Moulton Fire Department Sees $901.37 Bazaar Profit
The Moulton Fire Department held its monthly meeting chaired by F. T. Fehrenkamp approving bazaar committee reports and discharging committees. Annual bazaar earned 1510.40 with 708.03 expenses, profit 901.37 to fund equipment. Elo Fehrenkamp reported on Schulenburg district convention attendance. Next district meeting set for Refugio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elo Fehrenkamp
Schulenburg
Moulton
W. H. Pundt
Fred F. Fehrenkamp
Victor Fehrenkamp
Lee Jarosek
Emil Papacek
Eugens Anders
Donald Bunting
August Leilert
Henry Earl Kotzebue
Oscar Shandera
Bill Etlinger
Refugio
Armistice Day Observance at Old Moulton Baptist Church
Program notes a postwar Armistice Day service at Old Moulton Baptist Church beginning 10 30 AM with songs readings and talks by local youths and teachers including Dorothy Mae Casey Evelyn Joy Wiseman Jewel Lockwell Iva Sue Jaeggli and Kate Johnson. Music features piano solos by Mary Thompson Ethel Josephine Wagner and Donald John Gater. The program includes readings clippings and a declamation titled Old Glory and Our Fallen Heroes along with a patriotic number Our Fall en Heroes and The Best Flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Moulton Baptist Church
Henry Vanham
Mary Helen Thompson
Dorothy Mae Casey
Buddie
Evelyn Joy Wiseman
Jewel Lockwell
Iva Sue Jaegglis
Ethel Josephine Wagner
Donald John Gater
Kate Johnson
Mary Thompson
Fehrenkamp Child Observes Eleventh Birthday Party
Mr and Mrs Louis Fehrenkamp hosted a Tuesday birthday party for their daughter Mabel Marie celebrating her 11th birthday. The dining room featured Halloween decorations as 25 children attended and refreshments included cake sandwiches soda water and a lollypop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Fehrenkamp
Mabel Marie
Komensky PTA Meeting Friday Night November 9
Friday night November 9 a Komensky PTA meeting will be held. A short program will be rendered. Officers will be elected for the scholastic term and plans for the annual Thanksgiving Picnic will be discussed. All patrons of the community are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Komensky P. T. A
Yoakum Family Visits Moulton Sunday
Mr and Mrs Guy Carter and daughter Joan of Yoakum visited Moulton on Sunday bringing a family guest and sharing time with local neighbors during the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Carter
Joan
Yoakum
Moulton
New Babies Reported in Moulton Area
Born to Mr and Mrs Emil Peter Dartek Moulton Route 2 on October 29 a boy Julius Henry Dzeritek Born to Mr and Mrs Lee Wicks Moulton November 4 a seven and four pound girl Wanda Lee Wicks The Eagle congratulates the happy parents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Peter Daritek
Moulton
Julius Henry Dzeritek
Lee Wicks
Wanda Lee Wicks
The
Eagle
Children of Mary Hold Monthly Meeting
The Children of Mary held their regular monthly meeting on Sunday afternoon November 4. Forty two furnished amusement for the afternoon. A delicious lunch was served. Fourteen members were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Children of Mary
Pressing Shop In New Hands
LeRoy Messerschlaeger, who recently bought the cleaning and pressing shop from Ben Zacek, assumed charge of the business on Thursday, November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hands
LeRoy Messerschlaeger
Ben Zacek
City council buys new fire equipment in Flatonia
Flatonia Texas November 2 the city council approved a purchase of new fire equipment for the fire department including two fast fire trucks a hose truck and a chemical truck to boost response capabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flatonia
Tex
Rain Falls After Long Drought in Local Area
A light rain fell Friday afternoon breaking a long drought period. The precipitation totaled 2.34 inches, with forecasts noting more rain could be needed to ease dry conditions.
