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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
1
Mrs. Peeks Welhausen hosted a Twentieth Century Club meeting with president Mrs. C. C. Amsler presiding. Members agreed to study Shakespeare next year using Miss Friend's Outlines from Waco and begin with The Taming of the Shrew. An elegant lunch and playful prizes followed.
The Union Cemetery Society of Shiner met at the opera house on the first Friday in June, marking the organization’s fourteenth anniversary. Donations from Shiner Dramatic High and the band were acknowledged, along with thanks to others who helped. Expenses for 1912 totaled 273.40 with dues from about fifty members. Mrs. Eliza Welhausen presided, Mra. Cora Ward served as secretary.
A July 4 event at Hermans Long park Flatonia Texas begins at 9 a.m. with a band contest and multi language speakers. Activities include clay pigeon shooting baseball and more. Program details to follow. Committee.
The Gem Theatre patrons will be invited to a new airdome built by Mr Richter on the lot between Walter's warehouse and Koerner's saddle shop. A sixle picture will be shown, larger than the Gem's, with ample seating and fresh air.
Reward offered for return of a nickel plated front guard from a car found on the Yoakum Shiner road. Return to Gazette office for prize.
Miss Helen Rubmann returned last week from a visit to relatives in Kenedy.
Postmaster Paulus notes new instructions from Second Assistant Postmaster General Jos Steward on wrapping and handling parcels post. Officials must secure packages to prevent damage, with stricter securing methods and refused access until compliance.
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