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Newspaper

Shiner Gazette

Location

Shiner, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1922

Page

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Mrs Trautwein Hosts Honor For Mrs Crosby

Mrs. Louis Trautwein entertained a small party Saturday afternoon in honor of her daughter Mrs. H. B. Crosby of Wisconsin. Refreshments of cake sandwiches and tea were served to Bo Peck CG Bo Werthausen O A Brieger W Wendtland Jr J F Walters W Wendtland Sr E G C Walters B Hochalx Aug Schmidt Hugh Koether and Aug Schram.

Louis Trautwein H. B. Crosby Wison Bo Peck Bo Werthausen O. A. Brieger W. Wendtland Jr J. F. Walters W. Wendtland Sr E. GC. Walters 8. Hochalx Aug. Schmidt Hugh Koether Aug. Schram

Epworth League Program at Methodist Church Next Sunday

The Epworth League will render a program at the Methodist Church next Sunday at 8 P.M. The public is invited. Events include hymns, scripture reading by Herma Dittmar, a prayer, reading by Johnnye Ponton, baritone Wendtland Jr, talks on Bible places in literature and origin of famous hymns, Bible questions by Juniors, a quartette, offering and benediction.

Epworth League Methodist Church

Willis James Gray Completes School Duties at Brackenridge High

The Gazette extends congratulations to Willis James Gray on completing his school duties at Brackenridge High School in San Antonio.

the Gazette Willis James Gray Brackenridge High San Antonio

Lightning Sets Fire to Barn Near Here

During a rain and electrical storm, lightning struck a barn owned by Joe Hravetsky seven miles from here, igniting flames that consumed the structure and its contents including feed, harness and cotton. Loss estimated at about 3000 dollars with no insurance. A five eighths inch rain fell early, expected to aid crops.

Joe Hravetsky Here

Card of Thanks for help after loss of babe

We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and aid after the death of our babe last Sunday May 28. Special thanks to those who sent flowers for the grave and to Rev W C Wolfsdorff for his sympathy. Mr and Mrs B A DeHarde.

W. C. Wolfsdorff B. A. DeHarde

United Dr Martin Luther Church Sunday Services Schedule

United Dr Martin Luther Church announces Sunday June 4 with Sunday School at 9 00 a m and services at 10 15 a m English night services at 8 00 o'clock Pastor W C Wolfsdorf invites all to attend. Also Hécheim Prairie Storm and Fire Insurance Association approved issuing insurance on corn feed and farm implements urging farmers to adopt promptly.

United Dr. Martin Luther Church Hécheim Prairie Storm and Fire Insurance Association

Eastern Star Installs Of ficers With Mae Hughes Install Officer

At a call meeting of The Order of Eastern Star Miss Mae Hughes served as installing officer and Mrs Ella E Lane as Marshal. Officers elected include Hepler as Worthy Matron Hartley Hepler as Worthy Patron Hattle Burke as Associate Matron Leonida Schumann as Secretary W C Schmidt as Treasurer Lillie Wendtland as Conductress Ernestine Mergenthaler as Associateress Ophelia Rogge as Chaplain Julia Wolters as Marshall Lassie Wolters as Organist Isabel Thulemeyer as Adah Henrietta Wolters Ruth Tommie Amsler Esther Lulu Ponton Martha Mae Hughes Electa Lizzie Lichey Warder Hilda Lichey Sentinel

Order of Eastern Star Mae Hughes Ella E.lane Ithel Hepler Hartley Hepler Hattle Burke Leonida Schumann W. C. Schmidt Lillie Wendtland Ernestine Mergenthaler Associatress Ophelia Rogge Chaplian Julia Wolters Marshall Lassie Wolters Organist Isabel Thulemeyer Adah Henrietta Wolters Ruth Tommie Amsler Esther Lulu Ponton Martha Mae Hughs Electa Lizzie Lichey Warder Hilda Lichey Sentinel

Cotton Sales Boost Circulation After Price Rise

Cotton prices rising to 20 cents spurred sales in Shiner and nearby towns. Over the past ten days Moulton sold 600 bales Yoakum 600 bales Gonzales 800 bales and Shiner 500 bales. The increased activity helps business and puts money in circulation.

Shiner Moulton Yoakum Gonzales

Texas Schools face funding crisis as trustees cut salaries

The Lockhart public schools trustees reduce teachers' salaries by ten percent due to funds shortage. A grave problem confronts Texas schools as many districts may slash pay or shorten terms unless additional funding is found for the coming scholastic session.

Lockhart Public Schools Texas Moulton Eagle

XX Century Club Met for June First 1922

Mrs Pecix Wel hausen hosted the XX Century Club. Minutes, absences, old business, and Mrs Fuller membership were discussed and approved. A Hearts game followed with Schulze high and Amsler winning the consolation. refreshments served to members and guests. The club adjourned to meet June 15 with Mrs Wendtland.

