Victoria invites Shinerites to county farmers luncheon
Henry J. Menke of Victoria interviewed Shinerites last Saturday inviting them to Victoria for the County Farmers Luncheon Club in cooperation with the A and M College of Texas. It is the third annual agricultural short course and encampment, starting June 18 and ending June 20 with free admission, free camp sites, and free entertainment. Come learn and play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Menke
Victoria
Shinerites
A. & M. College of Texas
Weimar Man Injured In Auto Wreck Near Kolterman Farm
Fritz Boehl of Shiner was in a minor car crash on the way to Wei mer. His vehicle left the highway and struck a fence near the Kolterman farm, tearing off a wheel and bruising his nose, with no other injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Boehl
Shiner
Weimer
Kolterman Farm
Boehl
Weimar Mercury
Jaks Family Plans New Home After Blythe Trip
James R. Jaks and family return from Blythe California and will settle on Shiner Rt 4. He notes in Los Angeles County 14 000 families rely on Red Cross aid. The regular residents have been jobless since last summer with wages from 4 50 to 2 00 a day and only 3 to 4 days of work weekly in local industries and highways.
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James R. Jaks
Blythe
California
Shiner Rt. 4
Jaks
Los Angeles County
Red Cross
Shiner
Striebeck Family Trips and Visitors Move in Texas
Mr and Mrs H H Striebeck joined Lewis for a trip to Austin Sunday. Elmer F Schulze returns from Tuscaloosa Alabama where he studied medicine. Mr and Mrs Geo Rogge went back to Robstown with Miss Mae Rogge last weekend. Dr and Mrs F G Guittard and Clarence of Waco visited relatives briefly Wednesday night. John and Frank Michna and their mother spent Sunday in San Antonio with relatives.
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Geo. Rogge
Robstown
Miss Mae Rogge
F. G. Guittard
Clarence
Waco
John and
Frank Michna
San Antonio
Behenes Welcome Baby Daughter Born on June First
Mr and Mrs John Behlen celebrate the birth of a daughter born Monday June 1. The couple gratefully announces the arrival of their child and expresses happiness with the new addition to the family.
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John Behlen
Fayette County bid invites for county book audit
The Fayette County Commissioners Court advertised bids to audit county books over several years following a grand jury suggestion. Delegations appeared before the court as bids ranged from 1200 to 19750 dollars, signaling broad statewide interest in the audit work.
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Commissioners’ Court
Fayette County
la Grange Journal
Fourth of July Celebration by Shi Ner Masonic Committee
Notice announces a large July Fourth celebration under the auspices of the colored Masonic A F and A M of Shi ner. Details are sparse but the event is scheduled and organized by the local Masonic committee for the community.
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Colored Masonic A. F. and
A. M. of Shiner, Committee
Guests from Yorktown Visit Broschs Last Week
Mrs. A. W. Kurtz and Ferd. Krueger of Yorktown stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Brosch during the past week, sharing time at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Kurtz
Ferd. Krueger
Yorktown
Alfred Brosch
Baylor Graduate Secures State Auditor Position
After commencement, Lewis Striebeck joined 70 applicants vying for 4 State Auditor posts in Austin. As the youngest senior, he won a position and began work Monday, despite asking that the news not be printed. His family friends hometown and the university share in his pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baylor University
Lewis Striebeck
Austin
Lewis
Thousands Use Bakers Bread in Shiner Bakery Ad
Thousands use Baker's Bread says the Shiner Bakery run by W. Tieken. The ad notes many buyers embrace the product while some women still bake at home, presenting reasons for choosing the bread.
Shiner attendees at funeral of Mrs. Bunjes Sr Westhoff
Attendees from Shiner at the funeral of Mrs. Fred Bunjes Sr. of Westhoff included Fred Kram Adolf and Gus Zander John Bohmann Alvin Bender Willie Goetz John Kloesel and the Frank Kloesel C. W. Kram Wm Hagendorf families Mrs Geo Janssen and daughter Mr and Mrs Herman Tietjen and daughter John Zander and Richard Wendel Also A F Brosch and wife with son Dr E A Brosch at Wichita Falls enjoying a several week vacation.
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Shiner
Fred Bunjes Sr
Westhoff
Mmes
Fred Kram
Adolf
Gus Zander
John Bohmann
Alvin Bender
Willie Goetz
John Kloesel
Frank Kloesel
C. W. Kram
Wm Hagendorf
Geo. Janssen
Herman Tietjen
John Zander
Richard Wendel
A. F. Brosch
E. A. Brosch
Wichita Falls
Paul Berckenhoff Enjoys Annual Fishing Outing
Paul Berckenhoff is on his yearly fishing trip, enjoying the outdoors and a peaceful day by the water amid familiar scenery and calm conditions.
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Paul Berckenhoff
Prices on Cream and Butter Fat at Purity Creamery
Prices listed for cream types 28 cents per pound for sweet cream, 18 cents for No 1 cream, and 10 cents for No 2 cream. A 3 cent per pound charge applies to butter fat on all cream picked up on the route. Payments due after each delivery.
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Purity Creamery
Plum tree limb with 88 plums on display in Wolters Bros window
A 30 inch limb from Joe Zurovec’s Cistern orchard featured in Wolters Bros window on Monday. The display highlights unusually prolific fruit this year and showcases the luscious flavor of the sampled plums.
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Wolters Bros. Co
Joe Zurovec
Cistern
Cervenka Family Returns Home After Texas Visit
After visits to Houston and Sealy, F. H. Cervenka and family are back home. The short note records their return and resumption of local routines.
