Concrete paving advances on Highway 109 near Moulton
Concrete work on Highway 109 progresses rapidly reaching the Moulton vicinity. The road is closed from Moulton to the Fayette Lavaca county line with detours via Old Moulton or Boursville. Grading extends to Flatonia city limits awaiting hard surfacing. locals hope Flatonia and Fayette County will soon finalize the link.
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Moulton
Fayette- Lavaca
Old Moulton
Boursville
Flatonia
Fayette County
Fisbeck and Butschek Wed at Moulton Parish House
Hugo Fisbeck and Pauline Butschek united in marriage at the Catholic Parish house in Moulton on Tuesday October 20 with Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating. Anton Meyer and Alma Fisb eck served as witnesses. A fine dinner followed at the bride’s home. The bride is daughter of Mrs. F J Butschek of Old Moulton. groom is son of Mr and Mrs Fritz Fisbeck of Peach Creek. They will reside on the Wiseman farm near Moulton.
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Hugo Fisbeck
Pauline Butschek
Moulton
Joseph Kopp
Anton Meyer
Alma Fisbeck
F. J. Butschek
Old Moulton
Fritz Fisbeck
Peach Creek
Wiseman
Edison Dies at 84 in West Orange Home
Thomas A. Edison died Sunday morning October 18 after several weeks of illness at his West Orange New Jersey home. Burial was held Wednesday at Orange Cemetery near the Edison residence. He was 84 and survived by his widow and six children. The world mourns a great man.
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Thomas A. Edison
Inventor
West Orange
New Jersey
Orange Cemetery
Edison
Mr. Edison
Pleasant Hostess Delights 42 Club Gathering
Mrs Anton Kolar hosted the 42 Club with guests Thursday afternoon. Rooms held late summer zinnias as Mrs F C Smith won a luncheon set. Mrs Oscar A Varilek placed second and took a cookie jar. Mrs Henry Koester Jr won the guest prize. Refreshments included sandwiches ice cream in orange shells and orangeade.
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Anton Kolar
F. C. Smith
Oscar A. Varilek
Henry Koester, Jr
Sam Jaeggli Jr. Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party
Sam Jaeggli Jr. son of Dr. and Mrs. Sam Jaeggli entertained a party of young friends Friday afternoon for his ninth birthday anniversary. Outdoor games were played and everyone enjoyed the gathering. Refreshments included sandwiches cake ice cream and an apple.
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Sam Jaeggli, Jr
Sam Jaeggli
Surprise Party At Komensky Celebrates Evelyn Vogt
A surprise party was hosted Friday October 18 at the Vogt home in honor of Evelyn Vogt. A large crowd attended including Mr. and Mrs. Halata and daughter, Frank Hinch and family, Rudy Wenske Jr. and family, professors McDonald and Adams and their families, and many others who stayed late to wish her many happy birthdays.
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Emil Vogt
Evelyn
Charles Halata
Frank Hinch
Rudy Wenske, Jr
Chas. W. McDonald
W. Me. Adams
Rudy Vogt
Emil Schmidt
Henry Breitschopf
Willie Breitschopf
Willie Wenske
Lillie Halata
Minnie Stalik
Beatrice
Edith Hrnci
Elda Bauer
Elenora
Leola Schmidt
Messrs
Eddy Bauer
Roy Vogt
Leslie Clayton
Emanuel
Daniel Hrnci
Frankie Hrnci
Emanuel Breitschopf
Loren McDonald
William Schmidt
Novak and Lillian Barta Wed in Praha Catholic Parish
Bennie Novak and Miss Lillian Barta were married at the Catholic Parish house in Praha Tuesday morning with Rev. John Anders officiating. The ceremony was followed by a celebratory family dinner and supper at the bride’s home. The groom is son of Mrs. F. M. Novak. the bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barta of near Flatonia. They will reside on the bridegroom’s mother’s farm.
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Bennie Novak
Lillian Barta
Praha
John Anders
F. M. Novak
Frank Barta
Flatonia
First Lutheran Church Flatonia Holds Mission Services
On Sunday October 25 1931 the First Lutheran Church Flatonia invites parishioners to German service at dawn and an English service at 7 30 pm Rev A H Falkenberg promotes attendance and notes Prof H F Ander of Lutheran College Seguin will speak Encouragement to support the small Lutheran Mission in the Flatonia Baptist Church atmosphere with a welcoming message
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Ir A. M. German Mission Service
H. F. Ander
Lutheran College
Seguin
Ander
Flatonia
State PTA Convention Set for San Antonio in November
The twenty third annual State Convention of the Parent Teacher Association of Texas will meet in San Antonio from November 10 to 18. The Eagle hopes local units will be well represented at the gathering.
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Parent Teacher Association of Texas
San Antonio
the Eagle
30th Wedding Anniversary Observed by Knesek Family
The children gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Knesek on Thursday October 15 to celebrate their parents 80th wedding anniversary. A supper was served for the Knesek and Stary families with later organ music and singing.
