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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1930
Page
8
H G Coldeney visited the office near closing to report ownership of a pure bred Jersey heifer. The 15 month old animal has a three week old male calf and yields over two gallons of milk daily.
The hospital lists new patients since the last report including Mrs. Frank Smirak of Worthing Miss Marie Pesek of Moulton Miss Alvina Horky of Sweet Home Mrs. Anna Uhlar of Wied and relatives and friends from St. Marys San Antonio Weimar Shiner Dreyer and nearby areas along with newborns and siblings among the documented names.
Mr and Mrs C B Welhausen and Ray have returned from trips to California and Colorado, returning home with reports of their travels.
BF H Cervenka of C B Welhausen Co store is enjoying his vacation. Chas Chovanetz has engaged in substantial personal work in his hometown of Shiner during the week in support of his campaign for County Superintendent of Schools.
Mrs. H. H. Hepler spent last week visiting her mother in Gregory and her brother in McAllen, describing a brief familial trip.
Shiner Chapter No 272 Order of the Eastern Star installed its recently elected officers. Installing officer Miss Mabel Merrem was assisted by Miss Emma Runk. New staff includes Worthy Matron Mrs Ernest Hajek and Worthy Matron W C Schmidt, along with Associate Matron Alvina Wolters and other officers led by Secretary Rudy Valenta and Treasurer Benno Holchak.
One of the best attractions ever released, Only the Brave starring Mary Brian comes to Palace Theatre this Sunday and Monday.
Mrs. E. G. Burke, Miss Roxie Veree and James traveled by car to San Antonio the previous week, returning with no reported incidents.
Mrs. Oscar Lichey and Mrs. A G Lichey were in San Antonio this week as visitors, joining local social rounds and sightseeing outings.
News from Chicago reports Otis Schendel has learned to take off and land at the Aviation School. He is set to fly home in the near future.
Laddie Janecek takes over the position once held by his brother at the Corner Drug Store. The change shifts staff roles as the shop continues its operations in the local community.
Mrs Clyde Hepler enjoys a month long vacation in her home state of California. She experiences leisure time, sightseeing, and regional pleasures during the trip.
J R Mikes is taking his vacation this week as scheduled.
A filling station in the heart of Shiner’s business district is for sale. Interested parties should apply at the Gazette office for information.
San Antonio resident A J Blohm was in town this week, confirming his local ties and presence during a brief visit. The report notes no additional events or affiliations beyond his visit.
The P T A held a regular session last Thursday June 12. A vote of thanks was given to outgoing president Mrs Edgar Wolters after two years of service. Meetings continue through summer on the second Thursday each month with plans for lunch in a vacant building on election day.
Classified advertisement line rates stated at ten cents per line per insertion with a minimum charge of twenty five cents. The notice lists a phone contact as 69 for readers to place or inquire about ads.
Six weeks old pigs offered for sale at two fifty to three dollars each. Apply at L. B. Richter Market.
An advertisement offers Skrobarcek s insect and Cholera exterminator claimed to save chicks and turkeys. Product is marketed by A H Brunkenhoefer with a 29x2 reference.
Jersey cattle listing seeks sale of two heifers bred to purebred Jersey sire. Interested parties should apply to W. H. Oltmanns. Listing notes 26tf as reference.
Louis Trautwein reports the Republican County Executive Committee met in Hallettsville on Saturday and elected Lewis Allen as county chairman. Postmaster Koether joined Trautwein from Shiner. Geo Seydler, once a Shiner resident and now living in East Bernard, was named on the ticket as Republican candidate for Congress from this district.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning for Mrs Annie Mikesh aged 82. Born in Czechoslovakia, she lay in state before burial. A fuller notice is expected next week.
Principal and Mrs J C Jones are comfortably located in the Ad Richter cottage with family notices noting their settled health status and residence arrangements.
May births listed for Rudolf Kurtz, a daughter Helen born May 4. Anton Koncaba, a son Isidor Felix born May 10. Mat Pustka Jr, a son Peter Paul born May 18. Adolf Kloesel Jr, a daughter Adela born May 26. Emil Ritz, a son Emil Jr born May 27.
A solid car load of furniture was unloaded here Tuesday. Part of it was for our local dealers, while trucks were here from 3 neighboring towns, to get their portion. The big car was filled to capacity with beds and springs, evidently this section is planning to sleep easy. Shiner was made the distributing point.
Hops' Wolters visits his mother on his regular weekly trip but arrives on crutches following a swimming pool mishap. He is accompanied home from San Antonio by Edgar Birkman.
Mr and Mrs Ernst Schultz drove to Flatonia Sunday to welcome Miss Helen Schultz and Miss Emily Bozka returning from Galveston as part of a local social greeting and family visit.
The De Luxe Sedan joins the Ford line with an inviting roomy interior and wide doors for easy access. Its signature feature is absence of rear quarter windows for privacy, with luxurious upholstery in brown mohair or tan Bedford cord, mahogany garnish, rear arm rests, and a four inch adjustable front seat moved by a discreet handle. Available in several color combinations.
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