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Houston
Sealy
F. H. Cervenka
Leslie family leaves for Austin for summer study
Supt. and Mrs. T. H. Leslie and their daughters traveled Sunday to Austin to spend the summer in study. Mr. Leslie pursues a Master of Arts while Mrs. Leslie works on a Home Economics degree. He has just completed the most successful term in his 12 years as head of the Shiner Schools.
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T. H. Leslie
Austin
Leslie
Supt
Shiner Schools
Miss Herma Polak Enjoys Vacation at Home in Houston
Senior at Jeff Davis Hospital Houston, Miss Polak travels with friend Miss Hester Fontenot from Louisiana who has just completed her Senior course, both enjoying a break from their studies together.
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Herma Lee Polak
Jeff Davis Hospital
Houston
Hester Fontenot
Louisiana
Barrow Family Visit From Goose Creek Saturday
J. R. Barrow and his children from Goose Creek visited relatives on Saturday, sharing time with kin and catching up on family news.
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J. R. Barrow
Goose Creek
Eschenburgs Return From Fort Worth Trip
G W Eschenburg and family arrived home Saturday afternoon from Fort Worth. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Edward Donohue and daughters.
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G. W. Eschenburg
Fort Worth
Edward Donohue
Dulak Family Moves to Gonzales for Gazette Subscription
Mr and Mrs Joe Dulak and their children Bennie and Irene recently relocated from Taylor to Gonzales and have placed a subscription for the Gazette, indicating a family move and business visit pattern.
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Joe Dulak
Bennie
Irene
Taylor
Gonzales
Woman Shot Dead in Schulenburg Accident
Mrs. W. L. Bumgarten was accidentally shot and killed near Schulenburg Texas while returning from visiting and rabbit hunting with her husband. The small gauge shotgun discharged, killing her instantly. Survived by husband Thomas and Loretta Baumgarten, ages 13 and 10, and her New Orleans parents. The tragedy shocked Shiner relatives.
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Schulenburg
Texas
W. L. Bumgarten
Loretta Baumgarten
New Orleans
Westhoff Matron Antonia Bunjes Dies in Westhoff Texas
Mrs Antonia Bunjes died at her Westhoff home Thursday morning born March 7 1852 in Oldenburg Germany she came to Westhoff in 1906 and leaves children Fred Bunjes Burkburnett Henry O108 mountain and Charlie Westhoff Mrs John Luehrssen Mrs William Fertsch and Mrs Stulken Normana Her husband Fred Bunjes died in February Burial is planned at Westhoff city cemetery.
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Westhoff
Tex
Antonia Bunjes
Oldenburg
Germany
Fred Bunjes
Burkburnett
Henry
O'l'homaston
Charlie
John Luehrssen
William Fertsch
Stulken
Normana
Westhoff City Cemetery
Flatonia Man Buried in Family Plot
Henry H. Harrison died at his daughter Mrs G Brooks home in Wharton and was brought to Flatonia for burial in the family plot after services at the Methodist church. He leaves three daughters Mrs Brooks Marie and Helen and two sisters Mrs W H Nash of Waelder and Mrs W H Kerr.
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Flatonia
Tex
Henry H. Harrison
G. Brooks
Wharton
Brooks
Marie
Helen
W. H. Nash
Waelder
W. H. Kerr
Insurance pitch warns of widow's future needs
A bold defense of life insurance urges men to secure coverage to protect their widows. The speaker, identified as an insurance man, asserts that without protection the widow may depend on another man. The message underscores the financial risk to families.
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B. J. Novak
San Antonio and Houston Visitors Spend Sunday with Locals
Mr and Mrs Joe Humphreys of San Antonio visited Mr and Mrs C C Amsler on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Gus Eschenburg of Houston were guests in the home of Arthur Fischnar Sunday.
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Joe Humphreys
San Antonio
C. C. Amsler
Gus Eschenburg
Houston
Arthur Fischnar
Miss Elsie Dziewas Goes to State University Summer School
Miss Elsie Dziewas departed Monday to attend State University summer school, aiming to study further and return with updated credentials for her ongoing coursework.
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Elsie Dziewas
State University Summer School
Evelyn Dreyer Crowned Baylor Student With All A Grades
Miss Evelyn Dreyer earns top honors at Baylor University as she posts a flawless last semester with straight A grades across all courses. Her achievement highlights strong academic performance and dedication at the university.
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Evelyn Dreyer
Baylor University
Wolters Family Auto Tour in Colorado Summer
Mr and Mrs Edgar Wolters with son Carlton and daughter Edith are enjoying a automobile vacation in cool Colorado, taking in scenery and leisure activities during their trip.
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Edgar Wolters
Carlton
Edith
Colorado
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Shiner Gazette
Thursda
Ella E. Lane
Lavaca County
Mrs
H. H. Striebeck
Elmer F. Schulze
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Aan Ee
Aegemns
Yankee
A. A. Darilek
H. G. Hollmann
A. A. Schramm
Hy Otold
W. J. Tomasco
Cannes Giants
John Valenta
Ad Richter
B. R. Holchak
Gus Seim
T. Dierkson
Palace Theatre
Shiner Motor Sales
Royal Cafe
Shiner Bakery
Shiner Pressing Shop
Ummelmann’s Meat
Dittmar’s
Kuhn’s Drug Store ‘*‘M’’ System
Ford
B. J
Bonorden’s Grocery
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