The Sponsor Contest Results and School Transfer Notice
Erna Eschenburg leads with 1300 votes followed by Bozina Patek 1190 and Mildred Fry 400 in the sponsor contest. The notice also urges parents to transfer children to the Shiner Independent District this month with August 1 deadline and tuition after that date. Superintendent T H Leslie finalizes the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erna Eschenburg
Bozina Patek
Ake
Mildred Fry
Emily Schmidt
Olivia Ehlers
Elvera Herder
Valenta
Matilda Hollman
Leonide Schuhman
Lillie Valenta
Nora Huebner
Louise Thulemeyer
Ernestine Mergenthaler
Meta Holchuk
Frieda Henkhaus
Fern Richter
Selma Kempe
Shiner Independent
T.H. Leslie
Barbers Switch to Cash Payments in 1920
Barbers announce that from July 1 1920 all work in their shops will be paid in cash to simplify bookkeeping and collections. O Dittmar and John Vrazel sign the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dittmar
John Vrazel
Ladies Rest Room Opens in Tele phone Building
The Ladies Rest Room is now open to the public in the Tele phone building. A Rest Room committee is appointed with Mrs S A Thulemeyer as chair and Mrs Ele Wolters as secretary and treasurer. The Red Cross of Shiner will manage upkeep for six months and serve as headquarters for the County Public Health Nurse. Local organizations have given donations and further gifts are welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Thulemeyer
Ele Wolters
C. C. Amsler
C. B. Welhausen
Red Cross of Shiner
Permanent Office Planned For Ginners' Association
A. C. Kristek of Flatonia, president of the Yoakum Association of Ginners, calls a July 14 convention in Yoakum to establish permanent headquarters and hire an active secretary. The group will henceforth be known as the South Texas Ginners' Association.
New Manager For Oil Plant Succeeds Mr Wagener
Stock-holders appoint a new general manager to succeed Mr Wagener at the oil business. The change is described as a wise move ensuring continuity of proven management that has brought success in the past. The ninth adversity of Mr Wagener’s mill marks the transition to the new leadership.
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Ager
D. C. Daniel
Wagener
Geeral
City Hall 1920 Alderman Election Appointments Report
City of Shiner records show O. G. resignation spurring a new term and F. R. Thaler appointed presiding officer of the election. E. Runk, Mayor, with M. Canon as secretary, notes relatives in Weimar and visits from G. W. Eschenburg.
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Ean
O. G
F. R.thaler
E. Runk
City of Shiner
M. Canon
Merrem Wins Debate Honors At State University
Leslie Crane Merrem son of Mr and Mrs E J Merrem received two top honors in public speaking at the State University He represented Rusk Society in the annual debate winning for Rusk which took the loving cup for the fourth straight year He also won first prize in the cash speaker awards Merrem holds an AB degree from Southwestern University at Georgetown He left the Mesquite school to join military service at the outbreak of World War I serving in the first training camp commission and in active duty during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Crane Merrem
E. J.merrem
State University
Rusk Society
Rusk
L. C. Merrem
Merrem
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Mesquite &Kool
Spe Leon Clans Commission
Card Of Thanks For Mrs Antonia Roemisch Burial
The Children thank friends and neighbors for aid at the death and burial of Mrs Antonia Roemisch and Father Wolf for sympathy and floral donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonia Roemisch
Father Wolf
New Party Gains Steam in Lavaca County
J H Kohut of Temple Texas state organizer for the American party visited this week The party aims to be a factor in Lavaca county with locals in Shiner Moulton Yoakum Moravia and Vlastenec and plans more chapters The candidates will run only in the November general election Also H G Hollman and Miss Matilda Hollman returned from Portland Oregon after attending the Shriner National Convention.
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J. H. Kohut
Temple
Texas
American Party
Lavaca County
Shiner
Moulton
Yoakum
Moravia
Vlastenec
Hallettsville
Newra
H. G. Hollman
Miss Matilda
Portland
Oregon
Convention of
Shriners
Special Justice Court Session Presided by Judge Lichey
Justice Court met in special session for a few hours last Wednesday with Judge A. G. Lichey presiding. Attendees included attorneys H. B. Paulus C. L. Stayi nohoha and W. E. Parr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Court
A. G. Lichey
H. 8. Paulus
C. L. Stayinoha
W. E. Parr
Pageant at Methodist Church Sunday Evening
A pageant will be presented at the Methodist Church Sunday evening at 8:15 featuring seven characters besides singers. The offering will be donated to missions and attendees are invited.
Important Meeting of Eastern Star in Shiner Chapter
Miss Clara Gordon special deputy will visit Shiner Chapter next Tuesday at 4 o clock. A full attendance of the membership is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Gordon
Shiner Chapter
Returning Of Rosalia Opera House Benefit
Announcement for a Friday night July 16 event at the Opera House to benefit Camp Fire Girls with reserved seats 50c and general admission 35c for adults, 25c for children under twelve. electric fans will be in use. Also contains a farewell note from the manager of Shiner Oil Mill and Oil Mill Machine Shop & Garage resigning in favor of Arno Wagener, with thanks for patronage and wishes for future support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Oill Mill & Mfg. Co
Oil Mill
Arno Wagener
Twentieth Century Club Plans Carnival Booth and Rest Room Gift
The Twentieth Century Club held a brief meeting led by Mrs. C. C. Amsler to approve a booth at the Civic Club Carnival on July 22 and donate to the City Rest Room. Fourteen members and guests enjoyed several games of hearts and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century ‘Club
C. C. Amsler
Mesdames F. G. Guittard
Waco
K.L. Merrem
Callie Fry
Austin
J. C. Brehm
Stella Wolters
Cora Berckenhoff
Aged Cuero Couple Travel Through City Returning Home
C L Schaefer aged 87 and his wife 81 visited Cuero on their way home from Shiner. The couple recently moved from Meyersville after 68 years of marriage and have been wed 69 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Schaefer
Cuero
Shiner
Mr. Schaefer
Meyersville
Gratitude Extended for Help During Illness and Death
The Wagner family expresses sincere thanks to Rev Woltsdorf for comforting words the choir for their songs and all who sent flowers and support during the illness and death of husband and father Mrs Christian Wagner and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woltsdorf
Christian Wagner
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Wolters Brothers Company
Ginners’ Association
Oil
Avill
Weimar
G. W. Eschenburg
vis‘Shulenburg
Leslie C. Merrem
Galveston Daily News
New Party
Lone Star Motor & Supply Company
O. G. Blohm
Methodist Church
Rosalia
Opera House
Camp Fire Girls
the Twentieth Century Club
C. Blohm & Son
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