More Facts About City Incorporation
An incorporation election for Moulton will be held Tuesday August 17 in the directors room of Farmers Merchants State Bank. George von Lienen is presiding officer and voters must be 21 or older and qualified under state law. Only residents within the proposed town may vote. An incorporated city cannot levy taxes on property outside its limits and cannot annex adjoining territory without a majority of local voters approving.
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Moulton
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
George von Lienen
Mass Meeting On Town Incorporation In Moulton
Citizens of Moulton gather at the American Legion Hall Monday night August 16 starting at 8 15 for a mass meeting. The Business Men's League calls the event to discuss the proposition of incorporating the town and the benefits of organized government. All residents are urged to attend regardless of stance to discuss the town s future welfare.
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the Eagle
Moulton
American Legion Hall
Business Men’s League
Pan-Am Pilot Weds Texas Sweetheart
Brownsville August 6 Miss Gail McDavitt UT sweetheart two years ago and Oliver Studeman Pan American Airways senior pilot married here in the morning and flew to Central America on their honeymoon Friday.
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Brownsville
Gail McDavitt
University of Texas
Oliver Studeman
Pan-American Airways
Central America
San Antonio
Oliver Jennings Studeman Birth Celebrated by Eagle
The Eagle congratulates Oliver Jennings Studeman born in Moulton to Mrs. Eric Studeman of Brownsville. The notice extends best wishes to the happy couple.
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Oliver Jennings Studeman Was
Moulton
Lavaca County Hail Storm Destroys Crops and Barns
A severe hail storm with high winds and heavy rain struck Shiner in Lavaca County on August 7, wrecking 300 acres of cotton and feed crops at Viastenec. Barns and small structures were demolished, dwellings damaged, animals killed by lightning, and numerous fowls perished.
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Shiner
Viastenec
Lavaca County
The Low Down From Hickory Grove
An opinion piece compares champion status in boxing and politics, noting how leaders stay dominant until a challenger defeats them unexpectedly. The calm behind-the-scenes dynamic shows followers flip from praise to doubt as power shifts, ending with a signature closing.
Misses Helen and Hulda Kaase Visit in San Antonio
Misses Helen and Hulda Kaase were visitors in San Antonio this Sunday, sharing time together and sightseeing in the city.
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Helen and
Hulda Kaase
San Antonio
Mrs C C Orts Visit to Baytown and Houston
Mrs C C Orts and her children are visiting relatives in Baytown and Houston.
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Mrs
C. C. Orts
Baytown
Houston
Austin Pair Guests Of Rey And Mrs Dickson
Mr and Mrs John Jenkins of Austin were guests of Rey and Mrs C A Dickson one day last week.
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John Jenkins of
Austin
Rey
C. A. Dickson
Baytown Couple Visits Moulton Friends This Sunday
Mr and Mrs Orman Probis of Baytown spent Sunday in Moulton with Mr and Mrs C C Orts.
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Orman Probis
Baytown
Moulton
C. C. Orts
Walter Family Visited Kaase Home This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Bob Walter and their son of Fredericksburg spent Sunday in the home of Mr and Mrs F C Kaase.
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Bob Walter
Fredericksburg
F. C. Kaase
Mrs. Ed Kolar and son visit Kyle with Schmeltekopf family
Mrs. Ed Kolar and her son Ed ward James spent Sunday in Kyle visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Schmeltekopf.
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Ed. Kolar
Edward James
Kyle
William Schmeltekopf
Mrs. J. M. Lee Visits Taylor Family Home
Mrs. J. M. Lee and her children of Taylor spent part of the week visiting at the home of Reyv and Mrs. C. A. Dickson.
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J. M. Lee
Taylor
Reyv
C. A. Dickson
Leist Family Guests Attend Kaase Home Visit
Mr and Mrs Louis Leist and daughter Lydia of Dreyer were guests in the home of Mr and Mrs F C Kaase on Sunday.
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Louis Leist
Miss Lydia
Dreyer
F. C. Kaase
Miss Alice Vondrak Leaves Waller for Danbury
Miss Alice Vondrak of Waller spent three weeks with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Anton Svoboda and left for Danbury last week.
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Alice Vondrak
Waller
Anton Svoboda
Danbury
Mrs Bargman and Elizabeth Visit Fehrenkamp Home
Mrs George Bargman and her daughter Elizabeth of Gonzales visited in the home of Mr and Mrs F T Fehrenkamp here Friday.
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George Bargman
Ood
Elizabeth
Gonzales
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Local Families Visit in Shiner Sunday
Mrs Louis Fehrenkamp Mrs Henry Fehrenkamp and son Edward Henry visit in Shiner Sunday along with Mrs Louis Niebuhr and daughter Mary Louise.
