Lavaca County Judge Janszen Dies After Illness
Lavaca County Judge August Janszen, the 27th judge of Lavaca County, died at Hallettsville hospital at midnight Wednesday August 5 after a brief illness from a heart attack. Funeral services were held Friday in Hallettsville with burial in the city cemetery. He was 63 years old and leaves a widow Rosa Fahner Janszen and five children, plus four brothers and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August W. Janszen
Lavaca County
Hallettsville
Lutheran
Rev. Klages
Lavaca
Arnold Freytag
Gus Seim
H. C. Randon
H.B. Fitzhenry
J.f.bozka
Henry Guettler
Janszen
Freyburg
Fayette County
F. P. Guenther
Boursville
Velehrad
Oak Grove
Moulton
Rosa Fahner
Round Rock
Paul Henry
August C. Schorre
Cuero
Miases Pauline
Leonora
Gladys Janszen
Emil Janszen
Hugo Janszen
Orange Grove
Adolph Janszen
Family travelers head to Dallas for Centennial Exposition
Mr and Mrs Louis Pietsch and daughter Emil Beran, along with Lester Jaroszewski and Jodie Haas, departed Tuesday for Dallas to attend the Centennial Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Pietsch
Emil Beran
Lester Jaroszewski
Jodie Haas
Dallas
Pioneer Resident Succumbs Tuesday
Henry Schodde aged 83 years 9 months 25 days pioneer resident of Lavaca county died at his Moulton home Tuesday August 11 at 1005 P M after a long illness Surviving are three children W H Schodde Moulton R H Schodde San Antonio and Mrs H W Haase Moulton Interment in Moulton Public Cemetery Thursday afternoon A more extended notice will be published next week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schodde
Lavaca County
Moulton
W. H. Schodde
R.H. Schodde
San Antonio
H. W. Haase
Moulton Public Cemetery
Unusually Hot Weather Prevails
Unusually hot weather persisted for about a week with temperatures near 100 degrees daily. On Tuesday afternoon the thermometer hit 106 in the shade and around 120 in the sun. Several instruments reportedly burst due to the extreme heat.
County Board Set for August 15 Called Session
The county board will hold a called session on Saturday August 15 from 9 A M to 12 M Unfinished business will be discussed Residents are welcome Chairman County Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board
Hay Wagon Fatally Crushes Gonzales Boy
A hay wagon in Gonzales Texas crushed the head of 10 year old Douglas Alexander after he slipped from the load and fell to the ground. The wagon was pulled by mules which led to the vehicle fatally trampling him as they bolted away.
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Gonzales
Texas
Douglas Alexander
Shiner Man Injured At Local Gin
James Buske junior member of Buske and Son ginners was pulled into a power belt at the gin in Shiner Texas on Saturday. He suffered a compound fracture of the arm but doctors said amputation unlikely unless complications arise and he was taken to the hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Texas
James Buske
Buske & Son, Ginners
Hallettsville Merchant Hurt In Monday Car Crash
Hallettsville resident H J Heye, a pioneer merchant, lies unconscious in a Houston hospital after a Monday morning traffic wreck. His wife, Mrs Heye, remains in the same hospital with multiple fractured ribs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Texas
Augustia
H. J. Heye
Houston
Krejer of Dickson School Critically Ill at Shiner Hospital
Reports received Thursday indicate Joe J Krejer of Dickson school is critically ill at Shiner hospital. He is described as facing a serious health condition and remains under medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe J. Krejer
Dickson School
Shiner Hospital
Veselka Buried in Shiner After Inquest Verdict
The body of Joe Veselka of Shiner was laid to rest August 8 at Moulton Catholic Cemetery. An inquest ruled death by hanging, attributed to ill health. He was 63 years old, born March 19, 1873 in Czechoslovakia, with survivors including his widow, seven children, fifteen grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Veselka
Shiner
Moulton
Netardus
Bily
Veselka
Lichey
Czechoslovakia
Varch
Texas
Ad. Bevan
Charles Kramerbauer
Frank Rosnovsky
Jerry
Will
Helen Veselka
Chas, Bolech
Yoakum
Leo Veselka
Woodsboro
Frank Veselka
Corpus Christi
Julia Frysak
Baez
Eagle
Fire damages home of Texas constable
