Baursville P. T. A. Enrolls More Members
The Baursville Parent-Teacher Association held a January meeting with a large turnout. A Harmonica band and Baursville orchestra provided entertainment while guests from Hallettsville and Halliday spoke on education. The group added seven new members, reaching 83, and noted ongoing community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baursville Parent-Teacher Association
Harmonica
Baursville
P.T. A
W. H. Turk
Hallettsville
Wm. Biggs
Halliday
William Turk
Biggs
Turk
Mrs Emmille Wolf Dies at Dilworth
Mrs Emmille Wolf aged 85 died at Dilworth on Wednesday January 9 and was buried Thursday afternoon in Gonzales City Cemetery. She leaves four children John Kostibel of Pittsburg PA Frank Wolf of Gonzales Mrs Agnes Semersky of Dilworth Mrs Emmille Foyt of West and Mrs Mariana Petras of Dilworth. A native of Austria she came to Texas 85 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmille Volf
Dilworth
Gonzales City
Austria
Texas
27000 Persons Killed By Autos in 1928
Chicago January 15 Approximate 27000 persons were killed by automobiles in the United States in 1928 according to the National Safety Council in a statement. The figure shows a 5 percent rise from 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
National Safety Council
Plans for Negro minstrel to aid school orchestra
Discussion follows on staging a negro minstrel to raise money for the school orchestra. The ensemble has 14 members with several beginners, as reported by the school reporter.
John D. Curry Laid to Rest
Funeral services for John D. Curry aged 88 were held under Moulton Lodge No 298 A F and A M. Interment followed at Thompson Cemetery. A Confederate veteran born in Alabama he lived in Texas since the Civil War and leaves three sons and four daughters. He was a Mason for 58 years and is mourned by family across Dilworth Ben Arnold Shiner Austin and Rowena. The Gonzales Confederate monument was draped in his memory.
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John D. Curry
Dilworth
Moulton Lodge No
Thompson Ceme
Tery
Curry
Alabama
Texas
Gonzales
William Ogston
J. M. Smith
Ben Arnold
R. J. McCaskel
Hicks
Alber
Seidenberger
Shiner
John P Curry
Austin
Did You Know Texas Pilot Counts and Other Facts
The item lists varied historical statistics including 218 licensed pilots in Texas in 1928, a 64 below zero thermometer in Quebec, opening of the Cascade tunnel in Washington, a 350000 Indian population, 100000 American children paying tuition, 28842 business failures, 1145922 bales of cotton exported in December, and Reno Eikenrodt of Seguin as the only Republican Texas house member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno Eikenrodt of
Seguin
Texas
House of Representatives
Miller and Gieptner Couple Wed in Schulenburg
Vernon Miller and Miss Anita Gieptner were married at the Catholic church in Schulenburg Monday morning with Rev. F. X. Wolf officiating. The groom is from Hallettsville and the bride from Schulenburg. they will reside in Hallettsville.
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Vernon Miller
Anita Gieptner
Schulenburg
F. X. Wolf
Otto Miller
Hallettsville
E. A. Gieptner
Emil Gieptner
Moulton
Mrs W P Hobby Dies At Houston
Mrs W P Hobby wife of former Governor W P Hobby died at her Houston home Monday morning. Her body rests in Glenwood Cemetery Houston Tuesday afternoon. Both Texas House and Senate adjourned Monday to honor her memory.
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W. P. Hobby
Houston
Glenwood
Texas
Construction Work On Highway Progress Report
Construction on Moulton's link of Highway No. 109 from Fayette County line to Shiner precinct began Monday. The grading and drainage structures contract was awarded to Gene Ward on December 17 for 58,878 dollars and work is to be completed in 150 working days.
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Moulton
Fayette County
Shiner Commissioner
Gene Ward
Moulton Hatchery Opens January 19Under New Management
The Moulton Hatchery will begin operation on January 19 under the management of W. F. Eilert of Moulton. The first setting is scheduled for Monday, January 21. A quarter page advertisement appears elsewhere in this issue of The Moulton Eagle.
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Moulton Hatchery
W. F. Eilert
Moulton
Moulton Eagle
Time Saving Meals From Canned Goods For Quick Dinners
A simple plan for busy afternoons uses canned meats and fish to cut prep time. The suggested menu includes Tuna Fish au Gratin Buttered Peas Boiled Potatoes Hot Biscuits and Jelly Tomato and Lettuce Salad Fruit Compote Cookies and a cheese sauce baked with tuna.
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Ano
Fort Worth Church and Annex Destroyed by Fire
The First Baptist Church and its Sunday School annex in Fort Worth were destroyed by a Saturday morning fire, causing an estimated loss around 300000 dollars. No injuries were reported, and cause is under investigation.
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Fort Worth
First Baptist Church
Subscribers Honored For Subscriptions
The Eagle thanks readers for payments since the last report naming Mrs. Jordan Boehm John Seidel Mrs. F Raab B von Lienen Tom Picha Joachim Siems J R Jasek Ed Henrichs Annie Brom Joe Faltisek and Wm H J Wenske all of Moulton Shiner LaGrange and San Antonio.
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Eagle
Jordan Boehm
Moulton
John Seidel
San Antonio
F. Raab
Shiner
B. von Lienen
Tom Picha
Joachim Siems
J. R. Jasek
Ed. Henrichs
Annie Brom
LaGrange
Joe Faltisek
H. J. Wenske
Koester Child Baptized in Lutheran Church
Earl Jerome Koester, son of Mr and Mrs Henry F Koester of Moulton, was baptized Sunday morning with Rev A H Falkenberg officiating. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Martin Ziehe of Seguin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Jerome Koester
Henry F. Koester
Moulton
A. H. Falkenberg
Martin Ziehe
Seguin
Birth Announcement for Raymond Joe Berkenhoff
A son named Raymond Joe Berkenhoff was born to Mr and Mrs Pius Berkenhoff on Saturday January 12.
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Pius Berkenhoff
Raymond Joe
Oak Grove P T A Reports Growth and Postponed Play
The Oak Grove P T A notes 99 active members after a recent meeting held January 11 with several absentees due to illness. The group postponed Fingerprints a Play because of local sickness and hints at a Forty two party with oats and coffee and thanks Moulton M store for coffee donations.
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Oak Grove P. T. A
Moulton
Moody and Miller Inaugurated in Texas Tuesday
Governor Dan Moody and Lieutenant Governor Barry Miller were sworn in for two year terms Tuesday before the Texas House and Senate. Chief Justice C M Cureton of the supreme court administered the oath. There was no inaugural ball this year.
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Dan Moody
Barry Miller
Texas
House
Senate
C. M. Cureton
Supreme Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ht. J. Koester
Moulton, Texas
Baursville P
T. A
Emmille Wolf
State Bank OF
O, Buescher F
J. Wagner Dickson Green
William Hillmer Gee, von Lienen
O, Buescher
F. J. Wagner
Dickson Green
Geo. von Lienen
Louis A, Mig
Jno
M. Meiners
Quebec
Cascade Tunnel
State of
Washington
Moulton Motor Co
Oak Grove
Ness
Moody and Miller
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Adam Brown Hunter
Community Bank
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