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Newspaper

Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1938

Page

9

Luther College Bulldogs to meet Gusties in Seguin game

The Texas Lutheran College Bulldogs travel to Seguin for their first intersectional basketball game against Gustavus Adolphus College of St. Peter Minnesota on March 19. The Gusties return from Mexico City and Luther College marks its most successful season to date.

Seguin Texas Texas Lutheran College Bulldogs Gusties Gustavus Adolphus College of North’ Central States

Home Demonstration Club Meeting in Moulton

The Moulton Home Demonstration Club met in the bank building on a Wednesday afternoon. Members enjoyed a game and planned a Recreational Book for leaders while a council report and a collection for the educational fund were noted. Miss Morgan explained convenient work areas and yard recreation, with several games demonstrated, next meeting set for April 13.

Moulton Bank Building

Moulton Players Called To Play at Houston

Three Moulton School Band musicians Miss Dorothy Louise Fehrenkamp Walter Herbert Smith and Edward Biehunke Jr chosen to play in a massed symphony orchestra at the teachers convention in Houston April 22 the Eagle congratulates the young players.

Moulton Dorothy Louise Fehrenkamp Walter Herbert Smith Edward Biehunke, Jr Houston the Eagle

March 31 Deadline for Car Licenses in County

March 31 is the final day to buy car licenses without a penalty. Purchase in your county of residence to avoid being compelled to buy another license.

Four Candidates Seek Texas Governorship

Four candidates have announced gubernatorial aspirations in Texas. They are William McCraw attorney general Ernest Thompson railroad commissioner Clarence Farmer legislator from Fort Worth and P B Renfro mayor of Beaumont. Several others are expected to enter the race.

William McCraw Ernest Thompson Clarence Farmer Fort Worth P. B. Renfro Beaumont

Grand Jury Finishes Labors in Lavaca County

The Lavaca County grand jury finished its work Thursday afternoon last week, returning thirteen indictments all for felonies.

Lavaca County

Fire destroys Snyder grade and high school buildings

Fire of undetermined origin consumed the grade school and part of the high school in Snyder the morning of March 10, causing about 100000 dollars in losses.

Snyder

Prohibition Notice on Marble Machines and Gambling Devices

A Lavaca County notice declares the Grand Jury’s recommendation to discontinue marble machines punch boards and bank nights at picture shows after March 18 1938. Operators of these devices face legal prosecution. Slot machines one ball machines and all gambling devices have been prohibited and prosecuted since 1935.

Lavaca

Lutheran Ladies Aid Society Holds Regular Meeting

The Lutheran Ladies Aid Society met on Thursday March 3 and named committees for Sick Membership Flower Serving. Members include Mrs Wm H Schodde Mrs John C Mueller Mrs Henry Wachtendorf Mrs Emil Pundt Mrs Ed Boehm and Mrs Ora Willis Janszen Mrs Henry Fisbeck Mrs Charles Find Eisen and Mrs Marvin Haase. Visitors included Mrs Rud Brueggman Jer Dean Jaroszewski of Moulton and Mrs C A Lehne and children of Rehbueg.

Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society Wm. H. Schodde John C. Mueller Henry Wachtendorf Emil Pundt Ed. Boehm Mies Ora Willis Janszen Henry Fisbeck Charles Findeisen Marvin Haase Rud. Brueggman Jer Dean Jaroszewski Moulton C. A. Lehne Rehburg

Legion Auxiliary Nets Blue Bonnet and Top Hat Awards

The Moulton American Legion Auxiliary earned the Blue Bonnet Citation for meeting its membership quota and the Top Hat for a 1938 membership increase. It enrolled 41 members this year, one above target, including twelve new recruits: Mrs. William Miculke, Mrs. J. T. Jaeggli, Mrs. Zat Johnson, Mrs. Ed Kubicek, Mrs. A. J. Pustejovsky, Mrs. Hal Richardson, Mrs. Ad Windel, Mrs. Mary Novosad, Mrs. James Zidek, Miss Ethel Josephine Wagner, and sisters Irene and Beatrice Cinadr.

Moulton American Legion Auxiliary William Miculke J. T. Jaeggli Zat Johnson Ed Kubicek A. J. Pustejovsky Hal. Richardson Ad. Windel Mary Novosad James Zidek Ethel Josephine Wagner Irene Beatrice Cinadr

Shandera Begins 33rd Year of Mullton Census

Tom E. Shandera conducts the March school census for the Moulton Independent school district. This marks his 33rd year as the district census enumerator.

Tom E. Shandera Moulton Independent Shandera Moulton

Public Schools Receive Increase in Per Capita Funding

The state department paid an additional $3 per scholastic of the $22 per capita apportionment for the current school year, bringing total payments to $12.00 per pupil.

State Department

Legion Auxiliary To Serve Mexican Dinner March 19

Geier Merrem Post 892 American Legion auxiliary will serve a Mexican dinner in Kolar Motor Sales display room on Saturday March 19 starting at 11 00. Enjoy popular Mexican foods and join the community event.

Geier-Merrem American Legion Kolar Motor Sales

J. J. Olsen Seeks Reelect in Lavaca County District 23

J J Olsen announces candidacy for Representative of Lavaca County District 23. He cites prior service in the 40th 42nd and 44th legislatures and farming background to argue readiness to serve. He pledges a clean campaign and tax relief while supporting public schools through cigarette tax proceeds. He promises safer schools and efficient governance if elected.

Lavaca House of Representatives Public Schools of Texas Seel

Jaeggli Couple Attend Business in San Antonio

Mr and Mrs J T Jaeggli were in San Antonio Tuesday to handle business matters during a Mexican dinner engagement planned for Saturday.

