Old Moulton Social Notes Include Birthdays Visits
Mrs Richard Cook and daughters Gertrude and Gladys of Bonekey visited relatives last week. Miss Tillie Anderle of Oak Grove visited Henry Sonsel and family. Alma Sauer returned from two week visit with sisters in Dilworth. Mrs R M Curry and Mrs Jo Borrow attended. A large crowd gathered at Joe Beyers home for Mrs Beyers birthday with games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Cook
Gertrude
Gladys
Bonekey
Tillie Anderle
Oak Grove
Henry Sonsel
Alma Sauer
Dilworth
R. M. Curry
Jo Borrow
Joe Beye
Birthdays Celebrated by Kebmet Daughters at Sunday Party
Cecilia and Volia Kebmet marked their birthday anniversaries with a Sunday gathering of over fifty young friends. Outdoor games filled the afternoon and refreshments were served. Attendees included Susie Gentry Bertha Papacek Viasta Shandera Kathleen Preston Lilian Biebunko Theodora Jaeggli Gladys Jaeggli and many others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecelia
Volia Kebmet
Willie Etlinger
Vladimir Geyer
Jesse Rehmer
Emil Papacek
George
Henry
Charles Giesbers
Clarence Knape
Roy
Henry Karl Kotzebue
Roosevelt
Henry Etlinger
Erwin Oehl
Joe Etlinger
Oscar Skandera
Oscar Brunken- Renhoefer
Henry Sohnenkamp
Eddie Valenta
Donald Richter
Peter Kulinger
Elwood Franke
Adolph
Louis Reindl
Lavaca County Commissioners Fix Salaries for Year
Lavaca Texas Feb 19 The Commissioners Court fixes ex officio salaries for the year: County Judge 1000 District Clerk 600 and Sheriff 500. The court also appointed officers for the November general election. The court adjourned today but will reconvene in special session next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Texas
Commissioners’ Court
Novobhrad Community News Roundup
No vobrad notes on residents social visits and sickness updates. Mrs Adolph Pavlas remains on the sick list while Mrs Jim Pavlicek Mrs Frank Pavlicek and Miss Josie Gieptner visited Komensky and shared Friday with Adolph Pavlas family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novobrad
Jim Pavlicek
Komensky
Frank Pavlicek
Josie Gieptner
Adolph Pavlas
Joe Darilek and Sons
August
Oscar
L. Valenta
Shiner
Louis Hohensee
Emil Berkenhoff
Joe Kubenka
Herman Hohensee
Louis
Hugo Richter
Forty-Two Club Hosts Tie In Afternoon Games
Mrs Frank Tomasko entertained Forty-two Club members and visitors last Thursday with several games that ended in a four-way tie among Mesdames Guy Haltom J W Nachlinger V Rehmet and Elo Fehrenkamp. Mrs V Rehmer drew high and won the club pin. A luncheon followed served to a list including Mesdames Jno Brunkenhoefer V Rehmer A F Kotzebue W J Cordes Myrtle Corniche J W Nachlinger Hy Menefee M Kotzebue Guy Haltom W K E Parr Elo Fehrenkamp F J Guenther J T Jaeggli R Papakek Fred Krause Chas Krause Miss Viasta Shandera Sophia Krause Theresa Goetz and Emma Mladenka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tomasko
Guy Haltom
J. W. Nachlinger
V. Rehmet
Elo Fehrenkamp
Mesdames Jno
Brunkenhoefer
V. Rehm
Sophia Krause
Theresa Goetz
Emma Mladenka
Catholic Ladies Aid Society Meets for Bazaar Prep
The Catholic Ladies Aid Society met February 16 with Mrs. W. Cordes. Members enjoyed crocheting and conversation while planning a bazaar for the near future. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is set with Mrs. Richard Etlinger on March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Ladies Aid Society
W. Cordes
Richard Etlinger
Musical Recital At Jaeggli Home Pleases Audience
A week’s recital by Mrs. A M Kotzebue and pupils at the Jaeggli residence featured instrumental solos duets and trios a Mendelssohn selection and a treble clef notes contest. Performances were praised as very creditable. The next recital will be at the Cinadr home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Kotzebue
J.J. Jaeggli
Felix Mendelsohn
Jacob Cinadr
Shiner Observes Washington's Birthday With Closures
Ed Studeman and Mrs. Rad Jaeggli visited Shiner on Friday and Sunday. Schools banks and the post office closed on Tuesday in observance of Washington's Birthday reflecting local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studeman
Shiner
Mre
Rad
Jaeggli
Washington
Do Not Forget to Carry Cheer in Daily Path
Daily Strength and Cheer urges kind words and a smile to lift others amid toil. Acts of kindness renew courage and faith, and small deeds done for love endure beyond the moment. This excerpt closes with a note of L M Montgomery.
