J F Hruska Buried Here in Local Rites
J F Hruska died at his San Antonio home Wednesday night June 18 after a brief illness. Funeral held Saturday June 21 at the Jaluska home with burial in Moulton Public Cemetery. Rev. Falkenberg officiated. He leaves his wife Julia and four children, plus a large extended family and friends from Fayetteville, Moulton, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Hruska
San Antonio
Moulton
Fimil Jaluska
A. H. Falkenberg
Lutheran Church
F. W. Neskorik
Emil Grunwald
John V. Havlik
F. P. Raah
Joe Zavesky
G. J. Bohnenkamp
Mr. Hruska
Fayetteville
Julia Knesek
Gus Fisbeck
Harlingen
Emil Jaluska
Alton Hruska
Fresno
California
Viasta Hruska
Tom Hruska
Brenham
Henry Hruska
East Bernard
Charles Hruska
Columbus
Edward Hruska
Tom Vavra
William Duckett
Texas
Thomas Hruska
Hruska
E. J. Knesek
Edwin J. Knesek
C. H
Legion Band plans open air summer concerts
The American Legion Band of Moulton announces a series of open air concerts this summer with a July kickoff. Tickets are sold in advance to fund future performances. They will visit Legion Texas near Kerrville for a concert at Legion Hospital and have arranged a Fourth of July engagement at Rockdale for the third year running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Band of
Moulton
Legion Band
Legion
Texas
Rockdale
Houston man opens campaign for governor in Huntsville
R S Stsig of Houston opened his campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor Friday afternoon in Huntsville amid a large crowd of enthusiastic supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Stsig
Houston
Huntsville
Corinne Remschel Named Editor of Baylor Bells
Miss Corinne Remschel of Gonzales has been chosen editor of the Baylor College Bells, the student newspaper at Baylor College in Belton for the upcoming school session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinne Remschel
Gonzales
Baylor College Bells
Baylor College
Belton
Byrd Returns to New York After Two Year Antarctic Expedition
Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd and his Antarctic party arrive in New York amid a joyous welcome after an absence of nearly two years. The distinguished explorers receive a rousing reception from eager crowds and city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Evelyn Byrd
New York
Houston business leader Lynch Davidson Withdraws From Governor Race
Lynch Davidson of Houston and former Texas lieutenant governor withdraws from the gubernatorial nomination race after being drafted on the ballot by supporters. His decision ends his bid as friends who backed him had pushed for the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch Davidson
Houston
Texas
Mr. Davidson
Morrow Wins New Jersey Republican Senate Nomination
Dwight W. Morrow former U S ambassador to Mexico secured the Republican senatorial nomination in New Jersey by a wide margin over three opponents. He advocates repealing the prohibition amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight W. Morrow
Mexico
New Jersey
Mr. Morrow
Sterling speaks at Ammansville on guber natorial bid
Hon R S Sterling of Houston addressed a large Ammansville gathering Tuesday afternoon in support of his Democratic gubernatorial candidacy in Texas. John Walker of Weimar led, with Halletts ville editor Joseph Kopecky and A J Kallus of Wied speaking in Bohemian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Sterling
Houston
Ammansenville
Texas
John Walker
Weimar
Joseph Kopecky
Hallettsville
A. J. Kallus
Wied
Burns
Brenham
Henry S. Paulus
Yoakum
Sterling
Local visits and clergy changes color small town week
Miss Vlasta Petrek stays with relatives in Cis tern while Mr and Mrs H F Mueller and Mr and Mrs Wm Hillmer visit Smithville on Tuesday. Rev A Kluge of Lagerton has accepted the pastorate at the Lutheran church in Halletts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Mueller
Wm. Hillmer
Smithville
A. Kluge of
Lagerton
Lutheran Church At
Hallettsville
Visit Notes From South Carolina and Louisiana
Mrs. F C Smith and daughter return from extended visit in South Carolina and Louisiana. Mr and Mrs Victor Rehmet of San Antonio were in Moulton Sunday visiting Mr and Mrs Lucas Rehmet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Smith
South Carolina
Louisina
Victor Rehmet
San Antonio
Moulton Sunday
Mrs
Lucas Rehmet
Local residents conduct business trips and family visits
