Local Notes From Gonzales Area Gatherings
County Attorney Paul H. Kertsch spoke at the Ninth District Legionaires meeting in Gonzales on Tuesday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Hermann Grahmann Sr with a family reunion totaling 92 relatives. Pauline Phillipus returns to Nelsons store after vacations visiting Flatonia Engle Schulenburg Muldoon Moulton and her mother in Cost. Rev F J Ledweg heads to Lubbock for lectures on Americanism and Education August 8 and 9. large celebration anticipated. Attorney Charlie Fertsch and family visit Hallettsville. Wm Eilers of the State Department of Education also called at the office. Mrs Louis Trautwein injured with a broken left arm last Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul H. Kertsch
Legionaires
Ninth District
Gonzales
Hallettsville Herald
Hermann Grahmann Sr
Grahmanns
Hallettsville
Pauline Phillipus
Nelson’s Store
Flatonia
Engle
Schulenburg
Muldoon
Moulton
F. J. Ledweg
Lubbock
Lower Prices on Wheat and Flour Across Bags and Barrels
An old newspaper brief notes wheat and flour price drops with specific sack sizes and two brands Hearts Delight Rose Bud and Fresh Rye Flour. It lists 24 48 and 98 pound sacks and barrel pricing options.
Funeral brings sorrow in Shiner area
Mrs Louis Ehlers and Mr and Mrs E J Tomasco attended the funeral of baby Gladys Aminda Hagens in San Antonio after pneumonia. Rev Heins officiated at the English Lutheran service. Shiner Gazette notes Louise Lucke visiting Yoakum and Edgar Roggenbucke of Burnett visiting, while Emil Helweg visited Luling to view oil fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Ehlers
E. J. Tomasco
San Antonio
Gladys Aminda Hagens
Hagens
Aminda Ehlers
Heins
English Lutheran Church
Shiner Gazette
Edgar Roggenbucke
Burnett
Emil Helweg
F. J. Helweg
Luling
Coolidge holds first cabinet conference in Washington
Brief news notes list several items: Texas Tech school to be built in Lubbock. the Texas legislature's second-called session laws activate on August 14. a large clock to be installed in the Beau monde Beaumont San Jacinto building in three months. 1927 wheat crop at 798 million bushels, down 28 million from prior forecast. Panama Canal fortifications funded at 1.5 million dollars. 1928 corn crop estimated at 2.982 billion bushels, up 105 million from July estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Technology School
Lubbock
Lubbock County
Texas
San Jacinto
Beaumont
War Department
Panama Canal
United States Department of Agriculture
Local residents and visitors noted in Moulton area
A roundup of social visits and travel mentions from Moulton and nearby towns. Names include Mrs Wm Hulmer, Emil Janszen, Jake Clinerhafel, C I Powell, J S Sebesta, Alyne Kotzebue, Leon Heintschel, Henry Elsik, Emil Klobe dans, Anita Richter, Mrs John Gast, Mr Alfons Jilek, Mrs J D Gray, C M Kotzebue, Henry Hoyer, and Louise Meiners with destinations such as Roscoe Burnett Stephenville Cameron Galveston West Columbia Bay City Columbus Cuero and San Marcos.
Bell Liquor Law Takes Effect August 14
The Bell liquor law from the Thirty-eighth legislature becomes effective August 14. Possessing over one quart of liquor is prima facie evidence of violation with 1 to 5 years in the penitentiary. Possession of mash or a still or device for liquor makes guilt prima facie. Driving while intoxicated becomes a felony on the same date.
Cotton Receipts Rise With 2040 Bales For Season
Cotton arrivals stay brisk with over 200 bales brought in daily. By Wednesday night the season’s total reached 2040 bales, compared with 675 bales the previous Wednesday.
Birthday Party for Edwin J Stainocher First Year
The first birthday anniversary of Edwin John Stainocher son of Mr and Mrs Vladike Stain ocher was celebrated at the parental home Saturday night. A supper ice cream lemonade and soda water were served. Present were Mr Frank Kubena and family Mr Jacob Stainacher and family Mr Jacob Cimerhanzel and family and Mr Joe Hollub Jr. and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin John Stainocher
Vladike Stainocher
Frank Kubena
Jacob Stainacher
Jacob Cimerhanzel
Joe Hollub Jr
Texas Crop Estimates by Commissioner Terrell
Crop report from George B. Terrell shows Texas corn acreage about 5.72 million with 18 bushels per acre yielding 103,122,000 bushels. Cotton acreage about 14 million with a 1 4 bale per acre yield totaling 3,500,060 bales.
