Moulton Business Men's League Meets At Legion Hall
The Moulton Business Men's League held its monthly meeting at the American Legion Hall with President J. B. Wilson presiding and F. J. Wagner as secretary. Twenty-one members attended and crop diversification was discussed. A farmers meeting was set for Tuesday night November 30 at 7:30 with speakers on dairying poultry and tomato growing.
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Moulton Business Men’s League
American Legion Hall
J. B. Wilson
F. J. Wagner
Legion Hall
P. T. A. Holds Regular Meeting
The P T A met Wednesday afternoon November 8 in the high school auditorium. Jewel Sockwell gave a piano solo, Lovelle Fiedler performed a tap dance, and Flora Brown presented Farent Education A New Recipe. Mrs. Sockwell thanked the school for the Victrola and its tone. A vote approved buying song books and replacing worn high school library volumes.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Jewel Sockwell
Lovelle Fiedler
Prin Sockwell
Farent Education
Flora Brown
Navy Band Performs in Huntsville Concert
The United States Navy Band played for a Huntsville Sunday afternoon audience. The 63 piece ensemble featured overtures, novelty numbers, solos and marches under Lt. Charles Benter’s direction and was lauded as a top military band.
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O. F. Knape
Clarence, Weldon
Harold
United States Navy
Huntsville
Charles Benter
Turkey Crop Stable Then Lighter Than Last Year
The turkey crop hereabouts is about the same as last year with numerous birds brought to market since the season opened. However these birds are not as heavy as those of last year.
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Turkey
Moulton Beats Maxwell In Low-Scoring Friday Game
The Moulton Bobkatz edged Maxwell 32 to 30 in a tight men's contest, while Maxwell girls defeated by Moulton 39 to 26.
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Moulton Bobkatz
Maxwell
Moulton Girls
Maxwell Girls
Frost Delivers First Chill Of Winter
A cold norther swept the area Monday night bringing the first frost of the season. The thermometer registered 30 degrees at 7:00 Wednesday morning.
Soldier returns home to farm after release from service
James Pavlicek, recently released from Randolph Field with Uncle Sam's forces, returns to work on his father's farm.
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James Pavlicek
Randolph Field
Sam
Moulton Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Wenske of Moulton celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in a home ceremony led by Rev Joseph Kopp. The couple have four children William Rud Wenske Mrs William Breitschopf and Mrs R J C Vogt plus ten grandchildren.
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John Wenske
Moulton
Joseph Kopp
Wenske
William
Rud. Wenske
William Breitschopf
R. J. C. Vogt
Baursville
the Eagle
Thanksgiving Picnic At Komensky School
The Komensky Parent-Teacher Association prepares an annual Thanksgiving Picnic at the schoolhouse on Thursday November 25. The public is invited to attend.
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The
Komensky Parent-Teacher Association
Golden Value Sale Opens At Local Merchant
R B Papacek announces the Golden Value Sale at his store in this week’s Eagle. See display advertisement on page eight for details and savings.
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R. B. Papacek
The
Eagle
Social visits span cities as locals connect Sundays
A string of visits across Yoakum Moulton Bellville and Houston links residents and relatives. William Woehler and Leona Merren hosted in Yoakum and Moulton while O A Arnim toured from Houston. Edith Boehm Fehrenkamp and Marquerite Boehm joined the Hallettsville funeral procession.
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William Woehler
Yoakum
Leona Merren
Ed. Boehm, Sr
Elo C. Fehrenkamp
Marguerite Boehm
Alois Markovsky
Hallettsville
City Appoints Fire Marshal
The city council of Moulton has appointed W. H. Pundt as fire marshal for the City of Moulton. Announcement of Mr. Pundt's appointment will be received with pleasure by the citizenship of Moulton. He has been connected with the Moulton Volunteer Fire Department since its organization, has served as fire chief for the past two years, and is working to improve department efficiency.
