Red Cross to Offer Elementary Hygiene Class in Hallettsville
A Friday night Red Cross meeting at City Hall plans a two week course starting August fifth on Elementary Hygiene and home care for the sick. A class size of forty is needed. without it only one county class in Hallettsville could be organized. Members and observers named include Mesdames Wolters Thulemeyer Richter Amsler Canon and Miss Valenta Schmidt. Work in the work room continues Mondays and Wednesdays with material still pending.
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Shiner
Hallettsville
Therr
Red Cross
Mesdames E. Wolters
Isabel Thulemeyer
Ad. Richter
C. C. Amsler
Negroes Depart Shiner for Camp Travis on Tuesday
A group of six named Black men Enoch Coleman Walter Boyd Mason Adams William Sanders and Sam Cunningham left Shiner on Tuesday July 16 to join Camp Travis. On the same day 89 others passed through Shiner aboard the Lockhart train. the depot scene was lively and stirred quiet conversations.
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Shiner
Camp Travis
Enoch Coleman
Walter Boyd
Mason Adams
William Sanders
Sam Cunningham
Lockhart
Mrs. C. L. Williams Visits Sister in Dalhart
Mrs. C. L. Williams returned Monday from a pleasant visit to her sister Mrs. Jenkins at Dalhart in the panhandle country. She reported some nice cool weather in that section.
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C. L. Williams
Mrs. Jenkins
Dalhartz
Panhandle
Governor Hobby Speaks in Shiner on July 17
Governor Hobby spoke in Shiner on July 17 amid a cheering crowd at Wel mark. Mrs. County Chairman and local party members introduced him before a short address of about thirty minutes. The governor’s remarks drew liberal applause from attendees including County St. Green Post and Halletts b Attorney Saw among others who accompanied Hobby on the tour through Avaca County.
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Shiner
Govas
Kum Road
Welmark
Shiner Brass
Govs
Henry Dobby
Laty
Avaca County
County St. Green
Postaulus
Hallettsb
Hobby
Primary Election Election Day Reminder
The notice urges women voters to cast ballots early to avoid crowds on Saturday July 27. Voters must present registration cards to vote at East City Hall West Fire Station and Hobby Club polling places.
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East City Hall
West Fire Station
Hobby Club
Death of John B. Kleese Reported at Camp Travis
The report reached the city last Monday of the death of John B. Kleese of Pneumonia at Camp Travis. The funeral will take place at the Shiner Catholic Cemetery at 10 o'clock A. M.
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John B. Kleese
Camp Travis
Shiner Catholic Cemetery
Election Board names assistants for Shiner West district
Shiner West presiding judge Chas Eschenburg appoints assistants Ed Busch Tom Marcak Emil Morgenroth Theo Dierkson and August Kasper. Voting will be held at the Fire House.
Addressing Letters to Soldiers Abroad
Notice reiterates proper addressing of letters to soldiers abroad. Letters must be in ink with the phrase American Expeditionary Forces written in full. Include the soldier’s full name and official title or state if a private. Ensure accuracy to avoid misdirection.
Sniner War Saving Society Sets August Meeting
The Sniner Womens War Saving Society meets on the second Thursday at the High School. All members should attend the next meeting on August 8 to learn about essentials and nonessentials. Members who bought Drift Stamps or War Savings Stamps must report to Secretary Mrs. I E L Merrem.
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Sniner Womens War Saving Society
Blohms Return From Baltimore Hospital Visit
Mr and Mrs J C Blohm returned last Tuesday from Baltimore where Mr Blohm has been recuperating at Johns Hopkins hospital. He seems much improved.
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J. C. Blohm
Baltimore
John Hopkins Hospital
For Sale By J C Blohm Son Mustang Creek News
Community notes and local items mix with political appeals and social updates. Mentions visiting neighbors, social visits, and a call to vote for Ed Kach for district clerk of Lavaca County. Also notes Edwards on county superintendent race and a Shiner Band thanks at a Hobby event with Elo Wolters as chair.
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Ed. Kach
Lavaca County
Shiner
Hobby
Elo Wolters
Lavaca Co
Hobby Clubs
Red Cross support notice from Lavaca County clerk
A December 11 1917 notice from Hallettsville Texas confirms County Clerk J A Sommerlatte is a Red Cross contributor paying 5 dollars monthly for six months. The letter urges no slander against him for not contributing and is sworn by J P E Notary E G Peterson. Also mentions Mrs H H Striebeck and her children visiting Floresville relatives.
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Hallettsville
Texas
Red Cross
J. A. Sommerlatte
The
Red Cross Association
R. D. Ragsdale
H. H. Striebeck
Floresville
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