12 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1928
Page
1
A long list of new subscribers is acknowledged with thanks. Names span multiple towns including Yoakum, Temple, San Antonio, and Houston, with many from Hallettsville, Moulton, and Flatonia. The update covers new customers in Route 1 and Route 3 areas, plus locations like San Francis co and Pachuca Mexico.
Garbade Lumber Co. and Grandi Bros. promote White Pine and Fir while Yellow Pine is also offered. Monday night friends packed the event, about 200 turned away, seating expanded for the opening show Flowing Gold. The vaudeville and Calkins Sisters acts drew praise.
City Council adopts full set of traffic ordinances and urges residents to read and preserve copies, to become familiar and aid observance. Also notes Garbade Lumber Co offers first quality Sherwin Williams paints at 3.35 per gallon.
Lavaca County Commissioners Court issues a $200,000 road bond election for the precinct to be held Tuesday August 7. The paper urges voting yes to improve roads, noting strong local support and predicting an overwhelming majority.
The Board of Directors of the Shiner Fair Association will meet at the new City Hall Friday morning July 13 at 9 30 A M to check results of the Fair. Any committeeman who cares to attend will be welcome. T J Ponton Secretary
Mr and Mrs Chas Elder and family of San Antonio stay with relatives for several weeks while Mr Elder works on a new school building. Mrs Elder is fondly remembered as Miss Lydia Wagener.
The Kel vinator is now on show at the old City Hall with exhibition days listed as Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday July 10 11 13. The notice emphasizes the public viewing window and specifies the display location.
Mr and Mrs Chas Hajek announce the birth of a son named Laddie Chas on July 4th in a brief family notice.
Mr and Mrs Steve Gage and their daughter from Austin were guests of Mr and Mrs John Hollman on Sunday, sharing time with the Hollman household during a weekend visit in the area.
M. E. Wolters H. H. Striebeck and son Lewis were in Kenedy last week on business visits to the areatorsizing local firms and meeting with partners.
Garbade Lumber Co promotes Sherwin Williams paints as a no risk choice for home projects with trusted coverage and durable finishes.
Dr Ghas Mares and the mother of Galveston arrived home with Mr and Mrs H Bozka on Tuesday in a family visit reported by locals.
John Bohman treats the old home town family to one of the season's largest melons, a generous gesture that the paper gratefully notes.
Mrs. W O Mewes of Austin visits Mrs. Ernst Hajek as a guest showing hospitality arrangements and social routine in their community setting.
County Registrars State Department of Health appoints judges and doctors for vital statistics in Shiner Moulton Hallettsville and precincts. Birth reports must be filed within five days by parties involved. Dead bodies may not be buried or removed before a death certificate is completed. Strong legal value rests on complete legally filed records.
Vine W Bednar died Friday between three and four in the morning after nearly two years of ill health. Born April 16 1861 in Cermna Bohemia he came to America in 1893 living in Flatonia then Praha before settling over 30 years in Shiner as a furniture maker. Survived by wife five of seven children Lillie Motal A J Bednar Annie Halamicek Robert and Vlasta Marburger and 18 grandchildren. funeral from the family home to Catholic church with burial in Catholic cemetery Father Netardus officiated. Bednar was a member of the C S P S Lodge. Pallbearers named. extensions of sympathy to the bereaved.
The notice directs readers to examine both bank statements published in this Gazette issue and to turn to the designated pages to read them in full.
Mr and Mrs H H Hepler have come back from Cloudcroft New Mexico where they spent time for rest and recuperation before resuming their routine in town.
The Oak Grove dedication on Sunday July 15 1928 begins at 10 AM with a march of school children from the teacherage to the schoolhouse. Hon J F Bozka gives the opening address at 11 followed by a barbecue and stew dinner for 35 cents adults and 15 cents children. A bazaar, afternoon events, and political speakers are planned with concert music, a dance, and dancing to Michnas Orchestra. All are invited.
News reached Shiner Sunday of the death of Mrs. A Pfeander in Chicago the previous night after a fall from her back porch on July 5. She suffered a broken back and paralysis, passing away Saturday night. Survived by her blind husband, a daughter Mrs Martha Potts of Tulsa, another daughter Miss Ida Pfeender who has died, and three sons Adolf Willie and Gus in Chicago. Funeral held at their Chicago home. Condolences extended to the bereaved in Shiner.
Alderman Joe R. Mikesh opened the City sprinkler as a heavy downpour began. The general rain drenched the area and was welcome, valued at thousands of dollars to local crops.
Master Julius Remmers, six year old son of Mr and Mrs Julius Remmers of Garfield, was bitten twice on the leg by a rattlesnake around sunset last Thursday. He was rushed to Yorktown for prompt treatment at Dr Eckhardt Hospital and is now near well. He and an older brother were tending stock at Charlie Dowlearns place when the incident happened. Nordheim View.
Last Sunday guests at the A. J. Turek residence were Mrs. A. B. Turek of Shiner and Mr. and Mrs. Olin David of Corpus Christi, visiting Mr. Turek and family in Yorktown.
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