Lavaca County Census Finds Corn Acreage Jump in 1934
The 1935 Federal Farm Census preliminary report shows Lavaca County Texas harvested nearly 11 000 more corn acres in 1934 than 1929 with 58 021 acres and 91 . Production fell to 591 736 bushels in 1934 from 956 538 in 1929 due to lower yields about 10 vs over 20 bushels per acre.
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Lavaca County
Texas
William L. Austin
Bureau of the Census
Department of Commerce
Lavaca
Mrs Magdalene Dreyer Rites Held at Shiner
Funeral services for Mrs Magdalena Dreyer 92 were held here Wednesday with Rev. Richard Schuetze officiating. She leaves five sons Henry Slayton Herman Yoakum A. O. El Paso Julius Ed this city. two daughters Mrs Theo Rogge and Mrs Walter V. Manchen here. 42 grandchildren and 48 great grandchildren.
Who Can Vote Poll Tax and Exemption Rules
The notice outlines voting eligibility rules for 1936 voters. It requires poll tax payment before February 1 and exemption certificates for those who reach 21 during 1936 or will turn 21 this year. It also states that persons aged 61 or older on January 1, 1986 are exempt from needing certificates to vote.
Now's The Time Subscriptions Still Due
The Eagle appeals to readers in arrears to settle accounts now. It costs money to publish and pay staff, and without payment the paper cannot continue delivering to your home. The newspaper urges timely renewal to keep delivering to your fireside.
Movwlton Volunteer Fire Department Holds First 1936 Meeting
The Movwlton Volunteer Fire department held its first 1936 meeting at the American Legion Hall. President F T Fehrenkamp stepped down after four years, handing the gavel to O F Knapper. Officers named include Vla dik Boehm vice president W 4 Pundt chief Lee Jarosek assistant chief, Howard Durlek secretary William Miculka treasurer A H Falkenberg chaplain. A April 18 firemen ball was approved if Herman Park Hall is secured, with a three member committee Dr Oscar A Darilek chairman Fred F Pehrenkamp and Donald Booting to arrange. A finance committee was named Victor O Fehrenkamp chairman Vladik Boehm Ad Ermis. Wm J Meyer transfer from active to honorary list granted.
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Movwlton Volunteer
American Legion Hall
F. T. Fehreckamp
O.F. Knaper
Fehrenkamp
Vladik Boehm
W. 4. Pundt
Lee Jarosek
Howard
Oscar A. Darilek
Fred F. Pehrenkamp
Donald Booting
Victor O. Fehrenkamp
Ad. Ermis
Wm.j. Meyer
Mrs R Jaeggins on the Sick List
The Eagle reports Mrs R Jaeggins is on the sick list. News notes her illness and asks readers to send best wishes.
Mrs. Charles Seekamp Visits J. C. Kopecky Home
Mrs Seekamp of Kil ere is visiting the home of J C Kopecky. The brief note records a domestic social visit between local residents, with no further event details.
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Charles Seekamp of
Kilere
J. C. Kopecky
Kopecky Sisters Visit Weekend in Gonzales
Miss Ruth Kopecky of Gonzales visited with Miss Eunice Kopecky Sunday, sharing a day of social call and family time in the town.
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Ruth Kopecky
Gonzales
Eunice Kopecky
Mrs J Jaeggli Visits Austen Daughter
Mrs. J Jaeggli aged 17 is in Austin visiting her daughter, Miss Annie Laurie Jaeggi.
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Mrs. J
Jaeggli
Austin
Annie Laurie Jaeggi
Missen Hele Marguerite Boehm Vivian Riske Visit San Antonio
Missen Hele Marguerite Boehm and Vivian Riske visited in San Antonio on Sunday, sharing time at a local event and meeting residents during the weekend gathering.
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Missen Hele
Marguerite Boehm
Vivian Riske
San Antonio
Mrs Cordes and Riske Visit Relatives in Central Texas
Mrs B H Cordes of Yoakum visited Moulton last week to see Mrs Ed Kolar and other relatives. Mrs Charles O Riske left for Hallettsville Sunday to spend the week with Mr and Mrs Owen Brown.
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B. H. Cordes of
Yoakum
Moulton
Ed. Kolar
Charles O. Riske
Hallettsville
Owen Brown
Shiner Family Visits Moulton on Weekend Business
Mr and Mrs John Steffek and their daughter Miss Gertrude of Shiner spent Saturday in Moulton on business.
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John Steffek
Gertrude
Shiner
Moulton
Schodde Family Visits San Antonio Kin This Weekend
R. H. Schodde and sons Henry David and Rudolph Lamar from San Antonio spent the past weekend visiting their relatives here.
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R. H. Schodde and Sons
Henry David and
Rudolph Lamar
San Antonio
Johnsons Return From Pasadena For New Year's Classic
C. T. and Carlton Johnson returned from Pasadena California where they attended the Stanford S M U football classic on New Year's Day.
