First State Bank Elects Directors and Officers
The First State Bank of Moulton held its annual stockholders meeting naming O Buescher F J Wagner Dickson Green William Hillmer and George von Lienen as directors. O Buescher was chosen president F J Wagner active vice president Dickson Green vice president George von Lienen cashier and Louis A Migi John M Meiners assistant cashiers.
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First State Bank of
O. Buescher
F. J. Wagner
Dickson Green
Geo. von Lienen
Louis A
Oak Grove P.T.A. Reports December Meeting Growth
The Oak Grove Parent Teacher Association held its third meeting of the year on December 14. Twenty three new members were enrolled, increasing membership to 76. The next meeting is set for January 4, 1929. Frank Jilek Jr has built two new rent houses on his farm near here. John C Mueller of Moulton did the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove Parent'l Teacher Association
Frank Jilek, Jr
John C. Mueller
Moulton
Births at local homes announce two newborns
A boy was born Saturday December 15 to Mr and Mrs Christian Brom of near Moulton. A girl was born Wednesday December 19 to Mr and Mrs Emil Drozd. The notices state only the parents and birth dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Brom
Moulton
Emil Drozd
Did You Know Texas Has 622 Million Aires
The note asks about Texas population or assets and cites questions on legal limits. It mentions potential laws about injuring a bat and discharging fireworks in business districts, implying questions rather than reporting.
Santa Claus to Visit Town for Christmas Eve Event
Santa Claus will come this year with the Community Tree on Main Street lighted and active day and night. He is scheduled to arrive December 23, promising a memorable night for local children and families.
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Santa Claus
Main Street
Santa
Gonzales Area Oil Well Brings In Strong Flow
An oil well reached completion on Wednesday December 12 about 12 miles northwest of Gonzales in the Ottine area. The well was sunk to 3,779 feet and is producing near 1,000 barrels per day amid local excitement.
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Gonzales
Ottine
Bridge Club Hostess Elo Fehrenkamp Hosts Tea
Mrs Elo Fehrenkamp hosted the Bridge Club on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Leanora Janszen won the prize. Delicious refreshments were served.
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Elo Fehrenkamp
Bridge Club
Leanora Janszen
Community Christmas Tree and Program in Moulton
A Community Christmas Tree event on Main Street Moulton under Geier-Merrem Post American Legion and Moulton Chamber of Commerce occurs December 28 at 7 P.M. The public is invited and Santa Claus will attend with a gift for every child ten years old or younger.
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Moulton
Geier-Merrem Post
American Legion
Boehm's Sons Ship Carload of Poultry to East Texas
Ed Boehm's Sons merchante shipped a carload of poultry to East Texas last Friday. The shipment included 1294 head of hens ducks guineas and turkeys valued at about 4000 dollars. The firm bought over 2500 head of turkeys in a single day.
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Ed. Boehm
East Texas
Merry Christmas and New Year Greetings From Local Businesses
A Christmas and New Year greeting lists numerous local merchants and service providers from Moulton, thanking patrons and seeking continued support in the coming year. The roster includes banks, lumber yards, auto shops, hardware stores, meat markets, clothing, drugstores, dairies, gas stations, cleaners, notaries, insurance, real estate, hotels, theaters, and more.
Moulton and St. Joseph Schools Set Christmas Breaks
At a Moulton School Board meeting on Friday evening the public school will dismiss for Christmas on December 21 and resume on January 2, 1929. St. Joseph School also closes December 21 and reopens January 2, 1929.
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Moulton School Board
St. Joseph
Highway contract let for 8.7 miles of Highway 109
The State Highway Commission awarded the grading and drainage structures contract for 8.7 miles of Highway No. 109 from the Fayette county line to the Shiner precinct to Gene Word for 58,878 dollars.
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State Highway Commission
Fayette County
Shiner Commisioner
Gene Word
No Paper Next Week In Moulton Eagle Holiday Notice
Owing to the Christmas holidays there will be no issue on Friday December 8. The next issue will appear on Friday January 4 1929. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone from the publishers.
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Moulton Eagle
Birthday celebration for the von Lienens at home
Mrs. B von Lienen turned 81 on December 8 and Mr. von Lienen 83 on December 12, entertaining many friends at their residence on Sunday December 9. Refreshments were served.
Ginnings In Lavaca Co Cotton Totals This Season
Ginnings in Lavaca county before December 1 total 33 913 bales this season, vs 28 815 bales by the same date in 1927.
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Lavaca Co
Lavaca
Profit in Turkeys Raise Local Farmers' Seasonal Revenue
The turkey crop proved a fine revenue producer this season with many birds sold at fair prices. One farmer marketed 180 birds for 566 dollars, another 176 birds for 40 dollars, and another 60 birds for nearly 300 dollars.
American Legion invites names for community Christmas tree
The American Legion urges members to join in 1929 and have their names added to the Community Christmas tree. Deadline is Sunday December 23.
