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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1940
Page
7
Hy Goetz Goodyear dealer asserts the Marathon tire has logged billions of highway miles and remains a satisfactory product. He notes middle class buyers favor two or four tire sets for older cars, cites a lifetime guarantee, free inspection, and safety checks such as wheel alignment and braking to maximize tire life.
Mrs Theo Dierkson and Margaret spent last week in Floresville. Oldrich Stiborek of Randolf Field left for Channel Field in Chicago. Mr and Mrs C E Hazen of Houston spent the weekend with relatives here. They were accompanied home by Alfred Novak who has employment in Houston. Mr and Mrs Bodo Hole camp and Mr and Mrs Udo Hart of Boerne spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs C M Koer ner. Mrs J W Spradley and Mrs R E Mittanek of San Benito spent last week in the Agnes Fischner home. Mr and Mrs Joe Valis and family, Mrs T J Husinecky, Mrs Ann Rybak and son Victor James spent Monday in Port Lavaca.
Laddie Daniel Vrazel celebrated his fifth birthday at his parents home in Kokernot on Sunday. Delicious refreshments were served and the honoree received many presents. Attending were Mr. John Kovalcik, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Kovalcik, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vrazel, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ermis, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pesek and Adolph, Mrs. Angeline Polasek, Miss Helen Polasek, and Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Siegel.
Shiner hosted Victoria on an off schedule day and pulled away after a 3 2 lead. Victoria pitcher E Ozuna lasted 7 2/3 innings allowing 10 runs on 6 hits while Stanzel added 3 hits and 2 runs for Shiner. Kasparek worked 5 innings yielding 6 hits as Littlefield earned the win with 3 1/3 scoreless frames.
The 4-H Girls and sponsors met in the county court room with Home Demonstration Agent Miss Pfeiffer who announced a 4-H camp at Blucher Park Shiner June 26 and 27 starting 2 p m with food bedding and personal items. Delegates Anita Haas Lonnie Sustr Minnie Huber and sponsor Mrs George Rektorik were named with officers Minola Huber Dorothy Hirsch Lonnie Sustr and Elsie Hajek. meeting adjourned.
Miss Dorothy Jean Blohm attended a picnic at Monthalia last Thursday and will serve as principal of the Monthalia school for the upcoming term. Co. Atty. Wm. Allen was a business visitor here Monday.
Dr B B Harris of Denton Texas recalls a fishing trip where no lure worked until a 23 inch five and a half pound bass leaped into the boat. His partner struggled to subdue the massive fish in calm contrast to a day of poor catching.
Government loans under the Tenant Purchase Act will be taken until July 6. Tenant farmers may obtain application blanks from the County Agent's office in the Hasslettsville Courthouse. The loans carry 3 percent interest to cover the purchase price and improvements.
The twelfth annual Falfurrias rodeo and Fourth of July celebration, sponsored by the local American Legion post, is shaping up to exceed 1939 attendance and program records. Workmen finish a new lighting system for two night shows on July 3 and 4, with a main performance and barbecue.
Mr and Mrs Henry Strauss and daughters of Cuero Mr and Mrs Julius Kutach and sons of Worthing Mr and Mrs Victor Kutac and daughter of Yoakum Bennie Strauss of Victoria and Otto Strauss Jr of Hallettsville spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Otto Strauss.
Edwin E Kloesel announces his candidacy for re election to the office of Justice of the Peace for Precinct No 3 Lavaca County subject to the Democratic primary in July. He is finishing his first term and pledges faithful impartial service with an honest prompt and statutory discharge of duties, asking voters for their support.
Breeding Farm offers White Leghorn baby chicks and also Black Minorcas and Rhode Island Red chicks for sale. Price lists available by writing to Old Sweet Home White Leghorn Farm Hallettsville Texas Rt. 4 Box 226 or by phone 907F21.
1931 Forder Model A Town Sedan with a new motor exchange new paint and tires Boehm's Motor Sales Ford Dealer promotes the used car at the dealership listing details and contact information for potential buyers.
Miss Regina Seidenberger, a bride of next week, was honored with a miscellaneous bridal shower at Mrs. Milton Westphal's home Sunday afternoon from 3 to 5. Rice greeted her upon arrival as "I Love You Truly" played by Amelia Mary Strauss of Hallettsville. Guests, about 60, registered in Mary Lee Fietsam's bridal register as daisies and maline adorned the room. Refreshments of cakes, sandwiches, and iced tea were served.
The Catholic Youth Organization met June 13 in the Parish Hall. Alphonse Mikes led a prayer and gave a talk on the general points of conducting a meeting. Sodal ity manuals and diplomas were distributed. plans for an Inter Parish Dance were announced pending date.
Mr Hugo Seim of Yoakum spent Sunday with his son Mr Gus Seim, detailing a family visit in the local area.
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