Birthday Celebrations Across Oak Grove Families
On Friday night a jolly crowd gathered at Frank Dierschke's home to honor Mrs. Dierschke on her birthday with eats drinks games and conversation. Saturday night relatives surprised Mrs. Anton Raab at her home for her birthday with customary games and refreshments. Sunday evening relatives met at Frank Fishbeck's Peach Creek home for Mrs. Fishbeck's birthday with pleasant conversation and choice eats and drinks. Jeff January 12 1926.
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Frank Dierschke
Mrs. Dierschke
Anton Raab
Frank Fishbeck
Peach Creek
Mrs. Fishbeck
Jeff
Road Bond Election Set for County Road Link
Road District No 10 in Vayette county schedules February 9 election to issue bonds for the construction of the Cis tern's link on the Smithville to Yoakum Highway. Supporters urge completion of the good work. Ensure public progress continues.
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Vayette County
Smithville
Yoakum
Lutheran Church Services In Moulton This Week
German services in Moulton Sunday at 10 30 in the morning with English services in Moulton Sunday night at 7 o'clock.
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Moulton
Lavaca County Farm Census 1925 Figures Released
The 1925 Lavaca county farm census from the Commerce Department shows farm numbers dropping from 4149 in 1920 to 3955 in 1925. White operated farms fall from 8612 to 3438, colored farms from 587 to 502, owner operators from 2179 to 1975, tenants nearly unchanged, cattle and other livestock down, and bearing pecan trees rising from 8123 in 1919 to 25910 in 1925.
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Lavaca County
Department of Commerce
Washington, D. C
Aged Lady Dies At Flatonia
Mrs E. L. D. Snell, age 90, a respected Flatonia resident, died Tuesday morning January 28. Burial was held in Flatonia the following day. She is survived by five sons and one sister.
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E. L. D. Snell
Flatonia
Death Claims Mrs. F. H. Koester Sr In Moulton
Mrs. F H Koester Sr longtime resident of Moulton died Sunday night January 10 of heart failure. Funeral services were held Tuesday at her home with Rev J Holm of the Lutheran church officiating and interment in Boursville cemetery. She was born July 25 1851 in Freisburg Colorado county and aged 74 years 5 months 16 days. Survived by husband F H Koester and eleven children including Mrs George Baur Henry Charles Fred William Louis Ismil Frank Mrs F G Niemeyer Mrs John Hilertidden and Mrs a af Waelder. Pallbearers were Henry Wachtendorf B H Cordes E A Juengermann D Fisbeck Henry Krueger and G J Bohnenkamp. The funeral drew many from distant points to pay last respects.
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Moulton
F. H. Koester
Koester
Boursville
J. Holm
Lutheran Church
Henry Wachtendorf
B. H. Cordes
E. A. Juengermann
D. Fisbeck
Henry Krueger
G. J. Bohnenkamp
Lavaca County
George Baur
Henry
Charles
Fred
William
Louis
Ismil
Frank
Skidmore
F. G. Niemeyer
Seguin
John Hilert Lidden
A Af Waelder
Subscription Readers Fund Subscriptions
The Eagle thanks readers for subscription payments since the last report listing W. H. Pundt J.R. Jasek Emil Darilek BE Gieptner W. G. Goetz Emil Bauer Roman Wotipka John Thompson Joe Pavlicek Joe F. Gold K W Apts Adolph Mraz Charles F Mang Herman Wehmeyer all from Moulton Shiner Flatonia Gonzales or Dilworth localities.
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Eagle
W. H. Pundt
Moulton
J.R. Jasek
Emil Darilek
BE. Gieptner
W. G. Goetz
Shiner
Emil Bauer
Flatonia
Roman Wotipka
John Thompson
Dilworth
Joe Pavlicek
Joe F. Gold
K. W. Apts
Adolph Mraz
Charles F. Mang
Gonzales
Herman Wehmeyer
Gum chewing costs in Houston and Texas bank activity
Houston residents spend over 200000 dollars yearly on chewing gum. Texas hosts 842 state banks currently operating. Ford's 1925 output reached 2108588 motor vehicles, reflecting vast industrial capacity.
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Houston
Texas
Oil Well Drilling Boom Reported in Texas 1925
In 1925 Texas saw a surge of oil exploration with 5154 wells drilled across the state. The activity reflected intense development in oil fields and growing industrial capacity, shaping regional energy output and employment.
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Texas
Wagener Announces Candidacy for County Commissioner
Louis Wagener of Shiner declares for the office of county commissioner for Precincts 3 and 7. He notes his prior service and familiarity with all duties of the position.
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Louis Wagener
Shiner
Wagner
Born to Jim Kocian and Frank Gray families
Mr and Mrs Jim J Kocian Route One welcomed a son named Theofil Silvin. Mr and Mrs Frank Gray celebrate the arrival of a baby girl.
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Jim J. Kocian
Route One
Theofil Silvin
Mrs. Frank Gray
Moulton High Sets Promotion Rules And New Library Additions
Moulton High School requires a seventy percent general average and fifty percent on midterms or finals for promotion. A year end exam is given if requirements are not met. New library titles include Ibsen Ghosts and A Doll House Lady Gregory Seven Short Plays Barrie Quality Street and Admiral Crichton. Robert Kotzebue joins Galveston Dry Goods Company night school. Myrtle Young, from San Antonio, enrolls in eighth grade.
