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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
5
Shiner resident O. T. Meyer was elected district executive committeeman at the ninth district American Legion convention held in Cuero. Shiner was chosen as the next meeting place, with Olin Culberson of Edna elected assistant district executive committeeman as delegates from 21 of 27 posts attended. An equally large crowd attended the district Legion auxiliary meeting.
Among the Shiner buddies at tending the district convention of the American Legion at Cuero Sunday were Joe Herman Hugo Albrecht Leon Maecker Ben Schulz Joe Ritz Curt Messer Ad Wegener Ad Darilek Alfred Stoeltje Jacob Slama Robert Dornak Ernest and Julius Schultz Edwin Othold O S T Meyer Henry Klos Frank Paris and John Othold. Mrs Ernest Schultz was present at the session representing the Shiner Legion Auxiliary convening at the same time.
The June 1906 item reports about 5000 people at the park on Sunday with trains of 1 coaches from Yoakum Shiner Gonzales and other points. Shiner and La Grange bands performed as visitors packed the restaurants and boats. Gambrinus sold about sixty fewer kegs due to the crowd.
Mrs. F M Wagner hosted a Monday afternoon bridge party at home with out of town guests Mrs Steve Holchak Robstown and Mrs F L Wilson Galveston. Prizes included lingerie keepsakes high score went to Mrs Leon Maker high cut to Mrs Hugh Koether guest prize to Mrs F L Wilson. A salad course was served.
Present prices list for Creamery products: Sweet cream 28 cents per pound butter fat No 1 cream 12 cents No 2 cream 9 cents. A 3 cent per pound butter fat pickup charge on route. Payments due after each delivery. Purity Creamery.
A Thursday night ice cream social on the Lutheran Church lawn drew a large crowd and a very enjoyable evening. Charles Kasper and his orchestra contributed notably with fine music, and receipts totaled 90.25 dollars.
Lupe's orchestra will play at Legion Park Pavilion in Shiner on Sunday June 21. New oak floor installed and everyone is invited to attend.
A F Polak and daughters Herma Lee and Evelyn spent last week on the coast in a seaside outing.
Bennie Zimmermann orders his Gazette changed to Camp Bullis Fort Sam Houston where he is stationed for six weeks in the Reserved Officers Training Corps. The Technoscope at A and M College reports Zimmermann as business manager and a copy is acknowledged.
Judge Lichey records announce the birth of a son on May 25 to Mr and Mrs Joe Macha cek a daughter Virginia born May 30 to Mr and Mrs Jim Kraus kopf a son John Edward born May 15 to Mr and Mrs Frank J Kalisek and a daughter Agnes Mary born May 22 to Mr and Mrs Charles Jansky all listed in the local register with dates and parents.
Miss Frances Schaefer of San Antonio spent the past week with her mother Mrs. Wm Schaefer visiting relatives and enjoying local sights during her stay.
J. R. Mikes and his wife spent a few days last week in San Antonio, enjoying the respite away from home.
B J Novak urges immediate life insurance saying several applicants died before benefits. Mrs E A Zappe has recovered enough to go home after surgery. Judge C C Clamp and Mrs Clamp of San Antonio visited Mrs Wm Schaeffer last week.
Mrs Geo Young of Hallettsville and her son Jim McDonald Young and family of Dallas spent Sunday with F J Schlapota and wife.
Duchess Selma Rogge of the House of Rogge, Duchess of Shiner, was photographed at the Yoakum Tom-Tom and appeared in several leading daily papers of the state, a pardonable pride for Shiner's charming representative.
Houston saluted Shiner on KTRH Wednesday night with Mayor Runk in attendance and a strong on air presentation by O B T Meyer. Kenney of the Houston Chamber added prestige while static hampered reception in Shiner. Messages from statewide readers signaled a successful educational program sponsored by the Houston Chamber and major city merchants.
The highway to Yoakum is closed and traffic detours from Shiner via the old road passing Midway. Concrete topping on Highway 109 is now a reality rather than a future plan.
Color filled fast moving fun promises excitement as Whoope plays at the Palace Theatre with lively music and energetic scenes aimed at drawing a big crowd to enjoy a stylish cinema experience.
O. S. T. Meyer went to Houston for a Shiner broadcast accompanied by his wife and Mrs. W. J. Konecny.
The paper reports the funeral for Adolf Klaus age 76 to be held at 1 o'clock Wednesday in Shiner. Klaus died at Hallettsville. A fuller obituary will follow next week.
Kermit Gibbons preached two splendid sermons at the Methodist church last Sunday occupying his father’s former appointments. During his Shiner visit he was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Chas Chovanetz.
R J Strauss came back Tuesday from Galveston. He was away on a brief visit and returned to report his activities and any news gathered during the trip.
The sudden death of John Bolech Sr occurred at his daughter Mrs. Frank Mazac’s home early Wednesday morning. He collapsed from a heart attack after breakfast. Funeral planned for 9:30 at Mazac home then Catholic church with burial in Shiner Catholic cemetery. He was 81 years old. A fuller notice will be issued next week.
An Idaho girl advertised for a husband and married him. The cost of the ad and wedding was $11. Within a year the husband died, leaving a life policy of $11,000. The Exchange notes some still say advertising pays.
Mrs J W Ripple and daughter Elsie of Sealy and Mrs William Herman Lindeman of New York, sisters of Mr F J Schlapota, will visit in Shiner with Mr and Mrs F J Schlapota today and tomorrow.
Tuesday night the Shiner Chapter 272 Order of the Eastern Star installed its officers for the coming year. Installing officer Mrs. Millie Hajek praised past patron W. C. Schmidt and presented him a past patron pin. Officers named include Leonida Valenta, Lassie Wolters, Arno Wagner, Tommie Amsler, Cora Lichey, Lillie Wendtland, Emma Runk, Isabel Thulemeyer, Lizzie Rogge, Mae Hughs, Ella E. Lane, Mabel Merrem, Ophelia Rogge, Alma Chandler, Hettie Buske, Hilda Messer, and others.
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