Oak Grove News Highlights Local Visits And Births
Oak Grove notes Mr and Mrs Lee Meyer formerly of here but now of Galveston visited August Linbrugger and family Wednesday and Thursday then left for Floresville and San Antonio. A baby boy arrived May 16 at Carl P Guthier’s home. A school benefit dance is set for May 29 with Riha’s Orchestra. Charlottenburg school tax election passed by 21 to 24.
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Lee Meyer
Here
Galveston
August Linbrugger
Floresville
San Antonio
Carl P. Guthier
Riha
Charlottenburg
Jeff
Krueger Seeks Re election as Constable in July Primary
Constable Henry Krueger authorizes The Eagle to place his name in the announcement column as a candidate for re election in the forthcoming democratic primary. He has served as a peace officer for some time and is well known to voters in the precinct. He appreciates support in the July primary.
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Henry Krueger
Eagle
Krueger
Shiner Defeats Moulton 10 to 8 on Local Diamond
The Shiner baseball team defeated Moulton 10 to 8 on the Shiner diamond last Sunday. Shiner players delivered strong hitting while pitching and defense held off late rally by Moulton.
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Shiner
Moulton
Reverend A D Rode Speaks at Moulton Lutheran Church
Rev A D Rode of Hallettsville filled an appointment at the Moulton Lutheran church Sunday night. A large audience was present.
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A. D. Rode
Hallettsville
Moulton Lutheran Church
Bergfelds Visit Seguin as King Is Ill
Mrs. W. A. Bergfeld and her children visit Seguin to see her parents Mr and Mrs Henry King who is quite ill. The Eagle notes the illness and reports on family visits. Richard Rehmer of Nixon came Monday to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Lucas Rehmet and reports good crops in the area except where grub worms affected some localities.
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W. A. Bergfeld
Seguin
Henry King
Mr. King
Eagle
Richard Rehmer
Nixon
Lucas Rehmet
Texas Central Power Buys Moulton Light and Ice Plant
The Texas Central Power Company of San Antonio completes the $55 000 purchase of the Moulton Light and Ice plant on May 12. The new owners will take possession June 1 and maintain current operations and staff, pledging ongoing service and community support.
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Texas Central Power Company of
San Antonio
Moulton Light & Ice
Texas Central Power Company
Texas
South Texas
Magic Valley
Sawyer
Moulton
Annual May Feast at Herman Park planned
The Herman Park Verein committee prepares for its annual May Feast set for May 80 at 1 PM. Activities include public speaking music baseball and crowning of the May Queen with amusements for all ages and a grand ball to close the day.
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Herman Park Verein
Eilert Gerdes Dies at 82 in Shiner Texas
Eilert Gerdes 82 died at his home in Shiner Friday. Burial held Sunday with Rev J Pfenniger of the Lutheran church officiating. Survived by widow seven children 38 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Native of Germany he came to Texas in 1883.
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Eilert Gerdes
Shiner
Death of Jim Treadaway after Sublime shooting
Jim Treadaway about 28 died at the hospital in Hallettsville Sunday night from a pistol wound received early that morning at Sublime. Constable Tom Rees of Sublime surrendered to officers at Hallettsville. Treadaway was buried Tuesday morning in the Vandyke cemetery near Hallettsville.
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Jim Treadaway
Hallettsville
Sublime
Tom Rees
Vandyke
Local Families Visit In Moulton Area
Mrs. G. J. Dreyer and son Gideon of Cuero visited in Moulton last week as guests of Dr. and Mrs. J. G. Guenther. Henry Reising and family and Miss Augusta Firdeisen of near Columbus were at the Leo Jaroszewski home Sunday. Mrs. Reising is a cousin to Mrs. Jaroszewski.
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G. J. Dreyer
Gideon
Cuero
Moulton
J. G. Guenther
Henry Reising
Augusta Firdeisen
Near Columbus
Leo Jaroszewski
Reising
Jaroszewski
Moulton High School Holds Commencement Amid Rain
Commencement exercises at Moulton High School were held in the school auditorium Friday night with a fair crowd despite bad weather. Six graduates were honored with Hugo Strieder salutatorian and Isabel Papacek valedictorian. The program featured processional by Alice von Lienen, class poems and histories, and remarks by Supt. W. E. Smith.
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Moulton High School
L. A. Meiners
Joe C. Kopecky
Frank J. Wagner
Ed. Boehm
Rud. Papacek
John C. Mueller
W. E. Smith
J. T. Jaexyli
O. F. Knape
Alice von Lienen
Hugo Strieder
Isabel Papacek
Annie Etlinger
Edgar Meiners
Eleanore Petrasc
Herbert Pieper
Seniors Entertain Juniors at Ettinger Home
The Senior Class hosted juniors Tuesday night at Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ettinger home. Bunco provided the entertainment with Henry Earl Kotze winning a prize of correspondence cards and Miss Merle Young taking the booby prize of gum. Cake sandwiches and punch were served.