Wy A. Bergfeld and daughters Mary Louise and Virginia, Henry Fisbeck, Emil Kilipp visited Houston Tuesday of last week. Smith Leazer led Moulton Chamber in Austin on road business with Vladik Boehm and J. T. Jaeggli. Dorothy Louise Fehrenkamp with relatives visited Corpus Christi and Mathis earlier. Anton Tupa, candidate for Precinct 2 constable, made a brief stop at The Eagle office. he said his aged mother near Moravia is very ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wy A. Bergfeld
Mary Louise
Virginia
Messrs
Henry Fisbeck
Emil Kilipp
Houston
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Dorothy Louise Fehrenkamp
Barna Kotzbue
Charles Nieman
Corpus Christi
Mathis
Anton Tupa
Eagle Office
Tupa
Moravia
School Benefit Picnic at Baursville
A large crowd attended the Baursville school benefit picnic last Sunday with barbecue lunch and supper. Richard Waltersdorf acted as master of ceremonies. The Baursville School Orchestra and Happy Boys' Orchestra provided music for the day and dance. Receipts totaled 240.41 dollars. Patrons thank all who attended and helped make the affair a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baursville
Richard Waltersdorf
Hallettsville
Baursville School
Happy Boys’ Orchestra
U. S. Leads In Skyscrapers
The article states 4 785 U S skyscrapers defined as ten stories or more, including 884 above twenty stories and 12 above fifty. Over half are in New York, with Germany having one thirteen story tower in Cologne and London one of the same height. Paris prohibits such buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
Germany
Cologne
London
Paris
Bridge Club Hosts Gathering at Mrs Wagner Residence
The Bridge Club met at Mrs. F. J. Wagner's home on Thursday June 12 with four tables of players and invited guests. Roses decorated the rooms and brick ice cream with cake was served as prizes were awarded to Mrs. John Cinadr, Mrs. R. E. Lee, and Mrs. Eric Brunkenhoefer for high, second and guest prizes. out of town guests included Mrs. R. E. Lee and Mrs. Eric Brunkenhoefer of San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Club
F. J. Wagner
John Cinadr
R. E. Lee
Eric Brunkenhoefer
San Antonio
Miss Henrietta Boehm and Dennis Saliznger Visit Victoria Couple
Miss Henrietta Boehm and Dennis Saliznger of Victoria are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Richard Boehm for a spell, sharing hospitality and social greetings in the small community air of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Boehm
Dennis Saliznger
Victoria
Mrs
Richard Boehm
Helwegs and relatives visit Presidio and Hallettsville
Richmond and Old Moulton residents and families, including Mrs. Marian Etlinger, traveled to Presidio Hallettsville and Skidmore for visits. A May 31 birth brought joy to Mr. and Mrs. E J White of San Antonio, formerly Marian Etlinger of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Helweg
Richmond
F. J. Helweg
Old Moulton
Presidio
E. J. White
San Antonio
White
Marian Etlinger
County Superintendent Frank Schoppe Eyes Moulton Visit
County Superintendent Frank Schoppe of Hallettsville spent Saturday in Moulton tending political fences and gave The Eagle a brief call, signaling support.
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Frank Schoppe
Hallettsville
Moulton
Schoppe
Eagle
Soldier sent home from camp after leg injury
Elmo Biehunko returned home from the Citizens' Military Training Camp in San Antonio last week after authorities refused to accept him due to a leg injury he sustained about eight months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Biehunko
San Antonio
Citizens
Incorporation Nearer for Moulton City Limits
An enthusiastic meeting at the American Legion hall Tuesday night decided to petition the commissioners court to call an election to incorporate Moulton as a city. Smith Leazar of the chamber of commerce presided. Mayor Run, and Garbade and Kasper of Shiner offered points on city government administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Hall
Commissioners’ Court
Moulton
Smith Leazar
Chamber of Commerce
Run
Messrs
Garbade
Kasper
Shiner
Death of Smithville resident Frank Adamcik Jr at 51
Frank Adamcik Jr a prominent Smithville resident died at LaGrange hospital after a brief illness. Burial was in Rover cemetery near Smithville. He was 51 and survived by his wife and seven children. The funeral attendants included Mr. and Mrs J R Matula, Mr. and Mrs Ed Boehm Jr, Mrs Ed Boehm Sr and Mrs Elo Fehrenkamp.
