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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1927
Page
3
Shiner High School defeats Yancey 23 to 14 to win the bi district championship after trailing 9 to 8 at halftime. Yancey had earlier beaten Eagle Pass to seize district honors but could not withstand Shiner’s second half surge.
A chaotic Bi-district game last Friday saw Shiner overcome Yancey 14 to 23 amid nervous, excited crowds. Coaches praised teamwork and effort as spectators recall the dramatic start and finish of the contest.
Wanted at once boarders and roomers. Apply to Mrs. Mary Svajda. 17tf.
Rall of Fame plans show arrival Thursday evening in College Station for a weekend Texas tournament. Teams will be limited to seven players with likely starters Tureig Eschenburg Sofia Kosler Otto Sofka. reserves Bohman Kasper Pohler Dziewas considered. Fourteen top Texas teams compete Friday to Saturday night.
Mrs Hugh Koether entertained the Ladies Bridge Club and guests with a Valentine theme last Saturday with four tables, red heart decor, and a plate lunch. Mrs L E Denmark won high score among members and Mrs Louis Fink led guests. bath towels were awarded to both.
Daily arrivals bring new spring merchandise chosen from recent market visits. The selection features delightful styles and colors designed to excite customers and attract shoppers eager to see the latest trends.
Ad describes hats with high crown and ribbon or flowers as the only adornment. Draped crowns with or without brims praised for becoming lines and reasonable pricing. Hats priced from two dollars fifty cents and up.
The 35th annual meeting of Branch Society No 1 of the Hochheim Prairie M F and St Ins Assn will be held in Shiner City Hall on Saturday March 5 at 1 30 p m. Officers and Delegates will be elected and other important business discussed. Members urged to attend. W Hagendorf Secretary.
Shiner postmaster Koether announces air plane stamps now available at the local office. Air mail leaves via Dallas to any U. S. point. Rate is 10 cents per half ounce. Box rents rise March 20. 35 cent boxes to 45 cents, 45 cent boxes to 60 cents, 60 cent boxes to 75 cents.
The canvassing committee will present special reports at the regular Commercial Club meeting tonight. All farmers interested in diversifying and county demonstration work are urged to attend with neighbors. Those who have not signed petitions are encouraged to sign tonight.
Temple Lumber Company offers paints for houses, furniture, floors, barns, roofs, and autos. Visit the store for supplies and products to finish indoor and outdoor projects.
The stork visited February 23 at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Muecke delivering a son who will likely sign his name Elmore Walton Muecke. Birth adds a new family member to the household.
A farmer meeting at the Opera House heard County Demonstration Agent Jack D. Hudson explain the role and funding for a Lavaca County agent. Local leaders Judge Stavinohn and Commissioner Bucek spoke on support while a three-member committee was appointed to organize countywide meetings through schools to build demand and gather funds.
A Farm Bureau gathering is set for Hallettsville next Saturday at 2 PM. The campaign will feature E H Gillar's full report on the State Convention. Directors are urged to attend and those favoring a Lavaca county farm demonstration agent may sign a petition for the Commissioner's Court consideration.
Mrs L E Denmark announces a voice class starting around March 15. For information call 142 W.
Services will be held next Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. by Rev Jus Green pastor. Everyone is invited to attend these services at the Baptist Church.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church met at Mrs. E J Merrem's home with eighteen members present. Committees delivered favorable reports and donated clothing and kitchen utensils for the destitute and Hallettsville parish. Mrs. A L Fuller led the Bible lesson. a luncheon followed. A Parcel Post Sale and Public Tea is set for March 30 in the Merseburger building.
The city of Shiner Texas calls a city election on the first Tuesday in April the 4th for Mayor three Aldermen and City Secretary for two years. Election at City Hall with manager F R Genthaler. Polls open 8 AM to 6 PM. Mayor E Runk.
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