Pioneer Resident Buried Sunday
Frank Jilek a longtime Moulton resident died June 19 at Shiner hospital after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held July 1 at St. Joseph's Church with burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Survived by widow 11 children 44 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. 78 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jilek
Moulton
Shiner Hospital
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Moulton Catholic Cemetery
Joseph Kopp
F. J. Jilek
Rudy Chlastak
Anton Stary
Alvin Joe Kopecky
Joe Pavlicek
Tom Picha
Alfons Vana
Frank Hans
Jilek
Europe
Mary Fikac
Texas
Praha
Lavaca
Frank Jilek, Jr
Adolf Vana
Komensky
F.w.hans
Anton Jilek
Fredericksburg
Albina Jilek
Millie Chlastak
Houston
Joe C. Kopecky
Alfons Jilek
San Antonio
F. H. Migl
The
Eagle
Shiner Fair Opens With Largest Parade Yet
The Shiner Agricultural Fair opened Wednesday morning with a large parade featuring business firms and organizations. The American Legion Band of Moulton and several other bands performed as attendees praised exhibits, speeches by Attorney General William McCraw, Leslie C Merrem, Congressman J J Mansfield, and State Senator L J Sulak, with about 10 000 people at the opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Agricultural Fair
American Legion Band of
Moulton
141St
Infantry Band
Fort Sam Houston
Yorktown
Cuero
Nordheim
Shiner
William McCraw
Leslie C. Merrem
J. J. Mansfield
L. J. Sulak
Catholic State League Convention in Parish Hall
The Southern district Catholic State League held its district convention at the Parish Hall on Sunday. County Commissioner Arnold Freytag gave the welcome, with speakers John P. Pfeifer Felix Stehling Gus Strauss Ben Schwegmann and Rev. Father Guerte¢. The Ladies of the congregation served meals while the Parish Band directed by Ad Darilek provided music.
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Southern District
The
Catholic State League
Arnold Freytag
John P. Pfeifer
San Antonio
Staatsverband
Felix Stehling
Fredricksburg
Gus Strauss
Hallettsville
Ben Schwegmann
Father Guerte
St. John
Ad. Darilek
Wilma Jean Dietschke Buried June 12th
Wilma Jean Dietschke of Rowena aged 3 years 11 months died June 10 at St John’s San Angelo after a day of illness. Funeral June 12 at St Joseph’s Church with Rev F J Pokluda officiating. Survived by parents Joe and Mrs Dietschke, sister Peggy Jo, brother Donald Joe, grandparents Richard Cook and Joe A Dietschke, and relatives from Johnson City Ganado Schulenburg and Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Jean Dietschke
Rowena
St. John’s Hospital
San Angelo
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
F. J. Pokluda
Leroy Schuhmann
Sylvester Kasberg
Stephen Zentner
Kenneth Fiest
Thelma
Bernice Pustka
Clara
Mary Straha
Olga
Veneta Eggemeyer
Vigenia Kasberg
Rosa Musil
Wendylen Wandreck
Alma Drall
Joe G. Dietschke
Peggy Jo
Donald Joe
Richard Cook
Joe A. Dietschke
Moulton
F. J. Werner
Johnson City
Walter J. Dierschie
Ganado
Rud. Ripper
Schulenburg
Joe A. Dierschie
Elizabeth
Evelyne
The
Eagle
Mrs. Etlinger Receives State License as Funeral Director
Bellville gains a licensed funeral director as Mrs. Etlinger is granted state certification. Pete K. Etlinger, embalm er, has moved to Bellville with his wife to make the establishment their permanent home. The Hallman home and new funeral facility draws local visitors and praise for forward movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellville
A.l.hallman
Mr. Hallman
Hallman
Pete K. Etlinger
Etlinger
Bell
Hottest Weather of the Season Hits Sunday
The article notes a peak temperature of 106 degrees in the shade on Sunday June 21 as the hottest spell of the season.
