Moody to Speak at Catholic Investiture Ceremony
Governor Dan Moody will address a large public reception on February 15 in the municipal auditorium in San Antonio. The event marks the investiture of Archbishop Arthur J. Droessaerts. Speakers are also expected from Bishop Lynch of Dallas and Bishop Kelly of Oklahoma City.
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San Antonio
Texas
Dan Moody
Municipal Auditorium
Arthur J. Droessaerts
Lynch
Dallas
Kelly
Oklahoma City
Zions Lutheran Church Services Invite
Zions Lutheran Church announces a German service at Moulton at 10 30 A M and an English evening service at 7 The Sabbath is a day of worship inviting all to hear Pastor A H Falkenberg preach next Sunday The church extends a cordial welcome Come thou with us we will do thee good You are wanted The church with a welcome
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Moulton
A. H. Falkenberg
Gonzales County School Enrollment Totals Hit 8538
County records show Gonzales in Texas has 8538 school children and 210 teachers. It breaks down to 5777 pupils and 141 teachers in common districts and 2761 pupils with 69 teachers in independent districts.
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Gonzales
Texas
G. E. Bradley
Gonzales County
Cameron County Approves $6 Million Road Bonds 4 to 1
Voters in Cameron County approve a bond issue of 6 million dollars for road construction by a near four to one margin. The decision authorizes funds to improve county transportation infrastructure and project delivery.
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Cameron County
Youngest Governor Dan Moody Highlighted
The note claims Dan Moody is the youngest governor in the United States while Al Smith allegedly serves a fourth term as governor of New York.
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Dan Moody
United States
al Smith
Poteab
New York
Denture production and Bible print totals cited
The article notes that 5 947 729 dollars worth of false teeth were produced in the United States during 1926 and that 660 million copies of the Bible have been printed since the printing press was invented.
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United States
Moody appoints Roy Sterling and Cone Johnson to Highway Commission
Governor Dan Moody announces the appointment of Roy Sterling of Houston and Cone Johnson of Tyler as members of the State Highway Commission. The selections are praised as excellent judgment and fitting for the important department.
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Roy 3. Sterling
Houston
Cone Johnson
Tyler
State Highway Commission
Dan Moody
Scholastic Census Set for March Districtwide Enumeration
The scholastic census will be taken in March. Parents and guardians must ensure every child of scholastic age in their district is enumerated. Assist the census enumerator in his work and perform a patriotic duty.
Lorine Jones Spoonts Leads Texas Chamber of Commerce
Mrs. Lorine Jones Spoonts is the first and only woman president of a Texas chamber of commerce, elected chair woman of the Corpus Christi Chamber. She urges public service as a duty of every resident, noting many drift along and enjoy others’ labor without joining the effort.
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Lorine Jones Spoonts
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Spoonts
Burial of Pioneer Resident at Nickel
The body of Mr. J. W. Griffin formerly of Gonzales was laid to rest in Bunting Cemetery at Nickel on Thursday January 27 under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge with Mr. Frank Fry of Gonzales officiating. Services were held at the Wood residence in Gonzales and graveside rites followed. Griffin born May 31 1831 in Nash County North Carolina died at 95 years 7 months 26 days. He lived in Nickel many years then moved to Gonzales about two and a half years ago. He joined the Masons in 1869 and later Moulton Lodge No 298. Survived by six children five of whom live in Texas and 25 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. The Eagle extends sympathy to the family.
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J. W. Griffin
Gonzales
Bunting
Nickel
Masonic Lodge
Frank Fry
F. F. Wood
W. K. Penrod
First Baptist Church
Nash County
North Carolina
Nickel Community
Moulton Lodge No
Mary D. Griffin
Kitty Clark
George Cooper
Griffin
Confederacy
Confederate Army
A.D. Burkett
Burkett
R. S. Cobb
San Antonio
Kb“, Wood
Flatonia
Alfred Griffin
Waelder
Dilworth
Doctor To Locate Here This Month
Dr. J. F. Kalal a Wilber Nebraska physician and surgeon will locate in Moulton about late February to practice his profession. He will have an office in the Dehl building. Kalal already has a large Nebraska practice and seeks a South Texas location with milder winters.
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the Eagle
J. F. Kalal
Wilber
Nebraska
Moulton
Dehl
Kalal
South
Texas
Cemetery Aid Society Hosts Moulton Event
Mrs. E. A. Juengermann will host the Moulton Cemetery Aid Society gathering on Wednesday February 9.
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Cemetery Aid Society
E. A. Juengermann
Moulton Cemetery
Mrs. Ernest Merrem Visits Rosenberg Friends
Mrs. Ernest Merrem of Rosenberg is visiting home folks and friends, spending time with relatives and neighbors.
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Ernest Merrem of
Rosenberg
Mr and Mrs Mueller Return from Temple Treatment
Mr and Mrs Ben Mueller and Mrs Charles Lucke returned Sunday night from Temple where Mr Mueller had gone for treatment. We are sorry to state that Mr Mueller is seriously ill.
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Ben Mueller
Charles Lucke
Temple
Mueller
Funeral attendees recall Mr. J. W. Griffin in Nickel
J. T. Jaeggli Henry Fehren kamp Ed Boehm Dr P. C. Puck and Eugene Anders joined mourners at the funeral of Mr J. W. Griffin held Thursday afternoon at Bunting Cemetery in Nickel.
