Monument Unveiled in Gonzales Honoring Texas Revolution
In Gonzales Texas March 14 a $10 000 monument was dedicated to the Battle of Gonzales seen as the Lexington of Texas Two thousand gathered despite drizzle as a veil was lowered over the monument and a band played The Eyes of Texas Governor James V Allred lauded early Texas deeds and urged continued commemoration Lieutenant Governor Walter Woodul received the monument with Claude Teer presenting the gift Speakers included Judge Willis Ellison and Judge Richard Critz Senator R A Weinert led ceremonies The governor and party lunched at Palmetto State Park and toured the planned Warm Springs Center for crippled children.
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Gonzales
Texas
Lexington
Willis W. Ellison
Richard Critz
The
Texas Supreme Court
R.A. Weinert
Allred
Palmetto State Park
Warm Springs
Moulton Girl Earns Special Honor Roll at TWU
Dorothy Jean Jaeggli of Moulton earned a place on the dean's special honor roll at Texas State College for Women for the first semester. The recognition, given to 3829 students in a nearly 2400 student body, was announced March 11 at a college honors day. She is a freshman pursuing a bachelor degree in business administration.
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Eagle
Denton
Dorothy Jean Jaeggli
J. T. Jaeggli
Moulton
Texas State College For Women
CIA
Jaeggli
Waelder Dedicates New Schoolhouse
Waelder dedicated its new $80,000 school building, a PWA project, last week on Tuesday. A large crowd attended and a commemorative program was read.
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Waelder
PWA
Gonzales County Votes Road Bonds
The western part of Gonzales county approved bonds by a vote of 1336 to 374 to purchase right of way for an airline highway from Gonzales to Seguin.
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Gonzales County
Gonzales
Seguin
Scrap Iron Shipped Out of Moulton
About 100000 pounds of scrap iron left Moulton last week with another shipment planned. The article notes the price is not high but the metal being cleared is a positive outcome.
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Moulton
French Parliament Votes Big for Military Needs
The French parliament approved 479.85 million dollars for military purposes but did not allocate any funds to pay the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Governor Allred Named Honorary Director General
Governor James V Allred is named honorary director general of the Greater Texas and Pan-American Exposition. The appointment elevates his role in the promotional effort as regional leaders plan events and exhibits across Texas and the Pan-American realm.
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James V. Allred
Lavaca County Tax Collection Rates Rise
About eighty percent of Lavaca County taxes have been paid with a strong record. The remaining twenty percent should be paid to complete the assessment.
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Lavaca County
Park in Dallas prompts merchants to advertise
Jack Harper of Dallas quips that without merchant advertising there is no parking problem, implying commerce and curb use are linked to signage and promotion.
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Jack Harper
Dallas
Moulton Ladies Share Suspected Flirt Clues
Conversation between two Moulton women reveals each accusing her husband of flirting, with one woman admitting she caught hers in the act and the other recalling a similar situation.
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Moulton
No-tremble Stance Amid Sabre-Rattling Across the Pond
A cautious stance suits the nation as tensions rise with a foreign power while officials insist the country will not be cowed. Public rhetoric seeks restraint and readiness without surrendering resolve.
Adair Named Editor of Austin Daily Dispatch
A. Garland Adair formerly of McCamey becomes editor of the Austin Daily Dispatch. He is described as a forceful versatile writer and the Dispatch is to be congratulated on securing his services.
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A. Garland Adair
McCamey
Austin Daily Dispatch
Adair
The
Dispatch
Moulton Business Men's League Holds Regular Meeting
The Moulton Business Men's League met with President J B Wilson presiding. Minutes were approved and a vote to incorporate passed. A clean-up campaign is set for April 4 to 11 with arrangements for hauling by the civic committee. Plantings along Highway 95 and Moore avenue total about 600 with more planned next season.
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Moulton Business Men’s League
J. B. Wilson
Elo C. Fehrenkamp
Board of
Business Men’s League
Victor O. Fehrenkamp
A. J. Darilek
O. F. Knape
James V. Allred
Fred F. Fehrenkamp
Ed Kolar
Louis Pietsch
Eagle
Fred Pietsch
Highway 95
Moore Avenue
Mr.Wietsch
Matula gin torn down and machines moved to oil mill
The Matula gin plant, recently bought by Kolar Bros., has been torn down. Its machinery has been relocated to the gin at the oil mill.
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Matula
Kolar Bros
Third Grade Program At Sam and Will Moore Institute
The third grade of the Sam and Will Moore Institute will present a program in the school auditorium this Friday afternoon. Following the program, the Parent-Teacher Association will hold its business meeting.
