Leahy Granted 60 Day Stay for Mathis Murder Case
Harry J. Leahy of Mathis, condemned to death for the murder of Dr. J. A. Ramsey, will receive a 60 day stay of execution, announced by Governor Moody. The pardon board sought 30 days for review, while the governor extended another 30 days to study the case during the legislature's special session.
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Austin
Texas
Harry J. Leahy
Mathis
J. A. Ramsey
Moody
Board of Pardons
National Guard Unit Receives Satisfactory Inspection
Gonzales Texas March 31 Captain J D C Witting commands Company K 141st Infantry National Guard was inspected by Captain Hunter San Antonio from Fort Sam Houston who rated the unit satisfactory. Officers and men then held an oyster banquet after the inspection.
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Gonzales
Texas
141St Infantry, National Guard
J. D. C. Witting
Hunter
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
Old Moulton Weather and Community Notes
Weather outlook favorable for crops with abundant rains. Farmers busy planting cotton as pipelines progress in the community. Alfred Hirsch hospitalized in Temple. Joe Albrecht P Hansen and Willie Voz were visitors from San Antonio last week. Mr and Mrs P A Helms visited home folks at Colony on Tuesday and Wednesday. Maggie.
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Alfred Hirsch
Temple Hospital
Joe Albrecht
P. Hansen
Willie Voz
San Antonio
P. A. Helms
Colony
Maggie
Macbeth at Moulton School Auditorium
Shakespeare tragedy Macbeth to be performed at the Moulton school auditorium on Thursday April 4 at 8 PM. Admission 10 and 25 cents. Public is cordially invited to attend.
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Macbeth
Moulton
Eagle Subscribers Renew Allegiance
The Eagle thanks readers for subscription payments since the last report naming Leon Linbrugger of Shiner Lucas Rehmet J T Jaegeli and L J Kubicek of Moulton as renewing subscribers.
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The
Eagle
Leon Linbrugger
Shiner
Lucas Rehmet
Moulton
J. T. Jaegeli
L. J. Kubicek
Funeral of Mrs Butschek Widow of Charles Butschek
Funeral services for Mrs Wilhelmina Butschek died Wednesday morning March 27 were held at the Anders home with Rev Father Joseph Kopp officiating. Interment was in Moulton Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers were six grandsons Virgil Caleote George Butschek Adolph Alfred Emil Christ and Anton Meyer. Mrs Butschek born August 15 1847 in Austria was 81 years 7 months 12 days. She married Charles Butschek in 1869 came to Texas in 1852 lived at St John and moved to Moulton in 1915. Surviving are husband eight children 35 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
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Wilhelmina Butschek
Charles Butschek
Adolph Anders
Joseph Kopp
Moulton
Virgil Caleote
George Butschek
Adolph
Alfred
Emil Christ
Anton Meyer
Butschek
Wilhelmina Klepich
Austria
Texas
St. John
Charles
San Antonio
Nordheim
Fred
Hackberry
Henry
Louis
Hallettsville
Adolph Christ
Julia
New Braunfels
Notable Texas losses and tax questions in January
The article notes five losses in Texas during January totaling 1,836,673 dollars. It cites an automobile speed record of 231 miles per hour. It also states about 800,000 persons paid income tax in 1928 and roughly 37,000,000 voters cast ballots in the recent presidential election.
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Texas
United States
The Womanless Wedding at Moulton School
The Womanless Wedding will be staged at the Moulton school auditorium on April 19. Promises a scream from start to finish with a cast of characters. Look for the full cast and details in next week’s paper.
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Moulton
Alfred Krause Heads to Palestine for Baseball Duty
Alfred Krause, a star player from Moulton, signed with Palestine for the season and left last Friday to assume his duties there.
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Alfred Krause
Moulton
Palestine
Dilworth Stockman Owns Notable Brahma Cow in Texas
Dilworth stockman Phil Goodwin of Lockhart reports ownership of a remarkable Brahma cow he believes is the largest in the state. The half Brahme animal, with Jersey dam, stands 18 hands high about six feet and weighs around 2500 pounds. Horns resemble the old Texas long horn.
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Lockhart
Texas
Phil Goodwin
Stockman
Dilworth
Juror A. J. Elster Reported to Houston Federal Court
A. J. Elster was summoned and served as a juror in the Federal court in Houston this week. The assignation reflects ongoing jury duty requirements for federal proceedings.
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A. J. Elster
Houston
Thas Week
Houston visitors draw hometown welcome in Moulton
Qtto Mueller and Erwart Raab of Houston visited home folks in Moulton Sunday, sharing greetings and local pride during their trip.
