Mrs Edwin Pietsch Dies In Galveston
Mrs Edwin Pietsch nee Miss Hattie Niemeyer died in Galveston Tuesday morning. The body was shipped to Shiner where interment occurred Wednesday afternoon. She was 28 years, 7 months and 11 days old. Surviving are her husband and a three day old babe, her mother Mrs Emma Niemeyer of Seguin, and many relatives. She grew up in Moulton and lived here until her marriage several years ago. Friends mourn her untimely death.
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Edwin Pietsch
Hattie Niemeyer
Galveston
Shiner
Emma Niemeyer
Seguin
Moulton
Mr. Pietsch
Flatonia to Build New High School Audited
Flatonia Texas January 29 A meeting of Flatonia Independent School District taxpayers endorsed the school board plan to build a four or five room high school with a large study hall at a total cost of 25 000. The election date is to be set later.
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Flatonia
Texas
Flatonia Independent School
State Board of Education
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Pelucha
A surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Pelucha for Mrs. Pelucha’s sixty sixth birthday. Many relatives and friends attended including the Darilek and Machart families and others. A table of pies cakes sandwiches and kolaches was served before guests departed.
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John Pelucha
Frank Machart
Frank Jilek
Ad. Darilek
William Darilek
Frank Miculka
Peter Machart
Steve Michalec
Emil Kasper
Albert Diouhy
Adolf Ermis
Jacob Kurtz
Pelucha
Shin r Visit Delivers Family Card to Mr. Filip
Mr Rud Filip and family of Shin r visited the Frank Uilmann home Sunday, delivering a get well or friendly call.
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Rud. Filip
Shin R
Frank Uilmann
Farms To Be Planted To Roasting Ears In Gonzales
More than 100 Gonzales county farmers sign to plant corn for roasting ears for the coming season. A Yoakum firm will handle the product. At least 500 acres will be planted to an early maturing drought resistant variety with planting starting February 15. Tomato acreage rises to about 850 acres this year.
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Gonzales
Texas
Gonzales County
Mrs. Mary Kasmir Dies at 27 in Moulton Area
Mrs. Mary Kasmir wife of R. Kasmir died Thursday January 29 at her mother Mrs. Theresa Schacherl’s home near Moulton. Burial followed Friday at Moulton Catholic Cemetery with Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating. She was 27 years 6 months and 13 days old and survived by her husband and three children.
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Mary Kasmir
R. Kasmir
Theresa Schacherl
Moulton
Moulton Catholic
Joseph Kopp
Anton Psencik 78 Dies at Cistern
Anton Psencik 78 longtime Fayette county resident died at his home near Cistern on Thursday January 29 after a lingering illness. Burial was in the Catholic cemetery at Cistern with funeral services conducted by Reverends Jansky Netardus and Anders.
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Anton Psencik
Fayette County
Cistern Tern
Cistern
Jansky
Netardus
Shiner
Anders
Praha
Red Cross Drive Raises $111.25 Locally
J. F. McKnight, local Red Cross chairman, reports $111.25 raised to aid the needy nationwide. Misses Lillie Matula and Henrietta McKnight assisted in the fundraising in Hallettsville.
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J. F. McKnight
The
American Red Cross
Lillie Matula
Henrietta McKnight
Hallettsville
New-Era Herald
British contender tops 240 mph on ocean course
Captain Malcolm Campbell, the British challenger for the world land speed record, reached an unofficial speed of about 240 miles per hour during a practice run on the ocean course at Daytona Beach, Florida, on February 2.
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Daytonia Beach
Florida
Malcolm Campbell
Edmund Meyer Visits Houston on Business
Edmund Meyer was in Houston on Tuesday for business matters.
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Edmund Meyer
Houston
Bargman Family Visits Moulton Friends in Texas
Mr. and Mrs. George Bargman and daughter Elizabeth of Gonzales were in Moulton Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Fehrenkamp.
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George Bargman
Elizabeth
Gonzales
Moulton Sunday
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Annual Mask Ball At Hermann Park Largely Attended
The Hermann Park Verein held its annual mask ball Saturday night with 172 tickets sold and about 25 masks on the floor. Prizes of 4 dollars 3 dollars 2 dollars and 1 dollar were awarded to winners Sigmund Polasek Albert Novak Albert Schoenfeld and Ottilie Janssen. Judges included Dr. and Mrs. Oscar A. Darilek Judge A. J. Darilek and Mrs. Charles W. Mc Donald.
