Farmers Meeting Thursday August 5 At Moulton Legion Hall
The Moulton Business Men's League calls a farmers meeting for Thursday night August 5 at 8 oclock sharp. Held at the American Legion Hall it aims to spark interest in growing tomatoes popcorn and other crops with prominent speakers invited. All farmers in the Moulton trade area should attend. The note also mentions a deep pool near Coalinga California more than two miles below the surface.
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Moulton Business Men’s League
American Legion Hall
League
Coalinga
California
Texas tax board sets state rate at 49 cents per hundred
The automatic tax board of Texas fixed the state tax rate at 49 cents on the hundred dollars of property valuation, marking the lowest rate in years.
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The
Automatic Tax Board of Texas
Democratic Party nominates Bailey to succeed late Robinson
The Democratic State Committee of Arkansas nominates Governor Carl E. Bailey to succeed the late Senator Joe T. Robinson in the state’s political leadership.
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Democratic State Committee of Arkansas
Carl E. Bailey
Joe T. Robinson
State Education Board Overshoots with 22 Per Capita Apportionment
The state board of education overstepped by a 22 per capita apportionment warning that any reduction would severely harm schools and education funding.
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State Board of Education
Roosevelt signs bill aiding tenants and sharecroppers to buy farms
President Roosevelt affixes his signature to a federal bill authorizing aid to tenants and sharecroppers for acquiring farm homes, expanding government support for rural housing.
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Roosevelt
Federal
Texas Battles Infantile Paralysis Surge
Infantile paralysis has appeared in several places of Texas. Drastic measures have been adopted by health authorities to prevent the spread of this dreaded disease.
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Texas
Scholastic Transfer Window Closes This Month
The transfer period for students moving between districts ends on the last day of the month. Eligible families are urged to complete requests promptly.
Garner Urges Democrats to Restore Party Harmony
Vice President John Nance Garner told Democratic senators to end personal attacks and focus on unity, urging a return to party harmony within the ranks.
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John Nance Garner
Cary Smith 66 Bay City Tribune Publisher dies
The press of the state mourns the pausing of Cary Smith 66 publisher of the Bay City Tribune. Smith died at a Galveston hospital Saturday. Burial took place in Lockhart Sunday. Surviving are his widow and four children.
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Cary Smith
Bay City Tribune
Smith
Galveston Hospital
Lockhart
Special farmers meeting in Moulton on August 5
A special farmers meeting will be held in Moulton Thursday night August 5 for the purpose of discussing crop diversification. All farmers in the Moulton trade territory are invited to attend. Able speakers will address the gathering.
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Moulton
Texas Seeks Aid for 28 293 Needy Children Age 14
The child welfare commission estimates 28 293 needy children aged 14 in Texas would be eligible for aid under the proposed constitutional amendment up for a vote on August 23.
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Child Welfare Commission
The
Board of Control
Texas
Catholic State League selects Hallettsville for 1988 convention
The Catholic State League of Texas at its annual convention near Waco chose Hallettsville as the 1988 convention city Gus Strauss of Hallettsville was re elected as president of the league Miss Sophie Heep of Fredericksburg was elected as president of the Catholic Women's Union Mrs Charles Seekamp of Austin visits her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Kopecky Miss Dorothy Louise Fehrenkamp left for Houston to visit her grandmother Mrs F Stevens Iva Sue Jaeggli daughter of Dr and Mrs Sam Jaeggli left for Brenham to visit relatives
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Catholic State League of Texas
Tours
Waco
Hallettsville
Gus Strauss
Sophie Heep
Fredericksburg
Catholic Women’s Union
Charles Seekamp of
Austin
Joe C. Kopecky
Dorothy Louise Fehrenkamp
Houston
F. Stevens
Iva Sue Jaeggli
Sam Jaeggli
Brenham
Mrs Etlinger and Baby Visit Mladenka Home
Mrs. Joe Etlinger and her baby from Flatonia visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Mladenka last week for a social call.
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Joe Etlinger
Baby
Flatonia
John Mladenka
Mrs Weber and family visit Moulton from LaGrange
Mrs George Weber and her son Mrs Edwin Pohl and Pohl of LaGrange visited in Moulton last Thursday.
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George Weber
Edwin Pohl and
Pohl of
LaGrange
Moulton
Heinsohn Couple Visits Fehrenkamp Home Sunday
Mr and Mrs Louis Heinsohn of Carmine spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs F T Fehrenkamp at their home reflecting a social family gathering both families hosted and attended in the community.
