Local youths seek cotton work in Jackson and Wharton counties
A group of Oak Grove boys traveled to Jackson and Wharton counties last week to pick cotton and earn money. They found wages at ten cents per hundredweight, with some workers receiving board and lodging in lieu of pay. The return trip followed a nearby road, and a social event at the Boehm home honored Willie Boehm on his arrival from his father’s residence.
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Jackson
Wharton
Martin Boehm
Willie
Rud
A. Haas
A. J. Elster
Westphalia
Catholic Staats-Ver
Cook Will Speak at Old Moulton Pulpit
In the pastor's absence, J W Cook of Yoakum will fill the Old Moulton pulpit Sunday August 9 morning and evening. Cook is described as an able layman and is urged to attend.
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J. W. Cook
Yoakum
Moulton
Cook
Moulton School Board Sets 1925 26 Session Start
At a Monday night meeting the Moulton School Board approved opening the Sam and Will Moore Institute for the 1925 26 scholastic year on September 7. Non resident and out of age pupils pay monthly tuition: high school 3 dollars, intermediate 2 dollars, primary 1 dollar. Regular transfers from adjacent districts may attend free. Other districts pay tuition after the free term. Tuition is paid monthly in advance. Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Moulton was chosen as school funds depository with a 4 percent daily balance bid. George Baur is authorized to buy wood for the school.
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Moulton
Sam and Will Moore Institute
Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Moulton
George Baur
Birthday Celebrations in Moulton Attendances
Miss Adele Cordes hosted a Saturday birthday gathering with relatives and friends and enjoyed delicious refreshments. Anna Estella Beran celebrated her birthday with a Monday party for her young guests featuring games and treats. Gladys Krause marked her birthday Saturday with a lively party including games and refreshments.
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Adele Cordes
Moulton
Anna Estella Beran
Charles Beran
Gladys Krause
Otto F. Krause
Wedding Dinner Honors Walter Meyer and Bride
A sumptuous dinner at Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Meyer home near Flatonia honored their son Walter and bride who arrived from San Antonio. The couple cut the ring button and dime in the cake. Guests enjoyed games dancing and conversation into the night wishing them a long and happy life.
Doctor Guenther Receives Missouri Medical License
Dr John Charles Guenther of St Louis son of Dr and Mrs J G Guenther of Moulton passed the State Board Examination in St Louis in June and was issued a license to practice medicine and surgery in Missouri He joins the resident staff at St Mary's Hospital in St Louis The Eagle extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Charles Guenther
St. Louis
J. G. Guenther
Moulton
Missouri
Guenther
St. Mary’s Hospital
Legion Delegates Chosen for Fort Worth Convention
At the Geier Merrem Post No 392 regular meeting Tuesday night Fred Fehrenkamp and Rud H Schodde were elected delegates with Tom Beal and T R Campbell as alternates for the State convention in Fort Worth on September 2 3 and 4 The next post meeting will be September 1.
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Geier-Merrem
American Legion
Fred Fehrenkamp
Rud. H. Schodde
Tom Beal
T. R. Campbell
Fort Worth
Janssen Purchases Kieshnik Property in Molton
J L Janssen of near town bought the Ernst Kieshnik east half of Block 88 in the southern Molton area for 2400 dollars last Thursday. The new owners plan to move to town.
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J. L. Janssen
Ernst Kieshnik
Moulton
Janssen
Bible Class Meeting Notes at Mrs Jaeggli’s Home
The Bible Class will meet with Mrs. Sam Jaeggli Monday afternoon at 4:00. Leader Mrs Rud Jaeggli. Song and prayer. Roll call David. Scriptural quotation with comment. Devotional John 18 31 to 35 by Mrs H A Menefee. Lesson Ezekial 22 to 33.
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Sam Jaeggli
Rud. Jaeggli
David
John
H. A. Menefee
Ezekial
Frances Walshak Dies at 71 in Dilworth
Mrs Frances Walshak aged 71 years and 10 months died Tuesday morning at Dilworth. The remains were laid to rest in Gonzales City Cemetery the following day. She is survived by eight children.
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Frances Walshak
Dilworth
Gonzales City
Teachers Institute Planned for La Grange
The Eagle reports teachers from Moulton public school will attend a teachers institute at La Grange the week beginning Monday August 31. The Moulton school will reopen the Monday after the institute.
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Eagle
Moulton
la Grange
Hallettsville to Fayette County Line Highway Aid
The State Highway Commission in Austin approved 165000 dollars to match a local tax measure to fund the highway from Sweet Home through Hallettsville to the Fayette county line.
