Yoakum Buys Bus For Rural Students And Team
At Yoakum Independent School District board meeting a new school bus was approved for rural routes in Wenzel and National Hall areas and to transport the Bulldog football team. Built by Wayne Body Works on a Chevrolet chassis the bus seats 48 plus the driver with side entrance and emergency rear exit. A bonded driver will operate the bus to ensure student safety.
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Yoakum
Tex
Yoakum Independent School District
George P. Barron
Wenzel
National Hall
Wayne Body Works
Local Farmer Brings 58-Pound Giant Pumpkin to Town
D M Lyons, a Range Texas farmer, shows a pumpkin weighing 58 pounds brought to town this week. Mrs. Joe Bratrich and daughter Joan Ruth spent three weeks visiting Victoria Corpus Christi and Port Lavaca. Miss Angeline Mikes visits Joe K Etlinger home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Range
Texas
D. M. Lyons
Joe Bratrich
Joan Ruth
Victoria
Corpus Chaisti
Port Lavaca
Miss Angeline Mikes
Joe K. Etlinger
Multiple Birth Announcements Include Grasse Hass Hobman Stewart
Birth notices report a boy for Mr and Mrs Henry Grasse of Boursville on June 24 named Bobby Ray. A girl for Mr and Mrs Walter Hass near Moulton on July 7 named unnamed. A girl for Mr and Mrs Louis Hobman near Moulton on July 2 named Lucille Edna. A girl for Mr and Mrs Alvin Stewart near Moulton on June 28 named Ethel Marie. Visitors Mrs Wm Franke Marguerite De Shong and Jessie Rebmet from San Antonio were Sunday guests at Vine Rebmet home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Grasse
Boursville
Bobby Ray
Walter Hass
Near
Moulton
Louis Hobman
Lucille Edna
Alvin Stewart
Ethel Marie
Wm. Franke
Marguerite de Shong
Jessie Rebmet
San Antonio
Vine. Rebmet
Westerhoff returns from extended visit to Me yersville Cuero Ganado
Mrs EK Westerhoff has returned from an extended visit to Meyersville Cuero and Ganado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. EK. Westerhoff
Meyersville, Cuero and
Ganado
Mrs. Ramsower Family Vacationing in Kotzebue Home
Mrs. Irving Ramsower and her children from Mathis are vacationing in the home of Mrs. Erna Kotzebue. The arrangement places the Ramsowers as guests at Kotzebue’s residence during the holiday period.
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Irving Ramsower
Mathis
Erna Kotzebue
Woehler and Munke Visit in Moulton Sunday
Mr and Mrs Wm Woehler of Yoau m and Miss Pearl Munke of Schulenburg visited in Moulton Sunday.
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Wm. Woehler
Yoa
Miss Pearl Munke
Schulenburg
Moulton Sunday
Brunkenkamp Hoefer Family Visit Extended
Mr and Mrs Eric Brunkenkamp Hoefer and their daughter Mildred visited G J Bohnenkamp home recently. Miss Mildred remained for a longer visit.
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Ond
Eric Brunkenhoefer
Mildred
G. J. Bohnenkamp
Visitors In The Edmund Meyer Home
Recent visitors included Mr and Mrs A A Balhorn and daughter Vivian of Rosebud Mr and Mrs Joe Fiebirch and daughter Virginia Rose of New Braunfels Mr and Mrs John Habertus of Selma and Henry Ballhorn of Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Meyer
A. A. Balhorn
Vivian
Rosebud
Joe Fiebirch
Virginia Rose
New Braunfels
John Habertus
Selma
Henry Ballhorn
Houston
Kulhanek Visit Near Waller With Svoboda Family
Mr and Mrs J J Kulhanek of near Waller visited at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs An ton Svoboda Sunday and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Kulhanek
Near Waller
Anton Svoboda
German-born William Krause dies after lingering illness
William Krause aged 47 died at his Hoerne home on Monday July 1 after a lingering illness. Born in Freisburg Germany, he is survived by his wife and two sons. Attending the funeral from here were Fred Fenrenkamp, W H Pundt, Frank Biehunke Jr, William Eilert, and Charles Krause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Krause
Hoerne
Freisburg
Germany
Fred &. Febrenkamp
W. H Pundt
Frank Biehunke
William Eilert
Moulton
Charles Krause
Shiner
Eagle
Far mers & Merchants State Bank in Moulton Report
The official statement of the financial condition of the Far mers & Merchants State Bank of Moulton appears in this issue. The bank is in fine shape.