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Louis Fehrenkamp
Henry Fehrenkamp
Edward Henry
Louis Niebuhr
Desighter
Mary Louise
Shiner
Marlin Winters and San Antonio visitors visit Hillmer family
Mr J W Schindler and family of Marlin Mr and Mrs A W Stoecker of Winters and Mr H T Pitts and family of San Antonio visited Mr and Mrs Wm Hillmer the past weekend.
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J. W. Schindler
Marlin
A. W. Stoecker
Winters
H T. Pitts
San Antonio
Wm. Hillmer
Komensky Home Destroyed by Fire
The home of Vladik Pesek near Komensky was destroyed by fire Monday afternoon. all household goods were lost. The loss is partly covered by insurance.
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Komensky
Vladik Pesek
Caverns Visit Highlights Danbury Stop for Svobodas
Mr Miro Svoboda and family along with Mr and Mrs Pechacek of Danbury visited briefly at the home of Mr and Mrs Anton Svoboda last week. They were en route home from Carlsbad Caverns and other points.
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Miro Svoboda
Pechacek
Danbury
Anton Svoboda
Carlsbad Caverns
Miss Anita Richter Accepts West Columbia Teaching Post
Miss Anita Richter daughter of Mr and Mrs W K Richter will teach in West Columbia public schools for the coming year.
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Anita Richter
W. K. Richter
West Columbia
Park Visitors Report Enjoyable Yellowstone Trip
Alvin Joe Kopecky Arnold Papacek Emil Darilek and Wes ley Knape write from Yellowstone Park that they are having a wonderful time in the scenic area with clear skies and ample wildlife sightings.
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Alvin Joe Kopecky
Arnold Papacek
Emil Darilek
Wesley Knape
Yellowstone Park
Cotton Receipts Reported 1750 Bales Marketed in Moulton
Welff and Batey weighers note 1750 bales of new cotton marketed in Moulton through Wednesday night. Local market activity shows steady pace as growers move crop to market.
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Welff & Batey
Moulton
Mrs Earl Rhoades and Virginia Earl Visit In El Paso
Mrs Earl Rhoades and her daughter Virginia Earl of El Paso are visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs H C Lockstedt.
Kaases Visit Hallettsville Family Friends
Mr and Mrs F C Kaase and daughters Helen and Hulda traveled to Hallettsville on Tuesday to spend the day with Mr and Mrs Eric Gummelt. Hulda stayed for the week.
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F. C. Kaase
Helen and
Hulda
Hallettsville
Eric Gummelt
Alvin and Yoakum Couples Visit R B Papa Home
Mr and Mrs RB Arnold and other area couples from Alvin Yoakum and nearby towns visited in the home of Mr and Mrs R B Papa over the past weekend.
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RB. Arnold
L. Merchant
Haas-Meyer Wedding Solemnized Here Monday
Erwin Haas and Miss Evelyn Meyer united in marriage at St. Joseph's Parish House on Monday August 9 at 5 15 am Rev Joseph Kopp officiated. Della Welff and Jodie Haas witnessed. The couple honeymooned in Galveston after a breakfast at the bride's home.
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Haas-Meyer
Erwin Haas
Evelyn Meyer
St. Joseph’s
Joseph Kopp
Subscription Payments Since Last Report
The Eagle thanks readers for subscription payments since the last report. Names include John Mang Gonzales Anton Palitza Shiner Charles Tykal Moulton Herman Wustenbart Moulton Chas Kramerbauer Shiner Richard Gartner Moulton Henry Schoenfeld Shiner Joe Beyer Moulton Meinhart Kotzebne Tulea Okla Alvin P Mueller Seguin C L Stavinoha Halettsville H C Krueger San Francisco California Walters Mueller Ballinger Fred Koester Moulton.
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Eagle
John Mang
Gonzales
Anton Palitza
Shiner
Charles Tykal
Moulton
Herman Wustenbart
Chas
Kramerbauer
Richard Gartner
Henry Schoenfeld
Joe Beyer
Meinhart Kotzebne
Tulea Okla
Alvin P. Mueller
Seguin
C. L. Stavinoha
Halettsville
H. C. Krueger
San Francisco
California
Walters
Mueller
Ballinger
Fred Koester
Meyer and Fishock Visit San Antonio Monday
Mr. and Mrs. Anton Meyer and Mrs. G G Fishock spent Monday in San Antonio for a day trip.