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State Highway Commission
Austin
Hihway
Sweet Home
Hallettsville
Fayette County
Lavaca County Tax Rate Reduced by One Cent
Lavaca County commissioners court in Hallsville last week set the county tax rate at 41.5 cents per 100 dollars of property value, a reduction of one cent from last year’s rate. The meeting occurred in Hallsville, reflecting the county’s ongoing budget decisions.
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Lavaca County
Hallettsville
Dr J D Gray III Ill After Stroke in Yoakum
Dr James D Gray of Yoakum is seriously ill after suffering a stroke last week. Formerly living in Moulton, he has many friends who wish him a speedy recovery.
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Eagle
James D. Gray
Yoakum
Gray
Moulton
New Barber eShop Busy in First State Bank Building
John Brunkenhoefer works on his new barber shop in the First State Bank Building and plans to open for business Saturday morning. He is overseeing renovations as customers await the opening.
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John Brunkenhoefer
First State Bank
Charles Haertel Dies in Flatonia at 73
Charles Haertel, a well known Flatonia resident, died Saturday and was buried Sunday in Hermann Sons Cemetery at Freyburg. He was 73 years old.
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Charles Haertel
Flatonia
Freyburg
Moulton Route Two Prof Beal Family in Yoakum Visit
Moulton Route Two Prof. J. F. Beal and family visited Yoakum last Friday. Several families gathered at Willie Findeisen's home Wednesday to celebrate Mrs. Findeisen's birthday. Miss Hilda Warnke returned to Shiner after visiting relatives. Mailcarrier E. F. Schmidt and family moved east of town to the F. W. Koch place. A crowd gathered Saturday night at Rudolph Jaroszewski's home to celebrate Mrs. Jaroszewski's birthday. Refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Janssen spent Sunday in Shiner with their son Ben and attended Lutheran confirmation services where granddaughter Edna received rites. Leo Jaroszewski and family visited Adolph Baur and family Monday night. Blue Eyes, August 4, 1925.
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Rockdale
Lott
Frank Weinetschlaeger
Hermleigh
Rud
A. Haas
A. J. Elster
Victoria
Frank Dworsky
Joseph Selzer
Albert Selzer
Robert Gebauer
Charlie Seifert
Otto Schreiber
Joe Raab
Mike Welff
Jim Kubicek
Frank Jahn
Matagorda County
Wenzel Hoepfl
Jake Kurtz
Jeff
J. F. Beal
Yoakum
Willie Findeisen
Mrs. Findeisen
E. F. Schmidt
F. W. Koch
Rudolph Jaroszewski
Jaroszewski
J. L. Janssen
Shiner
Ben Janssen
Lutheran Church
Miss Edna
Leo Jaroszewski
Adolph Baur
85th Birthday Celebration At Moore Hotel
Relatives and friends gathered at the Moore Hotel parlor on Wednesday July 29 to celebrate the 85th birthday of Mr. C M Kotzebue. Refreshments were served and guests enjoyed the festive occasion while wishing him many more happy returns.
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Moore Hotel
C. M. Kotzebue
Professors Shore Leave for Grenville New Mexico
Prof. Shore and family depart Friday for Grenville New Mexico where he will head the public school. The note extends well wishes for health and happiness in their new home.
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B. B. Shore
Grenville
New Mexico
Shore
Highway designation from Smithville to Yoakum outlined
Reverend John Anders of Cistern reports a State Highway Association letter to County Judge Fayette noting the Smithville to Yoakum route via Flatonia will be a State Highway. Counties Bastrop Fayette Lavaca must file maps. maintenance to begin January 1 1926 with no state expense before then.
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John Anders
Cistern
Smithville
Flatonia
Yoakum
Eagle
State Highway Association
Theod Itor
Fayette County
Reading
Folllows
Fayette
Lavaca
Bastrop
Highway Commission
Road bond push urged for highway designation
The Eagle urges road enthusiasts to support a bond issue once highway costs are known. The State Highway Department lists gravel asphalt and concrete as options, with the final bond amount pending cost estimates.
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Eagle
State Highway Department
Two Newborn Boys in July and August
A boy named Edward Jr. was born to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kusy near Moulton on Thursday July 30. In Waelder Mr. and Mrs. August J Hohensee welcomed a son named Forrest born Sunday August 2.
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Edward Kusy
Moulton
Edward, Jr
August J Hohensee
Waelder
Forrest
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Inte State Bank
Oak Grove
Guenther Hospital
Texas
Kotzebue
Guenther & Jaeggli
Annie Brom
Legion
Teacher’s Institute
J. D. Gray III
New Barber eShop
the Farmers 2 Merchants State Bank
Moulton, Texas
A Guaranty Fund Bank
Hilda Warnke
Prof. Shore
N. M
Highway News
Bastrop County
Moulton, Shiner
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