Architect Itsville Texas reports on school building condition
H. J von Rosenberg reviews a Shiner Texas school building after inspection in September 1928. He notes existing cracks unsightly but not dangerous prior to reinforcement with heavy steel rods. Soil compression suggests settlement unlikely. since rods were added no new cracks appeared. He concludes the community remains safe for continued use and offers Southwestern Life policy prompts.
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H. J von Rosenberg
Green School Opens September 24th
Notice that Green School will open on September 24th. The school trustees ordered the opening date for next Monday September 24. Shiner Electric Supply Co. promotes electrical reading and supplies with a notice dated September 24, 1923.
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Green
Chool
Shiner Electric Supply Co
Michna and Beasley Schools Announce Next Monday Closure
The trustees of Michna and Easley schools request confirmation that both schools will be closed on Monday, September 24, due to unspecified circumstances.
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Michna and
Easley
Cotton Receipts Towering at County Warehouse
C Henkhaus reports public weigh in shows 6769 bales of cotton received up to Tuesday night at the county warehouse amid steady receipts and rising totals as the season advances.
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P. C. Henkhaus
Chovanetz Seeks State Action on Banjes School Event
Chovanetz asks state officials to address an issue at Banjes School scheduled for next Monday September 24. The brief notes the request without detailing the action sought or the parties involved.
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Chas. Chovanetz
Banjes
Winter Months Brighten Up With Furnishings At Shiner Supply
The item lists fixtures and kitchen goods from Shiner Supply Company. Mrs William Green returns home Monday from Lub and Wilson where they spent the summer with their son and wife. Fryers and pullets offered at 18 cents a pound Bonarden 21. 48, O, Larson of Wood allf. passed through enroute to York to visit her mother for present stock. Telephone prices reduced as long as bth Davidson and Co.
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William Green
Lub and Wilson
Likson
O, Larson
Woodallf
York
Public School Opens as Supt Leslie Addresses Shiner High
Supt Leslie officially opened the 1923-24 session of Shiner High School at 9 o'clock with a large gathering of parents and patrons. He spoke on The Purpose of Education, earning praise for preparation and engaging delivery. The staff includes Principal Chas Choyanetz, Mrs. Julius Schultze, and Miss Dot Lea, with intermediate teachers Helmers, Mergenthaler, and Merseberger, and primary teachers Mergenthaler and Dzi ewas. The district reports $6000 in summer improvements, including $3600 for the primary bungalow, reflecting growth and efficiency under Leslie’s administration.
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Supt
Leslie
Shiner High School
Chas. Choyanetz
Julius Schultze
Dot Lea
Stella Helmers
Clara Mergenthaler
Mayme Merseberger
Ernestine Mergenthaler
Elsie Dziewas
Honorable Board of Education
Faculty Reception Honors 1923 24 Staff on School Campus
The Parent Teachers Association paid tribute to the 1923-24 faculty with a reception on the school campus last Friday. Former graduates presented a program on Mrs Thulemeyer’s music room porch, featuring Stella Wolters on violin, Fern Richter singing, Elvera Herder and Louise Thulemeyer in a vocal duet. The audience sang America, teachers were given seats of honor, Mrs Lane gave a brief address, and punch and cake were served as a sign of continued good will.
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Thulemeyer
America
Stella Wolters
Fern Richter
Elvera Herder
Louise Thulemeyer
Lane
Wm. Wendtland, Jr
S. A. Thulemeyer
Address Urges Unity From Students Faculty and Friends
An address closes with an intensive plea for the cooperation of the student body the trustees the parent teacher's association the patrons and faculty seeking united effort and support for ongoing school initiatives.
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Parent Teacher’s Association
Ice Cream Social by Luthean Fraun Verien
The Luthean Fraun Verien hosts an ice cream social on the Luther lawn Friday night September 21 starting at 6. A fish for the children will be served. Also listed is a mixer and a Chicken Scratch Feed selling all grains at 2.65 per 100 lb sack, from S. A. Carnes and Son.
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Luthean Fraun Verien
Luther Lawn
Mission Festival at Immanuel's Lutheran Church
Immanuel's Lutheran Church invites the public to its Mission Festival next Sunday. The morning service at 10 o'clock features a Mission service with a sermon by the Rey dsche of Mannheim. An afternoon service at 2:30 continues with additional sermons.
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Immanuel’s Lutheran Church
Immanuel’s
Reydsche
Mannheim
Missouri
Synod of the Lutheran Church
Silver Tea at Mrs Welhausen Home Next Wednesday
Announcement for a Silver Tea at the residence of Mrs C B Welhausen to be held next Wednesday September 26 inviting all. The event is hosted by the ladies of the Methodist church and welcomes attendees.
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C. B. Welhausen
The
Methodist Church
Card of Thanks for Japanese Relief Fund Support
The Shiner Branch American Red Cross thanks businesses, houses, organizations and individuals for generous contributions to the Japanese Relief Fund. Shiner again led the effort under Mrs Elo Wolters chairing the branch. Miss Emily Schmidt spent Sunday in Hallettsville.
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Shiner
American Red Cross
Elo Wolters
Emily Schmidt
Hallettsville
XX Century Club Sees Season Start With New Program
The XX Century Club met with Mrs. Edgar Wolters on Thursday September 6 with seventeen members and guests present. Mrs Mabel Merrem resigned, program of next year read and accepted, and a varied afternoon program featured vocal duets by Herscher and Thulemeyer, a Naughty Little Clock performance by Johnnye Ponton, a violin solo by Stella Wolters, a humorous Betty at the Baseball Game reading by Elyera Herder, and Merrem’s vivid travel account from Amarillo through Colorado to Yellowstone and back. The next meeting is set for October 4 with Mrs Adolph Schulzo.
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XX Century Club
Edgar Wolters
Louise Thulemeyer
Elyera Herder
Co’ Ra Berckenhoff
Johnnye Ponton
Mesdames L. G. Valenta
Chas. Sandford
Ponton
Plagemann
Arno Wagener
Hollmann
Kroulik
L. Merrem
Alvina Wolters
Miss Herscher
Miss Thulemeyer
Stella Wolters
Miss Herder
Mabel Merrem
Amarillo
Colorado
California
Vancouver
Oregon
Yellowstone Park
Free Magnedo phonograph needles with every record
A promotional offer runs through October 1 at A. J. Bednar’s store, giving a free Magnedo phonograph needle with each record purchased. The deal is limited to in-store purchases while supplies last.
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A. J. Bednar’s
New Car in Town: 1924 Nash Sport Model Debuts
The first 1924 Sport model Nash on local streets was driven by Mrs. H. H. Hepler and purchased from Shiner Motor Sales. It presents an attractive exterior with novel arrangements and a finely fitted interior.
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H. H. Hepler
Shiner Motor Sales
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Itsville
Texas
Br Independent
Dis Shiner
T. J. Ponton
Michna and Beasley Schools
Banjes School
I¢ Supply Company
le Pound
Bonarden
Bth
Davidson and Co
S. A. Carnes and Son
W. J. Tomasco
Prop
Nash
House OF Blohm
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