Two Giddings Men Drowned After Shore Rescue Attempt
Herman Gersch and son Walter Gersch of Giddings drowned at Galveston after attempting to save Miss Ella Birkman believed to be drowning. A fisherman saved Birkman. Herman was buried in Giddings Tuesday. Walter remained missing. he had a bride of three months. The nine person party had traveled to the seashore for a vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Gersch
Walter Gerach
Giddings
Galvest
Ella Birkman
Miss Birkman
Ernst Kieschnik
Moulton
Moulton Girl Wins Prizes At San Saba Fair
Doris Arnim daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed O Arnim of Moulton returns home after showcasing six embroidery pieces in San Saba fair she won three first prizes and one second prize during her summer visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Arnim
Ed. O. Arnim
Moulton
San Saba
San Antonio
Doris
Cotton Fire Destroys 18 Bales at Plum Platform
Fire of undetermined origin destroys 18 bales of cotton on a platform near Plum LaGrange Texas. A La Grange chemical apparatus extinguished the blaze after the flames broke out on August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrange
Texas
A_ LaGrange chemical apparatus
Cotton Receipts Reported by Public Weigher
Public weigher Charles Welff reports 1275 bales of new cotton marketed in Moulton up to 8 p m Wednesday August 2 with figures as of the stated time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Welff
Moulton
State tax rate set at 68 cents in 1929
Austin Texas August 23 Texas tax rate for 1929 was cut when the automatic tax board fixed the school tax at 31 cents per 100 valuation making a total levy of 68 cents This is up 4 cents from 1928 An ad valorem rate of 30 cents and a Confederate pension levy of 7 cents continued The ad valorem rate was raised 8 cents The new school levy reflects a reduction of 4 cents from the constitutional limit of 35 cents for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Automatic Tax Board
Did You Know Facts From The Times
A reader asks about various statistics including U S nursing numbers over 149000, Texas highway mileage above 20000, teachers registered around 814169, world flight endurance at 420 hours 21 minutes, daily sugar consumption near 2 million dollars, and Capitol to White House distance stated as 11 percent of a mile.
Born to Hajek Family A Daughter Named Evelyn Cecelia
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Julius Hajek near Moulton on Saturday August 24. The baby was named Evelyn Cecelia and joins the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Hajek
Moulton
Evelyn Cecelia
Robert Vivial in Slayton This Week
Local notice lists Robert Vivial of Slayton as appearing this week. He is set to engage with community events and public activities in the town, with details released by the organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Vivial of
Slayton
Local residents cited as visitors in Moulton area
Mrs. Fred Pietsch traveled to Temple on Wednesday. George Hamon from Flatonia was in Moulton Wednesday. County Judge August W. Janz zen of Hallettsville served as a business visitor in Moulton on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Pietsch
George Hamon
Flatonia
Moulton
August W. Janszen
Hallettsville
Southwestern Bell At Work Rebuilding Telephone Lines
A force of men from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is at work rebuilding the telephone lines, restoring service and improving infrastructure in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Baylor Homecoming Guests Visit Historic Old Independence Church
Mrs. John Thompson Mrs. Sam Jaeggli and Donald Bunting attended Baylor Home-Coming at Old Independence Sunday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Herman Zschippel of Brenham. Services were held in the old Stone Church where General Sam Houston worshipped. The site linked to Texas Republic days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thompson
Sam Jaeggli
Donald Bunting
Herman Zschippel
Brenham
Baylor
Gonzales Man Kills Massive Rattlesnake
Ernest Johnston of Gonzales, Texas, hunting on the Kokernot place east of the city, shot a monster rattlesnake two feet away. The six foot four inch reptile measured 16 inches in circumference and had 21 rattles. Johnston brought the snake to Gonzales. it did not rattle before being killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales
Texas
Kokernot Place
Ernest Johnston
Johnston
Schulenburg Couple Visit Moulton on Weekend
Mr and Mrs William Darilek of Schulenburg were in Moulton Sunday visiting family and friends at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Darilek
Schulenburg
Moulton Sunday
Mrs E Westerhoff Returns From Texas Visit
Mrs E Westerhoff returned Saturday from a visit to La Grange Ellinger and Brenham in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Westerhoff
la Grange
Ellinger and
Brenham
Hillmer Couple Return From Southern Visit
Mr and Mrs William Hillmer have returned from a trip visiting San Antonio Winters and Roscoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hillmer
San Antonio
Winters
Roscoe
Covington Couple Visiting Home of Local Smiths
Mr and Mrs Guy A Smith of Covington Louisiana visit the home of Mr and Mrs F C Smith. The social note records this brief courtesy call and identifies both households in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy A. Smith
Covington, Louisiana
F. C. Smith
Miss Marie Louise Janacek Visits Cousin in Shiner
