Hundred Year Old Plow Sought For San Jacinto Shaft
San Jacinto Centennial Association launches Texas wide hunt for a century old plow to anchor ceremonies marking the San Jacinto battle shaft in Houston. John C. Townes urges Texans to locate the plow for the groundbreaking event expected to draw national attention. Owners or informants are asked to contact the association promptly. The shaft, planned at Sam Houston’s site, is described as taller than the Washington Monument and a landmark architectural achievement.
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Houston
Texas
San Jacinto
San Jacinto Centennial Association
John C. Townes
Battle
Sam Houston
Texas Liberty
Washington Monument
Texas Shaft
Congratulations To Senator Hopkins
The Eagle joins friends of State Senator W. K. Hopkins of Gonzales in extending heartiest congratulations on his appointment to the assistant attorney generalship of the United States. Hopkins is praised as a brilliant young man with national recognition and his state senate term lasts until January 1939.
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Eagle
W. K. Hopkins
Gonzales
United States
Hopkins
Moulton Merchant Leaves Hospital
J. T. Jaeggli a Moulton merchant, after a stay in Shiner hospital since January 13, left Monday afternoon for San Marcos to visit his daughter Mrs Gene Scratchin before resuming business. His absence is being managed capably by his sales staff.
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J. T. Jaeggli
Moulton Merchant
Shiner Hospital
San Marcos
Gene Scratchin
Jaeggli
Dental Society Holds Meeting in Hallettsville
The Guadalupe Valley Dental Society met at Hallettsville on Saturday night with Dr. Oscar A Darilek of Moulton serving as president. A program entertained attendees before the group adjourned to a banquet at the Rother Cafe.
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Guadalupe Valley Dental Society
Hallettsville
Oscar A.darilek
Moulton
Rother Cafe
Oil Mill Begins Seed Run in Moulton
The Moulton oil mill started a run Monday morning to work up the supply of cotton seed on band.
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Moulton
Shiner Plans Agricultural Fair With Centennial Celebration
Shiner prepares a June agricultural fair with a centennial celebration. Local business leaders pledge $2,000 to the project as the town aims to outdo previous fairs and ensure a successful event.
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Shiner
Is It Coming Back to You in Business Ads
The piece claims business is returning and will go to the advertiser who is currently attracting attention. It notes the present prospect is the one inviting it now as his advertising gains focus and cash flow.
Class Invitations Are On Display
The Eagle shows samples of elegant class invitations for 1936. Purchasing agents for graduating classes should review these before ordering. An outside firm promises eye catching designs at reasonable prices.
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Eagle
Gonzalez County Voting Strength Reaches Historic High
Gonzales County issued 5,030 poll tax receipts this year. About 100 voters are under 21 and about 900 are over 60, totaling an estimated voting strength near 6,090, the largest in county history.
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Gonzales
Birthday Surprise at Fehrenkamp Home
Friends and relatives gathered Monday evening February 10 to surprise Mr. E. C. Fehrenkamp for his birthday. A delicious lunch was served and attendees enjoyed the evening.
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E. C. Fehrenkamp
Mr. Fehrenkamp
School Band Livened Hal Lettsville Moulton Basketball Night
The Moulton school band played several selections at Herman Park Hall Tuesday night for Hal lettsville Moulton games, helping enliven the occasion. A goodly crowd of enthusiastic fans was out.
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Moulton
District Court Convenes March 9 in Hallettsville
Lavaca county district court will convene in Hallettsville on March 9. Grand jury summons include R. B. Papacek and Anton Kolar of Moulton among those called for duty.
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Lavaca County
Hallettsville
R. B.papacek
Anton Kolar
Moulton
Firemen's Annual Ball Planned for April 18
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department will hold its fifth annual dance at Herman Park Hall on Saturday night April 18. Tickets go on sale about April 1.
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Moulton
Herman Park Hall
Legion Commander To Speak In Columbus Visit
Ray Murphy national commander of the American Legion will speak in Columbus on Saturday February 15. It will be his first visit to the Ninth district.
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Ray Murphy
American Legion
Columbus
1 500 000 Hides Bought At Yoakum
A Yoakum company purchased more than 1 500 000 hides in 1935 valued at over 100 000 dollars. About 40 percent went to a local tannery and 60 percent, or 18 carloads, were shipped. Officials said the company expects to double carlot shipments in 1986.
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Yoakum
Legionaires Help Men File for Bonus Payment
Geier-Merrem Post No. 392 American Legion assists ex service men in completing bonus payment applications. A substantial number of veterans had their forms prepared during the week.
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Geier-Merrem
American Legion
Edwin V Gallia Seeks County Commissioner Post
Edwin V. Gallia announces in town that he is a candidate for county commissioner of Precincts Nos 2 and 6. He narrowly missed election four years ago and says a fuller statement will follow.
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Edwin V. Gallia
Komensky
Moravia
the Eagle
Mrs. Long Sworn In as U S Senator
Rose McConnell Long of Louisiana widow of Huey P Long was sworn in as a United States senator on Monday. She vowed to continue the share our wealth campaign of her slain husband.
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Rose McConnell Long
Louisiana
Huey P.long
United States Senate
Bullock Announces For State Superintendent Nomination
A. A. Pat Bullock of Soyder declares his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for state superintendent of public instruction. He is 41 and has spent twenty years in state school affairs.
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A. A
Pat) Bullock
Soyder
Bullock
American Boy Scouts Observe Anniversary
The American Boy Scouts marked their twenty sixth anniversary. President Franklin D Roosevelt delivered a greeting over the nation to celebrate the occasion.
