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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
9
A peasant with six cows faces a spectrum of governance cases from Communism to Democracy. The tale traces government seizures and tax burdens from milk and calves to a long list of levies, ending with a cynical note on democracy.
Nine Lavaca County 4-H Club girls entered quality canned tomatoes at Blucher Park on June 23. Awards went to Gladys Blaschke Wied 4-H Club first, Ollie Vrana Moravia 4-H Club second, and Lorene Mc Ginty Wied 4-H Club third. First place earns a 2¢ free trip to the A. & M. Short Course July 6-8.
A note promotes the gangster film Hunted Men as a standout alongside bargain nights at the Palace theater with shows on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Co. Supt. Chas. McDonald was a business visitor in our city Monday.
William McCraw ex-newspaper man and governor candidate in Austin endorses Texas Press Association push for a law requiring legal notices tax notices and county financial reports to be published in legitimate local newspapers. He pledges to sponsor such legislation if elected. He cites informed voters as a curb on waste and extravagance.
A community debate pits local teachers against outsiders as unemployment tempers decisions. Administrators face pressure to hire the home-town girl, though concerns arise about experience and school impact. The stance remains that home talent should win when it matches outside qualifications.
Mr and Mrs Emil Hajek are spending a few days in Dallas as part of a brief visit. They plan sightseeing and meetings with local friends during their stay.
Lloyd Nolan and Mary Carlisle star in the Three Mesquiteers film Range Defenders at the Palace Theatre with Lynne Overman and Anthony Quinn in Hunted Men a thrilling melodrama. Palace shows Tuesday Wednesday and Friday Saturday.
Special round trip fares to any station in Texas or Louisiana priced at one cent plus ten percent. Fares on sale July 2 and 3 with return by midnight July 4. Tickets limit destination departure deadline applies to all trips.
Mrs H M Richter and Mrs Leb Kemp of Houston visited relatives this week. Mrs Chas Fahrenthold and Mrs Chas Petthast and Henry Ford of Weimar called on Edw Luedke. C L Stavinoha candidate for La Vaca County representative was in town. Arthur Kaspar and family returned from a California vacation. A newspaper quote from Margaret Junkin Preston follows.
The Witting Home Democrat Club gathered at Miss Leona Schneider's home on June 21 at 2 30 pm to study wild flowers led by Mrs Alf Hildebrandt. Members viewed nature's beauty and planned a July 19 meeting at Mrs Alf Kuehn's home with potential visitors Mrs Emil Marourger Mrs Louis Spindel and Miss Frankie.
Mayor and Mrs. F. T. Fehrenkamp marked their 60th anniversary at home with family. Born Hildegard Giesbers, Mrs. Fehrenkamp turns 78 on September 18, and the pair wed June 20, 1878 at Live Oak Hill Fayette County. They reside in Lavaca County and have seven children, 19 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
On Thursday June 30 all Home Economics students enrolled in summer projects meet at the school at 4:30 p.m. The notice calls for participation by the entire group in the final coordination session.
For District Office For County Office. Cor Commissioner For County Judge PAUL H. FERTSCH For County Superintendent WILLIAM A. EILERS CHAS. W. McDONALD re election For Sheriff MAURICE STRUNK FRANK M. McGREW A P. McELROY L. A. NIEBUHR For County Treasurer J. G. KONVICKA For County Clerk J. F. BOZKA FRED FEHRENKAMP D. L. HUDSON For County Attorney W. W. ALLEN For Assessor-Collector E A TURK
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