Moulton Fire Department Honored at Picnic and Supper
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department hosted a Sunday picnic and supper at Hermen Park to thank the town ladies and American Legion Band for support at events. About 300 attended as the department earned praise for its service and discussed the need for a new station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
American Legion
Hermen Park
Ed. L. Biehunke
American Legion Band
Henry Fehrenkamp
O. F. Knape
Fred F. Fehrenkamp
W.h.pundt
Pundt
Take Care For A Happy Glorious Fourth
Public advisory urging safe Fourth of July observance. Emphasizes independence themed celebration and interdependence of people. Advises vehicle checks, careful driving, fireworks safety, keeping distance from bystanders, and swimming precautions to prevent accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Conservation Bureau
Central Power Line Project Extends to Prah and Flatonia
The Central Power and Light Company plans a power line from Flatonia to Praha to supply rural communities. The project aims to bring electricity at no cost to residents, with officials noting benefits to Wyatt Reed and local areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Power and Light Company
Flatonia
Praha
Tri-District Ginners Meet At Shiner July 13
Ginners of the 15th 18th and 19th districts will convene in Shiner on Tuesday July 13 for the annual convention. Louis Trautwein of Shiner leads arrangements and John C. Thompson secretary of the Texas Cotton Ginners Association will attend. Several hundred ginners are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Louis Trautwein
John C. Thompson
Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association
Four or More Vie for Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination
The 1938 Democratic gubernatorial primary will field four or more candidates including William McCraw Ernest Thompson Marvin P. McCoy and F W Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McCraw
Ernest Thompson
Marvin P. McCoy
F. W. Fisher
Exposition Guests Return From Dallas Visit
Edwin A. Jaeggli John Lewis Jaeggii Oscar Raab and Elmo Biehunke return from the Greater Texas and Pan American Exposition in Dallas. They report hot weather and lower attendance but deem the fair overall satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin A. Jaeggli
John Lewis Jaeggii
Oscar Raab
Elmo Biehunke
Dallas
Per Capita School Aid Seen For Next Year
Ghent Sanderford, president of the board of education, predicted per capita public school aid would be $19 or $20 for the year starting September 1. The state appropriation this year was $19, with a board vote expected next week and an anticipated revenue estimate from the comptroller. Last year’s apportionment rose from $17.50 to $19.
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Austin
Ghent Sanderford
Board of Education
Sanderford
Public School Money Paid For 1936 37 Session
The State department of education has paid $17 of the $19 per capita apportionment for the 1936 37 scholastic session. The balance is to be paid shortly.
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State Department of Education
Unclear local note from Moulton Saturday morning
Fragmentary report mentions a person named War s 3. 4sum, a brief social moment with friends after business matters, and a handshake.
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Moulton
Mattress Factory Opens in Moulton by Gonzales Makers
Mattresses are now produced by S Mackey and son G S Mackey in the Neskorik building Moulton. The Gonzales based makers of mattresses are expanding locally. The Eagle wishes them a full measure of success.
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S. Mackey
G. S. Mackey
Gonzales
Moulton
Neskorik
Eagle
Grow Tomatoes in Moulton Territory for Market
Farmers in the Moulton territory desiring to grow tomatoes for the market next year should contact the business men’s league. The message notes good money in tomatoes and that Moulton has land suitable for the crop.
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Moulton
Mrs. Frank Kolar and daughter visit Nixon friends
Mrs. Frank Kolar and her daughter visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kolar on Monday evening, sharing time at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kolar
Nixon
Ed. Kolar
Berans and Janszens Return from Houston Visit
Edward Beran of San Antonio was here last weekend visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Beran. Miss Leona Janszen and Miss Jennie Mae Jenszen Ora Willis Jenszen have returned from Houston where they visited relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Beran
San Antonio
Mrs
Charles Beran
Leona Janszen
Es Jennie Mae
Ora Willis Jenszen
Houston
Firemen's Picnic At Herman Park Attended By Local Officials
Fire Chief Erwin Speckels and Boots Brossmann of Schulenburg were among attendees at the firemen's picnic held Sunday afternoon at Herman Park.
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Erwin Speckels
Boots’ Brossmann
Schulenburg
Herman Park
August Peschka Reunites With Longtime Friend in Austin
August Peschka of Austin spent Sunday in the O. F. Knape home where the two, childhood companions in the Bridge Valley Band, enjoyed a pleasant reunion after ages apart in excess of eight centuries.
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August Peschka
Austin
O. F. Knape
Cotton in Grove section described as small but well fruited
Reporter notes from The Eagle that cotton in the Grove area is small yet well fruited. Insects have caused little damage so far this season.
Pustejovsky Nix Wedding At Pawnee Saturday Evening
Miss Hivelyn Pustejovsky and Louis Nix wed at Pawnee Saturday June 27 at six o'clock. Rev Covington of Kenedy officiated. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Anton F Pustejovsky of Moulton, graduated from the Sam and Will Moore Institute 1981 and from Southwest Texas State Teachers College San Marcos. She taught in Kamensky three years and Marble Falls one year. The groom is son of Mrs Nix of Marble Polls and manager of Texas Power and Light Company there. Numerous friends extend congratulations and best wishes for a long happy married life.
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Hivelyn Pustejovsky
Louis Nix
Pawnee
Covington
Kenedy
Anton F. Pustejovsky
Moulton
Sam and Will Moore Institute
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
San Marcos
Kamensky
Marble Falls
Amendment Vote To Cost Texas $250000
Texas officials estimate the August 23 election on six constitutional amendments will cost about 250000 overall with counties bearing most expenses. The state share is about 87000 for publication forms and related costs while ballots printing and judge payments come from county funds. Six proposed amendments include aid to the adult needy blind and dependent children, restoring county official compensation fees, tax payment discounts, bank stockholder liability exemptions, and a pay as you go road plan for Harris County. The vote is expected to draw less than 500000 voters.
