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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1925
Page
1
The notice warns that the January 31 deadline for poll tax payment is near with a ten percent penalty after the date. Citizens are urged to pay immediately to avoid extra charges. J. M. Canon serves as City Collector.
Glade Welhausen celebrated his eleventh birthday last Friday from 4 to 7 PM at his parents Mr. and Mrs. Peck Welhausen home. Decorations featured hearts arrows and Valentine motifs with games and contests. Brooksie McElroy won a valentine candy prize while Carlton Wolters received miniature heart consolation. Sandwiches cake and soda were served as 24 guests enjoyed the party and the lawn.
Card of thanks to the Shiner Volunteer Fire Department and friends who came to our rescue last Friday afternoon, in time to prevent our property from destruction.
Special program presented February 22 1925 features a two reel educational film titled The Making of Armstrong's Linoleum. It vividly shows linoleum manufacturing, straight line and moulded inlaid methods, seasoning stoves with miles of linoleum, giant calendars for thickness gauges, and coloring and staining processes.
The Civic League met at Mrs. J. C. Blohm’s home with large attendance. Plans include band concerts in Welhausen Park. Financials show balance 133.00 on Jan 1 1925 after 270.00 total receipts and 137.00 disbursements. Officers elected: Mrs J C Blohn President, Mrs Ad Schulz Vice President, Miss Leonida Schubman Secretary, Mrs Edwin Wolters Assistant Secretary, Mrs C B Welbsusen Treasurer.
Honor roll entries from Methodist Sunday School show Class No 1 led by Mrs. Welhausen with Dennis Raca, William Wendtland, Margaret Leslie, Evelyn Kroulik, Dorothy Blohm. Class No 2 under Mrs. Perry with Ralph Dreyer, Harold Crawe, Leona Kroulik, Thelma Luck. Class No 8 with Robert Perry and students Glade Welhausen, James Buske, Woodrow Perry. Class No 4 led by Miss Stella Wolters with Susie Perry, Evelyn Dreyer, Georgia Baca, Willie Hazel Monroe, Roxie Buske. Class No 5 under Mrs. Wm. Wendtland Jr. with Roy Mewes, Ay Welhausen, Woodrow Baca, Jerry Turek. Class No 6 led by Mrs. A. L. Fuller with Mae Blohm, Mabel French, Irene Turk. Bible Class taught by T. J. Ponton with Mrs. R. H. Valenta, Miss Lillian Merseburger, Oscar Perry, W. C. Schmidt.
Last Friday afternoon the Shiner Volunteer Fire Company answered a grass fire call at Mrs. E. F. Rubmanns home. They arrived quickly, contained the blaze, and no injuries or property damage occurred, marking another productive drill for the volunteers.
A fierce Arctic style blizzard delivers sleet and heavy snow, trapping residents indoors. Officials warn of dangerous travel as frigid winds sweep across the area and local services brace for closures.
The Ninth District Convention of the American Legion meets in Shiner on Sunday February 8 with a large delegation expected. The day includes a 9 am business session at the Opera House, a Bluecher Park celebration with a public dinner, speakers, basketball game Yoakum versus Shiner, an exhibition bout, suppers, and evening dances with Schulze's Band and Alf Buske's Orchestra.
Members of the 500 club gathered last Friday at Mrs Walter Muecke’s Ave El home for a game afternoon. Tables filled living and dining rooms decorated with ferns. High score won a crystal cut vase by Mrs E J Tomasco. low score earned a bottle of Catsup by Mrs F M Wagner. A luncheon of oyster salad cake whipped Jello and coffee followed. Additional guests included Mrs T J Ponton Mrs H H Hepler and Miss Cora Berckeohoff.
Rev. Paul P. Kaspar of Plum told a La Grange reporter that during a visit to West Point last Saturday someone entered his room in the rectory and took his wrist watch with gold and origin movements. He could not explain the theft. The matter was reported to Sheriff Loessin.
Sunday morning service at 9 30 with Sunday School at 10 30 German service at 10 30 and Sunday night service at 7 30 Rev M A Ritzen of Falls City Nebraska will preach at the English service Everyone invited to all services
Our Senator faced a coin flip style drawing to assign term lengths after redistricting. Senators drawn numbers 1 to 31, even numbers yield two year terms, odd numbers four year terms. Gus drew 26, meaning a two year term and a re election run in 1926.
Services at the Baptist Church are set for next Saturday night at seven and Sunday morning at eleven. Reverend Jos. Green of Waco will preach, with everyone invited to hear him.
City Marshal Canon says taxes have never been slow under his tenure and urges citizens to pay by Saturday to avoid heavy penalties, warning of rising fiscal strain if payments lag.
Receipts from selling postage stamps and stamped goods at the Shiner Post Office in 1924 reached a record total of 7213.41 dollars, the largest in the office's history.
Mrs A J Blohm opened her home to friends on Tuesday afternoon January 20 for a Five Hundred gathering. Mrs A A Darilek won high score and received a silver vase while Mrs Charles Sanford received a consolation face cream. A salad course with coffee was served to three tables. Attendees included Mesdames Nowlin Darilek Sandford Peck Welhausen Koether Blohm Holchak Muecke Henkhaus Valenta Schramm and Miss Berckenhoff.
Mrs. Maria Liebscher wife of Bernard Liebscher died at four this morning at her son in law Wm Janssen Jr home. She was 75 years, 6 months and 3 days old. Born July 12, 1849 in Wiegersdorf Germany she was confirmed April 13 1862. She had eleven children with Rudolph and three with Bernard Liebscher, five of the former and the husband died earlier. Surviving are one daughter Mrs Wm Janssen Jr, 21 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. La Grange Journal reports.
John Maeker and family with Emil Nieman and wife Fritz Nieman and wife and August Nieman Sr. of Wilson traveled to Shiner last week to visit numerous relatives and friends.
Due to weather delays the St. Ludmila's School Christmas entertainment finally took place last Thursday night at the Opera House. About 800 children took part in drills plays readings and musical selections in Bohemian German and English with attractive costumes. The show yielded a nice sum for the school and delighted patrons and participants alike.
Shiner Merchant contractors host a style show concert at the Shiner Opera House Friday and Saturday nights with over 100 participants in a home talent play. Admission 20 and 35 cents benefits Shiner Schools. Change of program each evening under the Shiner Parent Teachers Association.
Mrs Valenta invited the 500 club to the stylish Peck Welhausen home for a New Year social with Cupid decor. After twenty games Mrs B R Holchak won a heart shaped candy box and Miss Nora Huebner received the booby prize. other guests included Mesdames Dreyer Muecke Valenta Darilek Wagner Fink Lon goria Henkhaus Weidausen Schuhmann and Merse burger plus Miss Mayme Merseburger.
Miss Marie Bozka RN is on special duty at St Josephs Infirmary in Houston serving in a temporary assignment or duty rotation as reported by the local medical staff.
The Kennard pasture now owned by the speaker will be open to all who want wood next Monday through Thursday. Travel to New Gate on Dilworth road for access details and directions.
Thirst is urged to treat it right with Coca Cola in sterilized bottles available at all leading cold drink stands across the county.
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