Fire Department Plans Bazaar And Training Delegates
Moulton Volunteer Fire Department organized plans for an annual bazaar in September or October. committee members include Donald Bunting Henry Fehrenkamp and Weldon Knape to arrange the hall and hire music. Delegates Fred Fehrenkamp and Lee Jarosek reported on the Harlingen state convention and will attend the firemen's training school at A and M College. Seventeen active and three honorary members attended the meeting led by vice president Vladik Boehm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Volunteer Fire Department
Donald Bunting
Henry Fehrenkamp
Weldon Knape
Harlingen
Fred Fehrenkamp
Lee Jarosek
Moulton Fire Department
A. & M. College
W. H. Pundt
Vladik Boehm
F J Lidiak Dies Prominent La Grange Citizen At 58
Frank J. Lidiak 58 a prominent La Grange resident died Saturday after a short illness. Burial was Monday in La Grange with Rev S A Zientek officiating. Born and raised in La Grange he married Cecila Stainacher of Moulton in 1928 and is survived by two sons Frank and Edward, five sisters Mrs L J Rose of LaGrange Mrs E E Bucek of Yoakum Mrs R H Hoppe of Houston Mrs Edna Zapalac of Austin and Mrs EB A Gintzel of Smithville. The Eagle extends its sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Lidiak
la Grange
S.A. Zientek
Cecila Stainacher
Moulton
Frank
Edward
L.J. Rose
LaGrange
E. Bucek
Yoakum
Fourth of July observed in Moulton with business closures
The Glorious Fourth marked the 163rd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. In Moulton most business houses closed for the day while many citizens joined celebrations at Oak Grove, Seguio and other points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Moulton
Oak Grove
Seguio
First Bale of 1989 Cotton Ginned in Karnes County
The first bale of 1989 cotton in Karnes county was ginned at the W. B. Mixon & Sons Gin yesterday morning. It weighed 471 pounds and was grown by T. R. Deborah on his farm south of here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karnes County
W. B. Mixon & Sons
T. R. Deborah
First Bale of 1939 Cotton Ginned Near Ricardo
Kleberg county reports its first bale of the 1939 cotton crop ginned Monday afternoon at Newton Gin in Ricardo. It was grown by Antonio Ortegon on his farm eight miles southeast of Ricardo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsville
Nordheim First Bale Picked by Farmers Gin Company
Nordheim Texas July 4 The first bale of cotton for Nordheim and DeWitt County was produced by Lester Schorre and weighed 451 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nordheim
DeWitt
Farmers Gin Company
Lester Schorre
Roosevelt signs bill for 90000 pilot training program
The editor notes President Roosevelt has signed the measure creating a training program for 90,000 pilots to bolster the expansion of the air service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Pan American Plans Regular Transatlantic Service
Regular transatlantic passenger service established. Luxurious Pan American planes to leave Port Washington twice weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Washington
O'Daniel Heads to Clinic for Health Checkup
Texas Governor W. Lee O'Daniel has gone to a clinic for a health checkup amid strain since his inauguration. Officials say his health remains strong and he is ready for the 1940 political fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lee O’daniel
Texas
Cuero Band Opens Concert Series Under Bennie Prause
The Cuero Municipal Band opened a series of band concerts Friday night under the direction of Bennie Prause. A large crowd enjoyed the opening program. Band concerts furnish wholesome entertainment for the entire community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero Municipal Band
Bennie Prause
Garner Reunion Brings 180 Relatives To Hallettsville
Descendants of the late Mr and Mrs W P Garner held their annual all day reunion in Hallettsville with about 180 relatives and friends from Texas Louisiana and New Mexico in attendance Rev E A Hood delivered an address partial organization elected Mrs J B Timm secretary and Mrs Herman Baumgarten historian The 1940 reunion will also be held in Hallettsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettaville
W. P. Garner
Texas
Louisiana
New Mexico
E. A. Hood
J.B. Timm
Hallettsville
Herman Baumgarten
Pioneer Resident Buried Here Wednesday Morning
Ferdinand Richter longtime Lavaca county resident died at his Baursville home on Monday July 8 at age 81. The funeral was held Wednesday from the home with services at St. Joseph Catholic Church led by Rev. Okrublik. Pallbearers were Alois Kuntschik Albert Hohensee Rudy Hohensee Joe Hohensee Hugo Richter and Louis A Richter. Survived by his widow and two daughters Miss Ella Richter and Miss Alma Richter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Richter
Lavaca County
Baursville
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Rev. Okrublik
Alois Kuntschik
Albert Hohensee
