Bennie Strauss's 2 Hour Bicycle Ride to Hallettsville
Bennie Strauss, 13, started from Shi ner at 4 a m and rode to Hallettsville for breakfast arriving at 6 30 a m. He rode the concrete highway with light traffic and is proud of his two hour run.
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1932
Page
4
Bennie Strauss, 13, started from Shi ner at 4 a m and rode to Hallettsville for breakfast arriving at 6 30 a m. He rode the concrete highway with light traffic and is proud of his two hour run.
Miss Louise Stach rests from operator duties at the local telephone exchange while enjoying a vacation at home.
Edwin Lichey substitutes as Rt 3 carrier during Mr. Henry Hirsch’s absence while the couple enjoys a vacation with Baytown relatives.
Victoria Texas June 4 Mrs Martin A Ritzen wife of Trinity Lutheran Church pastor is hospitalized with a compound fracture of the right leg above the ankle. She fell from a bench at her home while putting up a swing for her children.
Smith Motor Company in Gonzales Texas advertises Model T Fords in all models at very cheap prices and offers trade for cattle. The notice also mentions Miss Edna Sauer leaving this week for a vacation visit to Columbus.
The Rainbow Trail, sequel to Riders of the Purple Sage, screens at the Palace Theatre this Friday and Saturday. locals urged to catch the western saga reopening with lively period flair and matinee style showings.
Miss Marie Pustka has returned from Our Lady of Lake sanatorium and is now at home in San Antonio.
Funeral held Sunday from family residence for Emanuel Steiner who died June 10 1982 at 9 30 am after long illness. Born March 16 1865 in Austria Hungary he came to the United States in 1898 later settling in Shiner in 1900. Survived by wife Johanna Klier a son Frank 16 and a sister in the old country. Rev J C A Pfenninger conducted service with burial in City Cemetery. Pallbearers named Joe Ermis Peter Noack Rudie Valenta Frank Hodanek Chas Schindler Frank Stock.
We have in our used car stock most every make and model of car. If you want something real good in a car it will pay you to come and see our used car stock. We are prepared to extend convenient terms to you. Mrs. Fred Fietsam of Weimar was a recent guest of relatives.
Lavaca County dairy farmers are urged to cull low producing cows to protect profits. The plan, run with county agents and creamery partners Swift Yoakum Guadalupe Valley Purity Schulenburg Carnation, will weigh milk and feed twice monthly, test milk samples, and record each cow’s profit in a herd book. The agent will advise owners and tailor balanced rations, with a small 25 cent herd book fee and monthly feedback. Contact your county agent with the number of cows on test.
C. P. Cloud and his Lampasas assistants spent the past week in Shiner purchasing wool. They loaded out one car during the period.
A well cared for late model Chevrolet %, ton delivery panel body vehicle offered as an unusual bargain. Promises many miles of good service with favorable terms.
Misses Audrey and Ernestine Kuhn hosted a five table Progressive Heart party from 8 30 to 12 with Irene Dulak winning first prize and Lorene Bednar taking the booby prize. A luncheon with salad and ice course followed at noon. Also noted are steel gravel dump bodies for sale and a camping trip by H G Hollman and son Julius in the Rocky Mountains en route to California.
Sore gums foul breath and loose teeth are described as disgusting. Leto's Pyorrhoes Remedy is highly recommended by leading dentists. Druggists offer money back if it fails. Kuhn's Drug Store.
We express sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindly help after the passing of Chas Albert. Gratitude to Rev Pfenninger and to those who brought flowers. Signed by Mrs Chas Albert and Ida Pearl Coston, his brothers and sisters.
Edwin J. Mikulik joined his family in Milford after weekend duties and visits. Mrs. Mikulik plans Fort Worth travel to relatives as the family closes out several trailers with heavy duty casing far below their north terms.
Mr and Mrs J L Mikulik of San Antonio spent Sunday with relatives. Mrs Mikulik was reelected on the San Antonio public school faculty for the sixth term.
Willie Weber has returned home after a vacation spent with his brother at Goliad. The trip highlighted time away from home and a brief family visit in the Goliad area.
Mrs George Welch of Denton is a guest of her sister Mrs Edgar Wolters. The visit highlights family ties and household hospitality in Denton society circles.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Wolters and Edith visited Clareville on Tuesday for a family outing. The trip highlighted a quiet day with time spent exploring local spots and enjoying each other's company.
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