Modern Woodmen of America Regular Meeting and Banquet
The Modern Woodmen Camp of Moulton held a Feb 17 meeting with 22 new members and six favorable applications lifting total membership to 75 in seven months. A banquet followed as visitors including N G Keathly Otto Mehner Wm Kotzebue and others enjoyed old fashioned fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Woodmen of America
Moulton
Sip
N. G. Keathly
Otto Mehner
Wm. Kotzebue
Flatonia
Otto Schulz
H. A. Herder
Ll. G. Meyer
David Shapiro
F. W. Nechert
H. A. Schulz
W. L. Baumgarten
G. W. Talley
R. G. Seeberger
Schulenburg
C. B. Steaman
W. Paul
A. A. Schramm
Eddie Koneeny
Gus. Wolters
L. G. Valenta
F. Schneider
O. 8
T. Meyer
Perry Wendtland
Herder
Shiner
J’earson
Kink
Neb
Birthday Gathering Hosted by Mre Lucas Rehmet
Mre Lucas Rehmet entertained many relatives and friends on Wednesday afternoon last week for a birthday anniversary. Refreshments were served and attendees enjoyed a delightful afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas Rehmet
Birthday Anniversary at Mr and Mrs Gajers Home
A merry throng gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs John Gajer on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate Mrs Gajers birthday anniversary. Refreshments were served amid cheerful talk as the hours passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gajer
Frauen Verein Meeting Hosts Sewing Social in Moulton
Mrs. W. K. Richter hosted the Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein Thursday afternoon. Members and guests sewed crocheted items and chatted as refreshments were served. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Otto Templin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Richter
Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein
Mesdames
G. J. Behnenkamp
Hermann Thar
Otto Templin
Henry Krueger
Henry Etlinger
William Aschenbech
Emil Pundt
D. Lockmann
G. von Lienen
H. A. Heineke
John G
J. L. Janssen
Henry Giesbers
Alma Mang
Louisa Niemeyer
Vogt Smoke House Burns Near West of Town
Fire last Friday destroyed Otto Vogt's smokehouse and contents about five miles west of here. Loss included five hogs, tools, washing machine, and farming implements totaling around 200 dollars. Vogt's residence also caught fire but suffered no material damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Vogt
Here
Moulton School No. 2 and Community News
Land near Moulton School No. 2 is prepared for planting as residents begin field work. Families visit and celebrate, including Mr. Robt Marburger turning 48 with a small gathering and refreshments. Visitors Leslie Maechel of Floresville and Mrs. Charlie Hartmann are noted. A soaking rain is wished. Red Wing February 23, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Marburger
Gus. Huff
Willie
Fritz Heerssen
Reinhold Oltjen
Walter Marburger
Rud
Huff
Emil Pundt
Frank Koenig
Mr. Marburger
Leslie Maechel
Floresville
Wilson County
Charlie Hartmann
Red Wing
Priscilla Club Holds First Meeting At Kotzebue Home
The Priscilla Club gathered at Mrs J J Kotzebue's residence for its inaugural session. Beetle workers enjoyed a cordial afternoon with flags for decor and small flag favors. Guests included Mesdames Bohnenkamp Jaeggii Gurmide Kotzebue Richter Bucek von Lienen Studeman Ripple Albrecht Pundt Boehm Kotzebue Parr Urquhart Goetz and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Club
Mre. J.J
Ed. Studeman
Chas Ripple
R. Albrecht
Rd. Pundt
Ed. Boehm, Jr
A. M. Kotzebue
W. E. Parr
Misses Zou Urquhart
Iberesia Goetz
A. J. Elster Honored on Birthday at Oak Grove Home
Oak Grove reports a Thursday evening surprise party for principal A. J. Elster hosted by friends and relatives to celebrate his upcoming birthday. The gathering featured cheerful conversations, games, music, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Elster
Anton Perrard
Martin Boehm
Moulton ISD Seeks Tax Hike in School Election
