Public Speaking and Free Dance at Hermann Park Hall
Representatives of Carnation Milk Products Co will discuss the dairy industry and Prof C R Hinck of Sweet Home will discuss poultry industry at Hermann Park Hall Moulton Texas on Saturday October 26 at 8 00 P M The event invites the community to hear experts on local agricultural topics and enjoy a dance with the Patek Orchestra organized by the Moulton Chamber of Commerce Hermann Park Verein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann Park Hall
Moulton, Texas
Carnation Milk Products Co
C. R. Hinck
Sweet Home
Edison Celebrated On Fiftieth Anniversary Of Light Bulb
The world honored Thomas A Edison as the incandescent lamp reached its golden jubilee. Henry Ford hosted a large Detroit party for Edison with big attendance including President Hoover and numerous notables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Alva Edison
Henry Ford
Detroit
Mr. Edison
President Hoover
Births of Ray mond Joe and Mary Jurek
A boy named Ray mond Joe was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ad Kolar on October 10. A girl named Mary was born to Mr. and Mrs. Valentin Jurek Jr. on October 22. Local notice records the two births.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad Kolar
Raymond Joe
Valentin Jurek, Jr
Mary
Starry and Peter Wed in Moulton Church Ceremony
Joe Starry and Miss Agnes Peter prominent locals were married at St. Joseph's church in Moulton on Monday morning with Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Starry
Agnes Peter
St. Joseph’s Church
Moulton
Joseph Kopp
Moulton Residents Define Local Future Ambitions
Residents of Moulton discuss shaping their town’s future, emphasizing community ties and shared goals. Local leaders urge participation as residents express visions for development, services, and preservation of character.
Election season opens as candidates begin campaigning
In a busy start to the cycle, candidates announce bids and launch outreach as voters anticipate next year’s election. Parties intensify fundraising and scheduling events, while local officials prepare candidate forums and debates.
Former Lieutenant Governor Whit Davidson Eyes Gubernatorial Run
W. T. Davidson a former lieutenant governor is expected to enter the gubernatorial race next year. He joins potential candidates amid early campaign signals in state politics.
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W. T
Whit) Davidson
Hallowe'en Night at Moulton High School Carnival
On October 31 Moulton High hosts a special Halloween entertainment with amusements and assigned work for teachers and parents. Sport fans will watch the high school track team in an Indoor Track Meet during the carnival.
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Hallowe’en
Moulton High School
Students attend Shiner Friday night basketball game
Among school students present at the first basketball game in Shiner Friday night were Evelyn Koester Mary Louise Bergfeld Clifton Koester and Arthur Schodde.
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Shiner
Evelyn Koester
Mary Louise Bergfeld
Clifton Koester
Arthur Schodde
Gasoline Tax Revenue Forecast for 1929
The article notes 1928 gasoline taxes totaled 305.234 million with an 18 percent rise from 1927 and a roughly sevenfold increase from 1928. It projects 1929 totals to reach or surpass 400 million as many states including Texas raise rates. Twenty one states levy four cents per gallon or more and one state six cents.
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Texas
Mansfield in Moulton Amid Handshakes Before Washington Return
Congressman J. J. Mansfield of Columbus visited Moulton on Monday afternoon to meet supporters. He plans to depart for Washington soon to resume duties and will seek re election next year.
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J. J. Mansfield
Columbus
Moulton
Mansfield
Washington
PTA Appreciation Note for Park Basketball Use
The message thanks the P T A for voting to allow high school basketball in the park and expresses willingness to help the PTA at any time in appreciation.
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P.T. A
Elmo Biehunke Returns to School After Break
Elmo Biehunke who recently broke his leg is recovering well and has returned to school. He is doing nicely and resuming normal activities with classmates.
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Elmo Biehunke
Legion Dance at Hermann Park Hall Draws Big Crowd
Geier Merrem Post No 392 American Legion hosted a lively dance at Hermann Park Hall on Sunday night. Two hundred and one admission tickets were sold. Mertel Mayes and her Sweathearts, an all ladies orchestra from San Antonio, provided the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geier-Merrem
American Legion
Hermann Park Hall
Mertel Mayes
Sweathearts
San Antonio
Boys Basketball Club Sets Fundraising Plan
The boys basketball club met Saturday to discuss raising money to cover the team's expenses.
Supt. Smith Makes Business Trip to Richland Springs
Supt. Smith traveled to Richland Springs on Saturday on a business trip to discuss local operations and potential partnerships.
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Supt. Smith
Richland Springs
Seventh Grade Beats St Joseph's 11 to 2 in Baseball
The seventh grade baseball team defeated St. Joseph's School 11 to 2. Strong offensive surge and solid pitching highlight the victory for the local team.
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St. Joseph’s
Carnival Invitation At The Schoolhouse
An invitation to a schoolhouse carnival on October 31 is extended with regret at not seeing invitees. Miss Ida Kurtz of Wharton visited the Frank Cinadr home last week.
