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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
5
The notice identifies Mrs Tillie Fietsam as publisher and provides a contact phone number and mailing details. It notes the publication as a second class mail matter at the Shin er Texas post office under the 1876 act.
Mr and Mrs A B Jung Becker and Robert of Houston spent the weekend here. Miss Mary Ann Baros RN and Madge Dean Ellison RN of San Antonio spent the weekend with homefolks.
Sympathy pours in for Mrs. Charles Sommerlatte as her sister Mrs. Hattie McGrath 59 dies in Houston. Funeral services were held Saturday morning. Recent visitors included Mrs. Peck Welhausen Mrs. Rudy Valenta and Marthalyn Charles Holchak in Marlin last week. Mr and Mrs Chas J Patek and son Mr and Mrs Johnnie Jemelka and daughter Edwin Kercho and Joseph Patek spent last Wednesday in Austin and San Marcos.
A compact advertisement touts Good Penn motor oil as offering superior quality at any price, promoting Western Auto Associate Store as the retailer. The spot emphasizes product excellence and availability.
The Catholic Ladies Aid met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Ed Fischnar's home with guests Mesdames Aug Stock Mary Streng Emil Wesselsky Minnie Seidenberger and John Degenhardt present. Prizes went to John Degenhardt John Kasper Aggie Fischner Ben Fehrenkamp and Ben Novak. Two new members joined Mary Strong and Minnie Seidenberger. Mr E A Dreyer arrived Monday to accompany his wife and Patricia back from a visit to Shiner.
Supt and Mrs Kasper of Flatonia were Shiner guests Sunday. Mrs Eula Schultz and Mrs Edwin Pohler returned to Austin Monday to resume studies at Texas University. Frank Adamcik and daughters of Oklahoma City visited here during the past week.
The Rambler shares light local musings on town life including farming schemes, parade memories, soft ball under lights, and a recent Brewers loss. Notes reference Shiner High School Band, Tom Tom parade, 7 up and tomato juice, Busch and his Hoboes, and players Michalec Garbade Strauss Baker. More Ramblings promised next week.
Dr. and Mrs. E. Schlottmann and children of Gonzales spent the weekend with Mrs. Aug. Schramm. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Malina and daughter of Houston visited relatives and friends here and in Cuero.
The seventh annual Wolters Herder family reunion gathered over 150 members at Wolters Park in Schulenburg. Charles Herder Sr. presided as retiring president, Albert Wolters of Austin was elected president, Fritz Herder of Yoakum named VP, Stella Wolters Russell re elected secretary treasurer, and new directors include Oscar Wolters Schulenburg C C Welhausen Yoakum and Ed Wolters Shiner. Plans discussed for Schulenburg as permanent meeting site and for a two acre plot near Industry where the original Wolters home stood.
An informal prompt invites readers to visit Marburgers Beauty Shop and use the provided phone number 4 for inquiries or appointments. The note serves as a simple directory style reminder rather than a full feature.
The Midway Home Demonstration Club gathered at Mrs. E. K. Robbins home on Monday May 26 with seven members and four visitors and Miss Pfeiffer present. Members discussed canning vegetables including beets carrots and string beans. Vlasta Schovassa won the club contest and a lunch with ice cream was served. The next meeting is June 27 at Mrs. John Bares home with canning chickens on the agenda.
Advertisement for Star Sulphurous Compound to add to drinking water for poultry. Claims to kill germs and worms during germ period, eliminate blood sucking lice mites fleas and blue bugs, and reduce disease and egg loss. SHINER DRUG COMPANY.
Skeletal ad copy promises relief for gums that itch burn or look unsightly. It asserts a druggist will return money if the first bottle fails to satisfy. Ends with an offer tied to the product LeTo's.
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