Legion meeting sets plans for American Legion Day and events
Jerome Michal Post No. 94 met Sunday July 3 1921 with post commander R A Scheer in charge. Motions include naming an American Legion Day during the Flatonia fair with a committee led by Geo Kristik and others, and arranging signs for east headquarters during the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Michal
R. A. Scheer
Geo. Kristik
N. D. Johnson
F. J. Starry
M. Fernau, Jr
American Legion
Flatonia Fair
H. N. Hymann
U.S
Congress
A. G. Kotzebue
Chaiman
D. J. Dechard
F.E. Berger
Flatonia
Moulton
Post
Free Barbecue Held at Puska Homestead West of Flatonia
A community barbecue was hosted at the Puska homestead two miles west of Flatonia on Sunday July 10. Attendees included O B Kilert and family Adolph Filipp and family Louis Stavinohn and family Louis Wirzig and family EF L Filipp and wife Adolph Filipp Christian Brom and Missea Helen and Antionette Pliska Moulton Miss Brilling San Antonio Mrs N W Windwehr Dallas Joe Boehm and family Mrs Rosa Baugh and Joba Albrecht Flatonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puska
Flatonia
O.B. Kilert
Adolph Filipp
Louis Stavinohn
Louis Wirzig
L. Filipp
Christian Brom
Missea Helen
Antionette Pliska
The Eagle Celebrates Twenty Third Year In South Texas
The Eagle marks its twenty third year with gratitude to business readers and correspondents. The note thanks patrons for past patronage and pledges renewed effort to merit continued confidence as the community paper expands coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagle
Eagle
South
Texas
If It Never Rained What Would Worry Be
A reflection on rainless days imagining anxiety rising without precipitation. The thought experiment links weather to concern, suggesting worry follows absence of expected rain.
Neff Calls Extraordinary Session of Legislature
Governor Pat M. Neff orders an extraordinary legislative session in Austin to convene July 18. Agenda includes state and school appropriations, repeal of suspended sentence law, tightened prohibition enforcement, officer removal for non enforcement, abolishing useless offices, redistricting into senatorial and representative districts, and other matters presented by the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat M. Neff
Austin
Eagle gratitude for recent subscription payments
The Eagle thanks readers for subscriptions since the last report. Names listed include John Havlik Moulton Frank Hafernick Moulton John Mikulik Moulton and Joseph Sturm Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
John Havlik
Moulton
Frank Hafernick
John Mikulik
Joseph Sturm
City Directory Shows San Antonio Population At 180000
The forthcoming city directory for San Antonio notes a population figure of 180000. This preparation indicates the city’s growing size and provides a census reference for residents and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Austin Announces Likely $14 Per Child Scholastic Aid
An official statement from Austin indicates the next school year will see about 14 dollars allotted per child for appropriations. The plan stresses per pupil funding to support educational programs and resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Fort Worth Man Pitied for Wife and Four Children
A Fort Worth man faced a harsh fate after planning to mistreat his wife and four young children. He apparently received what he deserved, with details showing the attempted wrongdoing and its consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Kuklux
Weather’s gloom lifts as sun awaits brighter days
A brief notice notes persistent rain but predicts sun and clearer skies ahead. Forecasters expect gradual improvement with brighter conditions returning after the overcast spell.
Bill for Statewide Klan Probe Introduced by Representatives
Representative Lee Rountree of Brezos county and others will introduce a bill at the extra legislative session calling for a state wide investigation of the Ku Klux Klan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Rountree
Brezos County
Admiral Eberle Takes Command of Pacific Fleet
Admiral Eberle, a Texas native born in Dallas, has assumed command of the United States fleet in the Pacific Ocean, drawing pride from Texans nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Eberle
United States
Pacific Ocean
Texas
Dallas
Galveston Wheat Exports Break Fiscal Year Records
Exports through Galveston totaled 74,000,000 bushels during the fiscal year ending June, far surpassing the prior year and more than triple the amount shipped the year before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Army to cut strength to 150000 by October first
The army will be reduced from 225000 to 150000 by October 1. Several military posts are expected to be abandoned, but San Antonio will not lose its status as a military center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army of the
United States
San Antonio
Delta river sacks dumped to save freight costs
Report states 50,000 bags of fine on ions were dumped into the Gunnison River at Delta Colorado after transport charges exceeded market sale prices. The act was undertaken to save the cargos despite heavy loss of goods and environmental impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnison River
Delta
Colorado
Wisconsin Governor Defends Home Privacy Against Federal Invasion
Governor Blaine pledges Wisconsin will not fund spying or arrests of peaceful citizens over home brew. He condemns federal authorities for infringing the sanctity of homes and asserts state resistance to such intrusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Wisconsin
Governor Neff Speaks Across State Ahead of Special Session
