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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
8
An ad from Shin er Florist touts fresh California flowers available day or night and a full line of marines in varied colors and prices plus basket selections of all sizes and prices. The piece follows a flurry of local notices including visits, travel, hospital stays, and social updates across Shin er and nearby towns.
Mrs Joe Kasper chaired a spring afternoon for the Catholic Ladies Aid. The living and dining rooms featured spring flowers and prizes were awarded to Mesdames Minnie Seidenberger, Gus Seim, Emil Hajek, E G Buske, Felix Meybner, L Matula, B J Novak, A L Valek and Miss Gertrude Stoeltje. Mrs Polach won the guest prize. A delicious lunch was served with help from Mrs Rudy Billimeck, Mrs O J Heinsohn, and Miss Bernita Heinsohn. The silver offering totaled $7.00.
Mrs A A Darilek added a delightful date to last week's social calendar as hostess for the Tuesday Bridge Club. The living room held three tables with spring blossoms and a tray lunch followed. High score went to Mrs Rudie Valenta and high cut to Mrs Alfred Brosch. Welcome extended to Mrs Max L Wolters. Next gathering on June 10 with Mrs Leon Maker as hostess.
The Midway Pirates beat Hallettsville 4 to 1 in a seven inning game Sunday. Doc Kasparek pitched well for Midway, allowing 5 hits and 1 unearned run. J Brier started for Hallettsville and took the loss after four innings. Christen closed with one hit allowed and no runs. M Baros V Baros and Strong each had two hits to lead Midway’s offense.
Seped Queen Electric Wash bowl shaped tub visit lists Mrs F M Wagner Frances Elaine Robert ai Dennis Mrs J F Kasper and Miss Stella mor as San Antonio visitors. James Tenberg son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Tenberg with the C C C in Prescott Arizona surprised his home folks and came down for a visit. James says he likes the country and his work with Nigga berger Raymond Day Reichardt and yetthold ana Sunday in Corpus Chris.
Miss Marthalyn Valenta entertained the Young People with an eight o'clock breakfast at her home on Wednesday morning. Waffles scrambled eggs bacon hot coffee and orange juice were served by Mrs. Rudy Valenta with assistance from Mrs. Arthur Kasper the Young People's sponsor. After a very enjoyable time all attendees attended the revival meeting at the Methodist church.
Attendees at the Cuero business meeting and lunch include Rev. McDaniel, Mrs. Cecile Plageman, Mrs. Arthur Kaspar and Donald, Mrs. Bartak, Marthalyn Valenta, Marian Bartak, Iris Tin Baca, and Pearl Hazel Willman, per the report.
Thursday June 5 features a Czech talking picture Podjednou Strechou with 8 PM showtime. Admission is 10 and 20 cents. Saturday and Sunday matinees start at 3 PM with admissions of 10 and 15 cents.
Cordwood and sawed wood available for delivery. Ed Mraz offers wood for sale and can be contacted at phone number 921-3 for orders and arrangements.
Drug Co sells a jar of Black Hawk Ointment for 0 and 85c to treat eczema, tetter, and ringworm. Holchak's Beauty Shop offers hairsets and permanent waves by calling 197. Mr and Mrs Otto Turek and daughter and Mrs A B Turek spent the weekend in San Antonio.
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