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Newspaper

Shiner Gazette

Location

Shiner, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1934

Page

5

Improvements Sweep Rubin’s Store and Nearby Shops

The former Rubin’s Store owned by Edward Luedke is being overhauled and repaired after a recent fire. Front remodeled for Elkin’s 5 10 25c Store, ready to occupy. Homes of M E Wolters and J C Blohm refreshed with new paint. Joe Kasper repainting and remodeling the late O C Dittmar barber Shop, adding conveniences. Siems Filling Station and adjoining cottage repainted. S P after paving crews repainted station inside and out, roof and floors. Ford Service Station re-roofed and repainted for new dealer R J Strauss. double deck storage added. Corner owner Elo Henkhaus invested to enhance the property.

Rubin’s Edward Luedke Elkin M.E.“. Wolters J.C. Blohm Joe Kasper O. C. Dittmar Siems S. P Ford R. J. Strauss Elo Henkhaus

Emancipation Day Celebrated by Shiner Colored Community

Emancipation Day was observed Tuesday of last week by Shiner’s colored population with a P T A sponsorship. The event featured a 10 a.m. parade described as the best yet staged, a barbecue dinner enjoyed by many white attendees, and a large dance to close the festivities.

Shiner P.T. A

A triangle of a different sort Design for Living palace Sunday and Monday

A compact notice highlights a distinct design themed event titled Design for Living at the Palace, with showings scheduled for Sunday and Monday, inviting readers to attend.

Frederic March Gary Cooper Miriam Hopkins Design For Living

Schulenburg Garlic Shipped to New York and New Orleans

A June 17 report notes the first 1934 shipments from local farms. A truck delivered 6000 pounds to New Orleans and a carload to New York, with opening prices at 2.70 dollars per 100 pounds and top No. 1 grade paying up to 3 cents per pound. Some of the crop is bought in the field with tops and vines included.

Schulenburg New York New Orleans

Rehearsal Supper for Pohler Tait Wedding Party

Mrs Edwin Pohler hosted a rehearsal supper Monday evening for her sister in law Miss Alice Pohler her fiancé Robert Elbert Tait and their wedding party after the rehearsal. Yellow and white decor featured a white Italian cloth a dining table centerpiece of crepe myrtle and sunflowers with a miniature bridal couple. Four small tables carried yellow candles and white marine ribbons. Miniature satin rice bags with lilies of the valley served as place cards and favors. Gifts to the bridal party were given by the bride and groom with assistance from Mrs J L Bates of San Benito.

Edwin Pohler Alice Pohler Robert Elbert Tait J. L. Bates San Benito

Permanent waving and hemstitching services offered

Vlasta Bednar Marburger advertises permanent waving and hemstitching at 5 cents per yard, contact via phone 4, located at 26x 12P.

Vlasta Bednar-Marburger

It's Great to Lose Fat and Feel Years Younger

A reader letter endorses Kruschen Salts for weight loss, claiming 30 pounds shed and renewed youth. Edna Hunn of Algiers Louisiana cites personal success and urges others to try the product, noting a four week jar and low cost. Readers are told to take half a teaspoon in hot water daily before breakfast for weight loss and improved appearance.

Edna Hunn Algiers

Emil Novak and Family End Vacation Trips

Emil Novak and his family completed their vacation travel to San Antonio and several other places of interest. The family enjoyed the sights and reported smooth travel with positive experiences across multiple stops.

Emil Novak San Antonio

Yoakum Monument Co. Names New Patients at Local Hospital

Twenty new patients reported this week at the local hospital include Mrs. Emil Husek of Floresville Mrs. John Bogar of Moulton and Mrs. John Dusek of Shiner. The last patient has been under the care of a special nurse Mrs. Frances Borbovsky of Yoakum.

Emil Husek Floresville John Bogar Moulton John Dusek Shiner Frances Borbovsky Yoakum

Beautiful line of wash frocks at Ricky Bee Shop

Miss Emma Bruns and Miss Marie Fikac of the local hospital staff have completed their vacation and are back on duty. For rent 3 rooms for light housekeeping with light, water and garage furnished. Apply to Slim Wilson at Ford Service Station. Last weekend there were several patients dismissed from the local hospital and a list includes Rud Fojtik's son, Rudolph Kubenka, Jim Charbo, Emily Migl, Henry Boehm, Evelyn McGinty, Mrs. D. Ammerman, Miss Edna Indorf, Frank Riha, Sister Louis and Sister Catherine.

Emma Bruns Marie Fikac Slim Wilson Ford Loca Hospital Rud Fojtik Nevorhad Rudolph Kubenka Moulton Jim Charbo Flatonia Emily Migl Praha Henry Boehm Marvia Evelyn McGinty Wied D. Ammerman Edna Indorf Frank Riha Louis Catherine Shiner

Misses Return From Vacation With Wichita Falls Visit

Misses Willie Mae Ermis and Betty Ann Boruff, who have spent their vacation with Mr and Mrs Adolph Filip, are returning to their home in Wichita Falls on Wednesday.

