Tomato production for Shiner discussed by experts
Vocational agricultural teacher W E Kingen reports on a tomato production visit by Charles Hinch E T Hughes and son to Shiner. They tested soil conditions on multiple farms and urged early marketable tomato planting with prepared soil and fertilizer. An evening school on Commercial Tomato Production begins late September for ten weeks. Local buyer Valenta from Sweet Home may purchase if quantities justify.
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Charles Hinch
Sweet Home
Hallettsville
E. T. Hughes
Hughes
Shiner
Shultz
Caldewey
Tassler
Burgen
Nollkamper
Novack
Burkett
Texas
Valenta
W. E. Kingen
Ag’l. Teacher
It’s Here A Radio 1931 Atwater Kent Golden Voice
A new 1931 Atwater Kent radio with Golden Voice debuts at Oil Mill Garage inviting listeners to tune in and experience enhanced reception and sound quality. Local advertisement highlights modern circuitry and clear broadcasts for home entertainment.
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Atwater Kent
Oil Mill
P T A Meeting Set After School At High School
The Parent Teachers Association will hold its first meeting of the new term next Thursday afternoon after school. A large attendance is desired and the gathering will take place at the High School.
Boyles occupy bungalow beside Wald residence
Dr and Mrs J W Boyle are now occupying the bungalow home adjoining the C J Wald representative residence.
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J. W. Boyle
C. J. Waldrep
Miss Clara Wagner on vacation with relatives in Fort Worth
Miss Clara Wagner of Harris Hospital Fort Worth is spending her vacation with relatives. Mrs C C Clamp of San Antonio was a guest of her mother last week.
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Clara Wagner
Harris Hospital
Fort Worth
C. C. Clamp of
San Antonio
Cotton receipts and gin statistics reported for Lavaca county
Public weigher L M Roeder tallies 7247 bales weighed by Sept 2. 1939 with Sept 2 last year 1938. Shiner Compress logs 13500 bales compressed to date. Lewis Allen census enumerator notes 14575 bales of the 1930 crop ginned in Lavaca county before Aug 16. 1930. In 1929 up to Aug 16 there were 1829 bales ginned in the county.
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L. M. Roeder
Shiner Compress
Lewis Allen
Lavaca
Faculty Reception At High School Auditorium
The annual faculty reception will be held tomorrow at 8 o'clock in the High School Auditorium. The program includes an orchestra, mixed quartet, violin solo by Mrs. W. L. Russell, welcome address by Mayor E. Runk, a response by Supt. T. H. Leslie, instrumental quartet, and refreshments. Public invited.
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W.L Russell
E. Runk
Shiner Chapter 272 to Hold Regular Meeting Next Tuesday
Eastern Star Shiner Chapter No. 272 announces its regular meeting for Tuesday night September 9. Members are urged to attend. Mrs. Ernst Hajek will preside as Worthy Matron.
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Shiner Chapter No
Ernst Hajek
W. M
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Tonight with Tomat o Culture Talk
The Chamber of Commerce holds a regular meeting tonight Thursday urging a large attendance. Dr Hinch and Mr Valenta of Sweet Home will speak on tomato culture. Readers are encouraged to read Mr Kingen's article on this page.
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Chamber of Commerce
Hinch
Valenta
Sweet Home
Kingen
Dentist Dr Ledbetter Moves Office in Yoakum
Dr. Roger B. Ledbetter of Yoakum relocated his dental practice from the Shropshire building to the Edwards building. The move marks a search for improved space and accessibility for patients.
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Roger B. Ledbetter
Yoakum
Shropshire Building
Edwards Building
Farmers cattle and hogs shipped on September 8
Shipments of cattle sheep and hogs will be sent on the second Monday in September date September 8. Citizens with goods to ship must notify Leo Hubner Frank Tassler Jr. or Herman Caka at least six days prior to shipment.
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Leo Hubner
Frank Tassler Jr
Herman Caka
Illness Report for Mr. D. Garbade Sr
The notice announces the serious illness of Mr. D Garbade Sr with a trained nurse at his bedside, reflecting a hospital or home care update typical of a family or public notices column.
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D. Garbade Sr
Dulak family takes new home formerly Miss Morgenroth's
Jos Dulak and family moved into their own residence last week, which had been the home of Miss Louise Morgenroth.
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Jos. Dulak
Louise Morgenroth
Mueller family moves into former Donovan home
William Mueller and his family have taken occupancy of the former E. J. Donovan home, marking a new chapter for the residence and its surroundings.
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William Mueller and
E. J. Donovan
Letz Mixed Feed Maker Visit For Farmers
Notice to Farmers And Dairymen invites attendees to meet a representative from Letz Manufacturing Company, makers of the Letz Mixed Feed Maker, on Saturday September 6. Exclusive agents for Letz Mills offer mills tailored to farm needs and aim to cut feeding costs.
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Letz Manufacturing Company
Neskoriks Visit Shiner After Flatonia Weekend
Mr and Mrs M J Neskorik of Flatonia spent Sunday in Shiner visiting friends and checking local happenings.
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M. J. Neskorik of
Flatonia
Shiner
Revival schedule swaps preachers for Shiner churches
On account of revival meetings at Hallettsville Baptist Church the Baptist and Methodist pastors in Shiner have swapped preaching days next Sunday the Methodist Church will host services instead of the Baptist Church and the following Sunday preaching returns to the Baptist Church in Shiner.
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Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Hallettsville
Baptist and
Methodist Churches
Shiner
Texas Enacts Physical Education Law in Schools
The Forty‑first Legislature passed House Bill 309 which becomes law September 1, 1930. It requires physical education courses approved by the State Department of Education to be taught in public elementary and secondary schools, with the State Superintendent to prepare the courses. The act cites an emergency for rapid enactment and notes widespread lack of fitness revealed by World War data. T. H. Leslie, Supt.
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HOUSE
State Department of Education
Texas
State of
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Union
America
T. H. Leslie
Philco Radio Showcases 1931 Marvel at Shiner Garage
An advert announces Philco radios in 1931 models as the newest marvel. The copy invites readers to hear and see the set at Shiner Garage, highlighting the latest in radio innovation and consumer appeal.
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Philco Radio
Shiner Garage
Flatonia Fair Invites Shiner to Attend
Flatonia announces its four day fair starting Wednesday September 10 in neighboring city. E. A. Arnim Jr. serves as president and M. Fernau Jr. as manager. The notice urges Shiner residents to attend with family, noting free admission for schoolchildren on opening day.
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E. A. Arnim Jr
M. Fernau Jr
Flatonia
Miss Alf Christian Moves to San Marcos Apartment
Miss Alf Christian and her mother Mrs. Nichols of San Marcos moved into the apartment at the home of Mrs. Wm Dziewas on Monday.
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Alf Christian
Mrs. Nichols
San Marcos
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Walters Brothers Company
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