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Louis Heinsohn
Carmine
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Brenham Family Visits R Jaeggi Relative
Mr and Mrs H L Zschappel and son Bobbie of Brenham spent Sunday with Mrs R Jaeggi, the mother.
Jaeggli Family Trip Highlights Texas Weekend
Mr and Mrs J T Jaeggli and daughter Dorothy Jean visited Dallas early in the week. Mia Sam Jaeggli Sam Jr and Iva Sue of Moulton and Jack Jinkins of Galveston joined a motor trip to San Antonio on Monday.
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J. T. Jaeggli
Dorothy Jean
Dallas
Mia
Sam Jaeggli
Sam Jr
Iva Sue
Moulton
Jack Jinkins
Galveston
San Antonio
Families Enjoy Sunday at Magnolia Beach Fishing
Mr. W. H. Pundt and family and Mr. Fred F. Fehrenkamp and family and Miss Virginia Valenta spent Sunday at Magnolia Beach fishing.
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W. H. Pundt
Fred F., Fehrenkamp
Virginia Valenta
Magnolia Beach
Colorado Plates to Glow at Night Next Year
Colorado automobile license plates will be illuminated next year after dipping in a reflective solution. The glow will help traffic law enforcement by making plates more visible in low light conditions.
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Colorado
The Eagle Enters Its 89th Year In Moulton
The Eagle marks its 89th year as a local paper, pledging to serve Moulton with community upbuilding and clean coverage.
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the Eagle
Moulton
Fort Worth Frontier Fiesta Runs June to October
The editor acknowledges with thanks a complimentary ticket to the Fort Worth Frontier Fiesta, noting it opens June 26 and continues through October 16.
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Fort Worth
President Roosevelt presses on with court reform plans
The article notes Congress will not adopt Roosevelt's court plan but asserts reform is not dead. The president remains optimistic, focusing on other matters while signaling no bitterness about congressional inaction.
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Congress
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Moulton Couple Mark 25th Wedding Anniversary
R B Papacek's store force and friends held a surprise party for Mr and Mrs R B Papacek celebrating their twenty fifth anniversary. They arrived late to find the family out, but returned about 10:30 PM to a warm gathering with sandwiches cakes kolaches and music by John Havlik and sons. The Eagle offers congratulations for continued health happiness and prosperity. Mr and Mrs A F Pustejovsky drove to Lampasas Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs Lewis Nix.
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R. B. Papacek
A-F. Pustejovsky
Lampasas
Lewis Nix
Mrs Bargman and Daughter Visit Relatives in Moulton
Mrs George Bargman and her daughter Elizabeth of LaGrange spent last Thursday in Moulton with relatives.
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George Bargman
Elizabeth
LaGrange
Moulton
Arnim Party Joins Group Visit to Houston
Mr. E. O. Arnim Mrs. T. T. Walker and Miss Ruth Arnim accompanied Miss Alice Arnim Mrs. A. C. Rehmet and Velma to Houston Sunday.
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E. O. Arnim
T. T. Walker
Ruth Arnim
Alice Arnim
A. C. Rehmet
Velma
Houston
Galveston visitor stays with local doctors
Jack Jinkins of Galveston spent last week visiting at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Sam Jaeggli. He is the son of Dr. L. J. Jinkins, a classmate of Dr. Jaeggi.
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Jack Jinkins
Galveston
Sam Jaeggli
L. J. Jinkins
Jaeggi
Couple couples depart for Monterey Mexico on vacation
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Schoenig of Victoria and Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Landrum of Houston left Tuesday for Monterey and other points in Mexico to spend their vacation.
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L. C. Schoenig
Victoria
H. M. Landrum
Houston
Monterey
Mexico
Hoepfi Family Welcomes Son James Allen Hoepfi
Mr and Mrs Reinhold Hoepfi near Shiner announce the birth of a son, James Allen Hoepfi, born July 21. Mrs Hoepfi formerly Miss Flora Fishbeck.
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Reinhold Hoepfi
Near
Shiner
James Allen Hoepfi
Houston sisters operate beauty parlor during visit
Miss Mary Voznica of Houston visiting relatives called at this office on Tuesday to advance her subscription figures. Miss Voznica and her sister Annie run a beauty parlor in Houston.
