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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
7
Health official Dr. Geo W. Cox warns that fireworks raise hazards to life and limb through accidents, drownings, and tetanus from powder burns. He notes weak regulations, unsafe temporary stands, and dangers from autos, sunburn, snake bites, and contaminated water, urging caution rather than dampening fun.
A list of candidate names and positions appears, including L J Sulak J J Mansfield for congress, M A Hobbs Paul Boethel for state rep, D L Hudson for county clerk, Frank M McGrew for sheriff, Gus Strauss district clerk, E A Turk assessor collector, Wm W Allen county attorney, Paul H Fertsch county judge, J G Konvicka county treasurer, Gus Seim and Burkett for commissioners, Edwin E Kloesel justice precinct 3, L M Roder public weigher precinct 3. Social notes report Mrs Kenneth Key Hoffman and two sons visiting the Gus Wolters home, Judge Olin Culberson visiting, and Mrs O C Dittmar spending weekend in Fulton with Merrems and Miss Mabel Merrem.
The text warns that despite relaxation and celebration on the Fourth, there are real dangers to life, limb, and health. It urges individuals to govern themselves carefully to avoid harm during the holiday.
Flag Day dawned as Camp Tom D Wooten opened with over two hundred Scouts and scouters joining morning gatherings. The program featured patrol activities, swimming, and a color ceremony. Sunday services were led by Rev. Fred K Kern. New Sea Scout Ships formed in Austin with nine and eight scouts respectively.
YOAKUM Texas announces a major renovation of The Browning Clothing Co. store, including a new floor ceiling and refreshed woodwork, to begin mid July. The shop will launch a Mid-Summer Clearance starting June 29 to clear summer stock before work starts.
A 1940 softball schedule lists seven teams led by Temple Lumber Co and Western Auto. The schedule runs June 25 to Sept 30 with 15 player rosters required and no substitutes. Heavy Duty Red Tubes at Rock Bottom Prices, Wendtland Tire Shop.
An old promotional piece suggests CARDUS improves appetite and digestion to reduce periodic menstrual discomfort. It claims CARDUS helps build strength and energy, and advises taking CARDUS before and during the menstrual period, noting 50 years of use and popularity for CARDUI.
C L Stavinoha announces his candidacy for Texas representative in Lavaca County. He argues for funding old age pensions via taxing corporations, oil and gas sectors, and sparing taxpayers from sales or gross receipts taxes. He notes Texas oil reserves up 68 percent since 1937 and cites M A Hobbs visiting Shiner.
Chevrolet’s W. E. Holler says 1940 models boost late stocks in dealers nationwide creating a strong buyer’s market. More recent models, better reconditioning, and large inventories let buyers select preferred makes and body styles at favorable prices. Summer travel and reemployment further fuel demand. The piece also notes a Technicolor film at the Palace and a new Ster Grocery employee.
The Shiner Sluggers beat Dan iel Boone Cola girls 16 to 7 in Victoria. The Shiner All-Stars defeated Victoria Humble boys 9 to 8. They host Westhoff on Wednesday June 26 and Sluggers face Scaulenburg girls on July 1.
Palace Theatre presents a lively blend of comedy and mystery on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sunday guests at the Eg mund Pfeil home included Mr and Mrs Fritz Pfeil Miss Wilma Pfeil Paula Ziese of Kenedy and Louis Stoever of Nordheim.
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