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Newspaper

Shiner Gazette

Location

Shiner, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1928

Page

4

Social visits and bridge events noted in East Bernard area

Sunday guests spread across East Bernard and nearby towns with the Brosch Strauss Muecke Huebner and Muecke families visiting. A Bridge Party honored June bride elect Miss Jane May Striebeck hosted by Mrs. Wm D. Green, with a follow up notice planned. Girls Bridge Club gatherings at Mrs. H A Zappe and previous meetings with Miss Gertrude Kaspar and next with Miss Helen Rogge.

Alfred Brosch W. C. Strauss East Bernard Jane May Striebeck Wm D. Green H. A. Zappe Annie Louise Plageman Girls Bridge Club Gertrude Kaspar Helen Rogge

Zappes and Beatrice Attend Texas Dental College Events

Mr and Mrs Wm Zappe and Miss Beatrice attended the commencement exercises banquet and annual ball of the Texas Dental College last week.

Wm Zappe Beatrice Texas Dental College

College chums sail to Hanover on Magnolia Oil ship

Carl Schaefer, who earns his degree at A and M next week, will depart by ship for Hanover, Germany, for several weeks. A fellow college friend accompanies him on a Magnolia Oil vessel. The trip is described as a fortunate and fine opportunity.

Carl Schaefer Hanover Germany Schulenburg

Lavaca County Democratic Primary Candidate Announcements 1928

A list of candidates seeking county offices in Lavaca County for the Democratic Primaries on July 28, 1928. Names appear for County Judge, County Clerk, Sheriff, Tax Assessor, Commissioners Precincts 3 and 7, Public Weigher, County Superintendent, Tax Collector, and other local offices with re election status where indicated.

Lavaca County

Shiner Adopts Gas Piping Ordinance Regulating Piping

The city of Shiner Texas passes an ordinance making it illegal to pipe gas into house piping without Gas Inspector consent. It bans noncompliance with city piping rules and sets penalties from five to one hundred dollars. The measure, approved May 1 1928, names E Runk as mayor and J M Canon as city secretary.

City of Shiner City of Shiner A. D E. Runk

Fritz Ehlers Sr Dies After Lingering Illness at 77

Fritz Ehlers Sr a longtime Yorktown resident died Thursday May 24 at 9 30 p m after a lingering illness at his Fourth street home He was 77 years 6 months and 16 days Surviving are his widow three sons two daughters one brother and thirteen grandchildren The family observed a golden wedding five weeks before his passing and he was noted as a devoted husband father neighbor and citizen

Fritz Ehlers Sr Yorktown Fourth Street FE. A. Sagebiel Lutheran Church Fritz Henry Ehlers Sr Cello Hanover Germany Ludwig Ehlers Shiner Yorktown News

Mansfield Notifies Gazette of Change to Columbus Address

Congressman Mansfield informs the Gazette of a new mailing address in Columbus Texas as Congress adjourns on May 26. The notice reflects a routine post session update affecting official correspondence and constituent outreach.

Mansfield The Gazette Columbus Texas Congress

Ladies Bridge Club Hosts Delightful Dallas Party

Mrs Hugh Koe ther hosted the Ladies Bridge Club last Tuesday with invited guests. Maurine led players to their seats, lunch followed, and prizes were awarded for high scores to Mrs H G Hollman and Miss Alma Canon while Mrs Julius Schultz took consolation. An out of town prize went to Mrs John Hollman of San Paulo Brazil.

Hugh Koether Ladies Bridge Club Little Maurine H. G. Hollman Alma Canon Julius Schultz John Hollman San Paulo Brazil

Shiner Agricultural Fair Set for June 20 to 23

The Shiner Agricultural Fair catalogue and premium list arrived at The Eagle. Directors aim to showcase top exhibits from Lavaca and nearby counties during June 20 21 22 and 23 with the fair held in Moulton Eagle reporting.

