Farmers Gather For Weekend Visits In Novohrad
Community notes from Novohrad record farmers busy with cotton work and weekend visits among local families including Simzek Darilek Fritz Kubenka Pavias Hohensee Richter and Valenta. A honeymoon dated April 23 1917 is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Simcek
Baureville
Joe Darilek
Robert Fritz
Halsetteville
Fred Gertoer
F. J. Kubenka
Otto
Frank Barta
Kamensky
San Antonio
Komensky News Social Notes and Local Visits
Farmers are busy plowing corn and cotton. Mrs John Wenske returns home after a week with her son. Pavlicek and Krank families visit relatives near Nivobrad. A bouncing baby girl born to William and Mrs Wenske on April 1. School picnic at Charlottenburg. Anton Beyer and sister Annie visit Anton Bratrich and family. Mary Olsovaky and children visit Yoakum by Dodge car. Attended show at Moulton last week April 23, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wenske
Jim Pavlicek
Krank Pavlicek
Nivobrad
William Wenske
Charlottenburg
Anton Beyer
Annie
Anton Bratrich
Mary Olsovaky
Yoakum
Moulton
Culak School Hosts Spring Box Supper and Program
Rain and hail brought no damage as Culak School plans a Friday April 27 box supper with dialogues speeches and songs by students. Trustees elected include Joe Culak Gus Hoff and Alois Zidek while Aug Hartmann family visited from Dreyer and Tin Henry and Ford owners attended locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aug. Hartmann
Rud
Dreyer
Henry
Jim Zideki
Culak School
Moulton School No. 2
Joe Culak
Gus Hoff
Alois Zidek
Gus Hu
Waco
Hermann Lone Grand Lodge
Uncle Sam
Local residents visit and travels noted in area
Mrs R B Papacek left for Yoakum to visit relatives. Julius Kotzebue and family and Joseph Muras group visited Gonzales. Mrs John Morgan of Plum stayed with Ed Studeman. Edith and Millie Krueger returned to Shiner after visiting Helia Krueger. Sam Jaeggli from Galveston State Medical School visited his parents. Rev H A Heineke Henry Etlinger Oswald Buescher went to Houston for roadsters. Ruby Meiners returned to San Marcos to resume SW Texas Normal School studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius J. Kotzebue
Joseph Muras
Gonzales
Sam. Jaeggli
Galveston
Rad. Jaeggli
H. A. Heineke
Henry Etlinger
Oswald Buescher
Houston
Rev. Heineke
Max Roeber
Ruby Meiners
L.A. Meiners
San Marcos
South West Texas Normal School
Local Notes From Dixie And Surrounding Areas
Rain blessed the area on Thursday aiding crops while chopping cotton dominates the day. Alma Sauer returns from a brief Dilworth trip as Hy Cook and sons travel on business to Gonzales. Multiple visits among Moeller, Cook, and Roessler families occur across Komensky Shiner and Flatonia with baptisms at Christian Cook’s. Dixie April 23 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Sauer
Dilworth
Hy. Cook and Sons
Gonzales
Louie
Arthur Moeller
Otto
Komensky
Geo. R
Louie Moeller
John L
Frank Meyer
Geo. R. Cook
By. A
Charlie Cook
Amalia
Shiner
Fred H. Cook
Lizzie
Sophie
Moulton
Hy. Sonsel
Hy. Cook
Christian Cook
Little Mary
Dixie
Celebrates Eighty Seventh Birthday for George Gertner
George Gertner marked his eighty seventh birthday Sunday with many relatives and friends. The event featured a wide array of foods and treats. Despite his age he remains hale and hearty, and well wishes poured in for many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gertner
Mr. Gertner
Blohm and Hornshu Tie The Knot In Shiner Ceremony
Prosperous Shiner merchant John Blohm and Miss Ela Hornshu wed Saturday at the bride’s mother Mrs K Hornshu’s home near Witting. Rev William Dziewas of Shiner officiated. The Eagle greets the newlyweds with best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John, Blohm
