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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
8
Schulenburg Texas May 26 H P Schaefer weather observer is mounting a 12 foot telescope with a 12 inch lens on a nearby lot. The device will study weather conditions and be available to high school students. It is the third such instrument in the state.
Edward W Pickard discusses the tense Czechoslovakia situation and easing steps in his world week summary. William Bruckart notes the new federal crop law bogging down. A five minute condensation of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Pit and the Pendulum appears in books in brief. Nora Lambert deserts her rock home for a sand palace in Shining Palace by Christine Whiting Parmonter. Wash materials in women’s frocks gain style acceptance this season. Cherie Nicholas models three fetching outfits while Pa Piffle shows toughness. Mescal Ike appears in the comic section.
Mr and Mrs Theo Rogge and Miss May spent Sunday in Robstown while Mrs BE Schindler and Misses Eileen Strauss Wilma Schindler Evelyn Sopanihel and Emma Kuhn of Hallett spent Friday in our area in a social outing.
A social dinner ends with a dog death after a dubious mushroom sauce trial. A maid's report leads to a stomach pump, eight meals, and a missing dog caused by an offhand comment. An adjoining ad asks for romance in a club and a personal introduction column follows.
Doris Henkhaus celebrated her third birthday with a lawn party on Friday June 3. Guests enjoyed toys games lunch with a pink white cake and ice cream. Attendees included Charleen Booker Emily Lou Minear G W Minear Pat Wagner Jean and Donald Mueller Kenneth Otto Mildred Schmidt Barbara Allen Baca Herbert Wendt Waldine Stindt Gay Holland Yoakum and many relatives.
The new all purpose enamel named NAMS TONE stands up to heat cold boiling liquids alcohol and strong washing solutions while resisting scuffing. The product promises durable performance across kitchen and workshop tasks for everyday use.
A string of dated quips and jokes unfolds through a wounded voice and bemused banter. The speaker laments legal troubles over property after a husband’s death while recalling flirtations and late-night exchanges. A classroom gag on gender roles sits beside a brittle domestic scene and a cedar chest misdirection.
Hallettsville report says cattleman-farmer Siecko paid two hijackers between Richmond and Sugar Land after they demanded cash. He fired twice, wounding one bandit. the other fled. Siecko claimed about $400 in hand at the time.
A real program at the Palace Theatre features The Three Mesquiteers Popeye and Ali Baba and the serial S. O. S. Coast Guard on Friday and Saturday at regular prices.
Mrs. John Marek of the Sweet Home Demonstration Club shows a new frame garden near her back door. Spanning about 770 by 20 feet, it uses an irrigation substitute from old hose and a soil manured mix. Frost and wind did not harm the rows of carrots beets lettuce soy and snap beans. Marek plans continual planting to provide fresh produce year round with lettuce through July and August.
Readers urged to submit favorite cake recipes for a chance at awards of 25 dollars for first, 10 dollars for five seconds, and 5 dollars for ten thirds. Conducted by C Houston Goudiss in the newspaper’s food section, recipes judged for nutrition and wholesomeness. No purchase or letter needed. see announcement elsewhere in the issue.
Miss Jeolna Valek Miss Marine Riske and Steve Stock motored to San Antonio Sunday for a brief outing and sightseeing together.
For District Office for County Office Cor Commissioner for Precinct Office for State Senator 15th Senatorial District L J Sulak re election For District Clerk Gus J Strauss For County Judge Paul H Fertsch For County Superintendent William A Eilers Chas W McDonald For County Treasurer J G Konvicka For County Attorney W W Allen For Assessor Collector E A Turk
C A Paxton head of the Texas Liquor Control Board says inspectors have found widespread home manufacture of beer and wine. He notes many people misconstrue their rights, while penalties match those for a moonshine still. Only licensees may manufacture alcohol. licenses range from 10 to 1000 dollars. He adds the board cannot grant special privileges and reminds of a Czech talking picture at the Palace Theatre that night.
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