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Shiner Gazette

Location

Shiner, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1940

Page

5

Prediction and coaching notes from Texas league neighbors

W F Logan nicknamed Bubba forecasts a South Central Texas League playoff featuring Gonzales Indians and Loling Red Wings. John E Latham will coach Fla tonia next season, backed by George Hawkes of the Flatonia Argus. Jack Wilson struck out 20 in an 8-5 Goliad Missions win. Bubba Olle to Houston for eye surgery. he is Ed Olle’s nephew.

W. F. Logan Bubba Gonzales Indians Loling Red Wings Gonzales John E. Latham Mason Flatonia Latham Hill County Southwest Texas State Teachers College Thorndale Marble Falls George Hawkes Flatonia Argus Jack Wilson Goliad Missions Corpus Christi Club Bubba Olle Schulenburg Houston Ed Olle University of Texas

New natural gas pipeline planned in Louisiana project

United Gas Pipe Line Company advances a 35 mile 12 inch line from Livette field southwest of Houma to near St. Rose to augment supply for New Orleans area customers. Construction faces marshland, bayous, and river crossings with submarine pipe sections and a three phase layout using three crews.

Shreveport New Orleans United Gas Pipe Line Company Livette Houma Mississippi River St. Rose Baton Rouge Lizette Lake Long Louisiana South Louisiana Lirettefield Bayou Terrebone Long Lake Gulf Natural Gas Corporation Houston, Texas Bayou Des Allemandes Mathews Des Allemandes Parades

Henry Ford to Offer 20000 Farm Management Scholarships

Henry Ford announces at least 20000 scholarships through the National Farm Youth Foundation for study in farm management and engineering. The program blends home study with on farm training and offers salaried job opportunities, targeting 18 to 25 year old American youths living or working on farms in Texas enrollment led by Buske & Buske Tractor Co in Shiner.

Henry Ford National Farm Youth Foundation Ford Ferguson - Sherman Manufacturing Corporation Edsel Ford Ford Motor Company Buske & Buske Tractor Company Shiner, Tex

Sadler proposes oil fire barrier to slow invasion at Rio Grande

Austin June 14 Crude oil would be floated into the Rio Grande and set aflame to halt invasion. Railroad Commissioner Jerry Sadler told Secretary Harold Ickes that even 10 wells releasing oil could create a burning barrier hundreds of feet high and burn for as long as oil flowed, a tactic he says could have been used by the French on French rivers.

Austin Rio Grande United States Mexico Jerry Sadler Texas Interior Harold Ickes Sadler Yates Seine Oise Morne

Cardinals Baseball School Returns to Cuero Soon

The St. Louis Cardinals plan to hold their baseball school again in Cuero with dates to be announced. In 1938 the program drew over 200 boys from South Texas, reflecting strong regional interest.

St. Louis Cardinals Cuero St. Louis South Texas

No greater hope in right thinking and acting quoted Faith

The quotes urge steadfast fidelity in daily deeds and noble virtue. Mary Baker Eddy advocates right thinking, acting, and grace, while Bonaventure praises constant fidelity in small tasks as heroic virtue.

Mary Baker Eddy

Bunjes 4-H Club Elects Delegate for A and M College

The Bunjes 4-H Club girls held their final meeting of the term on Thursday June 13 1940 with sponsor present. President led, secretary called roll noting vacation plans. Minnela Huber was elected the club delegate to A and M College. meeting adjourned.

Minnela Huber A & M College

Miss Indianola Burke Visits Mrs Roberson in Luling

Miss Indianola Burke visited Mrs Vera Roberson at Luling Sunday to share news and greetings. The casual visit showcased social ties within the community and highlighted local acquaintance between notable residents.

Indianola Burke Vera Roberson Luling

Bride-Elect Nora Glatzert Honored At Shower

Miss Nora Glatzert was honored with a miscellaneous bridal shower on Monday afternoon June 10 at the home of Mrs. Walter Glatzert. Ada Rae Brunkenhoefer presided over the bride's book with Elvera Mueller assisting. about sixty guests attended and Rice was thrown as Nora entered. Marty Nolikamper and G zert led the honoree to the chair. Readings were given by Mrs. Clement Sofka and Mrs. Woodrow Mladenka. Gifts were displayed in an adjoining room and refreshments of sandwiches cake cookies kolaches and tea were served.

Nora Glatzert Edwin Glatzert Walter Glatzert Ada Rae Brunkenhoefer Elvera Mueller Elvéra Mueller Marty, Nolikamper G Zert Clement Sofka Woodrow Mladenka

Fidelity in Small Things and Great

Henry Van Dyke states that fidelity means daring to be true in both small and grand matters, emphasizing consistent integrity as a guiding principle across all aspects of life.

Henry van Dyke

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