Lavaca County Farm Debt Committee Meeting Notice
The Lavaca County Farm Debt Committee will meet at the courthouse in Hallettsville on Thursday February 18 at 10 A M. The session, open to the public, aims to aid financially distressed farmers at risk of foreclosure and loss of homes under the Resettlement Administration. State Supervisor A F Huston will attend with committee members W H Porter Yoakum Fred F Fehrenkamp Moulton J M Canon Shiner and M A Hobbs Hallettsville.
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Lavaca County
Hallettsville
the Resettlement Administration
A. F. Huston
State Supervisor Resettlement Administration
W.H. Porter
Yoakum
Fred F. Fehrenkamp
Moulton
J. M. Canon
Shiner
M. A. Hobbs
Allred Advocates New Driver's Law
Governor James V. Allred urged a strict uniform driver's license law and stronger regulation of trucks and buses at the state safety committee conference. He said uniform legislation should supplement the program to be developed by a 100 citizen panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
James V. Allred
Business Men's League Meets Tuesday Night
The Moulton Business Men's League will hold its regular meeting at the American Legion Hall Tuesday night February 16 at 7 30 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men’s League
Moulton Business Men’s League
American Legion Hall
Nail Catcher Reclaims Nails in Gonzales County Drive
The Texas State Highway Department sent the nail catcher to Gonzales for a week of service on 88 miles of county highways. It gathered 337 pounds of nails and other iron and steel debris during the operation.
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Gonzales
Texas
State Highway Department
Resignation Replaces Home Economics Teacher in Flatonia
Mrs Florence Jordan resigns as home economics teacher in Flatonia Texas and Norma Blake of Mount Vernon is elected to fill the vacancy effective after February 8.
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Flatonia
Texas
Florence Jordan
Norma Blake
Mount Vernon
State duty to equalize education for rural and urban children
The text argues that the state must ensure equal educational opportunities for all school age children, regardless of living in town or country, and urges legislative action to address rural urban inequities.
Lavaca County Tax Hike Spurs Road-Building Push
The Eagle notes the annual heavy levy worsened by a prolonged wet spell. It urges immediate road construction to improve infrastructure, stating better roads are essential and starting now is necessary.
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Lavaca County
Ladies' Aid Society Holds Meeting at Moulton Lutheran
The Moulton Lutheran Ladies' Aid Society met February 4 with committees named for Sick Membership Flower and Serving. New members admitted were Mrs. F. J. Helweg and Mrs. Herbert Haase. Next meeting set for March 4. visitors included Mrs. J. W. Nachlinger and Miss Alma Mang.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Moulton Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Leo Jaroszewski
Charles Klobedans
H.F. Mueller
Joe Haas
Ida Lueke
Leona Merrem
Wm. Kilert
Walter Haas
F. J. Helweg
Herbert Haase
J. W. Nachlinger
Taylor
AlmaMang
Moulton
Allred Urges Tree Planting in Arlington State Proclamation
Gov. James V. Allred issues February 22 as Washingtons Birthday and Arbor Day urging schools clubs and citizens to observe with patriotic exercises and by planting trees and shrubs in gardens orchards cemeteries and public parks and grounds in Austin Texas February 8.
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Austin
Texas
James V. Allred
Washington
Moulton Delegation Attends Court Hearing on Warrants
A Moulton delegation and Precinct 2 group appeared at Hallettsville commissioners court Monday with petitions signed by over 500 taxpayers protesting warrants. The court approved warrants totaling 6500 for road work in Freytag precinct 6 and 2. attendees included Vladik Boehm Ad Vana Albert Klobedans George von Lienen and others.
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Moulton
Commissioners Court
Hallettsville
Freytag
Vladik Boehm
Ad Vana
Albert Klobedans
George von Lienen
G. J. Bohnenkamp
Victor Fehrenkamp
R. B. Papacek
Klo C. Fehrenkamp
J. T. Jaeggli
Ed. Pundt
Frank Biehunko
Jri
San Antonio visit noted and Brady trip planned
E. O. Arnim visited in San Antonio Sunday. Mrs. C. J. Zitlman and baby left for Brady Sunday to spend awhile with her parents.
