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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1927
Page
1
All business houses will close next Monday for Independence Day. Purchase needed supplies Saturday as there will be no opportunity until Tuesday morning. Help merchants and employees in closing the town for the holiday.
Mrs. Plageman hosted the Methodist Aid Society on Wednesday June 22 at her mother Mrs. J C Habermacher home. Seventeen members attended despite threatening weather. The session reviewed the society’s origins noting only two original members reported. Isabel Thulemeyer has been treasurer since 1908. Current membership is twenty three. Ten dollars was donated to the Scenic Fund. Stella Wolters led the Bible lesson. A lunch followed. Meeting adjourned with Mrs. Wendtland Jr hosting in July.
The St Elizabeth Society of the Catholic Church will host a bazaar and serve lunch Saturday afternoon at the Merseburger building starting at 2 o'clock. Everyone is invited to attend.
Mrs Fritz Bohmann and her son Melvin were kept from returning to Stockdale due to the illness of her mother Mrs B E Oltmanns who was prostrated by the sudden death of her son in law.
Shiner defeated Nordheim 3 to 2 in 13 innings after a scoreless middle. Nordheim jumped ahead with two first inning runs set up by errors and singles, while Shiner tied it with a first inning double and a second inning walk-filled rally. Reno Holchak doubled scoring Kasper, S Turek drew a bases loaded walk, and in the 13th Messer and Holchak combined on scoring plays as Nordheim’s defense faltered. Raab struck out 20 for Nordheim in 10 innings. Messer earned the win for Shiner with four strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings. Batteries: Nordheim Raab Kolodziejek Woods. Shiner Turek Messer Kasper.
The Yoakum District Association of Ginners postponed their meeting to July 14 due to incessant rains across the district. Shiner ginners attended at full strength while Yoakum residents joined in a prepared barbecue. The 11th annual session will be held July 14 with local citizen participation. readers are reminded to read the ads.
A brief listing shows summer clothing items priced at 9.50 9.00 10.00 14.50 20.50 and 29.50, indicating a sale or catalog pricing snapshot across multiple items. The figures present a range from low to mid thirty dollars, suggesting midseason clearance or promotional rates.
A liberal reward is posted for information leading to the arrest of individuals defacing the new Fire Station and City Hall. Mayor Runk notes cuts and scratches on plastering and cites public building protection laws. the city promises payment for tips identifying the culprits.
W. J. Roeder and family returned to Robstown last weekend after spending ten days with relatives and friends in Shiner.
Despite clouds and showers, Mrs. C. C. Amsler hosted a 42nd party Tuesday afternoon described as refreshing. Guests received home grown honey as favors and enjoyed a distinctive refreshment course featuring cantaloupe a la Mode.
W L Martin returns from a motor trip with his nephew Geo Martin of San Antonio. They toured extensively across West Texas and into New Mexico. Mr Martin questions why others go abroad when Texas and America offer numerous scenic attractions.
The Little Theatre of Shiner plans to stage Help Yourself for the new city auditorium opening in late July. Produced by special arrangement with Mollie Moore Godbold of Dallas, Texas, a noted Texas playwright, the three act comedy features musical numbers directed by Louise Thulemeyer to add light and color to the performance.
Miss Hattie Meyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Fritz Meyer wed James Ondries of Anderson California May 26 at the Lutheran church in Yoakum pastor Rev Elgen presiding. Bridesmaid Adela Meyer best man John Stavarek. Honeymoon visiting Cuero Westhoff and Sample, then to Anderson. Ondries family prominent in area. bride's family noted as well.
Attendees included M and Mrs Elo Wolters and several Wolters family members Mr and Mrs Max Wolters Mr and Mrs H G Hollmann and son Julius Mrs J A Wolters and son Herbert Mrs Edwin Wolters and Carlton Wolters plus Arno Wagener J M Canon Ed Her der and Jos Muras A heavy rain began about 11 o clock and continued through the afternoon delaying departure as cars stood ready to go.
Miss Hattie Darilek was back in Moulton yesterday following a visit at the home of Dr. and Mrs A A Darilek.
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