Fire originated in the kitchen flue and nearly destroyed the frame residence of Constable J. H. Scoggins in Waelder Texas at 11 o clock this morning. Most furniture was saved and the fire department prevented total loss. Scoggins was confined to bed with illness and had to be carried from the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waelder
Tex
J. H. Scoggins
Scoggins
Moulton Ladies Aid Society Meeting Report
The Moulton Lutheran Ladies Aid met on August 6 appointing committees for sick membership flower and serving duties. Sick committee Helena Albrecht and Hildred Jaroszewski. Membership Charles Klobedans and Leo Jaros. Flower John C Mueller and A H Falkenberg. Serving Fred Pietsch Louis Pietsch and Leona Merrem. Next meeting set for September 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
Helena Albrecht
Hildred Jaroszewski
Flower
John C. Mueller
A. H. Falkenberg
Fred Pietsch
Louis Pietsch
Leona Merrem
Mueller withdraws from 25th Judicial District race
Alvin P. Mueller of Seguin withdraws from the four way Democratic nomination race for district attorney of the 25th Judicial District. The move gives the nomination to Henry S. Paulus of Yoakum who led the first primary. Mueller carried Guadalupe County with 2329 of 2638 votes and also won in Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin P. Mueller
Seguin
25Th Judicial District
Henry S. Paulus
Yoakum
Mueller
Guadalupe
Moulton
Many Attend Funeral Of Judge Janszen
A large crowd from Moulton and vicinity attended the funeral for Judge August W. Janszen at Hallettsville Friday afternoon. The Eagle did not publish a names list due to incomplete attendances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janszen
Moulton and Vicinity
August W. Janszen
Hallettsville
the Eagle
Cotton Crop Short This Year Amid Floods and Insects
Unprecedented rains and floods weeks ago followed by insect depredation have curtailed the local cotton crop, leaving a shorter harvest than normal this year.
Bridge Miss Adela Knesek Hosts Club Event
Adela Knesek led the Bridge Club gathering on Thursday August 6 with high score by Mrs. Henry Fehrenkamp and consolation prize to Mrs. Erna Kotzebue. Frank Biehunke won the galloping prize as refreshments of deviled sandwiches potato salad saltines cocoanut cake pineapple sherbet and grape juice were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adela Knesek
Bridge Club
Henry Fehrenkamp
Erna Kotzebue
Frank Biehunke
Commissioners Court Fills Two Vacancies in Lavaca County
The Lavaca County Democratic Executive Committee and the Commissioners Court in Hallettsville filled the county judge vacancy after the death of August W Janszen. Paul H Fertsch was chosen as Democratic nominee and appointed to the unexpired term, then resigned as county attorney. William Allen was named as county attorney nominee and appointed to Fertsch’s unexpired term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Democratic Executive Committee
County Commissioners Court
Hallettsville
August W. Janszen
Paul H. Fertsch
Commissioners Court
Jangsten
Fertsch
William Allen
South Texas
Janszen
Allen
R. B. Allen
Moulton High Band Elects Officers for Next Year
The Moulton High School Band met Monday to elect officers for the upcoming year. Elected were Rudy Kubenka president Larry Faltisek vice president Frankie Smith secretary Dorothy Louise Fehrenkamp treasurer LaVerne Mueller librarian. Entertainment committee chair Sam Jaeggli Jr with Kenward Kolar and Taylor Biehunke. Two pre opening trips and a near term dance were discussed. This year band membership expands as all Sam and Will Moore Institute students who can play may join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton High School
Rudy Kubenka
Larry Faltisek
Frankie Smith
Dorothy Louise Fehrenkamp
LaVerne Mueller
Sam Jaeggli, Jr
Kenward Kolar
Taylor Biehunke
Sam and Will Moore Institute
Card of Thanks from Lavaca County Judge Nominee
Desire to publicly express appreciation to the Democratic Executive Committee of Lavaca County for placing my name as nominee on the Democratic Ballot to fill the vacancy for County Judge caused by the death of Aug W Janszen and to the Commissioners Court for appointing me to fill the unexpired term. I thank the general public for well wishes and pledge honest efficient service. Vaul H Ferstch