Pioneer Resident John Hund Dead at 92 in Texas
Pioneer resident John Hund died Friday at his son Anton Hund’s home near Shiner. He was 92 years old with 1 month and 3 days. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery at Praha. A native of Czechoslovakia he came to Texas 56 years ago. The Eagle extends sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hund
Anton Hund
Near
Shiner
St. Mary’s
Praha
Texas
Moulton Club Spotlight Wardrobe Demonstrator Reading
Moulton Home Demonstration Club met at Miss Lisette Winkenwerder home on Wednesday night. The wardrobe demonstrator discussed how wardrobe work aids clothing selection and construction. Members and guests praised the new wardrobe storage and planning benefits. The club plans exhibits at the Shiner Fair with a booth committee and serves a cake lunch. Rally Day is set for July 7 with a dress parade and fruit and vegetable jar entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisette Winkenwerder
Miss Winkenwerder
Visit Notes Between Cuero and Gonzales Social
Miss Grace Frey of Cuero visited Miss Eunice Kopecky Sunday. Miss Ruth Kopecky of Gonzales visited with Miss Eunice Kopecky Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Frey
Cuero
Eunice Kopecky
Ruth Kopecky
Gonzales
Martin Tousek Patient at Shiner Hospital
Martin Tousek, father of Mrs. A. J. Darilek, is listed as a patient at the Shiner hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Tousek
A. J. Darilek
Shiner Hospital
Conrad Saegert Sees Malvin Merrem This Weekend
Conrad Saegert of Killeen visited Malvin Merrem here Saturday and Sunday, sharing time with the friend over the weekend in a local social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Saegert of
Killeen
Malvin Merrem
Visit of Barney Wotipka to Jaeggli Home
Barney Wotipka of Flatonia is visiting in the home of Dr. and Mrs. Sam Jaeggli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Wotipka
Flatonia
Sam Jaeggli
Mrs Fehrenkamp Hosts Miss Mergenthaler Visitor
Miss Ernestine Mergenthaler of Shiver spent Sunday with Mrs T. Fehrenkamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernestine Mergenthaler
Shiver
T. Fehrenkamp
Tousek Family and Maresh Visit in Moulton Sunday
Mr. John Tousek and family and Frank Maresh of Houston visited in Moulton Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tousek
Frank Maresh
Houston
Moulton
Kilgore Couple Visited J C Kopecky Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Charles Seekamp of Kilgore spent last weekend visiting in the home of J C Kopecky. The note records a social visit between local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Seekamp
Kilgore
J. C. Kopecky
Texaco meeting attendance at Columbus Friday
Vince Rehmer Lee Jarosek Adolph Wagner and Emil J Jal uska attended the Texaco meeting in Columbus Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vince Rehmer
Lee Jarosek
Adolph Wagner
Emil J. Jaluska
Texaco
Columbus
Steinmann Family Visits Moulton On Sunday
Mr and Mrs William Steinmann and their son William Earl joined Oscar Gresser of Schulenburg in Moulton Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Steinmann
William Earl
Oscar Gresser
Schulenburg
Moulton
Fehrenkamp Family Visit to Yoakum
Mr and Mrs F T Fehrenkamp and Misses Dorothy Louise Fehrenkamp Cecile Peters and Virginia Valanta spent Thursday in Yoakum staying with friends and enjoying local sights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Dorothy Louise Fehrenkamp
Cecile Peters
Virgina Valanta
Yoakum
Mrs Walter Holmig Returns Home From Texas Trip
Mrs Walter Holmig and daughter Joyce Marie returned to Fredricksburg Monday after visiting Flatonia and Moulton for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Holmig
Joyce Marie
Fredricksburg
Flatonia
Moulton
Wachtendorf-Hodge Wedding Held at Home
Norma Wachtendorf and Marion Hodge united in marriage June 18 at 5 pm in the home of Rev. A H Falkenberg. Emma Hrock and L A Dickson witnessed. Luncheon followed. Bride from Moulton and Sam and Will Moore Institute graduate. Groom from San Marcos and Scoutmaster of local Boy Scout troop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Wachtendorf
Marion Hodge
A.H. Falkenberg
Falkenberg
Emma Hrock
L. A. Dickson
Henry Wachtendorf
Moulton
Sam and Will Moore Institute
Bergfeld- Woods Wedding Planned for June 18
Miss Virginia King Pegfeld of Seguin and Wilton Woods of Marfa were married Thursday. Bergfeld is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bergfeld of Seguin. She taught near Waelder last year and will reside in San Antonio with her husband. The Eagle extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia King Pegfeld
Seguin
Wilton Woods
Marfa
Miss Bergfeld
William Bergfeld
Moulton
Sam and Will Moore Institute
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
San Marcos
Waelder
San Antonio
Bridge Party Delights Club Members and Guests
Miss Vivian Riske hosted a bridge party Tuesday evening for club members and guests. Mrs. Louis Reind won high score and Miss Lorena Smith took consolation. Refreshments included stuffed tomatoes, pies, sandwiches, angel food cake, potato chips and iced tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Riske
Louis Reind
Lorena Smith
Louis A Niebuhr For Constable
Louis A Niebuhr seeks the Democratic nomination for constable of Precinct 6. He notes prior service as constable and a record of good conduct and asks voters for support, pledging prompt and impartial duty if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis A. Niebuhr
the Eagle
Niebuhr
Precinct
Do Not Call During a Fire Alarm, Urges Chief
A local fire chief asks townspeople to avoid calling the fire station when alarms sounds. He explains that distractive calls hinder operators and delay dispatch. Only designated responders should report the location and details to enable rapid response.
