Shiner Church Cornerstone Laid and Dedication Noted
The Cyril and Me Thodiuss Church in Shiner saw cornerstone laid October 7 1919 and arch 13 1920 dedication blessing by Bishop of San Antonio. About 7000 attended. construction completed summer 1921 with July 14 dedication. Gothic influenced, 142 foot tower, reinforced concrete foundation, brick walls, gallery portico, Munich stained glass, cost $125000.
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Rey Bisto
San Antonio
D'Vanis
Gorza
Shirer
Jesus
Munich
Bavaria
Shiner
Merchants Annual Banquet in Mou at Opera House
La Vaca County Retail Merchants Association held its annual banquet at the Mou opera house on Tuesday evening with about one hundred attendees. The association serves roughly 7,000 residents in La Vaca County and members worked hard to ensure success, which was evident as all left satisfied. The local orchestra provided music and Shiner was represented by Messrs. M.x and Edgar C. Wolters H. H. Striebeck Elmo Merrem W. C. Schmidt C. C. Amsler Ben Novak Alpert Berckenhoff E. F. Wolters and Louis Trautwein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Mou
Mnousic
Shiner
Messrs
M.x
Edgar C. Wolters
H. H. Striebeck
Elmo Merrem
W. C. Schmidt
C. C. Amsler Ben Novak
Alpert Berckenhoff
E. F. Wolters
Louis Trautwein
Shiner Fair Boosters Reach LaGrange
Shiner Fair Boosters visited LaGrange to publicize the Shiner Fair on June 28 to 30. About 90 people toured the city, with a brass band, advertising material, and warm welcomes from City Marshall J M Cannon and Judge Ehlinger. The visit fostered reciprocity and plans for LaGrange attendees to travel to Shiner next Thursday.
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Shiner
LaGrange
City of
Courthouse Park
J. M. Cannon
Ehlinger
la Grange
Fayette County
Shiner Fair Committee
Lavaca County
LaGrange Journal
Post Office Dressed Up by Postmaster Kother
Postmaster Kother has interior freshly painted and every pair dress to freshly varnished desks are in the front. Locals appreciate the energy and effort by the Post Master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kother
Gree
Airdome Offers Warm Entertainment At Fair Nights
The Airdome advertises evening shows during the fair with a performance titled The Woman’s Sacrifice. Shows begin at 8:30 p.m. with ticket prices at 10 and 25 cents. Miss Marie Burka, of Mound Street Hospital at Nacogdoches, returns home Sunday for vacation with guest Miss Henrietta Hopectly of Hallettsville, Texas. The ad highlights splendid attractions booked for entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Burka
Mound Street Hospital
Nacodoches
Henrietta Hopectly
Hallettsville
Texas
Airdome
Crosby joins family visit in Trautwein home
Mr. H. B. Crosby of Wilson county arrived Monday to spend time with his family at the Trautwein residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Perry
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Baylor University
H. B. Crosby
Wilson County
Trautwein
Foolish Facts and Foolish Fancies invade city fair
Hordes of Chinese swept into the city last Tuesday carrying a Hallettsville Band and dance caps. They announced a fair and handed out literature, causing no damage. The group resembled local citizens and hailed from the Sap tracks region between Midway and Henkhaus, per the Yoakum Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Midway
Henkhaus
Yoakum Herald
Desirable holdings offered near Alice in Jim Wells County
The Shiner Gazette advertises 895 acres within a mile of Alice, 180 cultivated, fenced with a good farm house and ample water. Includes 20 fenced acres and a fine City Farm featuring 100 Jersey cows and a complete milk outfit. For details, call or write.
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Jim Wells County
Alice
City
Jersey
Shiner Gazette
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Ita
SWP
Painter
Sherwin- Williams Company
Arrbade Lou Mra
Heath & Milligan
Temple Lumber Co
Shiner, Texas
J. M. Carroll
Baptist Church
Stella Waters
Melba Welhausen
Yoakum
Joe Hughs
Houston Chronicle
J. W. McNatt
Jack Hoxie
Lesuis
San Marcos
Shiner Fair Boosters
Armand
Shiner Drug Company
Martin Blue Bug Remedy
Wolters Bros
Post Office
Shiner High School
Geo. Hamon
Mrs. Hamon
Sora
Strauss & Herder
Ford Dealers
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