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Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1938

Page

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Aged Citizen Buried Here Thursday

Henry Friedrich Mueller a Lavaca county elder died October 10 at his home near Moulton He was 80 years 4 months and 27 days The funeral was held Thursday at 2 pm from the family residence with services at Zion's Lutheran Church Interment was in Moulton Public Cemetery Pall bearers were six grandsons Surviving are his widow ten children twenty five grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren two brothers a sister and one daughter Pauline Mueller who died in infancy The Eagle extends sympathy.

Henry Friedrich Mueller Lavaca County Mouton Zion’s Lutheran Church Rev. E. Jacobs Moulton Alfred Henrichs William Henrichs Willard Vueller Edgar Henrichs Henry Ohlenbusch Ernest Ohlenbusch Ross Prairie Fayette County Kunigunde Seifer Boursville Oak Grove Emma Ohlenbusch Goldthwaite Annie Henrichs Roscoe Adolf J. Mueller Westhoff Lena Henrichs Herman Mueller Houston Bertha Rannefeld William H Mueller Fred D. Mueller Lubbock Otto G. Mueller August G. Mueller Gerhard H. Mueller Otto Zimmermann Cheapside Pauline Mueller

Bobkatz and Kittens Triumph In First Season Showdown

The Bobkatz defeated the Faculty in the new gym Friday night October 13 in a 26 to 238 score. Boehm led with 15 points, Batey had 10, and Beran starred on offense and defense as the Kittens built an early season win.

Bobkatz Boehm Katz Batey Pundt Butschek Beran Chovaneec Knopp T. Bieuunke

Katz Practice Hard Drills After Friday Loss Ahead of Fayetteville Game

The Katz held hard drills Monday to correct Friday's mistakes and learn new plays for the October 27 matchup with the Fayetteville Lions.

Katz Fayetteville Lions

Beauty Congress Attended by Local Shop Owner

Mrs Earl Needham owner of the Almedia Beauty Shoppe attended the ninth Beauty Congress at the Rice Hotel in Houston on Tuesday.

Earl Needham Almedia Rice Hotel Houston

Texas Grapefruit Leads Nation in Production

This and That Texas accounts for about 41 percent of U S grapefruit output. State production is estimated at 165200000 boxes while the national forecast stands at 36000000 boxes.

Texas United States

Texas Pension Checks Fall To Eight Dollars Per Person

October pension disbursements to Texas seniors averaged 8.24 dollars per recipient, down from 14.24 dollars in September. The piece notes many promises exist but little actual aid for the aged in the state.

Texas

Red Cross Seeks Members During Armistice to Thanksgiving Drive

The American Red Cross plans its annual membership drive from Armistice Day to Thanksgiving Day. The appeal urges everyone to join this humanitarian organization.

American Red Cross

Record attendance tops nine million at Golden Gate Exposition

San Francisco expects about ten million visitors by close of the Golden Gate Exposition next weekend as current attendance passes the nine million mark. The massive turnout reflects strong public interest in the fair’s displays and attractions across the city.

San Francisco

Ninth district to convene in Port Lavaca on October twenty ninth

The thirty two American Legion Posts of the Ninth district will hold their semi annual convention in Port Lavaca October 29. The Port Lavaca Post comrades are making elaborate preparations for the event.

American Legion Ninth District Port Lavaca

Smithville Businessmen Promote Goodwill Tours

Businessmen of Smithville lead goodwill trips to Bastrop County communities to foster neighborliness and boost trade. They urge other towns to follow Smithville's example.

Smithville Bastrop County

Fire Prevention Talk Aimed at Moulton Students

Fire Chief William H. Pundt spoke to Moulton Public Schools students and faculty on Fire Prevention Friday morning. He presented an instructional message expected to reduce fire hazards in homes and other locations.

William H. Pundt Moulton Public Schools

Moulton Bobkatz and Kittens Roughly Defeat Faculty

The Moulton Bobkatz made a splendid showing in their game against the faculty men Friday evening. The Kittens also performed well against the faculty women. The article notes Moulton will have strong basketball teams this year and urges the public to attend games to support the players.

Moulton Bobkatz Moulton

States align on Thanksgiving dates across the nation

Twenty three states will follow President Roosevelt's suggestions to celebrate Thanksgiving one week early. Another twenty three states will observe the day on the customary last Thursday in November. Texas plans two Thanksgiving Days while Arizona has not set a date. Moulton will celebrate Thanksgiving on November 30.

Roosevelt Texas Arizona Moulton

Shiner Man Hunting Victim Dies From Gun Accident

Louis Schultz, 30, of Shiner, died Wednesday from injuries from an accidental gun discharge during a hunting outing. Burial was at Shiner Catholic Cemetery Thursday morning. He leaves a family.

Louis Schultz Shiner Shiner Catholic

Evergreen PTA Reorganizes for 1938 39 Term

Evergreen school patrons met October 5 to reorganize the PTA. Milton Riske chaired and new officers were elected: Louis Micha lec president Albert Machart vice president Malvin K Merrem secretary Milton Riske treasurer Mrs Malvin K Merrem reporter. 46 members joined and a volleyball purchase was approved. Next meeting November 9 will feature student program.