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Qtto Mueller and
Erwart Raab
Houston
Moulton Sunday
Mrs Anton Katzer Returns From Cuero Visit
Mrs Anton Katzer returned Monday from Cuero where she had been visiting home folks.
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Anton Katzer
Cuero
Harwood Family Visits Moulton Friends
Mr. Frank Haschke and his family from Harwood spent Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Boehm in Moulton, sharing time with local residents.
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Frank Haschke
Harwood
Moulton Sunday
Jordan Boehm
Boehm Kotzebue and Petrek Visit Cistern Homefolks
Mr and Mrs Richard Boehm Mr and Mrs Roy Kotzebue and Miss Marie Petrek spent Sunday in Cistern visiting homefolks.
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Richard Boehm
Roy Kotzebue
Marie Petrek
Pfeil and Ellinghausen Families Celebrate Easter
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Pfeil and Helmuth Ellinghausen of New Braunfels spent Easter with Mr. and Mrs. August Ellinghausen.
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Gus Pfeil
Helmuth Ellinghausen
New Braunfels
August Ellinghausen
Local Visitors From Schulenburg
Mr and Mrs William Woehler Mrs Leona Merrem and Gon Malvin visited relatives and friends in Schulenburg Sunday.
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William Woehler
Leona Merrem
Gon. Malvin
Schulenburg Sanday
Mr and Mrs Willie Wilks Return to Moulton
Mr and Mrs Willie Wilks have returned to Moulton after residing in San Antonio. Mr Wilks will be employed at Anders Garage.
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Willie Wilks
Moulton
San Antonio
Mr. Wilks
Anders’ Garage
Mrs. Paul Haschke Visits Harwood Relative in Moulton
Mrs. Paul Haschke and her daughter Ella Myrtle from Harwood are visiting her mother Mrs. Jordan Boehm in Moulton this week.
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Paul Haschke
Ella Myrtle
Harwood
Moulton
Jordan Boehm
Easter Egg Hunt Held by Fehrenkamps for Grandchildren
Mr and Mrs F T Fehren kamp hosted an Easter egg hunt Sunday morning for their grandchildren. The event brought joy to all attendees as eggs were found and celebrations shared.
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F. T. Fehrenkamp
Bargman Family Visits Fehrenkamp in Moulton
Mr and Mrs George Bargman and daughter Elizabeth of Gonzales were in Moulton Sunday visiting Mr and Mrs F T Fehrenkamp.
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George Bargman
Elizabeth
Gonzales
Moulton
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Student Miss von Lienen Visits Family in Moulton
Miss Alice von Lienen a Lutheran College student from Seguin spent last weekend in Moulton visiting her parents Mr and Mrs George von Lienen.
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Alice von Lienen
Lutheran College
Seguin
Moulton
George von Lienen
Families Visited San Antonio After Mrs Schoddes Operation
Mr and Mrs W H Schodde and son Willie Mrs Herbert Haase and children were in San Antonio last Friday visiting Mrs R H Schodde who recently underwent a serious operation.
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W. H. Schodde
Willie
Herbert Haase
San Antonio
R. H. Schodde
Meyer Family Visits Editor at Home
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Meyer and relatives from Houston Muldoon Fintonia and local areas visited the editor Tuesday evening. The gathering included John W. Meyer and son Franklin, Miss Ella Meyer, Miss Laura Meyer, Miss Annie Winzig, and Harriet Meyer.
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Ben Meyer
John W. Meyer
Franklin
Ella Meyer
Houston
Will Meyer
Harriet Meyer
Muldoon
Laura Meyer
Annie Winzig
Fintonia
Mrs Jordan Boehm Visits Son in Victoria Surgery Update
Mrs Jordan Boehm and her son in law Frank Haschke returned Monday from Victoria where they visited John Raab who underwent an appendicitis operation at a Victoria hospital. Raab is progressing fairly well.
Schulenburg Breaks Ground for $300000 Milk Plant
Schulenburg hosted a record crowd for the ground breaking of the Carnation Milk Products Company plant. Governor Dan Moody appeared, with State officials, educators, and business leaders present as the project moves forward. Ground was broken by Moody, a parade, bands, the flying bull gift, cattle procession, and dances crowning the event. Construction aims to start soon with operations by late July drawing milk from a 30 mile radius.
