Successful Canning Demonstration by County Agent
The ladies of Shiner and vicinity responded well to a canning demonstration by Miss Sadie Hatfield of A M College held at the new City Hall Monday from 2 to 6. County Agent Parks assisted. attendees learned about canning roast beef beans and chili and praised the results, with plans for another visit.
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Shiner
Sadie Hatfield
A. & M. College
New City Hall
Parks
Miss Hatfield
Striebeck
Mr. Parks
Economy tricks and thrift hits the press room
A Yorktown News item cites a man boasting about frugality to save money. He claims to cut and source savings from his worn shoes and pants, illustrating that excessive economy can backfire. The remark ends with a moral about economy and excess.
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Yorktown News
Red Cross Aids Local Distress in Lavaca County
Mrs. Eli Wolters Lavaca County Red Cross chair reports Shiner delivered clothing furniture a wagon and household supplies to the Vesely family last week The Moulton Red Cross donated a sewing machine Hallettsville Red Cross sent 15 in cash to assist in fitting up the home
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Eli Wolters
Lavaca County
The
Red Cross
Shiner
Jake Vesely
Moulton Red Cross
Hallettaville Red Cross
Near Fatal Car Crash Injures Bettie Siegel and Willie Werner
Friday night about 9 o clock a Ford roadster carrying Miss Bettie Siegel and Willie Werner collided at the Louis Wagner corner after failing to stop at a signal. Bettie Siegel suffered a broken collar bone while Willie Werner had a broken rib. Florence and Louis Siegel escaped injury. The other vehicle from Yoakum driven by Eugene Dickinson of Yoakum came from Moulton and also escaped with no injuries. All parties were unharmed apart from the two passengers, and the crash caused a narrow escape for everyone involved.
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Bettie Siegel
Willie Werner
Florence
Louis Siegel
Miss Mary
Louis Wagner
Moulton
Yoakum
Eugene Dickinson
Card of Thanks From Shiner Red Cross Relief Effort
The storm relief committee of the Shiner Branch of the American Red Cross expresses thanks to all who contributed to the stricken family of Mr. J. Vesely. Mrs. Elo Wolters, Sect. Miss Edna Reischel left Monday to visit her parents at Moulton before summer school at San Marcos. Miss Reischel’s friends anticipate her return in September. Miss Emily Bozka left Monday for Moulton to spend a few vacation days.
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Shiner Branch
The
American Red Cross
J. Vesely
Elo Wolters
Edna Reischel
Moulton
San Marcos
Schel
Emily Bozka
Mail Order Trucks Threaten Small Towns Across Texas
A Rockdale Reporter analysis warns that mail order lumber firms adding ten trucks will push delivery to every Texas town, eroding small town businesses and tax bases. The piece argues highways, railroads, and local shops may collapse, leaving banks, churches, and newspapers at risk as rural communities fade.
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John A. Cook
Rockdale
Texas
Ricky Ree Shop Specials Read In Store
Come in and see our specials at Ricky Ree Shop. In store offers and discounts highlighted for shoppers today and ongoing through the week.
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Ricky Ree
Gray son Willis to graduate then study leave in Dallas
Mrs J D Gray departs for Dallas to attend her son Willis Gray’s medical college exercises and graduation. They will return to Yoakum after the exercises, Willis will spend June with his mother, then go back to Dallas for final medical board examination.
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J. D. Gray
Dallas
Medical College
Willis Gray
Yoakum
Willis
Medical Board
Yoakum Times
Novak to Spend Weekend in Temple After State Qualification
B J Novak heads to Temple for a weekend as he has qualified as a state representative at the annual meeting of the Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company.
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B. J. Novak
Temple
Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company
Miss Elsie Niemeyer Visits in Uvalde Home
Miss Elsie Niemeyer of Uvalde spent last week visiting at the Louis Bannert home, sharing time with the family and taking in local hospitality during her stay.
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Elsie Nieméyer
Uvalde
Louis Bannert
Baptist Church Services This Sunday
Baptist church announces preaching at 11 a m and 7 45 p m with Sunday School at 10 a m A cordial invitation extended H G Fraser pastor.
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H. G. Fraser
Immanuel Lutheran to Conduct German Service Next Sunday
Immanuel Lutheran Church will hold a German language divine service next Sunday June 5 at 3 p.m. An invitation is extended to all to attend. Reverend A Bohot leads the service.
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A. Bohot
Shiner Chamber of Commerce Schedules Regular Session
The Shiner Chamber of Commerce holds its regular monthly meeting tonight June 2. President Waldrep urges a strong attendance from members and supporters.
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Chamber of Commerce Tonight
Shiner Chamber of Commerce
Pres. Waldrep
Sister Augustine’s Colorado Rest Break Begun
Sister Augustine, Supt. of St. Ludmila’s Academy, left Monday for Colorado Springs to spend a month in well earned rest after 16 years of arduous duties. She ordered the Gazette to accompany her so she may stay in touch with the community.
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Augustine
Colorado Springs
the Gazette
St. Ludmila’s Academy
Jack Oakie Leads Jazz Band in Dancers in the Dark at Palace
Jack Oakie stars as the band leader in Dancers in the Dark at the Palace, with shows on Sunday and Monday. The comedy musical features Oakie’s ensemble delivering lively performances and comic routines in a weekend engagement.
