Sam Houston Memorial Day Proclaimed by Texas Governor
Governor James E Ferguson issues a proclamation setting Friday March 2 1917 as Sam Houston Memorial Day to honor the birth and Texas independence anniversary. He calls on Texans schools and institutions to observe with ceremonies and urges contributions to a Houston memorial fund.
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Austin
Texas
Ferguson
Sam Houston
James K. Ferguson
A. D
James E. Ferguson
Moulton High Literary Society Debates Feb 1917
The Moulton High School Literary Society held meetings on February 9 and 16 1917 with chair Allen Daehne and president respectively. Programs included Life of Henry W Grady debates on American discovery and Mexico annexation with judging panels favoring the negative sides.
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Moulton High School Literary Society
Allen Daehne
Henry W. Grady
Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein meets for fellowship and plans picnic
The Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein held a February 15 meeting hosted by Mrs. Emil Pundt with a cake and coffee reception. Attendees included Rev. H A Heineke and many local families. Plans were announced for a May 17 Ascension Day picnic at Hermann Park.
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Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein
Emil Pundt
H. A. Heineke
Herman Thar
John Mueller, Sr
Aug. Muel’er
John Krueger
Emilie Jaroszewski
Ernst Kieschnik
Sophia Etlert
G. Bues
Elsa Templin
Ella Krueger
Hermann Park
Hy. Krueger
Farewell Party for Visiting Damm Boys
Mr and Mrs Emil Gieptner hosted a farewell at their Novohrad home on Sunday for nephews George and Fred Damm who returned to Oregon Wednesday after a two month stay in Grand old Texas. Relatives and neighbors from Shiner Schulen burg and beyond attended and refreshments were served. The Damm boys made many friends and regret their departure cannot be postponed.
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Emil Gieptner
Novohrad
George
Fred Damm
Oregon
Grand Old
Texas
Alfred Gieptner
August Karasek
Adolph Brosch
Arthur Fischnar
Shiner
Schulenburg
Gieptner
Damm
Major General Frederick Dies in San Antonio at 51
Major General Frederick, commander of the southern department, died suddenly at San Antonio on Monday night. He was 51 years old.
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Frederick Funstop
Southern Department
San Antonio
Meeting Life's Test Washington Star wisdom note
Life’s test is met by striving and hope. Keep moving forward and do your best despite sneers. Small praise outweighs pain as you tend to work and persevere in this common toil. The Washington Star reflects on resilience and purpose.
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Jes
Catholic Ladies' Aid Society Entertains on Birthday
Mrs. Lucas Rehmet delightfully hosted the Catholic Ladies Aid on her birthday Friday February 16 with an evening of conversation and needlework. Refreshments of cake and coffee were served to a large group including Mesdames Aug Oehl Ed Boehm Willie Brosch Joe Etlinger Elo Fehrenkamp J J Kotze F J Knesek Willie Oehl Henry Pohler and many others. The guest list featured C M Kotzebue A Jaegli J T Jaegli A Nachlinger John Brunkenhoeter and more. The next meeting is set for Tuesday March 6.
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Mesdames
Aug. Oehl
Ed. Boehm
Willie Brosch
Joe Etlinger
Elo Fehrenkamp
J J. Kotze‘bue
F. J. Knesek
Willie Oehl
Henry Pohler
Henry Krause
W. J. Papacek
Onstant Rehmer
Ernst Pelzel
J. G.guenther
L. J. Valenta
Forty two Club Hosts Social Games and Pin Winner
Mrs H A Menefee hosted the Forty two Club with eight interesting times played. Laura Valenta and F Tomasko each won six games and Tomasko drew the club pin. A salad course and coffee followed for members and guests. The next meeting is scheduled for February 28 with Mrs Ed Studeman.
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H. A. Menefee
Laura Valenta
F. Tomasko
Tomasko
A. F. Kotzebue
Kotzebue
Jim Nachlinger
Werner Cordes
W. E. Parr
J. T. Jaeggli
Guy Haltom
Jao
Brunkenboefer
Elo Fehrenkamp
F. J. Guenther
Ed. Studeman
Mesdames
Louis Nachlinger
San Antonio
Chas. Ripple
Hopkins
Houston
Elsie Jaeggli
Emma Mladenko
Ford dealer Henry Letlinger attends Houston convention
Henry Letlinger, local Ford dealer, with Guy T Haltom Konstant Rebmet and Richard Rebmet motored to Houston Tuesday for the Ford dealers convention. Prof A J Elster principal of Oak Grove School celebrated his birthday Sunday with a large crowd. the Oak Grove band performed, refreshments were served, and all enjoyed the event.