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Mary Voznica
Houston
Miss Voznica
Annie
Busy Sergeant Roy Hall Oversees District 13 Highways
Sergeant Roy Hall of Schulenburg oversees highway maintenance for District 13. He is described as very busy and responsible for keeping the district’s roads in tip-top shape.
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Roy Hall
Schulenburg
Mathews Pushes Crop Diversification for Next Year
A. C. Mathews of Old Moulton visited Saturday morning to discuss farming with the printers. He advocates crop diversification and hopes several new crops will be trialed next year.
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A. C. Mathews
Moulton
Fehrenkamp Family Visits Wadsworth and Gulf Outing
Mrs. Louis Fehrenkamp and her children Harvey Louis and Mabel Marie with Mrs. Louis Niebuhr and daughter Mary Louise and Edward Henry Fehrenkamp visited in Wadsworth staying with Mr. Otto Schultz and family. They enjoyed a Sunday outing on the Gulf.
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Louis Fehrenkamp
Harvey Louis
Mabel Marie
Louis Niebuhr
Mary Louise
Edward Henry Fehrenkamp
Wadsworth
Otto Schultz
Gulf
Moulton Woman's Father Dies In Yoakum
Theodore John aged 80, father of Mrs. Harry Wagner of Moulton, died in Yoakum on Tuesday July 20. Funeral services were held next morning at Lutheran church with Rev. William Flachmeier officiating. Burial was in Herman Sons Cemetery at Shiner. Surviving: widow and eight children, including Mrs J H Koether Waelder and Mrs Ed Backenhoff Yorktown, 23 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The Eagle extends sympathy to the bereaved.
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Theodore John
Harry Wagner
Moulton
Yoakum
William Flachmeier
Herman Sons
Shiner
J. H. Koether
Waelder
Ed. Backenhoff
Yorktown
William Backenhoff
Hallettsville
Gus Flessner
Ardmore
Oklahoma
F.laacke
Otto
Leon John
Waelder Birthday Honor For Miss Lonie Halliburton
Miss Lonie Halliburton was honored with a birthday party at her Waelder home on Friday. She received many presents and refreshments were served while friends from near and far extended birthday wishes for many more celebrations.
Water Board Plans Pipe Laying On Moore Avenue
The Moulton Water Board at its regular meeting last Thursday night voted to lay water pipes on Moore avenue west as far as the Joe Kopecky home. Additional pipes will be laid soon.
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Moulton Water Board
Moore Avenue
Joe Kopecky
Needham Family Visit Spreads Across Waelder and Colony
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Needham and their baby were seen visiting Waelder and Colony on Sunday, sharing time with local residents and neighbors. The outing highlighted family activity in the region.
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Mrs
Earl Needham
Baby
Waelder
Colony
Mrs. Kolar and Sons Visit Austin Wednesday
Mrs Ed Kolar and her sons Ken ward and Edward James traveled to Austin on Wednesday for unspecified business or visitation.
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Ed. Kolar
Kenward and
Edward James
Austin
Boehm Family Visit Spans Port Lavaca Sunday
Mrs Frances Boehm and children Raymond and Large Boehm of Port Lavaca spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Richard Boehm in Piacedo.
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Frances Boehm
Piacedo
Raymond
Large Boehm
Port Lavaca
Richard Boehm
Fehrenkamp Family Weekends Visit Noted in Shiner Area
Miss Lillian Fehrenkamp of Shiner and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fehrenkamp with their son from Sweet Home spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Fehrenkamp.
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Lillian Fehrenkamp
Shiner
Walter Fehrenkamp
Son
Sweet Home
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Local Visitors from Cistern Sunday
Mrs Roy Kotzebue and children Mr and Mrs Andrew Petrek and Josie Lee Mary Lee Jarosek and Miss Mollie Ziegelbauer visited in Cistern Sunday.
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Roy Kotzebue
Andrew Petrek
Josie Lee
Mary Lee Jarosek
Mollie Ziegelbauer
Traveling party stops at Earl Needham home enroute
Mr and Mrs L D Cowan of Waelder Mr and Mrs Newton Asher and son of San Antonio stopped Monday at the Earl Needham home enroute to Corpus Christi Laredo and into Mexico.
