Santa Claus pool plans spark Shiner recreation project
For ten years locals talked of a swim center. Frank Kloesel has laid plans and begun a 70 by 130 foot concrete swimming pool on his Green School road property near the creek. A 6 foot dam, a 10 by 10 well, 200 umbrella trees and a free camping ground plus a baseball diamond mark a new pleasure resort opening May 1st next year with Elo Willman in charge. Janssen Bros. handle building contracts as Willman oversees landscape and garden walks, with a two story bungalow rising nearby and Willman supervising all.
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Shiner
Santa Claus
Frank Kloesel
Kloesel
Elo Willman
Willman
Janssen Bros
Commercial Club to decide road bond election plans
The petition for the road bond election was not presented to the Commissioners Court last Monday and preparations were not perfected in time. Tonight the Commercial Club holds its regular meeting and a definite conclusion is expected.
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Commissioner's Court
Commercial Club
Aid Society Meeting Led By Methodist Ladies Aid
Mrs. Otto Dreyer hosted the Methodist Ladies Aid Society in the afternoon of the 24th with sacred music, scripture reading by Miss Stella Wolters, and a review of First Samuel led by Mrs. A L Fuller. Evelyn and Ralph Dreyer read the Ten Commandments and the Twenty Third Psalm. A salad course and cake with fruit punch followed. The October meeting will be with Mrs. Arno Wagener.
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Otto Dreyer
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Stella Wolters
A. L. Fuller
Evelyn
Ralph Dreyer
Arno Wagener
PTA Meeting Scheduled for Next Thursday Afternoon
The Parent Teacher Association will hold its regular meeting next Thursday afternoon at 4 oclock in the school building. Members are urged to attend and arrive on time to discuss their child's progress and school matters.
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Oct. Ltd
Parent Teacher's Association
Dr Frank Kent to Visit Shiner for Eye Ear Nose Throat Clinic
San Antonio physician Dr Frank Kent a specialist in eye ear nose and throat will be in Shiner for a clinic tomorrow October 2 providing consultation and treatment arrangements for local patients.
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Frank Kent
San Antonio
Shiner
Mrs Schneider and family Leave for Nebraska Visit
Mrs. W. A. Schneider and her son Willie Ripren depart Monday with her daughter Mrs. Martha Buescher and family for an extended visit to Nebraska. The Gazette accompanies them to stay informed on home news.
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W. A. Schneider
Willie Ripren
Martha Buescher
Nebraska
the Gazette
Kuhn's Drag Store Moves to Helmers Building
Kuhn's Drag Store relocates to the renovated Helmers building with Mr. Kuhn and assistant Mr. Rudy Hurta in a spacious new headquarters. Dr. Wagner and Dr. Darilek also occupy upper floor parlors adjoining the store, inviting patients and friends.
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Kuhn
Rudy Hurta
Helmers
Wagner
Darilek
Schindler
Frienag
County Cotton Gin Reports Lavaca County Totals
J. J. Machas special agent of the Department reports that 000 bales of cotton were ginned in Lavaca County from the 1/25 crop prior to September 16, compared with 22,435 bales ginned by September 1, 1924.
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J. J. Macha
Lavaca
Reward Offered for Defaced Liberty Theatre Lobby
A reward of ten dollars is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who abuse or deface the Liberty Theatre lobby and for tips on cutting hoses, as reported in the public notice.
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Liberty Theatre
Celebration at Shiner Parish Draws Thousands
The annual Catholic Parish celebration in Shiner last Sunday attracted thousands. Bluecher Park was full with attendees enjoying food, music, and amusements. Nearly 500 dance tickets were sold, and gross receipts approached $1500.
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Shiner
Bluecher Park
Pep and Power that beat the world headline
Prest-O-Lite Battery and Oil Mill Garage appear in a compact blurb highlighting a strong automotive performance. The item notes a rallying theme of power and endurance with mentions of brands linked to fueling and maintenance. Far from a full story, it captures a boastful sense of achievement.
500 Club Enjoys Pleasant Friday Afternoon Gathering
Mrs. T. J. Ponton and her daughter Miss Johnnie hosted the 500 club Friday from 3 to 6 with a pink and white decor theme. Mrs. Rudy Valenta won high score and received a vanity dresser set. Mrs. H. H. Hepler won a powder puff. Guests included Mesdames Mamie Oppelt of San Antonio and H. H. Hepler.
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T. J. Ponton
Johnnie
500 Club
Rudy Valenta
H. H. Hepler
Mesdames
Mamie Oppelt
San Antonio
Crystal Cafe Changes Hands on October 1st
Crystal Cafe comes under new management as Wm Macha and wife sell to Paul Kloesel and Ad Schulze. Schulze and Kloesel will operate the cafe, with praise for the Macha couple’s faithful service and personal attention. Readiness to provide courteous, satisfactory service under new ownership.
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Crystal Cafe
Wm. Macha
Paul Kloesel
Ad Schulze
Schulze
Kloesel
New Dentist Welcomes Baby Son at Wagner Hospital
Dr and Mrs A A Darilek announce the arrival of a son at Wagner Hospital on the morning of September 28. Congratulations are extended to the family.
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A. A. Darilek
Wagner Hospital
Catholic Church Weekday and Sunday Service Schedule
The church lists daily mass at 6 80 a m and Sunday services at 7 30 and 9 30 a m with an 8 p m devotion. English sermons alternate Sundays, with German and Bohemian sermons rotating. Bohemian on the second service each Sunday except the fourth, when Bohemian sermon is first and German second. Pastor L P Netardus.
Extension Class Organized Lets Teachers Enroll
The College Extension Teaching class began last Saturday and will continue through Fall, Winter, and Spring terms. Mr. A C Burkholder from Southwest Texas State Teachers College will teach 1 pm to 5 pm each Saturday, with Sociology and Economics offered for college credit or personal improvement at 12 dollars per term.
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College Extension
E. F. F. Morgenroth
Lindenau
Smith
Olive Ray Young
Thomas and Price
Moulton
Ernestine Mergenthaler
Bess
Dorothy Lea
Elsie Dziewas
Martha McCann
Emily December
Lydia Koester
T.H Leslie
A. J. Rabel
Augustine
Ferdinand
Clare
Josephine
Ludmila
Dreyer
Gonzales
A.C. Burkholder
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
Burkholder
Services At Baptist Church Next Sunv
Rev Joseph Green to preach at Baptist Church services next Sunday morning and evening. Morning worship at nine thirty and evening service at seven thirty. Everyone invited to attend.
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Baptist Church
Fayette County Fair Opens With Pleasant Acknowledgment
La Grange welcomes fairgoers as the Fayette County Fair opened yesterday September 30 and runs through Saturday night inviting the public to take a day off and attend.
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Fayette County
la Grange
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