Texas Independence Day Observance Urged Across State
The 95th anniversary of Texas independence is urged for full observance from Red River to Gulf. The article recalls Gonzales the Lexington of Texas, the Alamo and Goliad, and the San Jacinto victory led by Sam Houston, calling for joint efforts by churches, schools, and media in 1932 and beyond.
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Texas
Washington
Brazos
Gonzales
Moulton
Lexington
Alamo
Sam Houston
Santa Anna
San Jacinto
Red River
Gulf of Mexico
Sabine River
Rio Grande River
Census Enumerators Appointed for Moulton Independent SD
The school board designates Tom Shandera as census enumerator. The census must be conducted in March. Children aged six to seventeen on the following September first shall be enrolled.
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Tom £. Shandera
Moulton Independent School District
Japan Narrows Heir Claims After Railroad Crossing Debacle
In Japan a driver who races trains to crossings loses the contest and is fined. A new ruling states his heirs will have no claim against the railway company.
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Japan
Subscription Paying Readers Honored by The Eagle List
The Eagle thanks readers for subscription payments since last report. Names listed include residents of Moulton and nearby towns such as Shiner Schulenburg Flatonia LaGrange Hallettsville New York and Mathis. Notable contributors include Louis Moeller Victor Freytag F. L. Filipp Emil Siems and many others extending to university and city residents across multiple Texas communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Louis Moeller
Moulton
Victor Freytag
William Miculka
Jake Cimrhanzel
Smith Leazar
Henry Fehrenkamp
Joe Bohuslav
W. F. Oehl
Novosad
Clara Oehl
Meyer
F. L. Filipp
Aug. Hilert
Pundt
Theo. Johnson
Austin
Emil Siems
Pustejowsky
Schulenburg
Darilek
Shiner
Rose Svoboda
Sweet Home
Emil Aschenbeck
Ignac Jaluska
L. Novak
R. Kasper
F. J. Butschek
Flatonia
G. J. Bohnenkamp
B. von Lienen
E. O. Arnim
E. Gieptner
Emil Krejci
Leo Pavlica
Gillett
Anton Palitza
Guy T.haltom
New York
Joe Kubenka, Jr
Roy Olsovsky
Louis Meyer
John Antrich
Ad. Windel
John Brom
Joe Papacek
Albert Klobedans
F. F. Heger
W. K. Richter
Albert Hohensee
Hallettsville
Joe Zavesky
Paul Wensky
F. Biehunke, Sr
Irving Ramsower
Mathis
B. H. E Hoppe
Smithville
Alb
Pustejovsky
Ben Schneider
Will Krause
Pope bill targets endurance contests as health hazards
A bill introduced by Representative W. E. Pope of Corpus Christi defines endurance challenges such as marathon dances tree sitting and flag pole sitting lasting over twenty four hours as unlawful. The measure argues these events threaten public health and safety.
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W. E. Pope
Corpus Christi
Moulton Couple Married 50 Years
Mr and Mrs Frank Jilek Sr celebrated fifty years of marriage with a surprise party given by their children. Born in Europe they moved to Texas in 1881, lived in Praha, Gonzales then Lavaca before settling in Moulton. He is 74 she 71. they have twelve children, 41 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
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Frank Jilek
Frank Jilek, Jr
Anton Starry
Ad. Vana
Joe Pavlicek
F. W. Hans
Anton Jilek
Tom Picha
Joe C. Kopecky
Rud. Chlastak
Alfons Jilek
Frank Mig
Albina Jilek
Jilek
Births Reported in Moulton and Shiner Areas
Birth notices list a boy Eugene Frank born February 14 to Mr and Mrs Frank Pavias of Moulton R 2. A girl Elizabeth born February 22 to Mr and Mrs Anton Koudelka of Moulton. A girl Dolores born February 10 to Billimek of Shiner.