Lavaca Moulton Eagle

Shiner Oil Mill Manager Attends Cotton Seed Crushers Meet

Arno Wagener of Shiner oil mill spent last week at the Cotton Seed Crushers Convention in Corpus Christi. He calls it one of the most successful state conventions in years and notes Corpus Christi spared no expense in hospitality. He visited D C Daniels at Alice and reports Mrs. Harry Stamper is slowly learning to walk again, a welcome improvement for her many friends.

Arno Wagener Shiner Corpus Christi Wagener Corpus D. C. Daniel Alice Harry Stamper

Judge Stavinoha Visits Hallettsville Voter Outreach

Judge Stavinoha from Hallettsville spent Friday interviewing voters and making new friends as he campaigns for County Judge.

Stavinoha Hallettsville

Lewis and Striebeck and Miss Selma Rogge Return from Baylor

Lewis and Striebeck and Miss Selma Rogge arrived back Friday night after visiting Baylor University, marking a brief reunion and travel wrap in a local social note.

Dance at Henkhaus, Texas Saturday Night

Dance event at Henkhaus Texas on Saturday June 9 featuring Darilek's Orchestra. Everyone is invited.

Henkhaus Texas Darilek

Leap Year Dance At Wied Monday Night 1928

Jumping leap year social at Wied Hall on Monday night June 11 1928 features Mig Orchestra providing music. Public invited to attend this community dance event.

Wied Mig Hiverybody

Local trio returns from Galveston and Austin assignments

Mr and Mrs Ad Schuize return from Galveston while Elmer moves to Austin to join Barbour's orchestra and Gene to work with Pictorial Review Magazine. Victor earned his diploma and will take the State Board in Austin this month.

Ad Schuize Galveston Elmer Austin Barbour’s Gene Pictorial Review Magazine Victor

Kingsville guests attend funeral in Flatonia

Chas. H. Flato Sr. and Mrs. Flato of Kingsville visited E. F. Wolters at his home after returning from the funeral of Mrs. Flato’s niece, Mrs. R. F. Mueller, in Flatonia. Mrs. W. O. Mewes of Austin, who was summoned to Flatonia by the same death, stayed with Mrs. Ernst Hajek for the weekend.

Chas. H. Flato Sr Mrs. Flato Kingsville E. F. Wolters R. F. Mueller Flatonia W. O. Mewes Austin Ernst Hajek

Gas Co to Open Local Headquarters in Shiner

The South West Gas Co has rented the building adjoining the Gazette office and carpenters and painters have worked a week to prepare it in first class shape for the opening of local headquarters in Shiner.

The South West Gas Co Gazette Office Shiner

Cervenka and Mikesh Family Vacation at Corpus Christi

F H Cervenka and family and Mr and Mrs J R Mikesh are enjoying a vacation at Corpus Christi, sharing leisure moments during their trip and noting pleasant coastal scenery.

F. H. Cervenka Mrs. J. R. Mikesh Corpus Christi

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Shiner Texas Democratic Laura Muecke Alma and Werner Walter Muecke Willie Huebner Yoakum Jaroszewski Oscar Muecke Cuero PK Association Co. L. Stavincha W. Janszen James J. Hollub J. F. Bozka IT. A. Jaresh L. A. Greer Gene Houchins BE. A. Turk O. E. Hermes Cc. T. Thompson W. F. Menke O. C Dock Burkett F. A. Kallus L. M. Roeder Frank Schoppe V. J. Prasek Gonzales County Jim Bell Lewis Barber Llege San Antonio, Texas A. J. Blohm Mgr Attest J.M Canon City mrDrugggist Central Power-Light Company Selz Shoes W. Wendtland & Son General Merchandise Moulton Cemetery Jacob ‘Tomasko Miss Mary William Tomasko Frank Tomasko Durell Miller State Bank Building D. C. Dittmars Barber Shop Agency For Southern Hat Company and Texas Steam Laundry
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