Eighteen Graduates Here This Year
The Moulton High School commencement was held May 29 in the school auditorium with 18 graduates. Valedictorians Arnold Papacek and James Jaeggli shared the honor as two students achieved near identical grades. Highlights included a salutation by Maxine Bergfeld, a saxophone duet by C J Zitelman ethel Mary Boehm, and addressing by J W Cook Yoakum.
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Moulton High School
Maxine Bergfeld
C. J. Zitelman
Ethel Mary Boehm
Dorothy Jean
Moulton
W. E. Smith
Doris Arnim
Della Antrich
Martha Pelech
Sidonia Beran
Agnes Beran
Stella Etlinger
Norma Wachtendorf
Joyce Kopecky
George Hrnck
Elmer Schoenfeld
James Jaeggli
Allen Darilek
Charlie Luksovsky
Lawrence Hrnck
Frank Kofka
Arnold Papacek
L. A. Dickson
J. T. Jaeggli
W. H. Pundt
American Legion to Lead Auto Safety Drive Nationwide
The American Legion announced a broad program with the National Bureau of Casualty and Safety Underwriters to promote automobile accident prevention. A Legion Americanism Commission will oversee state and district safety committees coordinating with schools, police, and local officials to reduce the rising toll.
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American Legion
the Legion
National Bureau of Casualty and Safety
Legion
Americanism Commission
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Highway Patrol
Cause of Safety
School Faculty for 1934 35 Term Listed
The faculty for the 1934 35 term includes Supt W E F Smith Miss Lydia Koester and W Crozier at the high school Miss Flora Brown at primary Miss Verna Martin Miss Laura Diere Miss Clara Knipling Miss Grace Parker Miss Marietta Gerhold Mrs Lula Ray Osborne C Zitl man grades.
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W. E F. Smith
Lydia Koester
W.crozier
Flora Brown
Verna Martin
Laura Diere
Clara Knipling
Grace Parker
Marietta Gerhold
Lula Ray Osborne
C. Zitlman
Passion Play Delights Moulton Audience at Yoakum
The Passion Play was staged in the school auditorium Yoakum last Thursday and Friday sponsored by the Yoakum Rotary Club. Local residents witnessed the world famous production portraying the last seven days of Christ with praise for its accuracy and impact.
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Yoakum
Rotary Club of
Moulton
Earth
Germany
First bale ginned in Starr county signals cotton crop start
1985 cot ton crop begins with first bale ginned in Starr county Friday night. Reports note agricultural trends including Texas farm increases since 1930, and statewide political campaigning ahead of elections. Governor Allred delivered the Texas A&M commencement address with 300 graduates.
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Starr County
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
James V. Allred
State Skeet Championship At Edna Draws Nationwide Marksmen
The state skeet association championship shoot was held at Edna over Sunday Monday and Tuesday. Marksmen from many parts of the state took part in the annual event.
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Edna
Londos to defend title in Houston bout with Strangler Lewis
Heavyweight championship match set for June 14 in Houston features champion Jim Londos facing four time former champion Ed Strangler Lewis. The bout pits two premier draws with Lewis seeking to reclaim the crown and Londos aiming to extend his reign in a high profile city.
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Houston
Jim Londos
Ed. ‘Strangler’ Lewis
San Antonio Wins 21-Inning Texas League Classic
San Antonio edged Dallas 4 to 3 after a 21 inning marathon that tied the Texas league record set by San Antonio and Waco in 1910. The long struggle showcased rare endurance as both sides battled into the record night.
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San Antonio
Dallas
Waco
Constitution Should Be Brought Up to Date Says Observer
The speaker notes conditions have improved since the New Deal began two years ago and argues the Supreme Court voided several measures, but this only demonstrates the need to modernize the constitution.
