Baursville P T A Sees 94 Members
The Baursville Parent Teacher Association held a regular meeting Friday night. Minutes were approved and a Christmas program with Old Santa Claus was planned for December 22. A social gathering followed with games and lunch, boosting membership to 94 and aiming for 100. William Gertner joined the school board to fill the vacancy left by R J Vogt.
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Baursville Parent-Teacher Association
Santa Claus
Santa
Foles
Leo Jaroszewski
William Gertner
Boursville
Gertner
R. J.C. Vogt
Mrs Zapalac Buried at St. Mary's Cemetery
Mrs. Charles Zapalac, 68, of Wied, died Friday after several weeks illness. Burial was at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery Sunday with Rev. Kolodsie and Rev. Kuratko presiding. Survived by her husband four sons and four daughters. The Eagle extends sympathy to the family.
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Charles Zapalac
Wied
St. Mary’s Catholic
Kolodsie
Kuratko
Births Reported at Moulton Home
The friendly stork visited Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bic hunko of Moulton on November 20 to bring a baby girl. The Eagle congratulates the happy parents.
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Stork
Ed. Bichunko
Moulton
Eagle
Texas Milk Cows Count Near Million Mark
A Texas estimate places the number of milk cows around one million. The figure reflects state dairy production and farming scale during the period.
Sick list notices for local residents
With the Sick, Mrs. Rudolph Vogt Sr of Boursville is on the sick list. Mrs. William Hillmer of this place is ill at her home.
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Rudolph Vogt, Sr
Boursville
William Hillmer
Five Point Buck Brought Down Near Dilworth
Ad Schacherl of Shiner Route 83 shot a five point buck Sunday morning near Dilworth. The dressed weight of the deer was 65 pounds.
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Ad. Schacherl
Shiner Route 83
Dilworth
Wedding of Mikulik and Schwartz in Moravia
Von All Weddin Willie Mikulik and Schwartz were married at the marine Catholic Church in Moravis day Rev Felimann performed the ceremony. The couple celebrated at the bride’s home with dinner and supper and a dance in Moravia. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Joe Mikulik of Moulton. the bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Schwartz of Moravia. They departed Wednesday morning for San Angelo and other points. The Eagle extends best wishes.
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Willie Mikulik
Schwartz
Marine Catholic Church
Moravis
Felimann
Moravia
Joe Mikulik
Moulton
Joe Schwartz
San Angelo
Texas Cast Repeal Vote in 21st Amendment Move
Texas formally cast its vote today for repeal of the Eighteenth amendment. Delegates chosen in a state wide election last August were unanimous in directing that the state be certified for the Twenty first amendment to the federal constitution which removes the prohibition section from the fundamental law. John Henry Kirby of Houston was elected chairman and Mrs James M Loving of Austin secretary.
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Austin
Texas
John Henry Kirby
Houston
James M. Loving
German Little Theater Presents Die Spanische Fliege
The German Little Theater of San Antonio offered a three act comedy The Spanish Fly at Moulton High School Auditorium Sunday. Acting was first class and the audience applauded as the troupe under Dr H C Loebel received praise for its direction and performance.
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Little Theater
San Antonio
Moulton High School
H. C. Loebel
United States
Charles Krhovjak Buried at Praha
Charles Krhovjak, 28, died at Praha Saturday. Burial took place in the Catholic cemetery at Praha Saturday morning, Rev. Anders conducting the funeral services. The deceased is survived by his parents, several brothers and sisters. The Eagle tenders its sympathy to the bereaved survivors.
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Charles Krhovjak
Praha
Anders
The
Eagle
Georgia Ann Johnson Pioneer Resident Passes Away in Texas
Georgia Ann Johnson of the Old Moulton area died at her home on Thursday November 23 after months of illness. Funeral services were held November 24 with burial beside her husband J C Johnson in Old Moulton Cemetery. She was 73 years old and survived by nine children, 50 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and a brother J M Watkins.
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Frs
Georgia
Ann Johnson
Old Moulton
J. C. Johnson
C. A. Dickson
Old Moulton Baptist Church
Decedent
J. L. Johnson
Flatonia
S. L. Johnson
Z.L. Johnson
Leona Leazar
W. J. Spear
R. C. Hull
Moulton
Preston Petty
Rogers
A. J. Jilek
Fredericksburg
J. M. Watkins
Harperville
Misssissippi
Johnson
Mississipi
James Cooper Johnson
Texas
Moultonites Visit Louise Oil Well
Dr. Oscar A. Darilek and Joe E. Etlinger returned Sunday from a hunting trip to the lower country. They also visited the new oil well near Louise and report that the road of escaping gas and oil can be heard for miles. No one is permitted to close to the well.