Moulton Businesses To Close Monday Armistice Day
Moulton business firms will observe Armistice Day on Monday November 12 since the holiday falls on Sunday this year. Local shops will close for the observance and resume normal hours Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Red Cross Annual Roll Call Opens November
The American Red Cross announces its annual roll call will begin November 11 and run through Thanksgiving Day, seeking volunteers and donations to support relief efforts and local chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Local Weigher Reports 5,583 Bales Ginned in Shiner
The local public weigher reports 5,583 bales of cotton weighed up to Tuesday night in Shiner Texas. The tally is slightly above early estimates due to a better crop than first expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Tex
Weigner
Bank Statement Shows Farmers & Merchants State Bank Sound
The Eagle notes the official statement of the financial condition of Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Moulton appears in this issue. The bank is described as being in fine shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Moulton
Eagle
John Hoepfl Sr. Buried in Moulton After Illness
John Hoepfl Sr. died November 1 at 11 10 am at age 78 8 9 after a lingering stomach cancer. Funeral at Catholic cemetery Saturday at 9 am with Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating. He leaves widow four sons Edwin Leo Reinhold Adolf Herbert and Willie Jr two daughters Emma Bertha Marie and 25 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hoepfl
Moulton
Joseph Kopp
Edwin
Leo
Reinhold
Adolf
Herbert
Willie Hoepfl, Jr
Heritz
Czecho-Slovakia
Johanna Haas
Texas
Prada
Fayette County
Scott
Oak Grove
Lavaca County
John, Jr
Wenzel
Willie
Henkhaus
Otto
Muleshoe
Bailey County
Emma Biehunke
Bertha Hirsch
Shiner
Marie Freytag
Helmleigh
Social visits span several Texas towns this weekend
Miss Joyce Meyer of Colorado county visited in Moulton the past weekend. Mr. Joe Ullmann and family of Shiner visited Mrs. Frank Ullmann here Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bunting of Gonzales visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bunting last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Smith returned to Houston Sunday after a visit with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Willberg were in San Antonio Sunday and Monday visiting relatives. Mrs. A S Greive and Mardi Jean and Elaine Rehmer of San Antonio visited in the E A Jaeggli home the past weekend. College students Marvin Merrem Seguin Edwin Richter San Marcos James Paviicek Weldon Knape spent the weekend at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Meyer
Colorado County
Moulton
Joe Ullmann
Shiner
Frank Ullmann
Mrs
Carl Bunting
Gonzales
Lee Bunting
Reginald Smith
Houston
F. C. Smith
H. J. Willberg
San Antonio
Henry Janssen
Johnnie Krum
Marvin Merrem
Seguin
Edwin Richter
San Marcos
James Paviicek
Weldon Knape
Falkenberg and Kaase Guests in Austin and Moulton Visit
Rev. and Mrs. A. H. Falkenberg and Miss Helen Kaase were in Austin for a Lutheran Synod finance committee meeting. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Perkins and son Dimmit visited Moulton from San Antonio and joined a Victoria fishing trip weekend with Dimmit staying with grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Falkenberg
Helen Kaase
Wallace Casey
Austin
Falkenberg
The
Lutheran Synod
Bohnenkamp Visit Celebrates 95th Birthday in Hankard Family
Mr and Mrs G J Bohnenkamp visited in Taylor on Sunday then went to Rutersville to help Mrs Sophie Hankard aunt to Mr Bohnenkamp celebrate her 95th birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Bohnenkamp
Taylor
J. W. Nachlinger
Rutersville
Sophie Hankard
Mr. Bohnenkamp
Voters Cast Ballots in Moulton Precinct Election
At the Moulton precinct polls closed, 301 voters cast ballots. Of these, 267 supported the democratic party, 4 the republican party, and 3 the socialist party. Several tickets were invalid due to marking errors. All amendments were defeated. Election officers were William Hillmer presiding judge, Lee Bunting, John Freytag judges, and George von Lienen, Tom Shandere, William Wachtendorf, Gus Wachtendorf clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Socialist Party
William Hillmer
Lee Bunting
John Freytag
George von Lienen
Tom Shandere
William Wachtendorf
Gus Wachtendorf
Community Agricultural Association Meeting Nov 15
The Community Agricultural Association invites members to Baursville School house on Thursday night November 15. Baursville School pupils will perform a program and the Vogt Mig Band will supply music. Addresses will be given by Philip Lorfing Hackberry Mrs Oscar Woy tek Sublime and others. A large attendance is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Agricultural Association
Baursville Schoolhouse
Baursville School
Vogt-Mig
Philip Lorfing
Hackberry
Oscar Woytek
Sublime
Lavaca County Cotton Ginnings Report Highlights Decline
Lavaca County cotton statistician James H. Strauss of Halletts ville reports 17,811 bales ginned in Lavaca county for 1934 prior to October 18, down from 29,340 bales on the same date last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Strauss
Hallettsville
Lavaca
MeMeitzen Buys Bandera New Era Paper
Richard W. MeMeitzen, well known publisher of Hallettsville, has purchased the Bandera New Era in Bandera County. He and his family will move to Bandera around the middle of the month, wishing him success in the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. MeMeitzen
Hallettsville
Bandera
Couple Celebrates 84th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. R. W. Meitzen and family and Miss Alice von Lienen of Hallettsville and Rev. C A Lehne and family of Kehburg visited George von Lienen and his wife as they quietly observed their 84th wedding anniversary. The Eagle extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Meitzen
Alice von Lienen
Hallettsville
C.a.lehne
Kehburg
