Lothar Freytag Buried After Sacred Heart Service
Lothar Anton Freytag died Tuesday November 29 in Flatonia. Funeral services were held Thursday morning at Sacred Heart Church with interment in Flatonia Catholic Cemetery. He was 9 years 4 months 29 days. Survived by widow, two children, parents Mr and Mrs Pius Freytag, and brothers Max and Allen. The Eagle extends sympathy.
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Lothar Anton Freytag
Flatonia
Sacred Heart
Pius Freytag
Max
Allen Freytag
Eagle
Firemen's Meeting Monday Night in Moulton
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department will hold its last meeting of the year at the American Legion Hall Monday night December 5 at 7 30 P M Officers for the ensuing year will be elected All members should attend The report notes 10 751 758 bales of cotton ginned in the United States for the 1938 crop prior to November 14
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Moulton
United States
Weimar Mercury marks fiftieth anniversary publishing milestone
The Weimar Mercury celebrates its fiftieth anniversary under Brooks and Yoder. Army defeats Navy 14 to 7 in Philadelphia. Governor Allred to be known for special week proclamations. 67 weeks set for 1938. Texas editor E A Boss elected president of the Texas Editorial Association in Austin. Monument for pioneer Texas women to be dedicated December 6 at Texas College for Women in Denton. Pat Neff to speak. cost $25,000.
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Allred
E. A. Boss
Texas Editorial Association
Austin
Mrs William Riske Buried Sunday
Mrs William Riske longtime Lavava county resident died at home in Charlottenburg on Saturday November 26 following a lingering illness Interment was in Shiner City Cemetery with Rev William Flachmeier and Rev Richard Schuetze officiating She was born Lena Goebels May 5 1869 in Shelby Austin county and was 71 years 6 months 21 days old She married William Riske February 22 1888 and moved to Charlottenburg in 1890 He died October 7 1931 Surviving are five children Erwie Riske Mrs Avia Oelt sen Bertha Hulda and William Riske six grandchildren one sister Mrs Frank Kroeps of Shelby
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William Riske
Lavava County
Charlottenburg
Shiner City
William Flachmeier
Richard Schuetze
Shiner
Riske
Lena Goebels
Shelby
Austin County
Scharlottenburg
Erwie Riske
Avia Oeltsen
Bertha
Hulda
Frank Kroeps
Eagle
Deacon Dubbs Play Set for Moravia School
A play entitled Deacon Dubbs will be presented at Moravia School on Sunday December 4 beginning at 7 30 PM. The public is invited to attend. George L Clayton is principal of the Moravia school.
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Deacon Dubbs
Moravia
George L. Clayton
Huge prehistoric jawbone unearthed near town
A large jaw bone with an immense tooth, thought to belong to a prehistoric monster, was found Monday afternoon on the Charles Welff place by Otto Heerssen. The discovery drew considerable town attention as bones were brought in for examination.
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Charles Welff Place
Otto Heerssen
Moulton Fire Dept Builds Modern Station
The department awarded the contract for a new one story fire station to Tom Handsor. The building will be 88 feet wide and 68 feet long and located on Cockrill Avenue.
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Moulton
All Weather Road Work Progress on Moulton-Komen Road
Work continues on the Moulton Komen all weather road. The route has been straightened and graded and is now receiving a sandrock topping. When finished the road will allow farmers in the black land section to reach market in all weather.
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Moulton-Komensky
Annual Celebration At Komensky School Proceeded Smoothly
The Komensky annual Thanksgiving celebration drew a large crowd for dinner and dancing after a day of turkey and stew. The Migl-Vogt band provided music, and gross receipts reached 574.69 dollars, reported by school officials. The event is sponsored by the Komensky Parent-Teacher Association.
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Migl-Vogt
Komensky
Notice to Bidders for Moulton Auditorium Gymnasium
Sealed proposals to build an auditorium gymnasium for Moulton Independent School District must be received by 2 00 PM December 16 1988 and publicly opened. Estimate not to exceed 28000 with 5 percent bid bond. Prevailing wage requirements apply and plans may be examined or purchased from Architect Kai J Leffland in Victoria Texas with deposits.
