Colorful Stamps Advertise Texas Centennial
Dallas Texas April 20 Thousands of mail pieces moving out of Texas will carry bright sticker stamps to alert friends and business associates of Texans outside the state to Texas and its Centennial. The stamps in sheet and book form are distributed by the department of publicity for Texas Centennial celebrations in Dallas as part of advertising the state. They are available to anyone who asks and will use them on mail to other states.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Department of Publicity
Spider in the Newspaper Joke Attributed to Twain
A Missouri newspaper editor Mark Twain reportedly answered a superstition question about a spider found in a paper. He quipped that the spider merely checked which merchant did not advertise to determine where to weave a quiet life.
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Mark Twain
Missouri
Miss Mabel Fuller Bids Bon Voyage From Shiner
Miss Mabel Fuller left Monday for Houston Miami Fila and Tovana Cuba. She taxed Passage for her time in London England. Miss Fuller formed many friendships in Shiner and hosted English teas for her well wishers. She praises Texas as the greatest appeal and expects a safe return next year.
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Mabel Fuller
Houston
Miami
Fila
Tovana
Cuba
London
England
Miss Fuller
Shiner
Texas
For Sale 1930 Model A Ford Sport Coupe
Ex workmanlike 1930 Model A Ford Sport Coupe offered by Smith Motor Company in Gonzales Texas. Vehicle described as extra clean with good rubber and flawless original paint. Terms available.
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Ford
Smith Motor Company
Gonzales
Texas
Visitors at the Edgar Wolters home include La Grange and Waelder guests
Recent guests in the Edgar Wolters home were Mrs Ernst Patton and Miss Myrta Hermes of La Grange, Mr and Mrs Henry J Schaefer of Waelder, R.
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Edgar ‘Wolters
Ernst Patton
Myrta Hermes
la Grange
Henry J.schaefer
Waelder, R
Sister of Mrs Joe Referred in Local Item
A brief genealogical line notes the sister of Mrs Joe, identifying a relative connection in a local society entry. The fragment provides no date or place details but indicates family ties within the community.
Evergreen School Picnic Held Sunday with Dance
Evergreen School announces a Sunday picnic on May 10 with dinner at 11 15 a m and admission 25 cents with 15 cents for children. An evening dance follows with gents 25 cents and ladies free. Candidates are expected to speak.
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Evergreen School
Peters Tyrolers to Play at Hallettsville Hall
The Peters Tyrolers are engaged to perform at Hallettsville Legion Hall on Thursday May 14 with a program and dance. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.
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Hallettsville Legion Hall
Annual School Feast At Witting May 10
A Sunday feast at Witting on May 10 features stew and chicken dinner served at 11. Adults 25c, children 15c. Supt. Paul Boethel of Hallettsville will deliver a Centennial address. Candidates will speak. Music throughout the day and Schultz Band for the dance. Admission 40c. Refreshments and amusements for all. Everyone invited.
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Witting
Paul Boethel
Hallettsville
Schultz Band
Jean Harlow shifts to honey brown in Riffraff with Tracy
Jean Harlow appears in the film Riffraff with Spencer Tracy, no longer platinum but honey brown hair. Palace screens the movie this Sunday and Monday, delivering a stylish new look and performances amid the classic pairing.
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Jean Harlow
Spencer Tracy
Palace
Huebners Attend Houston Family Reunion Last Week
Mr and Mrs J Huebner enjoyed a family reunion in Houston last week while Mr Huebner attended the O D B S Grand Lodge event, signaling a busy civic and fraternal schedule for the couple.
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Mrs. J. 4. Huebner
Houston
Mr. Huebner
O. D. B.S. Grand Lodge
Dr. Saunders Richter Visits From Houston
Dr. Saunders Richter arrived in town from Houston for a brief business visit last week, staying a short time before returning.
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Saunders Richter
Houston
Charlottenburg School Picnic and Dance Plans
The Musical Millers will perform on Sunday May 17 as Charlottenburg School hosts a school picnic and dance. The event combines a social gathering with live music as families attend the afternoon and evening activities.
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Charlottenburg School
Old Time Dance At Ermis Hall Schulenburg May 10
Sunday night event at Ermis Hall Schulenburg features Patek's Orchestra of Shiner. Music and dancing with admission 35 cents for gentlemen. Invitations extended to all community members for a traditional old time dance night.
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Ermis Hall
Schulenburg
Patek
Orchestra of Shiner
Dance At Dilworthall May 9 With Ling Johnson
Music by Ling Johnson of Gonzales sets the scene for a community dance at Dilworthall on Saturday May 9. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the evening.
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Dilworthall
Ling Johnson
Gonzales
May 15 Deadline Set for 2c Cotton Subsidy Claims
Lavaca County agent G C King announces May 15 as the closing date to file sales certificates for the 1935 cotton subsidy. Farmers who have not yet filed should have their buyers prepare certificates and mail or bring them to the Lavaca County office, as no certificates can be accepted after the deadline.
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G. C. King
Lavaca County
Hallettsville
Texas
Clair Trevor Navy Wife at Palace l ue y
Clair Trevor described as a Navy wife appears in an event at the Palace l’uey. The upcoming appearance promises a lively, socially themed program with local attention and fan interest.
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Clair Trevor
Palace
L'Uey
Keep a Good Laxative Always in Your Home
Among the necessities of home is a good reliable laxative. Don’t be without one. Do your best to prevent constipation and don’t neglect it when you feel its disagreeable symptoms coming on. We have used Thedford’s Black Draught for 21 years and have found Black-Draught to be effective.
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Thedford
Jean Harlow and Spencer Tracy in Riffraff at Palace
Film listing notes Jean Harlow and Spencer Tracy starring in Riffraff at the Palace with showings on Sunday and Monday.
One Ton of Prize Horseflesh Exhibit Reaches Ten Year Tour
An exhibit featuring prize horseflesh marks a milestone on a 10,000 mile tour, reaching the Te rentennial on Wet wt St tego Thea Beed eee pow ie ou 10,000 mile journey as the first item to arrive.
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Terentennial
Red Cross Relief Funds Allocated Across Texas Subchapters
The Lavaca County Red Cross sent 104.00 to the Midwest Branch for U S disaster relief. Hallettsville contributed 38.50 with Shiner 40.50 and Moulton 25.00. Funds came from the general fund built by last fall membership dues, not new contributions.
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Lavaca Co. Red Cross
Midwest
American Red Cross
St. Louis
U. S
Hallettsville
Shiner
Moulton
Shiner Attendees at Battle of Flowers Not Fully Listed
Shiner sent a strong representation to the Battle of Flowers last week with many attendees, but officials could not secure the full list of participants. The coverage notes a lively turnout and local pride without naming all individuals present.
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Shiner
Goesch of Floresville Attends to Business Interests
R. A. Goesch of Floresville was seen last week tending to business interests, with no further details provided on the nature of his activities or locations involved.
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R. A. Goesch
Floresville
Help Your Kidneys Disturbances Sell Turners June Tablets
Help your kidneys and bladder health with Turners June tablets offered by Shiver Drug Co or Kuhn Pharmacy. The ad promises relief for getting up nights back ache disturbed sleep dizziness and rheumatic pains with a money back guarantee. Two price options 50 cents and one dollar for a box of 13x12 tablets.
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Shiver Drug Co
Kuhn Pharmacy
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