George von Lienen
Humble Oil Drilling Progress in Lavaca and Jackson Counties
Humble Oil Company drills a well on the J. C. Crenshaw place in Lavaca County near the Lava ca River and Brushy Creek south of Ezzell on a 150 acre tract. A second Humble well near Jesse Wilson Survey in Jackson County reached 2500 feet by Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humble Oil Company
J.C. Crenshaw
S. Wilson
Lavaca River
Brushy Creek
Ezzell
Humble Magoolia
Jesse Wilson
Jackson County
Lavaca County
Oak Grove School Benefit Dance Declared a Success
Oak Grove Dance Ed Kubicek said the school benefit dance held Sunday night in Oak Grove was a success both socially and financially. He informed the Eagle on Tuesday that funds and attendance met expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Kubicek
Oak Grove
The
Eagle
P.T.A Donates 125 To Library Fund At Moulton Meeting
The Moulton P T A held its regular meeting on Friday November 2 with strong attendance. Talks by Mrs. A F Knape and Mr Crozier discussed report cards and parental messaging. The group donated 12500 to the library fund and bought twelve shirts for basketball girls. the Halloween Dance sold 219 men’s and 291 ladies’ tickets and cleared 87.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Parent - Teacher Association
A. F. Knape
Crozier
P.T. A
Hallowe’en
P.T.A
Rudolph Schacherl Buried Tuesday in Texas
Rudolph Schacherl of near Moulton died at the Veterans Administration Facility Hospital in Legion Texas on Sunday morning November 4 after a lingering illness. He was 41 years old. Funeral services were held Tuesday at his home and St Joseph Catholic Church with interment in the Catholic Cemetery. Geier Merrem Post No. 892 American Legion members served as pallbearers and John V. Havlik sounded taps. He is survived by his widow two children aged 10 and 5 his father John Schacherl one brother Joe Schacherl and two sisters Mrs Mary Maeker of Flatonia and Mrs Charles Zimmerman of Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolf Schacherl
Moulton
Veterans’ Administration Facility
Legion, Texas
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Joseph Kopp
Geier-Merrem
American Legion
Fred F. Fehrenkamp
Victor O. Fehrenkamp
Albert Brom
Otto Heerssen
Peter Machart
Ad. Hans
John V. Havlik
Geier-Merrem Post
Schacher
John Schaeherl
Joe Schaeherl
Mary Maeker
Flatonia
Charles Zimmermann
Houston
The
Eagle
James E Paulus Dies of Injuries in Auto Crash
James E Paulus, 42, died at Yoakum hospital from injuries from an automobile accident near Gonzales Sunday. Burial was Monday at Hallettsville, his birthplace. Surviving are his widow, his mother, one sister and three brothers. He was the son of the late State Senator D A Paulus. The Eagle extends sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Paulus
Yoakum Hospital
Gonzales
Hallettsville
D. A. Paulus
Moulton Firemen Visit Luling for New Truck
A Moulton firemen delegation toured Luling last week Monday to view the fire department’s new truck. Attending were Fred F. Fehrenkamp, W. A. Bergfeld, Walter Mueller, Lee Jarosek, Joe F. Pilsner, Ad Prasek, Henry Fehrenkamp, Oscar Shundera, W. H. Etlinger, J. B. Wilson and Emil Papacek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Luling
Home Demonstration Club Seeks Cannery Funds With Quilt Sale
Members raise support for a Moulton cannery as merchants J. T. Jaeggli Ed Boehm's Sons and R B Papek donate material for a quilt to be sold for funding. The effort highlights community cooperation between club members and local businesses to establish the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Demonstration Club
Moulton
J. T. Jaeggli
Ed. Boehm
R. B. Papacek
Garlic Planting Gains Ground For Local Farmers
Farmers in the community have begun planting garlic. The acreage is expected to grow substantially next year as garlic offers a strong price and provides an additional revenue stream when other crops are lean.
Moulton Home Demonstration Club Reorganizes at Legion Hall
The Moulton Home Demonstration Club met November 2 at the Legion Hall with ten members and two visitors. Officers were elected: President Mrs. Joe K. Etlinger, Vice President Mrs. Lee Jaroszwski, Secretary-Treasurer Hildred Jaroszwski, Council Delegate Mrs. Emil J. Jaluska, Wardrobe Demonstrator Hertha Dietschke, Pantry Demonstrator Mrs. Paul Giesbers, Reporter Evelyne Dietschke. Next meeting will be November 14 at 2 PM with county agent Della A. Pfluger. Visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Legion Hall
Winnie Dietschke
Ella Halfman
Joe K. Etlinger
Lee Jaroszwski
Hildred Jaroszwski
Emil J. Jaluska
Hertha Dietschke
Paul Giesbers
Evelyne Dietschke
Della A. Pfluger
Legion Halli
Yoakum Man Claimed In Two Gunshot Wounds
Claus Hoover Sr. 50, owner of the Texas Bar and Cafe on Lott Street Yoakum was found fatally shot in his business Wednesday. He died near the heart region after years of ill health. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery. Survived by widow, son Claud Hoover Jr., daughter Jewel Hoover, a brother and four sisters. Relatives from Moufton attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Tex
Claus Hoover, Sr
Texas Bar and Cafe
Lott Street
Hoover
Oak Grove
Claud Hoover Jr
Jewel Hoover
F. F. Hoover
Eagle Lake
A. G. Delano
Ella Riggs
Paul Hoffman
Columbus
Charlies Polateck
Kenedy
Freytag Plans New Stucco Home South of Town
Arnold Freytag county commissioner is directing a new stucco residence project south of the town limits. The initiative aims to expand local housing and showcase updated building techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Freytag
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Moulton Fire Department
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Children of Mary
John Hoepfl, Sr
Agricultural Ass’n Meeting
West
Library Fund
Rudolph Schacherl
Cannery
Yoakum Man
Mou’ton
H. Albrecht
Ed. Boehm, Jr
Lee Bun’ing
E. D. Meyer
Marguerite Boehm
Henry Balhorn
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