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
Lavaca County
Aug. W. Janszen
Aug. W.janszen
Vaul H. Fertsch
Rehmet Visited Moulton on Wednesday and Thursday
A. C. Rehmet of San Antonio traveled to Moulton to conduct business and visit contacts on Wednesday and Thursday.
Houston Guests Spend Weekend in Moulton
Erwart Raab, Miss Margaret Guterrez and O. A. Arnim of Houston spent the week end in Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwart Raab
Margaret Guterrez
O. A. Arnim
Houston
Moulton
Ziegelbaurs Visit Relatives in Moulton This Week
Mr and Mrs Frank Ziegelbaur of Taylor visited relatives and friends in Moulton the first part of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ziegelbaur
Taylor
Moulton
Schulenburg Woman and Daughter Visit Moulton
Mrs W E Darilek and daughter Jo Ann of Schulenburg along with Mrs Otto Pagel of Yoakum were in Moulton on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Darilek
Jo Ann
Schulenburg
Otto Pagel
Yoakum
Moulton
Families Visit John Mladenka Home This Sunday
Mr. Fred Krause and family of Shiner and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Etlinger of Flatonia joined Mr. Emil Kneisk and family for a Sunday gathering at the John Mladenka residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Krause
Shiner
Joe Etlinger
Flatonia
Emil Knesek
John Mladenka
Mrs Darilek Visits Yorktown Niece at Becker Home
Mrs Vladimir Darilek returned last weekend from Yorktown where she went to meet her little niece who has set up headquarters at the home of her brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs Rufus Becker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vladimir Darilek
Yorktown
Rufus Becker
District Attorney candidate bows out of runoff
A candidate thanks voters for support in the recent election and announces they will forego participation in the runoff since the leading candidate Paulus is favored district wide. The speaker notes appreciation and respect for the public’s confidence in the electoral result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulus
Vital Texas births and deaths midyear totals
Vital statistics from Texas record 53 842 births and 36 885 deaths between January 1 and June 30. The data highlights a midyear snapshot of population change with no regional breakdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Lester Carson Zimmermanns Fourth Birthday Party
A merry crowd gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernst W. Zimmermann Jr. on Tuesday August 4 to celebrate their son Lester Carson’s fourth birthday. A delicious lunch and iced tea were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst W. Zimmermann, Jr
Lester Carson
Democratic Committee Certifies Primary Vote Totals
The Democratic Committee in Austin certified recent state primary results. Senate votes went Sheppard 616,293. Nagel 186,718. Glenn 28,641. Fisher 89,215. Bush 37,843. Price 45,919. Governor totals Alfred 558,219. Hunter 239,640. Fisher 145,887. Sanderford 81,170. Brooks 33,391. Railroad commissioner Thompson 461,413. Hardin 161,547. Morris 172,561. State comptroller Sheppard 604,113. Terrell 199,820. Land commissioner Hawkins 402,970. McDonald 530,625. State treasurer Adair 129,974. Lockhart 608,975. Hopkins 210,927. Superintendent Bullock 383,269. Woods 677,944. Agricultural commissioner Terrell 355,426. McDonald 319,447. Segrist 119,148. Day 131,623.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheppard
Fisher
Bush
Price
Nagel
Glenn
Alfred
Brooks
Hunter
Sanderford
Thompson
Hardin
Morris
Johnson
Rieger
Terrell
Covington
Hawkins
McDonald
Fire burns Shiner man in grain and livestock loss
Shiner Texas August 8 Gus Jaeline suffers painful head and hand burns when his barn burns with heavy loss of grain livestock and implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Texas
Gus Jaeline
Texas Centennial Exposition Unveils Air Conditioned Comfort
Dallas reports Old Sol cooperates with the Texas Centennial Exposition to keep visitors comfortable. Ten acres of floor space are air conditioned and 12 more acres have mechanical ventilation. July temperatures in Texas run about ten degrees below those in the West and North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Old Sol
Texas
Homecoming Celebration At Praha Planned For August 15
Attorney General William McCraw of Austin will be principal speaker at the Praha homecoming celebration on August 15. State Senator L. J. Sulak of La Grange and others will address the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McCraw
Austin
Praha
L. J. Sulak
la Grange
Just Plain John Madbinrway as Garner Visit Casual
In Dallas August 9 the rugged Southwest men ignored formalities during Vice President Garner's Texas Centennial Exposition visit. They greeted him as John after a single glance at his ruddy features, turning him from Mr. Vice President to a familiar figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Southwest
Garner
John
Texas Centennial Exposition chief dies of heart stroke
William A. Webb, general manager of the Texas Centennial Exposition in Dallas, died Sunday from a heart stroke. He was 68 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Webb
Dallas
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Moulton Ladies’ Aid Society
Handy Ney
Charles Klobedans
Leo Jaroszewski
Moeller
A. C. Rehmet
Democratic
Adair
Lockhart
Hopkins
Bullock
Woods
Segrist
Day
Shiner Man
Just Plain John
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