29 Sep 1932
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1932
Page
1
J J Olsen reviews the Third Called Session of the 42nd Texas Legislature. He praises its tax relief efforts, road bond relief, vehicle licensing cuts, and poll tax reduction, while noting debates over oil land leases and school ownership. He urges party support and national unity.
The first public school assembly of the current term held September 22 featured performances by Trumpet Salo Edith Wolters and Mrs. William Wendtland Jr. on piano with Miss Evelyn Richter of Moulton, reading by Dorothy Jean Blohm, a talk on fire prevention, and a piano solo by Hanna Pfenninger. The next program is scheduled for October 6 from 9 to 10 am, with an invitation to the public.
August Schmidt and his family from Yoakum visited relatives this Sunday.
The National Synod of the United Lutheran Church will convene in Philadelphia next week. Texas Synod has four delegates, with two from Shiner's United Dr. Martin Luther Church. Rev. Pfenninger, local pastor and Texas Synod president, will attend, accompanied by O. C. Dittmar from the local church.
The Palace Theatre will debut Heritage Of The Desert in the Southwestern trades district with Friday and Saturday showings on September 30 and October 1. This is the first local release, so theatergoers should not miss the new picture.
Shelly Canon of Houston spent Sunday at the home of his parents, according to a brief social item noting family visit and local habits.
Advertiser notes merchandise at its lowest point months ago and claims to have bought heavily. Now offers a large selection of bargains including dark prints and hose with a bold sales pitch aimed at attracting customers seeking discounted goods.
The Texas Centennial call for unity through endorsing a proposed constitutional amendment to authorize state participation in Texas Independence Centenn ial celebrations in 1936. The Texas Weekly urges voters to support adoption in November with an overwhelming majority even amid gubernatorial contention. Other state issues and ads are noted as distracting but temporary.
The Business Men's Club held a regular session at the Royal Cafe with secretary pro tem H. H. Striebeck. They approved minutes, discussed funding concerns, and accepted a request from St. Ludmila's P.T.A. to host the next luncheon on October 2nd at 7:30 p.m. The event will include all business firms and employees, aiming to focus on business matters. Mayor Richter urged attendance at the next Chamber of Commerce meeting for street-improvement ideas on October 6th.
The Lutheran Ladies Aid announces an ice cream social on the church lawn this Friday night September 30 inviting all attendees. Proceeds support church activities with a casual gathering and treats for guests.
Miss Brooksie McElroy has entered Draughon’s Business College at Houston for the coming term. Miss Beatrice Kasper left last week to resume her studies at State Teacher’s College at San Marcos.
Roxie Veree Burke spent Saturday in Houston with activity noted in social schedules. The brief item records her presence in the city and implies leisure or social engagement without detailing events or companions.
Rev. and Mrs. G. T. Gibbons were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Benno Holchak on Sunday, sharing hospitality in a social gathering.
As the paper goes to press, Saturday and Tuesday rains and lowering clouds threaten Bargain Day crowds. Rural residents are unlikely to reach town, and exact outcomes remain unpredictable.
Dr A L Fuller died at about 4 pm Sunday after a heart attack while at home with his wife Mrs. Fuller. Medical aid arrived too late. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 9 am as his son travels from Chicago. burial will be in Schulenburg. A longer obituary is planned for next week.
After five months away Mrs. Wm. Green is back home arriving from Wilson and Lubbock Sunday night. She traveled with her son Dickson and Dickson Jr. and Mrs. Hoboaka of Dallas. Mrs. Green notes heavy rains followed them from Lubbock causing a detour of about 200 miles en route.
The Public School observes Fire Prevention Week with an educational article by Supt. Leslie. The piece aims to inform every citizen about fire safety and prevention, inviting readers to continue to the Gazette’s next page for the full article.
The Gazette thanks Representative J. J. Olsen for his voluntary review of the recent called session of the Legislature. The article could not be used last week due to timing, arriving on press day morning.
First year's planting of Qualla cotton requires all growers to bring cotton to the gin yard and begin ginning before 9 o'clock each Monday morning at 856 Farmers Gin.
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