Fire Department Sets Plans for Ball and Siren Test
The Moulton Fire Department met at the American Legion Hall for its regular gathering. After approving minutes, committees were named for the annual firemen's ball on April 21 and for formation of a ladies auxiliary. A siren test site was chosen near the water tank on Ed Boehm’s Sons property with a permanent location to be decided after a test. Bob Skyles and his orchestra from San Antonio were hired for the ball, set for May 19, with proceeds likely supporting department activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
O. A. Darilek
Rudie Mueller
Joe Meyer
Marguerite Boehm
Ed. Boehm
Bob Skyles
Orchestra of
San Antonio
Home Merchant First for Your Needs
If you need something try your home merchant first. He helps build the community’s roads schools and churches and serves as a local business cornerstone.
W J Papacek Buried Tuesday in Moulton
W J Papacek longtime Moulton resident died Sunday afternoon after a long illness. Funeral from his home to St Josephs Church and Moulton Catholic Cemetery with Rev Joseph Kopp officiating. Survivors include widow Minnie Oehl three daughters Mrs Oscar Anders Mrs George Mehner and Mrs Edwin Grunwald, one son Emil J Papacek, four grandchildren and numerous relatives. He was born November 18 1870 in Petrovic Austria and came to Texas at age five. Funeral attendance included many locals and distant relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Papacek
Moulton
Marnhing
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Moulton Catholic
Joseph Kopp
Ed. Boehm
Jacob Cinadr
Edwin A. Jaeggli
Victor O. Fehrenkamp
John V. Havlik
Eugene Anders
John Mladenko
John Reindl
Frank P. Raab
Anton Kolar
Emil Grunwald
John H. Willberg
Mr. Papaces
Petrovic
Austria
Texas
Praha
Minnie Oehl
Baursville
Oscar Anders
George Mehner
Luling
Edwin Grunwald
Houston
Emil J. Papacek
Roosevelt urges universal nonaggression pacts
President Roosevelt proposes that all nations sign non aggression pacts. He argues such agreements would reveal that extensive military preps are unnecessary.
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Roosevelt
Olsen Seeks Lavaca County Representative Seat
J J Olsen of Yoakum announces candidacy for the legislature from Lavaca county in the Democratic primary. A former six year representative (1926 to 1932) he authored the Texas cotton acreage reduction law now popular in cotton regions and pledges to protect voters' interests if elected.
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J. J. Olsen
Yoakum
Eagle
Lavaca
Olsen
Roosevelt's First Anniversary Promises Improved Conditions
Sunday, March 4, marks the first anniversary of President Roosevelt's administration with signals of improved conditions over the past year.
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Roosevelt
Highways Toll Reaches 30 500 Deaths in 1933 Report
The article notes 30,500 deaths on highways in 1933, eight percent above 1932, with the rise linked to gasoline use. It argues drivers are responsible for most crashes, cites four states Illinois Michigan Virginia and Wisconsin as having declines, and mentions San Antonio chosen for a Methodist Texas hundredth anniversary celebration on September 4 and 5.
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Illinois
Michigan
Virginia
Wisconsin
San Antonio
Mississippi Governor Signs Beer Legalization Measure
The Mississippi governor signed a measure legalizing the manufacture and sale of beer in the state. The state has not yet ratified the amendment repealing prohibition.
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Mississippi
Huntress Elected Director in Southern Newspaper Association
Frank G. Huntress publisher of the San Antonio Express and News has been elected a director of the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association to fill the vacancy caused by the death of W A Dealy of the Dallas News and Journal.
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Frank G. Huntress
San Antonio Express and News
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
W. A. Dealy
Dallas News and Journal
Colorado tax commissioner proposes county consolidation plan
The tax commissioner suggests merging Colorado 63 counties into 43 to cut taxes. The plan aims to reduce government units and expenditures across the state.
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Colorado
Centennial celebration should be held in San Antonio
A local proposal urges San Antonio to host Texas Centennial events, arguing the city and nearby Gonzales and Goliad contributed much to early Texas history and deserve the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Gonzales
Goliad
Independence Day Observed at Old Washington on Brazos
Texas Independence Day observances marked the March 2 anniversary at Old Washington on the Brazos. State Senator W. Hopkins of Gonzales spoke as part of community celebrations urging statewide observance in every locality.
