Traveling Libraries For Rural Communities
Rural communities can receive traveling libraries from the Texas Library and Historical Commission at the Capitol in Austin. Each 50 book collection travels between communities, free except transportation, and includes adult and child titles across fiction history science and more. Applications require two taxpayers or a banker guarantee and must name a caretaker. women’s clubs need three officers to sign.
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Texas Library and Historical Commission
Capitol
Commission
Octavia F. Rogan
the Capitol, Austin
Elsa Hohensee Birthday Party At Peach Creek Home
Last Sunday relatives and friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. August Hohensee to celebrate Miss Elsa Hohensee's birthday. The Komensky string band played and the event remained lively late into the evening with refreshments generously enjoyed by all. May Elsa celebrate many more birthdays. Jim.
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August Hohensee
Elsa Hohensee
Komensky
Elsa
Jim
Married Folks Dance for Red Cross Benefit at Hermann Park Hall
A married folks dance will be held at Hermann Park Hall on Saturday night November 4 to raise funds for the Red Cross. The Moulton Concert Band will perform and attendees are promised a good time.
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Hermann Park Hall
Red Cross
Moulton
Local social notes from Brenham and nearby towns
Charley Thompson of Brenham came in Monday. Miss Lillie Svasta returned Monday from Flatonia. Mr F J Knesek and family visited Hallettsville relatives Sunday. Miss Edna Cooper of Luling was here visiting. Miss Ella Meyer of La Grange is in the city since Sunday visiting the editor. Mr Louis Windel and family went to San Antonio to reside. Mr and Mrs E Heineke of Kansas Pass and Miss Ella Kelch of Yorktown arrived to visit Rev and Mrs H A Heineke. The Forty two Club spent an enjoyable afternoon with Mrs W E Parr last Thursday. next meeting at Mrs Elo C Fehrenkamp on Thursday November 9.
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Ella Meyer
la Grange
W.E. Parr
Elo C. Fehrenkamp
Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein Holds Regular Meeting
The Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein met with Mrs. Louisa Pieper on Thursday October 26 for an afternoon of coffee cake and sandwiches. Members present included H A Heineke A Jaeggli John Janssen Mina Krause and many others with guests Henry Balhorn Henry Pohler K Lingnau Edmund Meyer and William Henrichs. The next meeting is planned with Mrs Hermann Thar on Thursday November 9.
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Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein
Louisa Pieper
Mesdames H. A. Heineke
A. Jaeggli
John Janssen
Mina Krause
John Krueger
A. Jaroszewski
Fritz Eilert
John Mueller, Jr
F. Lueke
Hermann Thar
Charles Klobedans
Lutheran Church News and Social Gatherings
Dr and Mrs F J Guenther and Oscar Lee Bunting were in Houston last week. Prof and Mrs T H Leslie Miss Erna Guenther and Ewald Et linger motored to Pallettsyaille Saturday returning Sunday. Rev H A Heineke will conduct English services at the Lutheran church Sunday evening at 7 15 Everyone is invited to attend. Anna Emma Meyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Ottomeyer was christened at the Lutheran church Monday October 30 Rev H A Heineke officiating.
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F. J. Guenther
Oscar Lee Bunting
Houston
T. H. Leslie
Erna Guenther
Ewald Et Linger
Pallettsyaille
H. A. Heineke
Anna Emma Meyer
Mrs. Ottomeyer
Lutheran Church
Rev
Flowers to the Living Poem Reminder
A poem urges friends to comfort the living in sorrow with kind words and actions while alive rather than presenting flowers on graves. It reflects on human frailty and the futility of reading tombstones, emphasizing timely compassion over condolence gifts.
Texas Local Option for School Funding Urges Constitutional Amendment
An Austin American editorial extols local option for schools, arguing counties can levy a limited tax for education and districts may raise funds by vote. It lauds Governor Ferguson for supporting the amendment and frames school tax as a prudent investment, not a burden.