Evergreen School Milton Riske Louis Michalec Albert Machart Malvin K. Merrem Steve Michalec P.T. A Wm. Darilek

Gen Sam Houston Patent Filed At Hallettsville

The Lavaca county clerk’s office filed a 160 acre land patent issued by Sam Houston governor to Sebastian Martin January 5 1861. At 78 the document is well preserved and surpasses the county’s previous oldest instrument record, a 62 year old deed.

Hallettsville Lavaca D. L. Hudson Sam Houston

Farm Home Damaged Slightly In Novohrad Fire

The Falkenberg farm home of Mr. Henry Mueller and family in Novohrad was damaged slightly by fire on Tuesday afternoon. Moulton Fire Department responded but found the blaze extinguished on arrival.

Henry Mueller Falkenberg Novohrad Moulton

UT freshman Sam Jaeggli Jr visits parents at home

Sam Jaeggli Jr a University of Texas student spent Sunday in the home of his parents Dr and Mrs Sam Jaeggli.

Sam Jaeggli, Jr University of Texas Sam Jaeggii

School principals attend university extension course

Malvin Merrem Telva Hayden and William H Burt principals of Evergreen Boursville and Oak Grove Schools attend the University Extension Course in Columbus on Monday evenings. They completed their third lesson on Monday.

Malvin Merrem Telva Hayden William H. Burt Evergreen Boursville Oak Grove Columbus

Bobkat Staff Named for Moulton High School Paper

Edward Henry Fehrenkamp named editor in chief of the Bobkat with Alice Cook as city editor and Eleanor Butschek as editorial writer. Doris Williams covers news with reporters including Victor Beran and Charles Pustejovsky. Society editor Dorothy Jean Windel and amusement editor Velma Rehmer lead a large staff as the paper aims to deliver free copies to all students with no advertising this year.

Edward Henry Fehrenkamp Moulton Bobkat Alice Cook Eleanor Butschek Marjorie Darilek Doris Williams Victor Beran Charles Pustejovsky Edith Mikulencak Golda Johnson Alice Kram Evelyn Wiseman Glornne Schindler Dolores Ducho Josie Lee Petrek Edna Gummelt Billie Voss Virginia Darilek Victor Fehrenkamp Lillian Hoyer Glady Meyer Irene Cinadr Emery Pustejovsky Victor Boehm Ora Willis Jangsten Willie Pundt Leon Hinck Larry Beyer Lillian Darilek Victor Krejci Edwin Steinacher Cecil Hull Oscar Lee Cook Victor Zavesky Agnes Tupa Elenora Heinrich Ada Koenig Cordelia

Geier-Merrem Post American Legion Picnic Report

The Geier-Merrem Post No 892 American Legion held its annual picnic at Herman Park on Sunday afternoon with a fair crowd. Lunch started at 8 80 oclock, the Parish Band of Moulton played, and Havlik orchestra provided the dance music. Receipts totaled 346.96.

Geier-Merrem Post No 892 American Legion Herman Park Moulton Havlik Orchestra

Business Men's League Elects Officers in Shiner

Maurice J. Krueger a World War veteran dies at Legion Hospital October 10 and is buried October 12 in Shiner City Cemetery under American Legion auspices. He leaves four sisters and one brother. The Moulton Business Men's League meets at the American Legion Hall with plans to boost attendance and coffee duties. Officers re-elected include J B Wilson and Vladik Boehm. The league schedules quarterly meetings with programs and meals. Thanksgiving and Armistice Day observances are planned for November.

Maurice J. Krueger Legion Hospital Shiner City Kolar Stanek American Legion Richard Schuetze Shiner Lutheran Church Benno Holchak Edward Biehunke, Jr Shiner United States Adolph Darilek Edith Krueger Moulton Business Men’s League American Legion Hall Emil Helweg Joe Dueho Ed Novosad C.C. Orta William Miculka League

Texas P T A to Observe Safety Week in Texas

The Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers and Gov. W. Lee O Daniel back a School Safety Week Oct 30 to Nov 4 urging parental help. State safety programs will feature highway patrol speakers and school safety education across about 60 councils and related groups.

Austin Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers Joe A. Weasendorf Richmond W. Lee O’daniel Texas Texas Highway Patrol

Bargman Watts Nuptials Solemnized at LeuveI Heights Church

Mrs John W Watts announces the marriage of daughter Margaret Loreet Watts to George Bargmann. The ceremony was at 4 p m Saturday with Rev Robert E Goodrich officiating. Only immediate family attended as Williford Watts gave the bride in marriage. Margaret is from a pioneer Watts family and studied at Mary Baldwin College and the University of Texas. George Bargmann is son of Mr and Mrs George Bargmann of Gonzales and a Texas A M College graduate. The couple will reside in El Paso following the ceremony.

John W. Watts Margaret Loreet Watts George Bargmann Leuvel Heights Robert E. Goodrich Oly Williford Watts John W. Watte Mary Baldwin College University of Texas Zeta Tau Alpha Gonzales M. College

Month of September Supplants June as Month of Brides

Hallettsville DanCupid work ed overtime in Lavaca county during September per the County Clerk D. L. Hudson report. A total of 41 marriage licenses were issued, up from 16 last month and 34 in September 1988, as September again supplanted June as the county’s month of brides with 21 licenses in June.

Hallettsville DanCupid Lavaca County D. L. Hudson

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Bobkatz and Kittens Evergreen Organizes Business Men’s League Texas P.T. A Bargman-Watts
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