Notable 1940 Car Ride Earns Broad Acclaim
A soft steady ride described as one of the era’s most talked-about developments, delivering a smooth, confident big-car experience that drew widespread attention in 1940.
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1940
Page
7
Local visits span Hallettsville Weimar Schulenburg and Moulton
Mesdames E. J. Kempe and J. M. Canon spent Sunday afternoon with Hallettsville relatives. Dr. and Mrs. Wagner visited in Weimar Sunday. Farmers Gin Mr. and Mrs. James F. Burke spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs. O. G. Blohm in Schulenburg. Frank Cimrhanzel is now employed at the Purity Creamery. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kraus and family visited in Moulton Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Valenta and Marthalyn visited Moulton Relatives Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Kempe
J. M. Canon
Hallettsville
Mrs. Wagner
Weimar
James F. Burke
O. G. Blohm
Schulenburg
Frank Cimrhanzel
The
Purity Creamery
Fred Kraus
Moulton
Rudy Valenta
Marthalyn
Houston
John Kattman
Glenn Wagner
Martin Wagener
Ben Grill
Carlos Monroe
Fred J. Fietsam
Freasberckenhoff
Irene
Margaret Donohue
Lillie Donohue
H. J. Strauss
J. C. Strauss
Elizabeth Russell
San Marcos
Jake Cimrhanzel
Edwin Novak
San Antonio
Leon C. Kopecky
I. M. Calhoun
J. L. Mikulik
Dorothy Muras
Mary Lee Fietsam
Wm. Bird
Wm. Tel
Goodyear's All-American Tire Launched by Local Dealer
Hy Goetz Jr., Goodyear dealer, announces the All-American tire priced for about 70 percent of buyers. The full size tire offers life-time guarantee, sizes include 8.00-16 5.25-17 5.50-17 4.75-19 5.00-19. It features high-carbon steel beads low-stretch Supertwist cord and a double cord breaker for durability. Multiple-rip tread aids wear steering and traction with economy and safety in mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy. Goetz Jr
Goodyear
Goetz
Sweet Home Rally and Parish Picnic Featured Political Event
The Sweet Home Parish Picnic and Political Rally drew a large crowd with a barbecue and supper, amusements, and a well attended evening dance. Gubernatorial candidate Jerry Sadler spoke with his Cowboy Stringsters, promoting his tax plan and honoring Mothers. Several other candidates were introduced by MC H Lookey Seekamp and presiding Henry S Paulus. Sheriff candidates included Joe C Jones, Frank McGrew, and A P McElroy from DeWitt and Lavaca Counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Home
Jerry Sadler
Leon Huff
John Kimbrough
Sadler
H. Lookey Seekamp
Yoakum
Henry S. Paulus
M. A. Hobbs
Paul Boethel
Joe C. Jones
Frank McGrew
A. P. McElroy
DeWitt
Lavaca
Local worker income allocation to traders and costs
A Texas oil worker keeps fifty nine cents of each dollar for local merchants. From the rest fifteen cents goes to rent fifteen cents to savings and insurance seven cents to public utilities and four cents to professional services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Service Officer to Help War Veterans in Shiner
Miles Wasson a field representative of the Veterans State Service Office will visit Shiner Thursday morning May 23 from 8 to 12 to assist veterans and dependents with war service claim problems. Mrs Eula Schultz enjoying her stay in New York spoke to Shiner relatives from the Worlds Fair and with Mrs Buske is having a wonderful time. Mr and Mrs W L Henkhaus and family Mrs O C Henkhaus and Mr and Mrs O W Davis of Rusk spent Sunday in Navasota. Mrs Davis recovering from a serious illness at Jacksonville Hospital. Irene seen out and about.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Wasson
Veterans State Service Office
Shiner
Eula Schultz
New York
Bell Telephone Company
Mrs. Buske
W. L. Henkhaus
O. C. Henkhaus
O. W. Davis
Rusk
Navasota
Davis
Oil taxes trace earnings of oil firms over eighteen years
Oil taxes for the past 18 years have averaged three times the earnings of the oil companies. The statement highlights a sustained relationship between tax take and corporate profits, implying a sizable fiscal impact from petroleum operations.
Fancy work sale announced by S. L. A. Store
The S. L. A. Store invites readers to supply their needs in fancy work at a sale on May 19. The notice emphasizes a focused event offering decorative and refined craft items for customers seeking delicate handmade goods.
CARDUS Promises Relief for Menstrual Distress in Women
Advertisement promotes CARDUS as a remedy for menstrual discomfort caused by malnutrition. It claims the product improves appetite and gastric juice flow, aiding digestion, rebuilding strength and nerve energy, and reducing periodic distress when taken days before and during menses. It notes 50 years of popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardus
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Paul «Loesel
Elmer Schulze
Goliad
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del Monte
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