Willie Mae Ermis Betty Ann Boruff Adolph Filip Wichita Falls

Mikulik Home From the Worlds Fair Impresses Visitor

Mr Jos Mikulik returns home from the Worlds Fair lauding its wonders he says are beyond imagination. He enjoyed reuniting with his brother nieces and nephews whom he had not seen for many years.

Jos. Mikulik

Local families visit relatives from Houston on Sunday

E. J. Henkhaus and wife, Shelly Canon and wife, and Dennis Canon and wife traveled from Houston to spend Sundays with relatives, sharing time and hospitality in a small community gathering.

E. J. Henkhaus Shelly Canon Dennis Canon Houston

Mr and Mrs Roy Canon Visit Relatives in Austin

Mr and Mrs Roy Canon of Austin spent Sunday visiting relatives, spending time with extended family and sharing a meal as part of a family gathering.

Mrs. Roy Canon of Austin

Veterinary Surgeon Dr Lampe to Visit Shiner

Dr A Lampe veterinary surgeon from La Grange will be in Shiner June 28 to treat sick stock and vaccinate dogs for rabies. Bring your animals for care and vaccination.

A. Lampe la Grange Shiner

Wagon Time We Call For and Deliver Wheels

Dolezals Blacksmith Shop offers wheel services with same price for delivery and shrinking options both hot and cold. Local customers pursue swift service and affordable rates through the shop’s advertising.

Dolezal’s

Local Residents Return From San Marcos Trip

Mrs. M. Wagner and Misses Ethel Jaroszewski Alice Henkhaus Edna Reischel Jerome Kocian and Gilbert Luedecke were home from San Marcos Sunday.

M. Wagner Ethel Jaroszewski Alice Henkhaus Edna Reischel Jerome Kocian Gilbert Luedecke San Marcos

New Potato Onion Method Draws Moisture From Tears

The Giddings News reports a curious farming idea during a dry spell. Plant potatoes and place onions at their roots to make the potato eyes cry, producing abundant tears that provide moisture for growth.

Giddings News

Mr and Mrs Rud Bartosch Visit San Antonio Trip

Mr and Mrs Rud Bartosch and Chas Chrastecky motored to San Antonio Sunday where they met Erwin returning from a visit with his sister at Fredericksburg.

Rud Bartosch Chas, Chrastecky San Antonio Erwin Fredericksburg

Rent Cottage Adjoining My Home Seeks Tenant

Mrs. Vince Bednar offers a cottage adjoining her residence for rent. Details are not specified in the fragment.

Vince Bednar

Licheys Visit Stonie Vincik in Zimmerman Louisiana

Mr and Mrs Oscar Lichey and Mrs A G Lichey left San day for a visit with Mr and Mrs Stonie Vincik of Zimmerman La

Oscar Lichey A. G. Lichey Sanday Stonie Vincik Zimmerman,La

Robstown Family Accompanied Home by Mrs Holchak

Steve Holchack and his Robstown family, guests of relatives, were accompanied home last week by Mrs. S. J. Holchak.

Steve Holchack Robstown S. J. Holchak

Barbecue Honors New Couple Wallicks of Karnes City

Mrs. Frank Wehl and Mr. Wehl hosted a mutton barbecue in tribute to his sister and husband. A large crowd of relatives and friends attended to honor the newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wallick of Karnes City.

Frank Wehl Wehl Henry Walleck Karnes City

Mrs J A of Texas Praises Black-Draught for Headache Relief

A Texas woman, Mrs J A, describes headaches caused by constipation and credits Thedford’s Black-Draught with quick relief. She notes she now uses the vegetable laxative to ease symptoms in minutes and no longer endures days of pain. Children like the syrup.

J. A Texas

Water with meals aids digestion and cleanses bowels

A claim from Shiner, Grug Co., and Kuhn's Drug Store promotes drinking water with meals to improve stomach juices and digestion. The ad also touts Adlerika as a remedy, stating one dose cleans out poisons and washes both upper and lower bowels.

Shiner, Grug Co Kuhn

Bell System policy for nationwide service

The passage argues that nationwide service hinges on uniform designs and trained operators, presenting a Bell System policy as essential. It emphasizes a coordinated, long planned organization similar to the telephone network to ensure reliable, sound results for the user.

Bell System

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C. B. Wielhausen & Co The Yoakum Monument Co Joe Machac Hochheim Road Ricky Bee Shop Palace Theatre Ken Maynard Tarzan Lucile Brown John St. Palis Bobby Nelson Vince Barnett Edward Everett Horton Franklin Pangborn Isabel Jewel Universal News Borrah Minnevitch Tiger A. J. Schultz Oregon Louisiana California Barbade Lumber Midway Park Music By Gents Blueber ~Park Patek Henry Weitzl W. Tieken Elsie Knigge Federal Deposit Insurance First National First National Bank of Shiner Lavaca County Theo. Rogge Louis Trautwein Callais Geo. Rogge Mrs. Bismark Rank Southwestern Bell Hephone Company
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