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Louis Knesek
Frank Stary
Victor
Agnes
Joe Knesek
Johnnie
Louis
John Knesek
Margaret
Frank Knesek
John Schacherl
Emil Krejci
Knesek
Freeman of Yoakum Visits Moulton on Business
KE Freeman of Yoakum was in Moulton on Tuesday for a business matter. He met with local officials and discussed opportunities in the area.
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KE. J. Freeman
Yoakum
Moulton
Mrs C A McCollom Visits Bee ville Father
Mrs C A McCollom of Bee ville is visiting her father, Mr R Preston, this week.
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Mrs. C. A. McCollom of
Beeville
Mr. R. Preston
Mrs Ernst Kieschnik Stricken With Illness At Home
Mrs. Ernst Kieschnik has been ill at her home this past week as neighbors and friends send wishes for her speedy recovery.
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Ernst Kieschnik
Henry Etlinger Visits Moulton on Business
Henry Etlinger of Yoakum spent Monday afternoon in Moulton on a business visit.
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Henry Etlinger
Yoakum
Moulton
Judge Darilek and Kolar Visit Hallettsville on Friday
Judge A J Darilek and Frank Kolar were business visitors in Hallettsville on Friday, according to local notes detailing their day of calls and meetings.
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A. J. Darilek
Frank Kolar
Hallettsville
Windels Visit Janszens in Yoakum This Tuesday
Mr and Mrs C L Windel of Yoakum spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Emil Janszen.
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C. L. Windel
Yoakum
Emil Janszen
Mrs Henry Etlinger Returns From Visit In Yoakum
Mrs Henry Etlinger came back to Yoakum Saturday after spending several days with her daughter Mrs Ed Kolar.
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Henry Etlinger
Yoakum
Ed. Kolar
Rehmer and Arnim Family Visit San Antonio Hosts
Mr Alfred C Rehmer and family and Oscar A Arnim of San Antonio spent last weekend in the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Arnim.
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Alfred C. Rehmer
Oscar A. Arnim
San Antonio
Ed, Arnim
Hallettsville Agent Hails Farm Demonstration Visit
J M Parks a Lavaca county farm demonstration agent visited The Eagle office Tuesday and arranged to have The Eagle mailed to his address. He toured the Anton Kolar farm near Moulton and described the ter racing activity there.
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J.m.parks
Hallettsville
Lavaca County
Anton Kolar
Moulton
Eagle
Farmers Urged to Visit 400 Acre Terrace Demo at Kolar Farm
County action invites farmers to view a large terraced land project four miles southwest of Moulton on the Anton Kolar farm. J. M. Parks Lavaca County Agent demonstrates terrace spacing and line work. The service is free. farmers should visit while the agent is in the area.
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Anton Kolar
Moulton
J. M. Parks
Lavaca
Kolar
Local residents visit San Antonio for midweek gathering
Mrs. Charles Lueke Mrs. Rud Mueller Mrs. Leona Merrem and Mr. Walter Warneke and family were in San Antonio last week Wednesday.
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Charles Lueke
Rud Mueller
Leona Merrem
Walter Warneke
San Antonio
Miss Edith Calcote Attends Our Lady of the Lake College
Edith Calcote attends Our Lady of the Lake College in San Antonio after graduating from Moulton High School last May.
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Edith Calcote
Our Lady of the Lake College
San Antonio
Calcote
Moulton High School
Mrs Vine Sykora and family visit New Braunfels and San Antonio
Mrs Vine Sykora and her children Jim and Miss Millie traveled to New Braunfels and San Antonio along with Mrs John Brom Jr and her children over Saturday and Sunday continuing their weekend tour.
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Vine Sykora
Jim
Miss Millie
John Brom, Jr
New Braunfels
San Antonio
Fehrenkamp and Kotzebue Visit Ramsowers in Mathis
Mr and Mrs F T Fehrenkamp and granddaughter Dorothy Louise Fehrenkamp and Mrs Erna Kotzebue visited Mr and Mrs Irving Ramsower in Mathis Sunday.
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F. T. Fehrenkamp
Dorothy Louise Fehrenkamp
Erna Kotzebue
Irving Ramsower
Mathis
Ganado Visit Ties John Reindl and John Antrich
John Reindl and John Antrich traveled to Ganado on business last week. Martin Boehm, visiting his son Willie and family in Ganado, returned home with them.
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John Reindl
John Antrich
Ganado
Martin Boehm
Willie
Beran and Pustejovsky Families Visit San Marcos Students
Mr Charles E Beran and family and Mr and Mrs A F Pustejovsky were in San Marcos Sunday visiting Miss Ethel Stella Beran and Miss Evelyn Puste jovsky attending Southwest Texas State Teachers College. Both young ladies are getting along fine in college.
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Charles E. Beran
A. F. Pustejovsky
San Marcos
Ethel Stella Beran
Evelyn Pustejovsky
Southwest Texas State Teachers’ College
Waelder Plans Shorter Route For Highway 3 A
Waelder Texas October 18 plans are set to fund right of way for Highway 3 A through Gonzales County. The route will run near Luling Harwood Seguin and connect with Highway 3 to San Antonio. Concrete paving completed from the San Marcos River west of Luling to Seguin with more work to Waelder.