Miss Marie Louise Janacek of Shiner spent several days with her cousin Miss Bessie Cimrhan zel here during a brief familial visit. both are mentioned as local social figures in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Louise Janacek of
Shiner
Bessie Cimrhanzel
Pehacek Family Visits Cimrhanzels in Flatonia
Mr. Frank Pehacek and his family of Flatonia were recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Cimrhanzel, sharing a social call and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pehacek
Flatonia
Jake Cimrhanzel
Mr George Bargmann and family visit Fehrenkamp home
Mr George Bargmann and family of Gonzales visited the F T Fehrenkamp residence last Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bargmann
Gonzales
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Mrs Pundt and Miss Darilek visit Schulenburg
Mrs. W. H. Pundt and Miss Emily Darilek visited Schulenburg on Monday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Darilek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Pundt
Emily Darilek
Schulenburg
William Darilek
Cimrhanzel Jr. Returns Home After Visit to Shiver
Jake Cimrhanzel Jr. came back Sunday from Shiver where he spent the weekend visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Cimrhanzel, Jr
Shiver
White couple visits Moulton for Merrem family gathering
Mr. and Mrs. D. M. White of San Antonio spent Sunday in Moulton as guests of Mrs. Leona Merrem and her son Malvin, sharing a family visit in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. White
San Antonio
Moulton
Leona Merrem
Malvin
Brenham visitors Called on Rud Jaeggi Family
Mrs Herman Zschappel and her son Bobbie visit Brenham relatives at the home of Mr and Mrs Rud Jaeggi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Zschappel
Bobbie
Brenham
Rud. Jaeggi
Mrs F C Smith and Daughters Return from Louisiana Visit
Mrs F C Smith and her daughters Lorena Ruth and Frankie returned Tuesday night from a trip that included Patterson and New Orleans Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Smith
Lorena Ruth
Frankie
Patterson
New Orleans
Louisiana
Miss Bernice Knape Returns From Texas Summer Session
Miss Bernice Knape returned Thursday of last week from San Marcos where she attended the summer session at the Southwest Texas State Teachers' College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Knape
San Marcos
Southwest Texas State Teachers’ College
Graf Zeppelin Returns To United States From Tokyo
The Graf Zeppelin completed a world flight leg by reaching Los Angeles from Tokyo in about 78 hours over 5 800 miles. The airship then departed for Lakehurst to finish the final leg in roughly 48 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graf Zeppelin
Los Angeles
Tokio
Dirngle
Lakehurst
Girl Scout Hike Near Moulton Town Enjoys Evening Trip
The Moulton Girl Scouts hiked about three miles north of town on Thursday afternoon August 22. Roasted wieners marshmallows pickles bread and mustard were served. Everyone present had an enjoyable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Program Committee Meeting Called by PTA
The program committee of the Parent-Teacher Association will meet at the home of Mrs. W. A. Bergfeld on Friday August 30 at 4 p.m. Members are urgently requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
W. A. Bergfeld
Miss Janszen Visits Relatives in Moulton
Miss Gladys Janszen of Halttsville visited relatives and friends in Moulton last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Janszen
Hallettsville
Moulton
Runge Visitors Bring Mr. Grametbauer Family for Weekend
Mr. John Grametbauer and family of Runge visited Saturday to spend time with relatives and friends in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grametbauer
Runge
Kubicek Family Relocates From Yoakum to Gonzales
Mr. Vladik Kubicek and his family, long-time residents of Yoakum, have moved to Gonzales for their current home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vladik Kubicek
Yoakum
Gonzales
Miss Maxine Bergfeld Returns From Seguin Visit
Miss Maxine Bergfeld has returned from a lengthy visit to her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. H. A. King in Seguin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Bergfeld
Mrs. H. A. King
Seguin
Knape Family Visits Port Lavaca
O. F. Knape his wife and sons Weldon Wesley and Harold returned Sunday after a several day visit at Port Lavaca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F
Miss Bergfeld Visits Relatives Across Texas Cities
Miss Mary Louise Bergfeld spent two weeks visiting relatives and friends in New Braunfels, San Antonio and Seguin, returning with stories of her travels and warm receptions from the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louise Bergfeld
New Braunfels
San Antonio
Seguin
Boehm Family Visiting Frank Bittner Home in Flatonia
Mrs Elo Fehrenkamp and Mrs Ed Boehm with Mr Anton Kollar and baby, joined Misses Helen and Marguerite Boehm for a visit at the Frank Bittner home in Flatonia last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elo Fehrenkamp
Ed. Boehm
Anton Kollar
Helen and
Marguerite Boehm
Frank Bittner
Flatonia
Freytag Girl Celebrates Fourth Birthday In Home Party
Doris Gene Freytag, four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Freytag, marked her birthday Monday afternoon with a small family party. Refreshments of cake sandwiches and soda were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Gene Freytag
Victor Freytag
