31 Jul 1924
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1924
Page
1
About six o'clock Saturday evening a strong windstorm tore through the town after a hot day. Torrential rain, downed wires, fallen trees, and damage to St. Ludmila School flue plus the Catholic Church cross were reported. Roughly 150 late voters missed voting due to the storm.
Perry Wendtland is appointed cashier of the Yoakum National Bank tomorrow, after fourteen years at the First National Bank of Shiner as assistant cashier. The community praises his pleasant business manner and social contributions, inviting residents to welcome him with confidence and friendship.
Ei M Steves has been appointed local agent for Pierce Petroleum Corporation succeeding G Seim who will shift to a transfer business. Steves will serve the public in selling petroleum products beginning August 1 with a full stock ready.
Kaspar, home from a delightful Havana vacation, was welcomed as a visitor at the city office on Tuesday. Local officials greeted him warmly, noting his pleasant trip and return.
The Lavaca County Summer Normal ends Friday August 1 after an eight week period of work. Examinations for all certificate grades will be held Monday through Thursday next week. Reports from many angles show the school a decided success and worthwhile project. Six faculty members, 103 students, and Shiner’s citizenship praise the educational privileges enjoyed. Some suggest a similar program next summer.
The district reports a heavy cotton crop with a prolific yield ahead. The first bale last year was brought in by John F. Hajek on July 24. In 1922 the first bale arrived July 25, selling at 25 cents. In 1921 the first bale arrived August 3 and sold for 12 cents.
Dallas July 29 Mrs Miriam Ferguson running as proxy for her husband in the Texas Democratic primary led with 3067 votes over Lynch Davidson for second place after 628494 ballots were counted. Felix Robertson leads the field and will likely be in the August runoff unless court action drops his name. Ferguson or Davidson remain potential opponents.
Mr and Mrs Henry Zipp of Hallettsville and Mr and Mrs Ernest Zappe with daughter Aline Estelle returned Sunday from a short outing at Port O Connor, completing a brief family trip.
The Wo-He-Lo group staged a play by the Junior Camp Fire Girls last night. A more extended notice will be provided next week.
Local contests list I E Clark 2252 for state senate and C H Thompson 2748 for legislature, with county judge J A Sommerlatte 24169 and C L Stavinoha 2992, sheriff Levy Greers 3663 and Wiley Bishop 17380, tax collector H J Schornack 3557 and John World 1876. Commissioners Matula Ponton butchek renominated. Dock Burkett elected commissioner Precincts 3 and 7 by a small majority. Also a want ad seeks a girl for general housework at Gazette office.
The partnership dating from February 27 1924 between Ed M Steves and Charles R Longorio is dissolved. Steves takes over Shiner Transfer Company entirely while Longorio becomes local agent for Texas Company products. Services to the public continue as before.
Herbert Rank departs today to join Citi zen's Military Training Camp at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, entering a structured military program.
Victor Schuz has been appointed to the medical department at State University in Galveston. Among 90 applicants, 40 were accepted, and Schuz is among the fortunate chosen few.
Shiner's West bat presided by Ed Herder with aides A Baca Tom Marcak Emil Morgenroth Eddie Miller Joe Hughs and E F Busch. Votes polled 406.
City Hall presided by J J Macha with Theo Rogge T J Ponton John Elsik Jr A J Bednar Avg Mladenka and John Henkhaus. Votes polled 370 at Shiner box and 776 overall, 67 more than ever in Shiner. Dreyer precinct elected Emil Baresh Justice of the Peace C P Goodwin constable and Jones commissioner. Moulton polled 546 votes Henry Krueger defeated H F Mueller for constable Gus Russek defeated Dr I E Clark for State Senator.
It was impossible to complete setting election returns this week as our special report from Hallettsville arrived only by 3 PM Tuesday. As we go to press Wednesday morning, part of the count remains for next week, risking a one day delay.
Surgical patients at the Dr. Wagner Hospital since last report include John Kloesel Louis Wendel Mesdames Chas Albert Agnes Jurica W P Collins of Cass County The sons of Louis Boehm and A Rebacek of Moulton also Mary Reaznovsky.
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