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J. T. Jaeggli
Henry Fehrenkamp
Ed. Boehm
P. C. Puck
Eugene Anders
J. W. Griffin
Bunting
Nickel
Senior Class Of 27 Organized
The Senior Class of the Sam and Will Moore Institute met in the high school auditorium Friday night January 28 to organize under Supt Smith. Officers elected were Johnnie Biehunke president Donald Richter vice president Edward Bohuslav secretary treasurer and Estella Janszen class reporter. Maroon and white were chosen as colors the sweat pea as flower and Not at the top but climbing as motto. Our invitations were selected at this meeting. Members include Johnnie Biehunke Donald Richter Edward Bohuslav Lennie Lee Knape Doris Cooper Helen Boehm and Estella Janszen.
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Sam and Will Moore Institute
Supt. Smith
Johnnie Biehunke
Donald Richter
Edward Bohuslav
Estella Janszen
Lennie Lee Knape
Doris Cooper
Helen Boehm
Praha Merchant Louis Herzik Dies in San Antonio
Louis Herzik a Praha merchant died at a San Antonio hospital after a lingering illness at age 32. His body was shipped to Schulenburg for interment in City Cemetery with Rev. Rake of Gonzales officiating. Survived by his wife two children and many relatives. Attendees at the funeral included Oulton and Mr. and Mrs. John Gajer, John Mladenka, Mrs. Elo Fehrenkamp, Mrs. Ed Boehm Sr, Mrs. Rud Valenta and Mrs. L E Taylor.
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Louis Herzik
San Antonio
Schulenburg
Rake of
Gonzales
Neral
Oulton
John Gajer
John Mladenka
Elo Fehrenkamp
Ed. Boehm
Rud. Valenta
L. E. Taylor
League Committee Fixes Meet Dates
Superintendent W E Smith of the Moulton Public Schools attended a Lavaca County Interscholastic League meeting in Hallettsville. The county meet is set for March 16 to 18 in Hallettsville, and the district meet will be held in Victoria on April 15 and 16.
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W. E Smith
Moulton
Lavaca
Compulsory Crop Rotation Defeated In Texas House
Austin Texas January 31 The Parrish bill to prohibit cotton planting on the same land two years in succession was virtually killed by a 2 to 1 adverse report Monday of the House agricultural committee.
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Austin
Texas
Parrish
House Agricultural Committee
Schools to Receive $2.7 Million on Feb 4
Austin, January 29. A $2 payment on the state per capita apportionment will be made February 4. S. M. N. Marrs, state superintendent of public instruction, said the approximately $2,700,000 will be sent to the schools.
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Austin
Texas
S. M. N. Marrs
State Superintentendent of Public Instruction
School Benefit Dance At Henkhaus Hall
A benefit dance to aid Evergreen School will be held at Henkhaus Hall on Saturday night February 12. The event invites both young and old to attend and support a worthy cause.
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Henkhaus Hall
Evergreen School
Mask Ball Draws Crowd at Henkhaus Hall
A large crowd attended the annual mask ball at Henk Haus Hall with 24 masked dancers on the floor. Prizes awarded included Miss Allyne Zappe rosebud first prize, Steve Michalec 1927 bale of cotton second prize, Miss Della Darilek butterfly third prize, plus two additional prizes whose recipients could not be identified.
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Henkhaus Hall
Moulton
Midway Hall
Moulton Boy Scouts Hold Regular Meeting
The Moulton Boy Scouts held their regular meeting with most members present. A new two month point system starts. the Owls have 45 points and the Hawks 39. The next meeting will focus on advancements as all members are urged to advance quickly.
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Boy Scouts
Owls
Hawks
Lutherans Plan 25th Anniversary Service at Moulton Church
The Moulton Lutheran congregation will observe its twenty fifth anniversary at a special meeting held at the church on Sunday after a wrestling event. The anniversary date falls on Wednesday April 6. The full program will be announced later.
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Moulton
Births Report For Local Families In January
A fine son was born to Mr and Mrs Claud Parker of the Old Moulton community on Monday January 24. Mr and Mrs Frank Gray of Odessa Texas announce the birth of a daughter Nellie Marie on Monday January 31. Mrs Gray is the daughter of Mr and Mrs F J Helweg of Old Moulton.
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Claud Parker
Moulton
Frank Gray
Odessa
Texas
Nellie Marie
Gray
F. J. Helweg
Old Moulton
Funeral services for Mrs Susan P Ragsdale
Funeral services for 83 year old Mrs Susan P Ragsdale were held at the home of Mr and Mrs E A Arnim in Flatonia Texas. She died at her Dallas home and had lived here in the seventies then with her daughter Mrs Sue Ragland in Dallas for years. She was a lifelong Baptist and the Rev G B McLean conducted the services.
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Flatonia
Texas
Susan P. Ragsdale
Dallas
E. A. Arnim
Ragsdale
Sue Ragland
The
Baptist Church
G. B. McLean
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Ings
First State Bank OF
Moody
Praha
Santone
the Farmers 2 Merchants State Bank
Moulton, Texas
Moulton Boy Scouts
Hoyer’s Variety Store
Watkin’s
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