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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1932
Page
8
Buyers compare low priced cars lifting hoods counting cylinders and favor six cylinders over four or eight. America backs this by buying more six cylinder Chevrolets since January 1 than all fours and eights under $1000 combined. Higher cylinders mean less economy in gas oil and upkeep.
Pictured is Gipsy Smith Jr world famous evangelist born in a Gypsy tent. He drew co operation of five Gonzales churches to secure him. He preaches twice daily at 10 am and 8 pm in an open air meeting between the First Baptist and First Methodist churches. All neighboring towns invited to hear him. Also showing The Lost Squadron melodrama at The Palace Sunday and Monday.
Emil Hinze and wife with F. W. Hinze and family traveled with Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Klosterman on a recent Houston Galveston visit. They report Oscar Hinze doing nicely.
Gas patrons are warned that gas will be cut off next Thursday afternoon June 30 from 2 30 to 3 30. Water heaters should be shut off. Commissioner Bukett, who recently repaired roads and culverts in his precinct, reported flood and tornado efforts concluded and conditions improving.
Mrs. Callie Fry moves from Amster flats to the Brieger home. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hepler relocate to Fry’s vacated apartment. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Denmark move to the Hepler bungalow to take possession of their cottage recently purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wagner.
F W Picha and sons F J Jr and Davies Mrs John Chumchal and son Louis traveled to Austin on Wednesday. They were joined back home by their daughter Bettie who has stayed there for three weeks.
Mr and Mrs James Michna announce their pleasant relocation to a new residence in San Antonio and request a change of address notification in the Gazette.
In memory of Mrs Sophia Fehner who died June 24 1931 a grandchild Edna Indorf writes of loss. Found item a black bathing suit between Sulphur Park and Shiner. Harold Rubin planning to travel to Indiana via Chicago seeks a travelling companion. He can arrange return transport via Rubin's Store for details.
News from Rk J Strauss says he is confined to the hospital in Marlin unable to move except in a wheelchair.
Sunday June 26 rally begins 1 PM with office seeker speeches. 2 to 4 PM ask candidates questions. 4 PM baseball Shiner vs Yoakum. Schultz's day and night music. big barbecue dinner and refreshments. District Ginners Convention at Schulenburg noted attendance by several locals. Mrs McMurray Sr improving after West Columbia trip. Cuero Record.
Mr and Mrs Benno Holczak are visiting Houston friends, detailing a social trip. The note highlights the couple's travel plans and their hospitality circle in Texas.
After the devotional hour the Methodist Sunday School elected officers. Re elected were Mrs. Ernest Hajek President Mrs. Arno Wagener Vice President Miss Mae Rogge Secretary A new Treasurer post went to Mrs. A H Kaspar Mrs. Ella E Lane was re elected teacher with Miss Selma Rogge as substitute Also noted visits from Wilson by Mr and Mrs H B Crosby and daughters Natalie Marie Lois and Marjorie Formerly Miss Hilda Trautwein Mrs Crosby recalled by many friends A hospital to home transfer for Mrs Hugo Koehler of Yoakum after emergency appendicitis operation
The following are the new officers of Shiner Chapter No 272 O E S: Worthy Matron Mrs Hilda Messer Worthy Patron W Schmidt Associate Patron Mrs Tommie Amsler Associate Patron Arno Wagener Secretary Mrs Lillie Wendtland Treasurer Miss Emma Runk Conductress Miss Cora Lichey Associate Conductress Mrs Irene Davis Chaplain Mrs Isabel Thulemeyer Marshal Miss Mae Hughs Organist Mrs Lassie Wolters Adah Mrs Millie Hajek Ruth Mrs Katie Garbade Esther Mrs Lizzie Rogge Martha Miss Mabel Merrem Electa Mrs Erna Longoria Warden Mrs Leonida Valenta Sentinel Mrs Pauline Lichey
Miss Bates of Beech Iowa testifies that one bottle of Kruschen Salts costing 4 25 reduced her weight by 65 pounds over five months and she urges others to try the safe daily dose before breakfast with hot water and dietary changes. The ad touts health benefits and prompts readers to buy Kruschen Salts at drugstores worldwide.
Mr. Fritz Rogge has recovered from his recent severe illness. His daughters Miss Frieda of San Antonio and Mrs. Henrietta Stoeltje of Witting are visiting him.
A Gonzales Texas car dealer offers Model T Fords of all models at very low prices. Trade possible if you have cattle. Visit Smith Motor Company for terms today.
Public notice dated July 23, 1932 lists candidates filing names before Lavaca County voters for the office preceding their names, subject to Democratic Primary action. The announcement names participants and references the upcoming ballot.
A list of electoral candidates including J J Mansfield and J J Olsen for Congress and Representative, Sam Devall, W J Prasek and L A Weatherly with Henry J Schornack for Tax Collector, Aug W Janszen for County Judge, Gene Houchins for Sheriff, E A Turk with J G Konvicka for Tax Assessor, Gus Seim with J J Kutac and Alois Pustka for Commissioners, O Dock Burkett Jos D Turner Frank J Stasny for Precincts 3 7, L M Roeder for Public Weigher Prect No 3, and O C Henkhaus as re election candidate.
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