Shiner
Ela Hornshu
K. Hornshu
Near Witting
William Dziewas
Death of Walter Fertsch in Hallettsville
Walter Paul Fertsch two year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Fertsch Hallettsville died Thursday from measles and cold trouble. His remains were laid to rest in Hallettsville cemetery Friday morning. The Slagle extends heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Paul
Charles Fertsch
Hallettsville
Delegates Return From Sons of Hermann Grand Lodge
Mr. and Mrs. Hermanin Thar Mr. and Mrs. Otto B. Bilert Miss Ida Lueke Mr. G. J. Bohnenkamp Mr. W. Hillmer Mr. G. Findeisen and Mr. Gus Huff returned Wednesday night from Waco where they attended the grand lodge meeting of the Sons of Hermann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermanin Thar
Otto B. Bilert
Ida Lueke
G. J. Bohnenkamp
W.hillmer
G. Findeisen
Gus. Huff
Waco
Grand Lodge
The
Sons of Hermann
St Louis Symphony to perform in Austin May 2
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will give a concert in Austin on May 2 under the directorship of Max Zach a noted conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Kelloughs and relatives visit Ed Studeman home
Mrs. John Kellough of La Grange and Mrs. I G Kellough of Brownsville joined guests including Mrs. Lee McCutcheon of Ft. Davis Mrs. Sanders of Langtry and Mrs. R O Faires and her son of Flatonia at the Ed Studeman home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kellough
la Grange
I. G. Kellough
Brownsville
Lee McCutcheon
Ft. Davis
Sanders
Langtry
R. O. Faires and Son
Flatonia
Studeman
Green School Notes From a Rainy Week
The report notes heavy hail damage to cotton requiring replanting after a good rain. Mrs. Frank Seidenberger Sr celebrated a birthday Friday night April 20 with a large crowd, refreshments, and dancing. Several locals attended a Bluecher Park dance on April 21 and visits occurred with friends and family around Wied and Sweet Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Seidenberger
Eddie
Willie Kleihege
Mary
Rosie
Ed. Stock
Tillie
Bluecher Park
Hy. Schraer
Joe Schraer
August Haechten
Wied
Alex Kruse
Sweet Home
Spreading Food Campaign Visits Smiley Clubs
County Agent A. K. Bell and Mrs. Bell with District Agent M. T. Paine of the U S Department of Agriculture toured Gonzales County Texas on April 21 to urge farmers to grow more feed and food. The party visited Smiley on Thursday and met with local agricultural and canning clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales, Tex
A. K. Bell
Schulenburg Couple Weds In Quiet Halsettsville Ceremony
In Halsettsville on a calm Saturday Miss Bessie Glass daughter of Mr and Mrs L Glass married Hubert Morrow of Hackberry. Rev Flanders of the Methodist church officiated. The bride, a popular young woman, and the groom, a prosperous young farmer, were the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schulenburg
Tex
Halsettsville
Bessie Glass
Plant More Food and Feedstuffs
There will be a greater demand for food and feedstuffs this year than ever before. The farmer who plants food and feedstuffs is assured a good price for everything he produces. Cotton commands a good price now, but nobody knows what it will be worth next summer. All our farmers should plant less cotton and more food and feed stuffs.
Statewide progress requires shifting from local selfishness
In Texas a call to move beyond parochialism urges residents to balance local pride with statewide and national interests. The piece notes past legislative favoritism toward local institutions and argues for shared benefit, broader loyalty, and constructive cooperation to build a stronger Texas for all citizens.