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J. B. Wilson
School Board of
Moulton
Texas
Moulton Independent School District
Kai J. Leffland
Victoria
Skarke Pohler Wedding Solemnized
Miss Elizabeth Pohler and Walter Skarke were wed at 8 30 A M Tuesday November 22 at St Josephs Catholic Church Moulton Rev Joseph Kopp officiated The bride wore a Lorenzo brown suit The groom from Orange Grove High School 1932 graduate Witnesses were Arthur Pohler and Edwin Skarke They honeymooned in Mexico and will live on the groom s Orange Grove farm.
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Elizabeth Pohler
Walter Skarke
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Moulton
Joseph Kopp
Richard Pohler
Charles Skarke
Orange Grove
Arthur Pohler
Edwin Skarke
Mexico
Baursville P T A Holds Meeting
The Baursville P T A met Friday November 18 with a short program by students before business. Topics included oiling school floors planning a social next meeting and extending sympathy to Mrs Fred Pilat. A December 8 session will include speakers and a community lunch.
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Bauraville P.T.A
Fred Pilat
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Tuesday at Legion Hall
Geier Merrem Post No. 392 American Legion and the Auxiliary hold their regular meeting at the Legion Hall on Tuesday night December 6 beginning at 7 30 o'clock.
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Geier-Merrem
American Legion
Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Local Talent Play At Cedar Springs
A farce comedy titled Two Days to Get Married will be staged by local talent at Cedar Springs School on Friday December 9 at 7 45 P M. The public is invited to attend.
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Cedar Springs
Gonzales Sewer Project Approved
WPA sewer project allotment of 44525 dollars approved for Gonzales Texas. Word received Wednesday confirms the funding for the city sewer system upgrade.
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Gonzales
Texas
Old Landmark Razed for Modern Fire Station on Cockrill Avenue
The Neskorick building, a city landmark on Cockrill Avenue, was torn down this week to clear space for a new modern fire station.
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Cockrill Avenue
Neskorick
Cedar Springs Community Club News Highlights New Stage
The Cedar Springs Community Club reports completion of a new stage costing about 250 dollars. A social by the club and a talk by Mr. J T Jaeggli praised progress. A 2 cent play Two Days to Marry with extras is set for December 6 to dedicate the stage. December 2 marks the club’s monthly meeting. Visitors are welcome.
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J. T. Jaeggli
Students Home For Holidays
The note lists students from Moulton who are attending higher learning institutions and spent the past weekend at home. Names include James Jaeggli Arnold Papacek Boyce Rehmer Wesley Knape Sam Jaeggi Jr Allan James Bohuslav Maurice Haviik Edgar Butschek Elwyn Gummelt Edward Petrash Marvin Fisbeck. Institutions named are University of Texas at Austin Texas Lutheran College Seguin Allen Academy Southwest Texas State Teachers College A and M College College Station Business College Houston.
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Moulton
Higher Institutions of Learning
James Jaeggli
Arnold Papacek
Boyce Rehmer
University of Texas
Austin
Wesley Knape
Texas Lutheran College
Seguin
Sam Jaeggi
Allen Academy
Bryan
Harvey Batey
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
San Macos
Allan James Bohuslav
Maurice Haviik
Edgar Butschek
Elwyn Gummelt
Edward Petrash
A. & M. College
College Station
Marvin Fisbeck
Business College
Houston
Sunday School Teachers Meeting Planned at Lutheran Church
Sunday School teachers from Mixon Creek Shiloh and Heariettaville unite with Moulton Lutheran for the third lecture in teaching series. Rev. A D Kings of Hallettaville leads. Public invited to listen in. Meeting starts 7 15 P M at the Lutheran Church.
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Mixon Creek-Shiloh
Heariettaville
Moulton Lutheran Church
A. D. Kinges
Halletteville
Lutheran Church
Gonzales County Farmers Receive 105534 Cotton Payment
Gonzales county farmers have received 105534 in cotton price adjustment checks. County Agent O W Thompson said total payments on about 2000 applications will reach between 140000 and 150000.
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Gonzales
Gonzales County
O. W. Thompson
Bucks Brought Down by Local Hunters
More Bucks reported by Fred F Fehrenkamp at Bay side with a five point buck. Wesley Knape bagged an eight point buck at Fredericksburg. Sam Jaeggli brought down an eight point buck at Fredericksburg.
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Fred F. Fehrenkamp
Bayside
Wesley Knape
Fredericksburg
Sam Jaeggli
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