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Moulton High School
Ibsen
Lady Gregory
Barrie
Admiral Crichton
Robert Kotzebue
Galveston Dry Goods Company
Myrtle Young
San Antonio
Tax Assessor J F Munsch Visits Moulton Area
County Tax Assessor J F Munsch and deputy Eric Turk from Hallettsville work three days in Moulton handling current year real estate duties. They were kept very busy during the visit.
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J. F Munsch
Eric Turk
Hallettsville
Moulton
Schoenig Visits San Antonio Early This Week
L. C. Schoenig travelled to San Antonio during the first part of the week, returning with reports and engagements tied to his current assignments.
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L. C. Schoenig
San Antonio
Local visitors and departures noted in Moulton area
Mrs W C Dunn of Waurika Oklahoma visits her mother Mrs M Schoenig in Moulton. Mr and Mrs A Moellenberndt leave for Giddings and Carmine to visit relatives. Mrs F T Fehrenkamp travels to Gonzales to see daughter Mrs George Bargmann. Mr and Mrs G L McMaster of Yoakum visit R B Papacek family. Fehrenkamp and Nachlinger families and Uilmanns visit in Shiner. Stavinoha family departs for Weimar. Mrs E A Stalmach from Smitville visits at John Mladenka home. she previously taught locally. Harvey Louis Fehrenkamp turns eleven with a birthday party and refreshments. Charles F Mang of Gonzales with Southland Life Insurance in Moulton for business after attending New Orleans Agents Roundup.
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E. A. Stalmach
Smitville
John Mladenka
Charles F. Mang
Gonzalds
Southland Life Insurance Company
Moulton
Mr. Mane
New Orleans
Schwartz Havel Nuptials at Moulton Aboard
Otto J. Schwartz and Martha Havel wed at a Moulton church on January 6 with Rev. Opp officiating. Relatives attended a sumptuous dinner at the bride’s home. The groom hails from near Moravia and the bride is daughter of John and Mrs Havel of near Moulton. They will reside in San Angelo. The Eagle extends best wishes for a long and happy life.
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Otto J. Schwartz
Martha Havel
Moulton
Opp
Moravia
John Havel
San Angelo
Eagle
Lavaca County Opens Political Season With Candidacies
F J Butschek files for renomination as county commissioner Precincts 2 and 3. Rally for county offices seen this year. Three candidates vie for Lavaca tax collector: Henry J Schornack the incumbent, J V Prasek, and F K Bucek, all of Hallettsville. Additional announcements expected soon.
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Lavaca County
Henry J. Schornack
J. V. Prasek
F. K. Bucek
Hallettsville
Car Registration Fees Due Before February First
The State Highway Department announces that car registration fees must be paid by February 1. A twenty five percent penalty will be added after January 31.
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State Highway Department
Look for site for new tourist park after highway
With highway secured, officials consider locations for a new tourist park. The plan aims to boost regional visitation and economic growth by offering themed attractions near the route.
Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein Elects Officers
The Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein elected Mire. K. Richter as president and Mrs. George von Lienen as vice president. G. J. Bohnenkamp is secretary treasurer and Miss Lenora Wansten serves as press reporter. The next meeting will be at Luther Hall on Thursday February 4 with hostesses Mrs. F. Wilks Mrs. George von Lienen and Mrs. M. Schoenig.
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Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein
Mire.k. Richter
George von Lienen
G. J. Bohnenkamp
Lenoran Wansten
Verein
Luther Hall
F. Wilks
M. Schoenig
Wagner Hosts 42 Club Evening With Prizes
Mr and Mrs F J Wagner entertained the 42 Club on Wednesday Jan 6 with seven tables of play. Mrs Edwin Jaeggli won the ladies prize a colored glass fruit bowl. Mrs Milton Meiners took the booby a powder puff. John Cinadr won the men prize an Eversharp pencil. J St Jaeggli captured the booby in pencil. Refreshments of cake sandwiches and cocoa served.
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F. J. Wagner
Edwin Jaeggli
Milton Meiners
John Cinadr
J. ‘St. Jaeggli
Independent Mutual Association opens in Moulton
F. L. Filipp, manager of the Independent Mutual Association of Moulton, has set headquarters in the William F. Oehl building on Front Street and will fix up policies for those who wish to join this local group.
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F. L. Filipp
Independent Mutual Association of
Moulton
William F. Oehl
Front Street
Bridge Club Hostess Named for Tuesday Gathering
Mrs. Erich Brunkenhoefer hosted the Bridge Club last Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Milton Meiners posted the high score. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Otho Casey.
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Erich Brunkenhoefer
Milton Meiners
Otho Casey
Big Farm Meet in Dallas Set for January Conference
George B. Terrell of Austin and Texas agriculture commissioners plan a state wide conference in Dallas on January 28. The meeting aims to form plans to improve agricultural conditions across the state.
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Texas
George B. Terrell
Austin
Commissioners Agriculture of Texas
Dallas
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State Bank
Oak Grove
Lutheran Church News
Guenther Hospital
A.M. Kotzebue
J. G. Guenther
Annie Brom
Ford
Wagener
Moulton School Notes
W.C. Dunn
Waurika, Oklahoma
City
Mrs. A. Moellenberndt
Giddings and
Carmine
F. T. Fehrenkamp
George Bargmann
G. L. Mc
R. B. Papacek
Family Sunday
Louis Fehrenkamp
Henry Fehrenkamp
Adolph Nachlinger
Uilmann
J.E. Stavinoha
Weimar
Harvey Louis
the Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Moulton, Texas
F. J. Butschek
Frauen Verein
Bridge Club
Big Farm
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