Mrs. K. Meiserschlager dies at Old Moulton community
Pioneer resident of Old Moulton dies at home after a period of illness. Funeral held from her home with Rev. Father Kopp officiating and burial at Moulton Catholic cemetery. She was born in Bohemia 79 years ago and came to Texas in 1883. Survived by her husband, six children, 28 grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
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K. Meiserschlager
Moulton
Moulton Catholic Cemetery
Father Joseph Kopp
Bohemia
Texas
Moravia
Lavaca
Old Moulton
F. J. Schoenfeld
Near Moulton
Frank Meiserschlager
Breslau
Louis Meiserschlager
Brenham
Annie
Theresa
Mary Meiserschlager
Death of 18 Month Old Son in Flatonia
Leroy Srkala Jr. died at the home of Mrs Joe Winzig in Flatonia on Tuesday January 17. The interment was held January 18 at Moulton Catholic Cemetery with Rev. Father Joseph Kopp presiding.
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Leroy Srkala
Robert Srkala
Joe Winzig
Flatonia
Moulton Catholic
Joseph Kopp
Which Will You Seek
A reflection on choosing between cheerful companionship and silent gloom. The author suggests seeking the bright friend to improve mood and regulate one’s heart and facial expression.
Moulton Girl Honored at University Scholarship Club
Miss Gladys Jaeggli of Moulton, a senior at the College of Industrial Arts, was initiated into the Scholarship Club founded by Dean Benedict of the University of Texas. Members must hold a B plus average as juniors or a B average as seniors.
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Denton
Texas
Gladys Jaeggli
Moulton
College of Industrial Arts
Jaeggli
Benedict
University of Texas
Miss Jaeggli Matriculates from Moulton High School
Miss Jaeggli, daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Jaeggli of Moulton, graduates from Moulton High School in 1922.
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Miss Jaeggli
J. T. Jaeggli
Moulton
The
Moulton High School
Contract Awarded For Road At Yoakum
Yoakum January 20 bid of 45000 awarded the first unit contract for the Yoakum Hochheim highway with work to start by February 1. The Word and Worrel Construction Firm of La Grange is the successful bidder. Work includes straightening and widening the right of way, bridge work and dirt construction.
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Yoakum
Yoakum-Hochheim
Word & Worrel Construction Firm
la Grange
Texas Milestones Mentioned in Did You Know Items
A 1927 era feature recalls Dan Moody’s year as Texas governor by January 18. It notes about 700000 bales of cotton stored by Texas farmers and world petroleum production in 1927 at 1254000000 barrels. It mentions transatlantic radio telephone links and Texas state government per capita costs rising sharply since 1912.
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Dan Moody
Texas
Seidel and Klobedans Tie the Knot at Parsonage
Frank A. Seidel and Norma Klobedans were married at the Catholic parsonage with Rev. Father Joseph Kopp officiating. Only close relatives attended the ceremony followed by a supper at the bride’s home. The couple will reside on the bridegroom’s mother’s farm.
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Frank A. Seidel
Norma Klobedans
Joseph Kopp
Frank Seidel
Moulton
J. H. Klobedans
Near Scott’s School
Death of Emil Kunetka in Victoria and burial in Oak Grove
Emil Kunetka died Monday night in Victoria after medical procedures in Houston. He was 24 years old and survived by his widow, a son, his parents Mr and Mrs J A Kunetka, a sister Mrs Henry F Koester of Moulton, and brothers Rudie of Houston and Willie of Victoria. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Moczygemba home with Rev Keiffer presiding and interment at Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Emil Kunetka
Victoria
J A Kunetka
Houston
Yoakum
H. A. Moczygemba
Oak Grove
Father Keiffer
Mr. Kunetka
Henry F. Koester
Moulton
Rudie Kunetka
Willie Kunetka
Memorial Services Planned by Geier-Merrem Post at Public Cemetery
Memorial services will be held at the Public Cemetery in Moulton on Sunday morning May 20 under the auspices of Geier-Merrem Post No 392 American Legion. The program is in preparation and will be announced in these columns when completed.
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Moulton
Geier-Merrem
American Legion
Legion Band Meeting Elects Officers at Moulton Legion Hall
At the American Legion Band of Moulton meeting held Tuesday night at the Legion Hall, officers for the coming year were elected: Fred F. Fehrenkamp as manager, A. J. Elster as secretary, John V. Havlik as librarian, and O. F. Knape as director.
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American Legion Band of
Moulton
Legion Hall
Fred F. Fehrenkamp
A. J. Elster
John V. Havlik
Lbrarian
O. F. Knape
Record Cotton Gin Harvest Versus Last Year in Texas
The census bureau reports 12,501,845 bales of cotton ginned before January 16 from 1927 growth, compared to 16,616,075 bales at the corresponding date in 1927. Texas gin nings totaled 4,130,660 bales.
