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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1933
Page
2
Edgar Wolters used a Buick Sedan to join a swimming outing at the Game and Fish Reserve. A gust of wind and brake trouble sent the car nose first into 8 feet of water late Sunday evening. Town crews and Janssen with block and tackle lifted the submerged vehicle. Wolters reports the car unharmed aside from its baptism.
Among the visitors at Sunday's Decoration Day were Wm Jaroszewski and family from Smithville Henry and Wm Remmers and families from Nordheim Mr and Mrs F W Pawlicek of Victoria Mrs Norma Renken Mrs Herman Huber Mrs Elvin Greif and Mr and Mrs Ed Mewes of Kings Joe Huebner of Grenau Mr and Mrs H F Gloor Gonzales Mr and Mrs E J Henk haus Mr and Mrs E J Tomasco and baby and Max Ehlers of Houston J L Mikulik and wife of San Antonio
Willie Buesing and his relatives from Yoakum were guests of W. E. Siems at his Yoakum home on Sunday, sharing time and hospitality with the host family.
The film stars Fredric March Elissa Landi Claudette Colbert and Chas Laughton in a depiction of Rome burning and Nero's excesses as well as early Christian martyr struggles.
A Wednesday evening bridge party honored Honoree Miss Wilma Hillie before her upcoming marriage to Victor Stindt. Miss Selma Rogge won high score, Miss Beatrice Zappe low. Hostess Miss Ella Stratman arranged pink and white spring flowers, with table prizes awarded to Beatrice Zappe Rose Gasser Evelyn Dreyer Mrs Edwin Pohler Alice Richter and Hertha Liebhafsky. The event featured a decorative menu served on trays.
Mrs. E A Ferris of Washington says Kruschen Salts lifted her husband’s spirits and helped him shed 16 pounds in four weeks. Advertises a half teaspoon daily in hot water before breakfast and promises fat loss, improved appearance, and a money back guarantee after the first jar from drug stores worldwide.
The Epworth League picnic at Hallettsville on Saturday included Herbert Runk Harold Crawe William Wendtland and Miss Leona Manchen Inez Cauthern and Earline Kacir noted among attendees.
Mrs Edward Berkenhoff remains under medical care at the local hospital since Tuesday following a surgical procedure. The condition and specifics of the operation were not disclosed.
Mrs Ida Goeth came back to Austin last Friday following a visit with her mother and other relatives.
The Texas Legislature proposes Section 51a to authorize state bonds up to 20 million dollars at up to 4 percent for up to 10 years to fund unemployment relief and relief work. The measure, limited to two years from approval, requires non property tax funding for interest and redemption, with September or August 1933 ballot submission and gubernatorial proclamation.
Section details a proposed amendment to Article VII Section 1a of the Texas Constitution providing a $3,000 exemption on the assessed value of residence homesteads from state taxes. It specifies election timing, ballot wording for and against, gubernatorial proclamation, and publication requirements. The document is directed by the Secretary of State.
Arno Wagener drove to Schulenburg on Sunday to assist Mrs Wagener in settling at home. They reported Mrs Wolters much improved after the visit.
Lavaca and Dewitt County Rural Letter Carrier Association notes the death of Hugh Lay a longtime rural letter carrier. The resolutions express sympathy acknowledge decades of service and request copies for publication and minutes. Also promotes the Western film Under The Tonto Rim starring Stuart Erwin at Palace Theatre Friday and Saturday.
An unusually large crowd attended last Sunday's Decoration Day events. The ladies of the association thank the minister, the singers, Mr. Chovanetz, and all others who contributed to the day's success.
At the closing assembly on May 19 the program was arranged by Dorothy Jean Blohm, Idella Othold and Geneva Seim. It featured First grade songs by Miss Reischel, instrumental duos Wm Wendtland III and Elvira Sander, Second grade songs by Mrs Alfred Brosch, piano solos by Delphine Draeger Earline Kroulik Clara Belle Behlen and Evelyn Draeger, saxophone by Idella Obhold with Mrs Thulemeyer, and an address by Mr Jones. Estatistical reports were given by Mr Leslie.
Miss Anita Richter of the local faculty has returned to her home in Moulton.
Thursday afternoon the 42 Club gathered at Mrs Theo Rogges home with blue and pink larkspur and roses in the decor. After games a tray lunch was served. High score went to Mrs C M Koerner, guest prize to Mrs C B Stratman, hostess for next meeting is Mrs Emil Stach on June 1 at 3 pm.
Rogge Gin at Midway reports the sale of the gin plant of Mrs Aug Rogge located at Midway to Emil Vrana and Son of Moravia.
Guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Opera Sunday were Mr and Mrs James Suster and children Mr and Mrs Rudolph Prasek Mr and Mrs Louis Drabek Mr and Mrs Frank Heiman Jr Mr and Mrs John Pustejovsky and children Mr and Mrs Joe Struka and children A big dinner and supper was enjoyed.
Mrs Alvina Wolters spent last weekend in San Antonio visiting relatives and enjoying local sights and events. The trip highlights a brief family excursion with no reported incidents or formal engagements.
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