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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1925
Page
1
Mr and Mrs Edgar C Wolters hosted automobile guests at Gonzales Fair on Shiner Day. Numerous locals attended Thursday opening, with W J Gardien Jr offering a private box for the evening pageant. Gazales organized a grand event despite adverse conditions.
The writer regrets missing La Grange County Fair but notes Fayette County was well represented and commends La Grange for enterprise and effort in attempting the event.
A concise notice from Shi ner Motor Sales promoting a broad range of standard card tires suitable for many budgets and needs. The ad emphasizes value and variety to attract shoppers seeking reliable tire options.
Mr. E. J. Merrem slipped in the rain while crossing from Corner Drug Store to the Welhausen corner. He broke two small bones in his right hand due to skidding rubber heels. He notes he has replaced leather heels on some shoes for wet weather.
Mrs J R Barrow and child briefly visited Gon Pales on Monday and Tuesday, stopping for a quick social visit and leaving without incident.
Dr Frank Kent, specialist in eye ear nose and throat from San Antonio, will be at Shiner tomorrow October 23 to see patients and discuss medical care.
Dr Gus Schulze led to the altar Mies Lucile King of Galveston last Wednesday afternoon October 14 at Christ Episcopal Church in Houston. After the ceremony the couple went to Dallas Fair and other points then to Yoakum for their future home.
The annual tea and bazaar held last Saturday afternoon at Pythian Hall netted 86.20 dollars. The embroidered vanity set donated by Mrs. Max Wolters was won by Mr. Peter Kuhn.
Mr. Emil Ahrens, a caller at the office Tuesday morning, reports a large army of hairy worms destroying young grass and feed stuff in his section. He notes butterflies swarmed before, and thousands of hairy stinging worms now strip vegetation. he has lived in the area 27 years and never saw conditions like this.
J. J. Macha special agent reports from the Department of Commerce that 5 557 bales of cotton were ginned in Lavaca County from the 1925 crop prior to October 1, compared with 28 508 bales ginned by October 1, 1924.
Services at the M. E. Church will be led by Rev. J. D. McWhorter with both morning and evening recordings. The public is invited to attend. A Florida tire advertisement notes the Goodrich 55 cord tire matches the 65 fabric in price and up-to-date design at Shiner Motor Sales.
Gus Jaroszewski of Temple Lumber Co. returned from a two week trip to Marlin Hot Wells reporting railroad and highway washouts everywhere. He notes fields washed out and torrential rains statewide, delaying all general traffic.
Mr and Mrs Louis Trautwein learned last week that their daughter Mrs John Hollmann would arrive in New York this weekend from Rio de Janeiro Brazil. Mrs Hollmann will be with her young daughter Clarice. Captain Hollmann will not return to the United States at this time.
A group of girls formed a Bridge Club last Saturday at Miss Annie Louise Plageman's home. Membership limited to twelve with founders including Estelle Macha Virgie Monroe Elsie Dziewas Johnnye Punton Cora Berckenhoff Alma Canon Mae Blohm Hattie Gloor Roxie Veree Buske Helen Rogge and Ruby Rogge. The current meeting is hosted by Mae Blohm.
The Rev J C A Pfenninger was a passenger to Lubbock on Monday, appearing in local society notes and indicating travel plans or routine movement within the community.
Mrs Ida Chapman wife of J H Chapman died at Kerrville Monday night at 10 40 p m aged 48 years 10 months 4 days. The remains arrived in Hallettsville Wednesday morning and were taken to the home of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs L F Chapman for the funeral in City Cemetery at 3 30 p m with Rev J D Mc Whorter officiating. The service featured a choir. She was born Ida Norrell and married November 9 1893. Surviving are two sons B E V Chapman of Northup and Alice Chapman of Hill esville a daughter Maud Chapman of Kerrville one brother Eugene Norrell of Ness City Kansas three sisters Mrs Wm Fenner of San Antonio Mrs T J Ponton of Shiner and Mrs L F Chapman of Hallettsville. She joined the Methodist Church at 16 and lived a devoted Christian life. The community mourns a noble mother and friend.
The Texas State Board of Health urges citizens to destroy mosquito breeding sites as dengue and malaria risks rise. Do not let standing water accumulate. oil barrels ponds and tubs, stock tanks with minnows, and screen buildings with 16 mesh wire to stop mosquitoes.
The American Legion invites all to a $1 dance Friday night October 23 at the Legion Hall in Shiner Texas. Cornelson's Happy Seven will provide the music for the event.
Dr Fuller moves his practice from Shiner Drug Store to the office rooms of Dr Gus Schulze above the Corner Drug Store. He will receive calls and patients there. Day phone 147. Night residence phone remains 29. the Fullers keep their apartments in the same building.
A hospital report lists current patients: Mesdames Emil Ritz, Ignac Baca, and Raymond Malina.
Prest-O-Lite Battery at Oil Mill Garage showcases a bold claim of superior power and speed in a vintage automotive spotlight. The brief note highlights the battery brand and its dealer in a succinct local promo style.
Weekday Mass at 6:30 a m. Sunday services at 7:30 and 9:30 a m. Sunday evening devotion at 8 p m English sermon every other Sunday and German sermon in the same order Bohemian sermon every Sunday at the second service except the fourth Sunday when Bohemian is first and German second L P Netardus pastor.
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