05 Jul 1923
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1923
Page
1
One lot men’s dress shirts 1.50 and 2.00 values. Also athletic union suits and white sport shirts. Blue work shirts 1.00. Ratine dress goods 70c 50c and 35c 65c 75c. Tissues 9c to 98c 65c 75c. Ratine dress goods 35c suiting all shades 5.00. Tissues 59c 55c 25c.
A jury of guessing contests at merchant booths awarded prizes to several residents. Roy Canon of Hallettsville won a rug. Willie Zimmerman received paint. Mrs Chas Gaedke won a rug. Alfred Lierson of Nordheim earned a caserole. Chas Underkercher of Sublime collected a band bag. Paul Kemper won an aluminum rice boiler. Mrs Alois Kasper received an imperial salon. John Zander claimed a tire. with others tallying guesses for nails, beans, staples, and rice grains in jars plus a candy heart and rockers awarded.
We thank all who showed kindness and sympathy in the death of our beloved mother Mrs Anna Blasche. Special thanks to Father Wolf and Father Pius Andrzejewski and the members of St Elizabeth Society. We are profoundly grateful for the beautiful flowers. The Children.
Notes show the Shiner Agricultural Fair as a grand success with vivid chicken displays, fine livestock, and festive refreshments. About 20,000 to 45,000,000 gallons of gasoline tasty detail aside, the four day event drew a jolly crowd from Yoakum and Lavaca County papers praise the fair’s community effort and strong local partnership.
Quality Mills through representatives thanks Shiner residents for a successful fair. Ticket drawn by Mies Frieda Mayer 2. Texan note with prize claim and praise for fair officials. expresses enjoyment of stay and intention to attend future events.
The State convention of Catholic societies meets in Shiner next Tuesday with Father Kasper as ritualist. At 8 AM the Bishop arrives and is escorted to the church, with welcomes from Father Wolf, Father Kasper, and Mayor Runk. Dinner at Bluecher Park at noon, Bohemian Dramatic Club performance at Opera House, and a park dance in the evening.
A large crowd attended the Shiner Fair opening with a lively display and carnival company on site. A band performed and daily ball games continue. Cornelson will play for dances Thursday and Saturday. On Wednesday Shiner beat Gonzales 2 to 1 led by Henry Baumgartner with two hits.
About 22 000 people filled Shiner early Wednesday as crowds poured in from miles around. The parade featured decorated autos and trucks with Koar Stanek Post American Legion leading a large camouflage battleship, Camp Fire Girls, A M College students in uniform, and many festive floats from local businesses and organizations. Weather was ideal and attendance across the four days exceeded expectations with dozens of floats showcasing community groups, flowers, and patriotic themes.
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