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Sam and Will Moore Institute
Parent-Teacher Association
Texas Cities Near Half Million Population Milestone
Houston tops over 400000 residents while Dallas reports about 335000 as Texas cities surge in growth toward population milestones.
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Texas
Houston
Dallas
State lawmakers urged to ban fraternities and secret societies
Teachers and parents across the state urged the legislature to pass a bill prohibiting fraternities, sororities and other secret societies in schools. The editors suggest such issues are best handled by local authorities at home.
Roosevelt Eyes Galveston as Fishing Trip HQ
Washington reports indicate President Roosevelt considers Galveston as the headquarters for a Texas coast fishing trip. The piece suggests Galveston’s Robert Malitz Sr. as a potential accompanying fisherman if the president seeks a guide.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Galveston
Texas
Robert Malitz, Sr
Lavaca County Centennial Marker Unveiling Planned
Mrs. Ella E. Lane of Shiner chairs the Lavaca County Centennial Committee and discussed with local committeeman J. T. Jaeggli the unveiling of the marker recently erected at Moulton.
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League
Sam Houston
Fred F. Fehrenkamp
William Micullis
O. F. Knape
J. T. Jaeggli
Lavaca County
Ella E. Lane of
Shiner
J.T. Jaeggli
Moulton
Miss Ernestine Mergenthaler Reelected to New Braunfels Schools
Miss Ernestine Mergenthaler is re elected as a member of the New Braunfels Public School teaching staff. She has many friends in Moulton and was connected with Moulton schools years ago.
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Ernestine Mergenthaler
New Braunfels
Miss Mergenthaler
Moulton
Monument Unveiled For Gonzales Battle Anniversary
Clarence Knape and son Weldon attended Sunday afternoon dedication of the Gonzales monument marking the site and the first shot for Texas independence fired 101 years ago with O F Knape and son among attendees.
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O.F. Knape and Sons
Clarence and
Weldon
Gonzales
Texas
Moulton Students Triumph at Lavaca County Meet
The Lavaca county Interscholastic League meet at Shiner saw Moulton dominate several events. Declamations: Junior High Boys Sam Jaeggli first Walter Smith second. Ward School Boys James Baros third. Girls Marjorie Darilek first Je wel Lockwell third. Choral Singing: Moulton first. Playground Ball: Ward School Girls third Moulton Boys second. Senior Boys Tennis: Walter Smith Gordon Fehrenkamp second. Rural Playground Ball: Evergreen defeated Baursville.
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Moulton
Sam Jaeggli
Walter Smith
Ward School
James Baros
Marjorie Darilek
Jewel Lockwell
Moulton Ward School
Gordon Fehrenkamp
Evergreen
Baursville
Moulton Boy Joins Mountaineer Reportorial Staff
The Eagle notes from The Mountaineer published by Schreiner Institute that James Jaeggli is a member of the repor torial staff. James is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J T Jaeggli of Moulton.
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Eagle
Mountaineer
Schreiner Institute
James Jaeggli
James
J. T. Jaeggli
Moulton
No Candidates For School Trustee In Moulton Race
With two weeks left until the election no candidates have announced for the two Moulton school board seats. Applications must be filed ten days before the vote.
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Moulton
Boehm Family Hosts Newcomer With Herzik Household
Mrs. Ed Boehm Sr Mrs Ele Fehrenkamp and Misses Helen and Marguerite Boehm traveled to Schulenburg Tuesday to meet the new arrival who has set up home with Mr and Mrs Eugene Herzik. Mrs Herzik is the former Miss Rosalie Hoppe, granddaughter of Mrs Boehm.
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Ed. Boehm
Ele C.fehrenkamp
Helen
Marguerite Boehm
Schulenburg
Eugene Herzik
Pietsch Plans Erection of New Home on Balhorn Place
Fred Pietsch considers building a handsome new home on the Balhorn place, which he bought some time ago. Construction is slated to begin in about two months.
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Fred Pietsch
Balhorn Place
Lavaca County Grand Jury Indicts 23 Counts
The Lavaca county grand jury adjourned Tuesday with 23 bills of indictment. J. T. Jaeggli and Vladik Boehm, residents of Moulton, served on the jury.
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Lavaca County
J. T. Jaeggli
Vladik Boehm
Moulton
Death of Emil Boehm is reported in Dacosta Victoria
Richard Boehm of Moulton learned Tuesday of his brother Emil Boehm's death at Dacosta Victoria county. Burial was held Wednesday afternoon. He leaves a family. The Eagle extends sympathy.
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Richard Boehm
Moulton
Emil Boehm
Dacosta
Victoria
Eagle
Sam Houston Allred Sets Up In Governor's Home
Sam Houston Allred, a fine youngster, established permanent headquarters in the Governor James V Allred residence in Austin at 10:20 Wednesday morning. The governor's family now includes three boys.
