Lavaca Centennial Board Meeting Held in Hallettsville
A Lavaca County Centennial Board special meeting at Hallettsville High School on Sunday January 12 1936 included chairman Mrs Hilla F Lane and members Rep J J Olsen Mrs KE H Marek Dr C L Kopecky Supt Chas McDonald Supt Paul Boethel and others Discussed markers for Moulton Hallettsville Petersburg policy on site selection for markers publicity for Shiner and Yoakum celebrations and the Woodul Historical Essay Contest plans for county beautification and circularizing rules to rural schools sought recognition for winners and public notice.
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Lavaca
Lane
Shiner
J. T. Jaeggli
Moulton
Supt
Boethel
Kemp
Miss Spell
Hallettsville
Petersburg
State Office
Shiner Chamber of Commerce
Yoakum Chamber of Commerce
Yoakum
Kopecky
Marek
Simpson
McDonald
O. H. Bock
Hailettsville
Bock
Wolters
Woodul
County Advisory Board
S. A. Thulemeyer Buried Wednesday
Funeral services were held Wednesday for S. A. Thulemeyer a prominent resident of Shiner. Interment was in Shiner Cemetery. He was 63 years old and leaves his widow and daughter.
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S.A. Thulemeyer
Shiner
Death of King George V Triggers Heir to British Throne
King George V of England died Monday night after a four day illness. He was 70 years old. The Prince of Wales, 41, automatically became ruler of the British Empire. He is not married.
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George V of
England
Prince of Wales
Pay Your Poll Tax Before February First
Citizens urged to carry poll tax receipts for both men and women before February 1 in preparation for upcoming elections. Emphasizes duty to participate in important elections this year.
Moulton Merchant J T Jaeggli Ill at Shiner Hospital
The condition of J T Jaeggli a Moulton merchant is unchanged at Shiner Hospital as of Wednesday afternoon.
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J. T. Jaeggli
Moulton Merchant
Shiner Hospital
Centennial planned by Brenham American Legion on Texas Independence Day
H. L. Zschappel of Brenham says the Brenham American Legion Post is preparing a centennial celebration for March 2 Texas Independence Day. Governor James V. Allred is to speak with Burleson and other prominent Texans invited. The program features concerts and drills by noted Texas bands and a possible trip to Old Washington on the Brazos where the Texas Declaration of Independence was penned.
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H. L. Zschappel
Brenham
Moulton
Zsehappel
The
Eagle
American Legion Post
James V. Allred
Burlesco
Old Washington
Brazos
Moulton PTA Set to Convene Friday Afternoon
The Moulton Parent-teacher Association will meet at the schoolhouse Friday afternoon January 24. All members are urged to be present.
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Moulton
Parent-teacher Association
Home Talent Plays Wednesday at Moulton School Auditorium
Two home talent plays The Spinters Convention and The Chocolate Cream Wedding will be presented at the Moulton school auditorium on Wednesday night January 29 starting at 8 o'clock. Proceeds go to the Moulton Parent-Teacher Association. Attend for an enjoyable evening and support a worthy cause.
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Moulton
the Eagle
Moulton Parent-Teacher Association
Presidential Bee Starting to Buzz
The Republicans often mention possible presidential contenders including Senator William Borah of Idaho Governor Alf Landon of Kansas Colonel Frank Knox of Illinois United States Senator Arthur Vandenberg of Michigan and former President Herbert Hoover of California in early speculation.
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William E. Borah
Idaho
Alf Landon
Kansas
Frank Knox
Chicago
United States
Arthur Vandenberg
Michigan
Herbert Hoover
California
Fred Pfuhl Dies in Shiner After Lingering Illness
Fred Pfuhl a long time resident of Shiner died there Monday after a lingering illness at the age of 80.
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Fred Pfuhl
Shiner
Mr. Pfuhl
Mrs Frank Migl Buried Saturday
Mrs Frank Migl nee Helen Jilek died January 16 at Shiner hospital after a two week illness. Funeral from her home and St Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton with Rev Joseph Kopp officiating. Interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. She was 35 years, five months and 22 days. Survived by husband Frank Migl and three children. Also her parents, four brothers and seven sisters. The Eagle extends its sympathy to survivors.
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Frank Migl
Komensky
Shiner Hospital
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Moulton Catholic Cemetery
Joseph Kopp
Frank Mig
Frank Jilek, Sr
Moulton
Frank Jilek, Jr
Anton J. Jilek
Fredericksburg
Alfons Jilek
San Antonio
Millie Chlastak
Houston
Anton Stary
Adolph Vana
Joe C. Kopecky
Tom Picha
Jos. Pavlicek
Albina Jilek
Eagle
Kipling Dies at 70 A Famous British Writer
Rudyard Kipling died on Saturday January 18 at age 70. He was survived by his widow and a daughter.
