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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1933
Page
4
Weimar residents discard dance events as quilting becomes the community fad. Women flood into quilting circles and cut, sew, and piece quilt squares with great enthusiasm. Merchants report record quilting material sales, and many women already own a dozen quilts, while the town cheers the new pastime.
March 24 birthday party honored Mr. Fred Gerloff on his 70th, with 42 guests, outdoor games, a 10 p m lunch in the dining room, cakes and coffee. Attendants included Walter Brunkenhoefer family, Otto Gerloff party, Chas Westphal, Joe Shustra of Moulton, Willie Sain family, Frank Wehl family, Edwin Wehl daughter, Fritz Quast, Lillie and Minnie Petering, Gerhard Petering of Yoakum, Herbert Wehl, Louis Blaschke, Anita Sain, and others.
The Catholic Dramatic Club met Tuesday night March 21 with large attendance. Very Rev L P Netardus spoke on the Sokol Club in Czechoslovakia. Three new members joined: George Valis John Kurtz and Rosie Jungbauer. Minutes were read and approved. The club adjourned to meet Tuesday night April 4. Reporter.
The Blue Bonnet Music Club met March 3 with Mildred Tenberg. Roll call reviewed Wagner life facts. Marvin Rubin and Evelyn Draeger joined, Frances Elaine Wagner elected, officers chosen. Alois Cervenka president Edith Walters vice president Margaret Eric Leslie second vice president Dorothy Blohm secretary Maxine McElroy assistant secretary Elo Wolters parliamentarian Mrs Fuller critic. Program featured Maxine McElroy Lohengrin piece, Margaret Leslie violin Iris, Mildred Leslie piano Touch me not, Dorothy Muras first repertoire page from the etude Thulemeyer. Lunch served. games until 9:30. April 7 meeting with Erline Kroulik on Verdi. Reporter.
In a serialized tale set at Southern University of Marland, Antoinette Peyton resents Paterson Thayer’s chase of Ivy Welch. Tony and Larry Welch pursue love amid threats, a stabbing, and a banker robbery. Detective Jim Hanvey investigates the heist as Max Vernon’s whereabouts loom.
Harmon Burke small in stature but quick, describes stepping from behind the counter to confront a robber during a payroll heist at the Marland Mills site. He fired as the bandit fled, taking a bullet to the leg while Burke avoided injury, noting the assailant’s revolver and the tense melee at the bank counter.
In a bank robbery witnessed by Randolph Fiske and Harvey Hanvey, Burke claims he hit the robber and a blood trail confirms the wound. No other witnesses saw the escape, but a gas station worker heard gunfire. Fiske hints at recognizing the getaway car while probing for unusual activity around town.
The banker identifies Maxwell Vernon, a Marland University student, as the likely driver whose car waited at the curb during the robber event. Hanvey urges revealing the lad's name while noting uncertainty about ownership.
Banker Randolph Fiske describes Maxwell Vernon as a generous but impulsive student whose sudden wealth and changing behavior raise questions. Vernon borrowed trouble after his mother’s inheritance was spent, gambled, and a May bank holdup looms over his supposed actions. The story ends with questions about Vernon’s guilt and the possibility of a future reveal.
Mrs Frank Pagel Sr celebrated her 66th birthday on Sunday March 26 with only relatives and children present. A day of enjoyment featured cake sandwiches and coffee in the evening with many Pagel family members and relatives in attendance wishing her many more happy birthdays.
Eight year old Earline Kroulik celebrated her birthday on Saturday March 18 at her parents home Mr and Mrs R B Kroulik. Twenty three of Earline's playmates attended enjoying outdoor games on the lawn. Sandwiches cookies cake and punch were served and many gifts were given as guests wished the hostess many happy returns.
James Burke arrived back at State University following a weekend visit. He spoke with faculty about ongoing research and potential collaborations.
A posted notice warns pasture users at Midwi esca to refrain from fishing and hunting. It states keep dogs under control and names J. R. Brossel, Adolf Behuslav, and a manager.
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