Legion Convention in Moulton Draws Thousands
About 6 000 people attended the Third Division and Ninth District American Legion convention in Moulton under Geier Merrem Post 392. Governor Allred praised ex servicemen and announced Fehrenkamp as a staff colonel. multiple bands performed and a large banquet served. The event closed with a dance as about 850 tickets were sold and the next district meet was set for Victoria.
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Geier-Merrem
Legionaires
The
American Legion
Moulton
Geier
Buddie Hoffer
Victoria
Frank N. Belgrano, Jr
James V
Belgrano
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Zion’s Lutheran Church
Celmus C. Jopling
Fred Fehrenkamp
Edwin Scheel
LaGrange
Wesley Knape
Michael
Jennie Mae Janezen
Mildred Knape
C. H. Meyer
Texas City
Elbert Franklin
Ruth Austin
la Grange
American Legion Band
J. Zuleman
San Marcos College
Tampkre
Columbus Legion
Hallettsville Legion Band
Millers of Hearts Delight
Radio Orchestra
San Antonio
Charles Thompson Dies Suddenly At Brenham
Charles Thompson 52 died Monday at his Brenham home from a brain hemorrhage. Funeral Tuesday at Brenham Cemetery with relatives from Dilworth Kerrville San Antonio Nickel Encinal in attendance. Survived by widow Allyne Jaeggli father T. J. Thompson four brothers and two sisters. The Eagle extends condolences to the family.
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Charles Thompson
Moulton
Brenham
E. A. Jaeggli
Sam Jaeggli
John Thompson
Miss Fairy
Oscar Thompson
Henry Vanham
Billie
US Chamber Reports Cotton Export Decline of 1,221,000
The United States Chamber of Commerce reports a drop in cotton exports totaling 1,221,000 units. The statistic highlights a sharp reduction in trade during the current period.
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The
United States Chamber of Commerce
Mrs Henry Schodde Buried Here Friday
Mrs Lena Marie Schodde wife of Henry Schodde died at home on June 27 after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the home and Zion's Lutheran Church with Rev Milton Falkenberg and special music by Mrs A H Falkenberg and others. Interment was in Moulton Public Cemetery. The deceased was 78 years 11 months 8 days, a native of Oldenburg Germany who settled in Texas in 1882 and lived in Schulenberg Baursville Dickson School before moving to Moulton in 1907. The Elgie extends sympathy to the bereaved.
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Lena Marie Schodde
Henry Schodde
Zion’s Lutheran Church
Milton Falkenberg
San Antonio
Moulton Public Cemetery
A. H. Falkenberg
Pietsch Baptized at Lutheran Church Sunday
Arlen William Pietsch son of Mr and Mrs Fred Pietsch was baptized at the Lutheran church Sunday morning Rev Fal kenberg officiating. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Leo Jaroszewsi.
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Arlen William Pietsch
Fred Pietsch
Rev. Falkenberg
Leo Jaroszewsi
Birth of an 80 pound girl in Kuehns Grove
A baby girl weighing 80 pounds was born Tuesday July 2 to Mr and Mrs Louis Hohmann of Kuehn's Grove. In other news Alvin M Owesley took up duties as United States minister to the Irish Free State and Dan O Mahony claimed the world wrestling title from Jim Londos in Boston.
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Louis Hohmann
Kuehn’s Grove
Alvin M. Owesley
Dallas
United States
Irish Free State
Jim Londos
Dan O’mahony
Boston
Moulton Man Added To Governor's Staff
Governor James V. Alfred announced the appointment of Fred F. Fehrenkamp of Moulton to the governor's staff. Fehrenkamp has long been active in regional and civic work, and his selection drew congratulations from many friends. The story notes local pride in the honor for a prominent resident.
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Moulton
Fred F. Fehrenkamp
James V. Alfred
American Legion
Fred
Fehrenkamp
Waelder Names New School Superintendent
Waelder school board elects E. F. Barnes of Bryan as superintendent to succeed O. T. Ryan who resigns. Ryan becomes state supervisor for a Texas panhandle district.
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School Board of
Waelder
E. F. Barnes
Bryan
O. T. Ryan
Ryan
Texas Panhandle
Farewell party and social visits noted in Brenham area
A farewell party at the Anton Svoboda home honored granddaughter Alice Vondrack who departs to Hempstad with her mother. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Pearson and Miss Dana Morris of Waco. Several families planned trips, funeral notices reached Brenham, and members attended the American Legion convention.
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Anton Svoboda
Alice Vondrack
Hempstad
Dainty Revere
J. F. Pearson
Dana Morris
Waco
C. A. Dickson
H. C. Zschappell
Bobbie
Brenham
Rud. Jaeggli
American Legion
Three centenarians buried last week in Texas
Mrs. Florence Pena 115 native of Mexico died in Karnes City June 29. Mrs. Emmaline Howard 108 died in Palestine June 25 after more than a century in Texas. Mrs. Fatima North 107 died in Stockdale June 23 native of Kentucky.
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Florence Pena
Karnes City
Mexico
Emmaline Howard
Palestine
Texas
Fatima North
Stockdale
Kentucky
Bridge Club Social Afterglow At Mrs Jaluska’s
Mrs. Emil Jaluska hosted the Tuesday afternoon bridge group on June 25 with three tables. After seven games, Mrs. F. F. Heger won high score and Mrs. Gus Fisbeek took the consolation prize. Refreshments included jello with whipped cream, chicken sandwiches, layer cake, snacks, pickles and iced tea.
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Emil Jaluska
F. F. Heger
Gus Fisbeek
Garlic crop arriving as rains reduce year’s harvest
Garlic growers report daily arrivals of crops at fair prices but note a very short season due to excessive rainsweeks ago. The supply shortage affects markets and consumers locally.
Former Moulton Man Willie Krause Dies in Boerne
Willie Krause, about 45, born and reared in Moulton, died at Boerne Monday. He had lived in Boerne for many years. The Eagle plans a fuller obituary in the next issue.
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Moulton
Boerne
Willie Krause
Boerne Monday
Krause
the Eagle
Water Company Lets Contract For Tower and Tank
The Moulton Water Works Company directors last Thursday let the contract for a 140 foot tower and 55 000 gallon tank to H J Meccormick of Dallas. Erection work will start immediately.
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Moulton Water Works Company
H. J. Mec-Cormick
Dallas
Mrs. A C RehmetVisits Armin Home With Family
Mrs. A C Rehmet and her children Leland and Velma of San Antonio are visiting the home of Mr. and Mrs. E O Armin this week.
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A. C. Rehmet
Leland and
Velma
San Antonio
E. O. Armin
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Fred £. Fehrenkamp
Herman Park Hall
American Legion Band of
O. F. Knape
David A. Lown
W. A. Wyatt
San Marcos
Ninth District
Frank J. Wagner
Paul H. Fertsch
Hallettsville
San Francisco
California
James V. Allred
Carl Nesbit
A. Miller Ainsworth
Ernest (Ozro) Cox
W. T. Dunning
Henry W. Mayer
Alfred
Eugene Albrecht
C. F. Knape
Mildred Knope
Iva Sue Jaeggli
Moulton Ladies’ Choir
Cox
Ainsworth
Nesbit
Wright Patman
GOV
Weimar
Austin
Highway Department
Russia
Soviet Union
Fire Department
College Station
Julius Krejci
Waelder School
J. J. Jaeggli
James
Tom Handsor
Edwin
Stanis Rothbauver
Montana
Richard Loew
W. A. Schodde
Miss Wilma
Cuero
Warne Schodde
Bridge Club
Water Company
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