25 Jun 1936
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1936
Page
1
A blistering heat wave endured across Texas over the weekend with highs around 110 in multiple cities. Shiner reported 104 degrees in the shade as the scorching heat continued Monday, threatening crops and keeping residents braced for more extreme temperatures.
For sale a 1931 Chevrolet coach in A-1 condition with original paint and upholstery. It has five good tires and a small down payment with easy terms. Smith Motor Co. Gonzales Texas.
The note invites audiences to hear Rose Marie selections including Rose Marie Indian Love Call and Song of the Mountains sung in a Palace setting on Sunday and Monday, highlighting a program of popular tunes and featured performances.
A Sunday event at Oak Grove school features a picnic and bazaar with stew and chicken served at 11 30 and 5 30, admission 25c for adults 15c for children, spoken by candidates, Havlik band providing music, and a big dance in the evening with gents 25c and ladies free. Candidates urged to attend.
Two days in Tyler for the State Press Association annual convention featured lavish entertainment at the Blackstone Hotel and a tour of rose fields and the Soil Erosion Station. Guests enjoyed a luncheon, a concert by the Tyler Municipal Band, a barbecue, and a ball. Tyler’s hospitality and growth through oil wealth shine in civic projects like a $30,000 library, a junior college, a $350,000 hospital, and other enterprises.
The Shiner Agricultural Fair and Centennial celebration are ready to open with decorations up and flowing. J M Canon reports 80 plus entries for the parade and may seek an extension of city limits for parade room. Ed Herder says the rodeo is ready to ride and many exhibits and merchant booths are prepared.
The Bednar store unveils a one of a kind display using hand made time killers. An old rail fence forms a shell highway on sand with shell varieties. A pumping water setup on one end and oil derrick on the other. Centerpiece is a fishing tank. 100 horned frogs inhabit the enclosure with a feeding pen using bottles of ants. Motion comes from small phonograph motors.
Invitation to visit the Pan American Life Insurance Co booth at the Shiner Fair invites the public to make it their head quarters and meet friends there. Agent Jos Muras promotes the booth as a gathering point.
Gladiola flour radio star Peg Moreland will sing at Mittanek's M System booth Friday afternoon from 8 to 6. She headlines a local entertainment segment, drawing listeners and shoppers to the vendor display.
Roy Gray director general of the Big State Shows promotes the midway attractions and free admission for all children under 12 all week. Captain Dan Cherry the Worlds Super High diver performs a dangerous net dive while the Flying Valentines thrill the crowds. A ladder tower overlooks the fairgrounds as rides, tents, and concessions fill the midway with safe, inexpensive fun for kids.
Mrs Erna Jaroszewski served as installing officer for Shiner Chapter No 272 new officers at the last meeting. Names include W M Alvina Walters W P Walter Schmidt A M Alma Kempe A P Wm Jaroszewski Secy Leonita Valenta Treas Mary Fuller Cond Ethel Jaroszewski A C Ophelia Rogge Adah Minnie Henkhaus Ruth Eva McDonald Esther Millie Hajek Martha Hettie Buske Electa Isabel Thulemeyer Warder Mae Hughs Sentinel Lassie Wolters Chaplain Tommie Amsler Marshal Lillie Wendtland organist. Yellow Dust-gold drew many people westward, both good and bad.
Postmaster Herder distributed the bonus bonds promptly as about 132 veterans have received service bonds. Roughly $41,000 has been paid, with final totals possibly reaching $70,000. Buddies are using funds to pay debts, repair homes, and buy items previously unaffordable while some cash in only a portion, others save or leave funds to draw interest.
Regular session led by President P R Otto approves highway signs for business district location. Shiner Fair date causes June 25 meeting to be canceled. Officials urge Saturday July 4th notices and booster trips, with 600 advertising miles cited. Mayor Richter warns against sewer dumping. new tank may be needed. A motion to adjourn passes.
Smith Motor Company of Gonzales Texas announces the largest stock of used cars in years with low down payments and easy terms to fit buyers’ budgets. Cars are offered at the price customers want to pay.
Mr and Mrs Aug Kaspar Miss Gertrude Mrs A H Kaspar and Donald returned last weekend from Florida and intervening points leaving for the trip and noting stops along the way.
Miss Selma Kempe of Dallas spends her vacation with her mother and other relatives, enjoying time away with family.
Hallettsville Christian Science Services announce Sunday June 28 at 11 A M the Lesson Sermon read in all Christ Scientist churches. Golden Text compares the kingdom of heaven to leaven and a woman hiding it in three measures of meal until the whole is leavened. O give thanks to the Lord for his mercy endureth forever. he sent his word and healed them and delivered them from their destructions.
The Most Rev A J Dros saerts D D grants dispensation from Friday fast abstinence for the Shiner Fair. Members may eat meat that day. Rt Rev L P Netardus pastor signs the notice.
Rev. A Guyon will fill his regular appointment at the Methodist Church next Sunday morning at 11 oclock and at night at 745. Public invited to attend all services.
Sunday School at 9:00 a m Divine Service at 10:00 a m Wednesday July 1 Ladies Aid Sunday 8 p m German Service in Dreyer Rev Richard Schuetze promotes joy through Jesus as lasting and everlasting in this church notice.
Independence Day falls on Saturday and all business houses close that day. The closure creates a long weekend for a possible vacation with plans to leave Friday evening and enjoy Saturday and Sunday out of town.
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