Birthday Celebration Honors Mrs Krueger On Seventieth
A December 5 afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs John Krueger honored her seventieth birthday with friends and neighbors sharing congratulations. Guests included Mesdames Niemeyer Deharde Menke Henrichs Heinrichs Bowe Jaroszewski Muel ler Pieper von Lienen Bohnenkamp Janssen Thar Kiesuhn ek Balhorn Boehm Stroman Krueger Templin Temp lin Ker scorechildren and Al Krueger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Krueger
Mesdames D. Niemeyer
Anton Deharde
H. Menke
Shiver
M. Henrichs
Willie Heinrichs
Ernst Bowe
Henry Jaroszewski
August Mueller
Louisa Pieper
Ber von Lienen
G. J. Bohnenkamp
John Janssen
Hermann Thar
E Kiesuhnek
Henry Balhorn
J Boehm
W B Stroman
Gus Krueger
Hmelta Jaroszwski
Oto Templin
Fred Krause
O F. Koape
Henry Etlinger
Misses Adele Cordes
Elsie Templin
Ella
Lillie Krueger
Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein Meeting Held
The regular meeting of the Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein was held with Mrs. Gerhard Henrichs on Thursday December 6. All attended a pleasant afternoon with cake coffee and sandwiches. The next meeting with Mrs. H A Heineke is set for Thursday January 3 with new officers to be elected and all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein
Gerhard Henrichs
H. A. Heineke
Adequate Water Works Plan Advances in Moulton
The Moulton water works plant failure left the town without water. A meeting of the Water Works Company approved selling stock at ten dollars a share to fund a new plant. Over two thousand dollars was signed quickly and shares issued to purchasers Tuesday. The company is led by F. T. Febreuamp as president and A F Kotzebue as secretary with John Bucek as treasurer and a board including J Y Jaeggi Dr J G Guenther George Baur and El Boehm Jr.
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Moulton Water Works
Water Works Company
Moulton
F. T. Febreuamp
A F. Kotzebue
John Bucek
J. Y. Jaeggi
J. G. Guenther
George Baur
A. F Kotzebue
E1. Boehm, Jr
Wilsons historic message to congress marked as pivotal
President Wilson's address to Congress last week is described as a timeless, era defining document. It is portrayed as the most important since Washington's era, signaling a lasting impact on the nation.
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Wilson
Congress
Washington
Automobile Seals for 1918 Now Available
1918 automobile seals are available and must be applied before January 1. The new seal is white with blue lettering and slightly smaller than the current year’s seal.
Oak Grove Community Notes and Birthdays
Oak Grove reports plowing ahead despite wet weather as early farmers finish fields. A baby soldier set up headquarters since December 1 with Mr and Mrs Willie Hoepfl. Birthday celebrations continue. list of names and dates from November to December. Residents moved to new locations. Oak Grove phone lines section notes semi annual schoolhouse meeting with routine business. December 10, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Hoepfl
Otto Siems
Mis
Sobp Perrard
Frank Raab
Aloin Nagelmueller
Mre
Jos. F
Moulton High School Literary Society Meets
In December 1917 the Moulton High School Literary Society held a meeting with Edwin Rebmet presiding. Minutes were approved and programs included Pieno Solo by Anita Richter, Recitation The Blue and the Gray by Evelyn Richter, Story Mr T H Leslie, Piano Solo Willie Daehne, Dialogue Singing at the Party by Fred Mueller and Roy Kotzebue, with Pauline Janszen Hetty Niemeier Allen Daehuve and Rufus Hull named to the new program committee.
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Moulton High School Literary Society
Edwin Rebmet
Pieno
Anita Richter
Blue and the
Evelyn Richter
T. H. Leslie
Willie Daehne
Fred Mueller
Roy Kotzebue
Pauline Janszen
Hetty Niemeyer
Allen Daehuve
Rufus Hull
Social Happenings and Local Weddings in Flatonia
Mrs Meinhard Kotzebue hosts guests with Mr and Mrs M Kotzebue while Mrs Konstant Beamer and Miss Ida visit Shiner. Mrs Randolph Kerr and children return to Flatonia after visiting the Bunting family. Miss Lola Gosch and S G Brown wed at Flatonia with Rev Hay-Rood officiating. Georgia Mladenka hosts a seventh birthday party with games and refreshments. Mrs Krause returns from Waco after attending the Masonic grand lodge meeting. rains boost farm prep for next year.
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Randolph Kerr
Flatonia
Lee Bunting
Lola Gosch
A. M. Gosch
S. G. Brown
Hearne
Hay- Rood
Georgia Mladenka
John Mladenka
Life Friends
Mrry Krause
Waco
Masonic Grand Lodge
Mr. Krause
Farmers' Non-partisan League expands in Texas
The Farmers' Non-partisan League launches a vigorous Texas membership drive with over 200 organizers in the field. The group plans to field a full ticket next year.