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Hermann Park
Oscar A. Darilek
A. J. Darilek
Charles W. McDonald
R. G. Bryant
Road Meeting At Muldoon Echoes Bond Plan
A Muldoon and nearby communities gathered last week to discuss issuing bonds to build a road linking the Old Spanish Trail at Flatonia with the Smithville LaGrange highway near West Point. The meeting drew strong support and a committee was formed to draft plans.
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Muldoon
Flatonia
Smithville-LaGrange
West Point
Cake and Pie Sale by Geier Merrem Legion Auxiliary
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Geier Merrem American Legion Post invites the public to a cake and pie sale on Saturday February 7 starting at 11 AM. Patronage is respectfully solicited.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Geier- Merrem
American Legion Post
Moulton Girls Win Fourth Straight Game
The Moulton High School girls basketball team defeated Shiner on their home court 21 to 8. Moulton has played five games, with four wins and one loss.
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Moulton Girls
Moulton High School
Shiner Girls
Moulton Court
Moulton
Mrs Frances Brilling Visits Sister In San Antonio
Mrs Frances Brilling of San Antonio is visiting her sister Mrs F L Filipp.
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Mrs
Frances Brilling
San Antonio
F. L. Filipp
Bohuslay Visits Parents in College Station
Edward Bohuslay of College Station spent last weekend visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bohuslay, according to local notices.
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Edward Bohuslay
College Station
Joe Bohuslay
Kotzebue Family and Miss Schotts Visit West Columbia
Mr. August G. Kotzebue and family and Miss Clarella Schotts of West Columbia spent Saturday and Sunday here.
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August G. Kotzebue
Clarella Schotts
West Columbia
Lane editor visits Eagle office in Shiner
Mrs. Ella E. Lane editor and publisher of the Shiner Gazette was a pleasant caller at The Eagle office Tuesday afternoon.
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Ella E. Lane
The
Shiner Gazette
Eagle
Mr. Brand Returns Home After Placedo Visit
Mr. Robert Brand and family returned to Placedo Monday afternoon after a visit of several days with Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Filipp.
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Robert Brand
Placedo
F. L. Filipp
Frankie Smiths 11th Birthday Party
Frankie Smith entertained friends last Wednesday afternoon for her eleventh birthday anniversary. Games were played and refreshments of cake sandwiches and soda water were served.
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Frankie Smith
Birthday Party Honors Mrs Lucke With Relatives
Mrs Charles Lucke hosted a birthday party Monday afternoon for relatives and friends. Refreshments of cake pie sandwiches and coffee were served and all attendees enjoyed a pleasant afternoon.
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Charles Lucke
Tax Relief Bill Signed By Governor In Texas
Governor Sterling signed the tax relief bill in Austin at 1 45 PM postponing tax delinquency from January 31 to October 15 and making the act effective immediately. Senator Ben O Neal of Wichita Falls and Representative F Weinert of Seguin backed the measure as it applied to 1930 taxes.
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Austin
Texas
Sterling
Ben O’neal
Wichita Falls
F. ©. Weinert
Seguin
South Texas Fair Circuit Dates Set for 1931
Delegates of the South Texas Fair Association met in Boerne and announced fair dates across the circuit. Cities listed include Pleasanton, Fredricksburg, Flatonia, LaGrange, New Braunfels, Boerne, Victoria, Gonzales, Pearsall, Beeville, Seguin, Floresville, Wharton, Lockhart, and Harlingen with events spanning September to November.
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South Texas Fair Association
Boerne
Pleasanton
Fredricksburg
Flatonia
LaGrange
New Braunfels
Victoria
Gonzales
Pearsall
Beeville
Seguin
Floresville
Wharton
Lockhart
Harlingen
E. J. Meitzen Dies in Uvalde at 61
E J Meitzen brother of R W Meitzen of the Hallettsville New Era Herald died at Uvalde on Wednesday January 28 Burial was in Hermann Sons Cemetery San Antonio He was born in Cistern Fayette County sixty one years ago son of BE O Meitzen He ran a watch and jewelry business in Hallettsville moved to Cibolo later He is survived by two children Edward Jr of Uvalde and Miss Emma Gene of Marion his father four brothers and one sister His wife died a year ago.
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E. J. Meitzen
R.W. Meitzen
Hallettsville
New Era Herald
Uvalde
Hermann Sons
San Antonio
Mr. Meitzen
Cistern
Fayette County
BE. O. Meitzen
Cibolo
Edward Jr
Emma Gene
Marion
Bridge Club Hosts Elegant Afternoon at Mrs Wagner Home
On January 29 the Bridge Club met at Mrs Frank J Wagner's home. Mrs John Cinadr and Mrs Paul Jacobsen shared high scores and cut for first prize, with Mrs Cinadr winning and receiving a hand embroidered towel. Mrs Milton Meiners had second high, and Mrs William Meyer received a towel as guest high. Guests enjoyed sandwiches, apple pie with whipped cream, and coffee.
