Ginners Convention Sets Meet in Yoakum Next Year in Shiner
More than 200 ginners from districts 15 18 and 19 gathered in Yoakum Tuesday July 14 for the annual convention. Henry Seifert of Weimar opened the sessions at the high school auditorium with an invocation by Rev Joseph Szymanski and a Yoakum Chamber welcome by J O Barnett. The program featured talks by Geo Herder Jr Geo Saga and Max Smith among others. A 400 guest barbecue followed at the Oaks Court area before adjournment. Next year’s meeting will be held in Shiner with Hon Henry Paulus among the principal speakers.
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South Texas
Yoakum
Texas
Henry Seifert
Weimar
15Th Dist
Yoakum Herald
Shiner
Louis Trautwein
Arno Wagener
Glenn H
E.G. Buske
James
John F. Kasper
Theo Rogge
Anton Hodanek
John Darilek
Hugh Koether
Henry Paulus
Menger School Plans Opening Celebration on Sept 6
Menger School will hold an opening celebration on September 6. This event continues the usual Menger celebrations and more details will follow in later notices. Watch the papers for fuller information and confirm the date.
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Menger
Wesley Bible Class Meeting Called for Sunday Morning
An important meeting of the class is called for Sunday morning at 9 45 prior to the start of Sunday school. Mrs J W Boyle serves as president.
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J. W. Boyle
Business Men's Club to Elect Officers Tonight at Pohler's Cafe
The Business Men's Club will hold its regular meeting and annual election of officers promptly at 7 o'clock tonight at Pohler's Cafe. Members are urged to attend to cast ballots and complete the officers’ slate for the coming year.
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Business Men’s Club
Pohler’s
Garden Club Meets and Plans Fall Flower Show
The Garden Club met at Mrs. E. J. Kempe's home with Mrs. Edgar Wolters presiding due to the absence of the president and vice president. Thirteen members attended. minutes were read and approved. bills for float and floral exhibit at the Fair were paid. a Fall Flower Show was approved for Saturday November 7. The next meeting, August 21, will be at Mrs. Wolters with members to bring mixed flower arrangements. pansy seed will be ordered.
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E. J. Kempe
Edgar Wolters
Fort Worth Centennial Open Plans Spark Big Texas Event
Fort Worth opened its Texas Centennial celebration with a showcase last Saturday as the city hosted a grand $2,500,000 entertainment program. Newspaper correspondents from five states attended a 6 o'clock Friday banquet as complimentary guests for a preview, with The Gazette receiving free tickets and an advertisement offering details on securing a free trip to the Fort Worth festivities.
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Fort Worth
Texas
The
Gazette
Farm Land Plow-Under Rules Warn Farmers
Lavaca County agent G C King warns farmers tied to government land not to plow under crops such as peas or cane before contacting their committeeman. New forms, signed by the committeeman and two neighbors, grant temporary permission to plow under until final papers arrive. Crops on diverted acres must be left on the land and may not be harvested.
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G. C. King
Lavaca County
Hallettsville
Texas
Mrs A L Fuller Visits San Antonio
Mrs A L Fuller recently visited San Antonio, spending time in the city and touring local sites. Her trip highlights included social engagements and observations of regional activities.
Transfer operations in Shiner school district notice
County Superintendent Charles McDonald announces a Saturday July 25 presence in Shiner to transfer children between schools within the Shiner trade territory. All transfers must be received in duplicate by August 1.
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Shiner
Charles McDonald
County
Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Invitation
Baptist church lists duties with J. W. Burns as pastor. Sunday School at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p.m. Invites the congregation to worship and join services.
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J. W. Burns
Patek Family Welcomes Son Joseph Thomas Jr
Mr and Mrs Joseph Patek announce the birth of a son born last Friday July 17. The child is named Joseph Thomas Jr. The family notes Friday in Bohemian is Patek and the birth falls on Patek Day, seen as a coincidence by the father.
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Shiner Fair
Joseph Patek
Joseph Thomas Jr
Bohemian
Patek
A Patek
Sister of Mrs. W J Binkley Dies in St Louis
Mrs H H Striebeck received the sad news Tuesday of the death of her sister Mrs W J Binkley in St Louis Missouri.
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H. H. Striebeck
W. J. Binkley
St. Louis
Mrs Louis Trautwein Called to Dallas After Brother-in-Law's Death
Mrs Louis Trautwein traveled to Dallas following the death of her brother-in-law, prompting family condolences and funeral arrangements being discussed among relatives.