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Chrld
Ferguson
Texas
Austin American
Leon Kotzebue joins A and M exhibit at State Fair
The Flatonia Argus notes that Leon Kotzebue was among the eight or ten A and M boys selected to travel to Dallas with the college exhibit for the State Fair.
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Leon Kotzebue
Dallas
Flatonia Argus
Burgess Couple Return Amid Health Stay Abroad
The friends of Mr and Mrs George Burgess will be glad as they return home Friday evening after a lengthy summer away Mrs Burgess spent time in Wisconsin for her health The item notes the couple resided away and now comes back to their community home.
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George Burgess
Injury to Stockman in Cattle Run
John Riley suffered facial injuries after a snag limb struck him under a tree while guiding cattle on Monday near town. He remained mounted and received one stitch to close a wound on his upper lip. Delmar Emil Fertsch, three days old, died October 24 after a short illness. funeral was held October 25 with interment in the city cemetery. The Lutheran church Sunday school class offered long prayers at the graveside.
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John Riley
Our City
Town
Riley
Delmar Emil
Chas. Fertsch
Herald
Hallettsville Herald
Vote for Improvement Of Your Schools
A Texas voters' appeal urges voting for House Joint Resolution No 30 on November 7 to allow local option school taxes without new taxes. The amendment would let about 200 independent districts raise funds by majority vote and extend tax-levy rights to counties, with broad support from educational and civic groups and no opposition listed.
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People of
Texas
Readers honored for subscriptions in our honor roll
The Eagle lists subscribers who paid since the last report including Herbert Haase Shiner Joe Faltivek Moulton August Kuehn Jr Moulton Frank Fishbeck Moulton Frank J Miculka Floresville Charles Bevan Jr Moulton John Jobb Shiner John Bevan Moulton J Wood Moulton Albert Seidenberger Shiner Otto Urban Moulton Henry Engelbach Gonzales Ed Firchbeck Moulton W J Cooper Luling Otto Kubenka Moulton E J Helweg Flatonia Vom Hull Moulton Joan Coox Shiner John Freytag Moulton August Hister Moulton John Reindl Moulton Louis Windel San Antonio Joek Darilek Shiner Frank Raab Shiner Amail Jemelka Moulton Mrs Rosa Zidek Shiner
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The
Eagle
Herbert Haase
Shiner
Joe Faltivek
Moulton
August Kuehn, Jr
Frank Fishbeck
Frank J. Miculka
Floresville
Charles Bevan, Jr
John Jobb
John Bevan
J. &. Wood
Albert Seidenberger
Otto Urban
Henry Engel
Amail Jemelka
Rosa Zidek
Yoakum's Richest Citizen Dead at 94
John Huth aged 94 of Yoakum Texas died in San Antonio Thursday afternoon. An immigrant from Germany he had accumulated a fortune and was reputed the richest man in Yoakum. His sons E F Huth W H Huth and daughter Mrs Nic Moore left for San Antonio and his body was brought back for burial.
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Yoakum
Texas
John Huth
San Antonio
Huth
Germany
E. F. Huth
W. H. Huth
Nic, Moore
San Apotonio
Harvest Feast At Park Draws Notable Bazaar Success
The harvest feast at the park Monday afternoon attracted modest attendance. Seventy tickets were sold for the evening dance. The Catholic Ladies Aid Society held a standout bazaar during the afternoon, one of the most successful of its kind here. The Moulton Concert Band provided music for the event.
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Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
Pavlica-Priesmeyer Wedding At Catholic Church
Leopold Pavlica and Hilda Priesmeyer were married at the Catholic church on Wednesday morning October 25, with Rev. Neibert officiating. A large group attended a dinner at the bride’s home, honoring the couple. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. F. Pavlica and the bride daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Priesmeyer, Nickel section. The Eagle extends best wishes for a happy married life.
