Aid Society Meeting and June Picnic Plan
The Aid Society of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. Wendtland Jr's home last Wednesday. The program included roll call, Bible verse, prayer, scripture reading, business session, lesson on Micah and Nahum, and benediction. Refreshments were served and all enjoyed the afternoon. A joint Aid and Sunday School picnic is scheduled for June 24 at Sulphur Park Swimming Pool.
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Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Wm Wendtland Jr
W. E. Kingen
Peck Welhausen
Micah
Nahum
E. C. Wolters
Aid
Sulphur Park Swimming Pool
Smith Motor Co used car sales offer home demo in Gonzales Texas
The Smith Motor Co of Gonzales Texas invites buyers unable to visit their large street lot and showroom to request a salesman to come to their location for a vehicle demonstration. This flexible service emphasizes convenience for customers seeking used cars in Gonzales.
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Smith Motor Co
Gonzales
Texas
Recital by Ella Stratman pupils delights Giddings crowd
The expression pupils of Miss Ella Stratman performed Friday night in the school auditorium. The varied program included many characters and acts, reflecting the teacher’s careful training and the pupils’ aptitude. Miss Stratman leaves this week to study over the summer, leaving behind many friends formed during her two years in Giddings.
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Ella Stratman
Sale of 20 Chevrolet Cars Offered by Smith Motor Co
Smith Motor Co of Gonzales Texas reports sale of about twenty new Chevrolets to a firm with many trade-in used cars. The lot features diverse makes and models priced below actual worth. Terms. Victor Treptow and family are on vacation in Beeville.
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Chevrolet
Smith Motor Co
Gonzales
Texas
Surprise 76th Birthday For Mrs Petronala Michna
A surprise birthday party was held at the home of her daughter Mrs J R Mikes for Mrs Petronala Michna on Thursday afternoon of last week in celebration of her 76th birthday. Family and friends attended including Mmes John Degenhardt B J Novak R Veit John Valis Jacob Patek John F Kasper W J Janecek John Wagner Sr L Blinka and H Thiele of Cistern.
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Petronala Michna
J. R. Mikes
Mrs. Michna
Mmes John Degenhardt
B. J. Novak
R. Veit
John Valis
Jacob Patek
John F. Ka
Maurine Koether Celebrates 7th Birthday With Lawn Party
Maurine Koether marked her seventh birthday Tuesday afternoon with a lawn party for about 40 children. Tables served outdoors with iced punch cookies and cake. Outdoor games provided amusement and guests wished Maurine many happy returns.
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Maurine Koether
Maurine
Taft Woman Hosts Bunco Party Honoring Sister
Mrs Edwin Pohler entertained a small group of younger girls at home on Wednesday afternoon to honor her sister Miss Sara Ellison of Taft. Bunco was the diversion. Miss Sara Ellison received a guest prize and Miss Marie Ward had the high score. Delights refreshments were served. Miss Estelle Byer of Skidmore attended as an out of town guest.
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Sara Ellison
Taft
Edwin Pohler
Bunco
Sara
Marie Ward
Estelle Byer
Skidmore
Joyce Jean Canon Celebrates 7th Birthday at Home
Joyce Jean Canon hosted about eight young friends Saturday afternoon for a seventh birthday party. Snacks included sandwiches cookies and ice cold red soda water. The guests wished Joyce Jean a pleasant visit to Houston and many happy return birthdays in Shiner.
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Joyce Jean Canon
Joyce Jean
Houston
Overalls Sale at Meyer Hoff’s in Hallettsville
Chas Coldewey, son of Mr and Mrs H G Coldewey, while studying animal life, surprised by a belled buzzard last week. He hoped to capture it but did not succeed. Also notes men’s heavy express stripe or denim high back overalls at 65 cents a pair at Meyer Hoff’s Hallettsville.
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Meyerhoff’s
Hallettsville
Chas. Coldewey
H. G. Coldewey
Charles
What is a Mortgage A Sponge Sucking Money Warns Widow
An insurance man B J Novak cautions readers about mortgages, calling it a money-sucking device. He urges immediate insurance to protect homes, claiming deaths may force widows to move out unless the mortgage is addressed by his plan.
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B. J. Novak
Bridge Club Hosts Four-Table Tournament At Home
Mrs. L. L. Maker entertained the Tuesday Bridge Club with four tables of players. Out of town guest Mrs. Herman Seeliger of Lockhart attended. Prizes went to Mrs. A. A Schramm for the club, Mrs. L. E. Denmark for guest, and Mrs. Benno Holback received consolation. The setting featured cut flowers and a delightful salad course with iced tea and cake.
