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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
1
At the last City Council meeting the combination rate for residences with electric range water heater or refrigerator was approved. All service must be registered by one meter. First 20 kilowatts at 12 12 cents, 180 at 3 1 2 cents, over 200 at 3 cents each. Minimum 3.50. 25-3
A large crowd of farmers in Shi ner attended County Agent Parks meeting to learn about the Bankhead act. Heat forced the event to move from City Auditorium to Welhausen Park as Parks, celebrated as an effective explainer, held the session with close attention from attendees.
The Humble Oil and Refining Co launches a broad advertising push in this Gazette issue. See their large ad on another page and call Goetz Service Station for Humble Oil products. Carry a can or two in your car.
At the Business Men's Club regular meeting on Thursday night a discussion on resuming Bargain Days was opened and a committee was appointed to interview all merchants. The appointees are W. H. Striebeck O W. Dreyer Paul Otto Ed Herder and Peter Kuhn.
A community event at Dickson School on June 24 begins at 11 30 am with a barbecue and evening dance. Music by Otto Sander Orchestra and a speaking program with all candidates invited. Proceeds benefit the school.
Wichita Falls candidate for governor Tom F Hunter will go on the air Saturday night June 23 from 9 to 9 30 at WBAP Fort Worth WOAI San Antonio and KPRC Houston in a three station hookup.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Henry Hirsch on the birth announced by Linn Kansas letter for Rev and Mrs Edwin J Hirsch. The message notes a little son born in June with the infant signing his name.
Equipment arrived and staff set for operation at Shiner cannery with Mr and Mrs Robert Claus among first contributors of corn. Miss Pfluger and Mrs W N Garner oversee. tomato and corn canning rules emphasize fresh harvest, early morning gathering, and precise quantities to keep cannery on schedule. The slogan two hours from garden to can guides all crews and strict enforcement aims to regulate the work.
The film Little Miss Marker is held over for three weeks at the New York Paramount. Only two other pictures have enjoyed longer runs there, both being Mae West features.
John G. Konvicka declares his bid for county treasurer of Lavaca County Texas after being appointed to fill the unexpired term by the Commissioners Court. A lifelong Lavaca resident aged 39 and experienced in public service including teaching deputy tax collecting and bookkeeping, he urges voters to support him at the July 28 primary.
At a special school board meeting on Monday night Edwin J. Mikulik was elected principal. In a prior session Miss Jessie Pearl Landers was chosen to fill the lower grade vacancy. The report is by Sect Hollman.
United Dr Martin Luther Church lists Sunday School at 9 and preaching at 10 with no night service. An afternoon service is held at Dreyer at 2 30 p m. Pastor W C Wolfsdorf invites all parishioners to attend.
The annual feast and bazaar by the Catholic Parish of Shiner will be held at Bluecher Park on Sunday July 1. A good dinner will be served at 11 a.m. Adults 25 cents, children 15 cents. Amusements, refreshments, and music on the grounds. Proceeds benefit the Arch-Diocese Orphanage. Committee 27x2.
Regular services scheduled by the Methodist Church with morning worship at 11 o clock and evening service at 8 o clock. Pastor Don Dulaney leads the congregation.
Immanuel Lutheran Church announces a German service this Sunday at 10 20 a m with Confirmation instruction conducted by Pastor A Bohot. The notice identifies the church and pastor and specifies the service time.
The Ladies Aid of the Luthe ran Church will host an ice cream social on the church lawn Friday night June 22. Everyone is invited and ladies are asked to bring lunch. Dolph Filip is enjoying his vacation at home this week.
Kolar-Stanek Post in Lavaca County held a Flag Day event centering on Texas Centennial history. Henry S. Paulus of Yoakum delivered the address praising Texas founders and local builders, urging a robust Centennial celebration. Speakers included Judge Massey and Tom F Hunter, governor candidate, who outlined a Texas recovery program amid tax relief, utility rate reform, and calls for a new dealer in state politics.
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration announced that applications for identification tags for cotton gained prior to June 1, 1934 will be received after June 15. County Agents must forward applications to taggers as they go into the field. Old cotton may move untagged through June under special regulation. Holders should state bale counts and locations when applying. forms available at Shiner Compress, Shiner, J. T. Jaggli, Moulton, or via Hallettsville county agent.
The first bale of the new season and the first to be ginned under the Bankhead law reached the Houston Cotton Exchange, weighing 500 pounds and classed as strict middling. It was grown by Teofilo Garcia of Starr County’s La Grulla community and sold to L. R. C. Towles for $500.
J. C. Blohm, a local garlic buyer, reports that by Monday night June 18 he had purchased 120000 pounds of garlic at a price of three cents per pound.
J C Jones served as master of ceremonies at a veteran post event with a Robert Albrecht loud speaker system allowing sound to reach private homes. The band led by J J Schultz drew praise while Post Commander Henry Lee and adjutant Thomas Hughs organized committees. Many attendees spoke after 8 PM, with Emma Juengermane providing the afters.
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