Moulton Fire Boys Pass First Real Test
A fire at a frame house on West Second Street in Moulton Friday morning tested the volunteers. The Moulton Fire Department quickly suppressed the blaze, with a dual hose attack and rapid response. The origin remains unknown, possibly mice gnawing on matches. The house belonged to Charles Bevan Sr. and was not insured. Neighbors helped carry out belongings as the crowd watched praise for the department, which performed calmly and earned local pride.
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West Second Street
Joe F. Pilsner
Moulton
Henry Wachtendorf
Charles Bevan, Sr
Moulton Fire Department
Local Constable Seeks Re election In Lavaca County Primary
Constable Henry Krueger of Moulton says he will run for re election as Lavaca County sheriff. His formal announcement will appear later in The Eagle.
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Henry Krueger
Moulton
Lavaca County
The
Eagle
Home Demonstration Council Meeting Scheduled in Hallettsville
The Home Demonstration Council will hold its regular meeting on Saturday January 27 at 1 30 PM in the county court room Hallettsville. Club presidents and council delegates are urged to attend as topics of interest from each club will be discussed.
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Home Demonstration Council
County Court Room
Hallettsville
Health Literature Mailed to County Schools
Health literature on health, dresses and food is mailed to all county schools by the State Board of Health per the CWA health nurse. Teachers will use it as a circulating library. Education on isolation and disinfection can greatly prevent disease spread. Schools report daily requests for toxoid for children over six months if parents request.
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State Board of Health
CWA
Firemen Attend Training School in Schulenburg
One hundred nine firemen attended the training school at Schulenburg Friday night conducted by Chief Frank Williams of Texas A and M. Williams gave an interesting lecture on fire fighting and the meeting was beneficial to all. Attendees from Moulton included Fred F. Fehrenkamp W H Pundt Erwin Oehl Joe Ducho Victor O Fehrenkamp Henry Fehrenkamp Henry Earl Kotzebue Eugene Anders Adolph Ermis Dr Oscar A Darilek August F Bilert Ed Pundt and Bill Etlinger.
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Schulenburg
Frank Williams
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Williams
Moulton
Fred F. Fehrenkamp
W. H. Pundt
Erwin Oehl
Joe Ducho
Victor O. Fehrenkamp
Henry Fehrenkamp
Henry Earl Kotzebue
Eugene Anders
Old-Time Dance features a Big Burlesque Wedding
Lavaca County Home Demonstration Club stages an evening at the American Legion Hall Hallettsville on Monday January 29 to benefit Lavaca County Clubs. Schultz's Orchestra provides music with entertainment starting at 8 PM and a wedding feature at 9 PM inviting the public to attend and enjoy.
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Lavaca County
American Legion Hall
Hallettsville
Schultz
Seguin Woman Wins World Fair Prize
Mrs. T. R. Weidner of near Cibolo won second prize in the national canning contest at the Century of Progress in Chicago. The award came in the fancy pack class.
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Seguin
Road Officials from Shiner Flatonia and Smithville Meet in Yoakum
Vladik Boehm and Victor Fehrenkamp along with O F Knape and representatives of Shiner Flatonia and Smithville gathered in Yoakum on Monday morning to discuss local road problems.
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Vladik Boehm
Victor O. Fehrenkamp
O. F. Knape
Shiner
Flatonia
Smithville
Yoakum
Moulton Votes to Incorporate Urged by Citizens
In a town discussion citizens advocate rapid incorporation of Moulton to access benefits and government aid. Engineers note waterworks and sewer projects would be easier under incorporation, while taxes would apply only inside the city limits. Community members push to move forward before missed opportunities.
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Moulton
Roosevelt asks continuation of CWA work until May
President Roosevelt requests that the Civil Works Administration continue its work through May. The appeal emphasizes sustaining public works programs and relief efforts during the ongoing economic recovery.
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Roosevelt
Byrd Reaches Little America in Antarctic Journey
Admiral Richard E. Byrd and his Antarctic expedition arrived at Little America on January 18. The report notes the achievement as a major milestone in exploration history.
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Richard E. Byrd
Little America
Hopkins seeks reelection after urged bid for attorney general
State Senator W. K. Hopkins of Gonzales plans to run again, following encouragement from many friends to enter the attorney general race.
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W. K. Hopkins
Gonzales
Hopkins
Nationwide dance marks FDR birthday to aid polio drive
Thousands of communities will dance on January 30 to celebrate President Roosevelt and raise funds to combat infantile paralysis. Proceeds from the nation wide event support the fight against polio.
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President Roosevelt
Firemen's Association Meet Set in Yorktown
The Southwest Gulf Firemen's Association plans a Yorktown gathering Sunday February 4 beginning at noon. District leaders W L Fritz and Dan Laning attend with state officials Rev J C Felger and others to address fifteen member towns including Beeville Victoria Cuero and Yorktown.
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J. C. Felger
Lexas Firemen’s Association
W. L. Fritz
Eugene Schier
Mike Hardin
Victoria
Bob Heyer
Cuero
Moulton
Southwest Gulf Firemen’s Association
Yorktown
Felger
Fred F. Fehrenkamp
Eagle
Firemen’s Association
F. E. Levermann
Beeville
Joe Ploeger
Dan Laning
W. L. Levermann
Farmers Sign Cotton Contracts In Moulton Area
Up to Wednesday night 82 farmers in the Moulton section had signed about 1000 acres in the government cotton acreage reduction campaign. The campaign closes January 31. Local committee urges signing today and notes visitors to area homes over the weekend.