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L. L. Maker
Herman Seeliger
Lockhart
A. A Schramm
L. E. Denmark
Benno Holback
1930 Chevrolet Truck with Fisher Cab for Sale
All new rubber and a quiet running motor. Features a combination hardwood grain body. Mr and Mrs A E Tampke arrived from Huntsville last weekend. They plan to complete the Huntsville Normal term at Charlottenburg School and return for the summer term.
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Chevrolet
Fisher
A. E. Tampke
Huntsville
Charlottenburg School
Huntsville Normal
Boys' blue denim overalls on sale at Meyerhoff's
A 50 cent pair of boys high back denim overalls for ages 4 to 16 advertised at Meyerhoff's Hallettsville. Mrs. D C Scheffler of Nordheim has been moved from the local hospital to her parents' home, Mr and Mrs J B Monroe.
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Meyerhoff’s
Hallettsville
D. C. Scheffler
Nordheim
J. B. Monroe
Miss Vivian Gooden Visits Harper Sister
Miss Vivian Gooden of Harper is visiting her sister Mrs. Edward Berkenhoff.
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Vivian Gooden of
Harper
Mrs
Edward Berkenhoff
Notable visitors visit J B Monroe home
Mrs Herman Seeliger and family Mrs Dean Vogel and family Mr and Mrs Boyce Ellison of Lockhart and Dr D C Scheffler have been guests in the J B Monroe home.
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Herman Seeliger
Dean Vogel
Boyce Ellison
Lockhart
D. C. Scheffler
J. B
Eschenburg Family Heads to Fort Worth Visit
Mr and Mrs G W Eschenburg and daughters Miss Gussie Mae and Mrs E J Henkhaus of Houston depart Tuesday to visit Fort Worth relatives.
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G. W. Eschenburg
Gussie Mae
E. J. Henkhaus
Houston
Fort Worth
Shiner High School Honor Roll Sixth Quarter May 1931
Shiner High School lists honor roll recipients for the sixth quarter in May 1931. Students are named by grade, including Joyce Canon Del phine Draeger Annie Marie Muras Irene Philip and more across grades 1 to 11. The roster reflects student achievement across all grades.
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Shiner High School
Highest Averages For The Year
Grade 1 pupils led by Carolyn Valenta Annie Marie Muras and Irene Philip. Grade 2 top scores went to Frances Broz Mildred Leslie and Maurine Koether. Grade 3 honors went to Virginia Vogelsang Ruby Fisseler and Erwin Liebhafsky. Grade 4 highest averages Alberta Hernandez Edith Wolters and Dorothy Muras. Grade 5 top students Maxine McElroy Aline Wolters and Angeline Krause. Grade 6 leaders Herbert Liebhafsky Charles Schneider and Marie Ward. Grade 7 top three Dorothy Gene Blohm Idella Othold and Geneva Seims. Grade 8 honorees Weldon Schramm Ralph Dreyer and Hanna Pfenniger. Grade 9 leaders Irene Kasper Erna Kram and Hilda Lucke. Grade 10 top trio Marie Mikeska Benita Meyer and Lorene Kuck. Grade 11 best scores Elizabeth Pfenninger and Arthur Ward.
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Joyce Canon
Delphine Draeger
Annie Marie Muras
Irene Philip
Carolyn Valenta
Emil Benarden
Chas
Ross Longoria
Edwin Hass
Mildred Leslie
Mildred Tenberg
Perry Bohman
Veronica Baca
Frances Berkenhoff
Maurine Koether
Doris Cook
Wilie McNatt
Erwin Liebhafsky
Gertrude Pfenninger
Virginia Vogelsang
Arthur Bender
Gilbert Kasper
Ruby Fissler
Ralph Dreyer
Hanna Pfenninger
Evelyn Kroulik
Leona Manchen
Harold Drawe
Irma Reichardt
Aline Zappe
Hilda Swuedecke
Erma Kram
Julius Hollmann
Lorene Kuck
Marie Mikeska
James Buske
Benita Heinsohn
Benita Meyer
Elizabeth Pfenninger
Arthur Ward
Frances Broz
Ruby Fisseler
Alberta Hernandez
Edith Wolters
Dorothy Muras
Maxine McElroy
Aline Wolters
Angeline Krause
Herbert Liebhafsky
Charles Schneider
Marie Ward
Dorothy Gene Blohm
Idella Othold
Geneva Seims
Weldon Schramm
Irene Kasper
Erna Kram
Hilda Lucke
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Aid Society
Victor Treptow
Beeville
B. J
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