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Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Moulton
Eagle
Rockefeller 96 attends church as heat slows visit
John D. Rockefeller Jr. says the 96 year old patriarch hasn’t felt better in years after a union service at First Presbyterian Lakewood New Jersey. Rockefeller Sr. planned no press interviews but is not in poor health despite heat and humidity.
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Lakewood
N. J
John D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller Jr
First Presbyterian Church
Marshall Sewell
First Baptist Church
Golf House
Rockefeller Estate
Katherine Hinsdale
Lakewood Public
Rockefeller Homme
Hattie Evans
Rockefeller
Miss Hulda Kaase Heads Back to Round Rock
Miss Hulda Kaase left for Round Rock Tuesday after two months at home with her parents.
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Hulda Kaase
Round Rock
Kaase Family Visiting In LaGrange
Mr and Mrs F C Kaase and daughters Helen and Hulda were in LaGrange Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Kaase
Helen and
Hulda
LaGrange
Misses Helen and Hulda Kau Visit in Hallettsville
Misses Helen and Hulda Kau were visitors hosted by the Eric Gumme home in Hallettsville on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Kaase
Helen and
Hulda Kau
Eric Gumme
Hallettsville
Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Bluhm at Chareo
J A Dierschie reports the arrival of Wanda June Bluhm a baby girl weighing 7% pounds born Saturday June 29 at the Bluhm home in Chareo Cor gratulations to the family from well wishers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Dierschie
Julius Bluhm
Chareo
Wanda June
Dietschke Family Celebrates Fourth of July in Halletsville
J A Dietschke and family spent Independence Day in Halletsville enjoying the traditional celebrations and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Dietschke and
Famil
Halettaville
Fehrenkamp Celebrates 78th Birthday in Moulton Home
Mr. F T Fehrenkamp, owner of F T Fehrenkamp and Sons Lumber, was feted at his Moulton home on Sunday July 7 for his 78th birthday. Relatives and friends gathered enjoying refreshments and lively conversation with many local and visiting attendees from Yoakum Gonzales Shiner Mathis Temple Fostoria and nearby areas.
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F. T. Fehrenkamp
Fehrenkamp
F. T. Fehrenkamp and Sons Lumber Company
Moulton
the Eagle
Moulton Home Demonstration Club June Meeting Details
The Moulton Home Demonstration Club met June 26 at the American Legion Hall with 16 members. Delegates were elected for the A and M short course in August. large Rally Day at Hallattsville was moved to July 18. A July 3 special meeting reviewed plans for dress and canning contests and a clothes closet demonstration.
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Moulton
American Legion Hall
Edmund Richter
Evelyne Dietschke
Hugo Fisbeck
Hallettsville
Dora Barnes
Della A. Pfluger
Pilager
Correction crediting Mrs Jaeggli for Mountain Hone accompaniment
The Eagle notes a correction for last week’s write up of the convention. Mrs J T Jaeggli played the accompaniment for The Mountain Hone rendered by the Moulton Ladies and deserves credit for her time and work.
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the Eagle
J. T. Jaeggli
Moulton
Miss Vondrak Leaves for Waller with Family
Miss Alice Vondrak departed Tuesday morning for Waller to reside with her mother. Best wishes from numerous friends and relatives accompany the move.
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Alice Vondrak
Waller
Miss Edith Mikes Visits Corinne Anders in Cvery
Miss Edith Mikes visits Miss Corinne Anders in Cvery for a social afternoon. The pair are seen at a local residence enjoying conversation and companionship.
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Edith Mikes
Cvery
Corinne Anders
Dallas Woman Betty Bandy Visits Dorothy Jean Jae gegli
Miss Betty Bandy of Dallas visits Miss Dorothy Jean Jae gegli in a social greeting notice reflecting local fashion and society circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Bandy
Dallas
Dorothy Jean Jae Gegli
Roosevelt to Address Amarillo Confederate Reunion
Representative Jones of Texas said on Wednesday President Roosevelt would address the United Confederate Veterans reunion in Amarillo Texas in September either in person or by telephone and radio. This would be the first invitation of a president to speak at a Confederate veterans meeting.
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Washington
Jones
Texas
Roosvelt
United Confederate Veterans
Amarillo
Texan
Confederate Veterans
Attorney General Rules Tax Discount Act Unconstitutional
The attorney general ruled that the act proposing discounts for prompt payment of property taxes is unconstitutional, nullifying the measure and preventing early-pay incentives.
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Attorney General
Allred Names Belgrano as Colonel on Governor’s Staff
Governor James V Allred appoints Frank N Belgrano national commander of the American Legion as a colonel on the governor’s staff. The act elevates a prominent veterans leader to a senior advisory role in state affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Allred
Frank N. Belgrano
The
American Legion
Debt rises sharply in four and a half years
The United States debt has jumped from 16 million dollars to almost 29 million dollars in the last four and a half years, reflecting a rapid expansion of national liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wisconsin Old Age Pension Law Opens July First
The Wisconsin old age pension law became operative July 1. All persons 70 years of age are eligible for pension.
