Shiner Chamber hears bull circles growth and hotel need
At a regular Shiner Chamber meeting last Thursday, plans discussed include expanding bull circle dairy groups with 213 circles and 855 men, plus a survey by A&M and the Dallas News. A four quadrant system in Shiner is proposed, with farmers to indicate preferred bull types and breeds. A committee may pursue a first class hotel if stock subscriptions are sufficient, and publicity efforts for the town are assigned to a dedicated committee. The next meeting is set for Thursday July 4th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Chamber of Commerce
Chas Chovanetz
the Gazette
Texas
A. & M. College
The
Dallas News
Chamber of Commerce
Darilek
C. B. Welhausen
Edwin Wolters
J. C. Blohm
E. C. Merseburger
H. H. Striebeck
Shiner
Chas, Chovanetz
Chas. Amsler
Frank Rubin
T. J. Ponton
Farmers Car Lots Cattle Sheep and Hogs Shipping Monday
Cattle sheep and hogs will be shipped on Monday July 1. Anyone with goods to ship must notify Leo Hubner Frank Tassler Jr or Herman Caka six days before the shipping date. 29x4 Lisa.
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Leo Hubner
Frank Tassler Jr
Herman Caka
Notice From S F Vann Limiting Employee Purchases
Notice to merchants and vendors that S F Vann will not be responsible for any purchases by his employees unless ordered on a form printed for this purpose. Signed S F Vann. 27-6t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Vann
Mrs E C Merseburger Admitted To Local Hospital
Mrs. E. C. Merseburger has been admitted as a patient at the local hospital, with care starting this week and listed in the hospital’s public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Merseburger
Eye Specialist Appointments Announced in Flatonia and Shiner
Dr Frank Kent diseases of eye ear nose and throat offers visits in Flatonia on June 13 and Shiner on June 14 at the office of Dr A L Fuller. South Texas town notices urge patients to schedule exams with the eye ear nose and throat physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flatonia
Shiner
A L. Fuller
Temple Lumber Co Changes Management
The La Grange yard will gain Wm. Jaroszewski as manager on July 1, succeeding Gus Jaroszewski who is promoted to oversee the La Grange yard and supervise the district. Gus has led the local yard since 1924 and hopes road work will aid his health after a recent illness. The community extends well wishes to the Jaroszewski family.
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Gus Jaroszewski
Wm. Jaroszewski
la Grange Yard
Shiner Yard
Jaroszewski
la Grange
Tomato Tom-Tom a Delight Shinerites Praise Yoakum Parade
Shiner citizens staged a colorful celebration hailed as one of the region’s most successful. The parade and pageant, crowned with a Queen and Court, impressed by artistry and educational value. Shiner honors Lady Roxie Veree Buske for representation.
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Shinerites
Shiner
Roxie Veree Buske
New U S Currency On Display At Local Banks
The First National Bank and Wolters Bro. Bank display Uncle Sam’s new currency. The small bills will let people carry larger rolls with less weight. Banks show one, two, five and ten dollar notes. New currency will be in general circulation July 1.
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First National Bank
Wolters Bro . Bank
Uncle Sam
Summer School Opens at Local High School
Chas. Chova netz and Mrs. Chovanetz start a summer class at the high school with 14 enrollees. The program runs six weeks from 7:30 to 11:30 each morning, and applicants should contact Mr. Chovanetz. Mrs. Roscoe Canon and son with Mrs. Eula Schultz departed for Pachuca, Mexico, last week. Mrs. Canon reports good health improvement after several months in Shiner.
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Chas. Chovanetz
Chovanetz
Moulton
Roscoe Canon and Son
Eula Schultz
Pachuca
Mexico
Canon
Shiner
Schultz
Compress Improvement Underway at Local Shiner Press
The Gazette reports improvements at the local compress now underway with Supt. L. E. Denmark showing the installation Saturday afternoon. Erector and engineer Harry Howlett of Houston, with assistants J. D. Philips and son John Philips of Corpus Christi, Freg Zimmerman of Austin, and H. H. Fischer of Houston, oversee the work. Two car loads of machinery from Webb Press Co of Minden, Louisiana, weigh 87,000 and 57,000 pounds respectively. The project, about 10 days in progress and expected to finish in two weeks, adds High-Density capability allowing Shiner cotton to be pressed for ocean voyages, making it among the best-equipped presses in the state. Total press weight is 400,000 pounds with $20,000 in improvements.