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Old Washington
Brazos
W. Hopkins
Gonzales
Fehrenkamp, 79, Dies in Ellinger After Illness
Gerhard F. Fehrenkamp died at his Ellinger home after a lingering illness. He was 79 and survived by siblings including F. T. Fehrenkamp of Moulton, Ben Fehrenkamp of Shiner, and Otto Fehrenkamp of Temple. Interment was in Ellinger Cemetery. A longer obituary will appear next week. The Eagle extends sympathy to the family.
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Gerhard F. Fehrenkamp
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Ellinger
Moulton
Ben Fehrenkamp
Shiner
Otto Fehrenkamp
Temple
Eagle
Local visits noted from several Texas towns
Mrs. BE. D. Meyer visited relatives in San Antonio this week. Mr. Emil Boehnke and family of Muldoon were in Moulton Monday. Oscar Arnim and Edward Raab of Houston visited home folks here Sunday. John Lewis Jaeggli of Randolph Field came in Saturday to visit home folks and friends. Mrs. J. W. Schindler of Marlin visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hilmer.
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BE. D. Meyer
San Antonio
Emil Boehnke
Muldoon
Moulton Monday
Oscar Arnim
Edward Raab
Houston
John Lewis Jaeggli
Randolph Field
J. W. Schindler of
Marlin
William Hillmer
Social visits and greetings noted in Texas towns
Mr Vladik Boehm and daughters Helen and Marguerite and Oscar Raab visited Houston Sunday. Mr and Mrs Henry Etlinger and Mrs Marian White and daughter from Yoakum spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ed Kolar. Attorney Henry S Paulus of Yoakum was in Moulton Monday to meet friends and paid a brief call at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vladik Boehm
Helen and
Marguerite
Oscar Raab
Houston
Henry Etlinger
Marian White
Yoakum
Ed Kolar
Henry S. Paulus
Moulton
Paulus
Miss Hattie Thiede Visits Cistern Nursery Ad
Miss Hattie Thiede representing the Cistern Nursery was a pleasant caller at this office Saturday. J J Olsen of Yoakum candidate for representative to the legislature from Lavaca County and W L Gondelack of Shiner were pleasant callers at this office.
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Hattie Thiede
J. J. Olsen
Yoakum
Lavaca County
W. L. Gondelack
Shiner
Weather report shows 14 percent inches since 1954
William Hillmer notes rainfall reaching 14% inches since January 1, 1954, with 1933 total rainfall recorded at 21 inches.
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William Hillmer
William Harms and William Johnson Promote Local Paper
William Harms and William Johnson of Old Moulton visited to support the home newspaper with a pleasant call on Monday. Harms presented the price for another year’s subscription.
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William Harms
William Johnson
Old Moulton
Jim Sykora Uses Crutches After Leg Fracture
Jim Sykora, who months ago fractured his left leg, now moves with crutches. He was in town Tuesday visiting friends, and well wishes for a full recovery are extended.
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Jim Sykora
Jim
San Antonio and Damon residents visit Leona Merrem home
Mr D M White, Mr E T Merrem of San Antonio, Mr and Mrs Ernest Merrem and daughter Vivian, and Miss Norma Erlinger of Damon spent Sunday in the home of Mrs Leona Merrem and son Malvin.
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D. M. White
E. T. Merrem
San Antonio
Ernest Merrem
Vivian
Norma Erlinger
Damon
Leona Merrem
Malvin
Lavaca County District Court Opens Spring Term in Hallettsville
Lavaca county district court opened its spring term in Hallettsville on Monday March 5 with Judge Lester Holt presiding. Fred F. Fehreckamp of Moulton was selected foreman of the grand jury.
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Lavaca County
Hallettsville
Lester Holt
Fred F. Fehreckamp
Moulton
New Babies Reported From Shiner and Moulton Areas
The Eagle notes multiple births in February. Melvin James Tousek born to Charles and unnamed mother in Shiner Route 8 on February 20. Walter Hildebrandt Jr born to Walter and unnamed mother in Moulton Route 2 on February 20. George Joseph Koncaba born to Anton and unnamed mother in Moulton Route 2 on February 15. Mary Ron Bertha Zapletal born to Louis and unnamed mother in Shiner Route 3 on February 11.
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Charles Tousek
Shiner Route 8
Melvin James Tousek
Walter Hildebrandt
Moulton
Walter Hildebrandt, Jr
Anton Koneaba
George Joseph Koncaba
Louis Zapletal
Shiner
Mary Ron Bertha Zapletal
The
Eagle
Sheriff Houchins Seeks Re election in Lavaca County
Sheriff Gene Houchins of Hal settsville announces his candidacy for re election as sheriff of Lavaca county subject to the democratic primary in July. He notes his service and asks voters to consider his record and efforts if honored again.
