Pedestrian Fault Cited in Majority of Auto Fatalities
Stewart-Warner Safety Council reports 1390 auto deaths in seven months with 727 blamed on pedestrians. Jay walking and street crossing without intersections account for most, while weather or driver fault is rarely decisive. Children playing in streets and pedestrian confusion contribute notable percentages.
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Saint Petera
Stewart-Warner Safety Council For
Safety Council
Pedestria
Schlaps Hanged for Geisler Murder in Montana Jail Yard
Ferdinand Schlaps, 19, was hanged at 12:10 a.m. in Wolf Point Montana after being convicted of the May 1, 1926 murder of Antone and Ludmilla Geisler on a farm near Biem in Roosevelt County. Two ministers led prayers. Schlaps gave a calm farewell, expressing remorse and belief in God's forgiveness.
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Wolf Point
Mont
Ferdinand Schlaps
Schlaps
Antone
Ludmilla Geisler
Biem
Roosevelt County
Chudej Pleads Guilty to Arson Near Engle
Joe Chudej Jr pleads guilty to burning his parents home barn and other buildings near Engle. The jury sentences him to four years in the State Penitentiary. He has expressed remorse for the rash act.
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Joe Chudej, Jr
Engle
State Penitentiary
Chudej
Schulenburg
Laqua Moeller marry in Hallettsville ceremony
Mr Henry Laqua son of Mrs Joe Laqua of Old Moulton and Miss Gertrude Moeller daughter of Mr and Mrs H B Moeller of Moulton united in marriage at Hallettsville on May 17. Justice of the Peace W A Neal performed the ceremony. The Eagle wishes them a happy wedded life.
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Henry Laqua
Joe Laqua
Moulton
Gertrude Moeller
H. B. Moeller
Hallettsville
W. A. Neal
Bridge Club Hosts Spring Tea and Elections
Mrs Sam Jaeggli entertained the Bridge Club last Tuesday afternoon Miss Sophie Krause had high score New officers were elected Mrs Erna Kotzebue president and Mrs Ed L Biehunke press reporter Delicious ice cream and cake was served.
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Sam Jaeggli
Bridge Club
Sophie Krause
Erna Kotzebue
Ed. L. Biehunke
Legion Dance Draws Large Crowd at Hermann Park Hall
American Legion dance by Geier-Merrem Post 392 at Hermann Park Hall on Wednesday evening May 17 drew a large attendance. Babe Schindler orchestra supplied the music and the event was greatly enjoyed by all.
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American Legion
Geier-Merrem
Hermann Park Hall
Babe Schindler
Lavaca County Court Schedules Jury Duty
The Lavaca county court convenes at Hallettsville on Monday June 6. Among those summoned for jury duty in the first week are Moulton residents Henry Fehrenkamp Joe Zavesky and August Stavinoha.
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Lavaca
Hallettsville
Creamery Demand Grows in Moulton After Daily Shipments
Local recollection notes that thirty four cans of cream left Moulton in a single day last week and that shipments vary daily. The author urges establishing a creamery in Moulton to support ongoing operations.
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Moulton
Forty Two club entertains with prizes and cake
Mrs. F. J. Wagner Jr. hosted the Forty Two club last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Ed. Biehunke won first prize and Mrs. J. T. Jaeggli won low prize. Delicious ice cream and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Wagner, Jr
Ed. Biehunke
J. T. Jaeggli
Oehl Family Leaves for Houston Visit
Mrs. W F Oehl and daughter Natalie accompany Mr and Mrs Erwin Oehl on a late week departure for a visit in Houston.
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W. F. Oehl
Natalie
Erwin Oehl
Houston
More Horsepower for Farm Relief
The article argues that farm relief failed via higher prices and urges using larger power units to boost output per worker. It cites corn cost analysis, notes labor savings from 3 to 8 horses, and highlights tractors and multirow cultivators increasing cultivated acres per day as a path to lower costs.
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J. B. Davidson
United States Department of Agriculture
Jail Doors Left Open In Lavaca County Texas Stay
Lavaca County jail in Hallettsville sits unoccupied after two black men convicted in March term were moved to the penitentiary and only one civil suit filed since. The county with about 30,000 residents claims it is the most peaceful in the state and notes more than sixty common school districts levy a local tax.
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Hallettsville
Tex
Lavaca County
Shiner High School Honors Class of May Graduates
Shiner Texas May 19 graduates of Shiner High School were awarded diplomas. Named recipients include Rose Zada Schlapota Anita Strattmann Milada Hodanek Gertrude Kasper Victor Duiewas Otto Kosler Vera Kasper John Sofka and Henry Biermann.
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Shiner
Texas
The
Shiner High School
Rose Zada Schlapota
Anita Strattmann
Milada Hodanek
Gertrude Kasper
Victor Duiewas
Otto Kosler
Vera Kasper
John Sofka
Henry Biermann
Langhorn Gets 99 Yrs in Assault Charge
Langhorn Jr., 99, received a 99 year sentence in La Grange for attempted assault on Minnie Zapalac this May afternoon. The case centered on the charge and the defendant’s age drew attention during proceedings.
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Langhorn
la Grange
William H. Langhorn, Jr
Minnie Zapalac
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Laqua Moeller
Legion
Cople
Frank A. Cinadr
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