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Moulton
CWA officials visit Hallettsville for county matters
Victor O Fehrenkamp J T Jaeggli Vladik Boehm and County Commissioner Arnold Freytag were in Hallettsville last week Wednesday to oversee CWA business.
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Victor O Fehrenkamp
J.T. Jaeggli
Vladik Boehm
Arnold Freytag
Hallettsville
CWA
Health Nurse Explains Toxoid Immunization Benefits
County health nurse answers inquiries on toxoid vaccine noting it provides lifetime protection against diphtheria for most children. She explains Schick tests two to six months after vaccination to identify nonimmune children and that toxoid costs fifty cents.
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Schick
Moulton Victory Sets Stage For Saturday Showdown
A close Wednesday game saw Moulton beat Wei mar 20 to 18 with referee Hugo Gies bers. The Moulton girls remained unbeaten and defeated Halletts ville 23 to 12 under referee Miss Ethel Stella Bevan. A large crowd watched, and Bloomington and the Moulton Bobbatz meet here Saturday in what promises to be a key showdown.
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Weimar
Moulton
Hugo Giesbers
Moulton Girls
Hallettsville Girls
Ethel Stella Bevan
Bloomington
Moulton Bobbatz
Novak Craig Wedding In San Antonio
Miss Estella Novak daughter of Edward Novak near Moulton and Albert C Craig of San Antonio married in San Antonio on January 6. The Eagle congratulates the newlyweds.
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Novak-Craig
San Antonio
Estella Novak
Edward Novak
Moulton
Albert C. Craig
The
Eagle
Births Outnumber Deaths In Texas Survey
Austin report shows 113 620 new citizens in Texas during 1938. A baby was born every four minutes and births exceeded deaths by 50 464 the state health department announced.
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Austin
Texas
State Department of Health
Mrs. Raab and daughter renew allegiance to home paper
Mrs. Frank Raab and her daughter Miss Gussie of near Oak Grove visited The Eagle on Monday for a pleasant and profitable call and reaffirmed their loyalty to the local newspaper.
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Frank Raab
Miss Gussie
Near Oak Grove
The
Eagle
Fehrenkamp Family Visits Injured Brother in Yoakum
Victor O Fehrenkamp and family traveled to Yoakum to visit Morris Krueger brother of Mrs Fehrenkamp who was injured in an automobile accident He is reported as improving.
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Victor O. Fehrenkamp
Morris Krueger
Mrs Jaeggli Visits Austin to See Daughter at University
Mrs J T Jaeggli travels to Austin to spend several days with her daughter Miss Annie Laurie who is attending the University of Texas.
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J. T. Jaeggli
Austin
Annie Laurie
University of Texas
Old Moulton Couple Married Here Tuesday
A pretty wedding was held at Zion's Lutheran Church in Moulton on Tuesday January 23. Rev. A H Falkenberg united William Jacob Johnson and Miss Lillie Annie Frances Harrs in marriage with Mrs. A H Falkenberg at the organ. Witnesses were Robert Johnson and Lydia Moeller. A bountiful dinner followed at the bride's home. The couple are members of prominent Old Moulton families. The Eagle extends congratulations and best wishes.
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Zion’s Lutheran Church
Moulton
A. H. Falkenberg
William Jacob Johnson
Lillie Annie Frances Harrs
Robert Johnson
Lydia Moeller
Sam B. Johnson
Wm. Harms
Eagle
Fire Chief Williams Visits Moulton Training School
Winters Fire Chief Frank Williams, instructor at Texas A and M Firemen's Training School, toured Moulton on Saturday. He praised local firefighters equipment and interest, noting the group has reason to be proud as he conducts firemen training clinics across the state.
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Frank Williams
Winters
Firemen’s Training School
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Moulton
Williams
Mraz Culak Wedding Held at Sacred Heart Church
Elo Mraz and Miss Kamila Culak were united in marriage at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hallettsville on Tuesday January 16. Rev Mathis performed the ceremony. The bride is daughter of John and Mrs Culak. The groom is son of Julia Mraz. A dinner and supper followed at the bride’s home.
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Elo Mraz
Kamila Culak
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Hallettsville
Mathis
John Culak
Dickson
Julia Mraz
Eagle
Tacky Dance At Baursville PTA Fundraiser
The Baursville Parent Teacher Association hosts a tacky dance at the school house on Tuesday night January 30 to raise funds for the school. The event invites the public to attend.
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Baursville
The
Baursville Parent Teacher Association
Lutheran Ladies' Aid Meeting Notice
The next meeting of the Lutheran Ladies' Aid Society will be held at Luther Hall Thursday afternoon February 1. Members will please take notice.
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Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Luther Hall
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Moulton Fire Boys
Almanac
Fage
Marshall
California
Nellie Bly
United States
Edison
Chicago
Cincinatti
Congress
Japan
District Firemen’s
Association
Henry Koester, Jr
Grace Mae Frey
Joe C. Kopecky
Sam Jaeggli
Sam Jr. and
Iva Sue
Clifton Pustejovsky
Elo Fehrenkamp
Marguerite Boehm
Edward Gene Boehm
F. C. Smith
Columbia, South Carolina
Willams
Ladies’ Aid Society
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