Liberty Day Observance In Moulton Schools
Liberty Day activities closed Moulton schools Wednesday afternoon with patriotic speeches at the opera house by M N Lyons Slatonia County Judge Green and Marcus Schwartz Hallettsville. County Attorney Stavinoha introduced the speakers as crowds applauded. The second Liberty Loan campaign ends Saturday October 27 with bonds available in smaller denominations at 4 percent interest payable semi annually.
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Moulton
Opera House
M N. Lyons
Slatonia
Green
Marcus Schwartz
Hallettsville
C. L. Stavinoha
Lavaca
Bryan to Speak in Houston on Food Conservation
William Jennings Bryan will address a Houston audience Monday October 29 on food conservation. The famed orator known as the great commoner travels to promote agriculture and wartime food programs.
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William Jennings’ Bryan
the Great Commoner
Houston
Robert Fitzsimmons Dies in Chicago at 55
Former world champion heavyweight boxer Robert Fitzsimmons died in Chicago on October 22. He was born in England fifty five years ago.
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Robert Fitzsimmons
Chicago
Fitzsimmons
England
Miss Margaret Wilson to Sing in San Antonio Benefit
Miss Margaret Wilson daughter of President Wilson will perform in San Antonio on November 23 to support the war relief fund. It marks her first appearance in Texas.
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Margaret Wilson
President Wilson
San Antonio
War Relief Fund
Miss Wilson
Texas
Government seeks stenographers for Washington jobs
Uncle Sam calls thousands of men and women to work as stenographers for various departments in Washington. Salaries for those starting range from 1000 to 1200 dollars per year.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
Governor Proclaims Food Conservation Week
Governor Fosey designated the week starting October 28 as Food Conservation Week and urged all food handlers to sign pledge cards during that period.
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Fosey
McAdoo Warns on Tax to Shield Homes and Liberty
Secretary McAdoo told Dallas that if Americans reject funding for home and national protection, Washington will levy taxes to safeguard them, framing tax as a remedy to self harm and government expense.
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Washington
McAdoo
Dallas
Texas Boy Dan Ghent Safe After Antilles Torpedo
A Texas youth Dan Ghent of sms served as lieutenant commander of the 688 American transport Antilles torpedoed by a German submarine. A telegram to his Belton mother reports he is safe and well as news confirms sixty seven men perished in the sinking.
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Texas
Dan Ghent
Sms
Antilles
Belton
State Highway Department to Mail Motor Vehicle Seals
The Austin office reports seals mailed to all applicants on file for registration while number plates are delayed. Officials stress this will not block enforcement of traffic and highway laws including headlights and related rules.
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Tug State Highway Department
Austin
Pelzel Couple Hosts Family for Natal Day Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Ernst Pelzel entertained relatives and friends Sunday to commemorate Mrs Pelzel both birthday and anniversary. Dainty refreshments were served and enjoyed by all attendees.
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Ernst Pelzel
Mrs. Pelzel
Natal
Three Cent Letter Postage Effective November Second
Washington announces new postal rates with three cent letter postage starting November 2. First class mail will cost one cent per ounce plus the existing rate, written post cards two cents, printed cards at the current rate, and dropped mail treated the same city. Officials estimate revenue gains from the wartime tax measures and the change affects New York and other major cities.
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Washington
New York
Local social notes record numerous visits and travels
Frank Mang of Lockhart and others visited cities such as San Antonio Dallas Houston and Flatonia this week. Residents like Oscar Anders Hilda Schmidt J T Jaengh and William Green attended events in Dallas Shiner Nada Belmont and El Campo. A Lutheran missionary festival in El Campo and a large barbecue at Henk hans followed by a dancing event with 186 tickets highlighted local social activity.
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H. A. Heineke
Lutheran Church
el Campo
Heineke
San Antonio
The Man Who Delivers the Goods
A poetic portrait extols a cheerful traveler who always gets a warm reception wherever he goes. Across towns and deserts, he brings service and relief, contrasting with others hampered by failures, gloom, and reluctance to move. The piece celebrates his cheerful efficiency and the smile he carries.