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Waelder
Texas
Gonzales County
Luling
Southern Pacific Railway
Harwood
Houston
Kingsbury
Seguin
San Antonio
San Marcos River
Nellie Taylor Ross Predicts Democratic Victory in Texas
Mrs Nellie Taylor Ross former Wyoming governor toured Texas last week delivering speeches in which she predicted a democratic president and congress in the next election. She urged unity despite platform disputes and warned that factional splits could imperil the party at the polls.
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Nellie Taylor Ross
Wyoming
Texas
Congress
Ross
Kubena and Tylich Visit in Hallettsville Saturday
Mr and Mrs John Kubena of Moulton and Mrs Katie Tylich of Moravia visited in Hallettsville Saturday.
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John Kubena
Moulton
Katie Tylich
Moravia
Hallettsville
White and Merrem Visitors From San Antonio
Mr. and Mrs. D. M. White and KE. T. Merrem of San Antonio spent Sunday visiting Mrs. Leona Merrem and her son.
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D. M. White
KE. T. Merrem
San Antonio
Leona Merrem
Woman Hunter Shot Near Gonzales Texas
On a Sunday in Gonzales Texas Mrs Charlie Bright was accidentally shot in the left hand while hunting. A small shotgun wound was reported and physicians were attempting to save the hand.
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Gonzales
Texas
Charlie Bright
Local Mallers Grow Trade Reach in Moulton Eagle Ads
The Eagle reports strong store news in Moulton with merchants expanding trade and readers urged to check the weekly advertising columns to save on purchases.
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The
Eagle
Moulton
the Eagle
Cotton Receipts Reported at Moulton Weighing Station
Public Weigher Charles Welff states 4 448 bales of cotton marketed in Moulton up to 3 pm Wednesday. Receipts for the same date last year totaled 6 507 bales.
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Charles Welff
Moulton
Schmidt Family Visits Ill William Schmidt in Yoakum
Mr and Mrs Emil Schmidt and their son traveled to Yoakum Monday to see William Schmidt who has been ill for some time. Hailing from Moulton, he has many friends hoping for a speedy recovery with the visit from the Schmidt family and Rev A H Falkenberg.
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Emil Schmidt
Little Son
A. H. Falkenberg
Yoakum
William Schmidt
Mr.Schmidt
Moulton
Pecan Orchard Owner Markets Nuts in Moulton
Oscar A. Thompson, owner of a sizable pecan orchard in the Dilworth community, was in Moulton on Tuesday promoting his high quality nuts. He reports steady growth as new trees are planted annually, though this year's crop is smaller than last year.
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Oscar A. Thompson
Dilworth
Moulton
Mr. Thompson
C P L Pays Tribute To Edison In Minute Silence
Central Power and Light Co. halted all activities for one minute at 2 PM on October 21 to honor Thomas A Edison. E B Neiswanger led employees across South and Southwest Texas in a silent tribute as streetcars and buses paused and flags were flown at half mast.
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Central Power and Light Company
E. B. Neiswanger
Thomas Alva Edison
Texas
Mr. Edison
Dierschke-Heinrich Nuptials in Moulton at St Joseph Church
Edwin Dierschke and Adela Heinrich wed at St. Joseph Church Moulton with Rev Joseph Kopp officiating. Bridesmaids were Sydonia Filip of Shiner and Lucille Fehrenkamp of Moulton. groomsmen were Reinhold and Herbert Dierschke. A dinner followed at the bride’s home. The couple will reside on the Siems farm at Shiner.
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Edwin Dierschke
Adela Heinrich
St. Joseph’s Church
Moulton
Joseph Kopp
Sydonia Filip
Shiner
Lucille Fehrenkamp
Reinhold
Herbert Dierschke
Joe A. Heinrich
Frank Dierschke
Siems
Dempsey’s Comeback Bid Faces Tough Road
Jack Dempsey, former world champion, seeks a return to boxing and another title shot. He has been away too long to expect easy opposition as he faces strong challengers on the comeback path.
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Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Ex-Service Men Meet At Legion Hall In Moulton
Notice invites all ex-service men to a special meeting at the Legion Hall in Moulton on Tuesday October 27 at 8 00 P M. The gathering will consider adjusted compensation and other benefits related matters for ex-service personnel.
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Legion Hall
Moulton
Bond Issure Defeated in Francitas Vote
Taxpayers in Francitas Jackson county defeated an $85,000 road bond issue by a 35 to 19 vote. The outcome reflects local support for alternative funding or road projects. Local officials had proposed the bond to finance road repairs within the Francitas area.
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Aio
Francitas
Jackson County
Texas Road Allotment From Federal Aid Fund
Washington reports Texas will receive 6 770 221 dollars net from the federal aid highway fund for the year 1932 33.
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Washington
Texas
Red Cross Roll Call Begins Thanksgiving Day
The annual roll call of the American Red Cross will begin on Thanksgiving Day and continue through Armistice Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fisbeck-Butschek
Komensky
Novak
Barta
First Lutheran Church
State Convention
Merchants State Bank
Moulton, Texas
Community Bank
Dierschke-Heinrich
Bond Issure
Texas Road Allottment
Red Cross
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