Local ladies visit relatives in Gonzales
Mrs. Ernan Kotzebue and Mrs. Heinze visit relatives in Gonzales along with Mrs. F. T. Fehrenkamp Dorothy Louise Fehrenkamp Harvey Louise Fehrenkamp and A. J. Giesbers who spent Wednesday there visiting kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernan Kotzebue
Heinze
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Dorothy Louise Fehrenkamp
Harvey Louise Fehrenkamp
A. J. Giesbers
Gonzales
Hallettsville Lawyer William W. Allen Visits Moulton
William W. Allen a young lawyer of Hallettsville spent last Thursday in Moulton meeting residents and dropping his card in The Eagle. He displayed a cordial visit and introduced himself to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Allen
Hallettsville
Moulton
Editor and wife acknowledge complimentary fair ticket
The editor and wife gratefully acknowledge receipt of a complimentary ticket to the Flatonia Fair to be held September 11 to 14. Manager M. Fernan Jr and his staff are busy preparing for the annual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Fernan, Jr
Moulton Public School Opens 1929 30 Term
The Moulton Public School will open the 1929 30 term on Monday September 9. The teaching staff includes W E Smith superintendent and Mrs W E Smith high school A B Noles Miss Anita Richter Miss Nesta Bohne Miss Bernice Knape Miss Florence Fraker Miss Alyce Pohler grades and Miss Davie Billingsley primary. Schooling is the most important thing for children and parents should ensure enrollment on opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Public School
W. E. Smith
A. B. Noles
Emil Papacek
Anita Richter
Nesta Bohne
Bernice Knape
Florence Fraker
Alyce Pohler
Davie Billingsley
Muras Wins Trip for Insurance Sales Milestone
Joseph Muras of Shiner a general agent for Pan American and Lamar Life Insurance accompanies Mrs Muras on a 2000 mile cruise funded by Lamar Life for reaching a written insurance target in eleven months. They depart Jackson Mississippi travel to Chicago where they sail on the S S South American visiting Mackinac Island Parry Sound Ontario Detroit Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls and the Canadian side. They expect a fifteen day trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Muras
Shiner
Pan-American Life Insurance Co
Lamar Life Insurance Company
Muras
Jackson
Mississippi
Chicago
Mackinac Island
Parry Sound
Ontario
Detroit
Michigan
Cleveland
Ohio
Buffalo
Readers Acknowledge Subscriptions From Local Donors
The Eagle lists readers who paid subscriptions since the last report including Alb Schoenfeld Moulton John Gramethauer Runge Henry Krueger San Francisco Paul Wenske Moulton John Schuetz Moulton William Kuehn Moulton Mrs Pat Stautzenberger Seguin Julius Hajek Flatonia Anton Culak Moulton W E Smith Moulton Julius Hench Yoakum AG Kotzebue West Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Alb. Schoenfeld
Moulton
John Gramethauer
Runge
Henry Krueger
San Francisco
Paul Wenske
John Schuetz
William Kuehn
Pat Stautzenberger
Seguin
Julius Hajek
Flatonia
Anton Culak
W. E. Smith
Julius Hench
Yoakum
Kotzebue
West Columbia
Legion Convention Trip For 9th District Committeeman
Fred F Fehrenkamp American Legion committeeman of the 9th District left for Port Arthur Sunday to attend the annual state convention of the legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred F.fehrenkamp
American Legion
Port Arthur
The
Legion
Amendments Defeated in Texas Special Election
Austin August 26 official canvass shows two constitutional amendments defeated July 16. Governor salary increase from 4000 to 10000 per year failed with 49681 for 77066 against. Supreme Court size increase from three to nine also failed with 49644 for 76166 against. Canvassing board comprises governor secretary of state and attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Supreme Court
State
State Board Sets School Per Capita Aid At 17 50
The State Board of Education fixed the scholastic apportionment at 17 50 per capita in Austin Texas on August 21 The scholastic population was announced as 1 430 000 making the total school expenditure 25 025 000 for the year 1928 29 the prior per capita amount was 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
State Board of Education
Gonzales County approves tax rates for ad valorem road and jury
The Gonzales County commissioners court set the county tax rate at 25 cents per $100 for ad valorem, 15 cents per $100 for special road tax, and 15 cents per $100 for the jury tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales
Texas
Commissioners Court
P.T.A Aims for Standard Organization Next Year
Publicity Committee urges a standard P.T.A. with eleven requirements, including 60 percent attendance. Achieving this demands cooperation of parents and teachers to reach the goal for next year.
Windel Buys Time in Kenedy Visit
L. C. Windel, a business visitor, spent the early part of the week in Kenedy meeting local partners and inspecting operations. He reported productive discussions and will follow up with further arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Windel
Kenedy
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Moulton Girl
Henkhaus Hall
United States
Capitol
White House
Washington
First State Bank
First State Bank OF
Q. Buescher
F. J. Wagner
Dickson Green
Geo. von Lienen
O. Buescher
Louis A. Migl
Jno
M. Meiners
Graf Zep
Trip
Legion Convention
T. A
Merchants State Bank
Moulton, Texas
Community Bank
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