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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1952
Page
4
Homemade goodies will be on sale Saturday June 14 by the Altar Society of Dilworth Holy Mission Church at City Hall.
Mrs. Fred Wilks and Mrs. Chas Schindler of Schulenburg spent Saturday in the home of Mrs. E W Pfeil Sr and family.
Brazoria County farmer J E Fairfield produced 16 bales of cotton on 10 acres last year on land improved with phosphates and legumes.
The Altar Society met on Tuesday June 3 at the Catholic Parish Gymnasium with Mrs J Chotenovsky presiding Five new members were enrolled Mesdames John Caka Edgar Kram Frank Novak Milton Westphal and Anton Zaruba presented the Vacation School pupils after a short program refreshments were served Committees gave reports Mrs C J Waldrep will handle the July altar flowers Mrs O A Kosler for August and September Communion in a body is planned for June 22 at 6 30 Mass A tempting lunch with tea was served Hostesses for July 1 include Mesdames F H Cervenka E J Henkhaus Leo Hybner W J Janecek Felix Hubner Bennie Hubner Emil Hajek Frances Jurek Frank Janak and Matilda Jaks
The USDA estimates Texas produced 4,061,000 bales of cotton from 11,750,000 acres last year, yielding 166 pounds per acre. The figure reflects official agricultural data and marks a key state production performance.
Capt. Marion F. Brinegar of Houston spent 22 days in a near pole camp set up by the Air Force testing polar survival methods. He claims to have bathed in his ice-buried tent, marking what he believes is the first bath at such a northern point.
Bill Grahmann son of Mr and Mrs Alois Grahmann of Vysehrad and Georgie Mae Hodanek daughter of Mrs Frank Hodanek of Hallettsville were married at 6 30 AM in Sacred Heart Church The ceremony was officiated by Rev A J Markovsky The couple plan a wedding trip and will reside in Hallettsville The groom works at Weingarten s and the bride is employed at Ahrens Store in Hallettsville
A Boston traveler in San Antonio asks about the Alamo and a Texas ranger statue. locals recount a four day siege of 136 Texans against Santa Anna’s 15 000. The Boston tale of Paul Revere prompts incredulous Texan quip about local heroes.
A reflective note contrasts reputations of individuals defined by heroic actions versus financial burdens. The piece highlights how public memory often weighs character by deeds more than by debt. It suggests enduring value lies in actions over liabilities.
Lavaca County farmers are urged to boost on the farm storage capacity with CCC guaranteed loans covering up to 85 percent of a facility’s cost. Loans up to five years at 4 percent, for storage buildings meeting CCC standards, will be available through the county PMA committee or direct from CCC. Farmers should visit the county PMA office to discuss storage needs and loan options.
A five year lease for the South Texas State Fair at the Beaumont fairground now includes an anti gambling clause. The Young Men's Business League of Beaumont gains a city owned lease for 20 days per year. The new agreement prohibits gambling devices games of chance and other gaming activities.
Home Demonstration Agent Callie Izora Werth urges pre spring canning prep including repairs, gasket checks, and corrosion inspection. Inspect for cracks, pits, and wear, test seals, clean petcock, and verify gauge accuracy yearly with guidance available from the agent.
In Harlingen McAllen Mercedes and Weslaco medical kits have been stolen from parked cars. Dr. Stanley Bohmfalk witnessed a blonde woman grab a bag and flee in a car, but he could not pursue due to an operating room patient waiting.
Mrs Henry C Weitzel and Mrs Herman Weitzel travel with Alfred Ripper Mrs Edmund Whiston and children of Houston plus Mrs Raymond Drozd and Sgt Lewis Drozd to San Antonio on Thursday Edmund Whiston arrives to spend the weekend with Herman Weitzel and rejoin his family after two weeks with her parents
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