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Ida Kurtz of
Wharton
Frank Cinadr
Speedy Workers Hold Friday Morning Meeting
The Speedy Workers held their regular meeting Friday morning October 18. The program committee presented an entertaining program and many members wore their badges, with hope for more badge wear at the next meeting.
Miss Theresa Martinka Visiting At Cinadr Home
Miss Theresa Martinka of El Campo is visiting at the Frank Cinadr home for a short stay.
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Theresa Martinka
el Campo
Frank Cinadr
Club Organized with Elected Officers and Motto
The club announces its formation with officers James Jaeggli as president Harvey Louis Fehrenkamp as vice president Maxine Bergfeld as treasurer Doris Arnim as secretary Arnold Papacet as press reporter. The group adopts the motto A quitter never wins, a winner never quits and colors red, white and blue.
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James Jaeggli
Harvey Louis Fehrenkamp
Maxine Bergfeld
Doris Arnim
Arnold Papacet
Moulton P.T.A. Holds Fathers Night Meeting
The Moulton Parent-Teacher Association met in the school auditorium on Friday night October 18 with many fathers attending. The fifth grade under Miss Bernice Knape presented a program. Mrs. Sam Jaeggli read the Standard of Excellence, and Miss Anita Richter read the Constitution and By-Laws. Mr. A. J. Elster spoke on the origin of the association. Plans were made for a Halloween carnival October 31. The second grade received a book and the sixth grade a picture for most parents present. The meeting adjourned.
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Moulton
Parent-Teacher Association
Bernice Knape
Sam Jaeggli
Anita Richter
A. J. Elster
Hallowe’en
No Radio Stations In Greece Reported
A note claims Greece has no radio stations and cites other statistics about U S electricity use and a dam project. It mentions a school event titled Take a trip around the world at the schoolhouse on October 31 and updates Adolph Rebecek’s mailing address from Shiner Route 3 to Moulton Route 2.
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Adolph Rebecek
Moulton Eagle
Shiner
Moulton
Smithville Visitor O. Buescher Seen in Moulton
O. Buescher of Smithville was a business visitor in Moulton Thursday of last week.
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O. Buescher
Smithville
Moulton
Fehrenkamp and Franke Family Visit Shiner Relatives
Mr Victor O Fehrenkamp and family and Miss Tillie Franke visited Shiner relatives last Thursday in a brief family gathering reported by local sources.
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Victor O. Fehrenkamp
Tillie Franke
Shiner
Frank K Meyer Sells Northern Town Lot to Frank Machart Sr
Last week Frank K Meyer sold his northern town property to Frank Machart Sr. The transaction transfers ownership of the parcel in the upper section of town to Machart.
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Frank K. Meyer
Frank Machart
Jaeggli Family Visits Brenham on Sunday
Mr and Mrs Rudolph Jaeggli Mr and Mrs Fidwin Jaeggli Mrs Erwin Oehl and Sam Jaeggi Jr visited Brenham Sunday in a family gathering that drew relatives and friends.
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Rudolph Jaeggli
Fidwin Jaeggli
Erwin Oehl
Sam Jaeggi, Jr
Brenham
Smiths Called to Richland Springs After Brother-in-Law’s Death
Supt and Mrs W E Smith traveled to Richland Springs on Tuesday due to the death of Mrs Smith’s brother, prompting a family gathering and funeral arrangements.
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W. E. Smith
Richland Springs
Oak Grove Principal Joins The Eagle Subscription List
Mr. M. J. Hinch, principal of Oak Grove School, called at our office on Tuesday and had his name enrolled on The Eagle's subscription list.
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M. J. Hinch
Oak Grove
Eagle
Social Guests Visit Mrs Leona Merrem in Texas
Mr and Mrs D M White and E T Merrem of San Antonio and Willie Merrem of Schulenburg joined Mrs Leona Merrem as guests in her home last Sunday.
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D. M. White
E.T. Merrem
San Antonio
Willie Merrem
Schulenburg
Leona Merrem
Lorena Smith Hosts 12th Birthday Party
Lorena Ruth Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs F C Smith, entertained a party of friends after school on Monday for her 12th birthday. Games were played and refreshments served.
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Lorena Ruth Smith
F. C. Smith
Carnival Night At The Schoolhouse
A Halloween event invites attendance at the Schoolhouse on October 31 at 7 30 P M. The notice highlights a carnival night for the community with no additional details.
Mueller Family Visit Highlights Houston Man in Milton
Mr. William H. Mueller and his family from Houston spent Sunday in Milton visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Mueller.
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William H. Mueller
Houston
Moulton Sunday
H. F. Mueller
Langs Visit Emil Lang Home Near Moulton
Mr and Mrs Henry Lang and their son from Schulenburg spent Monday in the Emil Lang hammer home near Moulton.
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Henry Langhammer
of Schulenburg
Emil Langhammer
Moulton
Claiss School Box Supper Nets Over Seventeen Dollars
The Claiss school held a box supper on Wednesday October 16 and netted over 17 dollars. Miss Leona Borrer of Waelder taught at the school.
