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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
8
Birth register shows a daughter Martha born May 7 to Chas J Tomsek and wife. Twins Georgia Marie and Dorothy Mae born May 17 to Louis Berger and wife. A daughter Caroline Mae born June 5 to Louis Michalec and wife. A daughter Joyce Laverne born June 12 to W F See and wife.
Mrs. Helen Duffy and her mother Mrs. Anna Krause have been visiting Kendalia relatives. Miss Tonie Weatphal of Houston, guest of friends in the area and at Ballantineville, was a welcome caller at this office Tuesday, accompanied by Mrs. Walter Pods in and Mrs. Walter Paul.
Mrs J H Harper and daughter of Longview were guests of Mrs C L Williams Sunday.
Mr and Mrs E R Boyle and their family from Kansas City are guests in the home of Dr J W Boyle.
Mrs Harry Muecke and child ren, Mrs Otto Muecke and Mrs Ola Schulz were recent visitors to San Antonio, reflecting social ties and regional travel activity of local residents.
F J Schlapota is engaged in relief efforts at Wolters Bros office assisting with tasks and coordinating aid for those in need at the workplace location.
Mrs D C Scheffler and Barbara Ann are visiting relatives in Nordheim, detailing a family visit and local social ties.
The cannery has been in daily use for the past two weeks with no single operator in charge. The plant remains open to any experienced canners who wish to utilize it as corn, tomatoes, and some meat are being processed.
G C King County Agent outlines May activities including Agricultural Conservation work at office on May 1 8 9 23 30 and multiple off site sessions across Hallettsville Wied Community Pecan Budding School Boys 4-H club work Cotton Flea Hopper Sulphur Dem and Shiner areas with tours and demonstrations. May 10 19 and 27 mark leave or tours. May 31 holiday.
Secretary Denmark J C Blohm M E Wolters and C J Waldrep attended the Manufacturers Convention in San Antonio Wednesday of last week and also the big barbecue tendered that night by the Portland Cement Co.
Mr and Mrs Joe Kasper with Vera Kasper and Eileen Heineohn spent Sunday in Wei mar, sharing a family outing and time with relatives.
Miss Dolores Eh ers of Yoakum becomes a new subscriber to the Ga based service. The note records her name and city as part of a local rollout of regional subscriptions.
The first 4-H Club Encampment for Lavaca County will be held June 24 and 25 starting at 2 p m on the 24th and ending at 3 p m on the 25th Visitors are welcome at any time The program will be carried out as near as possible
District event in Hallettsville Texas on June 24 and 25 features ceremonies including invocations by Rev A D Klages, officer elections, and a morning schedule with Wild Flower Legends by Myrtle Murray and Why Club Work. Afternoon activities include rocks collecting, baseball, a film, and a show. On June 25, events include breakfast, hikes, poultry culling by Geo P McCarthy, caponizing by Joe A Roeder Bunjes Club, feeding livestock by M Carlton, a high school finishing talk by Prof C S Hereford, and health talk by Dr Harvey Renger followed by closing announcements and adjournment.
Sunday guests at the home of Mrs. O C Dittmar included Ernest Philips and his wife Elizabeth Bohman and Margaret Helbley of LaGrange, Mr and Mrs Max Ginzel of Brenham, Mildred Brunkenhoefer of San Antonio, E L Merrem and family of Yoakum, and Mr and Mrs G F Bohnenkamp of Moulton.
Dorothy Louise Watson of Austin is listed as a guest of Joyce Jean Canon, staying with the Canon household in the city. The note records a social hosting arrangement between two local residents.
John Valenta and family along with Eddie Lee Pfeil spent the day Sunday at Indianola, enjoying local activities and time together in a family outing.
Mrs. E L Balusek hosted the Blue Bonnet 42 Club in the City Lunch Room on Tuesday evening. A tray lunch was served at 8 30 with cake sandwiches cookies jello and ice cream and iced tea. Prizes went to Elizabeth Gerdes first prize and L Cizek low score. guest high score to A Muepich. Frances Broz assisted with scoring. Next meeting planned for June 29 at 2 30 with Mrs Ray Broz.