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E. O. Arnim
San Antonio
C. J. Zitlman
Baby
Brady Sunday
Anderses Visit In Moulton From Yoakum
Mr and Mrs Eugene Anders of Yoakum visited relatives and friends in Moulton last Sunday.
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Eugene Anders
Yoakum
Moulton
Mrs. J W Nachlinger Visits Parents in Moulton
Mrs J W Nachlinger of Taylor called on her parents Mr and Mrs G J Bohnenkamp in Moulton during a Thursday visit.
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J. W. Nachlinger of
Taylor
Moulton
G. J. Bohnenkamp
Subscription Payments Since Last Report
The Eagle thanks readers for subscription payments since the last report. Names listed include Ed Batey Moulton Fred C Krause Shiner Joe Raab Shiner Ad Windel Moulton H C Krueger San Francisco Emil R Darilek San Antonio Geo von Lienen Moulton John Raab Shiner Henry Fehrenkamp Moulton Lee Jarosek Moulton W H Haase Moulton E Jemelka Moulton L J Novak Flatonia August Boksch Moulton Fred Pietsch Moulton Miss Rose Svoboda Danbury Mrs G Gardiner Philadelphia Miss Helen Zidek Shiner William Hillmer Moulton John Mang Moulton 8S A Wunderlich Houston
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Ed. Batey
Moulton
Fred C. Krause
Shiner
Joe Raab
Windel
H. C. Krueger
San Francisco
Emil R. Darilek
San Antonio
Geo. von Lienen
John Raab
Henry Fehrenkamp
Lee Jarosek
W. H. Haase
E. Jemelka
L. J. Novak
Flatonia
August Boksch
Fred Pietsch
Rose-Svoboda
Danbury
G. Gardiner
Philadelphia
Helen Zidek
William Hillmer
John Mang
A. Wunderlich
Houston
Mrs Darilek Visits Judge Darilek in Moulton
Mrs. Joseph Darilek of Shiner spent several days last week in Moulton visiting in the home of her son, Judge A. J. Darilek.
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Joseph Darilek of
Shiner
Moulton
A. J. Darilek
Michalcik and Papacek Guests at Louise Residence
Mr and Mrs Joe Michalcik and Dorothy Jean of Louise spent the past weekend in the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Papacek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Michalcik
Dorothy Jean
Louise
Joe Papacek
Bohnenkamp Visits Tay lor Family This Week
G. J. Bohnenkamp spent the early part of the week in Tay lor visiting his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs J W Nach linger.
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Taylor
J. W. Nachlinger
Couple and guests vacation in Houston
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Hodge with Miss Clara Knipling Miss Lily Beth Lewis and Miss Ray Alford spent the past weekend in Houston enjoying leisure time and social visits.
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Marion Hodge
Clara Knipling
Lilybeth Lewis
Ray Alford
Houston
Local man added to Eagle subscription list
L. J. Novak of Flatonia Route 4 called last Thursday and had his name added to The Eagle's subscription list.
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L. J. Novak
Flatonia
Eagle
Moulton Citizens Protest Tax Levy
Petitions opposing any tax increase are circulating in Lavaca county. Signatures are being gathered and will be sent to Governor James V. Allred State Senator L. J. Sulak and Representative Paul Boethel.
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Lavaca County
James V. Allred
L. J. Sulak
Paul Boethel
Bridge Club Hosts February Meeting With Prizes
Mrs Otto Fisbeck hosted the Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club on February 9. Mrs Carlton Johnson won high honors and Mrs G G Fisbeck received the consolation prize while Mrs Bill Henrichs took the galloping prize. A Mexican style lunch featured tamales with chili con carne, beans, spaghetti, crackers, apple pie with ice cream and coffee.
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Otto Fisbeck
Carlton Johnson
G. G. Fisbeck
Bill Henrichs
Woman Older Than Texas Dies In Austin
Mrs. Vista A. Sutton, born one year before Texas independence, died Monday at the Confederate Veterans home in Austin. Active until six months ago, she celebrated her 101st birthday last May with special ceremonies. Funeral plans were delayed due to the illness of daughter Mrs. Ann Sutton Hutton of Waco.
