August Papacek Dies After Prolonged Illness at 23
August Papacek eldest son of Mr and Mrs W J Papacek of this city died at 8 45 PM Wednesday following a seven week illness He contracted influenza at San Antonio which developed into pneumonia and was brought here for treatment Funeral services were held from his home with Rev Father Kopp officiating Interment in Catholic cemetery Active pallbearers were Richard Rehmet Edwin Jaeggli John Cinadr Albert Pelzel Frank Biebunko Jr Sam Albrecht Honorary pallbearers included Frank Wagner Jr Alfred C Rehmet Milton Meiners Henry Koes ter Jr Fred C Krause and O B Hilert He was born in Baursville November 3 1896 and was 23 years 4 months old A Sam and Will Moore Institute graduate class of 1915 attended Lewes Agricultural and Mechanical College in 1916 1917 then worked for San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway Company He is survived by his parents three sisters Mrs Oscar Anders Miss Bertha Papacek Miss Isabelle Papacek one brother Emil Papacek and many relatives The Eagle extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Papacek
W. J. Papacek
August
San Antonio
Father Kopp
Richard Rehmet
Edwin Jaeggli
John Cinadr
Albert Pelzel
Frank Biebunko, Jr
Agricultural and Mechanical College of
Lewes
San Antonio and
Aransas Pass
Oscar Anders
Bertha
Isabelle Papacek
Emil Papacek
Aged Citizen Frank Obarek Dies at 91
Frank Obarek died at his home in the northern city area on Wednesday night March 3 at age 91. He was a Moravia Austria native and Austro Italian War veteran who came to Texas in 1881, settling in Old Moulton then moving to Moulton eleven years ago. He is survived by son Frank Charek and two daughters Frances Okrublik Praha and Mary Vyviecka Runge. his widow died February 22. Grandsons Felix Joe Rudolph and John Okrublik served as pallbearers. the Eagle offers condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Obarek
Father Kopp
Moravia
Austria
Texas
Old Moulton
Moulton
Fou
Felix
Joe
Rudolph
John Okrublik
Frank Charek
Frances Okrublik
Praha
Mary Vyviecka
Runge
Spring Term Opens March 18 at Southwest Texas State
San Marcos Texas February 18 The Southwest Texas State Normal College reports its spring term begins March 18 and is expected to be the heaviest enrollment in recent years. High school graduates can secure junior standing without examination and with two years of work obtain a permanent certificate. Teachers of short term schools should enter by April 1 to save time. Completing spring and summer terms two thirds of the work leads to a first grade certificate after the fall term, improving prospects for a good position with many vacancies at Christmas time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Texas
Southwest Texas State Normal College
Moulton Home and School Club Meets March 12
The Moulton Home and School Club will meet at the Sam and Will Moore Institute on Friday March 12 at 4 PM. The program includes roll call with quotations Current Events Reading a piano solo and songs with Adele Knesek and the club chorus. Mrs J T Jaeggli will host on March 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Sam and Will Moore Institute
George von Lienen
Stella Morgenroth
Ed. Studeman
Anita Fahrenthold
Adele Knesek
America
J. T. Jaeggli
Tribute to Alex F. Kotzebue’s Enduring Legacy
A memorial tribute honors Alex F. Kotzebue for leadership, charity, and community service. The obituary highlights his steadfast faith, wide friendships, civic involvement, and unselfish deeds. Burial followed by Masonic rites as family and town remember his life and lasting impact.
Baylor University Diamond Jubilee Plans Revealed
Baylor University announces an elaborate 75th anniversary program during the spring term. Distinguished guests from Ireland and the United States will attend, with Dr. George W. Truett and Dr. George McDaniel as speakers. A Severin Frink music festival will feature Saint Matthew, a light opera, and two symphonies, while honorary degrees are to be conferred. The campus will display 1845 1920 in plants and a new fireproof dormitory costing 300000 dollars begins construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baylor University
Vane Howe Lindsey
William Baylor Yeats
Ireland
William Howard Taft
George W. Truett
George McDaniel
Severin Frink
S. P. Brooks
Baylor
Independence
Waco University
Waco
New Subscribers Added to The Eagle List
The Eagle reports new subscribers since the last list include Fred Schindler of Smithville Miss Albina Kubena of Moulton and Joe Hruck of Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Fred Schindler
Smithville
Albina Kubena
Moulton
Joe Hruck
Local News From White Rose March 8 1940
Cold weather slows activities at General Pershing School. Mrs. Jim Gray of Pea Creek and Miss Edna Cooper of Luling visit relatives. Several families from Old Moulton Waelder Nickel and Gonzales share calls and help with ill neighbors. Rev J A Moore will lead services in April replacing Rev N A Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Cooper
Luling
Oscar Craigs
Old Moulton
Grady Johnston
Gonzales
George Gabitzschot
Nickel
Louis Johnson
Oscar Cruiss
Dan Leazar
Waelder
Oscar Cruis
Johnnie Herm
Annie Lee Wood
Mary Cooper
General Pershing
J. A. Moore
N. A. Allen
Fred Cook
Shiner
Frank Gray
Alfred Richter
Willie Hall
White Rose
Lutheran Church Notices Schedule and Services