Texas relief funds allotted for free home aid
Aides to Senator Connally said the W P A has allotted 1 468 340 to the Texas relief commission for free home assistance and care of children in needy families. The announcement notes the relief effort targets Texas and assists families in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Connally
Texas Relief Commission
Yoakum Man Dies After Home Death at Hochheim Prairie
J. J. Kuck 72 died at his Hochheim Prairie home Friday night. he had led the Hochheim Prairie Mutual Fire and Storm Insurance for 27 years. he was a farmer, Lutheran, and Sons of Herman member. burial Sunday at 4 in Sons of Herman Cemetery Hochheim Prairie. survived by widow three daughters and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
J. J.kuck
Hochheim Prairie
Hochheim Prairie Mutual Fire and Storm Insurance Association
Iuck
Lutheran Church and Sons
Herman
Taterment
Sons
Watermelon Vendor Sells Big Melons in Town
Karl Sockwell son of Mr and Mrs Joe Lockwel sold watermelons in town on Friday. The display featured uniform fruit with the largest weighing seventy pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Sockwell
Joe Lockwel
Fourth of July At Oak Grove
Oak Grove school hosted a large Fourth of July celebration with guests from nearby communities. A dinner featured chicken Susty stew sausage salads and cakes. Senator L J Sulak LaGrange gave the address. County Judge Paul H Fertsch introduced him. Attendees enjoyed music beano and a dance to end the day. 112 tickets were sold and receipts totaled 61228.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
L. J. Sulak
LaGrange
Paul H. Fertsch
Bishop's First Bale of 1989 Cotton Picked
Durward Miller organized a fast crew to pick cotton in his field east of town Monday morning and Bishop’s first bale of 1989 cotton was picked and ginned by 11 o'clock. Delfos variety, graded middling with staple slightly above an inch, bale weight 575 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop
Dougherty Jarosek Wedding Solemnized in Moulton Church
Miss Emilie Jarosek daughter of Mr and Mrs L A Jarosek married Joe Dougherty son of Mr and Mrs J P Doughtery at St Joseph Church in Moulton on July 28. Rev Barney Dougherty officiated with Rev George Baumgartner assisting. The ceremony featured a long veil and pearls, bridesmaids in pink tones, and a reception at the Freytag home. The couple will reside in Kingsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emilie J:rosek
L. A. Jarosek
Joe Dougherty
J. P. Doughtery
Kingsville
Moulton St. Joseph’s Catholic
Barney Dougherty
George Baumgartner
Alice
Edgar Fretag
Frank Rabena
Emma Jarosek
Kilgore
Clara Mae Freytag
Mary Lee Jarosek
Ralph Freytag
Pat Doughtery
Max Freyteg
Flatonia
Firemen's Races Time Set at Seguin Meet
The Moulton Fire Department racing team led by John Novosad and teammates posted 22.8 seconds in the firemen's races at Seguin on July 4. Harlingen won with 18.3 seconds and San Marcos took second with 18.4 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Fire Department
John Novosad
Harvey Louis Fehrenkamp
Emil Beran
Ad, Ermis
Lee Jarosek
Fred Fehrenkamp
Seguin
Harlingen
San Marcos
Funeral Held for Eddie Pimperton Aged 8
Mra QO W. Casey attended the funeral of Eddie Frank Pimperton at Cameron on Wednesday. Eddie died Tuesday at age eight, son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Pimperton. Mrs Pimperton is Casey’s niece. The Eagle offers sympathy to the grieving parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra QO
Polka Dances Win Favor at Texas State College for Women
An outdoor dance at Texas State College for Women showcased the polka as a crowd favorite. Students demanded polka music at every subsequent dance, signaling its rising popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas State College For Women
Home paint projects mark local improvements
John Antrich recently had his house repainted and painters apply a fresh coat to the Mrs August W Janszen residence now occupied by Rev and Mrs C A Dickson. Ad Wagner in the northwest town section is remodeling his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Antrich
August W. Janszen
C. A. Dickson
Ad. A. Wagner
Sunday School Federation Holds Business Meeting
The Yorktown Federation of Sunday School teachers held its semi annual meeting at Zion's Lutheran Church in Robstown. Forty two teachers and pastors plus thirteen sisters attended the afternoon session with Rev. E Jacobs welcoming guests. An evening program featured Rev. Wolf of Gonzales and officers were elected with Giesler named president and Ora Willis Janszon secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorktown Federation of Sunday School Teachers of the
Texas
Zion’s Lutheran Church
E. Jacobs
N. H. Jacob
Wolf
Gonzales
Giesler
Mission Valley
Ora Willis Janszon
Moulton
Federation
Waco Prepares for Twenty First State American Legion Convention