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American Boy Scouts
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Bridge Club Enjoys Pleasant Evening Hostess Mrs. Oehl
Mrs. Erwin Oehl charmingly entertained the Bridge Club last week. Several interesting games were played and delicious refreshments were served as attendees spent a delightful time.
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Erwin Oehl
Legion Head To Speak At Gonzales
Ray Murphy national commander of the American Legion will visit Gonzales Texas Saturday February 15 and speak at the American Legion Hall per post adjutant Louis Macha.
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Gonzales
Texas
Ray Murphy
American Legion
American Legion Hall
Louis Macha
Mask Ball at Herman Park Verein Postponed to Feb 16
The annual mask ball, postponed from February 2 due to bad weather, will be held Sunday night February 16. Henry Brosch and his orchestra will provide the music.
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Herman Park Verein
Henry Brosch
Guadalupe Valley College Destroyed by Fire at Seguin
The Guadalupe Valley College at Seguin, the largest negro college in the state, was destroyed by fire Sunday morning. Estimated loss runs about 60,000 dollars.
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Guadalupe Valley College
Seguin
Moulton Bobbatz Fall to Hallettsville Brahmas Twice
The Moulton Bobbatz lost to Hallettsville Brahmas 36 to 18 at Hallettsville Thursday night. A return game at Moulton Tuesday ended 87 to 16 in Hallettsville’s favor.
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Moulton Bobbatz
Hallettsville
Flatonia Child Buried After Illness at Family Farm
Sophie Irene Magnus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Magnus of Flatonia Texas, died at their farm home on Monday February 11. Burial took place Tuesday in the family burial grounds near Flatonia.
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Flatonia
Texas
Sphie Irene
Jessie Magnus
Byrd Lectures In Several Texas Cities After South Pole Trip
Admiral Richard E. Byrd, fresh from the South Polar regions, lectured in multiple Texas cities this week sharing accounts of his polar expedition and inspiring audiences with details of exploration and flight.
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Admiral Byrd
Texas
Richard E. Byrd
South Polar
Boy Welcomed At Moulton Home Wesley William Born
A baby boy named Wesley William arrived January 80 to brighten the home of Mr and Mrs Otto Heerssen of Moulton. The Eagle congratulates the happy parents.
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Gladden
Otto Heerssen
Moulton
Wesley William
Eagle
Moulton Girls Defeat Hallettsville 38 to 17
The Moulton Bobkittens upset Hallettsville in a girls basketball game, winning 38 to 17 on Tuesday night. The victory extended Moulton's win streak and showcased strong defense and rebounding.
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Moulton Girls
Hallettsville
Moulton Bobkittens
Roosevelt Signs Farm Payment Bill
President Roosevelt signed the deficiency appropriation bill to pay farmers under AAA contracts, with 296.185 million dollars allocated. Officials said checks would restart immediately, and the measure also provides funds for Social Security Act grants and over 12 million for machinery to pay the bonus.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Farm Administration
Charles Curtis 76 Buried Tuesday in Topeka
Former Vice President Charles Curtis died Saturday in Washington at 10 250 o clock. Burial was held Tuesday in Topeka Kansas. He was the first man of Indian descent to serve as vice president. Surviving are two daughters a son and a sister.
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Charles Curtis
Washington
Topeka
Kansas
Curtis
United States
Gonzales Farm Home Destroyed by Fire
The farm home of Virgil Mitchell eight miles northwest of Gonzales was totally destroyed by fire last week with most household furniture lost. Loss estimated at 2500 dollars with small insurance. Origin of the fire not determined.
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Gonzales
Virgil Mitchell
Home Economics Teacher Resigns in Moravia School
Miss Greer of Newton county resigns from her position in the Moravia School due to health reasons. Mrs. Eula Schultz of Shiner is elected to fill the vacancy.
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Greer
Newton County
Moravia
Here
Eula Schultz
Shiner
Little Girl Born to Dr Darilek Family in Moulton
Dr and Mrs Qacar A Darilek of Moulton welcome a pretty baby girl born Monday morning at Shiner hospital. The Eagle congratulates the thankful parents and celebrates the new arrival.
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Qacar A. Darilek
Moulton
Shiner Hospital
The
Eagle
Lavaca County Court Convenes In March
The Lavaca County Court calls jurors for the first week of its March term listing Alfred Hirsch Adolf Prasek Joe Kubenka Jr and Peter Machart from Moulton among the petit jurors summoned.
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Moulton
Alfred Hirsch
Adolf Prasek
Joe Kubenka, Jr
Peter Machart
Victoria County Attorney Dies
T. R. Wood, county attorney of Victoria County, died at Victoria Friday, a victim of heart attack. He had been ill for several years.
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T. R. Wood
Victoria County
Victoria Friday
County Superintendent McDonald Visits Moulton on Official Business
County Superintendent Charles W. McDonald of Hallettsville was in Moulton Thursday afternoon on official business. He also stopped by The Eagle office for a brief call.
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Helen Koehler
Hallettsville
Charles W. McDonald
Edith Blahuta
Moravia
James Paviicek
Moulton
McDonald
Eagle
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Dental Society
Supt.’s
Ates
Southwe TE
EPHG
SRN Bell
Texas Exposition
Dallas
Gonzales County
District Court
Firemen’s
Legionaires
Mrs. Long
Bridge Club
Legion
Gladdens
Lavaca
Victoria
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