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Supreme Court
Fire Department Holds Meeting
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department held its regular monthly meeting Monday evening with F. T. Fehrenkamp presiding. Delegates to the annual firemen's school at A and M College were discussed but no action taken. Edward Bohuslav, just arrived from Iran, spoke urging sending representatives to the school.
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Moulton
Piano Recital Highlights Local Students and Guests
Mrs. Mary W. Fuller presented her beginners class in a piano recital at the School Auditorium to an appreciative audience. Participants included Madlyn Hajek Olivia Macha August Darilek Jr Francis Berkenhoff Maurine Riske and several others from Moulton Shiner Flatonia and nearby towns. Two advanced pupils Ethel Josephine Wagner and Mary Gay Wheeler also performed along with tap dances by three girls.
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Mary W. Fuller
Madlyn Hajek
Viola Macha
August Darilek, Jr
Francis Berkenhoff
Maurine Riske
Francis Elaine Wagner
Shiner
Lavelle Fiedler
Helen and
Melvin Thompson
June Rose Kupecky
Lewel Lockwell
Iva Sue Jaeggli
Moulton
Little Jean Wheeler
Flatonia
Ethel Josephine Wagner
Mary Gay Wheeler
Francis Elaine Wegner
Iva Sue Jaeggi
Local Socials Trade Visits Across Round Rock and Moulton
Mr and Mrs Ad Behrens and Mrs Bertha Moore of Round Rock were guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Meyer here Sunday. Oswald Buescher of Smithville was in Moulton last Thursday greeting friends and attending to business matters.
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Ad Behrens
Bertha Moore
Round Rock
Ed. Meyer
Oswald Buescher
Smithville
Moulton
Local Visits Highlight Texas Lutheran College Ties
Mrs Louise Pieper of Houston and Mrs Willie Hiers of Hall ettsville visited Mrs Ed Meyer and Mrs C Kopecky. Judge and Mrs A J Darilek and children Allen and Marjorie were in Austin Friday visiting Dan Darilek. Alumni Day at Texas Lutheran College Seguin drew Mrs Bergfeld Lueke Merrem and Joyce Meyer. Malvin Merrem has returned from Seguin and Edwin von Lienen will remain there for the summer.
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Louise Pieper
Houston
Willie Hiers
Hallettsville
Ed. Meyer
C. Kopecky
A. J. Darilek
Allen and
Marjorie
Austin
Dan Darilek
W. A Bergfeld
Charles Lueke
Leona Merrem
Malvin
Joyce Meyer
Texas Lutheran College
Seguin
Malvin Merrem
Edwin von Lienen
Karel Beran Buried Here Sunday Morning
Karel Beran longtime resident of this section died at his home west of Moulton after a lingering illness. Funeral from the Beran home to St. Joseph Cemetery with Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating. Interment in Moulton Public Cemetery. Survived by widow six children 34 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
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Karel Beran
Moulton
John Beran
St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery
Joseph Kopp
Annie Mares
Sophie Darilek
John
Charles
Adolf Beran
Rudolph Beran
Granger
Mary Beran
Frances Darilek
Kristian Sembera
Vinc Darilek
John Novak
Martin Pesek
John Valenta
Katrina Prajer
Eagle
Local social notes and greetings from Hallettsville area
Miss Alice Von Lienen of Hallettsville visited her parents in Mouiton last weekend. Mr and Mrs John Reindl and daughter Elenora visited Houston Sunday. Hugo Wilks of Berclair spent time with his parents Mr and Mrs F Wilks. He hopes for rain in his Texas section. Sunday visitors at John Mladenka residence included Mr and Mrs Joe Ettinger and others from Yoakum Shiner. Maxine Bergfeld, valedictorian of 1985, follows Mary Louise 1930 and Virginia 1932 in this family distinction.