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Peter Ettinger
Bunco
Henry Earl Kotzebue
Merle Young
Lutheran Meeting Called to Fill Pastor Vacant Post
Trustees of the Moulton Lutheran church ask The Eagle to announce a congregational meeting next Sunday at 10 a.m. to fill the vacancy in the pastorate.
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Moulton Lutheran
Birthday Party for Mrs Valenta Brightens Day
Mrs Valenta hosted relatives and friends last Thursday afternoon for her birthday. Refreshments of cake sandwiches and coffee were served.
A Tacky Party Hosted by Miss Lillie Lueke
Miss Lillie Lueke entertained with a tacky party at the home of Mr and Mrs E A Juermann Tuesday evening. Games were played and delicious refreshments were served.
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Lillie Lueke
E. A. Juengermann
Menefee Family Relocates to Beaumont for New Texas Company Post
Mrs. H. A. Menefee and sons Henry Earl and Melvin moved Saturday to Beaumont where Mr. Menefee has a lucrative position with the Texas Company. The family leaves behind many friends who send best wishes for health happiness and prosperity.
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H. A. Menefee
Henry Earl
Melvin
Beaumont
Menefee
Texas Company
Local Ford Dealers Return From Mexico Trip
W. A. Bergfeld reports that he and fellow Ford dealers completed a week in Mexico with about 1000 miles traveled. The group enjoyed a most enjoyable time during the trip.
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W. A. Bergfeld
Mexico
Bergfeld
Republic
Birthday celebration for Larry Faltisek
Eight year old Larry Faltisek son of Mr and Mrs Anton Faltisek celebrated his birthday on Monday May 17 in the presence of many children. Games were played and refreshments included cake sandwiches coffee and soda water.
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Larry Faltisek
Anton Faltisek
Texas Winter Wheat Crop Estimated At 26 Million Bushels
The federal government estimates Texas winter wheat this year will total 26 000 000 bushels. Last year's crop was 6 552 000 bushels.
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Texas
Ice Cream Social at Luther Hall May 25
The Moulton Lutheran Verein will host an ice cream social at Luther Hall on Tuesday May 25 starting at 6 PM. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Moulton Lutheran Verein
Luther Hall
Moulton Farmer Mutual Insurance Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Moulton Farmer Mutual Insurance Association will be held in Moulton Saturday afternoon May 29. All members are urged to attend.
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Moulton Farmer Mutual Insurance Association
Moulton
Bonnet and Apron Sale By Moulton Cemetery Aid Society
The Moulton Cemetery Aid Society held a bonnet and apron sale in the Henry Schraer building last Thursday afternoon. Refreshments included cake sandwiches ice cream and coffee. The society thanks all who helped make the event a success.
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Moulton Cemetery
Republicans in Ninth District Hold Victoria Session
The Republicans of the Ninth congressional district gather in Victoria to discuss primary election methods and to select a candidate for Congress. Prominent speakers attend while an old time barbecue is staged.
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Ninth Congressional District
Victoria
Builders Start Tearing Down Emil Grunwald Home
John C. Mueller and his carpenters began demolishing the Emil Grunwald residence on West Second Street to clear space for a new house with modern conveniences. Grunwald and family will stay at the Vladik and Ed Boehm bungalow on Kerr Avenue until completion.
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John C. Mueller
Emil Grunwald
West Second Street
Mr. Grunwald
Vladik
Ed. Boehm
Kerr Avenue
Boy bit by copperhead while picking dewherries
Robert Gebauer son of Mrs Jos Gebauer residing near Henkhaus was bitten on his right hand by a copperhead snake while gathering dewherries at Cistern last Thursday morning. He suffered no ill effects and killed the snake.
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Robert Gebauer
Jos. Gebauer
Henkhaus
Gebauer
Pastor Declines Lutheran Pastorate in Moulton
Rev Falkenberg of Round Top declined the offer to pastor the Moulton Lutheran church citing an inadequate salary. The community awaits a new appointment as negotiations conclude.
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Falkenberg
Round Top
Moulton
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A. J. Elster
Herbert
John Hoepfi
Louis Bilimek
August
Yorktown
Constable
Guenther Hospital
A.M. Kotzebue
Annie Brom
the Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Moulton, Texas
Ice Cream Social
Republicans Center
Copperhead
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