Funeral Services Held For Aged Resident Rudolph Vogt Sr
Funeral services for Rudolph Vogt Sr. were held at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. E Jacobs officiating. He died at his home in Boursville after a weeklong illness aged 82 years 8 months 18 days. Surviving are Emma Vogt widow three sons Otto Emil Rudolph Vogt Jr one daughter Emma Schmidt 17 grandchildren. The Eagle extends sympathy to the family.
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Vogt
Wiegensthal
Germany
Texas
Ross Prairie
Lavaca County
Emma Zimmermann
Moulton
Boursville
Otto
Emil
Rudolph Vogt, Jr
Emma Schmidt
Hallettsville
Eagle
Farmers' League Holds Special Meeting in Moulton
The Moulton Branch of the Farmers League will meet at Moulton High School Auditorium Monday night December 4 at 7 80 oclock to explain and discuss the cotton marketing quota referendum set for December 9. Members and non members urged to attend.
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Moulton
Farmers’ League
Moulton High School
Fire Department Responds To House Fire At Mueller Home
The Moulton Fire Department answered a call at the George Mueller residence near town on Thursday afternoon. The ceiling caught fire but the room was closed, preventing rapid spread and the blaze was quickly extinguished. Mr. Mueller and his family were absent during the incident. Donations from Mr. Mueller and the Moulton Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association are appreciated.
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Moulton Fire Department
George Mueller
Mr. Mueller
Moulton Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Pep Rally Brings Students Faculty and Citizens Together
A downtown pep rally last Wednesday night united students faculty and citizens. A bonfire lit the square while the band played the pep squad cheered and several short talks were given.
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Citigene
Red Cross Roll Call Ends As Christmas Looms
The Red Cross ended its annual roll call as twenty shopping days remain before Christmas. The article notes the president has not spoken and mentions new fabric research using potatoes milk wood pulp and other materials amid shrinking cotton consumption.
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American Red Cross
Virginia Statesman Names Garner and Byrd as Best Qualified
Senator Carter Glass asserts there was no better choice for the Democratic presidential nomination than John Nance Garner or Harry Byrd, praising their qualifications and leadership.
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Carter Glass
Virginia Statesman
John Nance Garner
Harry Byrd
Office warms with public publicity material
Thus far we have not had to buy wood to keep the office warm and comfortable during the chilly days. The free publicity material which reaches the office from state, ration and other sources keeps the office stove hot through the day.
Texas loan rates set for 1989 cotton program
Washington reports loan rates for Texas at 8.70 to 9.20 cents per pound. Lavaca County is listed among those receiving the second highest rate at 9.10 cents per pound.
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Washington
Texas
Lavaca County
Teachers to Convene in San Antonio for Annual Convention
The Texas State Teachers Association holds its annual convention in San Antonio this weekend with about 15 000 teachers expected to attend. University of Texas President Homer P Rainey and other prominent educators will address the gathering.
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Texas State Teachers Association
San Antonio
Homer P. Rainey
University of Texas
State school lands to go on market January 2 1940
The General Land Office announces 200000 acres of state school lands to be offered January 2 1940. Applications for purchase must reach the land office by 10 A M January 8. Further information available from Bascom Giles General Land Office Austin Texas.
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General Land Office
Bascom Giles
Austin
Texas
President Rainey Hosts Preinaugural Education Conferences
The Eagle gratefully acknowledges receiving a personal invitation from President Homer P. Rainey of the University of Texas to attend conferences on The State and Public Education from December 7 to 9. Rainey will deliver the inaugural address December 9. Prominent educators will participate. Conferences are open to the public free except for dinner and luncheon.
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the Eagle
Homer P. Rainey
University of Texas
Rainey
Shiner Comanches Edge Bobkatz In Openers At Home
A spirited basketball opener at the local gym ended 24 to 22 in overtime as Shiner Comanches defeated the Moulton Bobkatz after a 22 all tie at the end of regulation. Coaches Corder and Chovanec praised the sportsmanship and crowd support.
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Shiner Comanches
Moulton Bobbatz
Shiner
Corder
Chovanec
Bobkatz
Emma Henci and Albert Zouzalik Wed in Moulton Church
Miss Emma Henci and Albert W. Zouzalik were married at 7 AM Monday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church Moulton with Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating. The couple plans a home in Moulton after a Monterey Mexico wedding trip, with many local congratulations.
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Emma Henci
Albert W. Zouzalik
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Moulton
Joseph Kopp
Bertha Oehl
Mendisohe
William Hroek
Corpus Christi
Irs
EK. H. Francke
la Grange
LaGrange
Zouzalis
Flatania
Texas Thanksgiving First Held in 1849
Texas observers marked its first Thanksgiving Day in 1849 as restoration from war and frontier raids followed. State archivist Harriet Smither announced discovery of the earliest proclamation by Governor George Wood proposing December 1 observance, noting no Thanksgiving in early statehood due to the Mexican War.
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Austin
Texas
Harriet Smither
George
Wood
Mexico
Fire Prevention Report For Moulton Public Schools
A fire prevention report from the Texas Fire Insurance Department praised Moulton Public Schools for good teaching of fire prevention, noting strong work in the second, fourth, and fifth grades and well conducted drills. It cautioned pupils to avoid marching into the street. School supervisor Miss Olga Juniger.
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Moulton Public
Cernosek
Texas Fire Insurance Department
Austin
Olga Juniger
Zimmermanns Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Charles Zimmermann of Cheapside celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Sunday November 26 with three children grandchildren relatives and many friends. Attendees from Moulton included Mr and Mrs John C Mueller Mr and Mrs Henry Krueger Messrs August G Mueller and Gerhard H Mueller. The Eagle extends congratulations.