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L. D. Cowan
Waelder
Newton Asher
San Antonio
Earl Needham
Corpus Christi
Laredo
Mexico
Fisbeck Family Returns from Western Coast Tour
Mr. Gus G Fisbeck and family returned Saturday from California where they visited relatives. Mrs Fisbeck and sons toured the Western coast visiting seven states and Vancouver Canada.
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Gus.g. Fisbeck
California
Mrs
Four Travelers Tour Western Wonders on Way to California
Alvin Kopecky Arnold Papacek Emil Darilek and Wes Knape travel from home toward California visiting Carlsbad Cavern Lava Beds Painted Desert Petrified Forest Grand Canyon and heading next for Boulder Dam Their trip is described as a wonderful time with sightseeing and adventure.
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Alvin Joe Kopecky
Arnold Papacek
Emil Darilek
Wesley Knape
California
Carlsbad Cavern
Lava Beds
Tle Painted Desert
Petrified Forest
Grand Canyon
Boulder Dam
Season's First Bale Marketed Saturday
The first bale of the 1937 cotton crop was marketed here Saturday morning by Ernest Clouder of the Novohrad section. The bale weighed 568 pounds and was bought by Ed. Boehm's Sons for 15 cents per pound. It was ginned by the Moulton Oil & Gin Company. Welff & Batey weighers report that 25 bales of new cotton had been marketed here up to Wednesday night.
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Ernest Clouder
Novohrad
Ed. Boehm’s Sons
Moulton Oil & Gin Company
Welff & Batey
Willie J. Meyer Buried Wednesday
Willie J. Meyer aged 63 years nine months and nine days died Tuesday July 27 after a long illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon with interment in Moulton Public Cemetery. Rev. A H Falkenberg officiated. Pallbearers were Herman Koch Henry Mueller Elo Muehlstein Thomas Muehlstein Gus Krueger and August Zimmermann. He was a longtime resident of the area known as a quiet upright man. Surviving are several brothers and sisters. He was not married.
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Willie J. Meyer
Moulton Public Cemetery
A. H. Falkenberg
Herman Koch
Henry Mueller
Elo Muehlstein
Thomas Muehlstein
Gus Krueger
August Zimmermann
Ferguson May Run for Governor in 1938 Determined by Field
Former Gov. James E. Ferguson indicated his wife Mrs. A Miriam Ferguson may seek the governor’s office in 1938 depending on candidates. He cited issues like old-age pensions a sales tax and tenant farmer legislation as likely campaign topics while noting Gov. James V Allred still has friends who discuss another term.
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Dallas
Texas
James E. Ferguson
Miriam Ferguson
Ferguson
McKinney
Congress
James V. Allred
Firemen Return from Training School
Edward Darilek and Marvin Merrem returned Friday from College Station where they attended the firemen's training school. They will report to the department at the next regular meeting Monday night August 2 beginning at 8 o'clock.
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Edward Darilek
Marvin Merrem
College Station
Fromen
Sub-Deb Club Hosts Miss Vivian Riske Evening
Sub-Deb Club entertained Miss Vivian Riske last Tuesday with six spirit ed games. Lunch featured sandwiches date pudding olives crackers and iced tea for guests.
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Vivian Riske
Birthday Party for Barbara Ann Pundt
Barbara Ann Pundt, four, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pundt, entertained a party of little friends Tuesday for her birthday anniversary. Delicious refreshments were served.
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Barbara Ann Pundt
Ed Pundt
Little Friends
Moulton Home Demonstration Club Achieves July Program
The Moulton Home Demonstration Club held its achievement program on July 14 at Mrs. Joe Gold’s farm. Seventeen members and thirty guests attended. demonstrations covered canning quantities and pantry organization, with a focus on a 21 quart pressure cooker and extensive produced preserves and vegetables.
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Moulton
Joe Gold
Mildred
Thomas Hall
Hugo Fisbeck
Legion Park
Hallettsville
Town Notes Mrs. Hodge Move and Local Reshuffles
Mr and Mrs Marion Hodge moved into the home of Postmaster and Mrs John M Meiners. Mrs Rosa Jilek and children left Monday for San Antonio where they will reside. Mrs Louise Krause moved back to her Highway 95 home. Mr Otto Krause and family moved into the Louise Krause residence on Highway 95.
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Marion Hodge
John M. Meiners
Rosa Jilek
San Antonio
Louise Krause
Highway 95
Otto Krause
Mrs. Louise Krause
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