Red Cross Urges Swift Rally for Spring War Aid
Red Cross chapters in the Southwest are urged by headquarters in St Louis to double their efforts for a large spring drive. As thousands more American soldiers reach France, the organization plans to supply sweaters wristlets helmets and hospital garments and expand nursing staff. The surgeon general estimates forty thousand nurses will be needed for the near future and many women will join to support democracy in Europe.
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Red Cross Chaptera
Southwest
American Red Cross
St. Louis
Europe
Washington
France
Red Cross
Red Cross Appropriates 4.77 Million for Italy Aid
The American Red Cross reports an appropriation of 4 771 990 dollars for Italy relief between November 1917 and May 1918. The figure was set after a survey to determine Italy's needs, with the money to be administered from St Louis headquarters.
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American Red Cross
Italy
St Louis
Red Cross Notes and Knitwear Report
Secretary's report details receipts for postage pencils and calls with small disbursements totaling five dollars. Knitted items sent to Halletsville chapter include thirteen sweaters one muffler one pair of socks three helmets and twenty wristlets. Mr O B Hilert donated five dollars and five cents from a one day sale. New members listed include Mrs K Jaroszewy ski Annie and Mary Jurek Jos Weselka Henry Wachtendorf Joseph Jurek Emil Kasper Joseph Heinrich Sr Sd and Robi Woehler FR J Jackson Rudolph Heindrich John Freytag and Willie Austin colored.
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Hallettsville
O. B. Hilert
Red Cross
Hilert
K. Jaroszewyski
Annie
Mary Jurek
Mesdames Jos. Weselka
Henry Wachtendorf
Joseph Jurek
Emil Kasper
Washington Letter notes Wolters support and House shift
Col Jacob F. Wolters and Sen A Watson of Houston visit Washington this week with Wolters backing Sen Sheppard for reelection due to the war. Carter Glass lashes Senator Chamberlain in a sharp House speech. The House Republican count stands at 22 Republicans to 211 Democrats with six vacancies as resignations shrink the Democratic majority.
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Jacob F. Wolters
A. Watson
Houston
Washington
Col. Wolters
Senator Sheppard
Co. Wolters
Sheppard
Lone Star State
Glass
Chamberlain
Carter Glass
Virginia
Committee On Banking and Currency
House
Senator Chamberlain
Congress
House of Representatives
South Trimble
John Kubena Seeks Re election as County Commissioner
John Kubena announces his candidacy for re election to the office of county commissioner in Precincts Nos 2 and 6 subject to the democratic primary in July He has served a long time and seeks the voters support in the upcoming election.
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John Kubena
Eagle
Kubena
Legislature Convenes for Extraordinary Session in Texas
Governor W. P. Hobby issues a proclamation calling an extraordinary session of the Texas legislature to convene in Austin on Tuesday February 26. The eight subjects include five on soldiers protection one on drought relief one on depository law and one on ratification of the conservation amendment.
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W. P. Hobby
Austin
Lutheran Church Notices for Sunday Services
Sunday February 24 services at Baursville at 10 a.m. Luther League devotional at 3 p.m. German lecture by the Pastor, English service at 7 45 p.m. Choir practice this Friday at 7 45 p.m. Everyone invited by Pastor H. A. Heineke.
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Baursville
Luther League
H. A. Heineke
High School Literary Society Recital 1918
The February 8 meeting featured Piavo Solo by Allen Daehne Declamation by August Krause Jokes by Oscar Brunkenhoeter Story Washington and the Spy by Erna Hillmer Dialogue by Erwin Oehl and Fred Mueller Music via Victrola presented by the High School Literary Society.
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High School Literary Society
Piavo
Allen Daehne
August Krause
Oscar Brunkenhoeter
Washington
Erna Hillmer
Erwin Oehl
Fred Mueller
Victrola
New Catholic Church Planned for Sweet Home
A new brick Catholic Church costing 17000 dollars will be built in Sweet Home with dimensions 50 by r oo and construction to begin next month. Rev. Father Kuratko serves as the priest in charge.
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Sweet Home
Father Kuratko
Galveston Gets 10000 Ton Floating Dry Dock
Galveston will receive a 10,000-ton floating dry dock costing about $850,000. Construction work on the dock will start at an early date.
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Galveston
Death of August Kuehn A Longtime Local Resident
August Kuehn died at his home south of town on Saturday morning February 16 after weeks of illness. He was 85 years 3 months and 1 day old, born November 15, 1832 in Freienstein Brandenburg Germany. He came to Texas in 1859 and married Wilhelmine Schemmer in New York July 4 1864. Surviving are four children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held February 17 at the Lutheran church with Rev H A Heineke. burial in Boursville Cemetery. He is survived by his sister Bertha Koch and brother William Kuehn. The Eagle extends sympathy.
