Night Watchman Slain In Moulton On Saturday Morning
Charles O. Riske, night watchman of Moulton for nine years, was killed while on duty between 1:30 and 2:00 AM. Two bullets struck him, with a possible struggle suggested by injuries. Found by Vladimir Darilek near the Locke building on Main Street, bullets hit from multiple directions. Three men seen fleeing toward Highway 95. Texas Rangers and local authorities investigating. a $500 reward offered for capture and conviction. Riske had just offered to extend his service briefly after resigning effective March 1.
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Moulton
Charles O. Riske
Riske
Vladimir Darilek
Darilek
Charles Lucke
Business Men Select Night Watchman Candidate
Moulton businessmen met at the American Legion Hall to choose a permanent night watchman after canvassing finances. Fred F. Fehrenkamp presided, F Knape was named permanent chair, W H Pundt became secretary, and Jack Hinck served temporarily as night watchman. A committee was appointed to raise funds, with plans to survey the town before final selection. Citizens praised the late night watchman Charles O Riske.
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Moulton
American Legion Hall
Fred F. Fehrenkamp
F. Knape
W. H. Pundt
Henry EK. Fehrenkamp
Lee Jarosek
William Wachtendorf
Ed. Batey
Ed. Kolar
Jack Hinck
August Eilert
Henry Krueger
Charles O. Riske
Resolution for Charles O. Riske Memorial Fire Dept
Moulton Volunteer Fire Department expresses deep regret at the passing of Charles O. Riske a faithful co worker held in high esteem by the department. Copies of these resolutions will be sent to his bereaved family and published in The Moulton Eagle per permanent tribute. March 6 1935 Moulton Texas committee W H Pundt J B Wilson O F Knape
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Charles O. Riske
Moulton Volunteer Fire Department
Moulton Volunteer Department
Cluiss Nieman Wedding United In Lutheran Parsonage
Aaron Cluiss and Erna Nieman wed at the Lutheran parsonage with Rev. A H Falkenberg officiating. The groom is son of Wm Cluiss of Linton. the bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nieman of Old Moulton, graduated from Moulton High School in 1930. The couple will reside in Corpus Christi. Witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. F R Smith of Odom.
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Aaron Cluiss
Erna Nieman
A. H. Falkenberg
Wm. Cluiss
Linton
Charles Nieman
Old Moulton
Moulton High School
Corpus Christi
F. R. Smith
Odom
Eagle
Sheriff Denies Rumor Over Ranger Help in Night Watchman Killing
County attorney and I spoke with the Adjutant General's Department in Austin to send rangers after the Night Watchman Charles O. Riske murderers. I welcome citizen and peace officer help and deny the rumor I did not want ranger aid. Also notes on local residents recovering and visiting.
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Adjt
Austin
Charles O. Riske
A.P. McElroy
Local notes and events across Texas and nearby towns
Opens beer parlor in Henry Koester building on Front street. Texas house committee approves a prohibition repeal amendment with a state store plan. Alabama votes to remain dry as Mississippi leads the way. Local visits include Schoenfeld and others traveling, families in Kyle and Halletts ville, and Misses Davis Dietschke and Gertner trip to Houston. Dr. Stockton Axson, 67, Rice professor, dies. he was Woodrow Wilson’s brother in law. Dozens vie for Dallas state senate seat vacated by Mrs. Hughes. comment on money in politics.
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Rudie Mueller
Henry Koester
Front Street
Stockton Axson
Rice Institue
Houston
Axson
Woodrow Wilson
Sign up for 1985 Cotton Program Begins Soon
J M Parks, County Agent of Lavaea County, announces that sign up for the 1985 Cotton Program will start in a few days. Producers will receive cards with locations and times to complete contracts. Old signers must report 1934 production. new signers must provide annual cotton production figures from 1928 to 1934.
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J. M. Parks
Lavaea County
Stolen 1929 Forder Sedan Belonging to Bill Hohit
A 1929 Forder Sedan with plate 675746 owned by Bill Hohit of Shiver was stolen in front of Henry Fehrenkamp residence around 9:30 Wednesday night. As of Thursday morning the vehicle had not been located.
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Bill Hohit
Shiver
Henry Fehrenkamp
Moulton Boy Earns Straight A Honor Roll Record
Edward C. Bevan of Moulton is named to the honor roll at Southwest Texas State Teachers College for the first semester. The honor recognizes the top 15 percent of the student body. Bevan achieved a straight A record.
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Edward C. Bevan
Moulton
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
Bevan
Birthday Party for Buddy Fehrenkamp Turns Three
Buddy Fehrenkamp, son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Fehrenkamp, celebrated his third birthday Tuesday March 5 at his parents home. Refreshments were served and guests enjoyed the afternoon.