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Schulenburg
Texas
Carnation Milk Products Company of
Wisconsin
Moulton
American Legion
Geier-Merrem
Gus Russek
Dan Moody
Carnation Milk Products Company
Henry Preson
LaGrange
A. & M. Band
College Station
Arabia Temple Band
Houston
9Th Infantry Band
Fort Sam Houston
American Legion Band
Hallettsville
Flying Bull
Main Street
Easter Program At Lutheran Church At Moulton
The Moulton Sunday School and Luther League presented an Easter program at the church on Sunday evening. A large crowd attended as recitations songs instrumental selections a dialogue and a pantomime were performed. The Boursville Harmonica Band directed by Mrs R F Smothers and the Moulton Juvenile Orchestra played several numbers. J P Jaegi and Rev A H Falkenberg spoke briefly. The event benefited the Sunday School and Luther League.
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Moulton Sunday School
Luther League
Boursville Harmonica Band
R.F. Smothers
Moulton
J.P. Jaeggli
A. H. Falkenberg
Circulate Petition for School Tax Election in Moulton
The Eagle reports a petition to be circulated in Moulton calling the school board to order an election on increasing the maintenance tax for public schools. The 25 cent levy on assessed value fails to provide adequate funds for schooling.
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Eagle
Moulton
Cooking School Opens in Moulton With Dallas Lecturer
Miss Alice Sims of Dallas Home Economist delivers a series of electric cookery lectures in Moulton under Central Power and Light Company auspices. The first lecture was Thursday and the final session is scheduled for Friday afternoon.
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Alice Sims
Dallas
Moulton
Central Power and Light Company
Moody vetoes bolter bill in Texas political clash
Governor Dan Moody on Tuesday vetoed the bolter bill sponsored by Senator Wirtz of Seguin. The measure would empower a state executive committee to bar party members who voted for a candidate from another party.
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Dan Moody
Moulton Elects Trustees Saturday
An election will be held in Moulton Saturday to elect four trustees for the Moulton Independent School District. Terms of J. T. Jaeggli Frank J. Wagner Ed Boehm and Ad Vana expire.
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Moulton
Moulton Independent
J. T. Jaeggli
Frank J. Wagner
Ed. Boehm
Ad. Vana
Lavaca County Interscholastic Meet Set for Halletteville
The Lavaca County Interscholastic Meet will be held in Halletteville on Friday and Saturday, April 5 and 6. The event has been twice postponed due to bad roads and Good Friday.
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Lavaca County
Halletteville
Yorktown visitors call on Moulton Sunday
Mr. Frank Wagner, Miss Frances Wagner, Mrs. Annie Camrad, Mrs. Meyer and Miss Elizabeth Wagner of Yorktown visited in Moulton Sunday.
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Frank Wagner
Frances Wagner
Annie Camrad
Meyer
Elizabeh Wagner
Yorktown
Moulton Sunday
Special Session Set by Governor Moody for April 22
Governor Moody announced the special legislative session will convene April 22 in Austin. The main task is passage of appropriation bills for the next biennium, with additional topics including penitentiary concentration public utilities regulation and gasoline tax and automobile registration.
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Austin
Texas
Moody
Early Spanish Contacts and Texas Landmarks
Cabeza de Vaca, the first white man to enter Texas, shipwrecked on the Gulf coast in 1528 and reached Mexico City after crossing the state. Ysleta near El Paso is the oldest Texas town, founded 1682. The first Spanish mission began in San Antonio 1718. The Texas Capitol at Austin burned in 1881.
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Cabeza de Baca
Texas
Gulf Coast
Mexico City
Ysleta
el Paso
San Antonio
State Capitol
Austin
Boosters Tour Moulton Ahead of Carnation Plant Opening
A Schulenburg booster delegation with a band visited Moulton last Thursday to publicize the April 3 turning of the first shovel for Carnation Milk Products Company’s $300,000 plant. The visit highlighted community pride and the forthcoming dairy facility.
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Schulenburg
Moulton
Carnation Milk Products Company
Pipe cargo for Luling-West Columbia pipeline arrives at Moulton
Humble Oil and Refining Company unloaded 48 car loads of pipe at Moulton for the Luling West Columbia pipeline construction. A carload of asphalt was shipped here to paint pipes before placement in the ground.
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Humble Oil and Refining Company
Moulton
Luling-West Columbia
Calf Sold Weighs 510 Pounds At Local Public Weighing
Frank Marko of near Moulton sold to O B Moeller a calf weighing 510 pounds on Public Weigher Chas Welff's scale. The animal was not quite ten months old.
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Frank Marko
Moulton
O. B. Moeller
Chas. Welff
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National Guard
Old Moulton
State Bank OF
O. Buescher
F. J. Wagner
Dickson Green
William Hillmer
Geo. von Lienen
Louis A
Dilworth Stockman
Lutheran Church
Bolter
Boosters
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Community Bank
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