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Anton Meyer
G. G. Fishock
San Antonio
American Legion Picnic and Dance Set for August 22
American Legion Post No 892 distributes notice of an August 22 picnic and dance with music from the American Legion band of Moulton and John Havlik’s eight piece orchestra. County Judge Paul H. Fertsch of Hallettsville will discuss Texas amendments in a special August 23 election.
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Lungh
American Legion Band of
Moulton
Paul H. Fertsch
Lavaca
John Havlik
Geier-Merrern Post No
American Legion
Hallettsville
Texas
Paulus Crain Wedding Unites Two Houston Area Families
Miss Rose Cyrene Paulus elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Swann Paulus married Newton Crain Jr son of Mr and Mrs Newton Crain of Cuero at Trinity Episcopal Church Houston. The ceremony at 4 pm Saturday was a surprise to Yoakum friends and Crain has been named assistant district attorney in Houston. They will reside in Houston.
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Yoakum
Tex
Rose Cyrene Paulus
Henry Swann Paulus
Newton Crain
Cuero
Trinity Episcop
Houston
Crain
Flatonia Damaged By Wind and Rain
Thursday afternoon a slight twister struck Flatonia causing substantial damage. The roof of the main warehouse of Aroim and Lane was about half torn off, injuring feed stock and flour. Several awnings on nearby buildings were demolished.
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Flatonia
Aroim & Lane
Readers in arrears urged to settle subscriptions
The newspaper asks readers with overdue payments to settle accounts this year after carrying balances during hard times. It notes the need for funds and invites readers to come in, promising a welcoming reception and appreciation for any financial support.
Ben Wagner Dies at 33 in Galveston Hospital
Ben Wagner 33 of Moulton died Wednesday afternoon at 5 in a Galveston hospital. Funeral services are set for Friday at 4 at Beck Funeral Home in Yoakum with interment in Yoakum. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Joe C Wagner.
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Ben Wagner
Joe C. Wagner
Moulton
Galveston
Beck Funeral Home
Yoakum
Democratic Love Feast Harmony Dinner In Washington Hotel
Democratic senators staged a harmony dinner at a Washington hotel Tuesday night with Vice President John N Garner serving as master of ceremonies.
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Washington
John N Garner
Confederate Veteran John Duncan Dies at 99 in Columbus
John Duncan 99 longtime Confederate veteran and oldest UNC alumnus died in Columbus Texas today. He is survived by his widow Mies Inda Green of Columbus.
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Columbus
Tex
John Duncan
University of North Carolina
Mies Inda Green
Cotton Crop Production Estimates Revealed
The United States Department of Agriculture estimates this year’s cotton production at 15 59,000 bales, over 3,000,000 more than last year. Area in production is put at 33,429,000 acres, up from 30,028,000 acres last year.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Tts
Stork Visits Ganado Home Delivers Baby Girl Billie Jennett
The friendly stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Etlinger of Ganado on August 1 and confided to their keeping a pretty 8 pound baby girl. Her name is Billie Jennett. Happy parents.
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Richard H. Etlinger
Ganado
Billie Jennett
The
Eagle
Gossipers Flogged After Insult to 17-Year-Old
In Louisiana a 17 year old girl flogged a 47 year old man who had made derogatory remarks about her. About one hundred neighbors witnessed the incident as the mob carried out the punishment.
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Louisiana
Teacher Resigns From Moulton Public School Staff
Miss Clara Knipling of Port Lavaca resigns from the Moulton Public School teaching staff after several years of service and after being re elected for the coming year to accept employment elsewhere.
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Clara Knipling
Port Lavaca
Moulton
Fiftieth Anniversary of Moulton Suggested for Jubilee
Moulton marks fifty years since its founding and a proposal suggests a golden jubilee celebration to observe the milestone.
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Moulton
Local Family Reports Recovery After Hospital Operation
Operated J. B Wilson of Moulton and J Wilson of Luling spent Sunday in Cemple with Mrs. J. Wilson who underwent an operation at a hospital there. Mrs. Wilson is getting along nicely, we are pleased to report.
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J. B Wilson
Moulton
J Wilson
Luling
Cemple
J. Wilson
Loss totals $2500 in un insured Alb. Schoenfeld home fire
Alb Schoenfeld reports to The Eagle his un insured Bours ville home loss is about $2 500 after last week's Tuesday fire. The house was not insured.
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Alb. Schoenfeld
Boursville
The
Eagle
Firemen's Bazaar at Herman Park Hall Planned
Firemen's committee secured Herman Park hall for the annual bazaar to be held Sunday October 3. The complete program will be announced later.
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Firemen’s Committee
Bre
Herman Park Hall
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