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Newspaper

Shiner Gazette

Location

Shiner, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1939

Page

4

Bride Louise Chrastecky Honored At Local Bridal Show

Mrs Bee Bednar and Mrs Henry Frers attended a bridal show honoring Louise Chrastecky a bride elect. Guests included Miss Geneva Seim and Miss Mary Valis who oversaw the guest book. A chair inscribed Max and Louise on June 10 appeared at the event with gifts presented and a lunch served.

Henry Schuerschwitz Bee Bednar Louise Chrastecky Max and Louise C Huber Maurine Koether Henry Frers Geneva Seim Mary Valis

Visitors Honor Mrs. Canon Guests At Bridge Night

Mrs. Eula Schultz and Mrs. E. J. Kempe entertained seven bridge tables Monday night honoring Mrs. M. S. Canon of New York City and Mrs. R. H. Canon of Parcale P I. The Kempe home used daisies and giant marigolds in a gold and white scheme. After five games of contract, Mrs. A A Darilek won high score, Miss Mae Rogge won high cut prize, Mrs. Rudy Valenta won traveling prize, and Mrs. Alvina Wolterslow. The honorees received gifts and a tempting tray lunch was served.

Eula Schultz E. J. Kempe M. S. Canon New York City R. H. Canon Parcale P. I Kempe A. A. Darilek Mae Rogge Rudy Valenta Alvina Wolterslow

H. E. Girls Meet At School To Plan Projects

Home Economic girls gathered May 24 at the school with Miss Staples to plan summer projects and elect officers. Ethel Baros was named president, Caroline Valenta vice president, Margaret Slanina secretary, Earline Kroulik reporter. Ice cream followed in the Home Economics room.

Miss Staples Ethel Baros Caroline Valenta Margaret Slanina Earline Kroulik Mene

Mrs Louis Huebner Complimen Buffet Luncheon

The William Zappe home hosted a Mexican themed bridge luncheon for Mrs Louis Huebner and her family recently arrived from the Panama Canal Zone. Guests included Miss Nina Whittington of Yoakum and Mrs Roscoe Canon of the Philippine Islands.

William Zappe Beatrice Zappe Louis Huebner Huebner Panama Canal Zone F. M. Wagner J. J. Schultz E. A. Busch Fiesta Aline Zappe Nina Whittington Yoakum M.S. Canon Long Island New York Roscoe Canon Philippine Islands

Saturday Contract Club at Mrs Berckenhoff home

The Saturday Contract bridge club met at Mrs Edward Berckenhoff’s home with floral decor. Out of town guests included Mrs M S Canon of Long Island and Mrs Roscoe Canon of the Philippine Islands. A salad course and ice tea were served. Mrs Gus Wolters won high score. The next hostess will be Mrs W G Stindt on Friday afternoon June 9.

Edward Berckenhoff M. S. Canon Long Island New York Roscoe Canon Philippine Islands Gus Wolters W. G. Stindt

Sweet Home Sunday offers bargain pork sausage feast

A local promotion at Shiner Drug Co promises a country style feed with fresh pork sausage, barbecue chicken, cow boy stew and trimmings for 30 cents on Sunday June 4. Eight ice cream flavors and frozen malts accompany the event, hosted by the Jews Chamber of Commerce and Farmer's League.

Sweet Home Jews Chamber of Commerce Farmer’s League

Cuero Blanks Midway 6-0 in pitching duel

Cuero ace Silvesta scattered six Midway hits as Cuero won 6-0. Midway’s Kasparek allowed five runs in five innings while J. Garcia pitched a no hitter with one run allowed. Key moments included Silvesta and Dunn delivering three base hits and double plays by Cuero’s infield. Batteries Kasparek J Garcia A Baros Silvesta West.

Midway Pirates Cuero Silvesta Kasparek Midway J. Garcia Cuero Boys Dunn A. Baros West

Midway Club Meets and Plans June Cheese Demo

The Midway Club met Friday afternoon May 27 at Mrs John Baros home with seven members present. Minutes approved. New and old business handled. An agent demonstrated popcorn cheese and dried fruits. Next meeting June 13 at Mrs John Hurta with a cheese making demo. Tufted bed spread prize awarded to Mrs Lorene Schierswitz of Shiner. Lunch enjoyed.

John Baros John Hurta Lorene Schierswitz Shiner

Ice Cream Social Set On Lutheran Church Lawn

Meet your friends on the Lutheran Church lawn for an ice cream social on June 2. Mr and Mrs R H Wilson spent Sunday with Mr Wilsons parents in Yoakum.

R. H. Wilson Mr. Wilson Yoakum

Health hints urge proper sanitation of perishable foods

Austin Texas May 20 Dr Geo W Cox State Health Officer warns that warm weather accelerates bacterial growth in perishable foods and raises risks of summer diarrhea and ptomaine poisoning. He urges refrigeration thorough cooking cleanliness among handlers and careful preparation of pastries and other perishables to prevent illness.

Austin Texas Geo. W. Cox

Gems of Thought on Speech and Self Control

Quotes stress that speech reflects inner character. Publilius Syrus, John Wanamaker, and Mabel P Haskell urge mindful, courteous talk. The voice shapes self mastery and social rank, warning against careless words.

Mabel P. Haskell

St Elizabeth Society Elects Officers After May Meeting

The St Elizabeth Society held its regular Sunday meeting at the Parish Hall on May 28. Officers elected were President Mrs John F Kasper, 1st Vice President Mrs Aug Wenske, Secretary Mrs Ford Guettner, Treasurer Mrs E J Pohler. Mrs Louis Wendel was elected to membership. Mr and Mrs Minnie Seidenberger Sr were awarded medals for each having three sons in St Josephs Lodge.

St. Elizabeth Society John F. Kasper Aug. Wenske Ford Guettner E. J. Pohler Louis Wendel Minnie Frank Seidenberger Sr St. Joseph’s Lodge

Texas Lutheran Graduates Class of Forty-Five

President W. W. Jackson of San Antonio University will deliver the Commencement Address to the graduating class of Texas Lutheran College on Thursday morning June 1 at 10 oclock. Forty four graduates will receive diplomas in the junior college division. Among the prospective graduates are Maxine McElroy of Shiner and Wesley Knape of Moulton.

W. W. Jackson San Antonio University Texas Lutheranollege Maxine McElroy Shiner Wesley Knape Moulton

Agenda Meeting Hosts Earline Berckenhoff and Guest

Miss Earline Berckenhoff entertained members of Agen da and Mrs James Buske as a guest last Tuesday evening. A chicken dinner was served and the home decorated with roses. Mrs Max L Wolters won high score.

Earline Berckenhoff Agenda James Buske Max L. Wolters

Thursday Bridge Club Hosts Ace of Clubs Gathering

Mrs Alfred Brosch entertained the Ace of Clubs with a luncheon of cake salad and iced tea. Guests included Mrs Louis Huebner of the Panama Canal Zone and Miss Beatrice Zappe. After scoring Mrs O J Heinsohn won high and Mrs Gus Wolters cut high. Next hostess will be Mrs E Busch on Wednesday June 7.

Alfred Brosch Louis Huebner Panama Canal Zone Beatrice Zappe O. J. Heinsohn Gus Wolters E. Busch

Fly Extermination Measures Plea in Consumer Note

A consumer plea argues for thorough fly control when no flies are present, urging adequate screens and the full range of insect extermination methods to be maintained as a precautionary standard.

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