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Sam Houston Allred
James V. Allred
Austin
Governor Proclaims State Clean-up Week in Texas
Governor James V Allred proclaims April 4 to 11 as State Clean-up Week in Texas urging schools churches clubs newspapers and citizens to cooperate. The 1937 proclamation notes health fire safety and disease prevention themes and calls city officials to plan local campaigns.
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Texas
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee
Texas State Health Department
State Fire Insurance Department
James V.o Allred
State of
The Dutch Detective Farce at Evergreen School Sunday
A snappy three act farce titled The Dutch Detective will be staged at Evergreen School on Sunday March 21 at 745 PM. Admission 20 cents for adults and 10 cents for children with proceeds benefiting the P T A. Cast includes Milton Riske and Anita Kurtz among others.
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Evergreen
P.T. A
Milton Riske
Red’”? Kurtz
Edward Darilek
Marvin Merrem
Frank Kocian
Glorene Wendel
Anita Kurtz
Albert Kurtz
Lorena Findeisen
Wecome
Country Store Bright Spot for Moulton Club Benefit
The sale held Saturday by the Moulton Home Demonstration Club drew good patronage. Proceeds will benefit the club.
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Temale
Moulton
Tenants Make Up Half of Lavaca County Farms
Figures released by Hugh Looney county supervisor of the Resettlement Administration show tenants constitute 50 percent of farmers in Lavaca County.
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Lavaca County
Hugh Looney
The
Resettlement Administration
Ed Filipp Buried At Moravia Sunday
Ed Filipp of near Komensky died at Shiner hospital Friday. Funeral services were held Sunday with interment in Moravia Cemetery. Pallbearers were Vitelo Rebak, Alvin Koeich, Alfons Kresta, Eddie Sassin, Anton Kucera and Joe Tupa. He lived 30 years 5 months and 15 days. Survived by his mother one sister and one brother. The Eagle extends sympathy to the bereaved.
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Filipp
Near Komensky
Shiner Hospital
Moravia
Vitelo Rebak
Alvin Koeich
Alfons Kresta
Eddie Sassin
Anton Kucera
Joe Tupa
Hallettsville Man Slays Wife and Stepdaughter
J. W. Willeford, 60, is charged with shooting and killing his wife Cheresia Willeford, 51, and his stepdaughter Lillie Duffner, 32, at the Willeford home in Hallettsville about 8:20 Tuesday night. He escaped in a car and had not been apprehended late Wednesday. The victims were buried at Hallettsville Wednesday.
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J. W. Willeford
Cheresia Willeford
Lillie Duffner
Hallettaville
Local residents relocate to new homes and businesses
Moved Mr. Johnnie Biehunko and family into the Frank Biehunko Sr. place at South and Arnim. Mr. C. C. Orts and family occupy the Boehme cottage at Cockrill and Lancaster. Mr. and Mrs. F. Wilks move into the George von Lienen cottage on Front Street. Ad.Peleeh moves his package store into the Mueller Bros. building on Front Street.
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Johnnie Biehunko
Frank Biehunko, Sr
South
Arnim Streets
C. C. Orts
Boehme
Cockrill Avenue
Lancaster Street
F. Wilks
George von Lienen
Front Street
Ad.Peleeh
Mueller Bros
Shiner Woman Buried Sunday
Mrs. J. J. Mikes aged 53 died in Shiner Friday and was buried there Sunday. She leaves her husband and several children. The Eagle extends sympathy to the bereaved.
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J. J. Mikes
Shiner
The
Eagle
Local sick list notes several residents' illnesses
Mrs. L. E. Laqua near Moulton is on the sick list. Emil Pundt has been quite ill this week. George Mueller near Moulton and Mrs. Frank Ultmann are reported better. Miss Della Schneider of San Antonio is recovering from the flu. Mrs. Jos. F. G. Darilek ill at her son-in-law and daughter’s home. Frank Biebunko Sr. is recovering after a long illness. Marion Hodge of the Sam and Will Moore Institute teaching staff was on the sick list earlier in the week.
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L. E. Laqua
Moulton
Emil Pundt
George Mueller
Frank Ultmann
Della Schneider
San Antonio
Jos. F. G. Darilek
Bill Meyer
Frank Biebunko, Sr
Marion Hodge
Sam and Will Moore Institute
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Stephen F. Austin
William B. Travis
Alamo
Walter Woodul
People of
Claude Teer
State Board of Contro
Moulton Girl
Business Men’s League Meeting
Moulton P.T. A
County
Moulton Boy
Boy
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Detective
Country Store
Hallettsville
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