Red Cross Chapter Organized in Hallettsville Texas
A Hallettsville chapter of the Red Cross was organized with officers led by President Metta von Rosenberg and Vice President S. H. Simpson. Secretary is Mrs. Dave Finkelstein and Treasurer Bruno Cohn. Mrs. Friend Simpson assisted with organization and information. Efforts aim to recruit many Lavaca County members and form auxiliary chapters across the county.
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Hallettsville
Tex
Red Cross
Metta von Rosenberg
S. H. Simpson
Dave Finkelstein
Bruno Cohn
Friend Simpson
Simpson
United States Marine Service
Columbus
Lavaca County
Dancing and visits mark Moulton Route 2 notices
A lively 1917 social update from Moulton Route 2 notes a Sunday night dance at Krank Barta's home with many attendees and a large platform. It also records visits by Louis Warnke, Wm Kort ig, Yoakum relatives, and Paul Wenske parties, plus a snakebite incident and local fishing reports.
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Krank Barta
Sod
Louis Warnke
Wm. Kort
Paul Wenske
Herman
Yoakum
Shiner
August Weber
Fritz Pieper
Leo
Otto Wenske
Henkbaug
Henry Wagner
Jim Simeik
Boursville
Barta
Let Liberty Bond Subscriptions Shine This Fourth
A local message urges unity and loyalty to home goods and trade. Henry Ford’s $500000 contribution to the Red Cross is noted as a reflection of wartime support. Citizens are reminded to keep their draft registration card handy to avoid trouble.
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Selective Draft Army
Saengerfest to Be Held in Schulenburg on July Fourth
The Saengerfest district event will be hosted in Schulenburg on July 4 with singing societies from San Antonio Houston Galveston and other areas taking part. The Seguin Concert Band directed by Prof. Eberhard will provide music for the celebration.
Gonzales Fire Dept Purchases Modern 3-Truck Equipment
Gonzales Texas June 21 reports the fire department has closed a deal for a complete up to date firefighting apparatus. The purchase includes three trucks a 750 gallon pumper and base truck a 350 gallon pumper and a service hook and ladder truck with chemical equipment. The total cost is 19800 dollars.
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Gonzales
Tex
Gonzales Fire Department
Red Cross Seeks Charter for Flatonia Chapter
Flatonia Texas June 20 application filed for a Red Cross chapter charter. While awaiting approval a local bank collects donations and a Red Cross benefit was held at the city park on Wednesday.
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Flatonia
Tex
Red Cross
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