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Census Bureau
Texas
Bridge Club Hosts Afternoon Meeting In Local Home
Mrs J T Jaeggli hosted the Bridge Club on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs O Casey took first prize while Miss Evelyn Richter earned the guest prize. A delicious lunch followed. Mr and Mrs Rud Jaeggli and Donald Bunting visited in Brenham last Thursday.
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J. T. Jaeggli
Bridge Club
O. Casey
Evelyn Richter
Rud. Jaeggli
Donald Bunting
Brenham
Health Program Opens PTA Series At Moulton High
The Mou ton Parent-Teacher Association kicked off a health education series Monday evening January 21 at the high school auditorium before a goodsized audience. Superintendent Smith announced five numbers on sanitation and health including speeches by J. T. Jaeggli and readings by Estella Janszen.
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Mouton Parent-Teacher Association
Smith
Pavlica Dudik couple wed in Penelope church
Joe Pavlica and Albi na Dudik were united in marriage at the Catholic Church in Penelope on January 9 with Rev. Konkiel officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Dudik of Penelope Hubbard area and the groom is connected with the Moulton community with family ties to Gonzales. The Eagle extends congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy marriage.
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Joe Pavlica
Albina Dudik
Penelope
Old Moulton News: Injuries Reported After Head On Collision
Carl Cooper the Pales tine engineer, son of John Cooper, was injured in a Friday head on crash, sustaining a broken leg and internal injuries after leaping from the engine. Grandma Ruhen is improving. Mrs White Fulkerson is at Walter Mang home Gonzales under doctor care and slowly improves. Annie Leazar and Jennie Gray left Sunday for Luring to be with their sister Mrs John Coleman who has pneumonia.
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Carl Cooper
Palestine
John Cooper
White Fulkerson
Walter Mang
Gonzales
Annie Leazar
Jennie Gray
John Coleman
Maggie
Masked Dances Announced by Local Groups
A dance at Hermann Park Hall is set for Saturday night January 28 under Geier Merrem Post 392 American Legion. The season opens with a first mask ball at Henkhaus Hall on Tuesday night January 31. Hermann Park Verein hosts its annual mask ball at the hall on Saturday night February 4.
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Hermann Park
Geier-Merrem
American Legion
Henkhaus Hall
Hermann Park Verein
Chas Welfl Seeks Re election as Public Weigher
In The Hagle column CHas Welfl announces his candidacy for re election as public weigher of Precinct No 6 subject to the democratic primaries in July He was elected in 1926 and has discharged duties satisfactorily If re elected he promises to continue prompt efficient service Consider his candidacy.
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Chas. Welfl
Welfl
Cedar Springs Defeats Cluiss 35 to 33 in Cedar Springs
Baseball game at Cedar Springs school Friday afternoon ended Cedar Springs 35, Cluiss 33. A return match is scheduled at Cluiss School this Friday afternoon.
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Cluiss
Cedar Springs
Mrs Grays Visit Spurs City Trip
Mrs. William Gray of Yoc kum visited the city Monday to see her mother, Mrs. Ed Balhorn.
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William Gray of
Yockum
City
Ed. Balhorn
The Value of Birds in Insect Control
The value of birds lies mainly in destroying injurious insects. A Biological Survey note cites that many species eat major pests such as the alfalfa weevil, armyworm, cutworms, codling moth, and wire worms, with some birds destroying hundreds to thousands of insects in a single feeding.
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Biological Survey
Unite States Department of Agriculture
Shiner Tops Moulton In Season Opener On Hallettsville Court
Shiner high school boys defeated Moulton 28 to 20 on Friday night at Hallettsville court. Moulton All-Stars fell to Hallettsville Firemen 24 to 16 in the other game.
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Moulton and Shiner
Hallettsville Court
Shiner
Moulton All-Stars
Hallettsville Firemen
Fehrenkamp Family in Hallettsville Last Friday
Victor Fehrenkamp and his sons Gordon Wells and Victor Jr were seen in Hallettsville last Friday visiting relatives and handling family business in town.
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Victor Fehrenkamp and Sons
Gordon Wells
Victor, Jr
Hallettsville
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Otto Keil
Joe Schnelzer
Louis Boehm
Adolph Boehm
John Rothbauer
Jerry Novak
United States
Europe
Tory of Civilization
First State Bank
Seidel -Klobedans
Memorial Services
Legion Band Meeting
Estella Janszen
Dudik
Ford
Moulton Motor Co
Chas. Welfl Announces
Basket Ball
State Bank
Moulton, Texas
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