Mrs. Olan Mittank Visits Niebuhrs in San Antonio
Mrs. Olan Mittank of San Antonio spent the past week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Louis Niebuhr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olan Mittank
San Antonio
Louis Niebuhr
Kopecky Predicts Large June Sale For The Eagle
Jon CC Kopecky tells The Eagle that the sale planned for June will be a huge success. He emphasizes expected strong customer turnout and significant revenue from the event.
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Jon CC. Kopecky
the Eagle
Shiner Fair Boosters Visit Moulton In Cultural Exchange
A large delegation of Shiner business leaders visited Moulton last week Thursday distributing advertising material and inviting citizens to attend the Shiner Agricultural Fair held this week. The Shiner Band directed by Ernest Schultz performed several selections as delegation members toured local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Moulton
Ernest Schultz
Baptismed Wayne Wiedeman at Zion Lutheran Church
Wayne Rudy Wiedeman, son of Mr and Mrs Rudy Wiedeman, was baptized at Zion's Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon. Rev A H Falkenberg performed the baptismal rites. Sponsors were Miss Alice Kiobedans and Arnold Wiedeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Rudy Wiedeman
Rudy Wiedeman
Zion’s Lutheran Church
A. H. Falkenberg
Alice Kiobedans
Arnold Wiedeman
Oak Grove School Picnic and Bazaar Planned
Patrons of Oak Grove School arrange a picnic and bazaar at the schoolhouse on July 5. Candidates are invited to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Schmeling Knocks Out Louis in 12th at Yankee Stadium
German heavyweight Schmeling defeats Joe Louis of Detroit at Yankee Stadium on a Friday night. Louis, undefeated before, is knocked down in the fourth round and loses by knockout in the 12th, ending his long streak of invincibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Schmelling
Germany
Yankee Stadium
New York
Joe Lewis
Detroit
Lewis
Schmeling
Kotzebue Child Patient in Shiner Hospital
Alexander Kotzebue, son of Mr and Mrs Roy Kotzebue, remains a patient at Shiner hospital since Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Kotzebue
Roy Kotzebue
Shiner Hospital
Lavaca County Voter Candidacy for 23rd District
A Lavaca County candidate announces for representative of the 23rd in the Democratic primary. Born in Shiner Texas and educated at Hallettsville High School and University of Texas he cites 14 years teaching experience in Lavaca Moravia and Hallettsville and pledges support for old age pensions farm programs and county office consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Divinet
Lavaca County
Shiner
Texas
Hallettsville High School
University of Texas
Moravia
Hallettsville
Baptism of Susanna Marie Beal at Zion's Lutheran Church
Susanna Marie Beal the daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Beal of near Moulton was baptized at Zion's Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon with Rev A H Fakenberg officiating. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Arnold Wiedeman and Miss Hilda Wiedeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susanna Marie Beal
Tom Beal
Near
Moulton
Zion’s Lutheran Church
A. H. Fakenberg
Arnold Wiedeman
Hilda Wiedeman
Man Suffers Broken Arm In Street Incident
Gonzales Texas June 20 Jack Loony was riding in a crowded street Friday night when his arm was struck by a parked truck. His arm rested on the car door with the elbow outside the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales
Texas
Jack Loony
First 1936 cotton bale ginned at Grande City Texas
The first bale of the 1936 cotton crop was ginned at Grande City on Monday. It came from the Toefilo Gar farm near LaGravilla and weighed 478 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrvila
Congress Adjourns After Short Session
The seventy fourth congress adjourned at an early hour this morning. Most members of both houses have gone home to tend to political fences as the session closes.
Hindburg Dirigible Sets New Lakehurst Record
The German airship Hindburg arrived at Lakehurst M day with four passengers aboard and clipped 32 minutes from its former endurance record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindburg
Lakehurst
M. Day
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Shiner Fair
Catholic State League Convention
Wachtendorf-Hodge
Bergfeld- Woods
Constable
Shiner Fair Boosters
Congress
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