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Frank J. Wagner
Bridge Club
John Cinadr
Paul Jacobsen
Cinadr
Milton Meiners
William Meyer
PTA Finance Committee meets at Mrs Rehmet home
The Moulton Parent Teacher Association finance committee is scheduled to meet this Friday afternoon at 3 o clock at the home of Mrs Vince Rehmet.
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Eagle
Moulton Parent Teacher Association
Vince Rehmet
Limited Time Offer for Eagle and Farm News Renewal
For a short period the Moulton Eagle and the Semi-Weekly Farm News can be had for 2.50 a year. Renew your subscription to The Eagle and have the Farm News mailed to your address at this unusually low rate.
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Moulton Eagle
The
Eagle
Masquerade Ball at Bluecher Park in Shiner Sunday
An annual mask ball drew a large crowd at Bluecher Park Shiner. Sixty participants entered with six winning costumes judged by a panel including Judge Motis Yoakum. Winners earned cash prizes with 300 plus men's dance tickets sold.
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Bluecher Park
Shiner
E. J. Motis
Yoakum
Gus Seims
J. F. Kasper
Wiley McNatt
A. H. Brunkenhoefer
Motis
Columbia
Annie Mikeska
Whilma Bohl
United States
Mary Schaefer
Virgil Caleote
Leo Harabish
Uncle Sam
John Werner
U.S. Air Mail
Julius Schultz
Funny Clown
Bill to allow Sunday moving pictures in towns
A Texas bill introduced by Representative Adams of Jasper would authorize town governing bodies to legalize Sunday movies as emergency action. It cites lack of automobiles for many residents and weak enforcement of existing Sunday film laws as reasons to place the measure on the books with emergency status.
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Austin
Texas
Adams
Jasper
Members of 42 Club Enjoy Afternoon at Mrs Casey Home
On January 23 the 42 Club met at Mrs. Otho Caseys home. Mrs. Oscar Anders won first prize a luncheon set while Mrs. Eo Fehrenkamp took second with a vest. A salad course was served.
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Otho Casey
Oscar Anders
Eo Fehrenkamp
Threaten Voters With Poll Tax Rule Enforced
A 1930 notice warns that those without a poll tax receipt lose the right to vote for the next twelve months, barring participation in all elections during the coming year.
Million Dollar Repair Bid For Capitol Fireproofing
Representative R L Reader of San Antonio asks for a 1 million dollar appropriation to repair and fireproof the Texas State Capitol. He cites recent records loss a neighboring state suffered and notes fire hazard risks and plaster deterioration endangering lives. A Senate measure mirrors the request.
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Austin
Texas
R. L. Reader
San Antonio
Reader
Texas Capitol
Senate
Open House Bridge Club Hosts January 30 Event
The Bridge Club held an Open House at six tables on January 30 with Mrs. Frank J. Wagner lending her home. Mrs. Casey won the top score among the ladies and received a linen luncheon cloth. Erwin Oehl won cigars for best score among the men, while William Meyer took the booby prize for the lowest score. A plate luncheon with pimento cheese tuna sandwiches lemon meringue and coffee was served.
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Bridge Club
Frank J. Wagner
Casey
Erwin Oehl
William Meyer
Henkhaus Mask Ball Winners Noted at Hall
The Henkhaus Hall mask ball on Thursday night January 29 drew 170 tickets. Prizes awarded include Zigmund Polasek American Republic $2.50, Emil Berger Old Farmer $1.50, Gus Pfeil Felix the movie cat $1.00, ladies first Agnes Polasek Independence Hall $2.50, Frances Polasek Pigeon Carrier to Washington $1.50, Alma Stoeltje Henk haus Queen $1.00. Judges were Mrs Adolph Ermis Charles Wagner and Wylie McNatt.
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Henkhaus Hall
Lst
Zigmund Polasek
American Republic
Emil Berger
Old Farmer
Gus Pfeil
Felix the
Agnes Polasek
Independence Hall
Frances Polasek
Washington
Alma Stoeltje
Adolph Ermis
Charles Wagner
Wylie McNatt
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Red Cross Drive
A. H. Falkenberg
Henry Wachtendorf
Bint
State Bank OF
the Bridge Club
Bill
Capitol
Henkhaus
Merchants State Bank
Moulton, Texas
Community Bank
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