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Jack Oakie
the Palace
Mrs. Earl Fry Returns From Gonzales and Boling Visit
Mrs. Earl Fry is home after visiting Gonzales and Boling.
Leichester Family Heads to San Antonio to Visit Relatives
Mrs. T. M. Leichester and her sons departed Monday morning for San Antonio to visit relatives.
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T. M. Leichester and Sons
San Antnno
Konvicka Files Candidacy for Lavaca Tax Assessor
The Lavaca Gazette announces J. G. Konvicka as a candidate for Tax Assessor of Lavaca County in the Democratic Primary this July. Born in Moravia thirty seven years ago, he has long county ties and 12 years of rural teaching, plus experience as a lumber company bookkeeper and deputy tax collector.
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J. G. Konvicka
Lavaca County
Konvicka
Moravia
Board of
Henry J Schornack Runs For Lavaca Tax Collector
The Gazette notes Henry J Schornack seeks the Democratic primary nomination for Lavaca County Tax Collector. He previously held the office from 1921 to 1926 and has since served as assistant cashier at Peoples State Bank of Hallettsville. He was born and raised in the county and urges voter support.
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Henry J. Schornack
Lavaca
Schornack
Peoples State Bank of
Hallettsville
Schorack
Stasny Seeks County Commissioner Seat in La Vaca
F J Stasny of Yoakum runs for county commissioner for precincts 3 and 7 in La Vaca County. He aims to improve roads and cut costs, aligning with the Taxpayers League on tax and expenditure reduction. He would not seek the office unless he can deliver better roads and lower taxes.
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F. J. Stasny
Yoakum
Lavaca
Taxpayers League
Who's Who in Babyland Brooks Samuel Palmer Born May 21 1932
A Waco booklet announces the birth of Brooks Samuel Palmer on May 21 1932 to Sims P. and Ione Brooks. Grandparents Mr and Mrs H H Striebeck of Shiner and uncle Lewis celebrate the new arrival, a fishing companion within the family.
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Waco
Brooks
Samuel Palmer
Sims P
Ione
Eastern Star School of Instruction at Gonzales Saturday
Mmes. C C Amsler, Wm. Wendtland Jr., Edgar Wolters and Rudie Valenta attended the Eastern Star School of Instruction at Gonzales Saturday afternoon.
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Mmes
C. C. Amsler
Wm. Wendtland Jr
Edgar Wolters
Rudie Valenta
Eastern Star School of Instruction
Gonzales
Shiner Business Men’s Club votes on Herder truck permit
At the Thursday last meeting at the Royal Cafe the Shiner Business Men’s Club discussed routine business and a letter from Herder truck line of Weimar seeking a permit to operate a common carrier motor truck service through Shiner. It was moved and carried that the club does not favor granting the permit at this time. The secretary was instructed to notify all concerned. The meeting adjourned at 1 o’clock to reconvene on Thursday June 9.
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Royal Cafe
Herder Truck Line
Weimar
Shiner
Shiner Business Men’s Club
Sect
Amsler Elected Alderman In City Special Election
A total of 175 votes were cast in the special city election Tuesday for alderman. C C Amsler received 102 votes and Louis Wagener 73. F R Mergenthaler acted as election judge, assisted by Aug Weber and Oscar Licdey.
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C.C. Amsler
Louis Wagener
F.R. Mergenthaler
Aug. Weber
Oscar Licdey
St Ludmila's Academy Opens Summer School
St Ludmila's Academy begins its Summer School on Monday June 6 under Mrs F A Gerling of Austin. The program recalls the 1923 Lavaca County Summer Normal held at the academy. Enrolled: Sisters Bohumila Ignatius Ann Bernadette Casimir Teresa Gertrude Angela Veronica Regina and others plus Misses Teresa Marek Georgie Orsak Philomine Rozycki and Hettie Hovadik.
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St Ludmila’s Academy
F. A. Gerling
Austin
Gerling
Lavaca County
Bohumila
Ignatius
Ann
Bernadette
Casinir
Teresa
Gertrude
Angela
Veronica
Regina
Andrew
John
James
Paul
Catherine
Dorothy
William
Sidonia
Charles
Teresa Marek
Georgie Orsak
Philomine Rozycki
Hettie Hovadik
Dr. Leon Cline to Visit Shiner for Eye Exams
Readers are urged to see Dr. Leon Cline of San Antonio when he visits Shiner on June 11 to provide eye examinations. His prior visit earned him many friends among locals and this stop offers residents a chance to address their eye troubles at home.
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Leon Cline
San Antonio
Shiner
Shinerites
Cline
Michna couple to vacation in Ballinger and San Angelo
Mr and Mrs F F Michna plan a vacation in Ballinger and San Angelo section.
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F. F. Michna
Ballinger
San Angelo
Charlottenburg Political Rally Big Local Gathering
Charlottenburg school hosts a Sunday June 5 rally at 1 p m with county state and national candidates including Representative J J Olsen and Judge Stanley Kulawik. The event features games music eats a dance by Rudy Kurtz orchestra and invitations for others to participate.
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Charlottenburg School
J.J. Olsen
Stanley Kulawik
Rudy Kurtz
Whoopee Gang
A. E. Tampke
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Batiste
Wolters Brothers Co
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Colorado
Stasny
Babyland
Amsler
Aldeman
St Ludmila ’S Academy
Charlottenburg
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