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Wisconsin
Galveston Fig Growers Estimate Strong Harvest This Year
Fig growers in the Galveston section project a yield between 3 000 000 and 4 000 000 pounds. Preserving plants will begin operation shortly with prices from 1 cent per pound.
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Galveston
Wiley Post Goes to Siberia to Hunt Tigers
Noted flyer Wiley Post, famed for coast to coast record attempts in the stratosphere, travels to Siberia to hunt tigers as part of a curiosity expedition and record pursuit.
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Wiley Post
Siberia
Local Visitors and Trips Mentioned Around Yoa Kui
Mrs. Charles Seekamp of Yoakui visited the Joe C. Kopecky home Friday. Mr and Mrs C Perkins of San Antonio and the Editor and Mrs O F Knape of Moulton left Thursday morning for Grand Canyon and Carlsbad Cavern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Seekamp of
Yoakui
Joe C. Kopecky
C. Perkins
San Antonio
O. F. Knape
Moulton
Grand Canyon
Carlsbad Cavern
Families Travel in Texas This Thursday
Mr. Emil Jaluska and family and Mr. Gus Fisbeck and family were in Austin and San Marcos Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Jaluska
Gus Fisbeck
Austin
San Marcos
Kolar Family Visits Kyle Home of William Schmeltekopf
Mr and Mrs Ed Kolar and their son Edward James spent Thursday in Kyle at the home of William Schmeltekopf.
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Ed. Kolar
Edward James
William Schmeltekopf
Kyle
Temple visit by Alfons Giesbers family
Mr Alfons Giesbers and family of a Temple visited in the Fred Fehrenkamp home Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfons Giesbers
Fred . Fehrenkamp
Baseball results from Shiner and Moulton games
The Shiner Brewers beat the Legion Cubs 4 to 1 on Thursday in Shiner. The Converse Cubs then defeated the Shiner Brewers 4 to 2 in Shiner on Sunday. The Moulton Cats routed the Dickson nine 15 to 0 on Sunday.
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Shiner Brewers
Legion Cubs
Shiner
Converse Cubs
Moulton Cats
Dickson
Eddie Breitschoff Family Visit Noted in Cistern
Eddie Breitschoff and family of Cistern visited relatives here Sunday, spending time with kin and catching up on news.
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Eddie Breitschoff
Cistern
Mrs Darilek Taken To Shiner Hospital After Illness
Mrs O A Darilek who has been on the sick list for two weeks was taken to Shiner hospital Tuesday night. Many friends wish her a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Darilek
Shiner Hospital
Mueller Pfub wedding ties two Texas families
Mr. Arnold Mueller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Mueller of Moulton, wed Miss Evelyn Pfub, daughter of Mrs. Minnie Pfub of Shiner, at the Lutheran parsonage in Moulton Saturday at 8 p.m. The couple were witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. Otto Ooeltjen and Miss Dora Mueller served as maid of honor. Mrs. Sam Jaeggli and children recently visited San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Mueller
Adolph Mueller
Moulton
Evelyn Pichi
Minnie Pfub
Shiner
Otto Ooeltjen
Dora Mueller
Family visitors call on Falkenberg home Sunday
Mrs. F. AH. Falkenberg and children of Galveston with Mrs. Dellmeyer and daughter from Burton Rev and Mrs W. B. Wendt of Louissina Mrs. W. F Boermer of Beeville and M. A Falkenberg and Mr. Winiton Strenger of San Antonio visited in the A. H. Falkenberg home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. AH. Falkenberg
Galveston
Dellmeyer
Burton
W. B. Wendt
Louissina
W. F Boermer
Beeville
M. A Falkenberg
Winiton Strenger
San Antonio
A. H. Falkenberg
Drilling Set to Start in Lavaca County Block
San Antonio reports Whee lock and Collins will drill a block acreage in Lavaca County southeast of Hallettsville around the M. Wooten survey. The block was assembled by A. W. Stall and turned to Whee lock and Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Wheelock & Collins
Lavaca County
Hallettsville
M. Wooten
A. W. Stall
A. and M. Names New Extension Chief
College Station July 8 Directors of A and M college of Texas named H H Williamson as director of the extension department succeeding the late O B Mertin Miss Mildred Horton formerly of Dallas was named as Williamsons assistant Directors authorized officials to apply for a PW A grant of 550 000 to build three new dormitories The school of vocational teaching was ordered discontinued.