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Texas
Austin
Vista A. Sutton
Ann Sutton Hutton
Waco
Moulton Senior III Larry Faltisek Transferred for Treatment
Larry Faltisek of the Sam and Will Moore Institute senior class was ill and removed to a sanitorium last Friday for care. His father and Fred Fehrenkamp accompanied him, and many friends wish him a speedy recovery.
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Larry Faltisek
Anton Faltisek
Sam and Will Moore Institute
Fred Fr. Fehrenkamp
Larry
Red Cross Relief Fund Donations Reported in Lavaca County
Lavaca county donations for Red Cross flood relief in the Mississippi and Ohio valleys total about 855 dollars, per American Red Cross officials.
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Lavaca County
Missisissippi
Ohio
American Red Cross
Red Cross Flood Aid Fund and Health Notes
The Red Cross reported flood relief fund totals of 18 424 9 dollars with a slight rise in pneumonia and other respiratory diseases among refugees. Some relief staff have contracted influenza.
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Washington
The
Red Cross
Mr and Mrs Louis Koesek Return From Extended Visit
Mr and Mrs Louis Koesek of near Dickson school return from an extended visit with the family of their son John Koesek in Corpus Christi.
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Louis Koesek
Near Dickson School
John Koesek
Corpus Christi
Local Moves and Weekend Visits Noted
Mr. J. B. Wilson and family moved into the F. J. Jilek cottage at Cockril avenue and Arnim street, known as the Pierton place. Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Fisbeeck and their son Francis spent Saturday in San Antonio.
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J. B. Wilson
F. J. Jilek
Cockril Avenue
Arnim Street
Pierton Place
G. G. Fisbeeck
Francis
San Antonio
Local Guests Visit Merrem Family Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. D. M. White and Mr. E. T. Merrem of San Antonio and Mr. and Mrs. William Woehler of Yoakum visited Mrs. Leona Merrem and her son Malvin on Sunday.
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D. M. White
E. T. Merrem
San Antonio
William Woehler
Yoakum
Leona Merrem
Malvin
Genzer Family Visits Papaceks and Ripper in New Gulf
Mr and Mrs William Genzer and daughter Lorraine Mae accompanied by Miss Valencia Papacek and Mr George Ripper spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Papacek in New Gulf.
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William Genzer
Lorraine Mae
Valencia Papacek
George Ripper
New Gulf
Joe Papacek
Mrs Oscar Lee Bunting Visits Home Folks
Mrs Oscar Lee Bunting of San Antonio visited home folks here last weekend, sharing time with relatives and recounting the latest news from the city.
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Oscar Lee Bunting
San Antonio
Bohnenkamp visits relatives in Ellinger Sunday
Mr and Mrs G J Bohnenkamp visited relatives and friends in Ellinger on Sunday.
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G. J. Bohnenkamp
Ellinger
Falkenberg and Kaase Attend Round Rock Directors Meeting
Rev. and Mrs. A H Falkenberg and Miss Helen Kaase were in Round Rock early this week for the directors meeting of the Lutheran Orphans and Old People's Home.
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A. H. Falkenberg
Helen Kaase
Round Rock
Lutheran Orphans and Old People’s Home
Miss Rose Svoboda Returns to Danbury
Miss Rose Svoboda returns to Danbury after a several week visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Anton Svoboda.
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Rose Svoboda
Danbury
Mrs
Anton Svoboda
Robstown and Corpus Christi families visit home folks
Mr Frank Knesek and family of Robstown and Mr John Knesek and family of Corpus Christi were here the first part of the week visiting home folks and friends and attending to business matters.
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Frank Knesek
Robstown
John Knesek
Corpus Christi
Birthday Party Surprises Mr. Fehrenkamp on Birthday
A large group of relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elo Fehrenkamp Tuesday evening to surprise Mr. Fehrenkamp on his birthday anniversary. Games were played and refreshments served as the party dispersed with wishes for many happy returns.