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F. T. Fehrenkamp Home
George Bargman
Gonzales
C. F. Kaiser
Gus Thiele
Yoakum
Joe Dietschke
Hertha
Elizabeth
Ben
Norman
Hallettsville
Gertrude Gulsch
Theo. Gulsch
Buddy
Victor Fehrenkamp
New Night Watchman Chosen in Moulton
At a Wednesday meeting of citizens Frank Stainacher was elected night watchman of Moulton.
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Frank Stainacher
Moulton
House committee backs local option for horse racing
The state affairs committee voted 11 to 9 to implement a local option allowing horse racing. Opponents say the measure should be defeated by the legislature and warn that a slot machine and gambling device vote may follow.
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House State Affairs Committee
Charles O Riske Buried Here Sunday
Funeral services for Charles O Riske a Spanish American War veteran were held at Zion's Lutheran Church with military honors by Dennis O'Connor Camp No 54 and Geier Merrem Post No 892. Interment followed at Moulton Public Cemetery. Surviving are Emma Riske widow two daughters Emer Carl Riske and Vivian Riske and one granddaughter Gay Nelle Brown plus two brothers Otto and Emil Riske.
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Zion’s Lutheran Church
Charles O Riske
Moulton
A. H. Falkenberg
James Jaeggli
Dorothy Jean Jaeggli
Riske
Dennis O’connor
Yoakum
Geier-Merrem
Mr. Riske
Paul H. Fertsch
Arnim
G. J. Bohnenkamp
Frank Biehunke, Sr
William Hillmer
Charles Roeber
Ernest Roeber
George von Lienen
W. A. Bergfeld
N. A. Moreland
Austin County
Shelby
Emma Jaeggli
Emma Riske
O. R. Brown
Halle
Firemen Hold Monthly Meeting in Moulton
Moulton Volunteer Fire Department held its monthly meeting Monday night. Henry Hoyer was accepted as a new active member. A committee was named to draft resolutions on the death of Charles O R Riske. The group voted to enforce the law against cutting off the car exhaust switch. The siren may be used for other emergencies and, if town disturbances occur, one long blast will summon citizens to assist.
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Moulton
Bridge Club Pairs Up for Tuesday Games at Boehm Home
The Bridge Club at Mrs Richard Boehms enjoyed seven games with three tables. High score went to Mrs John Cinadr and consolation prize to Mrs F F Heger. Refreshments included pecan pie tongue sandwiches pickles potato chips and coffee. Attendees listed include Mesdames Jaro sek Fisbeck Heger Kotzebue Earl Kotzebue Bergfeld Oehl Cinadr Wick plus Miss Adella Anders.
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Richard Boehm
John Cinadr
F. F Heger
Mesdames Lee Jarosek
Gus Fisbeck
F. F. Heger
Erna Kotzebue
Henry Earl Kotzebue
Hugo Fisbeck
Ted Faluisek
Anton Meyer
W. A. Bergfeld
Erwin Oehl
Lee Wick
Adella Anders
Sunday School Teachers Host Social at Luther Hall
The Moulton Lutheran Sunday School teachers gathered at Luther Hall on February 28 for an evening of inspiring talks and games. Attendees reported a very pleasing social and enjoyable event.
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Moulton
Komensky PTA Votes for Bearkats Basketball Sweaters
Komensky P T A held its March meeting and voted to present sweaters to the Bearkats in recognition of their excellent basketball. A postmeeting program featured a radio broadcast with Frank Mig as the dashing announcer for Station KOMSKY.
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Komensky P. T. A
Bearkats
Frank Mig
Komsky
Moulton P T A Plans Friday School Meeting
The P T A of Moulton will hold a regular meeting at the school house on Friday March 9. The third and fourth grades will render a program at the gathering.
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P.T. A
Moulton Receives Credit for Fine 1934 Fire Record
A 15 percent credit was awarded to Moulton for its good fire record during 1934.
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Moulton
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Arthur P. MceElroy
B. Neighbors
Texas Rangers
Carl Neabit
Rangers
Cluiss-Nieman
Joseph Kubenka
Charles Bevan, Sr
Henry Raabe
Mrs. E. Kiesehnik
Ed. Boehm, Sr
Rud. Valenta
Helen Boehm
Cuero
Erwart Raab
Mrs
F. P. Raab
Texas
House
Alabama
Rudie Schoenfeld
Ern
Rethe Tree Army
Bastrop
Missishere
Sippi
Wm. Schmeltekopf
Merle
Kyle
McDaniel
Johnnie Lewis Jaeggli
Randoigh Field
Mary Belle Davis
Evelyn Dietschke
Sylvia Gertner
East Bernard
Dallas
Hughes
Moulton Boy
Bridge Club
Moulton P.T. A
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