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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
4
Warns that headaches biliousness and bad breath signal faulty elimination leading to constipation. Urges using spicy vegetable BLACK-DRAUGHT, an intestinal tonic laxative, to stimulate lazy bowels. Claims millions of packages sold as proof of merit.
A local ice cream assortment offers eight flavors including Vanilla Strawberry Orange Pineapple Banana Nut Cherry Nut Chocolate Showered and Fruit Salad and also lists fresh vanilla and Chocolate frozen malt. The note invites customers to choose freely at the Shiner Drug Co.
The Children of Mary Sodality will hear confessions of members at 4 p m next Saturday followed by a body Holy Communion during the second Mass and immediately after. Young men are invited to attend for better parish youth acquaintance and a C Y O discussion.
Local dealer Frank Schovaszja Jr of Shiner Texas touts an ingenious grasser that attaches to cultivators to pull small grass and weeds from the center of rows. The device is billed as a top labor saver with a money back guarantee after one day’s use.
The Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Gus Zander's home on Friday June 16 with 11 members and one visitor. Miss Pfeiffer missed due to another meeting. a new member joined. The roll call used canned fruit and fruit juices. Minutes were read and approved. Recreation lasted ten minutes with Mrs. Henry Menke winning. A piano piece by Mrs. Anton Baros and a reading by Miss Lanel Sommerlatte entertained all. The Council Delegate delivered a compelling report. Mrs. Homer Sommerlatte was elected for the A. and M. short course in July. The program for Hallettsville on June 29–30 was read. all are welcome to attend. The next meeting is July 7 at Mrs. Anton Baros's home. visitors welcome.
Mrs Leo Strauss and her children Annette Amelia Mary Leo Jr and Joe Novak of Hallettsville attended the social honoring Msgr Netardus at the Parish Hall Tuesday night Miss Clarice Hollmann left for South America to spend the summer with her parents and will return for the fall University term Ray Broz visited homefolks then returned to Legion Monday
Ralph Gresham, 19, tied to multiple robberies after confessing in Hallettsville. Fingerprint match linked Thorndale April 18 robbery to his June 14 Peoples State Bank holdup in Boling area. Identifications by Thorndale witnesses confirmed. Additional crimes include a Conroe service station theft and a Los Angeles gambling loss. Trial set for Cameron in September. $100 missing cash recovered from a cigarette case in the car.
Blue Bonnet 42 Club met Tuesday evening at 6 30 in City Lunch Room with Mrs Ray Broz hosting. A tray lunch at 8 featured cake kolaches and ice tea. Prizes went to Mrs Emil Balusek high score and Mrs Herbert Runk cut prize. guest prize to Mrs C B Strattmann. Next gathering June 27 at 2 30 p m with Mrs Otto Fissler. Also notes: Miss Veronica Bacaig visiting in Houston. Miss Irene Bonorden daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Bonorden underwent appendicitis surgery. Supt and Mrs C Kasper of Flatonia were in Shiner Sunday.
The Modern Priscellas held a Thursday evening swimming party at Sulphur Park followed by a picnic lunch under the trees. Attendees included Gussie Mae Eschenburg Aline Zappe Beatrice Zappe Geneva Seim Eileen Heinsohn Mrs Hu Frers Carlos Dean Monroe Leonard Valek Dr J Turek Ben Grill Edwin Darilek Walter Glatzert Mr and Mrs Max Wolters and Mr and Mrs James Buske.
Shiner Drug Company sells Black Hawk Ointment with a guarantee to relieve itching from Athlete's Foot Eczema Itch Ringworm or sore feet. Jar price 50c and 1.00. Advertisement notes a 21-16tc reference.
A compact quotation emphasizes faith that right makes might and urges steadfast duty as understood. The piece highlights moral resolve guiding action and civic responsibility as core values. The vivid call presents a timeless ethical stance attributed to Lincoln.
Victor Garbade and Ray Wel hausen made a business trip to Brenham Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Nelson. Miss Ruby Nelson of Gillett Mr. and Mrs. Otto Reichardt of Cat Springs visited with Mrs. S. A. Thulemeyer Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff L. Mikulik are spending a part of their vacation in New Orleans. Mrs. Mary Fuller arrived to spend awhile with Shiner friends. Mrs. R. E. Tait and daughter of Columbus were recent guests in the E. J. Pohler home.
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