Two Men Die In Yoakum Hotel Fire
A two story frame hotel in Yoakum known as the St Charles burned in early Tuesday dawn fire. J B Hinkle a 25 year old Kenedy truck driver and J W Haley a 22 year old San Antonio taxi driver died in the blaze. Their bodies were found on an upstairs porch. Several guests escaped in night clothing as the building collapsed into flames. The owner woman was taken to a hospital in shock. Firemen could not determine the fire’s origin.
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Yoakum
St. Charles
J. B. Hinkle
Kenedy
J. W. Haley
San Antonio
Bill Hudson
Siren Control Switch Contract Concluded
The Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and the Moulton Volunteer Fire Department agreed to draft a contract for the installation of a separate switch at the telephone office to operate the siren recently installed by the fire department.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Moulton
Candidates for Texas Governor in 1934 Democratic Primary
Up to this week six men have entered the race for the Texas gubernatorial nomination. They are Clint Small of Amarillo, C C McDonald of Wichita Falls, Tom Hunter of Wichita Falls, Edgar E Witt of Waco, Ed Glenn of Kopperl, and James E Allred of Wichita Falls.
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Texas
Clint Small
Amarillo
C.c.mcdonald
Wichita Falls
Tom Hunter
Edgar E. Witt
Waco
Ed. Glenn
Kopperl
James E. Allred
Moulton Boys and Girls Triumph as Waelder Faces Defeat
The Moulton Bobkatz beat Waelder High School 19 to 13 in a boys game. Moulton High girls defeated Waelder girls 40 to 0. Moulton’s second boys team lost to Charlottenburg 9 to 7.
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Moulton Bobkatz
Waelder High School
Moulton High School
Waelder Girls
Moulton
Charlottenburg
Hitchhikers To Be Placed in Camps Confronts Texas Plan
The government contemplates placing hitchhikers and hoboes in concentration camps by January 1. A dozen Texas cities will host concentration centers. Miss Evelyn Richter traveled to Dickens County for government work. E. B. Neiswanger of San Antonio, VP and general manager of Central Power and Light, visited Moulton on Tuesday.
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Texas
Evelyn Richter
Dickens County
E. B. Neiswanger
San Antonio
Central Power and Light Company
Moulton
Red Cross Branch Opens Supply Window in Lavaca County
The Moulton branch of the Lavaca County American Red Cross has received relief supplies for the needy. Applications are limited to those in destitute circumstances. The warehouse in the old Farmers & Merchants State Bank building will run Monday afternoons from 1 to 4, closing only on Christmas and New Year.
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Moulton
Lavaca County
The
American Red Cross
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Wrights first flight marks 30th anniversary observed
The anniversary marks the first successful airplane flight by Orville Wright on December 17. The note highlights broader history and references the era’s civil projects.
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Orville Wright
Sunday School Christmas Program at Zion’s Lutheran Church
The Moulton Lutheran Sunday School presented its annual Christmas program at Zion's Lutheran Church Wednesday evening. The church was full with pupils' relatives and friends. Pupils received fruit and sweets, and a Christmas tree donated by Mr. F. T. Fehrenkamp, a longtime donor.
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Moulton
Allied for Governor Club Organized in Schulenberg
Schulenburg establishes the first Allied for Governor Club in the state. Editor E. A. Boss Mayor R. Nordhausen and Chamber of Commerce manager Mike Klein organized the effort.
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Schulenburg
Governor
E. A. Boss
R. Nordhausen
Mike Klein
Chamber of Commerce
Bridge Club Entertained by Mrs Jarosek in Christmas Home
Mrs Lee Jarosek hosted the Bridge Club on Thursday with a festive decor of holly and moss. After six games Mrs Edwin A Jaeggli won high honors and a bread-board set while Mrs Reginald Smith received the guest prize, a jar of bath salts. Refreshments featured Mexican dishes, saltines, corn rolls, pecan pie and hot coffee.
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Lee Jarosek
Bridge Club
Edwin A. Jaeggli
Reginald Smith
Moulton Stores Close Dec 25th and Jan 1
Moulton stores will be closed on Monday December 25 and Monday January 1. Do your shopping on the preceding Saturdays.
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Moulton
The Lindberghs Return Home After Global Flight
Colonel Charles Lindbergh and Mrs Lindbergh have flown over 25 000 miles visiting seventeen countries in Europe Africa and South America before returning to the United States.
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Charles &. Lindbergh
Anne
United States
A Merry Christmas And A Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year to
A festive greeting message wishing readers a merry Christmas and a happy new year in warm holiday tones.
Local merchants thank customers and seek continued support
A long list thanks patrons for the year and requests continued business for the coming year. Numerous local businesses are named including Fehrenkamp & Sons Lumber, Boehm’s Sons Mercantile, J T Jaeggli, Central Power & Light Co, Kotzebue Drug Co, Moulton Motor Co, Chevrolet Co, Gulf Service Station, Texas Company and many others. Public figures Dr JaegslI and Dr Darilek also mentioned among businesses and services.
New Babies Reported in Local Families
The Eagle notes births near Moulton and Komensky with Leroy Allen to Edwin and wife on December 9, Jo Ann to Arnold Freytag and wife on December 8, a girl to Oscar Hull on December 15, and a boy to Leo Wenske on December 2.