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Frank Pavias
Moulton R. 2
Eugene Frank
Anton Koudelka
Moulton
Elizabeth
Anton Billimek
Shiner
Dolores
Local residents visit surrounding towns this week
Dr Joseph V Dozier of Flatino was in Moulton Tuesday Mrs CA McGollum of Beeville visits her father Mr R Preston Smith Leazar and G J Bohnenkamp were business visitors in Gonzales Monday Elaine Rehmer of San Antonio visited relatives and friends Mr and Mrs Leon Schoenig of LaGrange visited the editor Tuesday evening Mrs Pauline Haschke of Harwood visited her mother Mrs Jordan Boehm Dr JG Guenther of LaGrange and Dr Leo Guenther of Schulenburg were in Moulton Tuesday Ed Kolar and family moved into the Dr J G Guenther residence on Kerr Ave and West Second St
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Leon C. Schoenig of
LaGrange
Pauline Haschke of
Harwood
Jordan Boehm
Ed Kolar
Dr. J. G. Guenther
Kerr Avenue
West Second Street
Birthday Party for Miss Woodley Que bedeaux
Miss Margaret Woodley Que bedeaux entertained friends Saturday evening for her birthday anniversary. Bridge provided entertainment and refreshments of cake sandwiches and coffee were served.
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Margaret Woodley Quebedeaux
Bridge
Man Orders Farm News Subscriptions
Joe Wagner Jr of the Ko mensky section called Friday morning to order The Moulton Hogie and the Semi-Weekly Farm News for his address. The Semi-Weekly Farm News Clubbing offer expires March 81.
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Joe Wagner, Jr
Komensky
Moulton
Fehrenkamp Family Returns From Houston Visit
Mr. Fred Fehrenkamp and family returned Wednesday of last week after several days in Houston. Also visiting were A. J. Albrecht of Flatonia Joe Snead of Refugio and Maurice Angly of Houston. They toured lumber mills at Alco Louisiana.
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Fred Fehrenkamp
Houston
Fehrenkamp
A. J. Albrecht
Flatonia
Joe Snead
Refugio
Maurice Angly
Alco
Louisiana
Mewes Dies in Kingsville After Long Shiner Residence
Frank E. Mewes, long time Shiner resident, died Tuesday February 24 in Kingsville. He was born October 25, 1858 in Alleyton and aged 72 years 3 months 29 days. Services were held in Shiner City Cemetery with Rev. A. H. Falkenberg officiating. He married Hermine Pfeil in 1886, lived eight years in Ammansville, and spent 85 years in Shiner. Survived by 11 children, six grandchildren, and a sister.
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Shiner City
A. H. Falkenberg
Moulton
Mr. Mewes
Alleyton
Colorado County
High Hill
Fayette County
Hermine Pfeil
Ammansville
Shiner
Mewes
Edwin
Alvin Greif
Herman Huber
Norma Renken
Kingsville
William
Franklin
Arthur Rabe
Hugo Mueller
Charles Flato
Moulton Couple Wed in Zion Church Ceremony
Arnold Jaroszewski and Miss Laura Flessner married at Zion's Lutheran Church in Moulton on Wednesday at 5 o'clock. Rev. A. H. Falkenberg officiated with Warne Schodde Gladys Jaroszewski Reinhold Jaroszewski and Hilda Flessner as witnesses. A dinner followed at the bride’s home nearby. The couple hail from prominent local families with the bride the daughter of Charles and Flessner and the groom the son of Rudolf and his wife.
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Arnold Jaroszewski
Laura Flessner
Zion’s Lutheran Church
Moulton
A. H. Falkenberg
Warne Schodde
Gladys Jaroszewski
Reinhold Jaroszewski
Hilda Flessner
Charles. Flessner
Rudolf Jaroszewski
Pecan Short Course Scheduled at A and M Texas
The first annual pecan short course will be held at the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas from March 31 to April 3. Anyone interested in pecans is eligible to enroll.