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Supt. L. EK
Denmark
Harry Howlett
Houston
J. D. Philips
John Philips
Corpus Christi
Freg Zimmerman
Austin
H. H. Fischer
Webb Press Co
Minden
Kenedy
San Antonio
Duchess Roxie Veree Buske Crowned Shiner Duchess
Miss Roxie Veree Buske of Shiner was honored as Duchess of Shiner during the Yoa kum Tom Tom celebration last Thursday. A Shiner High alumna class of 1928 with highest honors, she studied at the State University this year and earned recognition in music and expression. A Phi Mu member and former leading lady of the Shiner Little Theatre, she also trained at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.
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Roxie Veree Buske
Duchess of Shiner
Miss Buske
Shiner High
The
State University
Phi Mu Society
Texas Christian University At
Fort Worth
Boston School of Expression
Shiner Little Theatre
Shiner
Royal Court
Annual Twentieth Century Club Party Hosts Nine Tables of 42
Mrs. S. A. Thulemeyer led a charming annual party for the Twentieth Century Club on Wednesday evening with nine tables of 42. Purple and gold decor highlighted flowers and the plate lunch. Wm. Wendtland Jr. won high among members. Wm. Wendtland topped guests. Mrs. H. H. Striebeck won low among members. Gus Wolters low among guests. Miss Sadie Collins sang, and Stella Wolters-Russell was lamented as a member leaving. C. B. Welhausen played an old time melody on piano. Open house night welcomes husbands, adding to the club’s pleasures, per Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Thulemeyer
Twentieth Century Club
Wm. Wendtland Jr
Wm. Wendtland
H. H. Striebeck
Gus Wolters
Miss Irene Turk Attends State University Summer School
Irene Turk is enrolled in a summer session at State University with coursework planned for the university term. She joins other students in a program aimed at continuing education and credit accumulation during the summer break.
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Irene Turk
State University
Yoakum District Ginners Hold Shine Meeting
The Yoakum District Ginners Association met all day in Shine with strong district turnout. Weimar was chosen as next year’s site. Henry Seifert of Weimar was re elected president Theo Rogge of Shiner vice president and Louis Trautwein secretary and treasurer. A large contingent of ladies attended the session.
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Yoakum District Ginners Association
Weimar
Henry Seifert
Theo Rogge
Shiner
Louis Trautwein
Sect
Treas
Bunjes School Wins State Spelling Honors
Elton Zander Bernice Behlen and Weldon Othold pupils at Bunjes school earned state certificates of excellence in spelling from the University Interscholastic League. After county perfect grades, papers went to Austin for re grading and all three were marked excellent. Elton, twelve, spelled 180 of over 4,000 words. Bernice nine and Weldon ten matched 180 correctly from about 2,000 words. Bunjes was the only county school to receive three certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Zander
Bernice Behlen
Weldon Othold
Bunjes School
Austin
Elton
Bernice
Weldon
Grandi’s Shiner Engagement Opens to Record Crowd
Grandi’s own company launched its Shiner engagement Monday night with a near capacity crowd, standing room only before the orchestra. The play Know Your Groceries pleased from curtain rise to fall, with a cast of artists, including Palace players seen in San Antonio. The show runs through the week, and Miss Ference Saxon’s Show Boat numbers were superb while David Reese delivered a touching solo.
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Bob Grandi
Grandi
Palace
San Antonio
Ference Saxon
David Reese
Busch and Cordes Drive to Oklahoma Last Week
E A Busch and Marvin Cordes traveled by car to Oklahoma during the past week.
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E. A. Busch
Marvin Cordes
Oklahoma
Alfred Merseburger and family visit relatives
Alfred Merseburger and his wife and infant child spent the past weekend with relatives, staying overnight and sharing time with extended family.
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Alfred Merseburger
Taylor
State Firemen Conven tion Attended by Galveston Delegates
Fire Chief Ad Richter and delegates Theo Dierksen and Henry Rogge along with J R Barrow attended the State Firemen Convention in Galveston this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad Richter
Theo, Dierksen
Henry Rogge
J. R. Barrow
Galveston
Shiner Sextette Sings at Moulton Legion Memorial
The Shiner sextette, contributing several numbers, performed at the American Legion Post memorial services in Moulton Sunday. Members listed include S. A. Thulemeyer, W. J. Tomasco, Wm. Dziewas, Alfred Schramm, and Chas. and Arthur Kasper.
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Shiner
American Legion Post
Moulton
S. A. Thulemeyer
W. J. Tomasco
Wm. Dziewas
Alfred Schramm
Chas
Arthur Kasper
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Frank Kent
Temple Lumber Co
Wolters Bros
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Henry Paulus
Dallas
Rotary
Yoakum
Roscelyn
Yoakum Herald
Shine
Bunjes
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