The American Legion Waco is making elaborate preparations for the twenty first annual state convention to be held in Waco from August 26 to 29. A record breaking attendance is expected and the program will be released shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
the American Legion
Card From Canada Reports Big Trout and Travel Fun
Sam Jaeggli Jr and traveling companion Barney Wotipka send a Cransbrook British Columbia postcard. It describes snow and high mountains and catching large trout to eat whenever they want. They note the trip is still going strong with never a dull moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jaeggli, Jr
Barney Wotipka
Cransbrook
British Columbia
Family leaves for San Antonio for treatment
Mrs Ed Kolar and her sons Ken ward and James Edward departed Saturday for San Antonio where they will stay temporarily. Mr Kolar, under treatment in a local hospital there, is doing nicely. The Eagle hopes they will return soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Kolar
Kenward
James Edward
San Antonio
Fire Department tops Soft Ball clash 5 to 4
Fire Department wins a 5 to 4 soft ball game against the Boy Scouts. Jaeggli defeats E and R Drug Store 19 to 3. Virginia Brune, Patricia Ann Brune, and Ana Neskorik return home Sunday after a two week visit with Mr and Mrs F J Biehunko in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Fire Department
E & R Drug Store
Jaeggli
Jaeggi
Virginia
Patricia Ann Brune
Ana Neskorik
F.J. Biehunko
San Antonio
Emma Richter and Adela Richter Attend Ferdinand Richter Funeral
Mrs Emma Richter of Flatonia and her daughter Miss Adela Richter of Nixon attended funeral services for Ferdinand Richter in the city Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Richter
Flatonia
Adela Richter
Nixon
Ferdinand Richter
Boening and Knesek Family Visit Moulton Friends
Mr and Mrs Ad Boening and baby and Ad Knesek of Fredericksburg were in Moulton last week visiting relatives and attending to business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad. Boening
Baby
Ad. Knesek
Fredericksburg
Moulton
San Antonio visitors spend Sunday with Mrs Neskorik
Sam Feagin and Mr and Mrs F J Biebunko of San Antonio visited Mrs Agnes Neskorik on Sunday and returned home with the Biebunkos after the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Feagin
F. J. Biebunko
San Antonio
G. L. Brune
Agnes Neskorik
Neskorik
Biebunkos
Local social guests visit from Gonzales Pecos Cuero
Mrs. Jim Bell hosted guests including Mr and Mrs K S Bunting of Gonzales Mr and Mrs Jim Thornton of Pecos Miss Pearl Srester Miss Elizabeth and George Gerhold of Cuero who joined Mrs Lee Bunting and Mr and Mrs Donald Bunting here Sunday for a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bell
K. S. Bunting
Gonzales
Jim Thornton
Pecos
Pearl Srester
Elizabeth
George Gerhold
Cuero
Lee Bunting
Donald Bunting
Herman Sons Picnic Planned at Herman Park
Herman Sons Picnic at Herman Park Sunday afternoon July 9 at 1 o clock offers music and lunch with Carl Biebers of San Antonio as principal speaker. All lodge members and families at home invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozart Lodge No. 59
Order of Sons of Herman
Herman Park
Carl Biebers
San Antonio
Grand Lodge
Couple plans college attendance in San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Frank J Wagner with Miss Josephine and Frank Jr visited San Antonio last week to arrange Miss Josephine s enrollment at Incarnate Word College. Josephine recently graduated with this year s Moulton High School class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Wagner
Josephine
Frank, Jr
San Antonio
Incarnate Word College
Moulton High School
Calhoun County Reports Earliest 1989 Cotton Bale
Calhoun county's first bale of cotton for the 1989 season was brought in by W.H. Morris at Port Lavaca, classed strict middling and weighing 496 pounds. It is the earliest bale recorded in the county for 25 years.
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Port Lavaca
Texas
Calhoun County
W.H. Morris
Shiner Resident Ben Novak Dies at 52
Ben Novak of Shiner died Tuesday June 27 at age 52. Burial followed Thursday in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Survived by his widow and four children the Eagle offers sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Novak
Shiner
Birth Reported at Moulton Area
A daughter was born near Moulton to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Dierscke on June 25. The infant is named Ver Nell Marie. Mrs. Dierschke is formerly Miss Hertha Sehrveder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Dierscke
Moulton
Nell Marie
Dierschke
Hertha Sehrveder
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F. J. Lidiak
Garner
Dy Hohensee
Joe Hohensee
Hugo Richter
and Louis A. Richter
Richter
Ella
Alma Richter
Insurance Firm
Elsie Walla
Paul Kleckar
Sunday School Federation
Robstown
Henry von Heuvel
Nueces
von Heuvel
State Convention
American Legion
Canada
Herman Sons
Calhoun Bale
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