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Newspaper

Shiner Gazette

Location

Shiner, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1933

Page

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Swap Day Stew Delights Shiner Business Club Ladies

The Shiner Business Men's Club meeting featured the American Legion Auxiliary serving large bowls of cowboy stew to members. Moritz Kreuger earned praise for the credit. The group discussed school consolidation, Swap Day for farmers, and awaited speakers for the April 6 Chamber of Commerce meeting. R F C work and overnight freight changes were noted. Postmaster and banking confidence comments closed, with thanks to the Auxiliary for the surprise menu.

Shiner Business Men American Legion Auxiliary Moritz Kreuger J. C. Jones A. H. Kaspar Supt. Barron Yoakum M. E. Wolters Chamber of Commerce R.F.C Edmund Pfeil John Bares Wenske R. F. C.com San Antonio Houston Koethey Shiner Roosevelt

United Dr Martin Luther Church Services This Week

The church lists Sunday School at 9 30 and Divine Service at 10 30 with a Sunday night English service at 7 30 p m The pastor will speak on What is the supreme need of humanity in our days of perplexities The church extends a cordial welcome Remember Lenten services on Wednesday night The Master Calleth You Richard Schuetze Pastor

Richard Schuetze

Bargain Day Suits Cleaned and Pressed at 35c

Garbade's Modern Clean with Mrs Elizabeth Gerdes home from a week in San Antonio. Miss Thelma Julia Luck and Miss Leona Kroulik returned home from State University on Sunday.

Garbade Elizabeth Gerdes San Antonio Thelma Julia Luck Leona Kroulik State University

County Meet Preview At Hallettsville With Shiner Entries

Interscholastic events run from March 16 to March 30 at Hallettsville with tennis, essays, spelling and debates scheduled. Shiner enters numerous literary events with coaches and teams listed, and a One-Act Play will be shown at a March 23 practice and March 30 tournament in Yoakum.

Hallettsville Shiner Mr. Leslie Elton Buessing Curtis Ward Ruth Otto Elvira Sanders Mr. Butte Ralph Dreyer J. J. Elsik Leona Manchen Irma Reichardt William Wendtland III Herbert Liebhafsky Margaret Eric Leslie Marie Ward Erwin Liebhafsky James Cimrhanzel Angeline Krause Pearl Raabe T. H. Leslie Maxine McElroy Erline Kach M. Wagner Miss Ritcher Miss Merrem Dorothy Jean Blohm Selma Rogge Alberta Hernandez Miss Dreyer Aline Wolters Spelling Alfred Brosch Emilie Malina Wilma Pfeil H. Leslie Buena Lee Otto Irene Filip Delphine Draeger Reischel Virginia Vogelsang Ruby Mae Fissler Assembly

Election Order for Shiner Independent School District Trustees

The Board of Trustees of Shiner Independent School District orders an election at Old City Hall Shiner on April 1 1983 for two school trustees. F R Mergenthaler will conduct the election as required by law. Peter Kuhn president H G Hollmann secretary.

Board of Trustees Shiner Independent Old City Hall Shiner F. R. Mergenthaler Peter Kuhn

Reconstruction funds allotted for Lavaca County March

County Chairman Denmark informs the Gazette that an allotment of 5500 dollars has been made for Lavaca county for March on Reconstruction work. This money will be available as soon as Bank Holidays are over.

Denmark Lavaca County

Banks reopen as holiday rules relaxed nationwide

Shiner banks resume normal operations with minimal restrictions. Treasury rules limit transfers to required trade use, ban withdrawals for hoarding, and require affidavits for large currency withdrawals. No gold will be paid out as part of the restored banking flow.

Shiner United States Treasury

Birthday Anniversary for Adam Wendel Sr at Family Reunion

On Sunday March 12 1983 Adam Wendel Sr. celebrated his 80th birthday with a family reunion at his daughter Mrs. Wm Kram home. Attending were Louis and Mary Wendel Willie and Louise Hoepfl Frank and family Adam Jr. and daughter Fred and son Edmund and family A C Kram and Erwin Kram. After lunch guests departed wishing many more birthdays. For sale snake plants a type of cactus Mrs Frank Stach Sr.

Adam Wendel Sr Wm. Kram Louis Wendel Willie Hoepfl Frank Wendel Adam Wendel Jr Fred Kram Edmund Kram A. C. Kram Erwin Kram Grandpa Wendel

Wm Wendtland Sr Celebrates 77th Birthday at Daughter’s Home

Surrounded by wife children and grandchildren Wm Wendtland Sr marked his 77th milestone at his daughter Mrs S A Thulemeyer’s home. Only Erwin Wendtland of Dallas was absent while Postmaster Perry Wendtland of Yoakum joined the family. Flowers gifts and good wishes capped a perfect day as The Gazette extends congratulations.