J. T. Jaeggli San Antonio

Hillmers Visit San Antonio and Castroville

Mr and Mrs William Hillmer spent Sunday and Monday in San Antonio and in Castroville detailing their weekend travels with stops in both cities.

William Hillmer San Antonio Castroville

Fisbeck Family Visits in Houston Sunday

Mr Henry Fisbeck Mrs Henry Fisbeck and family and Mr Walter Fisbeck visited in Houston Sunday with Harry Kaiser accompanying them in the trip.

Henry Fisbeck Walter Fisbeck Harry Kaiser Houston

Local Notables Attend Meetings and Visits in Texas Towns

Dr. J G Guenther of LaGrange met friends in Moulton for handshakes and business. Mrs Charles Lucke Mrs Leona Merrem Mrs Joe Beyer Jr and Mrs Martha Biehunke visited Hallettsville last week. C H Walling of Austin Fidelity Union Life Insurance Company Dallas was in Moulton on business last week.

J.G. Guenther of LaGrange Moulton Charles Lucke Leona Merrem Joe Beyer, Jr Martha Biehunke Hallettsville C. H. Walling Austin Fidelity Union Life Insurance Company of Dallas

Mr and Mrs A F Machlinger visit Moulton

Mr and Mrs A F Machlinger of Taylor visited Moulton last Thursday and Friday to see relatives and friends. Mr Machlinger also renewed his subscription to The Eagle while there.

A. F. Machlinger Taylor Moulton

Sheriff and Hallettsville officers in Moulton for county order

Sheriff A. P. McElroy and J. W. Persons of Hallettsville were in Moulton on official business. McElroy told The Eagle that gambling devices in Lavaca county must cease operation by March 18.

A. P. McElroy J. W. Persons Hallettsville Moulton McElroy the Eagle Lavaca County

Freytag Seeks Re election as County Commissioner

Ar nold Freyteg, a county commissioner, announces his candidacy for re election as commissioner of Justice Precincts 2 6 subject to the democratic primary. He pledges continued service and invites scrutiny of county finances at the auditor’s office while thanking voters for past support.

The Eagle Arnold Freyteg Justice

Subscriptions Thanked by Eagle Readers

The Eagle acknowledges readers who paid subscriptions since the last report. Names include Wm Oeh Moulton Lee Jarosek Moulton E O Arnim Moulton Mrs Rud Jaeggli Moulton and many others from Shiner Seguin San Antonio Norwalk Conn Taylor Flatonia and nearby areas.

Wm. Oeh Moulton Lee Jarosek E. O. Arnim Rud. Jaeggli F. T. Fehrenkamp E. Boehm Louis Knesek Shiner E. W. Darilek Seguin Alf. C. Rehmet San Antonio Frank Charek Robert Schoenfeld Norwalk

Quinn Quits Race For Governor

San Antonio mayor C K Quinn resigns from seeking the gubernatorial nomination and hints at a possible bid for Congress against Maury Maverick.

Quinn C. K. Quinn San Antonio Congress Maury Maverick

Paul Kaase's Funeral Held Tuesday in Schulenburg

Funeral services for Paul Kaase were held in Schulenburg Tuesday. Attending were his brother F C Kaase, his daughter Miss Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Gummelt and Miss Helen Urban. The Eagle extends sympathy.

F. C. Kaase Helen Gus. Gummelt Helen Urban Paul Kaase Schulenburg F.C. Kaase

German Services at Zion's Lutheran Moulton

Zion's Lutheran Church in Moulton will hold German services on Sunday March 20 at 10 30 A M conducted by Rev Flachmeier.

Zion’s Lutheran Church Moulton Flachmeier

Miss Helen Kaase Visits Kaase Family in Round Rock

Miss Helen Kaase of Round Rock is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kaase in a family visit report from the local page.

Helen Kaase Round Rock F. C. Kaase

Kaase Family Visit At Gummelt Home In Hallettville

Mr and Mrs F C Kaase and daughter Helen visited the Eric Gummelt home in Hallettville recently.

F.C. Kaase Helen Eric Gummelt Halletteville

Mexican Dinner by Ladies Auxiliary at Kolar Motor

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the American Legion will serve a Mexican dinner at the display room of Kolar Motor Sales on Saturday. Don’t miss a chance to eat there.

Ladies’ Auxiliary of the American Legion Kolar Motor Sales

Local Texaco meeting draws five attendees from Victoria

Emil J. Jalufke Ad. Wagner Joe Kubenko Jr Oscar Kaiser and Vince Rehmer attended a Texaco Sales promotion meeting in Victoria on Monday of last week.

Emil J. Jalufke Ad. Wagner Joe Kubenko, Jr Oscar Kaiser Vince Rehmer Victoria Texaco

Rev Jacobs Accepts Pastorate at Zon's Lutheran Church

Rev EB Jacobs of Westhoff accepts the pastorate of Zon's Lutheran Church at Moulton and will be installed Sunday April 8.

EB. Jacobs Westhoff Moulton

Planes Set for San Antonio to Monterey Good Will Flight

About sixty planes carrying around 200 people depart San Antonio on March 19 for a goodwill flight to Monterey Mexico. Preparations are extensive on the Mexican side as the delegation plans a brief visit. The return flight is scheduled for the following day.

San Antonio Monterey Mexico Rio Grande

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Luth College Bulldogs Ladies’ Aid Society Legion Auxiliary J. J. Olsen Twenty Freytag Mre Erna Kotzebue John Hofner Tom Handsur Gus Mueller Joseph Kopp Ad. Nachblidger Hugo Strieder Tom V. Tousek Z. S. Johnson Flatonia Western Electric Bell System Southwestern Bell New York States of the Union Rev. Jacobs
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