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Rudyard Kipling
The Spinsters' Convention in 1890s Social Scene
A fragmented OCR list shows names and roles at a women’s society meeting titled The Spinsters' Convention. Women held titles such as President, Secretary, and Treasurer with assorted Dress Reform and social topics. The text also references speakers and performers including a Professor Makeover and a musical selection.
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Josephine Jane Green
Young Ladies Single Blessedness Debating Society
Clara Knipling
Priscilla Abigail Hodge
Adonne Stone Pally Jane Pratt
Frank Biehunko, Jr
Kandel Arm Ragges Coc
Anton Kolar
Belinda Bluegrass
Kolar Calamity
Jane Higgins
Frank Wagner
Rebecca Rachel Sharpe
Arthur Voigt
Mary Ann Fraddler
Herbert Fiedler
Jerusha Matilda Spriggins
Laura Diers
Patience Desire Mann
Flora Brown
Sophia Stuckup
Fred Fehrenkamp
Juliet Long
F. F. Heger
Betsy Bobbett
Josiah Allen
Lydia Koester Chenty
Biehunko
Cleopatra Belle Brown
Mariella Gerhold Rances
Chester Zitlman
Milton Meiners
Makeover
Wallace Casey
Edward Darilek
The Chocolate Cream Wedding at Liglypads Home
A playful mock wedding scene listing a bride Lulu Lilypad groom Hoopie Humbug and various colorful characters. The notice mentions a PTA benefit with admission ten and twenty five cents and a satirical cast of townsfolk and attendants.
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Lulu Lilypad
Punch Pansy Lilypad
Hoopie Humbug
Fiedler Rosebud Ramrod
Edward A. Davrilek Parson Panhandle
J. M. Meiners Dynamite
Earl Kotzebue
Sam Snitchem
Donald Bunting
Pete Paddlefoot
Hugo Giesbers
Phineous Nightshade
Pioneer Citizen Anton Knesek Dies at 85 in Schulenburg
Anton Knesek longtime Engle Schulenburg resident dies at home January 17 at 9 50 am after months of poor health. Funeral conducted at home church and grave February 9 30 am by Rev Father John Anders with burial in Praha Cemetery. Survived by nine children 24 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. last survivor of local Bohemian colony.
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Anton Knesek
Engle-Schulenburg
Father
Father John Anders
Praha Cy Solic
Wilbert
Herbert Kutae
Albert
Edgar Staha
Bennie
Frankie Klekar
Knesek
Frenstat
Moravia
Austria
Czecho-Slovakia
Texas
America
Colorado River
Ross Prairie
Fayette County
Carrie Klekar
Albert Kutae
Praha
Sydonia Knesek
Mr. Knesek
F. J. Knesek
Moulton
Annual Mask Bal The Hermana Verein Event
Annual Mask Ball coverage notes the Herman ee Verein event, with plans for a festive gathering and community participation as a traditional local celebration. Details remain partially readable, highlighting a cultural festivity and organizing committee involvement.
Births Reported in Local Notes
Born to Mr and Mrs Jno J Kozelsky near Moulton January 2 a boy named Franklin James Kozelsky. Born to Mr and Mrs James Pratt Moulton January 12 a girl. Born to Mr and Mrs Hazel Johnson Old Moulton January 19 a girl. Born to Mr and Mrs Willie Kileze Oak Grove January 21 a boy.
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Jno. J. Kozelsky
Moulton
Franklin James Kozelsky
James Pratt
Hazel Johnson
Old Moulton
Willie Kileze
Oak Grove
Death of Jim Rab in Ganado area noted
Jim Rab long time resident of Ganado died at Shiner hospital Sunday morning at age 52 years four months and fifteen days. Burial was in Praha Cemetery Tuesday. Pallbearers: Jim Vackar Ignac Sehornak Frank Sternadel Emil Vuackar Leo Tobola and Fred Rab. Survived by his widow five children and his mother.
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Jim Rab
Novohrad
Ganado
Shiner Hospital
Praha
Jim Vackar
Ignac Sehornak
Frank Sternadel
Emil Vuackar
Leo Tobola
Fred Rab
First Lady Invited to Texas Centennial Exposition
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt received a special invitation from Mrs. John N. Garner to attend the Texas Centennial Exposition in June, extended Wednesday afternoon. The note confirms Mrs. Garner hosted the invitation.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
John N. Garner
Garner
Also Mentioned on This Page
S. A. Thulemeyer
King George
Aes A. Meeting
Kipling
Spinsters’ Convention
Mrs
Sam Jaeggli
Liglypads
Henry Fehrenkamp
Ee Sineee Shandera
Pioneer
Schulenburg
Barbara Chovanetz
Joe Bobuslav
Adele
Charles Pustejovsky
Edwin Knesek
Anton Pustejovsky
John P. Havel
Hettie
Adolph Pelech
Joe £. Boehm
Emil Pustejovsky
Fred F. Florenkamp
Angerettes
Mabel Rooks
District of Columbia
Herman Ee Se Verein An- Senay
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