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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
4
During their golden wedding anniversary in Boerne Mr and Mrs M E Wolters received a note and a golden wedding poem from Mother Augustine. The verse praises fifty years of marriage and their lifelong duties to family friends and country with reflections on heaven and record keeping by God.
Mrs J B Monroe returns home from Houston after two weeks at the bedside of Mrs Claud Frazer formerly Miss Willie Hazel Monroe. Numerous friends will regret to learn of the death of the little girl.
The Shiner Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet at Bluecher Park with about 300 attending under oaks. J. M. Canon led as MC, W. C. Schmidt welcomed guests, and L. E. Denmark reviewed the year’s chamber activity. Guest speaker Herman H. Ochs, San Antonio, linked to the South Texas Chamber, received enthusiastic applause. Attendees from Moulton included Arnold Freytag and others, praising Shiner hospitality.
The following are the newly installed officers of Shiner Chapter No. 272 C.E.S. Worthy Matron Alma Kempe Worthy Patron Wm Jaroszewski Associate Matron Mary Fuller Associate Patron W C Schmidt Secretary Leoneda Valenta Treasurer Emma Rank Conductress Ethel Jarozewski Associate Conductress Eva McDonald Chaplain Tommie Amsler Marshal Minnie Henkhaus Organist Lillie Wendtland Ada Ethel Hepler Ruth Lassie Wolters Esther Millie Hajek Martha Alvina Wolters Electa Hettie Buske Warder Isabel Thulemeyer Sentinel Mae Hughs
Miss Margaret Schindler visited the Rudy Hurta family in Bellville on her way to Houston and stayed with Mrs. R. Raindl in Bellville last Wednesday.
Mrs. Pomerantz Heaton has been a delightful caller at the Gazette office. Those desiring to avail themselves of Mrs. Pomerantz's dance classes during the summer will have the advantage of a most excellent instructor. Mrs. Pomerantz is unexcelled in her art.
Mrs Emma Gloor, a guest in the Chas Maeker home, is spending the week with her brother E Hildebrandt and family in Witting.
The First National Bank building interior has been replastered in white and a new light grey ceiling installed. Fresh paint enhances the space, with light tones easing eye strain for employees. Retouching gives a neat, modern look.
The Kuhn Pharmacy interior is overhauled with new case layouts and stock arrangement creating a more attractive space and improved ventilation. Lad Hruska named assistant to Kuhn in charge of the new setup. Wolters Bros. Co uses former bank space to create a department for prominent display of men's work clothes and accessories, aiding customer and salesman convenience.
The Shiner Garden Club met Friday at Mrs. F M Wagner's home with 16 members and two visitors. Mrs A L Valek presided in absence of officers. Plans were announced for pansy deeds in August and pansy plants in September, disbudding of dahlias and chrysanthemums, and a fall flower show on November 18. The next meeting will be a picnic at Sulphur Park Swimming Pool on July 16 at 3 30 PM, each member bringing lunch, followed by a tour of the hostess's new home and landscaped yard.
William Dickson Green Jr arrived last weekend from St Louis to spend his vacation with his grandmother Mrs. William Green.
Mr and Mrs S P Brooks Jr arrive Sunday from Dallas. Their children join them with Mrs H H Striebeck and depart Monday for a short coast outing.
Public health style warning notes that sleeping on the left side may affect the heart and suggests trying alternatives if stomach gas interferes with rest. It mentions Adleriks and a claim that one dose reduces gas pressure on the heart, enabling sound sleep. Shiner Drug Co. and Bubp Pharmacy are listed as sellers.
Mrs Gus Russek and Miss Evelyn Russek of Schulenburg visited Shiner Monday boosting the Wolters Herder reunion set for Schulenburg Sunday. They were welcomed at the Gazette office and invited to join the Russek family in the celebration.
The Saturday June 26 dance at Dil worth has been moved to Saturday July 3. Darilek Orchestra will provide music. All invited and beer on grounds.
At Henkhaus on Saturday June 26 musicians Migl's Original Orchestra will perform. Everyone is invited to attend this community music event.
Mr Louie Wendel and Mrs Ola Schulz are visiting in Kingsville. The two couples are seen touring local sites and meeting residents during the stay. The visit highlights community ties and regional hospitality.
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