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Louis Trautwein
Dallas
Hallettsville Christian Science Services
The Sunday July 26 service in Hallettsville will read the Christian Science Lesson-Sermon on Truth. The service starts at 11 a.m. with Golden Text about God sending mercy and truth and the Lord’s promise to save and dwell with his people in truth and righteousness.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Lord of Hosts
Jerusalem
O E S Picnic Honors Robert Morris at Sulphur Park
The annual social meeting and tribute will be held Tuesday night July 28 at 8 o’clock at Sulphur Park Swimming Pool. The Flatonia chapter is invited to join the local chapter and every member should bring a basket picnic lunch.
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Robert Morris
Sulphur Park
Flatonia
First Bales Spark Robstown Cotton Milestone
The Rogge Gin at Robstown received the first bale of cotton in that community last Saturday. Alice received its first bale Thursday.
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Robstown
Alice
Yoakum Support Backs Home DA Candidate Yoakum
H. S. Paul us of Yoakum seeks District Attorney for the 25th Judicial District. He cites legal experience and senior status before the United States Supreme Court, plus state and district court work. The Yoakum community backs him, noting his Rotary and Chamber leadership and current role guiding the State Teachers Colleges Board of Regents.
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25Th Judicial District
Henry S. Paulus
Yoakum
Lavaca
United States Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Yoakum Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Regents
State Teachers Colleges
H. D. Meister
Yoakum Herald
Paulus Earn Lavaca County Backing for District Attorney
Lavaca County voters are urged to back Henry S. Paulus in the District Attorney race. The Shiner native, who can practice before the U S Supreme Court, has long served on the State Board of Regents and as its president without pay. Supporters cite his loyalty, eloquence, and steady service to Lavaca and its neighboring areas, urging an appreciation vote at the upcoming primary.
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Yoakum
Henry S. Paulus
Lavaca County
Paulus
United States Supreme Court
Texas
State Board of Regents of Texas Colleges
Lavaca
Shiner
D. A. Paulus
Henry Stindt Dies by Suicide After Long Ill Health
Henry Stindt of Shiner died in the early hours after taking his own life, leaving a wife Augusta Wustebart and four children. Born January 30 1874 in Rutersville Texas he owned a large farm near Shiner for 48 years and was highly regarded. Funeral services were held from the family residence led by Rev W C Wolfsdorf, with O D H S Lodge rites and a large crowd attending.
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Henry Stindt
W. C. Wolfsdorf
Rutersville
Texas
Augusta Wustenbart
Hallettsville
W. H. Stindt
Adele Wendt
Yoakum
E. J. Stindt
Houston
W. G. Stindt
Shiner
la Verne
Waldine Stindt
Joyce
Herbert Wendt
Annie Blaschke
Ingleside
Town
Stindt
Albert Bargman
Henry Probst
Emil Schroeder
Albin Darilek
Rud Filip
Arno Wagener
O. D. H. S. Lodge
Judge Lichey
the Gazette
Dick Powell and Ann Dvorak in Thanks A Million at Palace
Dick Powell and Ann Dvorak star in Thanks A Million at the Palace for Sunday and Monday showings. The comedy follows a screen pair as they navigate romantic mix ups amid lighthearted mishaps. Palace patrons can expect a breezy musical comedy with familiar tunes and on screen chemistry.
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Dick Powell
Ann Dvorak
Palace
Citizens visit Austin to discuss Highway 200 progress
Citizens including Secretary Denmark Mayor Rich ter J C Blohm and C B Welhausen with Editor Henry Reese of Gonzales met in Austin Monday by special appointment with the State Highway Commission and the W P A Commissioner H P Crouth. Five miles more were secured in Gonzales county enabling the work to cross Peach Creek and paving the way for a large highway bridge. The project slowly advances toward becoming a reality.
Emkens Return From Centennial Journey
O. W. Emken and his wife have returned home after attending the Centennial event, bringing back memories and stories from the celebration.
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O. W. Emken
Wife
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Financial Statement of
Shiner Fair Association
Ginners
Menger School
Wesley Bible Class
John Valis
A. L. Fuller
San Antonio
Life Buoy
Lux
Fort Howard
Health Club
Forbes
Wolters Brothers Co
Hallettsville Christian Science Services
O. E. S. Picnic
Yoakum People
Home Man
Shiner and
Austin
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