Pecix Welhausen XX Century Club Fuller Mesdames Howard Crosby Benno Holchak Ella Lane Tom Nowlin A. L. Fuller Cecil Plagemann Clara Welhausen Hertha Bowden Carrie Valehta Wm. Wendtland O. A. Brieger

Death of Louis Fink Sr Brewmaster of Shiner Brewery

Louis Fink Sr a longtime brewmaster for Lone Star and Shiner breweries died last Thursday in Yoakum Texas after months of diabetes treatment He was 56 and had led Shiner brewery since April 15 during Mr Spoetzls absence in Europe A cablegram summoned Spoetzl back to Shiner for funeral arrangements

Louis Fink Shiner Brewery Yoakum Texas Fink San Antonio Mhaendh Mio Miss Peterseta Weéfizi Lone Star Shiner

Cotton price rise drives Yoakum sales in a dull season

The advance in cotton prices spurred many sales in Yoakum over the past week and ten days, with about 600 bales sold. Lot sizes varied from a few to forty or fifty bales, at around 20 cents a pound and some better grades at 21 cents. This activity added just over $60,000 into local banks during a typically slow period.

Gazette Acknowledges Delay In This Week’s Issue

The Gazette reports a one day delay due to the editor’s illness and a surge of work leading to several important local items being omitted this week.

Gazette

Postmaster Paulus Retires After Nine Years of Service

D A Paulus retires after serving since May 28 1913 in Hallettsville where the office rose from a third class to second class and receipts plus money order business increased. Rural route No 7 expanded to cover surrounding Haslettsville with two deliveries daily. He served public offices since 1890 and will live in Hallettsville but not engage in business. Clerks and carriers remain under Civil Service.

D. A. Paulus Haslettsville Paulus Zved Hallettsville

Lutheran Sunday School Picnic at Bluecher Park

The United Lutheran Sunday School invites families to a June 14 gathering at Bluecher Park. The event starts at 2 30 PM with an open air picnic for children and families.

Lutheran Sunday School Bluecher Park The United Lutheran Sunday School

Wendel Family Attends Rosebud Funeral of Cousin Pieper

Ed and Walter Wendel accompanied Jack Henkhaus to Rosebud for the funeral of their cousin Frank Pieper.

Walter Wendel Jack Henkhaus Rosebud Frank Pieper

Liberty Theatre presents Good Women in world travel drama

Robertson-Cole presents a picturesque stage journey from Greenwich Village New York to the south of France Monte Carlo and sunny Italy in a tale of a young woman's defiance of society. Gorgeous settings frame a pious heroine who resists other people's opinions.

Greenwich Village New York France Monte Carlo Italy

Masonic Election Leads to Appointments of Officers

The Masonic election names W M and W Paul as senior and junior wardens with Holimann Jr. as Warden and Nowlin as Treasurer. E Wolters is secretary and G W Eschenburg is Tyler with Theo Regge as Chaplain. W C Schmidt holds senior and junior wardens to be appointed.

W. M W. Paul H. G Holimann Jr T. M. Nowlin E. Wolters G. W. Eschenburg Tyer Theo Regge W. C. Schmidt, Sr

Honor Roll of Renewals Acknowledged

Subscribers who sent renewals since last report include Frank Macha of Waco John Elsik of Shiner R2 Mrs H Jeffry of Big Wells Tex Chas Chovanetz of Shiner R1 B C Lamprecht of Victoria Jim Kolacuy of Shiner R3 Tom Jungbauer of Shiner R.

Frank Macha Waco John Elsik Shiner Mrs. H. Jeffry Big Wells Tex Chas Chovanetz B.C. Lamprecht Victoria Jim Kolacuy Tom Jungbauer

Moonlight Picnic at Welhausen Park A Cemetery Society event

The Cemetery Society invites the public to a Moonlight Picnic at Welhausen Park on Friday June 9. Bring children to enjoy the evening with delicious refreshments provided.

Welhausen Park

Gazette appeals to subscribers for overdue payments

The Gazette explains leniency toward subscribers due to national financial hardship. It asks all who can pay to settle outstanding subscriptions promptly, noting expenses continue regardless of economic conditions.

the Gazette

Fricke Family Visits Morgenroth in Kingbury Area

Mr William Fricke and family from Kingbury, with Fricke’s mother Mrs Ida Wolfsholee and young Stella, visited Emil Morgenroth and family and returned home last week. Also visiting was Mrs Augusta Boba last week.

Wm. Fricke Kingbury Frickes Ida Wolfsholee Stella Emil Morgenroth Tir Augusta Boba

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Wolters Brothers Company Mrs Herms Dittmar Ance W. C. Wolfsdorf Eastern Star W. B. Meinordus W.H. Turk Jr M. Howerton Lutzie Hemmi John McKinnon Paul F. Brier J. Campion Hugh Lay Elo A. Pohl Allie L. Chapman Chas J Kunze Hallettsville Herald Liberty Theatre H & Garbade Robertson-Cole Irvin W. Willat Marjorie Daw Bertram Grassly Dorothy Sibley Wm. Fox Jackie Shirley Mason Palm Beach J.C. Blohm & Son
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