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Farmers’ Non-partisan League
North Dakota
Texas
Red Cross Appeal Calls Lavaca County to Join
An earnest appeal echoes from a Shiner church urging Lavaca County to join the Red Cross and donate generously. The letter recalls Clara Barton’s 1861 mission and lists past relief efforts while urging universal participation and a $1 joining gift amid wartime needs.
Culak School News and Local Reflections in 1917
A 1917 schedule of school activities notes 35 pupils under Miss Ruby Meiners, progress at the Sam and Will Moore Institute, and a 250 total attendance. Community events include a play party at F Heerssen's, visits from local residents, a baby birth, and farm movements as Henry Cook sells his Olu Moulton farm and buys land in Knippa. The Eagle sends condolences for the infant death and comments on local gravel works and road conditions.
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Mies Henrietta Heerssen
Freyburg
Rud
Ella
Hilda Huff
Mary Zavesky
Viasta
Rosa Weilfl
Charlie Zavesky
Frank
Slavek Kolar
Gus
Huff
John Mang
W. H. Schodde
G. J. Bohnenkamp
F. Heerssen
Ruby Meiners
Sam and Will Moore Institute
TV. HU. Leslie
Henry Cook
Olu Moulton
Albert Vevenus
Gonzales
Mr Cook
Knippa
Uvalce County
Red Cross Drive Seeks New Members Across Nation
A national Red Cross recruitment drives for 10 million new members between December 16 and 25, with a one dollar fee. Fifty cents goes to headquarters. fifty cents stays with the local chapter to fund relief. Lavaca county has about 2,000 members and aims to enroll more as war conditions loom this Christmas.
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American Red Cross
United States
Washington
Red Cross
Lavaca County
Thirteen Negro Soldiers Hanged for Houston Riot
Thirteen of the negro soldiers from the 24th infantry were hanged at Fort Sam Houston San Antonio at 7 17 o clock Tuesday morning for complicity in the riot and mutiny at Houston on August 23. Forty one men were sentenced to life imprisonment one to hard labor for two and a half years three to hard labor for two years and five were acquitted. Total court martialed 63.
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24Th Infantry
Houston
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Red Cross Christmas Drive at Evergreen School
A Christmas benefit market for the Red Cross will be held at Evergreen School on Sunday December 16. Judge K Motis and A V Tesar with Mr Krasinsky will speak, followed by a bazaar at 4 pm. No alcohol on school grounds. Committee members include Jos Veselka F J Darilek Fr Machart Sr Tom Valenta and F G Havel.
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Red Cross
Evergreen
Atl P.m
K. Motis
Yoakum
Wditer
A. V. Tesar
Vallettsville
Mr. Krasinsky
Anvele Sam
Jos. Veselka
F. J. Darilek
Fr. Machart, Sr
Tom Valenta
F. G. Havel
Subscription Payments List of Local Readers
The Eagle thanks readers for subscription payments since the last report listing J. A. Coopwood Yoakam H Kf Knape LaGrange Otto Urban Prof IV UW Leslie Moulton Joel Faltisek Mrs Lousa Pieper Mrs Emelia Bannert Joe F Gold Anton Schaefer Hirmil Grunwald August Kuebo Rev H A Heineke Roman Wotipka Flatonia.
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J. A. Coopwood
Yoakam
H. Kf. Knape
LaGrange
Otto Urban
Moulton
Prof. IV
Leslie
Joel Faltisek
Lousa Pieper
Emelia Bannert
Shiner
Johngast
Joe F. Gold
Anton Schaefer
Hirmil Grunwald
August Kuebo
Notice to Registrants for Tax Questionaire Help
Registrants should bring tax receipts for assistance with questions on their Questionaire. Married men are urged to bring their wives or other dependents when seeking help.
Regular Meeting of Moulton Theme and School Club
The Moulton theme and School Club will hold a regular meeting at the Sam and Will Moore Institute on Friday December 14 at four o'clock in the afternoon. All members are requested to be present.
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Moulton Theme
Sam and Will Moore Institute
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The
Europe
Red Cross Organization
Oak Grove
Commoner
High School Literary Society
Roman Wotipka
Agnes
Red Cross Society
W. L. Aimes
America
RED Cross International
Clara Barton
Michigan
Florida
Johnston
South Carolina
Cuba
Galveston
William Rilers
Culak School
Henry Krause
Marlin
William Green of
First State Bank of
KO. Arnie
Lucile Cowdin
Mies Elsie Jaeggli
Kade Haltom
New York
New Jersey
Lieutenant Guy T Haltom
United States Signal Corps
M. Haag
Lutheran Church
Charlottenburg
Seguin
Mr. Gebret
Dubuque, Iowa
Front Street
Henry Elinger
Ford
Jono F. Rothbaur
Rudoph Jaroszewski
Gun. Hoff
Gustav Prause
Henry J. Koester
Otto Janazen
Moulton Lutheran
Eagle
E. Westerhoff
Mercedes
John A. Herzig
Westerhoff
Red Cross Drive
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