04 Jul 1929
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1929
Page
1
A well known phrase extols liberty and courage, celebrating the land of the free and the home of the brave. The quotation stands as a timeless emblem in American rhetoric and civic culture.
Rev. P. P. Kasper of Plum Fayette county survived a serious auto wreck near McDade on the Giddings Austin highway while returning from a Buick purchase in Weimar. He and party member Taft were thrown about by a front tire blowout. Kasper was unconscious for hours and bruised. Taft suffered minor injuries. The Buick sustained a broken wheel running board and bent fender but protected occupants, according to reports from the Weimar Mercury via the La Grange Record.
Notice to merchants and vendors that I. S. Fr. Vann contractor will not be responsible for any purchases made by employees unless authorized by an order signed by S. F. Vann on a printed form provided for the purpose. Signed S. F. Vann. 27-6t
We express gratitude for the kind deeds and sympathy during his illness and funeral. Thanks to Rev Pfeninger the O. D. H. S. Lodge and for the floral tributes. Gratefully, Mrs. G. Backhaus and Children.
Joe Adamek Jr announces he has purchased the Elsik Service Station and will give away 1 quart of lube oil with every 5 gallons of gasoline purchased next Saturday. He requests public patronage.
On hand June 1 1928 cash 260.94 receipts include membership dues 112.80 socials entertainments pie sales 541.50 bank loan for stage curtain donations shower 94.88 sundry income refunds 40.76 total 1 039.94 disbursements library books 222.67 playground equipment 199.82 stage curtain 348.15 furniture 37.50 bank loan 250.00 sundry expenses 160.19 total 1 218.38 balance on hand 82.55 period June 1 1928 to June 10 1929 correct signed C B Stsatman Peewee owner
A 1929 Ford 4 door City Sedan is offered for sale after about 600 miles of use with a big sacrifice noted. Smith Motor Company of Gonzales Texas lists the item. Mr and Mrs Paul Kaspar of Jacksonville Florida arrived Saturday for a few days visit to the parental home. Bul says it cost him more to come from Gonzales to Shiner than from Jacksonville to Dallas and they spent Friday night in their car stuck in mud near home.
Mgr Arno Wagener says linters and a new Linter Press are being installed at the Shiner Oil Mill. A fire proof brick room with automatic closing fire doors has been built to house the press. The project should be finished within a week and ready for the season’s run.
O S T Meyer late manager of Shiner Lumber Co leaves Sunday for El Campo to take a similar position. Shiner Lumber Co has sold off stock and the yard is closed permanently. Meyer's family cannot move now due to lack of a rental house. Kolar Stanek Post of the American Legion laments the loss of Mr Meyer from the community.
Mrs. Fritz Bohman and son and Mrs. Wm. Bohman and daughter of Stockdale were recent guests of Mrs. Anna Bohman and other relatives. W. L. Martin is home from an auto trip to Colorado. His nephew Geo. Martin of San Antonio accompanied him. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bohman and daughters Stasie and Rose visited in the John Lukas home last week.
J C Blohm of the Shiner Chamber of Commerce led a road committee delegation with Judge Janszen Commissioner Burkett County Engineer Koether and Judge Ramsey of Gonzales to Austin to discuss designating a Gonzales to Hallettsville route. The State Highway Department deferred the matter, Division Engineer McCarty favorable but action blocked by Sterling's absence. District Clerk Chas Strauss joined with the party for related state capital business.
A 1929 Ford Coupe with under 1500 miles and heavy duty casings is priced to sell quickly. Terms available. The Chamber of Commerce announces a meeting tomorrow night in Gonzales. Mr and Mrs Frank Stach Jr and their son left Monday for Robstown where Mr Stach will work during the ginning season.
Gus Jaroszewski leaves Sunday for La Grange to join Temple Lumber Co as his temporary headquarters. He is not moving his family, so a customary goodbye is unlikely.
Miss Louise Stach of the local telephone exchange is spending her vacation traveling to Yorktown and Corpus Christi.
A Baptist church invites members and friends to attend preaching next Sunday the first Sunday of the month. The note urges avoiding the summer slump and is signed by H G Fraser, pastor.
State Health Officer J C Anderson praises Shiner for new water supply and sewer plan. He urges abating cesspools and dry closets, adopting a plumbing ordinance, and connecting private laterals during construction. He suggests model ordinances from LaGrange Granger Eastland and Sweetwater and references Applied Municipal Sanitation. Funeral attendees listed from several towns.
Mrs. Mattie Jeko of Port Arthur is the guest of her niece, Mrs. R. J. Strauss, during a brief stay.
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