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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
1
A large gathering at Shiner City Hall discussed securing a state bonded warehouse for Shiner. The group also debated corn costs, estimating about 1.30 per bushel. John Syamken resigned as president. John Elsik elected as successor. Farmers demand equal value for their labor.
The Chautauqua companies touring the country face deficits in towns like Shiner Yoakum and Eagle Lake as advance ads promise educational value yet large guarantees suggest private gain. Construction on the new Baptist Church proceeds rapidly and may finish by week’s end.
Members of the Bluecher Park Verein are summoned to meet at the park on Sunday June 20 1920 at 3 p m to discuss disposing of the park for best advantage including sale to the city or long term rental to specified parties.
At the last regular meeting the following officers were elected for the ensuing year. A. G. Lichey, W. M., Wm. Wendtland, Jr, Sr. Warden, W. Paul, Jr. Werden, G. W. Eschenburg, Secretary, E. F. Wolters, Treasurer, Theo. Rogge, Tyler.
Expressing heartfelt gratitude to Rev Wolfsdorf for comforting words and to those who sent floral offerings. Col Atkinson of Gonzales visited Shiner last Monday, attended the American Legion celebration, and called at the sanctum. He is a candidate for Gonzales County Attorney.
Shiner chapter No. 272 Order of the Eastern Star installed new officers at a June 8 1920 meeting. Miss Emma Runk served as installing officer and the roster includes W M Ernestine Mergenthaler W P C J Garbade A M Henrietta Wolters conductress and others led by sentinel Emma Runk.
Benefit program at the Opera House Tuesday night features Mrs Joe Hughs as directress with Stella Wolters Mildred Fry James Michna and P A Wendtland in violin clarinet and soloist roles. Admission 25 and 35 cents. Public warning on reckless driving included.
A Ford Sedan carrying Joseph Kopecky, Jr. and four relatives from Hallettsville and Shiner was struck by a Sap passenger train at a crossing near Shiner Wednesday around 3 pm. Five occupants were injured, with Mary Strauss severely hurt and unconscious, others sustaining varying injuries. The engineer stopped the train and took the injured to Shiner hospital.
The Laas well near Wellersburg progresses toward oil as leases on tract No. 2 near Vienna move to active work. A loaded lumber shipment arrived Tuesday and two more derricks are anticipated. Drilling is to begin on four tracts within lease No. 2 with one well per tract. Oil Men visited Monday and are hopeful though warn multiple trial wells may be needed before results emerge.
The advertisement promotes Fen tress River Resort in Fentress Texas offering screened tent houses with floors and plain canvas tents, a modern bath house, a highly rated swimming pool, fishing, and a shaded campground. Manager A. A. Lowery invites visitors to avoid sun at seaside resorts.
The Kolar Stanek Post 201 American Legion staged a Monday celebration in Shiner marked by sunrise bugle calls and cannon salutes. A parade led by Jack Henkhaus featured military bands, naval and army participants, floats, and a Liberty Bell symbol, with Red Cross and Civic League entries drawing cheers.
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