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College Station
A. & M.college of Texas Today
H. H. Wiliamson
O. B. Mertin
Mildred Horton
Dallas
Williamson
Card of Thanks for Silver Jubilee Support
We express thanks to all who donated and helped make the Silver Jubilee a success. Special gratitude to Rev. Father Joseph Kopp from the Christian Mothers Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Joseph Kopp
Christian Mothers Society
State Board Sets Per Capita Apportionment at 17.56
The state board of education fixes the per capita apportionment at 17.56 for the upcoming school year, up from 16.50 this year. Republican leaders criticize many Democratic government policies, joking about the Democrats exhausting their alphabet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Fehrenkamp Family Leaves for Temple and Friends Visit
Fred F Fehrenkamp and family departed for Temple on Wednesday. Miss Eunice Kopecky also left on Wednesday to Cuero to be a guest of Miss Grace Frey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred F. Fehrenkamp
Construction on Moulton Water Tower Underway
Work continues on the new water tower in Moulton with crews clearing site, pouring foundations, and installing safer supply lines. Project aims to improve municipal water pressure and fire protection for residents and businesses.
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Moulton
Uvalde Leader-News Marks 57th Birthday Edition
Uvalde Tex July 8 The Uvalde Leader-News celebrates its 57th birthday with a 52 page illustrated edition. HH P Hornby editor and publisher has owned the newspaper since 1922. The paper began as the Uvalde Leader in 1898 and later merged with the Uvalde News. In 1906 it was sold to M Zibenhauer, then to Miss Bessie Fletcher, with Hornby regaining control 13 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uvalde
Tex
Uvalde Leader-News
HH. P. Hornby
Uvalde Leader
Uvalde News
U.S. Cotton Exports Fall in Early Year Report
A Chamber of Commerce of the United States report shows U.S. cotton exports declined by 1,221,000 bales in the first quarter of the year, reflecting weaker overseas demand and tighter domestic supply conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chamber of Commerce of the
Auto crash toll tops 135000 in first half of 1935
The United States suffered 135,200 deaths and 200,000 injuries from automobile crashes in the first six months of 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Save the Constitution cry echoes in upcoming campaign
A debate sketches the idea that the constitution must be amended periodically to stay current. Supporters argue changes safeguard the document’s relevance while critics warn against eroding its foundational protections.
Pecan industry in Liano County hit by floods
Floods devastated the pecan sector in Liano County causing an estimated loss near 6 million dollars. Local growers assess damage and seek aid while officials monitor river conditions and recovery needs.
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Liano County
French Irked Over King Lish German Naval Policy
French leaders complain about British German naval limits and insist on stronger action. European statesmen remind them of a stubborn marble game analogy with threats to withdraw participation if terms aren’t met.
Bridge Club Hosts Afternoon With Seven Games
Mrs Anton Meyer hosted a Tuesday afternoon bridge club with three tables of players. After seven games, Mrs John Cieadr led with high score and Mrs Gusbishees won the consolation prize. Refreshments included polsa salad, tongue sandwiches, coconut cream pie with cherries, chocolate roll and iced tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Meyer
John Cieadr
Gusbishees
Silver Jubilee Celebration at Moulton Parish Hall
The Christian Mothers Society held a Silver Jubilee at Moulton Parish Hall on July 7. The program included a blessing, High Mass at 10 A M, a public dinner at 11 40 A M, and a dessert lunch at 4 P M, with bazaar and music throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Mothers Society
Moulton
County Attorney Named At Boerne
Kendall County commissioners appoint Allen C. Wilson 21 as county attorney at Boerne Texas noting the official action taken July 9 by the commissioners court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boerne
Texas
Allen C. Wilson
Kendall County
Commissioners’ Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. D. Rockefeller
T. Fehrenkamp
Ben Fenreuckamp
Lillian Fehrenkamp
Emil Stach
William Hohit
Charles Kaiser
Walter Fehrenkamp
George Bargmann
Gonzales
John Giesbers
Fintonia
A. J. Giesbers
Temple
Henry Fehrenkamp
Louis Fehrenkamp
Fred Fehrenkamp
Paul Giesbers
Margaret Giesbers
V.O Fehrenkamp
Elo Fehrenkamp
Helen
Marguerite Boehm
Dorothy Hoppe
Henry Earl Kotzebue
Roy Kotzebue
Mig
R. Valenta
Virginia
Valenta
Ed, Boehm, Sr
Vladik Boehm
Moulten
Roosevelt
Moeller
Sam Jaeggli
Sam Jr
Iva Sue
E. A. Jaeggli
Parner
Bridge Club
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