Governor Neff travels to several regions before the legislature convenes the extraordinary session. He downplays public benefit of his speeches but says the appearances allow him to mingle with citizens and learn the state's needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neff
Voting on Five Amendments in July State Election
Election set for Saturday July 23 to vote on five amendments to the state constitution. Read leaflets for details, available free at First State Bank to help voters cast an informed ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank
Pastor Resigns from Swiss Alp O'Quinn Lutheran Churches
Rev. K. Kern resigns after thirty one years as pastor of Swiss Alp and O'Quinn Lutheran churches in Fayette county and will serve in Anders in Goliad county. Local residents and families visit and travel as weather slows events and postpones the Le VacA County Retail Merchants Association banquet. Henry Karl Menefee among those to join the Citizens' Military Training Camp at Camp Travis, San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. K. Kern
Swiss Alp
O'Quinn Lutheran
Fayette County
Goliad County
Anders
Levaca County Retail Merchants Association
Opera House
Henry Karl Menefee
H. A. Menefee
Ths Place
Citizens
Camp Travis
San Antonio
Henry Karl
Community News From Shiner Route 3 In July 1921
Last week brought heavy rains affecting feed supplies but residents still shared visits and celebrations. Miss Mary Vana spent Sunday with Miss Mary Jilek and others. J F Michalic Jr and family visited Jim Novosad and wife. a young group gathered at Frank Jilek Jr to celebrate his son Frank's birthday with games and socializing. Jim Reindel stayed with the Krejcis. readers and writers receive a cordial greeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Vana
Mary Jilek
Agnes Darilek
Albert Diouho
J. F. Michalic
Jim Novosad
Frank Jilek
Frank
Steve Michalec
Charlie Krejel
Edwin Schodde
Geo
Paul Flessner
Joe
Adolph Vana
John Tousek
Joe Knesek
Bessie
Annie Krejel
Mary
Clarence Vana
Sophie Tousek
Jim Reindel
Charlie Krejci
Local Social News and Church Notice Digest
Names of residents visiting relatives and guests in Gonzales Seguin Yoakum Edna Bay City Eagle Lutheran church services announced with revocation of prior plan. The first state bank advertises burglar alarm protection with free box rental until 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank
Dilworth Notes From Nearby Towns in July 1921
Local item from Lone Star dated July 11 1921 reports residents attending the Big 4th in Gonzales and traveling to San Marcos with companions Gladys Cooper Kitty Marie Hull and others. Visitors include Mrs A T Crosby and Jessie Lomax Belton and Vernon Autry relatives Hallettsville. Grady Johnson family visited Gabitzsch. J Y Thompson Jr attended district court in Gonzales. School trustees slow to elect teachers with only Thelma Brothers of Gonzales on the faculty. Health reported good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales
George Cooper
Lorene Askey
San Marcos
Gladys Cooper
Kitty Marie Hull
A. T. Crosby
Jessie Lomax
Belton
Vernon Autry
Kinsfolk
Hallettsville
Grady Johnson
Little Grady Jr
Gabitzsch
Thelma Brothers
Lone Star
Culak School Community Notes and July 4 Events
Several heavy showers fell in Culak School area over recent days delaying cotton needs. Gus Huff and family attended Mrs Schodde’s birthday at the W H Schodde home Saturday night. Frank Koenig and wife visited Moulton relatives on Sunday. Emma Reind Ella Huff Victor Freytag and Rudie Huff visited Henry Blank home in Dreyer. Frank Mares and family visited John Brom home. Ella and Hilda Huff returned from Shiner. Fourth of July celebration at Hallettsville. Gus Huff and wife visited Robert Marburger family Sunday. July 13 19a2r.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Huff
W. H. Schodde
Mrs. Schodde
Frank Koenig
Moulton
Emma Reind
Ella Huff
Victor Freytag
Rudie Huff
Hentry Blank
Dreyer
Frank Mares
John Brom
Ella
Hilda Huff
Shiner
Tommie
Hallettsville
Robert Marburger
Houston visitors stay with Mr and Mrs Fred Febrenkamp
Mrs Stevens, her daughter Miss Octavia, and Harry Strange of Houston visited here for several days last week as guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Febrenkamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Norman
Eaglequake
Edwin Peterson
New York
Gueets
J. T. Jaeggli
Mrs. Stevens
Miss Octavia
Harry Strange
Houston
Mr. and
Mra
Fred Febrenkamp
Will McElroy Appointed County Cotton Census Enumerator
Will McElroy of near Shiver is named to the county cotton census enumerator post succeeding T. H. Streich of Hallettsville who now serves as district clerk. Streich held the position for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will McElroy
Near Shiver
T. H. Streich
Hallettsville
Mr. Streich
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Guenther Hospital
Moulton, Texas
Drs. Guenther & Jaeggli
Legion Locals
Legion
George F. Kristik
W.D. Johnson
Opera
Carmel Myers
Good
Sun
Napoleon
Maxwell and Chalmers Automobiles
Allis-Chalmers Tractors
Columbia
Presto
Goodyear
Portage and Miller
Humble Gas
Sinclair
Maxwell
Detroit
Great Chalmers
Beran’s Auto Sales CO
Klobedans Garage
E. W. Klobedans
the Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Fred Krause
Yoakum
George Bargmann
Mre. Bargmann
FB. J
Mre
Fehrenkamp
Kev
G.J. Bobenkamp
Henry
Erich Brunkenboefer
John Studeman
Wharton
City
Mr. Studeman
Wharton Ice and Light Plant
J. D. Gray
Eon Willie
Mies Annie Lee Burns
Mre. PF. M. Miller
el Paso
Rudolph Jaeggli
Mies
Mary Goetz
Mrs. F. Goetz
Misees
Mildred Byers
Paula Goetz
Seguin
Ed. L. Etlinger
William Morgenroth
Yoakum Mopday
Annie Arpim
Bay City
George Yerger
Ed. Studeman and Sons
Edna
N. W. Horne
Moulton Lutheran
Dilworth
J. Y. Thompson, Jr
Culak School
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