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Elo Fehrenkamp
Mr. Fehrenkamp
Annual Mask Ball at Moulton Herman Park
The annual mask dance at Moulton Herman Park hall Saturday night featured Migi's orchestra. Prizes were awarded for best masks: first to Dorothy Darilek and Gladys Kupcek for Lone Star, second to Mildred and Hidith Parish for Calendar, third to Irene Zimmermann for Roses of the Valley, fourth to Georgia Parish for Moon. Unmasking preceded continued dancing into the night.
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The
Moulton Herman Park Vrein
Migi
Masker
Dorothy Darilek
Gladys Kupcek
Mildred and Hidith Parish
Irene Zimmermann
Georgia Parish
In Memoriam Joe Meyer Comrade and Legionnaire
Resolution from Geier Merrem Post No 392 American Legion Moulton Texas notes the death of Joe Meyer. It expresses condolences to his widow, praises his service as husband and provider, and directs copies to the family, post minutes, and the Moulton Eagle for publication.
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Joe Meyer
Geier- Merrem
American Legion
Moulton
Texas
Geier-Merrem
Moulton Eagle
Robert L Bobbitt Senior Father Dies in Hillsboro
Joseph A. Bobbitt aged 78, father of Robert Lee Bobbitt and former Texas Railway Commission chairman, died at Hillsboro Tuesday from a heart ailment. Funeral held Wednesday morning. Survived by widow eight sons four daughters and one sister. Native of West Virginia, he moved to Texas 59 years ago.
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Joseph A. Bobbitt
Robert Lee Bobbitt
The
Texas Railway Commission
Hillsboro
West Virginia
Texas
Mang Meyer Wedding Bonded In Justice Office
John Mang and Mrs. Nettie Meyer were married in the office of Justice of the Peace A. J. Darilek on February 4 in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. William Hillmer served as witnesses. The Eagle offers congratulations and best wishes.
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John Mang
Nettie Meyer
Justice of the Peace
A. J. Darilek
William Hillmer
County Judge Paul H. Fertsch Visits Moulton on Business
County Judge Paul H. Fertsch of Hallettsville spent Saturday in Moulton on official business, meeting local officials and inspecting port projects.
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Paul H. Fertsch
Hallettsville
Moulton
Annual Meeting of Moulton Public Cemetery Assn
The Moulton Public Cemetery Association held its annual meeting at the Farmers and Merchants State Bank building on February 2. President F T Fehrenkamp led the session. minutes from the prior meeting were approved, and all officers were reelected: Fehrenkamp as president, Vladik Boehm as vice president, George Baur as secretary, and William Hillmer as treasurer.
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Moulton Public Cemetery Association
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
F. T. Fehrenkamp
George Baur
Vladik Boehm
William Hillmer
LaGrange Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank Deterling of LaGrange marked their 50th wedding anniversary on Wednesday February 3. He is 76 and she 73. Attendees included Mr and Mrs F C Kaase and daughter Helen and Miss Helen Urban of Moulton.
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Frank Deterling
LaGrange
Deterling
F. C. Kaase
Helen
Helen Urban
Moulton
Moulton Basketeers Sweep Waelder in twin wins
The Moulton High School Bobkatz defeated Waelder boys 24 to 14 at Hermann Park Hall. The Moulton Bobkittens beat Waelder girls 23 to 7, recording two victories in one evening.
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Moulton
Moulton Bobkittens
Waelder
Lavaca County Valuation Decreases in 1936
The assessor Turk reports Lavaca County's 1936 assessed valuation drops by 57,260 to total 12,889,710 from the previous year’s figures.
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EB. A. Turk
Lavaca
Valentine Bridge Event at Sub-Deb Club
Miss Mil dred Knoape hosted a Valentine themed Bridge evening for Sub-Deb Club members and guests. Luncheon featured sandwiches cookies angel food cake pickles olives fruit punch and candy hearts. Emma Hinch won high score, Hugo Fisbeck consolation, Clara Knipling galloping prize.
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Mildred Knoape
Bridge
Emma Hinch
Hugo Fisbeck
Clara Knipling
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lavaca County Farm Committee
Allred
Bridge Club
Moulton Senior
Red Cross Relief Fund
National Fund For Flood Aid
Memoriam
Mang-Meyer
Witting
Komensky
Annual Meeting of Public Cemetery Assn
Moulton Basketeers
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