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George B. Terrell
Texas
Cemetery Aid Society Meeting Notice
The last regular meeting was held with Mrs. Frank Koenig on Wednesday, August 1. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Ed Boehm Sr on Tuesday, August 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemetery Aid Society
Frank Koenig
Ed. Boehm
Readers Added to Hagle List Include Local Residents
The Hagle added new readers since the last report, naming Frank Meiserschlager of Moulton, Harry Meyer of Schulenburg, Albert Schoenfeld of Moulton, Jim Rab of Moulton, and Val Jurek of Moulton.
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The
Hagle
Frank Meiserschlager
Moulton
Harry Meyer
Schulenburg
Albert Schoenfeld
Jim Rab
Val
Jurek
Moulton and Weimar Tie in Eleven Innings
The Moulton and Weimar baseball teams battled to a 1 1 tie in eleven innings at Weimar Sunday afternoon. The game was called due to darkness. Moulton defeated Weimar twice this season and will travel to Yoakum to meet them on Sunday.
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Moulton
Weimar
Yoakum
Birthday Party for Miss Ethel Boehm
Miss Ethel Mary Boehm celebrated her fifth birthday with a Wednesday afternoon party hosted by Mr and Mrs Ed Boehm. A group of young friends enjoyed refreshments and a variety of children’s games in a pleasant celebration.
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Ethel Mary Boehm
Ed. Boehm
Texas Bluebonnet State Flower Fact
The Texas state flower is the bluebonnet. The adhesive postage stamp became common in 1840. The United States leads in tobacco production. Calvin Coolidge is the thirtieth U.S. president. The youngest U.S. senator is 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
United States
Calvin Coolidge
Flatonia Fair Announces September 19 22 Program and Premiums
The Eagle reports the Flatonia Fair dates from September 19 to 22 with daytime entertainment and nightly dances. Cash premiums are offered on farm products livestock poultry pastry and needlework.
Girl Fills Pulpit In Gibbons Absence at Flatonia
Estelle Bladmont, a Texas University student from Flatonia, filled the Methodist pulpit Sunday morning in place of Rev G T Gibbons before a large congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flatonia
Texas
G. T. Gibbons
Estelle Bladmont
Texas University
per capita school funding set at 12 dollars in Texas
The State Board of Education in Austin set the public school per capita apportionment at 12 dollars for the coming scholastic year based on 1,165,000 students, a drop of 32,000 from last year. Last year’s rate was 10 dollars but raised to 18 in February after a 3 million dollar emergency appropriation.
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Austin
Tex
State Board of Education
Gonzales Girl Hurt In Trolley Incident At Pool
Miss Elenor Beringer, 11, daughter of Mrs. Augusta Beringer, was severely injured at the Brigit swimming pool when a trolley was released before she had a firm grip. She fell about 15 feet to the river bank, breaking her shoulder in three places and suffering a deep facial gash. bystanders pulled her from the water, likely saving her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales
Texas
Elenor Beringer
Augusta Beringer
Brigit Swimming Pool
DeWitt Lavaca Teachers Institute Planned in Yoakum
The DeWitt and Lavaca counties teachers institute will be held in Yoakum from September 10 to 14. An interesting program is being prepared and educators of note will be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt--Lavaca County
Teachers’ Institute
Yoakum
Lutheran Church News German and English Services
Lutheran services scheduled for August 19 in Moulton conducted by Rev. H. Krause of Maxwell. German service at 10 a.m. followed by English service at 8 p.m. in the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. H. Krause
Maxwell
Moulton
County Attorneys Attend Judge Helwee Court in Moulton
County Attorney Paul Fertsch and Attorney W. E. Parr of Hallettsville were in Moulton Monday attending Judge Helwee's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Fertsch
W. E. Parr
Hallettsville
Moulton
Helwee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charlie Fertsch
Gonzales Inquirer
Wm. Eilers
State Department of Education
Louis Trautwein
Boehm’s Sons
Louise Lucke
Guenther Hospital
Moulton, Texas
Drs. Kotzebue
Guenther & Jaeggi
Annie Brom
Ger
Wm. Hulmer
Roscoe
Emil Janszen
Schulehburg
Jake Clinerhafel
Henry J. Koester
C. I. Powell
J. 5. Sebesta
LaGrange
Stavinoha
Alyne Kotzebue of
Leon Heintschel
Henry Elsik
Fayetteville
Emil Klobedans
Columbus
Anita Richter
Stephenville
John Carleton College
John Gast
Joe
Cameron
Alfons Jilek
J. D. Gray
Willis
Moulton Sunday
Hermann Park Verein Hall
Henry Hoyer
Hoyer
H.J. Hoye
R. C. Flick Auto Company
Cuero
Louise Meiners
L. A. Meiners
Southwest Texas Normal School
San Marcos
Bell
the Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Guaranty Fund Bank
United States Senate
Sill Booster
Charles Sughroe
Gonzalps
Lutheran Church News
F. VW
Neskorik
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