Moulton ISD Trustees Sworn In Reelects Kotzebue
A. F. Kotzebue was re elected president and John Bucek named secretary of the Moulton Independent School District board. G J Bohnen kamp and O F Knape join as newly elected trustees while J T Jaeggli declines re election after sixteen years. The board unanimously extends thanks to Jaeggli for his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Kotzebue
G. J. Bohnenkamp
Joh Bucek
O. F. Knape
Moulton Independent
John Bucek
J. T. Jaeggli
Jaeggi
Jaeggli
Witting School Closes After Seven Month Term
The Witting school led by Miss Lizette Prilop and Miss Emily Horngha closed a seven months term on Saturday April 21. A program of songs recitations and dialogues delighted attendees. Both educators have been re elected for the next scholastic session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witting School
Lizette Prilop
Emily Horngha
Moulton Lad Joins Navy
Emil Tomasko youngest son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Tomasko has joined the U S Navy. He is at the Great Lakes training camp and a letter to his parents says he likes it fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Tomasko
Jacob Tomasko
U. S Navy
Emil
Great Lakes
Moultonites Enjoy Festivities in San Antonio
A group from Moulton attended last week's San Antonio celebrations and praised local hospitality. Participating named individuals included Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Rehmet, Mrs. Minnie Hoyer, Mrs. Ludwig Heinrich, Miss Helia Krueger, Earle and Annie Arnim, Emma Kotzebue, Carrie Parr, Pauline Elster, Victor Fehrenkamp, Edwin Jaeggli, F. W. Neskorik, Robert Vigial, and Johnnie Cinadr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
San Antonio
Lucas Rehmet
Minnie Hoyer
Ludwig Heinrich
Helia Krueger
Earle
Annie Arnim
Emma Kotzebue
Carrie Parr
Pauline Elster Messrs
Victor Fehrenkamp
Edywin Jaeggli
F. W
Otto Arnim and wife in San Antonio for operation
Otto Arnim and his wife are in San Antonio this week while Mr. Arnim undergoes an operation by specialists. Karnes County News notes Wm. Eilers has two appointments to the School of Industrial Arts at Denton worth 20 each as waivers of incidental fees and free books. Miss Adele Heye and Miss Annie Louise Townsend held appointments last term. Townsend will not return, having been employed to teach in Hallettsville High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Arnim
San Antonio
Wm. Eilers
School of Industrial Arts
Denton
Adele Heye
Annie Louise Townsend
Miss Marjorie Harris Joins Parents in Sulphur OK
Miss Marjorie Harris left Monday for Sulphur Oklahoma to join her parents where Mr Harris serves as secretary of the Commercial Club. Miss Alva Timm of Hallettsville visited the city with Mr and Mrs O K Guess and returned home with Miss Leona Cauthern of Shiner after several days as a guest. Rifle Club members braved blustery weather at the range Sunday with Claud Hoover qualifying as a marksman and earning a medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Harris
Sulphur
Oklahoma
Mr. Harris
Commercial Club
Alva Timm
Hallettsville
Rifle Club
Claud Hoover
Yoakum Times
Disappearance of Shiner Bank Employee Mr V Paul
Mr V Paul an employee at Shiner National Bank vanished after leaving Shiner in his car en route to Houston. He was last seen in Houston Friday night at 7 39 PM leaving his car in a garage and instructing the manager to ready it for return to Shiner. Investigators Ed Mikulenka of Hallettsville and John Mikulenko of Yoakum traveled to Houston to seek information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Messrs
Ed. Mikulenka
Hallettsville
John Mikulenko
Yoakum
Houston
Mr. Paul
Shiver Enterprise
Mrs Rosalia Schindler Aged 78 Dies In Schulenburg
Mrs Rosalia Schindler nee Benee born Batchendorf Austria May 29 1827 came to the United States April 26 1881 landing in Galveston and settled near Weimar then Schulenburg where she lived until after her husband died fourteen years ago. She leaves five children Alois Schindler Jos H Schindler Anna Freeman Paulina Kretslik and Emelia Berger, twenty eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral held at St Rosa cemetery in Schulenburg Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalia Schindler
Benee
Batchendorf
Austria
Galveston
Weimar
Schulenburg
Louis & Jetsick
Victoria
Ignac Schindler
Beautiful Beyond
Alois Schindler
Moulton
Jos. H. Schindler
Anna Freeman
Glidden
Paulina Kretslik
Emelia Berger
San Antonio
St. Rosa Cemetery
This City
Ford Touring Car Sale At Henry Slinger Dealership
Henry Slinger the local Ford dealer reports selling a car load of Ford touring cars last week. Purchasers include Frank Biehunke Otto Roeber James Zidek Prin Lockwell John Novosad and Frank Hoffuer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Slinger
Ford
Frank Biehunke
Otto Roeber
James Zidek
Prin Lockwell
John Novosad
Frank Hoffuer
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Frome Safe
Novohrad
Komensky News
R. B. Papacek
John Morgan of
Plum
City
Ed. Studeman
Edith
Millie Krueger
Moulton, Texas
Studebaker
Ray
el Pxorwloxoa
Old Moulton
Walter Paul Fertsch
Symphony Orchestra
Austin
Green School
Texas
Farm & Ranch
Witting
Moulton Lad
Navy
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