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C. T
Carlton Johnson
Pasadena
California
Stanford
Baur brothers visit relatives in Moulton area
Royce and Clifford Baur of Lolita visited relatives and friends in Moulton last week. They are sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ad Baur and former residents of Moulton. County Superintendent and Mrs. Charles W. McDonald of Hallettsville were in Moulton last Thursday for business matters and to greet friends.
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Royce
Clifford Baur
Lolita
Mrs
Ad. Baur
Moulton
Charles W. McDonald
Hallettsville
Hudsons Visit Relatives in Houlton and Houston
Mr and Mrs R A Hudson of Houston were in Houlton last weekend visiting Mr and Mrs Ed Kolar and other relatives Mrs B H Corden joined them in Houston for a visit
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R. A. Hudson
Houston
Houlton
Ed Kolar
B. H. Corden
Mrs Wenzel Richter Buried in Moulton Cemetery
Mrs. Wenzel Richter died January 7 after a lingering illness. Funeral held February 9 from the home of her son Postmaster W K Richter and wife at 2:30 pm, interment in Moulton Public Cemetery. Survived by four children 22 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. husband died 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenzel Richter
Moulton
W. K. Richter
Moulton Public Cemetery
A. H. Falkenberg
Zion’s Lutheran Church
Richter
Mueller
Europe
Texas
Henkhaus
Dickson School
Old Moulton
Rosa Giesbers
LaGrange
John F. Richter
Near Waelder
Annie Tobala
West, Texas
The
Eagle
Sanderford Announces Candidacy for Texas Governor
State Senator Roy Sanderford of Belton announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for Texas governor. He calls for a retail sales tax and cuts in government spending.
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Roy Sanderford
Belton
Texas
Texas Centennial Exposition season ticket gratitude
The Eagle editor and a Dallas lady express thanks to A. Weber general manager of the Texas Centennial Exposition for a 1936 season ticket to the Exposition Grounds.
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The
Eagle
A. Weber
Dallas
Exposition
Candidates Announce in Gonzales County
At the start of the year five candidates entered the race in Gonzales County. Incumbent district clerk Q M Griffin seeks re election with Rupert C Reid also running. County commissioner candidate B B Hindman seeks another term with Jim F Wood and T R Skinner entering the race.
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Gonzales
Q. M. Griffin
Rupert C. Reid
B. B Hindman
Jim F. Wood
T. R. Skinner
Auto Fatalities Reach All Time High in 1935
National Safety Council tabulation in Chicago shows motor vehicle deaths at about 86,400 for 1935, up 1 percent from 1934 when 86,101 fatalities were recorded.
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National Safety Council
Chicago
Lavaca County Marriage Licenses Rise in 1936
County Clerk J F Bozka reports 299 marriage licenses issued in Lavaca county in 1936. September and October lead with 41 and 45 licenses. This compares to 229 in 1934, an increase of 70 licenses.
Lavaca County Beer Licenses Reported
Lavaca County reports 51 applications for 1936 beer licenses with 46 retailers 4 distributors and 1 manufacturer issued licenses according to County Judge August W Janszen.
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Hallettsville
August W. Janszen
Lavaca County
Moulton Beb Katz Lose To Gonzales 39 19
The Moulton High School Beb Katz fell to Gonzales on Tuesday night with a 39 to 19 score. Gonzales dominated the game, securing the lead early and maintaining it throughout.
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Moulton
Beb Katz
Gonzales
Allred indicates possible extraordinary session on pensions
Governor James V. Allred said on Tuesday a decision would come soon on calling an extraordinary legislative session to raise funds for old age pensions.
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Austin
James V. Allred
Legion Commander Murphy to Visit Texas Next Month
National Commander Ray Murphy of the American Legion will visit Texas next month with an itinerary to be announced later.
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Ray Murphy
American Legion
Texas
Zion's Lutheran Church Elects Board Members and Officers
The annual congregational meeting re elected W H Sehodde and Fred Pietsch to the church board William Hillmer takes George von Lienen’s place on the board and becomes treasurer Pietsch and Walter Haas are re elected superintendent and assistant superintendent of the Moulton Sunday School Von Lienen is re elected organist New members admitted include Mr and Mrs Frank Lehnert Mr and Mrs Eddie Bauer Johnnie Wachtendorf and Hugo Fisbeck.
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Zion’s Lutheran Church
W.H. Sehodde
Fred Pietsch
William Hillmer
George von Lienen
Hillmer
Walter A. Haas
Moulton
Texas Vastness and Water Use Noted
The notes claim Texas covers one fifth of the United States area and London uses about 800 million gallons of water daily. It also mentions the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas hosting 136 bird species.
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Texas
United States
London
Rio Grande Valley
Enthusiasm for Roosevelt Speech Fatal to Local Woman
Mrs Mary J Beyers a 78 year old prominent resident of Pana Illinois died while listening intently to President Roosevelt's radio address. She collapsed in her chair and passed away immediately.
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Pana
Isl
Roosevelt
Mary J Beyers
Beyers
Lavaca County Parole Board Names Chairman and Members
Dr. Paul Renger of Hallettsville is named chairman of the Lavaca County Parole Board. Other members include J. J. Jaeggli of Moulton Theodore Rogge of Shiner L. H. Meinert and Charles Burt of Hallettsville.
