19 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1928
Page
1
The Shiner Fair Association reports income about 7300 dollars and expenses around 5850 with a net near 1500. Additional coops decor and lumber values total about 900. Proceeds aim to improve farming in the community. Exhibits praised. thanks extend to contributors and local press. Directors sign by Per: T. J. Ponton, Secty.
The ad urges customers to judge for themselves as Garbade Lumber Co. markets White Pine and Fir for windows and doors. It notes Yellow Pine is available alongside White Pine and Fir and emphasizes durable lumber choices in old house renovations.
The cotton outlook is the best in years with abundant stalks and bolls. Corn and other feed crops show equal fruitage and a bountiful harvest looms. At the Fair some corn displays impressed observers. A report from A. and M. College warns readers to prepare for an unexpected Leaf Worm visit.
A Luther League session is scheduled at the Lutheran Church starting at 8:15 PM.
Rudy Janecek and Bacon Berckenhoff spent Sunday in Austin. They used Sherwin Williams paints for strictly pure paint applications during their visit.
The United States leads in good roads and safe highways, enabling coast to coast travel and attracting industry. Public investment pays off as cities with good streets draw business and home seekers, while new routes to South America could expand international good will and tourism. Roads are likened to arteries giving national health and vitality.
District Attorney R A Weinert and his wife and daughter traveled from Seguin on Sunday with Mr Weinert proceeding to Gonzales. Mrs Weinert and their infant stayed as guests at the Ponton home. Alice Pohler and Irene Henkhaus returned from summer school in San Antonio at the Lady of the Lake.
Experiments show bad roads cost motorists about 22.3 cents per gallon. At 10 miles per gallon on poor roads and 33 mph, gasoline and tire costs per 1000 miles reach 3510 dollars for a loaded four cylinder car, versus 1280 dollars on smooth highways. Road oils increasingly convert unsatisfactory roads into modern highways.
A precious little daughter arrived to bless the home of Mr and Mrs Ernest Hajek last Sunday The baby will sign her name Madeline Joe Hajek confirming the new arrival in the Hajek family
J R Barrow and his wife are seen visiting in New Braunfels during a recent trip, according to local social notes. The couple spent time exploring the town and enjoying its sights.
Garbade Lumber Co Kuhn's Drug Store offered free Valley Gold ice cream to the community last Thursday. Excessive heat made the treat welcome and well received by residents seeking relief.
Mr and Mrs Ballard Fry returned to Austin last weekend after visiting Miss Mae Hughs and Mrs C C Amsler.
On Thursday night July 12 the city council and Southwest Gas Co officials lit a torch signaling Shiner’s link to the Yoakum Gonzales line from White Point and Refugio gas fields. The Dixie Gas and Fuel Co. of Houston, fed from Louisiana fields, also connects. The Spoetzi Brewery and Ice Factory and Purity Creamery were among first to receive gas, with residents soon cooking by gas as the town moves toward a modern city convenience.
A new gas fired refrigerator car was tested successfully with heat supplied from a pressure tank under the car. Starting with a load of frozen fish at eight degrees above zero, the temperature fell to minus fourteen after eleven days, showing progress in gas powered cooling and its growing usefulness.
Shin er residents are offered Sherwin Williams paints with over 25 years of visible use advertised. Garbade Lumber Co. stocks the range for local buyers seeking durable coatings.
Reverend T H Crowder will lead the regular services at the M E Church next Sunday morning and evening. The public is cordially invited to attend both services.
Miss Fern Richter who assisted as pianist with the Grands Bros show in Shiner joined the company for the upcoming Magic Valley tour.
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