Sixth Grade Entertainment Postponed Assembly
Public School notes a postponed sixth grade assembly due to weather. Students study hard for midterm examinations set for Thursday and Friday this week with expectations of a pleasant morning ahead.
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1930
Page
1
Hallettsville Brahmas Beat Moulton In County Clash
Hallettsville on their home floor edged Moulton 23 to 16 in a tight contest decided in the final period. Moulton fought with no substitutes and one regular sidelined by illness as Hallettsville moved to two wins and no losses in county standings, with a rematch set for January 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville Brahmas
Moulton Bobkats
Hallettsville
Moulton
Shiner
Waggoner Ranch spans vast Texas counties and Rhode Island size
The Waggoner Ranch across Wilbarger Archer Wichita Baylor Foard and Knox counties covers about 512000 acres or over 800 square miles, roughly two thirds of Rhode Island and one third of Delaware. A Hayden Co lime plant on the Houston Ship Channel now produces 106 tons daily from oyster shells, one of the largest U S facilities and the only plant using oyster shells exclusively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waggoner
Wilbarger, Archer
Wichita, Baylor, Foard
Knox Counties
Rhode Island
Delaware
Hayden Co
Houston Ship Channel
United States
School House Burns near Waelder Texas
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the freme school building of the Andrews Chapel School District two miles east of Waelder at an early hour Saturday morning. It was a new structure about two years old. no one was present and it was nearly burned when found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waelder
Texas
Freme
Andrews Chapel
County Surveyor Candidate Enters Race
F W Hons of near Moulton announces his candidacy for county surveyor pending the Democratic primary in July. 47 years old, he has lived in La Vac a county about 30 years, taught eight years, and has done surveyor work for years. The Eagle submits his candidacy to voters for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Hons
Moulton
The
Eagle
Hons
Lavaca County
Publisher's Father Dies at 75 in Local Notice
T. G. Bell Sr. died January 8 at age 75, father of T. G. Bell Jr. publisher of Wael der New Era. Burial was held January 5 at Mount Sharp Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Bell
T. G. Bell, Jr
The
Waelder New Era
Mount Sharp
The 1929 U.S. corn crop estimate
The United States Department of Agriculture puts the 1929 corn harvest at 2 191 135 000 bushels. It marks the smallest crop since 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Miller Couple Welcome Little Girl in City
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Miller of this city rejoice over the birth of a daughter born Monday January 18 in a family announcement highlighting the new arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Miller
Moody to Open Legislature Special Session in January
Governor Dan Moody has called a special session of the legislature to convene in Austin on Monday January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Moody
Austin
John Stulken Dies at 86 in Hallettsville Area
John Stulken aged 86 died at his home near Hallettsville on Tuesday January 7. He was survived by six children and nine grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stulken
Hallettsville
Shiner Woman 72 Dies From Burns
Mrs. Elizabeth Mack, 72, died here from burns suffered at her home Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Elizabeth Mack
Subscriptions Thank Readers From The Eagle List
The Eagle expresses thanks to readers who have paid subscriptions since the last report. Tom Picha Moulton John Kubena Moulton Emil Darilek Moulton Joe Kubenka Jr Moulton L Novak Flatonia Mrs Jordan Boehm Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Eagle
Tom Picha
Moulton
John Kubena
Emil Darilek
Joe Kubenka, Jr
L. Novak
Flatonia
Jordan Boehm
Moulton Bobkats Beat Shiner in Close I League Clash
The Moulton Bobkats defeated the Shiner Commanches 18 to 14 on their home court, moving to second in the Inter scholastic League race. A. Schodde left with fouls, Casey and a Shiner player were banished for fighting after a tense third quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Bobkats
Shiner Commanches
Moulton
A. Schodde
Bobkats
Casey
Hallettsville
Finance committee meeting of P T A at Mrs Rehmer's home
The finance committee of the Parent Teacher Association will meet this Friday at 4 o clock in the afternoon at the home of Mrs Vince Rehmer, who serves as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Vince Rehmer
Texas Teachers' Association Plans Houston Convention
The annual Texas State Teachers Association convention will be held in Houston this year with dates to be selected at a future executive committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas State Teachers’ Association
Houston
Hart Runs For Sheriff Nomination in Gonzales County
F. S. Hart of Gonzales announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for sheriff of Gonzales County. Hart was reared in the Saturn community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Hart
Gonzales
Gonzales County
Mr. Hart
Saturn
Moulton to Open Talking Moving Picture Show
Victor Freytag and John Cinadr lease the Joe Bohuslav brick building on Front Street to launch a talking motion picture theater once remodeling and equipment installation are complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Freytag
John Cinadr
Joe Bohuslav
Front Street
Watchman's New Clock Boosts Town Insurance Savings
Charles O. Riske, night watch man, has received a brand new punch clock. The clock purchase means a significant saving on the town's insurance rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. Riske
Texas Schlastics and Local Visit Recap
Texas reports 1 431 152 scholastics enrolled in public schools. Mr and Mrs Rud Jaeggli visited Brenham last week with Mr and Mrs Herman Zschappe. Mrs Charles Lueke Mrs Joe C Wagner Mrs Leona Merrem and Miss Minnie Lueke visited Schulenburg Tuesday of last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Rud. Jaeggli
Brenham
Herman Zschappe
Charles Lueke
Joe C. Wagner
Leona Merrem
Minnie Lueke
Schulenburg
Davis White and Merrem Visit in Moulton
