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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1926
Page
1
Shiner and nearby communities joined in welcoming the ex Governor at Yoakum Friday night. The Shiner band led the procession and provided music as the throng of about seven thousand listened to the two hour address in a Lava ca County reception.
Our baseball boys were defeated at Laling last Saturday afternoon by 19 to 9. Batteries for Shiner were Messer and O. Turek Kasper and J. Turek. Striebeck Holchak and S. Turek hit home runs.
Messer regained form as Shiner beat Yorktown 6 to 2. Yorktown totaled six hits led by Grun and Holchak, while Shiner collected nine safeties with Kasper, Stan ley Turek, and Messer each with two. Nau robbed Holchak of a homer bid and Otto Turek caught a Grun drive, as Yorktown pitchers struggled in late innings. Batteries for Yorktown Neu wan bruncariris.
Mrs. J M Hooper informs the Gazette of a change of address from Archer City to Batesville Arkansas where Dr Hoop er's business interests have led him. Her father Dr Patton enjoys Ozark mountain scenery and river valley farms near Batesville. Batesville sits on the White River about 100 miles northeast of Little Rock with a population around 7000.
The crop notes say conditions are improving with recent moisture. farmers hope additional rain will lift corn yields and stabilize fields. Local weather updates emphasize favorable soil moisture for later growth stages.
Capt. H. A. Liebhafsky earned the highest honors of the Senior Class at A and M College. He departed for Port Arthur after commencement where a promising position awaited him. Official details will be released next week.
The Twentieth Century Club held its third annual party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Muecke to honor husbands and escorts. Decor featured purple and gold with floral arrangements, 42 games across ten tables, and awards for high and low scores. Out of town guests included Mrs. H. B. Crosby and Mrs. Steve Holchalk.
H. E. Kunath and his wife along with Mrs. P. A. Ramsel and Mrs. O. W. Miller returned Tuesday from visits in Houston and Galveston.
Erwin Discher has finished his term at Rice Institute, concluding his service in the institution's leadership phase. The milestone marks the end of his official duties and the transition to new administrative arrangements.
Rev J D McWhorter will fill his regular appointments at the Methodist Church next Sunday morning and night. Public cordially invited to attend both services.
The Texas Company unveils a new Texaco Gasoline with balanced distillation and vaporization, produced via the Holmes Manley Process. The product, chemical free and nation wide stocked, promises improved engine performance. Over two million barrels are on hand and Texaco pumps nationwide carry the fuel and Texaco Motor Oil.
In a letter read in the office Victor information confirms that Dr. Strauss has earned both his M D and B S degrees plus a commission as first lieutenant. Shiner High congratulates him on his enviable academic and military record.
The City of Shiner is constructing a brick and concrete power house to house municipal light water and power service. The new building measures 44 by 70 feet with a 16 foot wall and will be built around the old facility at an estimated cost of 7500 dollars.
Ted Dziewas and wife of Victoria located in Yoakum with Landry Motor Sales. Mr and Mrs A Schulze and sons Victor and Roscoe Gene visited Elmer in Austin after his nose and throat operation. Others leaving for Junction and Hill County were D Garbade Sr Victor and R C Aug Rogge Erwin Wagener accompanied by D Garbade Jr Rudy Mueller Lonnie Garbade and Walter Freytag of Flitonia.
Cornelson invites the public to a dance Friday night at Legion Park featuring live music. All are welcome to enjoy a real dance with upbeat tunes and social dancing.
Local Scout encampment announced by Scoutmaster Thomas Hughs for June 22 to 26. Assistants include Geo Rogge and the Scout Council. Boys should bring bedding and eating utensils with a full daily program from reveille to taps. Location to be announced next week.
Edwin Wolters writes from Tijuana Mexico noting the town as a fine place to spend a week. A reverse image shows the San Diego Bar offering beer at 25 cents per glass.
Henry Lee and his wife are spending the week at the State Fireman’s Convention in Harlingen and visiting the Valley and Mexico.
Miss Iane Striebeck daughter of Mr and Mrs H H Striebeck of Shiner Texas will graduate from Baylor University this week with a Bachelor of Arts degree Her four years at Baylor earned her high faculty and student esteem She was class favorite a charter member of the Baylor Little Theatre and a leader in the Alpha Omega Club Her activities included drama athletics and social work with the class term secretary role noted for the upcoming Wednesday graduation.
Chas. Strauss and Paul H. Fertsch, candidates for District Clerk and County Attorney, called at the office after closure last week. The paper notes their announcements directed to voters in this precinct.
The 10th annual Yoakum district ginners session will convene in Yoakum on June 24 at 10 o clock in the S P J S T Hall. Pres Me Manus will open, with welcome by H S Paulus and speeches by State Pres Coit and others from Austin Seguin Goliad Shiner Fiatonia Woodlawn and Dallas. Louis Trautwein urges attendance and a luncheon will be served at noon.
Miss Emily Schmidt reports from Pike’s Peak as she enjoys a delightful vacation in Colorado. She sends greetings to friends back home.
Goods continue to be sold and the store remains open for the benefit of the buying public. J. C. Blohm and Son Sale.
Mrs. Pauline Fertsch of Hallettsville Mrs. T B Bowden of Little Rock Ark and Mr and Mrs Victor Rehmer of Tulsa Oklahoma are guests in the E G Buske home.
Miss Elsie Dziewas left the first of the week for San Marcus to attend State Teachers College summer term.
Mrs J B Monroe Miss Vir gie Clifton and Carlos Dean left Friday for Lockhart. Clifton proceeds to Austin for State University summer school.
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