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Alice von Lienen
Hallettsville
Mouiton
Geo. von Lienen
John Reindl
Miss Elenora
Houston
Rud. Reindl
Hugo Wilks
Berclair
F. Wilks
Texas
John Mladenka
Joe Ettinger
Ed. Shandera
Yoakum
Fred Krause
Shiner
Maxine Bergfeld
Mary Louise
Virginia
Notable Visitors Praise Moulton Highways
Mr. Edwin Schodde and family and Bobbie White of Anthony Kansas visited Moulton last week to see relatives and friends. Schodde praised Moulton highways saying they are as good as can be found in the country.
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Edwin Schodde
Bobbie White
Anthony
Kansas
Moulton
Schodde
Youth Saves Man Weighing 200 Pounds
In San Antonio on June 1 ten year old Robert Cavanaugh weighing under a hundred pounds saved 56 year old Will Carter who weighed over 200 pounds after both fell into the San Antonio River. Unable to swim Carter sank and the boy repeatedly pushed him toward the bank surfacing for breaths between dives. It is believed to be the only rescue of its kind on record.
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San Antonio
Robert Cavanaugh
Will Carter
Carter
Cavanaugh
Musical Recital at Zion's Lutheran Church
Mrs. Walter Shropshire presented her pupils in a Sunday evening recital at Zion's Lutheran Church. Participants included Dorothy Jean Jaeggli Ethel Mary Boehm Alice Vondrak Jennie Mae and Ora Janszen Margie Darilek Mabel Marie Fehrenkamp Lena Haas and a violin trio by three boys. The ladies choir sang Merry Mountain Home and Heaven Shall Declare Thy Glory. Rev Milton Falkenberg of San Antonio led brief services. his brother Rev A H Falkenberg was absent due to hospitalization.
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Walter Shropshire
Zion’s Lutheran Church
Dorothy Jean Jaeggli
Ethel Mary Boehm
Alice Vondrak
Jennie Mae
Ora Janszen
Margie Darilek
Mabel Marie Fehrenkamp
Lena Haas
Merry Mountain
Babies Born to Local Families Near Moulton
Four births near Moulton report newborns with names and dates. Daniel Julius Sitz born May 23 to Alfred and wife. Patricia May Flessner born May 23 to Paul and wife. Adela Mary Stary born May 8 to Frank and wife. George Liberat Berkenhoff born May 30 to Liberat and wife. Angeline Lily Jasek born May 29 to Henry Jasek and wife.
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Alfred Sitz
Moulton
Daniel Julius
Paul Flessner
Patricia May
Frank Stary
Adela Mary
Liberat Berkenhoff
Cear Moulton
George Liberat Berkenhoff
Henry Jasek
Novohrad
Angeline Lily
Lightning Kills Man in Weimar
Lightning killed Bennie Hubbard aged 40 while he leaned against a tree during a rainstorm in a core field seven miles north of Weimar on Saturday. His son Bennie Hubbard Jr. was nearby and in critical condition.
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Weimar
Bennie Hubbard
Here
Bennie, Jr
Vera Meiners Celebrates 9th Birthday Party
Vera Lee Meiners daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Meiners celebrated her ninth birthday on Friday May 31 with many friends. Outdoor games and refreshments including cake sandwiches and soda were served.
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Vera Lee Meiners
John M. Meiners
Governor Allred Vetoes Firemen Pension Bill
Governor James V. Allred vetoes the pension measure for firefighters citing unfair financing methods. The action contests how the program would be funded and the bill’s impact on the state budget.
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James V. Allred
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Baldwin’s Business College
O. F. Knape
Victoria
L. C. Schoenig
Virginia Bergfeld
San Marcos College
R. B. Papacek
Fred Wilks
Evelyn McElroy
Schulenburg
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Reinhold Huebner
Alice
Gus Jaroszewski
William Hillmer
Alfred Spickermann
Skidmore
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Oklahoma
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Richard Boehm
J. B. Wilson
The
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Edward C. Beran
L. Walter Beran
Rudolph Mares
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John Mares
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Lutheran Church
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A. H. Falkeneberg
Iliina Cuero Hospital
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