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American Legion
Christmas program and tree at Culak School
A Christmas tree and program will be given at Culak School on Saturday night December 22 starting at 7 30 o'clock.
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Culak
Farmers & Merchants State Bank elects officers
The Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Moulton held its annual stockholders meeting on December 10. Directors elected were F.T. Fehrenkamp J. T. Jaeggli Ed. Boehm John Mladenka and R. Valenta. Officers remained Fehrenkamp president Boehm and Jaeggli vice presidents Fehrenkamp cashier Valenta assistant cashier and Micalka Teter. The bank declared a 7 percent dividend and added 1000 to the surplus fund.
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Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Moulton
F.T. Fehrenkamp
J. T. Jaeggli
Ed. Boehm
John Mladenka
R. Valenta
F. T. Fehrenkamp
J.T. Jaeggli
E. ©. Fehrenkamp
Wm. Micalka
A. Teter
Jury fixes valuations on Highway 109 right of way
A jury of five including William Hillmer L F Cooper John Hofner John Havel and Louis Zidek reviewed the proposed Highway 109 route last weekend and set the values for the right of way.
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Wiliam Hillmer
L. F. Cooper
John Hofner
John Havel
Louis Zidek
Incubator Ordered for Moulton Hatchery
C. G. Schietinger of Weimar reports to the Eagle that the incubator for the Moulton hatchery has been ordered and shipped to the site in the building currently housing the Chambers Cream Station.
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C. G. Schietinger
Weimar
Eagle
Chambers Cream Station
Old Moulton Marriages and Moves Across Towns
Hazel Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam B Johnson and Lena Delk of Bay City wed several weeks ago. Ben Noahs family moved to Rosenberg. Peter Hansens wife returned from Effington Kansas to care for her ill mother Mrs John Richter. Joe Brazda family moved to Komensky. W C Johnsons returned to Refugio after visiting P A Helms.
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Hazel Johnson
Sam B. Johnson
Lena Delk
Bay City
Ben Noah
Rosenberg
Peter Hansen
Effington
Kansas
John Richter
Joe Brazda
Komensky
W. C. Johnson
Refugio
P. A. Helms
Moulton Boys Triumph Over Yoakum In Friday Clash
The Moulton high school boys defeated Yoakum 26 to 18 in front of a sizable crowd. Moulton players were Arthur Schodde, Herbert Elster, Johnnie Kubenka, William Hinch, and L. Casey, with Johnnie Lewis Jaegels and Wallace Casey subbing in the second half for Elster and Kubenka.
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Moulton High School
Yoakum Boys
Moulton
Arthur Schodde
Herbert Elster
Johnnie Kubenka
William Hinch
L. Casey
Johnnie Lewis Jaegels
Wallace Casey
Elster
Kubenka
Knipling visits Moulton for land company business
F. H. Knipling, head of the Knipling Land Company of Ganado, traveled to Moulton on Saturday to discuss business matters related to land holdings and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Knipling
Knipling Land Company
Ganado
Moulton
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N H. J. Koester
Moulton, Texas
First State Bank
Oak Grove
P.T. A
Texas
Merry
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
FT. Fehrenkamp&Sons, Lumber
Boehm’s Sons
Rud. Jaeggli & Bro
Henry Krause
Moulton Motor Co
W. F. Oehl & Son, Furniture
Hoyer’s Variety Store
J. L. Meyer
Meat Market
Etlinger & Jahn Auto Co
F. Biehunke, Sr
Lucas Rehmet, Merchant
T. A. Florus
Wm. Hunci
Muller Bros
Anders’ Garage
F. W. Neskorik
Anton Faltisek
E. D. Meyer
Agent Pierce Petroleum Corporation
O.B. Moeller
Market and Dairy 2. P. Raab
Liberty Barber Shop
Cinadr’s Clothing Store
Boehm
Kopecky Drug Company
Novosad& Vyoral
J. W. Petrash
Rep
Ganado Land Co
W. Janszen
Alvin Hajek
City Garage
Frank Cinadr
Presser
Vince Rehmer
Texas Company
Welff & Batey
Lueke & Mueller
Milton Warneke
Central Power and Light Co
H J. Koester
F. J. Knesek & Son
W. H. Voss
Ad. Anders
A. F. Kotzebue Drug Co
Felix Tilicek
Anton Katzer
R. B
F. Wilks
A. J. Darilek
Minnie Lucke & Co
W. E. Graves
Moore Hotel
J. P. Cimrhanzel
Owl Cafe
G. J. Bohnenkamp
Emil Janszen
State Bank OF
William Hillmer
Turkeys
Legionaires
F. & M. Bank
Merry Christmas
A. H. Falkenberg
Zion’s Lutheran Church
Father Joseph Kopp
St. Joseph’s Church
Joseph V. Dozier
Sam Jaeggli
Oscar A. Darilek
Old Moulton
Moulton Boys
Farmers & Merchants
State Bank
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