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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1928
Page
1
Yorktown townsfolk praised hospitality as the Shiner Boosters caravan stopped for lunch. Attendees found the feast included not only food but even cigarettes, chewing gum, and candy, celebrated as exemplary local courtesy at Yorktown’s Little World’s Fair.
Hallettsville invites residents and visitors to join the American Legion event on Independence Day. Local organizers welcome families for a community celebration with activities, fireworks, and patriotic air. Public safety and scheduling details available at the town hall.
Our own Congressman J. J. Mansfield of Columbus will speak at Shiner Fair tomorrow Friday at 1 00 am. The event aims to discuss local concerns and Mansfield’s plans if re elected.
The second Booster Trip toured Dilworth Gonzales Waelder Flatonia La Grange Weimar Schulenburg and Moulton last Thursday. Citizens welcomed the caravan enthusiastically and photographed the entire group in Weimar as they refused to release the smiling crowd.
The La Grange Journal notes Shiner’s community fair to run Wednesday June 20 through Saturday June 23. It urges Texas residents to visit at least one day, enjoy two bands, and return home in the evening. The piece promotes local cooperation and anticipates a high quality fair.
A caravan of about 60 people led by Mayor Runk and Chamber Secretary T J Ponton arrived in Yorktown in 22 cars to publicize the Shiner Fair for June 2023. They staged a band concert at Riedel and Main, then dined in the park and handed out cigars and candy. Local officials hosted the entertainment and urged residents to attend the event.
Otto Schmidt of Houston spent a weekend as a visitor in Shiner enjoying local sights and hospitality during a short stay.
A 1927 Ford Roadster with bumpers spare and new rubber for sale. It has only been run a short time and requires a small cash payment with the balance due monthly. Smith Motor Co of Gonzales Texas offers this vehicle.
About twenty carloads of Shiner boosters visited Nordheim Tuesday morning to announce Shiner Agricultural Fair dates June 20 to 23. The visiting party, lively and accompanied by a band, strung Fair pennants along Broadway from the O and N store to the drugstore. Nordheim View notes Shiner plans a well timed event likely to attract regional visitors, with many locals expected to attend.
Misses Irma Morgenroth and Emily Fischer of Houston returned to their home Sunday after a brief vacation in Shiner.
Townwide fair mood as attendees from adjoining counties converge for two days of entertainment and events. Roads funnel visitors to Shiner for a festive celebration suitable for all ages.
A numerously signed petition was presented to Commissioners Court last Monday asking for a $200,000 road bond election for Shiner Precinct. The notice of hearing of petition appears elsewhere in this issue. Surely there will be no protest. We must get our section out of the mud.
Reverend T. H. Crowder will lead both morning and evening services at the Methodist Church next Sunday. Public cordial invites attendance at both sessions.
Mrs W P Faulkner and her baby along with Miss Virgie Monroe arrived Friday night from Houston.
The new high school is fast taking attractive shape with inside toilets, concrete stairways, and gas heating. Domestic science and manual training rooms will not be equipped this year though spaces are ready. The vocational department, spacious library, and stage need only minor additions. The old cottage will move to the new campus for Music and Expression, boosting pride during Fair week.
A 1927 Chevrolet Coupe with license, spare parts, bumpers, meter and numerous extras. The car had about one thousand miles on it and was sold from a new car with a sun down payment and balance.
The 1928 1929 Shiner Public School faculty includes T H Leslie superintendent and science, Chas Chovanetz principal distory geometry, Mrs Eula Schultz algebra Latin book keeping, Miss Arlene Saunders English, F A Lloyd vocational agriculture, with grades taught by Mrs T H Leslie seventh grade, Miss Tumblinson sixth, Mrs F A Lloyd fifth, Miss Selma Kasper fourth, Miss Kathleen Goodin third, Miss Willie Menke second, Miss Edna Reischel primary. Music by Mrs A Thulemeyer and expression by Miss Lucile Schultz. School starts about September tenth in a new sixteen room building. Pupils seeking attendance should ensure health regulations are met and report to H Leslie, Denham Bldg., Denver, Colo. Also contains ads for Man's Corn Harvester and Pension information for Spanish War Veterans.
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