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August Kuehn
Boursville
H. A. Heineke
Lutheran Church
F. T. Febtenkamp
Henry Krause
Henry Schodde
William Kram
Anton Moeller
John Schacher
Freenstein
Brandenburg
Germany
Texas
Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein Holds Monthly Meeting
The regular meeting of the Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein was held Thursday afternoon at the new home of Mr. and Mrs. Teo Jarozewski two miles southeast of the city. The Verein voted to meet only on the first Thursday each month. The next meeting will be with Mrs. G. J. Bohnenkamp.
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Moulton
New Nickel High School Ready for Friday Dedication
The new high school at Nickel six miles west of here is completed and will be dedicated Friday night with a basket supper and a pupil literary program. The tile building is modern throughout and reflects the pride of its builders.
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Nickel
Here
Body of Yoakum Boy Sent Home From France
Yoakum Texas February 16 A message from Hoboken New Jersey said Corporal John Fawcett of this city who died in France had arrived there His parents wired orders to ship the body back for burial Fawcett was popular with the younger set of the city.
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France
Yoakum
Texas
Hoboken
N. J
John Fawcett
Fawcett
Real Estate Deals Near Town Reach Closure
Two large property sales finalized last week. Frank Jilek and wife sold 106 acres about three miles from town to Adolph Vana for 10600 dollars. They also sold 90 410 acres to F W Hans for 9040 dollars.
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Frank Jilek
Adolph Vana
F. W. Hans
Washington Birthday Tribute Sparks Independence Reflection
The piece marks the 186th anniversary of George Washington's birth and recalls his leadership in war and peace. It notes that Washington and his men fought for a free and independent nation, while today citizens defend that same independence.
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TopAy
George Washington
Washington
Lavaca County Schools Push Junior Red Cross Enrollment
County teachers rally to enroll every schoolchild in Lavaca County in the Junior Red Cross this week. Some schools had full 100 percent participation before Christmas, others have lower totals due to illness. Miss Emma Searcy, treasurer, will issue Red Cross buttons with new enrollment. The Wied school leads in War Savings stamps, with principal Martha Bartak and assistant Antonia Pustka investing together. Micbna pupils contributed wristlets and clothing. principal change places Mr. A W Darilek. Teachers urged to require grades above third memorize Scott verse on homeland. County and city superintendents met in Yoakum to discuss the next district normal. Gonzales was chosen for the summer normal with a $300 bonus. J S Burnett elected conductor and H K Williams instructor representing Zavd? county.
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Lavaca
Emma Searcy
Wied
Martha Bartak
Antonia Pustka
August Kacir
Micbna
Kacir
A. W. Darilek
Scott
Gonzales
Yoakum
Cuero
Hallettsville
J. S. Burnett
H. K. Williams
Tyavaca
E. E. Pagwell
Flatonia
Lutheran drive for $750000 to aid soldiers spiritual care
In a community appeal dated February 18 to 25, Lutheran congregations in Moulton and Boufsville plan to raise at least $750000 for the first year to send pastors to training camps and France. Twelve volunteers will solicit donations from confirmed Lutherans and any Christian supporters. The effort emphasizes sustaining faith and the Gospel for soldiers in khaki and blue.
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Red Cross
France
Moulton
Boufsville
H. A. Heineke
Retail Merchants Mass Meeting in Hallettsville
A mass meeting of Lavaca County retailers and all merchants will be held at the Lavaca County Retail Merchants Association office in Hallettsville next Friday February 22 at 7 30 p m The meeting will discuss Federal Food Administrator E A Peden rules on distribution and retail of food products and is open to members and non members for the merchants’ own interest and benefit.
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Lavaca County
Retail Merchants Association
Hallettsville
Local Option Contest in Flatonia Texas Parade
A prohibition election will be held in Flatonia March 11, focusing on city limits. The campaign is intense with strong interest on both sides and the outlook suggests a very close vote.
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Flatonia
Texas
District to Represent Fayette and Nearby Counties in Summer League
Fayette county and this county will be represented in our summer normal for the first time. It has not been definitely decided who will be the instructor from DeWitt county. Supt A S Bush is the Director General of the district for the Inter scholastic League meeting. La vaca DeWitt Gonzales Fayette Colorado and Victoria counties belong to the district. The district directors will send necessary information concerning changes in the League bulletin to county officers in the near future. William Eilers Co Supt
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Fayette County
DeWitt County
Supt. A. S. Bush
Lavaca
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Lutheran Church Notices
Chevrolet
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New Catholic Church
Teeene Lutheran Frauen Verein
Caue
Power
Pell
Normal
L. G. Covey
A. S. Bush
K. A. Jones
Yorktown
J.C. Cochran
KE. K. Bagwell
M. V. Peterson
William Eilers
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