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Oscar A. Darilek
Joe E. Etlinger
Louise
New Game Warden Appointed for Eagle Lake District
Tom Waddell of Eagle Lake is named game warden to succeed the late Henry Russekl of Schulenburg. Waddell has begun duties in the district.
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Tom Waddell
Eagle Lake
Henry Russekl
Schulenburg
Waddell
Quail Season Opens in South Zone in December
The south zone quail season runs from Friday December 1 through January 16 1984 with a daily bag limit of 12 and a weekly limit of 36. Dove season closes Friday December 1.
Coldest Weather of the Season Recorded Saturday Morning
The coldest weather of the season prevailed here Saturday morning with the thermometer at 40 degrees.
Birthday celebration marks Billie Bergfeld tenth
Billie Bergfeld celebrated his 10th birthday on Saturday November 25 with about 20 friends. All enjoyed the party.
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Billie Bergfeld
Vogt Couple Celebrates Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Otto Vogt near Moulton observed their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on Friday November 24 with close relatives and friends. Reverend A H Falkenberg conducted services at 3 pm and guests enjoyed refreshments. The Eagle joins in congratulations and wishes for continued health and future golden anniversaries.
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Otto Vogt
Moulton
Fire Department Purchases Siren
The Moulton Fire Department bought the siren it trialed, to be mounted on a steel tower after a roof trial at Ed Boehm's store. Joe Gebauer and family of Kinkler visited Mrs. Frank Ullmann Sunday.
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Moulton Fire Department
Ed, Boehm’s
Joe Gebauer
Kinkler
Frank Ullmann
Local residents report visits and new housing in town
Victor Vernon Vogt traveled to Ganado to visit the family of Adolph Baur. Victor Fehrenkamp attended a lumbermen's meeting in Cuero last Thursday night. Mr and Mrs Tom V Tousek now occupy a new bungalow in the southwest part of town.
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Victor Vernon Vogt
Ganado
Adolph Baur
Victor Fehrenkamp
Cuero
Tom V. Tousek
Hunters Spend Part of the Week in West Texas
Dr. Sam Jaeggli along with Bill Vanham Thomas Vanham and Thomas Thompson hunted in West Texas during part of the week.
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Sam Jaeggli
Bill and
Thomas Vanham
Thomas Thompson
West
Texas
Glass Family Visitors From Miles Tour
Mr. and Mrs Alvin Glass and Mr Bennie Glass and family of Miles were here recently visiting Mr and Mrs John Strieder.
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Alvin Glass
Bennie Glass
Miles
John Strieder
Janszen Family Visit Prospers in Moulton Trip
Mrs August W Janszen and daughters Pauline Lenory and Gladys of Hallettsville spent last Thursday afternoon in Moulton for a brief visit and shopping outing with local residents and friends.
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August W. Janszen
Pauline, Lenory
Gladys
Hallettsville
Moulton
Kolar Family Visits Skidmore Friends Over Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kolar and their sons and Miss Lydia Koester spent last weekend in Skidmore visiting Mr. and Mrs. F C Koester and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Spickermann.
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Ed. Kolar and
Hallettsville Couple Meets Granddaughter at Ed Biehunko Home
Mr and Mrs Charles Eissler of Hallettsville visited last week to meet their granddaughter who has made her home with Mr and Mrs Ed Biehunko.
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Charles Eissler
Hallettsville
Ed. Biehunko
Orts Family Visit Stirs Local Reunion in Gonzales
Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Orts and son D. F. visited Gonzales residents Mr. and Mrs. Victor O. Fehrenkamp and family in town on Sunday. Also guests included Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Lieken and son and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Orts and son Frank.
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D. F. Orts
D. F
Hugo ‘Lieken
Frank Orts
Frank
Gonzales
Victor O. Fehrenkamp
Miss Marietta Gerhold Visits Cuero Homefolks
Miss Marietta Gerhold spent last weekend in Cuero visiting friends and family, enjoying local hospitality and hometown scenery.
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Marietta Gerhold
Cuero
Red Etlinger’s Maine fishing tale hints at whale-like luck
The report notes Red Etlinger spent part of the week fishing in the lower country and jokes about catching four whales, though no specific outcomes are confirmed.