The board of trustees calls an election to raise the special school tax from 16 to 25 cents per hundred dollars of property valuation. The election is set for Saturday in April with Prof. W. E. Parr named presiding officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Independent School District
W. E. Parr
Local visitors and residents noted in city scene
Mrs. W. J. Krause and her daughter arrived from Flatonia. Frank Bucek and sons Vladike and Alec from Runge were in town. Fred W. Martin of the Drenham Marble Yard was in the city on business. Benny Etlinger Henry Krueger William Hilert and Fred W. Krause drove to San Antonio. Frank Tomasko begins a clerkship with Kopecky Drug Co and will greet friends. Mr and Mrs Hugo Bartels and daughter Lillian and Mr and Mrs Otto Schaefer of New Braunfels visited earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kent
San Antonio
Kent
Mexico
States
W. J. Krause
Flatonia
Frank Bucek
Vladike
Alec
Runge
City
Fred. W. Martin
Drenham
Benny Etlinger
Henry Krueger
William Hilert
Fred. W. Krause
Frank Tomasko
The
Kopecky Drug Co
Hugo Bartels
Lillian
Otto Schaefer
New Braunfels
Children's Mask Ball at the Opera House
The Saturday evening event featured costumes praised for beauty and creativity. Winners at the unmasking included Dick Etlinger and Miss Olga Valenta for first place, with several other children earning awards. Judges were Mesdames Bohnenkamp, Preston, Arnim, and Miss Annie Arnim. The grand march and dancing followed into the night.
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Opera House
Dick Eclinger
Olga Valenta
Alice Kotzebue
Lulie Lueke
Marion Guenther
Johnnie Lewis Jaeggli
Marguerite Boehm
Arthur Lueke
Julia Rehmer
Henry Giesbers
Dick Etlinger
Lillie Lueke
Mesdames G. J. Bohnenkamp
R. Preston
Ed. O. Arnim
Annie Arnim
Well Preserved Buffalo Heads Found in River Banks
Workmen digging for a Guadalupe River dam in Gonzales Texas uncovered two well preserved buffalo heads sixty feet below river banks. One head is a bull and the other a cow, believed to date from when buffalo roamed the area. The heads are on display at a local business in Gonzales attracting much attention.
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Gonzales
Texas
Guadalupe River
Funeral for Mrs. Frank Nagelmueller Held in Moulton
Mrs. Frank Nagelmueller died Tuesday at her parents home near town at 28. She is survived by her husband and one child. Funeral services were led by Rev. F. X. Wolt and the burial followed in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. The Eagle extends sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nagelmueller
Sofka
Moulton Catholic
F. X. Wolt
Colquitt Portrait Placed Beside Campbell Governor Portraits
An Austin committee chose Boris Bernhard Gordon’s portrait of former Governor Oscar Branch Colquitt and hung it beside the former governor Thomas Campbell’s portrait. The panel included Senator Jim Harley of Guadalupe, Rep George Mendel of Travis, and Rep Will T. Bagby of Lavaca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Branch Colquitt
Austin
Boris Bernhard Gordon
Thomas Mitchell Campbell
Jim Harley
Guadalupe County
George Mendel
Travis County
Will T. Bagby
Lavaca County
La Salle Day Observed in Victoria Texas
On Friday February 18 marking the 23rd anniversary of Marquis La Salle's landing on Texas soil, six miles from the Lavaca River mouth near Victoria. La Salle Day was observed in Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Marquis la Salle
la Salle
Lavaca River
Victoria
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Old Moulton
Lavaca
Novobhrad
Catholic Aid Society
Moulton, Texas
Studebaker
Bettie Doehring
Platovia
J. G. Guenther
Marion
Cuero
Charles Vogt
Suanday
John Bucek
Frank Jilek
Joe C. Kopecky
Ammanesville
Hila Mary Lobpreis
Ed. Lobpreis
Rev. F
Catholic Church
R. E. Kirk
Inez
Master Clay
Yoakum
Chas. Kaase
Edwin Kaase
Bertha Kaase
Edward Boehm
Elo Kehrenkamp
Vladike Boehm
Joe Muras
Smithville
Bastrop
Frank Mikulik
Eagle
the Eagle
Frauen Verein
Moulton School
Colquitt
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