at Bluecher Park.
Banjes Home Demonstration Club will meet Monday afternoon January 29 starting at 1 30 with Mrs Homer Sommerlatte hosting. Miss Pfluger will present Wardrobe Demonstration instructions at the session.
P R Otto Sr one of Shiner's oldest citizens bought the first ticket to the Presidents Birthday Ball. He visited the ticket committee and paid in advance for his ticket before printing began, making him the first recipient.
The Shiner Comanches beat the Weimar Wildcats 24 to 22 in a thrilling game last Friday. Grill led Shiner with nine points followed by Doc Darilek six, Houschild four, Fischner three, and Apts two. Potthast of Weimar scored 12 to pace the Wildcats. Shiner’s A and B teams also defeated their Weimar counterparts, 24-22 and 20-17, with Heger leading the B game with nine points.
Slim Summerville and Zasu Pitts star in Her First Mate at Palace this Friday and Saturday. The seaside comedy follows their dizzy new romance as nautical antics unfold on screen.
Government cotton reduction meeting set for next Tuesday the 28th at 1 o clock at Vlastenec Hall. All farmers urged to attend due to tight schedule and bring pink cards to be filled out.
A tender simple romance note promotes Gary Cooper in One Sunday Afternoon at Palace Theatre for Sunday and Monday showings stirring memories of courting days.
Mr and Mrs E G Buske visited Mrs Pauline Fertsch in Hallettsville over the weekend as she recovers from illness. The note adds Gary Cooper’s One Sunday Afternoon plays at Palace Theatre Sunday and Monday.
Howard Chandler Christy painted a striking red white and blue poster for a nationwide January 30 celebration of President Roosevelt's birthday. The image shows Miss America shielding two children with a demon figure above and carries the slogan America to our aid and stand by the President from the raiser. The national committee accepted it as the official poster for warmth Springs Foundation for Infantile Paralysis fund raising balls in every community.
The arrangements committee led by Director General L. E. Denmark set tickets at 50 cents with 10 cents for ladies. Donations accepted to support the endowment. J. Canon and Jos. Muras oversee tickets and canvass the business district. locals urged to attend next Tuesday night amid strong community support.
The Immanuel Lutheran Church invites all to the English service Sunday January 28 at 10 30 a.m. Confirmation instruction will be held at 9 30 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Pastor A Bohut.
Methodist Church invites the public to morning services at 11 o'clock and evening services at 7 o'clock next Sunday. Preaching will be conducted at both sessions.
The United Dr. Martin Luther Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m Divine Service at 10 30 a m German Service at Dreyer 2 p m followed by the annual meeting After service weekly choir practice on Wednesday and Confirmation Class on Saturday at Dreyer 9 a m Shiner 1 p m provided by Pastor Richard Schuetze
The Civic League convenes Thursday at 3 30 p m in the Library with all members urged to attend as the annual officer election is held.
Morris Krueger was seriously injured in an auto wreck near Yoakum on Friday night while returning from Cuero with A. O. Frobese. He was taken to Huth Memorial Hospital with head cuts and chest injuries after their car rolled several times in soft dirt.
Mr and Mrs Oran Davis W L John and Elo Henkhaus were summoned to Temple Saturday night by the serious condition of Dr Henkhaus. They were joined there by Jack Henkhaus of Seguin Joe F Bozka of Hallettsville and E J Henkhaus of Houston.
The regular meeting of the Shiner Business Men's Club is tonight at 7 o'clock at the Royal Cafe. Members who have not paid January dues should bring payment or mail it. New members are welcome and a large attendance is urged.
Edwin D. Holchak, longtime Kenedy bank assistant cashier and Shiner native, is recommended by Don Kleberg for postmaster at Kenedy. Married in 1922 to Bessie Rutledge, with two sons, he has served 17 years with First Nichols National Bank and aided H. W. McGoldrick in notes. He is praised for courtesy, civic work, and sports involvement.
Hearts of gratitude acknowledge friends for sympathy and floral tributes after the passing of our mother. Special thanks to Kolar-Stanek Post and Rev Father Ned tardus. Mother Fischnar's Children. Arno Wagener and F J Schlapota families spent Sunday in Schulenburg.
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