Wm. Wendtland Sr S. A. Thulemeyer Erwin Wendtland Dallas Perry Wendtland Yoakum Gazette

Castello Family Guests At Ludwig Home

Mr and Mrs C C Castello and their daughter spent Sunday visiting the home of A H Ludwig, sharing a day with the Ludwig family.

C. C. Castello A. H. Ludwig

New Model Chevrolet Now On Exhibition

Chevrolet introduces the Standard Six now on display at the local dealer showroom. P R Otto and W J Tomasco attended a large Chevrolet dealers meeting in Houston. The Standard Six targets business use and private owners seeking a non deluxe, compact wheelbase model with claimed high gas mileage. Otto invites the public to view the latest Chevrolet model.

Chevrolet P. R. Otto W. J. Tomasco Houston Otto

Fortunate escape near Weimar driving to Houston

Mayor Ad Richter and Mrs Richter Dr A A Darilek and family and Mrs C Valenta avoided a serious wreck when three boys veered into the highway. The Richter Buick rolled once but self-righted and avoided injury as help from Weimar aided its pull from the ditch and the trip continued. Also advertised Hell's Highway at the Palace Theatre Friday and Saturday.

Houston Ad Richter A. A. Darilek C. Valenta Weimar Richter Mayor Richter Palace Theatre

School Census Effort Seeks Full Community Cooperation

J. M. Canon, acting as school census enumerator, appeals to patrons and friends of the school for full cooperation in counting all children. The notice urges accurate reporting to ensure proper funding and district planning.

J. M. Canon

Notice of Election in Shiner Texas 1933

Lavaca County Notice of Election ordered by Mayor Ad Richter for April 4 1933. Election to elect a Mayor City Secretary and three aldermen for two years. Held at new City Hall with presiding judge F R Mergenthaler. Polls 8 a m to 6 p m. Candidates must file ten days before election.

State of Texas Lavaca Shiner New City Hall F. R. Mergenthaler

Old Indian Custom Revived Swap Days

In a mood of financial strain swapping or bartering has returned nationwide. Swaps involve trading possessions one no longer needs for items desired or needed, a practice once common among Indians and noted in trading posts. The Chamber of Commerce ad on the last page invites readers to swap.

Chamber of Commerce

Sunset School to Present Program Next Friday Night

Sunset School will give a program next Friday night March 17 at 7 45 PM. All are invited. Sunset Community Club met March 9 with 26 members and several visitors. The next meeting is set for April 13 at 7 45 PM. All members urged to attend.

Sunset School Sunset Community Club

St Ludmila P T A notes March meeting actions

St Ludmila's P T A met March 6 in regular session. Receipts from the play Wild Ginger totaled 47.90 for St Ludmila's Academy. A leather bound Bible was given to Miss Stratman, with thanks for her play. Diptheria serum bill of 35.50 was paid. Fourteen two children were inoculated against diphtheria and Dr J W Boyle was thanked for services. The group voted to fund baseball equipment for the high school boys. Next meeting is April 6. Repoter.

St. Ludmila St. Ludmila’s Academy J. W. Boyle P.T. A St. Ludmila’s

Two Families Welcome Home on Return Voyage

Returning to the Homeland Shiner reports two families of homecomers: Mr and Mrs John Hollman and daughter Clarice depart Rio Janeiro for a four month U S vacation. they have not been home in four years. Lieut Cam, Louis Huebner and family return from the Philippines where stationed for two years with the U S S Houston.

Shiner High Seas John Hollman Clarice Rio Janeiro U.S. A Lieut Cam Louis Huebner Philippines U.S. S. Houston

High School Assembly Program Presented at Shu r High

March 9 assembly featured a program directed by Miss Richter and director ner. Piano solos by Earline Kroulik and Leona Valek of Mrs. A L Fuller. Practice debate on Inter scholastic League topic argues for nonproperty tax revenue. Affirmative Elton Buessing Curtis Ward against Ruth Otto Elvira Sander Thege. Shu r High AF team coached by Leslié.

M. Wagner Miss Richter Earline Kroulik Leona Valek A. L. Fuller Elton Buessing Curtis Ward Ruth Otto Elvira Sander Thege Shur High AF Leslié

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H. G. Hollmann Sec’g. Board of Trustees R. F. C. Allottment Ent Grocery Department Ong Jean Clabber Girl Csate Ee Rollin’s Deanson and Sans Hee Wolters Brothers Co Leading Store Texas Frank Stach Sr St. Ludmila’s P.-T. A High School Assembly
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