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Gene Houchins
Halsettsville
Eagle
Lavaca County
Houchins
Birthday Party At Miss Ida Lucke's Home
Miss Ida Lucke entertained relatives and friends at her home Saturday afternoon to celebrate her birthday anniversary. Delicious refreshments were served and those present enjoyed a delightful time.
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Ida Lucke
Street Work Resumes on West Second Street CWA Project
Sandrocking work on West Second street resumed Monday as part of a CWA project. Miss Mary Louise Bergfeld substituted at Boursville School during Miss Mary Belle Davis's absence due to her mother's illness in Houston. County Superintendent Frank Schoppe of Hallettaville visited local schools Wednesday and stopped at The Eagle office to update his subscription figures. he is seeking reelection, with an announcement to appear later.
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West Second Street
Mary Louise Bergfeld
Boursville School
Mary Belle Davis
Houston
Frank Schoppe
Hallettaville
Eagle
Fehrenkamp and Biehunke Families Visit Boerne
Mr. Fred F. Fehrenkamp and family and Mr. Frank Biehunke Jr and family were in Boerne recently visiting Mr. Frank Krause and family. They also had a brief chat with Superintendent C. C. Roeder a former Moulton resident.
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Fred F. Fehrenkamp
Frank Biehunke, Jr
Boerne
Frank Krause
C. C. Roeder
Moulton
Moulton Bobkatz Play at Austin
The Moulton Bobkatz lost 30 to 15 to the University Czech Club basketball team in Austin on Saturday. Travellers listed include Ed Bohuslav, Miss Rehma Cone, Edwin von Lienen, Weldon Knape, Wesley Knape, George Butschek, Benjamin Dari lek, Jodie Meiserschlaeger, James Jaeggli, George Hinci, Allen Darilek, G. W. Cooper, Maynard Casey and Arnold Papacek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Bobkatz
Austin
Ed Bohuslav
Miss Rehma Cone
Edwin von Lienen
Weldon Knape
Wesley Knape
George Butschek
Benjamin Darilek
Jodie Meiserschlaeger
James Jaeggli
George Hinci
Allen Darilek
G. W. Cooper
Maynard Casey
Arnold Papacek
Schornack Seeks Lavaca Assessor-Collector Nomination
H J Schornack of Hallettsville announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Lavaca County assessor-collector, subject to the July primary. A native of the county, he has served four terms as tax collector and earlier as deputy assessor, and notes recent payment of 752.15 in excess fees.
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H. J. Schornack
Hallettsville
Lavaca County
Schornack
Moulton Ladies Aid Society Sets April Meeting
The last regular meeting was at Luther Hall. Next gathering is Thursday April 5. March committees named: Sick Mrs Rudie Wiedemann and Mrs William Schodde. Membership Mrs Hy Fisbeck and Mrs Leander Mueller. Flower Mrs W K Richter and Mrs Ed Boehm. Serving Mrs A H Falkenberg, Mrs Gus Fisbeck and Mrs Henry Fisbeck.
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Moulton Ladies’ Aid Society
Luther Hall
Rudie Wiedemann
William Schodde
Hy. Fisbeck
Leander Mueller
Flower
W. K. Richter
Ed. Boehm
A. H. Falkenberg
Gus. Fisbeck
Henry Fisbeck
Richter Host Family Party Honors Son and Wife
Mr and Mrs W K Richter entertained neighbors and friends to honor their son Donald James and his wife who recently arrived from Kansas. Guests enjoyed a delightful evening with warm greetings and merriment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Richter
Donald James
Kansas
Pundt Sells Interest In Modern Meat Market
Last week Pundt sold his stake in the Modern Meat Market to partner Bill Meyer who will continue the business at the old stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rd.Pundt
Bill Meyer
Legion Convention in LaGrange Named for Sunday
The American Legion Ninth District convention will convene in LaGrange on Sunday March 18.
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American Legion Convention
Ninth District
LaGrange
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Fire Department
G. L. McMaster
O Jones
Edwin Squires
Roger Arnold
Ernest Wilson
W. J. Schroeder
Paul Allen, Jr
Frank Marek
Edmund Richter
West Point
Almanac
Ring Lardner
Bell
Niagara River
Monitor Vs. Merrimac
Germany
Portugal
New York
Gerhard F.fehrenkamp
Sheriff Houchins
Ladies’ Aid Society
Legion Convention
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