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Edwin Lilie
Moulton
Leroy Allen
Leo Wenske
Komensky
Arnold Freytag
Jo Ann
Oscar Hull
Old Moulton
the Eagle
Flatonia Farmer Hurt In Crash
Ed Branecky a farmer living west of Flatonia was in a serious wreck on a highway west of town. He hauled old lumber in a wagon from the Catholic parish when a large truck struck the wagon throwing him into a ditch. His team was crippled and he was brought here for medical treatment.
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Flatonia
Texas
Ed. Branecky
Here
Branecky
Greeting Cards At The Eagle Office
The Eagle offers a selection of Christmas greeting cards at reasonable prices for visitors planning messages to relatives and friends this season.
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The
Eagle Office
Eagle
St Josephs School Closes for Holidays
The St Josephs Catholic School closes today for Christmas holidays and will reopen Tuesday January 2 1934. Tax Collector H J Schornack of Hallettsville was in Moulton arranging for the sale of 1984 motor vehicle license plates by local garages. See notice in this paper.
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St. Joseph’s Catholic
H. J. Schornack
Hallettsville
Moulton
Local family visits. Hillmer ill in Roscoe area
Mr and Mrs Ben O Mueller of Roscoe and Mr A W Stoecker of Winters return home after several days in the William Hillmer residence. Mrs Stoecker to remain longer. Mrs Hillmer very ill. report regrets the condition.
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Ben O. Mueller
Roscoe
A. W.stoecker
Winters
William Hillmer
Stoecker
Chrismas Program At Sam and Will Institute Delights Crowd
A large crowd attended the Sam and Will Institute Christmas program held in the school auditorium on Friday night. The program featured drills dialogues tap dances recitations and songs and each number drew a big hand from the audience.
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Sam and Will Institute
Christmas Decorations Light Up Moulton Stores
Moulton business firms display festive shop windows and Ed Boehm's Sons lights for the season. The Christmas spirit is evident everywhere as shoppers race to finish gifts with only two days left. Do it today.
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Moulton
Ed. Boehm
Charles Macha Buried Friday
Charles Macha a 47 year old Shi ner resident died Thursday December 14 Burial was held in Shi ner Friday He had lived in Shi ner all his life and was widely known in the community
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Charles Macha
Shiner
Mr. Macha
Moulton Bobkatz Defeat Comanches in Narrow Win
In a fast game at Hermann Park Hall the Moulton Bobkatz defeated the Shiner Comanches 18 to 15 on Thursday night. The contest featured a tight second half and key scoring from both teams.
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Hermann Park Hall
Moulton
Moulton Bobkatz
Shiner Comanches
Pit Toilets At Very Little Cost Initiative
Country and city homes can install sanitary pit toilets at very little cost. For details contact Civil Works Administration officials.
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Civil Works Administration
Health Statistics Team Appointed in Moulton
Reginald Smith and Edgar Freytag of Moulton are appointed to collect health statistics in the Moulton precinct for the Texas State Department of Health, working under the Civil Works Administration.
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Reginald Smith
Edgar Freytag
Moulton
Texas State Department of Health
Civil Works Administration
Birthday Party Honoring Henry Jr and Eleanora Butschek
A birthday party at Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Butschek home celebrated their children Henry Jr. and Eleanora. Guests included L. Fisbeck, M. Fisbeck, Ton Miller, Walter Klobedans, Billy Voss, Horace Miller, Lillian and Leon Hinch, Eleonora, Elaine and Alvin Mueller, Lillian Hoyer, Edith Mikes, Alvin and Jeanette Jurek Hallettsville, Elvie Muller, Emanuel Breitschopf, Hattie Anita and Herman Novak. Sandwiches, cake and punch were served and games were played. Everyone enjoyed the evening.
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H. J. Butschek
Henry, Jr
Eleanora
Lester
Marvin Fisbeck
Alton Miller
Walter Klobedans
Billy Voss
Horace Miller
Lillian
Leon Hinch
Eleonora
Elaine
Alvin Mueller
Lillian Hoyer
Edith Mikes
Alvin
Jeanette Jurek
Hallettsville
Elvie Mueller
Emanuel Breitschopf
Hattie
Anita
Herman Novak
Public School Christmas Holidays Schedule Announced
The Sam and Will Moore Institute will close for Christmas holidays Friday December 22 and resume classes Tuesday January 2 1934.
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Sam and Will Moore Institute
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Govenor
Allied For Governor Club
Lindberghs
Merry Christmas
F. T. Barta
Gulf
Fred F. Fehrenkamp
Texas Export
G. J. Bohnenkamp
William Wachtendorf
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A. H. Falkenberg
Zion’s Lutheran Church
Joseph Kopp
St. Joseph’s
Sam Jaegslli
Oscar A. Darilek
F. F. Heger
R. B. Papacek
Victor Fehrenkamp
Elo Fehrenkamp
Bankers
Austin
Gene Herzig
Dorothy Hoppe
Smithville
Frank Biehunke, Sr
Henry Barl Kotzebue
Lindy
Codie Mueller
Health Statistics
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