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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1924
Page
1
Dr John A Held begins a series at the Baptist Church next Sunday with services at 11 am and 8 pm each night. He will show slides from his recent tour of Stockholm France Italy Germany and the Holy Land, and will preach nightly all week.
The Lavaca County Democratic Executive Committee met June 16 with seven of eight members present to select a July primary ticket and set campaign expenses. W T Bagby was elected to fill Precinct 1 vacancy caused by O Ellis resignation. No runoff for county and precinct officers. the candidate with the most votes in the July 26 election becomes the party nominee. T J Ponton acted as proxy for J C Blohm of Shiner.
The State Luther League will hold its annual session next Sunday at United Dr Martin Luther Church. The services will be the same as announced several weeks ago.
Hallettsville citizens gathered Wednesday afternoon to promote a Firemen’s celebration on June 23 with Shiner expected to attend. They praised a Moonshine band and a dignified, jovial booster turnout, predicting a strong crowd. Plan to visit the County Capital on the 23rd.
Operative patients at the Dr. F. M. Wagner Hospital the past week included Miss Marie Lahodney Mesdames O C Burkett Albert Simper Koncaba and Kalisek and Mr Willie Boehm of Moulton.
Mrs. Walter Muecke hosted a Five Hundred party last Thursday afternoon with five tables in play. Mrs. R. H. Valenta won high score with only one loss, and Mrs. E. J. Henkhaus earned consolation with a cream pitcher. Guests included Vic tor Wolters, T. J. Ponton, Louis Fink, R. H. Valenta, B. R. Holchak, J. C. and A. J. Blohm, L. Valenta, A. A. Darilek, F. M. Wagner, Otto Dreyer, W. J. Tomasco, A. L. Fuller, Ed Gehrels, Ballard Fry of Austin, and Misses Johnnye Ponton, Elsie Dziewas, Nora Huebner, Lzonida Schuhmann, Mabel Merrem, and Sue Rossy of San Antonio.
Local market reports fresh roasting ears and tomatoes available this week. Shoppers can find produce at morning stalls, with prices varying by size and ripeness. Local sellers emphasize peak freshness and seasonal availability.
The first week of the Summer normal has passed with eighty eight students enrolled for work and about twenty children in primary instruction. Teachers are placed in suitable boarding, with schedules completed and books secured as a week of splendid work is accomplished.
The school and town say they can fit twenty or thirty more students but express satisfaction with current patronage. They hope the remaining seven weeks will be as pleasant as the first week demonstrated.
The notice invites all to visit the school and town and encourages businessmen to advertise their goods in any preferred way, noting some have already done so.
On Wednesday mornings from 7 to 7 15 A M a weekly general assembly is planned. Students are urged to attend and to present any talents whether singing reading or entertainment. A male quartet is also encouraged to participate and perform.
More students are expected in the coming weeks and notes about the summer normal will be published weekly. The paper thanks Shiver Gazette editor for copies donated last week and J. C. Blohm and Son for the fans. The donations aid a busy season for this type of work. Reporter.
Louis Schiidt and family of Beeville visited Shiner last week on business and were joined on the return trip by Miss Emily Schmidt.
Mrs Louis Fink entertained Monday afternoon in her home for her sister Miss Sue Rossy of San Antonio. Four tables of Mah Jongg were played with a salad course and red mint cups. Nora Huebner won first prize, Miss Johnnye Ponton was consolation, Mrs Walter Muecke booby and Miss Rossy guest prize. Other guests included Mesdames Holchak Valenta Wagner Wolters Henkhaus Valenta Darilek Fry of Austin Hughs Schuhman Thulemeyer Herder Striebeck.
The Five Hundred Club enjoyed a Friday gathering hosted by Mrs. B. R. Holchak featuring a white and yellow motif and Shasta Daisy decor. First prize ivory picture frame went to Mrs. Victor Wolters. booby prize powder puff to Miss Sue Rossy of San Antonio. Salad and ice cream served on flower-adorned trays to a list of members and guests. Reporter. tar1
H. E. Kunath and wife with cousins Mr. W. A. Schubert and wife of Rockdale returned Monday from a vacation in the valley visiting Point Isabel and Matamoros Mexico.
Sister M Theresa Halletts ville W R Annan Flatonia Mrs M E Quebedgaux Her bert Pieper Erwart Rabb Moul on Mary Kutac Sweet Home Elevora Voskamp New Um Edythe Gray Yoakum Herbert Pohler Alice Pohler Frank Kubala Shiner. Fourteen towns and ten counties are represented in the enrollment and the total attendance as we go to press is 96.
Mr C J Wendel of the San Antonio Music Co and pipe organ distributor visits with his daughter Miss Elizabeth at the R Wendel home. He says Shirer is improving wonderfully and praises the street improvements.
Latest from Oil Well Tassler No 1 reports the well at 1500 feet with favorable formations. Owners express strong optimism as deeper drilling continues and prospects for a productive strike improve.
John Wurm announces his bid for Lavaca County Tax Collector in the July Democratic Primary. A Koerth native and former Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4, he pledges full-time dedication to duties if elected and asks voters for support in casting their ballots.
Mrs. A Dilly of San Angelo is visiting Mr and Mrs C S T Meyer, accompanying relatives during a short stay in the city.
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