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Henry Letlinger
Ford
Guy T. Haltom
Konstant Rebmet
Richard Rebmet
Houston
A. J. Elster
Oak Grove School
Oak Grove
Navy Bill Clears House Huge 369 Million Appropriation
The house passed a sweeping navy bill after a week of debate by 353 to 23. It authorizes about 369 million dollars with three battleships at 28 million each and a battle cruiser at 26 million. Republicans supported the measure amid calls for preparedness and large contracts to the U S Steel Trust.
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HOUSE
Kitchin
Saunders
Virginia
Burnett
Alabama
Naval Board
Mr. Padgett
Treasury
U. S. Steel Trust
Navy Department
Army
Surprise Party Honors John Hoepfl on Birthday
A large gathering of relatives and friends surprised John Hoepfi Tuesday evening for his birthday anniversary. The Oak Grove band directed by Ludwig F Heinrich played selections. Refreshments, games, and well wishes accompanied a late departure.
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John Hoepfi
Oak Grove Band
Ludwig F. Heinrich
Hoepfl
Visitors Return Home After Novohrad Visit
Mesdames August Karasek and Alfred Gieptner returned to Shiner Monday after a delightful visit with the homefolks at Novohrad.
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August Karasek
Alfred Gieptner
Shiner
Novohrad
Priscilla Club Meets For Afternoon Social
Mrs John Bucek hosted the Priscilla Club Tuesday afternoon with chocolate, cake, and social chats. Members present included Mesdames Kotzebue Kotzebue Richter Ripple Parr Jaegegli von Lienen and Miss Adela Snesek with guest Mrs Ed Pundt. next meeting set with Mrs G von Lienen on March 1.
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John Bucek
Priscilla Club
Mesdames
J.J. Kotzebue
A. F. Kotzebue
W. K. Richter
Charles Ripple
W. E. Parr
J. T. Jaegegli
G. von Lienen
Adela Snesek
Ed. Pundt
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High School Literary Society
Willie Pundt
Leif Ericson
Columbus
America
Alice Arnim
Olga Valenta
Edward Studeman
Roy Kotzebue
Kathleen Preston
Erna Hillmer
Roosevelt Etlinger
Emil Papacek
Bertha Papacek
Pauline Janszer
Irene Bultmeyer
Richard Etlinger
Henry Poehler
Frwin Oehl
Fred Mueller
Oscar Bruuckenhoefer
Mexico
United States
Hetty Niemeyer
Willie Mueller
Rufus Hull
Louise Meiners
Martha Wunderlich
Anita Richter
Pauline Janszen
Johnnie Guenther
Annie Arnim
R. B. Papacek
Yoakum
Ernest Fulgham
Joe Kolar
Flatonia
City
Anton Kolar
Rud
Jaeggli
Edwin
Edward Boehm
Elo C. Fehrenkamp
Vindike Boehm
Will Spear
Poteet
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Louis Fehrenkamp
Helia Krueger
Skiner
Louise Lueke
Dallas
Misses Lueke
Ewald Etlinger
Koebler Dry Goods Company
Cuero
The
Eagle
R. A. Etlinger
Edwin Harry
George von Lienen
Louise Sophia
P, . Pack
Lutheran Church
Bartosch
John &. Fischbeck
Henry Greive
Frank Krejci
Adolph Nachlinger
Mr. Bartosch
Guy S. Valtom
Anton Dilek
Frank Cinadr
Lavaca County
C. M. Kotzebue
J. J. Kotzebue
Eillie Guenther
Idela Knesek
Erna Guenther
Edwin J. Knesek
George Baur, Jr
Fred Fehrenkamp
Gonzales
Moulton, Texas
Studebaker
PRG
Washington Star
Catholic Ladies’ Aid
Our
Washington
J. J. Manifiela
Lee J. Roundtree
Georgetown
Legislative
Mittee
National Editorial Association
Gregory
Todd
Federal Trade Commission
New York
Francis J. Heney
California
Bainbridge Colby
Department of Justice
H. N. Pope
Ft. Worth
Farmers’ Union ‘of Texas
Association of State Presidents of America
American Federation of Producers and Consumers
Messrs
C. H. Hoskins
G. C. Gilbert Jr
Bay City
Olga Guenther
Elsie Fahrenbole
Weimar
Guenther
Miss Fahrenthold
Gth
Fahrenthold
Tyler Commercial College
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