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Oscar A. Darilek
Joe E
Red) Etlinger
Red
Deputy State Supt Patton Speaks to Moulton Audience
Deputy State Superintendent E H Patton of LaGrange addressed a large audience at Moulton High School Auditorium on November 22. He outlined the state education department's new deal in education, recent changes, planned work ahead, and transport for rural high school students. The Moulton Junior Orchestra performed, and the Parent Teacher Association provided sandwiches cake coffee and cocoa.
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E. H. Patton
LaGrange
Moulton High School
W. E. Smith
J. T. Jaeggli
Patton
State Department of Education
Moulton
Parent-Teacher Association
State Commander of Legion Here Dec. 7
L. Van Perkins, State Commander of the American Legion, will address a public meeting at 7:30 P. M. Thursday December 7 under Geier Merrem Post No. 392 and the Ladies Auxiliary. The public is invited to attend.
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L. van Perkins
American Legion
Moulton High School
Geier-Merrem Post No
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Blast cracks oil well blaze near Louise Texas
A heavy charge rocked the countryside and snuffed out the fire at the Pure Oil Company oil well near Louise southwest of El Campo. The first blast failed to stop the blaze. the second charge extinguished the flames.
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ElCampo
Texas
Pure Oil Company
Louise
Juvenile Orchestra Postpones Concert in Moulton
The Moulton Juvenile Orchestra postpones its December 6 concert at Moulton High School Auditorium due to other calendar activities. A new date will be announced later.
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Moulton
St Joseph’s Society to Hold Regular Meeting in Parish Hall
The St Joseph’s Society of Moulton will meet after the first mass on Sunday December 3 at the Parish Hall. Members are urged to attend.
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St. Joseph’s Society of
Moulton
Witting P T A to stage Aaron Slick from Pumpin Crick
The P T A at Witting School plans a forthcoming play Aaron Slick from Pumpin Crick. Watch this paper for the official announcement and performance date.
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Aaron Slick
Pumpin Crick
P.-T.a
Witting School
Seniors Enjoy Dance at Legion Hall
Members of the Sam and Will Moore Institute senior class and guests enjoyed a dance at the American Legion Hall Saturday evening. Refreshments included sandwiches and punch. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs John Novosad and Mr and Mrs Adolph Prasek.
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Sam and Will Moore Institute
American Legion Hall
John Novosad
Adolph Prasek
Moulton High Girls Defeat Town Team In Close Game
The Moulton High School girls beat the Moulton town team 16 to 15 at Hermann Park Hall on Friday night in a fiercely contested basketball game.
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Moulton
Hermann Park Hall
Moulton Man Helps Son Succeed At Texas Medical College
Mrs and Mrs John Strieder ordered the Eagle to be sent to their son Hugo J Strieder who is a senior medical student at the Texas State Medical College in Galveston.
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John Strieder
Hugo J. Strieder
Texas State Medical College
Galveston
Young Strieder
Tax Collector Busy Day In Moulton
Tax Collector H. J. Schornack and assistants Owen Brown and Ernest Schultz spent a busy Saturday in Moulton collecting taxes and meeting residents.
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H. J. Schornack
Owen Brown
Ernest Schultz
Moulton
Christmas Seals Sale Gets Under Way
Texas Tuberculosis Association launches its annual Christmas Seals sale to raise funds for tuberculosis campaigns. Residents will receive a seal booklet in the mail beginning December 1.
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The
Texas Tuberculosis Association
Campaign Against
Cheapside Barn Destroyed by Fire
A large two story barn on Mrs. W. P. Lord’s Cheapside farm near Gonzales Texas was burned Thursday night. The fire destroyed an automobile a large quantity of feed and several farm implements.
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Gonzales
Texas
W. P. Lord
Cheapside
Here
Boy Hurt While Playing Ball at Oak Grove School
Lester Raab son of Mr and Mrs John Raab of Oak Grove was accidentally struck in the face by a bat while playing ball at Oak Grove School last week. He required several stitches but is getting along nicely.
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Lester Raab
John Raab
Oak Grove
Oak Grove School
Large Sweet Potato Exhibited at Gonzales
The largest sweet potato ever seen in Gonzales is brought by Will Lord of Cheapside. It weighs 24 pounds with a 12 inch diameter and 16 inch length indicating record size for the town exhibit.
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Gonzales
Texas
Will Lord of
Cheapside
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Admiral Byrd
South Pole
John N. Garner
von All
German Little Theater
Rugged Cross
Woodrow Johnson
Glynn Johnson
Ross Johnson
Carlton Johnson
Clyde Leazar
Guy Leazar
A. H. Falkenberg
Fire Department
Legion
Blast
Juvenile Orchestra
St. Joseph’s Society
Legion Hall
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