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Claiss
Leona Borrer
Waelder
Editor and wife accept Wilson County Fair season ticket
The editor and his wife acknowledge receiving a season ticket to attend the Wilson County Fair in Floresville this week. The fair will close Saturday night.
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Wilson County
Floresville
Sam Jaeggli Jr Celebrates 7th Birthday Party
Sam Jaeggli Jr the son of Dr and Mrs Sam Jaeggli entertained many of his little classmates on Wednesday afternoon October 16 for his seventh birthday anniversary. Outdoor games were played and refreshments served.
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Sam Jaeggli, Jr
Sam Jaeggli
Werner couple visits Johnson City to see Dietschke
Mr and Mrs F J Werner of Johnson City arrived Saturday to spend several days with her father Joseph A Dietschke. Mr Werner serves as treasurer of Blanco county and the couple also made a pleasant office courtesy call during their visit.
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F. J. Werner
Johnson City
Joseph A. Dietschke
Werner
Blanco County
Public Speaking And Free Dance At Hermann Park Hall
The Hermann Park Verein and the Moulton Chamber of Commerce host public speeches on vital community issues at Hermann Park Hall on Saturday night October 26 starting at 8. After talks by Carnation Milk Products Company representatives on the dairy industry and Prof. C R Hinci of Sweet Home on poultry, a free old time dance follows. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Hermann Park Verein
Moulton Chamber of Commerce
Hermann Park Hall
Carnation Milk Products Company
C. R. Hinci
Sweet Home
Old Moulton Community Notices Reflect Moves and Visits
Mr and Mrs J B Delk and children visited at the Sam B Johnson home on Sunday with Mrs Hazel Johnson returning from Bay City. Bay City visitors included Henry Johnson Leo John and Charlie Granskeeter. Herbert Neeley from San Marcos visited his grandmother Mrs J T Lockwell. Mrs Joe Laqua sold her place to John Mikulencak and moved to George von Linnen’s. Miss Mary Luksovsky moved to LaGrange to stay with Mrs J G Guenther. White Fulkerson and family spent days in Muldoon with his parents P A Helms and family moved to Filatonia to enter the produce business. Reporter.
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Henry Johnson
Leo John
Charlie Granskeeter
Bay City
Sam B. Johnson
Herbert Neeley
San Marcos
J. T. Lockwell
Joe Laqua
John Mikulencak
George von Linnen
Mary Luksovsky
LaGrange
J. G. Guenther
White Fulkerson
Muldoon
Annual Fall Goods Sale Ad by Rud Jaeggli & Bro
A half page ad in this issue of The Eagle promotes Rud Jaeggli & Bro. annual sale of fall goods. The notice highlights discounts and invites shoppers to visit the store for seasonal offerings.
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The
Eagle
Rud, Jaeggli & Bro
Miss Alice von Lienen Returns From Hallettsville Visit
Miss Alice von Lienen has returned from Hallettsville where she visited her sister Mrs. Richard Meitzen.
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Alice von Lienen
Hallettsville
Mrs
Richard Meitzen
Texas asphalt order shapes long term supply deal
Helping To Build Texas Italy has secured 100 000 tons of asphalt annually for ten years with initial shipments begun at Uvalde. The material will top roads Caesar built 2000 years ago. Temple’s new municipal building near October dedication costs 200 000. A Grand Saline salt dome project expects 100 000 tons yearly, enough salt for 7000 years. Ellis County farmer H A McAlphin reports net 8 to 9 dollars per cow monthly from 35 cows. San Antonio adopts license fees on gasoline pumps oil stations water hose and air hose in filling stations using city sidewalks, affecting about 2600 stations.
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Italy
Texas Asphalt Company
Uvalde
Caesar
Grand Saline
van Zandt County
San Antonio
Texas Tops Nation in Oil Output as July Rebounds
Texas resumes lead among oil states with a daily average of 872,900 barrels, over 50,000 more than June. California ranks second, Oklahoma third in the national production standings.
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Texas
California
Oklahoma
Kouba and Simper Wed at St. Joseph’s Moulton
Jim Kouba and Mies Bessie Simper, popular near Henkhaus, were married at St. Joseph’s church in Moulton on Monday morning with Rev. Joseph Kopp performing the ceremony.
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Jim Kouba
Mies
Bessie Simper
Henkhaus
St. Joseph's Church
Moulton
Joseph Kopp
Salge Koenig and Koenig family attend wedding
Salge Koenig Mr and Mrs Frank Koenig Jr and Franz Koenig attended the wedding of Benjamin Salge to Miss Henritta Koenig at Fiore s ville Tuesday. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Koenig Sr former residents of the Moulton section.
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Frank Koenig
Franz Koenig
Benjamin Salge
Henritta Koenig
Fioresville
Moulton Section
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Patek Orchestra
Starry-Peter
Moulton Public School News
Legion
First State Bank OF
Moulton P.T. A. News
Greece
United States
Old Moulton
J. B. Delk
Hazel Johnson
Temple
H. A. McAlphin
Ellis County
Kouba-Simper
Merchants State Bank
Community Bank
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