Fire Department Votes to Build Fire Station
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department voted to purchase the Neskorik ground and building on Cockrill avenue from Farmers Merchants State Bank to erect a fire station. A purchasing committee and funds committee were named. A nominating committee was appointed as officers will be elected December 5. Monroe Cluiss was admitted as a new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Neskorik
Cockrill Avenue
W. H. Pundt
Edward Darilek
O. F. Knape
Ed. Boehm
R. B. Papacek
Donald Bunting
Ad. Ermis
Weldon Knape
Monroe Cluiss
Pew
Lavaca County AAA Committee Explains 1939 Conservation Program
The Lavaca county AAA committee plans meetings across the county to acquaint farmers with the 1939 agricultural conservation program. They will inform farmers before December 10 the quota referendum date and the acreage allowed for next year’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
AAA Committee
Farmers League Moulton Branch Meets Tuesday at Parish Hall
A meeting of the Moulton Branch of the Farmers League is scheduled for Tuesday, November 15, at 8 p m in the Parish Hall. All members and local farmers are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
The
Farmers League
Red Cross to Launch Membership Drive in Moulton
A Red Cross unit plans a membership drive in Moulton this year as the town lacks an organization after several years. officials emphasize the need to restore local Red Cross presence and avoid remaining without a chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Moulton
Mrs Roosevelts Stop in Fort Worth Before Voting
Mrs Franklin Delano Roosevelt flew from California to New York and paused in Fort Worth Monday morning to greet her son Elliot and his wife before continuing home to cast her vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
California
New York
Ft. Worth
Elliot
Road work in Moulton County nears completion
County Commissioner Arnold Freyag says the Moulton-Komensky all weather road is advancing rapidly and should be finished soon thanks to favorable weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton-Komensky
Arnold Freyag
Memorial to Will Rogers Unveiled in Claremore Oklahoma
A stone memorial honoring Will Rogers was unveiled in Claremore Oklahoma on Friday. President Roosevelt spoke via radio from Hyde Park, with Jesse Jones delivering the dedicatory remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
Claremore
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Jesse Jones
Bay City man pledges major funds for county hospital
V. L. Levulle of Bay City, who recently bought and presented the gas distributing system to the city, announced via press reports that he would donate a substantial sum to establish a county hospital at Bay City. Deeds like that live forever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. L. Levulle
Bay City
Beaum ont obituary for Henry A. Menefee former resident
Henry A. Menefee died of a heart attack at his Beaumont home. The service was held at his 2331 Angelina Street residence with burial at Forrest Lawn Memorial Park under Beaumont Lodge No. 286 A F and A M. He was born July 11 1877 in Fay ette County and had worked in printing and telegraph before moving to Beaumont in 1926. Surviving are his widow two sons two grandchildren three sisters and one brother. He held Masonic and Woodmen memberships and was Past Master of Moulton Lodge No 298.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Menefee
Beaumont
Angelina Street
B. F. Markham
Assembly of God Church
Forrest Lawn Memorial Park
Beaumont Lodge No
A. F
A. M
J. Delhome
W. F. Harris
C. O. Sutphen
Geo. Lindow
Mr. McCormick
Mr. Lyons
Fayette County
Col
Lizzie Menefee
E. Goeth
Moulton Eagle
Menefee
Lizzie Krause
Moult
Henry Earl
Melvin
William Earl Menefee
Sarah Ann Menefee
Susie McAnelly
Franklin
Governor Proclaims American Legion Week in Texas
Governor James V. Allred designates November 4 to 11 as American Legion Week and urges Legion Posts to host Home Products Dinners featuring state products. The events invite all World War veterans and citizens to participate to highlight Texas resources and support The Peace Through Preparedness crusade for enduring peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Allred
American Legion
Texas
Legion
Moulton School Board Accepts Grant for Auditorium
The Moulton Independent School District board accepts a PWA grant of 20 475 dollars to supplement a 25 000 dollar bond issue for a new school auditorium and renovations to the present building. Work on the auditorium will begin before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Moulton Independent School District
PWA
Mrs Annie Kurtz Buried Wednesday in Shiner
Mrs. Annie Kurtz of Shiner died Monday November 7 at 7 AM. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Shiner Catholic Church and burial followed in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. She was 78 years 7 months and 18 days. Survived by husband Albert Kurtz Sr. five sons Jacob Charles Jim Frank and Albert Jr. two daughters Mrs Otto Kubenka and Mrs Steve Michalec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Kurtz
Shiner
Shiner Catholic
Shiner Catholic Cemetery
Albert Kurtz, Sr
Jacob
Charles
Jim
Frank
Albert Kurtz, Jr
Otto Kubenka
Steve Michalec
Petrash Visits Mother During Weekend at College Station
Edward Petrash, a student at the Agricultural and Mechanical College at College Station, spent the past weekend visiting his mother, Mrs. Nell Petrash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Petrash
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College
College Station
Nel! Petrash
Moulton P.T.A. Holds November Meeting and Awards
The Moulton P.T.A. Association met Tuesday night November 8 for a business and social session. Mrs. George von Lienen spoke on the PTA’s purpose while Miss Mary Ruth Williams contrasted today’s American home with that of fifty years ago. Frank Wagner and Mr Teague provided musical numbers. Refreshments followed, and many members and guests attended including a large turnout of fathers. The attendance banner was awarded to the seventh grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton P.T. Association
George von Lienen
P.T.A
Mary Ruth Williams
Frank Wagner
Teague
P.T. A
Siegel Gertner Wedding Held at St Joseph Church
Joe Siegel and Miss Sarah Gertner wed Tuesday morning at St Josephs Church in Moulton with Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Gertner of near Moulton. the groom resides in Shiner. The Eagle extends congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Siegel
Sarah Gertner
St. Joseph’s Church
Moulton
Joseph Kopp
Frank Gertner
Shiner
Armistice Day Celebration At Dickson School
Dickson School marks the twentieth Armistice Day with an 11 30 a m barbecue and chicken dinner. Music and amusements follow, a dance is planned at night, and proceeds benefit the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson
Voter turnout in Moulton General Election
General election in Moulton saw 151 participants. W. Lee O Daniel won the governorship with 145 votes while Alexander Boynton received one. The amendment passed 48 to 32. Election officials included presiding judge William Hillmer and judges G J Bohnenkamp and John Mladenko, with clerks Edwin von Lienen, William Wachtendorf and Gus Wachtendorf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
W. Lee O’daniel
Alexander Boynton
William Hillmer
G. J. Bohnenkamp
John Mladenko
Edwin von Lienen
William Wachtendorf
Gus. Wachtendorf
Drought Ends After Light Rain Across Region
A drought in the area was broken by a 1 and 7 16 inch rain on Thursday morning. The showers benefited gardens fields and pastures with additional rain Sunday and a cold norther that delivered frost by Tuesday morning.