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City Council of
Moulton
W. H. Pundt
City of
Pundt
Ladies' Aid Society Holds November Meeting
The Lutheran Ladies' Aid Society met on November 4 appointing the Sick Committee Mrs. George Kaiser and Mrs. Stanis Rothbauer, the Membership Committee Mrs. Charles Klobedans and Mrs. Ida Butscheck, the Flower Committee Mrs. John C. Mueller and Mrs. Leona Merrem, and Serving Committee Mrs. Rud Wiedemann, Mrs. Stanis Rothbauer, and Miss Ida Lueke. A lunch was served. President A H Falkenberg spoke farewell after eleven years. Visitors included Mrs. George Flessner, Mrs. John Gloor of Shiner, and Mrs. Sam Walters of Ramondville. Next meeting set for December 2.
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Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
George Kaiser
Stanis Rothbauer
Charles Klobedans
Ida Butscheck
John C. Mueller
Leona Merrem
Rud. Wiedemann
Ida Lueke
A.H. Falkenberg
George Flessner
John Gloor
Shiner
Sam Walters
Ramondville
First Buck of the Season Killed Near Peach Creek
Joe Kubenka Jr. brought down the season's first buck Wednesday near Peach Creek. The dressed weight was about five pounds. The editor and family express thanks to Mr Kubenka for a mess of choice venison.
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Joe Kubenka, Jr
Peach Creek
Kubenka
LaGrange Names Mat Rauch New City Marshal
Mat Rauch appointed city marshal of LaGrange succeeding Jesse Cox who resigned months earlier. Rauch takes charge as the town names a new chief law officer during a period of transition.
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Mat Rauch
LaGrange
Jesse Cox
Largest Cotton Crop In World's History
Government estimates 1987 cotton crop at 18,243,000 bales the largest in the country. Other nations report over 19,000,000 bales. Add 11,000,000 bales from previous years for a world supply near 48,000,000 bales.
Home Demonstration Club Meeting in Moulton
The Moulton Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs Hugo Fisbeck on November 10. Miss Morgan demonstrated serving a buffet meal and hanging pictures. The next meeting will be the annual Christmas Party with gift exchanges. location to be announced later.
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Moulton
Hugo Fisbeck
Morgan
Thanksgiving Day Proclaimed By President Roosevelt
President Franklin D Roosevelt issued a proclamation designating November 25 as Thanksgiving Day. He urged the nation to give thanks for abundant harvests peace and stable employment and to assemble in their places of worship to render thanks unto Him from whom all blessings flow.
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Franklin D.roosevelt
Big Musical Revue by P.T. A. at Moulton High School
The P.T. A. presents a large musical revue directed by the Pomerantz School of Dance at Moulton High School auditorium on December 3. The show features new song hits and dances with beautiful costumes and elaborate settings.
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P.T. A
Pomerantz School of Dance
Moulton High School
Texas Cotton Crop Exceeds Earlier Harvest Estimate
Texas expected cotton production for the year is about 5,050,000 bales with ginnings through November 1 totaling 3,665,000 bales.
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Texas
Falkenberg Accepts Castroville Pastorate
Rev. Falkenberg and wife depart Moulton after eleven years as he accepts the pastorate of the Lutheran Church in Castroville. He served as Moulton Volunteer Fire Department chaplain and helped civic work while Mrs. Falkenberg led the Ladies Aid Society for eleven years. Best wishes accompany them to Castroville.
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A.H. Falkenberg
Castroville
Rev. Falkenberg
Lutheran Church
Falkenberg
Moulton
Birthday Celebration for Mrs Bertha Wood in Old Moulton
The birthday anniversary of Mrs Bertha Wood of Old Moulton was celebrated at her home on November 14. Family and friends carried baskets and shared a bountiful dinner on the front porch with dressed turkey, guinea, fried chicken, bread, pickles, cakes, and pies. Afterward, music, organ selections, and a ball game entertained guests as conversations continued into the night.
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Bertha Wood
Old Moulton
Unemployment Census Under Way
A census of unemployed and partly unemployed workers is being taken nationwide this week. Cards filled and returned to the post office were distributed Tuesday with a deadline of midnight November 20 1987 for mailing. If unemployed and no card was received, obtain one at the post office.
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United States
Thanksgiving Day Closures For Moulton Businesses
Moulton business houses will remain closed Thursday November 25 in observance of Thanksgiving Day per an agreement published earlier this year.