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Leopold Pavlica
Hilda Priesmeyer
Mr. Neibert
Joseph BF. Paulica
F. Priesmeyer
Thacanee Merchant Submarine Deutschland Reaches Newton Connecticut
Thacanee merchant submarine Deutschland arrived at Newton Connecticut on Wednesday, delivering cargo as part of its testing voyage. Local officials welcomed the vessel and noted the visit as a milestone in regional maritime activity.
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Newton- Connecticut
Local Families Attend Funeral and New Office Site
Mr Ad Baur and family and Mr Emil Schmidt and family visited Yoakum relatives Sunday. Prof W E Parr and Miss Carrie Parr attended the funeral of Mr J Hanson at Ezzell Friday. Dr F J Guenther bought the Kotzebue property at Moore Ave and West First St as carpenters begin a new office building.
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Ad. Baur
Emil Schmidt
Yoakum
W. E. Parr
Carrie Parr
Ezzell
8.J. Hanson
F. J. Guenther
A. F. Kotzebue
Moore
Avenue
West First Street
Carpentera
Schacherl Marries Mueck At Catholic Church Ceremony
Monday morning at the Catholic church Adolph Schacherl and Anna Mueck were united in matrimony with Rev Neibert officiating. A sumptuous dinner followed at the bride’s parents Frank Mueck home near town. The Eagle extends best wishes to the couple.
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Adolph Schacherl
Anna Mueck
Mr. Neibert
Frank Mueck
Louis Schhachert
Firemen Save Chief's Home in Halettsville Fire
Explosion of gasol line at the home of B W Bercken hoff, president of the Hallettsville Fire Department, called out the department. The home was saved. A second alarm at Mrs Dora Landa's home was extinguished with little loss. Roy M Canon suffered a fracture of his left hand en route to the fire.
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Hallettsville
Texas
Complimentary Dance for Mr Muras and Bride at Opera House
A large crowd attended a complimentary dance on Wednesday evening October 25 at the opera house in honor of Mr. Joseph Muras and his bride. The decorated hall featured potted plants and a grand march led by the couple. About thirty couples joined in the festivities as Kasper Darilek orchestra provided music. Intermission offered punch and cake, and the guests wished the couple happiness as the night wore on.
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Opera House
Joseph Muras
Muras
Kasper Darilek
Mr. Muras
Bride
Elizabeth Preston Wed D C Holmes in Leesville
At the Preston residence on October 25 the marriage of Elizabeth Preston to D C Holmes was performed by Rev Ballard of Martindale. The bride, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Preston, and the groom, a Leesville resident, receive warm congratulations from the Eagle.
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R. Preston
Elizabeth
D. C. Holmes
Ballard
Martindale
The
Christian Church
Preston
Leesville
Mrs. Holmes
Voting Contest Closes at Kotzebue Drag Store
The contest at A. J. Kot zebue's Drag Store ended Tuesday night October 31. Miss Lillian Jaeggli won the capital prize a two passenger roadster with 9475140 votes. Emma Mladenko took the second prize a 15 jewel Elgin watch with 2065855 votes. Annie Meiser won third prize a French ivory toilet set with 1515700 votes. Mrs J J Guenther finished fourth for a lavalier chain with 655340 votes. Kuma Bobsenkamp claimed fifth prize a fancy locket and chain with 380615 votes.
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A. J. Kotzebue
Lillian Jaeggli
Emma Mladenko
J. J. Guenther
Kuma Bobsenkamp
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peach Creek
Charles Thompson
Brenham
F. J. Knesek
Edna Cooper
Luling
Louis Windel
Moulton, Texas
Studebaker
Joseph Adolphus
Rio Grande
Texas State Farmers’ Institute
State County Superintendents’ Association
Conference For Education In Texas
Texas Congress of Mothers
Texas State Teachers’ Asociation
Farmers’ Educational and Cooperative Union of Texas
State Department of Education
Texas Farmer
Congress
Texas Federation of Womens’ Clubs
Yoakum’s
Moulton Concert Band
Pavlica-Priesmeyer
Chief
Holmes Preston
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