Joe Thomas Kolar Dies At Flatonia
Joe Thomas Kolar of Flatonia died at his home after a long illness at age 57. He leaves a widow and four children Johnnie Joe Bernice Mary Oma and Erving, six brothers and two sisters. Services were at Sacred Heart Church with burial in Prahe Catholic Cemetery.
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Joe Thoms Kolar
Anton
Ed. Kolar
Flatonia
Moulton
Johnnie Joe
Bernice
Mary Oma
Erving
Emil
Louis Kolar
Bill Kolar
Waelder
Frank Kolar
Nixon
F. J. Bittner
F. J. Ziegelbauer
Taylor
Eagle
Fred Pilat 43 Buried Monday in Moulton Catholic Cemetery
Fred Pilat a respected Boursville resident died Saturday at Shin er hospital at 5 20 pm after a lingering illness. The 43 year old born in May 1895 left a widow Albina Pulkrabek and four daughters Elenora Ethel Estella Pilat and a grandchild. Interment was at Moulton Catholic Cemetery with Rev Joseph Kopp officiating.
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Fred Pilat
Boursville
Here
Shiner Hospital
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Moulton Catholic Cemetery
Joseph Kopp
Jimmie Fiat
Albert Pilat
Charles Pilat
Frankie Pilat
Charlie Michal
Jodie Gold
Albina Pulkrabek
Hugo Boehm
Elenora
Ethel
Estella Pilat
Eagle
Lavaca County Names New Home Demonstration Agent
The Lavaca county commissioners court appoints Miss Elizabeth Pfeifer of Rock Springs as home demonstration agent succeeding Miss Estacia Morgan who resigns effective November 15 Pfeifer will take office November 19 Morgan served three years and achieved much during her administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners’ Court
Lavaca County
Elizabeth Pfeifer
Rock Springs
Estacia Morgan
Mise Pfeifer
Mise Morgan
Armistice Day Observance Closes Local Businesses and Schools
Moulton schools, post office and business houses that usually close for patriotic holidays will observe Armistice Day by closing Friday, November 11, marking the twentieth anniversary of Armistice Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Mrs. Caroline Pilsner Dies at 97 After Texas Stay
Caroline Pilsner a Lavaca county resident for 68 years died at her son August Pilsner home in Wentz near Columbus on November 7. Funeral at St Joseph Catholic Church with burial in Moulton Cemetery. Survived by eight children sixty grandchildren sixty eight great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
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Caroline Pilsner
Lavaca County
August Pilsner
Wentz
Columbus
Colorado County
West Second Street
St.Joseph’s Catholic Church
Moulton Catholic Cemetery
Re . Josph Kopp
Rchard Kuehn
Edwin Kuehn
Frank Pilsner
Robert McCawley
Willie Fillip
Edwin Pilsner
Germany
Luther Leagues Meet at Moulton Convention
About 100 youths from Yorktown Victoria Gonzales Monthalis Hallettsville Mixon Creek Shiloh and Moulton attended a Luther Leagues convention at Zion Lutheran Church Moulton. Officers elected for 1950 include Henry Wehe Yorktown president Ora Willis Janszen Moulton secretary treasurer Deimar R Laas Hallettsville. Next convention planned for May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League of Zion Lutheran Church of
Moulton
Yorktown
Luther Leagues
American Lutheran Church
Victoria
Gonzales
Monthalis
Hallettsville
Mixon Creek Shiloh
Texas
M. A. Falkenberg
San Antonio
Henry Wehe
Ora Willis Janszen
Deimar R. Laas
Texas Lutheran Homecoming Plans for November Events
Seguin Texas Lutheran College schedules a two day homecoming with crowning of queen Joyce Caraway of Nixon on Friday. The events include an Alma Mater Convocation at 10 AM, all day carnival, class reunions, a 6 PM banquet and a football game under lights on November 12 drawing many alumni and friends.
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Texas Lutheran College
Seguin
Joyce Caraway
Nixon
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. A. Menefee
Moulton School Board
Moulton P.T.A
Joe Thomas Kolar
Praha
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Prahe
J. A. Pustka
John Anders
Commissioners Court
T.L.C
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