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Austin
Texas
Marlin I. Sandlip
Sandlin
Harris County
Organizing a Soft Ball League at Moulton
Organize Ball Club notes many Texas towns have soft ball clubs with several weekly games for wholesome entertainment and healthful exercise. The text argues Moulton should form a soft ball league.
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Texas
Moulton
Bond Vote Called For July Third
Columbus Texas trustees order a July 3 election on a 40000 dollar bond to build an auditorium and gymnasium.
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Columbus
Texas
Improvements Noted From Many Parts of Town
Moulton Oil and Gin Company owners Anton and Ed Kolar are making extensive improvements for the season. Beran Bros ginners and millers erect a new building for a feed mixer. The Moulton Farmers Cooperative Gin and Mill adds to its warehouse. Local stores receive awnings and paint jobs. Sam Allen repaints the water tank base. Moulton touts the highest water tower in South Texas.
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Moulton Oil & Gin Company
Anton and
Ed. Kolar
Beran Bros., Ginners and Millers
Moulton Farmers Cooperative Gin & Mill Company
Sam Allen
Moulton
Texas
New Theater Changes Show Nights
The New Theater will not operate on Thursdays and adds Mondays to its schedule. Shows will be presented on Friday Saturday Sunday and Monday nights.
Wolters-Herder Family Reunion Held in Schulenburg
Sunday family gathering for the Wolters Herder clan at Schulenburg drew attendees including Mrs Charles Lueke Miss Ida Lueke Shelton Wagner and Attorney Harvey Clark who spoke and delivered addresses.
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Charles Lueke
Ida Lueke
Shelton Wagner
Wolters-Herder
Schulenburg
Harvey Clark
Firemen's Meeting Friday July 2 At 8 PM
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department calls all members to a meeting Friday night July 2 at 8 o'clock. Chief Punat will report on the State Convention held at Port Arthur. Attendance is requested for all members.
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Fred Fehrenkamp
Erwin Speckles
Schulenburg
State Firemen’s Association
Port Arthur
Mr. Speckles
Speckels
Moulton
American Legion Meeting Tuesday Notice
The regular meeting of Geier Merrem Pogt No 392 American Legion will be held Tuesday night July 6 beginning at six o clock. All members are urged to attend.
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Geier Merrem
American Legion
Sielock
Revival Meeting Draws Large Audiences at Old Moulton Church
The revival meeting at the Old Moulton Baptist Church attracts large crowds led by Rev. Charles Dickson of Adeline, grandson of Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Dickson of Moulton.
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Old Moulton Baptist Church
Charles Dickson
Adeline
C. A. Dickson
Moulton
Moulton Banker Weds Shiner School Teacher
William Miculka and Miss Ern estine Mergenthaler were quietly married at St John Lutheran parsonage in San Antonio on Monday June 21 at 6 20 pm with Rev A L Woffner officiating. Attendants were Miss Clara Mergenthaler and Valadik Miculka. The bride, daughter of F R and Mrs Mergenthaler of Shiner, attended Shiner High School and Texas State Teachers College. The groom, son of Mrs Mary Miculka of Beaumont, is assistant cashier at Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Moulton. The couple are praised by local friends and the Eagle extends congratulations.
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William Miculka
Ernestine Mergenthaler
St. John’s Lutheran Parsonage
San Antoni
A. L Woff
Clara Mergenthaler
Valadik Miculka
F. R Mergenthaler
Shiner
Meyersville Minister Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Rev. E Meyer marks twenty five years in the ministry at Arneckeville Lutheran Church as Rev. and Mrs. A H Falkenberg and Mrs. E Westerhoff attend the celebration in Arneckeville. A large crowd gathers for the milestone.
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A. H. Falkenberg
E. Westerhoff
Arneckeville
Rev
E. Meyer
Rev. Meyer
Arneckeville Lutheran Church
Five Carloads Garlic Shipped From Moulton
J. T. Jaeggli reports five carloads of garlic, including truck shipments, have been sent from Moulton to date. Expect 10 to 15 carloads this season as the garlic tops a fine crop with acreage similar to last year.
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J. T. Jaeggli
The
Eagle
Moulton
Golden Wedding At Flatonia Sunday
Mr and Mrs Paul Simeck of Flatonia celebrated their golden wedding with over 100 attendees. Rev John Anders of Praha delivered the sermon and was joined by Mr and Mrs John Reindl and daughter Elenora who attended the event.
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John Reindl
Elenora
Paul Simeck
Flatonia
John Anders
Praha
Stores to Stay Closed Monday for Independence Day
Independence Day falls on Sunday this year so Moulton business houses will remain closed on Monday. Shoppers are urged to buy Sunday and Monday supplies before stores close Saturday night.
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Moulton Business Houses
Mothers' Society Bazaar at St Joseph's Hall
The Christian Mothers' Society prepares a bazaar at St Joseph's Hall in Moulton on Sunday July 11 starting at 1 PM with lunch served.
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The
Christian Mothers’ Society
St. Joseph’s Hall
Moulton
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Central Power Company
Powes
Mattress Factory
Pustejovsky-Nix
Ed. Boehm
Fred Hilert
Texaco
Kotzebue Drug Company
F. P. Raab
Bill Etlinger
Anders - Rehmer
Moore Avenue
Firemen’s Meeting
American Legion Meeting
Meyersville
Mothers’ Society
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