Next Saturday March 15 confirmation instruction. Sunday March 14 Sunday school 9 a.m. Services in Boersville at 10 36 a.m. English services in Moulton at 7 p.m. Lenten services every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Everyone is always heartily welcome. Pastor H. A. Heineke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boursville
Moulton
H. A. Heineke
Yoakum Red Cross Nurse Receives Ford Roadster
Yoakum Texas March 5 Miss Bailey a Red Cross nurse is presented with a Ford roadster for her devoted service to the needy. The public service nurse has aided many of the city's poor with tireless work and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Texas
Miss Bailey
Red Cross
University of Texas girls hired for Camp Aloha staff
Misses Ximena Wolfe and Ethel Jackson of San Antonio Nell Britt of Roswell New Mexico and Anna Kroll of LaGrange Texas are offered instructor positions at Camp Aloha in Vermont The camp is among the largest girls summer camps in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ximena Wolfe
Ethel Jackson
San Antonio
Nell Britt
Roswell
N. M
Anna Kroll
LaGrange
University of Texas
Camp
Aloha
White Mountains
Vermont
Aloha Camp
United States
Letters From Chicago Reflecting Texas Eagle Subscription
A Chicago reader sends a two dollar money order to renew The Moulton Eagle in Texas. The note praises the weekly paper and mentions enjoying a homey connection, a wartime camp memoir, and gratitude for a photograph taken in Hoboken after Luxembourg service. Weather in Chicago contrasts with Texas warmth and winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Eagle
Eagie
Emil
Om Cudloni Osisare
Hoboken
New Jersey
Luxembourg
Texas
Chicago
Subscriptions Acknowledged by The Eagle Readers
The Eagle thanks readers for subscription payments since the last report. Names include William Eilert and H. A. Menefee of Moulton, Frank Stastne of Shiver, H. M. Paul of Wilworth, Frank Mang of Lockhart, Marie Fischbeck of Harwood, Emil Vogt of Moulton, Charles Wagner of Shiner, William Grunwald of Chicago NL, Louis Schoenfeld of Moulton, Joe Urach of Moulton, and Adolph Pesek of Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
William Eilert
Moulton
Frank Stastne
Shiver
H. A. Menefee
H. M. Paul
Wilworth
Frank Mang
Lockhart
Marie Fischbeck
Harwood
Emil Vogt
Charles Wagner
Shiner
William Grunwald
Chicago
Louis Schoenfeld
Joe Urach
Adolph Pesek
Local families take weekend trips amid influenza school closure
Mr and Mrs Konstant Rehmer and Alfred and daughters Ida and Pauline were in Shiner and Yoakum Saturday. Mrs J T Jaeggli and children drove to Vallettsville to visit her parents. Henry Etlinger, Mrs Edmond Ketlinger and Clemence traveled to San Antonio for days at the auto show. Miss Helen Rachman Miss Stella Morgenroth and others from the Sam and Will Moore Institute faculty returned Sunday to resume duties after the influenza epidemic closed the school for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konstant Rehmer
Alfred
Ida
Pauline
Shiner and Yoakum
Henry Etlinger
Edmond Ketlinger
Eon
Clemence
Kila Kroeger
San Antonio
Helen Rachman
Stella Morgenroth
Shiner
Sam Jaeggli
Flatonia
Anita Fahrenthold
Brady
Halletteville and
Lou McDonald
Cuero
Sam and Will Moore Institute
Tribute of Respect for Sovereign Kotzebue
Woodmen Circle Fern Grove No. 1281 passes resolutions mourning the death of Sovereign Alex F. Kotzebue. He is praised as a loyal member devoted husband and father, and an honored community citizen. Copies of the resolutions will be filed, published, and given to the family. Com submissions by Mrs Geo von Taenen Mrs F J Guenther Mrs Ed Studeman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen Circle
Fern Grove
Alex F. Kotzebue
Kotzebue
Grove
Minute Book of the Grove
Moulton Eagle
Geo, von Taenen
F. J. Guenther
Ed. Studeman
Little Girl Dies at Oak Grove
Elizabeth Maria Elster daughter of Prof and Mrs August J Welster of Oak Grove died Monday night from influenza and complications at age 6 years 2 months 10 days. Born December 30 1913 she was laid to rest Tuesday afternoon in Moulton Catholic Cemetery with Rev Father Kopp officiating. The Eagle offers sympathy to the bereaved parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Maria Elster
August J. Welster
Oak Grove
Elizabeth Maria
Moulton
Father Kopp
Rev Lettemann Dies at 78 After 43 Years as Minister
Rev H A Heineke returned from Yorktown where he attended the funeral of Rev H A Lettemann an uncle of Mrs Heineke. Lettemann died Sunday and was buried Tuesday. He was 78 and served as a minister 43 years. Survived by his widow and three children Mrs John Pfluger Pflugerville Mrs Otto Ehle San Antonio and August Lettemann Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Heineke
Yorktown
H.A. Lettemann
Mr. Lettemann
John Pfluger
Pflugerville
Otto Ehle
San Antonio
August Lettemann
Taylor
The
Eagle
Mrs. Datilek Kurtz Dies At 26 In Influenza Pneumonia
Mrs. Charles Kurtz nee Datilek of near Henkhaus died Tuesday morning from influenza pneumonia and was buried Wednesday at Shiner Catholic cemetery. She was about 26, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Datilek Sr. Survived by her husband and two small children. The Hagle offers sympathy to the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kurtz
Datilek
Henkhaus
Shiner Catholic
Joe Datilek
Hagle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Home and School Club
Guenther Hospital
Moulton, Texas
Drs. Guenther
Guenther
Oxter
Hearthstone
Loye
Alex I’. Kotzebue
General Pershing School
Lutheran Church Notices
Chicago, Lll
W. J. Grunwald
J.T. Jaeggli
Vallettsville
William Peterson
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