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Paul Renger
Hallettsville
Lavaca County
Home Demonstration Work In Lavata Co 1936 Summary
Statistics show Lavata county 4 H club and women’s club activity in 1936. 29 club girls produced 27,777 pounds of vegetables and canned 4,143 quarts valued at 1,005.93. Fresh vegetables used valued 1,314.47 and sold 2,122. Total 2,341.62. Eighty-one girls made 186 dresses 12 nice dresses 5 coats 166 undergarments and pajamas 4 renovated garments 61 hat racks 36 shoe racks valued 59.90. Two new clothes closets built and 3 remodeled. Women’s clubs canned 638,553 quarts valued 16,979.15 and cured 4,648 pounds of meat. Total canned and stored food valued 61,232.08. More varieties and improved quality of canned goods. 36 pantries built or reworked and 1,607 feet of shelving added. Wardrobe work: 198 foundation patterns and 1,640 garments valued 2,456.65. Twelve demonstrators kept clothing accounts and 15 closets built or reworked.
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Lavata
4-H Club
Paul H Fertsch To Run Again For County Attorney
Hallettsville official bus iness visit to Moulton includes announcement of candidacy to succeed himself as county attorney in the upcoming primary. The Eagle will publish the formal declaration in a future edition.
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Paul H Fertsch
Paul H. Fersch
Hallettsville
Moulton
the Eagle
Mertsch
The
Eagle
Flatonia Woman Dies After Short Illness
Flatonia Tex Jan 3 Mrs John Surman 66 died at her country home after a short illness. A pioneer citizen of the Prabha neighborhood she was buried Thursday in the Catholic Cemetery with Rev Father Anders officiating. Her husband and several children survive.
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Flatonia
Tex
John Surman
Ciizen
Prabha
Anders
Supreme Court Rules AAA Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court votes six to eight ruling AAA unconstitutional. Congress must find a substitute to continue the farm program.
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United States Supreme Court
Congress of the
United States
Drivers License Law Enters Effect in February
The drivers license law takes effect February 14 and requires every car owner and any person who intends to drive the car to visit the tax collector's office to obtain a driver's license before April 1, 1986.
Niebuhr Family Moves to Moulton Balhorn Cottage
Louis A. Niebuhr and family longtime Oak Grove residents now reside in Moulton occupying the Balhorn cottage on Front Street. Welcome notes their relocation to the town.
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Louis A. Niebuhr
Oak Grove
Moulton
Balhorn
Front Street
Mrs Christina Boehm Dies in Breslau at 71
Christina Boehm aged 71 died at Breslau on January 2. Burial followed January 3 at Breslau Cemetery with Rev. A H Falkenberg officiating. Surviving are five sons and one daughter, 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters. She lived in Komensky for years. The Eagle extends sympathy to the family.
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Christina Boehm
Breslau
A. H. Falkenberg
Komensky
Centennial Ad Buzz Spurs Texas 100th Birthday Campaign
Governor James V. Allred leading thousands of Texans used the football classic to promote Centennial celebrations. The crowd seized every chance to tell Western cousins about Texas one hundredth birthday events this year.
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Texas
California
James V. Allred
Gonzales Court Opens January Term With Local Officials
Gonzales district court session opened Monday with Judge Lester Holt of Hallettsville presiding. District Attorney R. A. Weinert of Seguin and County Attorney Denver B. Perkins attended the January term of Gonzales County court.
Komensky P T A Sets Meeting for Friday Night
The Komensky Parent Teacher Association will hold its regular meeting on Friday night January 10.
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Komensky Parent-Teacher Association
Legion Enrolls Quota for Ninth District Posts
Geier Merrem Post No. 892 of Moulton is one of four posts in the Ninth district to enroll their quota for 1936. The other posts meeting quota are in La Grange Round Top and Wharton.
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Geier—Merrem
Moulton
Grange
Round Top
Wharton
Tax forms sent by Austin revenue office
The internal revenue office at Austin has issued income tax return forms with a filing deadline of March 16. Returns filed after this date may incur penalties.
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Internal Revenue Office
Austin
Moulton Boys Fall to Flatonia 29–23 in Hard Fought Game
Moulton High School boys basketball played a close, hard fought game but lost to Flatonia 29 to 23 Monday night. The Wildcats battled throughout with several tied moments and a tight second half.
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Moulton High School
Flatonia
Texans urged to buy American Legion Texas Centennial Coin
The notice encourages purchasing an American Legion Texas Centennial Coin for every Texan, stating now is the time to buy one or more.
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American Legion
Open Repair Shop Serves Local Area in Vacated J. & S. Garage
W. A. Schreiber and Alvin Hajek have opened a general repair shop in the building recently vacated by the J. & S. Garage, serving neighborhood customers with automotive and general repair work.
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W. A. Schreiber
Alvin Hajek
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Magdalene Dreyer
Sanderford
Lavaca Beer Licenses
Allied Studies
Legion
Murphy
Lavata Co
AAA
Gonzales District Court
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