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Frank Adamcik
Smithville
LaGrange
Rover
Adamcik
Moulton
J. R. Matula
Ed Boehm
Ed. Boehm
Elo Fehrenkamp
Congressman Mansfield Returning Home
The Eagle reports a letter from Congressman J J Mansfield dated June 16 in Washington DC. He says he will leave for Texas soon and asks that his paper's mailing address be changed from Washington DC to Columbus Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.j.mansfield
Washington, D. C
Texas
Columbus
Unemployment In Lavaca County
Preliminary census figures show Lavaca County with 227 residents without work amid 1980 data. The item highlights local joblessness in a rural Texas county during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca
Lavaca County
Olympia Debuts New Talking Picture Theater Show
The Olympia, a newly opened talking picture house owned and operated by Wilks and Grunwald, opened to the public Sunday with a large crowd in attendance. Milton also operates two other talking picture shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Talking Picture Theater
Wilks & Grunwald
Moulton
Revival Meeting At Old Moulton Baptist Church Draws Crowds
Rev A C Dickson hosts a revival at Old Moulton Baptist Church assisted by Evangelist Sid Williams of San Antonio. Williams, a South renowned figure, has led over 600 revivals and claims more than 150000 conversions including about 3000 soldiers in the war. People from all classes and denominations attend. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Dickson
Old Moulton Baptist Church
Sid Williams
San Antonio
Sid, Williams
South
Boy Scouts Enjoy Outing at Moore Swimming Pool
Moulton Boy Scouts gathered for a Wednesday evening outing at the Moore swimming pool in Hallettsville. Attendees included Scout Master William Miculka and scouts Ollie Meiserschlaeger Johnnie Mladeka Edwin von Lienen Boyce Rehmet Malvin Merrem Leroy Faltisek Rudie Smrkovsky Maynard Casey James Jaeggli Harvey Louis Fehrenkamp and Weldon Knape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Moore Swimming Pool
Hallettsville
William Miculka
Ollie Meiserschlaeger
Johnnie Mladeka
Edwin von Lienen
Boyce Rehmet
Malvin Merrem
Leroy Faltisek
Rudie Smrkovsky
Maynard Casey
James Jaeggli
Harvey Louis Fehrenkamp
Weldon Knape
Lutheran Frauen Verein Picnic and Bazaar at Witting
The Lutheran Frauen Verein of Witting held its annual picnic and bazaar last Sunday. A variety of articles were sold and a delicious lunch served. Several candidates spoke to the gathering with Rev. A A Falkenberg introducing the speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Frauen Verein
Witting
A.A. Falkenberg
Flatonia Masons Elect Officers for Coming Year
Flatonia Lodge No. 436 A F and A M elects E. A. Arnim as worshipful master G. T. Hawks senior warden W G Vickery junior warden M V Meyer treasurer W D Johnson secretary R O Hill tiler for the upcoming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flatonia Lodge
A. F
A. M
E. A. Arnim
G. T. Hawks
W. G. Vickery
M.V. Meyer
W. D. Johnson
R. O. Hill
Republicans Choose County Chairman at Hallettsville Meeting
At a Republican County Executive meeting in Hallettsville Louis Allen was elected county chairman. George Seidler of East Bernard is a candidate for Congress from the Ninth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Executive Committee
Halettsville
Louis Allen
Hallettsville
George Seidler
East Bernard
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Legion Hospital
First State Bank OF
Ammansville
F. W. Hans
Ad. Pesek and Son
F.T. Fehrenkamp
A. J. Darilek
O. A. Darilek
O. F. Knape
Vlasta Petrek
Cistern
U. S
J. T.jaegegli
William Peterson
Edwin A. Jaeggli
Erwin Oehl
Winnie Knape
George Baur
Louis Baur
Herbert Fiedler
Nora Koester
Skidmore
Frank Adamcik, Jr
Congressman Mansfield
Flatonia Masons Elect
Merchants State Bank
Mouilton, Texas
Bank
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