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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
7
Palace Theatre presents Hudson's Bay starring Paul Muni and Gene Tierney on Tuesday and Wednesday. The ad copy cites moral maxims from Ful er Byron and others, including lines about adversity and loss, framing the film as a test of character amid early Northwest fur-trapping days.
The Green School ends term on May 8 with valedictorian Rudy Jemelka of the county and eight successful seventh graders, four in the top 10 percent. April 26 trip to Austin and San Marcos included stops at the capitol and museum. The April 6 closing picnic was at the school due to bad weather. Electric lighting upgrades noted as a community asset with honor rolls listed for multiple grades and six weeks periods.
A notice presents a lice treatment remedy available in two formats wet and dry. It emphasizes accessibility and versatility, noting two application methods. The item implies a consumer option without detailing ingredients or brand.
Guests in the Jos. Muras home Sunday who came to attend graduation exercises at St. Ludmila's were Mr. and Mrs. Louis B. J. Cerny, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A. Sismilich, Mrs. Margeta Sismilich, Mrs. Willie Raiosek and Miss Marie and Miss Annie Dolezal, all of San Antonio.
A brief, era-echoing quotation attributed to Quarles about enduring hardship before reward, presented as a standalone editorial caption style item.
Mrs Cessor writes from Mayaguez Puerto Rico May 13 1941 to Mrs Fietsam describing nearly a month there with travel by boat without seasickness. She praises the climate hospitality and scenery, notes a transfer of Sgt Cessor to the 29 Bomb Squadron and hopes to receive mail at Maya guez instead of 24th Air Base Squadron. She mentions plans to contact Richard Strauss and enjoys the Shiner Gazette.
About two hundred Wigwams appeared on the Shiner campus the yearbook named Wigwam. The pages feature faculty seniors juniors sophomores freshmen the band basketball baseball German and Home Economics clubs with ads from local merchants. The senior English class formed a journalism club to write school items for the Shiner Gazette as the year ends with a seniors farewell party at Beethoven Hall.
The Shiner Comanches won both games last week. On Tuesday May 13 they beat Prairie Lea 9 to 6 with Agricola and Sauer as batteries. On Thursday May 15 they fell to Gonzales Apaches 10 to 11 with Michalec and Sauer on the sticks. Supt J Mil Auld announced a summer school during vacation, starting the Monday after the regular closing.
The Midway Pirates lost 4 to 2 to Sweet Home, dropping to 3 losses and 2 wins and slipping to third place. Baros and Lerma opened scoring with a third inning rally, while Dullye homered and doubled for Sweet Home. Littlefield shut the Pirates down until the seventh, Kasparek held the line in relief as Sweet Home built a late lead.
The message indicates a beauty shop offering permanent hair treatments. Marburgers Beauty Shop provides a contact option with a phone number, inviting potential clients to schedule a service.
Mr and Mrs Erwin Henkhaus of Jefferson arrived in our city Monday joining Mr G W Eschenburg to attend the 55th session of the Texas Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association in San Antonio.
The U S Civil Service Commission announced examinations for junior custodial officers at $1860 and junior stenographer at $1440 and junior typist at $1260 in Washington with closing dates June 19 1941 and June 9 1941 respectively. Navy Department inspector positions with updated requirements open until further notice with age limit 65 and several optional branches including steel hulls electrical and mechanical. Further info available from the Secretary of the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners or the Commission in Washington.
A personal memorial poem from Daniel’s aunt Mrs. F. M. Baros Jr. reflects a year of grief for a son grandson and nephew who died, describing him as a sunny part of life now dwelling with Jesus in heaven and a future reunion on golden stairs.
Advertises discounted oil with a promise to drain your car and reveal savings for you and a friend. Emphasizes a friendly deal and durable product.
Western Auto Associate Store features hair dressing services promoted by Marburger's Beauty Shop with phone contact listed as 4 for customer inquiries.
The Lutheran Picnic at Blu cher Park on May 11 proved a success despite bad weather. The church thanks all who helped and notes the Patek Band donated music for free due to conditions.
Blackleg is rampant nationwide. It costs little to protect livestock. We offer syringe and vaccine to prevent outbreaks and save cattle health and profits.
The Community Club meeting on May 8, attended by Miss Emily Novak, our county agent, nine members and a visitor, featured songs, a roll call on current events, and approval of prior minutes. Members received Ball Blue Books, crafted a feather comfort for Mrs. J F Marek with ten pockets per side, eight squares, and neat pocketed feather divisions, then shared a table of foods.
Speed Queen introduces electric washers featuring double walls designed to keep water hot and improve wash speed. The design aims to boost efficiency and reduce energy use while maintaining consistent water temperatures during cycles.
KUHNS PHARMACY sells Turner s Juno tablets on a guarantee to help with getting up nights backache disturbed sleep dizziness or rheumatic pains. Prices are 50c and 1.00.
Mesdames Jos Muras and F M Wagner hosted a Nature Hunt and picnic supper for S L A graduates at Sulphur Park on Monday from 6 to 10 pm. Captains Joe Strauss Johnnie Hajek and Joseph Franta led the team as they hunted for species, boxes and jars in a mad chase through Red Ants and butterflies. Strauss led the best collection minus a horned frog and shared a box of Sweet Ears. other captains received gift bags of popcorn for arts, followed by dancing and departure after a bountiful evening.
Star Sulphurous Compound offered by SHINER DRUG COMPANY claims to simplify poultry care. It purportedly kills germs and worms during the germ period and eliminates bloodsucking lice mites fleas and blue bugs in dry water.
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