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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1933
Page
4
Doris adjusts to married life with Mrs. Du Val while memory loss shadows her. She tends to gardens, curates meals, and dreams of Rocky, whose letter hints at concern rather than affection. Doris fears mis identification and wonders if her husband will return her memory or reject her.
A woman faced a timely obligation she needed to complete before Rocky’s anticipated arrival in a week.
Doris confides interest in a New York excursion for shopping and self-discovery but fears Rocky’s jealousy and the watchful Mrs. Du Val. Mrs. Du Val proposes a town trip to handle errands and a dentist visit, while Doris contemplates slipping away to Tange's for clues to her past.
Doris feigns a dress emergency to slip away from Mrs. Du Val and confirm her true identity as Rocky Du Val. The pair drive into New York, with the French mother-in-law insisting on traditional female restraint in small matters while women must be rulers in little things. Doris plans a quick trip to Tange’s to test the marriage ruse as doubt gnaws at her heart.
One man and two women were arrested in Palestine for a graft scheme involving a dead baby. The women posed as mourners seeking contributions to bury the child, which had long been dead and possibly embalmed. An undertaker’s death certificate sufficed to swindle many, with victims across Texas and the South. The paper urges swift, severe punishment.
The Bunjes Canning Club led by Miss Del la Pfluger invites interest in a forthcoming event at the home of Mrs. C. B. Stratman on September 27. Proponents emphasize home canning as vital for family welfare and long term food security.
Miss Bernita Heinsohn hosted a Monday afternoon three table bridge party. Miss Irene Kasper won high score and Miss Hertha Liebhafsky earned the cut prize. Refreshments included salad cake and iced tea.
Tuesday evening from 3 to 6, Mrs. Emil L. Balusek was hostess to the Tuesday 42 club. Mrs. Raymond Broz was second high, Mrs. Otto Sander cut while Mrs. Emma Juengermann received second low. A tempting tray lunch was served. The next meeting will be held with Mrs Ray Broz on Sept. 12 at 2:30 p.m. Reporter.
Mrs A L Fuller spent last week end in San Antonio. Mr and Mrs Chas Chovanetz spent Friday in San Antonio. Miss Mayme Merseburger is the guest of Houston relatives. Supt Chas Kasper of the Flatonia High School attended the opening of Shiner High Monday morning.
The Wied Home Demonstration Club invites county press officials and local chambers to a Sept 8 program at 3 p.m. at Wied School teacherage. The event features pantry inspections, speeches, and recipes while highlighting Miss Pfluger’s short stay and work.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for help during the death of C M Karasek and thanks Father Netardus flower bringers and Kolar Stanek Post. Notices include a 1981 Chevrolet truck for sale, a Beeville relocation of the Schneider family, and a theater listing for Slim Summerville and Zasu Pitts in They Just Had to Get Married at Palace Theatre with show dates Friday and Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Mikulik returned from San Antonio and Corpus Christi. J L Mikulik and wife spent the week end with relatives. At the hospital visit Tuesday we found Miss Antonia Pustka much improved and allowed a brief visit. Miss Pustka has many friends glad to hear of her speedy recovery. County Clerk Joe Bozka visited his ill mother, whose condition is much improved.
L Trautwein and H G Hollmann inspected the new artesian well on the John Hollman farm in Charco last week. The well is flowing 90 000 gallons every 24 hours. D T Palmer and family arrived Monday afternoon after leaving Aransas Pass due to the storm, staying with H H and C C Hepler. Supt and Mrs T H Leslie, Margaret Erie and Mildred left for their new home at Weimar last weekend. Mrs S J Holchak returned Sunday from Kerrville and San Antonio. Miss Bertha Janak R N is expected home Saturday from a vacation trip. During her absence Miss Stella Darijek Rh N of Moulton has been in charge of the local hospital. Patients at the local hospital since last report include Mrs Annie Savadina of Schulenburg, Mrs F A Kallus of Yoakum, daughter of Mrs Annie Fikac of Sweet Home, daughter of Anton Ullmann, Mrs M M Wagner, Mrs Ed Herder and Miss Agatha Hodanek.
C. J. Monroe and his mother along with Carlos Dean spent the weekend visiting Houston and Galveston, enjoying the seaside cities and sightseeing opportunities.
The Ace of Clubs held its last regular meeting at Mrs. A Busch's home with colorful summer blooms and a hospitality room. A luncheon followed the games and trophies for high score and cut prize went to Mrs. Vance Percy and W. Menier. Mrs. Ben Banker visited as a house guest and received a gift. Evelyn Pollock recently visited Houston and Lake Charles. Diplomaniacs a musical comedy featuring Wheeler and Woolney plays at Palace Theatre Sunday and Monday.
Miss Evelyn Dreyer and Ralph returned from the Century of Progress. Benelle Brothers and the Stokeses of Gonzales visited Shiner. Ricky Ree Shop displays a new line of school dresses. Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Brosch visit from Wichita Falls. Midway Canning Club sets achievement day Sept 18 at 1 30 PM at Mrs. J. H. Elsik. The week closes with the wedding of Slim Summerville and Zasu Pitts in They Just Had to Get Married at the Palace Theatre Friday and Saturday.
Mrs G O Rawlett of Houston visited Monday night with Miss Ann Husinecky, sharing time and conversation during a routine social gathering in the area.
An advertisement promotes Contay Special Bleach promising to remove freckles pimples and liver spots to achieve a clearer complexion. It cites Shiner Drug Co and Kuhn Pharmacy as sellers and notes the offer at 39-20.
Mr and Mrs Max Roitsch and their daughter of Galveston have been guests in the Edwin Wolters residence during a brief visit.
A testimonial from Alice Burns praising Adlerika after thirty years of constipation. The ad claims food from the stomach caused choking and credits Adlerika with alleviating the problem, portraying the user as a new person and presenting Shiner Drug Company as the source.
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