20 Mar 1924
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1924
Page
1
Blohm's J C Blohm and Son unveils a spring fabric and ready to wear display that outshines prior openings. A June Fair Booth backdrop features a wistaria bower and eight tall sardineres supporting roses, framing vibrant fabrics and new spring merchandise. Visitors praise the Spring fabrics hosiery footwear and hats while designer A A Schramm receives special note for creativity.
The shop showcases its most complete Spring and Summer woolen samples. Before buying your spring suit, visit to view the line and select fabrics.
J M Canon announces he is busy conducting the school census and urges residents to act promptly by March 81. Visit the City Secretary’s office to report your children’s schooling details at the first opportunity when in town.
Two stray mules are at the Shiner Horse and Mule Barn. A black horse mule about eight years old and 14 hands high. A mouse colored mare mule, three years old, about 13½ hands high. No brand. Owners may claim by seeing Paul Barber, Manager.
Local Lyons Film Producing Company filmed leading business houses last Saturday. The completed movies will be shown at the Liberty Theatre in about two weeks. The production promises a view of how we appear to others.
Temple Lumber Co advertises varnish and brushes for floors casing or furniture. Emphasizes finishing products to brighten woodwork and surfaces. Local supplier promotes complete line for home projects and repairs.
A realty notice invites buyers to view farm or in town properties offered by Shiner Realty. It mentions free consultations and urges callers to visit a listing street near Wolters for details and viewing.
Gladsome birthday was held last Tuesday afternoon at the grandparents home May or and Mrs. E. Runk. Aunt Mie Baie Buck prepared refreshments. Guests included Leona Manc v n Wel don Schramm Ralph Dreyer Julius Hollman Wm Wendeland and Billy Plageman.
A Tuesday night blaze at the G. He residence triggered a second fire alarm. Fire department responded quickly with no serious damage reported. Fire officials noted a possible escape path through an alley beside the Gatetrous property.
For sale baby chicks, including Pure bred Brown Leghorn and Rhode Island varieties. Contact Bonorden at 213t Emi for pricing and availability.
A blaze at Shin er Bottling Works was sparked by an exploding electric light globe while B J Heakhaus worked on machinery with gasoline. The fire was extinguished quickly, with Erwin escaping with scorched eyebrows and a severe scare.
The Peck Welhausen house gains a forest tan Spring coat while other homes on Welhouse Park face construction delays due to bad weather. Gus Jaroszewski enhances the landscape near his corner and A F Brosch adds a new garage and paths. Shiner Oil Mill moves seed houses to improve views, Dr F M Wagner Hospital nears public opening, and A J Bednar brick store walls rise toward occupancy in about a month.
Mrs L G Valenta hosted the 500 Club at her Main street home last Friday. Three tables formed for cards with Mrs B R Holchak winning the high score trophy and Mrs A A Schramm taking the booby. A salad and sweet course followed for Mesdames A A Schramm Victor Wolters E J Tomasco E J Henkhaus C R Longoria B R Holchak Walter Muecke A A Darilek and Miss Mae Hughs Leonide Schuhmann Mae Blohm. Reporter.
The Camp Fire meeting at Hermeline Polak on Tuesday approved minutes and read the roll with three absentees. Beads of various colors were received by all but one due to irregular attendance as girls work toward the second rank Fire Maker before school ends. next meeting set with Ruby Rogge on March 25.
C C Amsler, longtime Corner Drug Store owner, was absent last week due to illness at his home, with town residents hoping for his swift recovery and return to normal business.
Josephine Lucchese, renowned singer known as the American Nightingale, will be presented in Yoakum Monday night at the Grand. It is a notable engagement between Houston and San Antonio. Yoakum Fine Arts Clubs secured her appearance. reserved seats are $1.00 and $1.50 at Shropshire Drug Co. Concert starts promptly at 8:30.
New Business Enterprises reports O. W. Miller and L. A. Mladenko opening real estate offices with the Shiner Electric Supply Company. The combined venture marks a joint business front adjacent to the Gazette office, promising activity in real estate and electricity sales as a side line.
Shiner Transfer Co announces a new freight and truck line partnership named Lon goria and Steves. The firm operates regular trips to nearby towns with Mr Steves relocating from San Antonio to Shiner as school closes. Welcoming him, the firm notes contact numbers 170 day and 8 night for service.
Last Saturday and Monday opened Schober Bros new bakery. Each family purchase of bread included a half dozen milk made rolls and souvenir plates with ticket purchases. The shop offers groceries candies fruits and a soda fountain.
Shiner installs a 150 HP Fair tanks-Morse Oil Engine at the City Light Plant, adding to a 100 HP engine installed last fall. The combined power boosts heat for irons and electrical "juice" for fans, mills, and motors, including the Shiner Gazette which now runs on electricity. The $11,000 project is borrowed from a city fund and expected to be paid back by light plant income, avoiding taxes. The administration is described as businesslike, delivering substantial improvements.
Election is called in Shiner on the first Tuesday in April 1924 to elect two aldermen for two years, replacing R C Merseburger and M I Bozka. Polls open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at City Hall. Presiding officer F R Mergenthaler. Mayor E Runk. City Secretary J M Canon attests.
Temple Lumber Co advertises Pearl Screen Wire to keep out flies and mosquitoes. The brief notice emphasizes practical screen solutions for homes or sheds and promotes stock available for purchase locally.
Miss Dot Lea spent the week end at Gonzales visiting local friends and sightseeing. She enjoyed the countryside and returned refreshed for the upcoming schedule.
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