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Charles Zimmermann
Cheapside
Moulton
John C. Mueller
Henry Krueger
August G. Mueller
Gerhard H. Mueller
Veselka Buried in Witting After Corpus Christi Death
Frank J. Veselka died in Corpus Christi on Thursday November 23 and was buried in Witting Cemetery Saturday afternoon. The service featured a German funeral oration by G J Bohnenkamp of the Herman Sons Lodge of Moulton. Veselka, born March 26 1878 in Czechoslovakia, had lived in Moulton Chicago Witting and Corpus Christi. He is survived by his widow eight children one brother Leopold Woodsboro and one sister.
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Frank J. Veselka
Corpus Christi
Witting
Walcek
Houston
G. J. Bohnenkamp
Herman Sons Lodge
Moulton
Veselka
Czechoslovakia
America
Annie Methis
Chicago
Leopold
Woodsboro
Eagle
High School Choir Sings At Assembly
The Moulton High School chorus under F L Teague performed seven numbers at Hallettsville High School on Tuesday morning. The twenty four member group drew generous applause and has recently sung over the radio twice this fall, earning wide recognition in the region.
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Moulton
F. L. Teague
Hallettsville High School
Silver Wedding Anniversary Attended by Moulton Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jaroszewski celebrated their silver wedding at Cuero on Sunday November 26 with Mr. and Mrs. Bohnenkamp and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Jaroszewski and Mr. and Mrs. Rud Jaroszewski from Moulton among the relatives and friends. Music speeches and recreations followed dinner and lunch was enjoyed by many.
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G. J. Bohnenkamp
Leo Jaroszewski
Rud. Jaroszewski
Moulton
Henry Jaroszewski
Cuero
Yoakum Football Beats San Marcos 20 to 0 at Home
A large crowd watched Yoakum defeat San Marcos 20 to 0 on Friday night at Yoakum stadium. The win boosted Yoakum's scoring in a decisive home game.
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Yoakum-San Marcos
Yoakum
Cotton Referendum Explained to Growers
Louis Vincik a longtime resident of Peach Creek between Waelder and Moulton died Friday at 3 35am after four months illness. Funeral service was held at the family home with Rev EB Jacobs interment at Moulton Public Cemetery. He was 68 years 6 months 23 days. He married Mary Gajer in 1891 and moved to Chicago. she died in 19 0. The couple had six children, five predeceased him. In 1904 he married Elizabeth Lidin Chicago. they moved to Texas and in 1914 bought a farm on Peach Creek where he lived until death. He is survived by his widow two daughters three sisters one brother and friends send sympathy.
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Louis Vincik
Pesch Creek
Waelder
Moulton
EB. Jacobs
Vincik
Mary Gajer
John Gajer
Chicago
Elizabeth Lid
Texas
Peach Creek
T. Tomlinson
Flatonia
Frank Spann
Shiner
Frank Zidek
San Antonio
Ad. Miculka
Floresville
Joe Spann
Frank Vincik
Rosenberg
Tre Hibgle
Evergreen Tournament Recap with Cup Winners
The Evergreen school event drew a large crowd and $76.80 in receipts. Volleyball teams included Oak Grove Kamen sky Baursville Evergreen New Bielsa Content South Mustang Witting Flatonia Moravia with Moravia earning first place. Boys playground ball saw Evergreen first Moravia second with cups awarded. Girls playground ball had South Mustang Oak Grove Flatonia Evergreen. Oak Grove won first and Evergreen second.
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Oak Grove
Kamensky
Baursville
Evergreen
New Bielsa Content
South Mustang
Witting
Flatonia
Moravia
Valhalla
Moulton Farmer Loses Three Cattle
Hugo F B Richter near Moulton reports three cattle deaths in the past week. He opened two cows and a yearling and found battery fragments in their stomachs. He believes the animals chewed discarded batteries for the salt content and swallowed metal parts.
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Hugo FB. Richter
Moulton
Mr. Richter
Aimals
Did you know cars 4000 made since invention
The fragment notes that many cars have been produced since the automobile was invented, indicating a long history of car manufacturing.
Cotton quota referendum explained at Moulton meeting
Farmers gathered at Moulton High School Auditorium to hear details of the cotton marketing quota referendum set for December 9. County Agent G C King and ACA official G E Jaehne outlined the two thirds needed for passage and emphasized the 1940 farm program regardless of the result.
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Moulton High School
Ad. A. Haase
G. C. King
Mr. King
Messrs. Schornack and
Hermes
G. E. Jaehne
Lavaca County
ACA
Moulton and Shiner
Evergreen P T C Holds Meeting
Evergreen P T A becomes P T C and plans for December events. Twenty eight new members join to raise total to seventy four as pupils and teachers present a short program. Mr Milton Riske performed a brief sketch and members enjoy the evening.
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Milton Riske
Fire Department Meeting Set for December 4
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department will hold its last meeting of the year Monday night December 4 beginning at 7 80 o'clock. New officers for the ensuing year will be elected.
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Moulton
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Rudolph Vogt
Zion’s Lutheran Church
E. Jacobs
Harold Vogt
Victor Vogt
George Vogt
Lee Vogt
Roy Vogt
William Schmidt
Special Meeting
Fire Department
Henci- Zouzalik
Monterey
Evergreen School
Evergreen P
T.C
Evergreen P.-T.a
P.-T.a
P.-T.c
Parent and Teacher Club
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