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Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Mueller Elected Delegate to ALC Convention in Seguin
John C. Mueller was chosen as a delegate to the American Lutheran Church convention to be held in Seguin in the latter part of April. George von Lienen was elected as alternate.
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John C. Mueller
American Lutheran Church
Seguin
George von Lienen
Birthday Party for Maurice Havlik's Tenth
Maurice Havlik hosted a after school party Monday marking his 10th birthday. He and many friends played games and enjoyed cake sandwiches and lemonade.
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Maurice Havlik
John V. Havlik
Funeral Attendees Remember Mrs. Julius Schmidt at Fayetteville
Mrs. Julius Schmidt aged 77is survived by three daughters and two sons. Her husband died about two years earlier. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Mueller Mr and Mrs Hugo Striebeck Mr and Mrs William Mehrens Mrs Henry Koch John G Mueller and Henry Striebeck.
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George Mueller
Hugo Striebeck
William Mehrens
Henry Koch
John G. Mueller
Henry Striebeck
Julius Schmidt
Fayetteville
Ledger of 1889 1891 records found by Boehm brothers
Local merchants Boehms Ed Boehm son found a ledger from 1889 to 1891 in their basement. It lists cotton prices 5 3 4 to per pound, cotton seed 7 per ton, corn 30c per bushel, eggs 5c per dozen, potatoes 50c per bushel, lard 6c per pound, chickens 15c each, flour 6.50 per barrel, barbed wire 6c per pound, staples 8c per pound, matches 40c a package. No silk purchases shown, and women’s dresses and accessories were rare while workwear and dresses like calico and jeans were common.
Payment on School Fund Approved in Texas
Austin reports Superintendent S. M. N. Marrs ordered an additional 4 per capita apportionment to public schools from now to March 10. The payment totals 6 252 000 dollars, leaving 8 dollars of the year's apportionment still owed. The overall total reaches 17.50, with the state $1 behind last year at this time.
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Austin
S. M. N. Marrs
Jack Dockery Dies at Lubbock
The death of Jack Dockery of Lubbock was received here several days ago. He was born and raised in this community, but left here many years ago. He was about 75 years old.
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Jack Dockery
Lubbock
Mr. Dockery
Ninth District American Legion Convention in East Bernard
The Ninth District convention of the American Legion will be held in East Bernard on Sunday March 22. A large attendance is anticipated.
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Ninth District
the American Legion
East Bernard
Gophers Poisoned For Three Cents Per Acre
Article by Don A. Spencer from the Bureau of Biological Survey describes cheap gopher control methods. It notes pocket gophers are easily trapped and that poisoning with sweet potato bait laced with strychnine saccharine mix can protect fields at two to three cents per acre.
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Don A. Spencer
Bureau of Biological Survey
Bridge Club Hosts Thrifty Evening at Mrs Casey’s
Mrs O Casey entertained the Bridge Club at her home on Thursday February 26. Mrs Frank Wagner won with the high score and received a set of rose colored glasses. Mrs Cinadr held the second high score. Refreshments included toasted ham and lettuce sandwiches coconut layer cake peach and pear compote with whipped cream and coffee.
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O. Casey
Bridge Club
Frank Wagner
Cinadr
Moulton ISD Trustees Election Set for April Saturday
The school board orders an election on the first Saturday in April to elect four trustees for the Moulton Independent School District. Voting will take place at the First State Bank with Superintendent W. E. K. Smith as judge and Tom F. E. Sharendra as clerk.
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Aia
Moulton Independent
First State Bank
W. EK. Smith
Tom FE. Shandera
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Scholastic Census
State Bank OF
Joseph V. Dozier
Mrs. C. A.mcgollum of
Beeville
Mr. R. Preston
Elaine Rehmer
San Antonio
J.g.guenther
Leo Guenther
F. E. Mewes
Frank E. Mewes
Here
Pecan School
A.&m
American Legion Convention
the Bridge Club
Merchants State Bank
Moulton, Texas
Community Bank
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