Mr. and Mrs. Davis White and Mr. E. T. Merrem of San Antonio were in Moulton Sunday visiting the home of Mrs. Leona Merrem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis White
E. T. Merrem
San Antonio
Moulton
Leona Merrem
Tax Assessors Turk and McCord in Moulton Visit
Tax Assessor E. A. Turk and assistant Collie McCord of Hallettsville were in Moulton last weekend to assess state and county taxes for the current year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Turk
Collie McCord
Hallettsville
Moulton
Hrnci Family Relocates to Corpus Christi for Creamery Work
Mr Julius Hrnci and his family, long time residents of Yoakum, have moved to Corpus Christi where Hrnci has taken a job with the Mistletoe Creameries. The move reflects a shift in employments within the dairy industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Hrnci
Yoakum
Corpus Christi
Hrnci
Mistletoe Creameries
Obituary of Frank Oehl at 85 in Moulton Texas
Frank Oehl died of heat failure at his Moulton home on January 8. Funeral and burial were in local Catholic Cemetery with Rev. Father Joseph Kopp officiating. He was born October 7, 1844 in Selisia Germany and came to Texas in 1881. Surviving are three children, twelve grandchildren, a sister, and a daughter-in-law among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Oehl
Moulton
Father Joseph Kopp
William Brosch
Peter Etlinger
F. L. Filipp
Jacob Cinadr
John Willberg
Rud. Filipp
Oehl
Selesia
Germany
Carolina Latzel
Texas
Flatonia
Bertha Oehl
John Schutz
August Oehl
Canada
Charley Kleiber
Winchester
Neitzler
Joplin
Missouri
Texas infrastructure and wealth highlights from early 20th century
Texas shows 494 residents earning over 50 000 yearly with 13 above 500 000. Texas granite adorns Eidison Building in New York and Roosevelt Memorial. By 1929 ports expansion may push Texas to lead in airports. Brazos drainage is largest basin, Colorado second. 11 691 miles of federal highways, many upgraded or varied surface types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Eidison
New York
Brazos
Colorado
Baursville P T A Enrolls Seventy Members
The Baursville Parent Teacher Association has enrolled seventy members for the current school year. The group will hold its monthly meeting at the Schene House this Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baursville
Parent-Teacher Association
Sche House
Facts About Humming Birds and National Metrics
The note lists humming birds flying up to 60 miles per hour and US airplane count near 10 000. It claims about 15 000 000 horses in the United States and estimates a census cost of 40 000 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bonded Texas Debt Per Capita Questioned in Report
A historical note questions Texas bonded indebtedness at about 72 cents per inhabitant, with context indicating estimates from a unit. The fragment hints at fiscal measurements and unit-based reporting of state indebtedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Frauen Verein elects officers for two local clubs
The Boursville Frauen Verein held its first 1930 meeting January 8 with Misses Helen Urban and Helen Kaase hosting. Officers named: E. Westerhoff president, R. Vogt Jr vice president, F. J. Butschek secretary, Helen Kaase treasurer, V. Rehmet press reporter. Committees set for Sick, Membership, Decorating. The Moulton Frauen Verein met January 9 at Luther Hall. next gathering February 6. Officers: A. H. Falkenberg president, G. von Lienen vice president, G. Bohnenkamp secretary, E. Boehm treasurer, Leona Merrem press reporter. New member Virgil Colcate joins. Committees appointed: Sick John C. Mueller and Albert Kobedans. Membership F. Wilks and Harry Wiedemann. Flower W. K. Richter and Louis Pietsch. Serving Leo Jaroszewski, Emil Jaroszewski, and Charles Kiobedans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boursville Frauen Verein
Helen Urban
Helen Kaase
E. Westerhoff
Rud. Vogt, Jr
F. J. Butschek
V. Rehmet
Hy. Wachtendorf
Otto Vogt
Moulton Frauen Verein
Luther Hall
A. H. Falkenberg
Geo. von Lienen
G. J. Bohnenkamp
Ed. Boehm, Jr
Leona Merrem
Virgil Colcate
County Supt. Frank Schoppe Seeks Re-election in Lavaca
The Eagle notes County Superintendent Frank Schoppe is a candidate to succeed himself, the first Lavaca county official to enter the 1930 political arena. All county officials except surveyor E. O. Meitzen plan re-election bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
Frank Schoppe
Schoppe
Lavaca
E. O. Meitzen
Card of Thanks for Frank Oehl
We sincerely thank all who assisted at the death of our father Frank Oehl. Special thanks to Rev Father Kopp for his comfort. The Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Oehl
Father Kopp
Spirit of Adventure Guides Airflight Pioneers
The passage praises the spirit of adventure and the push into the unknown marking American pioneering. It stresses community effort, urging businessmen and all members to contribute toward the voyage toward dawn and the betterment of mankind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airdome
Election Year Poll Tax Notice Urges Voter Qualification
The notice stresses this election year for U S Senate and House races plus state and local offices. It warns voters to pay the poll tax before February 1, noting only thirteen days remain to qualify and urging action today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Highway 109 work advancing in Flatonia link
Construction on Flatonia's link of Highway No 109 began last week and should finish in about 90 days. Molton's link has been state operated for months, Shiner's link nears takeover, and Yoakum's link contract will be set at the next State Highway Commission meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flatonia
Moulton
Shiner
Yoakum
State Highway Commission
Governor Moody to seek licensing of all vehicle operators
The matter of licensing every motor vehicle operator will be submitted to the special legislature session opening in Austin on January 20. Proponents say licensing would greatly reduce highway accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
Austin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Public School News
Legislature
State Bank OF
Moulton P.T. A
Teachers’ Convention
Hart
Watchman’s
Texas Schlastics
Mr. Frank Oehl
Frauen Verein
Merchants State Bank
Moulton, Texas
Community Bank
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