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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1931
Page
1
At the State Municipal Utilities League session in Seymour Mayor E Runk of Shiner was unanimously elected first vice president. Runk could not attend, and the election came as a surprise. The 1932 meeting will be hosted by Shiner, Yoakum, and Hallettsville in a proposed Tri City arrangement.
Citizens of Yoakum laud every feature of the fourth Tom-Tom celebration praising plans and attractions of previous years. Governor Sterling and Miss Norma Sterling add a regal touch to the Royal Court as Yoakum welcomes about 20,000 visitors. The note ends with an ad for Meyerhoff's lace to the toe tents at Hallettsville.
The Domestic Trade Department of the Houston Chamber of Commerce salutes the City of Shiner Wednesday night June 10 from 9 30 to 10 30 over KTR 4 Rice Hotel Station. O S Meyer is to deliver a ten minute talk on Shiner. Tune in next week at 9 30.
Shiner turned out en masse to attend Yoakum's Tom-Tom with all businesses closing from 10 A M to 2 P M. The Chamber of Commerce float drew praise from Kaspar Pohler and helpers. Miss Selma Rogge and escort featured a Canary and gold theme with a neat boat outline. The American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps thrilled locals. Mayor Runk sent a congratulatory note. Texaco Station advertised its service. Mrs Max Wolters underwent a serious eye operation in San Antonio and is reported improving with Mr Wolters at her side.
The Shiner tomato crop largely marketed while Mr. Kingen notes several late fields just starting to come in and quality is high. At writing time the market has advanced 1.5 cents and is now back to 1.5 cents.
Regular PTA meeting is scheduled for Thursday afternoon June 11 at 3 30 PM in the City Auditorium. Attendees include Oscar Huebner and family Edwin Huebner and Miss Josephine Philips of Houston Mrs Frances Wilson and son of Galveston visiting the Huebner home. Eunice Garbade of Florida visiting relatives. Ernestine Mergenthaler returns from San Marcos duties. A letter from B M Mayer of Austin encloses postage for the Midina orchestra broadcast date.
H. H. Striebeck and wife returned Saturday from Waco. W. E. Kingen plans to leave in a few days for College Station to attend A. M. College summer school.
Mr and Mrs Jeff L Mikulik arrived Saturday from San Antonio and will be at home in Shiner for the summer Louise having finished her faculty duties in San Antonio schools Jeff will making this summer headquarters for the family.
For sale a 1930 Ford Cabriolet with under 5000 miles. Everything first class and offered at a very low figure. Terms available. Smith Motor Co of Gonzales Texas.
The Lutheran Ladies Aid will host an ice cream social on the church lawn Thursday night June 11. Everyone is invited to attend.
Mr. Vance Percy has taken charge of the Texaco Service Station two weeks ago. He is pleased with the business so far and aims to grow by advertising and personal solicitation, hoping to attract a share of town customers while not seeking all business.
Mrs Ed Prasatik and Miss Octavia of Chapel Hill are guests in the home of Mr and Mrs W Paul, joining local hospitality as they tour the area.
Shiner Baptist Church schedules preaching services next Sunday the first of the month at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school starts at 10:00 a.m. Pastor H. G. Fraser will lead.
Bargain herbicides and sprays listed for gardeners include Blackleaf 40 at $1.25 for a half pound and Lead Arsenate Bor deaux Mixture at 20 cents a pound in 4 pound packages, offered by Shiner Drug Co for tomato crops.
The 0. E. S. meeting will be held Tuesday night June 9 at 8 o clock. It is the annual installation of officers and all members, especially new officers, are urged to attend so the installation can be completed. Mrs Ernst Hajek W M presiding.
Miss Sara Ellison of Taft returned home Monday, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Edwin Pohler.
The Shiner Chamber of Commerce holds its regular monthly meeting tonight with all members urged to attend. O W Emken and wife depart for a three month vacation in San Antonio as The Gazette documents their trips. Chas Kasper returns home for the summer after teaching, while Alice Pohler keeps The Gazette along to Alpine for summer. A 1929 Chevrolet Sedan with blue black finish is offered as a bargain in Gonzales Texas with terms.
The farmers cart lots of cattle sheep and hogs will be shipped on the second Monday in June the 9th. Anyone with items to ship should notify Leo Hubner or Frank Tassler Jr six days before shipping. Astf Ella Lillian Stratman leaves Monday for Texas Christian University Fort Worth to enter the regular summer term and an advanced expression course. Mrs Richard Liebscher after hospital discharge spent a week with her sister and planned home in Giddings. Vera Kasper leaves Tuesday for Alpine to enter Sul Ross Teacher College for the summer. Mrs Edwin Pohler and Miss Alice Pohler visited Taft recently. Mr and Mrs E J Merrem and Miss Mabel Merrem left Sunday for Marlin Hot Wells.
Rev. Father L. P. Netardus, Joseph Muras and family hosted a Sunday picnic in Welhausen pasture with guests Ig. Cernosek and family of Schulenburg, Prof. Anton Navratil and Baylor University in Waco, Mrs. Willie Rainosek, Chas. Sismilich and kin, Grandma Sismilich of San Antonio, Grandma Palitza, Miss Mary Antrich of Shiner, Rudy Zacharias of Port Lavaca, Jim Winklarek and family, Miss Della Trojeak, Edmund Kremeling of Dilworth, Louis Mikulenko and family of Hallettsville, sisters Anton Navratil and Willie Ramosek, with Miss Angelina Drozd assisting as hostess.
Miss Beatricie Zappe is attending a house party at the Wiese ranch in Kvoli as a guest of Miss Eloise Wiese.
For sale a 1929 Ford truck with dual wheels, cab and combination body. Complete with terms available. Ideal for farm work and hauling needs.
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