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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1934
Page
1
At the city council meeting a new combination rate for residences with an electric range water heater or refrigerator was adopted. One meter registers all service, motors over 1 HP on separate meters. First 20 kilowatts 12 1 2 cents, up to 200 at 3 12 cents, over 200 at 3 cents. Minimum 3 50.
Miss Selma and Miss Mae Rogge hosted a twilight treasure hunt shower on the Rogge lawn for June bride Miss Alice Pohler. Guests followed clues to find treasures culminating in a dinner set gift, with bridge games tallying “Help Alice and Tait keep Score” under a green and white theme.
State Veterans placement officer announces in July about three hundred ex service men being chosen for emergency conservation work. Veterans in Lavaca County should contact their placement officer to obtain application blanks. Applications must be returned to Austin before July 1 1984. C. S. T. Meyer National Re employment Service Lavaca County.
Louis Skalicky traveled from Big Spring to attend the funeral services for his aunt Mrs. Rosa Seitz held last week, with family members gathering to mourn and honor her life.
Miss Agnes Strauss is spending her vacation in Weimar Eistonia and Hallettsville detailing her travel stops and leisure plans during the trip.
The Shiner Business Men's Club will meet at Goudelock Cafe tonight at 7 30 promptly.
Edward Berckenhoff and Rudy Hurt passed the State Board examination in Waco and earned registration as pharmacists. Acknowledgements are extended by The Gazette with friends, noting their apprenticeship at Shiner Drug Co. and Kuhn Pharmacy, plus their pursuit of correspondence and summer coursework.
An advertisement notes Humble motor oils tested in refinery sealed cans of one and five quarts sold at Goetz Service Station. It urges motorists to keep a can or two in their car and promotes a new dealer arrangement.
Farmers with old cotton must file bale tag applications by July 1 to keep cotton after that date. Tags prove the cotton was ginned before the 1934 35 crop year to avoid tax on sale. Forms available from Moulton merchants, Shiner Compress, or Hallettsville County Agent's office. J. M. Parks, Co. Agent
The High School sponsored a Wednesday night program last week with Mrs. A. Thulemeyer Mrs. Wm. Wendtland Jr. and Mrs. J. L. Mikulik directing a well planned musical of local talent. Out-of-town standout Ethel Bednar of Philadelphia performed a piano number and an encore worthy tap dance.
A breezy romantic comedy starring Fredric March Gary Cooper and Miriam Hopkins plays at the Palace this Sunday and Monday. The lighthearted tale follows tangled affections and witty banter as three artists navigate love and friendship in stylish 1930s fashion.
Mr and Mrs J L Mikulik returned to San Antonio Monday while Mr Mikulik presided over his father's business to let his father take a World’s Fair trip.
The United Dr Martin Luther Church invites attendance at Sunday School at 9 oclock and services at 10 oclock with no night services. Pastor W C Wolfsdorf extends the invitation.
The first set of twins arrived Friday June 22 at the local hospital. A boy named Frank Bogar weighed 7 pounds and a girl named Frances Bogar weighed 4 pounds. Parents Mr and Mrs John Bogar of Moulton receive many congratulations.
The Catholic Parish of Shiner hosts an annual feast and bazaar at Bluecher Park on Sunday July 1. A good dinner is served at 11 a.m. with adults 25 cents and children 15 cents. Amusements, refreshments, and music on the grounds. Benefit for the Arch-Diocese Orphanage. Committee 27x2.
Miss Lillian Fehrenkamp has completed her vacation and Miss Louise Stach of the local telephone exchange is off this week.
All business houses will close Wednesday July 4 for Independence Day. This is one of the stipulated holidays for closing up and making arrangements accordingly.
The community will cancel the Wednesday night recreation on July 4 because many people will be out of town. On July 11 the regular program will resume with St Ludmila's P T A providing the entertainment.
A five hour old infant named William Walter Garbade Jr. weighting 9 pounds died shortly after birth at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Garbade. He was laid to rest in the local cemetery Monday at 4 o clock with Rev. Wolfsdorf officiating a brief service of consolation. The community extends sympathy to the grieving parents amid a flower filled tribute.
The Shiner cannery opened last week and quickly filled dates from Monday to Wednesday night. A total of 1235 cans of tomatoes and corn were put up as relief workers were increased. Under Mrs. O S T Meyer, operations run with efficient organization while Roy Mewes, city administrator, assists and operates one of the canneries whenever needed.
Miss Adelaide Heger became the bride of John Sofka at St Cyril and Methodius Church on Monday June 24. The ceremony featured a ring rite officiated by Father Netardus, with attendants including matron of honor Mrs A C Kram and bridesmaids in colorful gowns. A reception followed at the bride’s home as friends and relatives celebrated.
Senator Gus Russek of Schulenburg a veteran state senator and Texas Senate Banking Committee chairman was fined 5000 dollars sentenced to four months in the New Orleans workhouse and given a suspended four year prison term for misapplying funds from Schulenburgs First National Bank. He pleaded guilty along with former bank officers Charles A Vogt and Otto G Vogt to conspiracy to violate federal banking laws.
Relatives in Shiner received the sad news Tuesday of the sudden death of Rudolph English at Corpus Christi. Mr. English was formerly engaged in the bakery business at Shiner and married Miss Bessie Bednar. Those from here attending the funeral were Mrs. A.J. Bednar, Mrs. V. Bednar and Mrs. R. J. Bednar, Misses Lorene Bednar and Myrty Marburger.
Bunjes Home Demonstration Club calls a special meeting on Monday July 2 at 9 a m to finish foundation patterns. Attendees are asked to bring lunch and be present for the last session to complete patterns.
The note references an event titled King of the Arena at Palace venue occurring on Friday and Saturday. No further details are available in the readable text.
A delightful surprise party honored Irene Filip on her 10th birthday. Her mother organized a pink and green Ice Course with a host of Irene’s young friends as guests.
A lively comedy drama at the Palace Theatre promises excitement with performances Sunday and Monday. The show blends wit and romance in a stylish production, drawing strong audience enthusiasm for the engaging cast and sharp dialogue.
Mrs S P Brooks Jr Martha Sue S P III and Lewis E C accompany their unaided Friday night departure after a visit at the Striebeck home.
Friends gathered at his home on June 11 to wish Mr Elo Zacharias many happy returns. A bounteous lunch followed and every guest enjoyed the celebration and cheerful mood of the occasion.
Mr and Mrs Herman Kempe Mrs Harry Wiedeman of Flatonia and Miss Selma Kempe of Dallas returned Monday from Carlsbad Cavern.
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