Mrs V G Stindt posted a high score as Miss Margaret Liebhafsky hosted the Agenda group last Wednesday. Seasonal flowers decorated the rooms and a pleasing tally theme appeared. An appetizing lunch followed and Stindt will host the next regular meeting. The Ladies Aid ice cream social at United Church drew a large crowd with ideal weather, good lunch and enjoyable program. The fellowship spirit shone as attendees mingled, receipts totaled 72.55 dollars.
Local report notes Glenn H. Wagner traveling from Houston and arriving on Sunday. The brief mentions his return and implies a possible public or social engagement in the community. No further details on purpose or destination are provided.
H. H. Depler spent Sunday in Galveston visiting his mother, returning from the visit with news of a pleasant day and family time in the coastal city.
The Shiner Gazette and Semi-Weekly Farm News offer a one year subscription for two dollars. Both papers present in a single promotional package, inviting readers to subscribe for a year.
Miss Rosalie Matocha of Aus tin and Miss Angie Pratka of Schulenburg have been house guests of Miss Evelyn Kroulik. The visit highlights social ties in the community with hospitality noted among local families.
Dr. Martin Luther Church extends gratitude to contributors from last Friday night. Special thanks to Revs. Schuetze and Wolfsdorf for their addresses, to Mr. Chas Kasper and his two orchestras, to the singers, to the ladies for lunch, and to the Gazette for courtesies.
The Blue Bonnet Music Club convened with hostess Maxine McElroy and 20 members present. Percy Grainger led roll, dues were 45 cents, and a motion directed the treasurer to cover graduation gift bills.
Important notice urges readers to consider bedding options and have old mattresses renovated to improve comfort. William Schilhab, proprietor of Shiner Mattress Factory, promotes restoring worn beds to look and feel like new.
Recent guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Mueller were Mrs. Fritz Nieman and Adolf Nieman and family of Wilson, Eddie Staver and family, and Edmund Mueller of Nordheim.
Mrs Vlasta Chandler is reported to be on vacation this week with no further details available on her plans or location.
Edwin Wolters and daughter Miss Aline accompanied by Mr and Mrs Henry Lee are vacationing at Carlsbad Cavern, enjoying the site and the surrounding area during a family trip.
Miss Frances Donahue of Houston is a guest in the Eschenburg home, visiting for a short stay with family friends and enjoying local hospitality.
Mrs Rosanna Howard has returned from a week spent pleasantly at Eagle Lake.
Mica Stella Backlaus arrived back home from Houston after a vacation. Neighbors note a relaxed visit and plan to resume daily activities, with no notable incidents reported during travel or upon return.
The fragment discusses agricultural market activity and farming notices from a 6th weekly paper dated a prior year. It mentions crops, livestock, weather, and local farm prices, with emphasis on seasonal guidance for readers.
Miss Dorothy Jean Blohm hosted a 60 oclock dinner Sunday night June 18 at her home. She prepared the entire dinner honoring the wedding attendants. Guests included Ralph Dreyer Aline Zappe Leonard Valek Ray Wohlausen Mr and Mrs James Buske and Edith Wolters.
Chas Schindler, who had been receiving medical care in Houston, has returned home improved and has resumed daily activities.
W L Henkhaus and wife along with Mr and Mrs Hugh Koether and their daughters were recent visitors to Robatown and the coast section.
Classified ads section notes phone number 69 and that ads will run at 10 cents per line per insertion. No orders accepted for less than twenty five cents. This short notice outlines pricing and minimum billing for classified listings.
For sale two farms northwest of Sweet Home Texas priced cheaply. One farm spans 80 acres and the other 188 acres, each with two dwellings. Finance offers include low interest and long terms if sold by July 15. Contact John Student, Sweet Home, Texas.
For rent or sale of a business site by Charles Schindler. Reasonable terms offered with or without equipment. Apply to Charles Schindler. 25tf.
An advertisement promises rapid lasting relief for bleeding sore gums with Leto's for the Gums. It claims guaranteed results and directs readers to Kuhn's Drug Store for purchase and directions.
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