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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1923
Page
9
About twenty cars with the band armed with banners fogs booster caps cards and circulars left Tuesday on the first booster trip for the Fair. Halettsville Sweet Home Yoakum Cuero Yorktown Nordheim and Westhoff welcomed the group warmly. Rain was reported at Westhoff but the trip was a big success.
About 20,000 Woodmen of the World are expected to gather in San Antonio from across the United States, Canada, and Mexico for the W. G. W. convention July 1 to 3. Special trains will bring delegates from Chicago, Minneapolis, Washington, Atlanta, Montgomery, Cincinnati, and Memphis.
A Mutten Dinner supper is planned at Kokernot on June 17 with outdoor dancing. The event features a new floor, jazz music, and an evening of dancing under the sky.
Shiner won the game 8 to 7 in a tense Wednesday clash at Yoakem. Players Eddie Puhler and Jeff Mikulik starred as the hosts edged the visitors with a late rally.
Four hundred sixty seven voters participated in a Yoakum school tax election held on June 7 to levy 60 cents per $100 of assessed valuation in the territory added to the city for school purposes only. The measure carried 377 to 90 and secures the tax for 1923 and thereafter until discontinued.
Mr and Mrs J G Wooldridge of San Antonio with Mrs Plageman assist in beautifying several of Shiner's new and modern homes. If interested ring 149.
A Cuero Record note reports an automobile dealer selling over $100 worth of tires and tubes before nine in the morning following a Ku Klux Klan initiation. Tacks were scattered on Yoakum and Edgar roads, prompting the unusual rush in goods.
The speaker notes a widespread belief in being able to save the world if given a chance, while few have managed to save even a portion of their salary, highlighting a contrast between ideals and personal finance.
An examination will be held on July 14 at Yoakum Texas to fill the rural route vacancy on R 4 caused by the resignation of Joe Hughs. Only patrons of the Shiner Post Office are eligible. For further information apply to Postmaster Hugh G Koether.
The clip notes Hon E J Motis Esq growing popularity and his court duties at LaGrange. Richard Vrana of East Bernard sought Attorney Motis in a civil suit to be heard in Wharton district court. Motis traveled to Karnes City on business and to Port Lavaca to deliver a funeral oration at a planter's burial.
Erwin Kempe arrived from Gonzales for a short weekend stay prior to departing for his new role in Flatonia.
A. H. Krueger of Houston takes over duties at Temple Lumber Co. while manager Alvis Kasper is on vacation. Krueger assumes responsibility during the interim period as per the company’s internal arrangement.
Last Sunday at Cuero Shiner lost to Cuero by a four score to one zero. Manager Adolph Richter and Misses Selma and Mae Rogge are tome from Yorktown.
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