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Moulton
Ramsey McDonald Dies Aboard Ship
Ramsey McDonald, 71, British statesman and former prime minister, died November 9 aboard a ship en route to South America. The death occurred while at sea, ending a long political career highlighted by leading Britain through pivotal years.
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Ramsey McDonald
South America
Sheriff bans vending machines in Gonzales County
The Gonzales County sheriff ordered a prohibition on vending machines last week. Reports indicate about 100 machines were in operation across the county prior to the ban.
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Gonzales
Sheriff’s Department
Remodeling activity around the city noted
Emil Helweg remodels his home adding several rooms while EK Pundt repaints the interior of his meat market, reflecting ongoing local maintenance and business upkeep around town.
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Emil Helweg
Pundt
Demonstration Farm To Be Operated By Yoakum School
Yoakum will own and operate Texas first school run agricultural demonstration farm named A P and Addie Caldwell Demonstration Farm. The 105 acre tract in Beasley School area on the Shiner Highway was deeded by Mr and Mrs A P Caldwell of San Antonio for experimental agricultural purposes. Superintendent George P Barron expects the project to inspire other schools in the region.
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Yoakum
Texas
Yoakum School
A. P
Addie Caldwell
Mra
A. P Caldwell
San Antonio
George P. Barron
A. P. Caldwell
Beasley
Shiner Highway
Oak Grove School Picnic Draws Big Crowd
The Oak Grove School annual picnic at Armia Day, run by the PTA, drew a large crowd. A bountiful dinner was served, speeches by Rep. Paul C. Boethe and County Judge Paul Fertsch, a dance, and receipts totaling 514.16. Ed's Popular Orchestra provided music. board thanks all donors and helpers.
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Oak Grove School
Armia
Parent-Teacher Association
Paul C. Boethe
Paul
Oak Grove
Silver Jubilee in Flatonia Blesses Sacred Heart Rectory
The Silver Jubilee and Blessing of the Sacred Heart Parish Rectory in Flatonia Texas will occur on Thanksgiving Day with Archbishop A J Crossaerts of San Antonio officiating. A day long celebration at Fair Park features public speaking attractions and an old time dance to close the program.
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Flatonia
Texas
Sacred Heart Parish
A. J. Crossaerts
San Antonio
Fair Park
Lavaca County Cotton Ginnings 1987 Report
Census data shows Lavaca County ginned 26 064 bales of cotton for the 1987 crop prior to November 1, up from 7 605 bales for the same period last year.
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Lavaca
Crash Victim Theofil Janak of Wied Dies in Wreck
Theofil Janak 18 of Wied near Shiner was killed in an automobile wreck. He was the son of Mr and Mrs John R Janak. Funeral was held Thursday morning.
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Shiner
Texas
Theofil Janak
Wied
John R. Janak
Flora Crawford and Kermit Eschenburg Wed in Kenedy Union
Miss Flora Crawford of Kenedy and Kermit Eschenburg of Shiner were married in Kenedy Tuesday evening.
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Shiner
Texas
Flora Crawford
Kenedy
Kermit Eschenburg
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U.S. Navy Band
Randolph
Komensky
Golden Value Sale
Wesley Knape
Texas Lutheran College
Seguin
O. A. Arnim of
Houston
Moulton Sunday
Mrs
B. O. Arnim
Eugene Anders
Elo C. Fehrensamp
Cordelia Boehm
Bellville
Clarence Jaeggi
C. I. Jaeggli
Lytton Springs
Rud. Jaeggli
J.W. Gray
M. Fernau
Charlotte
J. W. Gray
Erwin Oehl
Ludwig Freytag
Hubert Walston
Henry Wachtendorf
Ed Kolar
James Edward
Austin
Kenward Kolar
St. Edward’s University
Joe C. Kopecky
Corpus Christi
Charles Seekamp
Eunice Kopecky
Red Cross
Medical-Health Service of the Red Cross
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ed’s Popular Orchestra
Ed. Kubicek
Lavaca County
Crawford-Eschenburg
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