Baursville Frauen Verein Meeting Notes Donation
The Baursville Frauen Verein met on October 17 with Mrs F J Butschek of Old Moulton. Members sewed and donated 2500 dollars for orphans. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs John Brunkenhoefer on November 7.
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Baursville Frauen Verein
F. J. Butschek
Old Moulton
Verein
John Brunkenhoefer
Local residents travel and church anniversary observations
Dr Guenther and Fritz Fisbeck visited Houston late last week. Eagar Merrem Arthur Wiil berg and Frank Mares came from Camp Travis early this week. Families from Temple traveled home by auto road. A group attended court at Hailettsville this week. Mrs Studeman celebrated a birthday with friends at her home. The Eagle notes German and English services for the four hundredth Reforma tion anniversary at the Lutheran church on October 28 with services at 10 am and 7:45 pm.
Culak School Newsmen Visit Training in San Antonio 1917
Weather turns cool as Otto Heerssen travels to visit a trainee at Vrayis and many families host gatherings across Sundays. The Culak school reports 35 pupils with repeated visits by the Heerssen, Kolar, Reindl, Zavesky, and Hoff families as local residents travel to San Antonio for training and military service.
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Otto Heerssen
Withe
Vrayis
Gas Huff
Wm. Schodde
H Bt. Marburider Fammly
Gid
Hyslothie Oe x Stella
Sil. Er
Mies
Mt ? Uy
Gus. Hoff
Henrietta
Sophie Heerseen
Emma Reindl
Stanislav Kolar
Chas. Zavesky
Mary
Frank Kolar
Joe
Jobo Kolar
San Antonio
John
Jim Reindl
Emma
Frank
Miss Rosie
Ritz Heerssen
Sophie
Chas
Zavesky
P. J. Brom
Milton
Donation to negro industrial school near Hallettsville Texas
George W. Brackenridge of San Antonio sent a hundred dollar check to Prof. William Kilers county superintendent of schools for the benefit of the negro industrial school being established about ten miles above Hallettsville.
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Hallettsville
Texas
George W. Brackenridge
San Antonio
William Kilers
Early Morning Blaze Destroys Farmer Frank Wagoner’s Sty
Fire Tuesday morning destroyed Frank Wagoner’s hog sty in the northern area. Two large sows were fatally burned and had to be killed. Officials suspect embers from nearby ashes starting the blaze.
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Frank Wagoner
Sty
Lavaca County Grand Jury Seeks Sanitation Upgrades
The Lavaca County Grand Jury reports 10 indictments nine felonies and one misdemeanor. It praises county officers, notes no treason cases, and urges immediate sanitary improvements at the poor farm including a modern sick cottage and better ventilation. It also urges separate confinement for white and Black prisoners and thanks District Attorney Holt and County Attorney Stavinoha for assistance.
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M. Kenyon
25Th Judicial District of Texas
Lavaca County
Ace
Court House
Js Il
Holt
Stavinoha
Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein Birthday Tea
Mrs. John L. Jansgen entertained the Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein and friends on October 23 for a birthday anniversary. Attendees enjoyed refreshments including coffee cake and sandwiches in a pleasant afternoon gathering. The next meeting is planned with Mrs. Otto Wlert on November 4.
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John L. Jansgen
Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein
Otto Wlert
Komensky Red Cross auxiliary grows to 213 members
At Sundays meeting the Komensky auxiliary of the American Red Cross increased its membership from 153 to 213. Mrs. Katie Kubenka added 22 new members, Mrs. Mary Olsovsky 6 and Julius Hinck 4. The group rose from 23 at the first meeting to 83 then 153 and finally 213. F. K. Bucek served as secretary.
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Komensky
The
American Red Cross
Katie Kubenka
Mary Olsovsky
Julius Hinck
F. K. Bucek
Sec
Schulenburg Sister Visit to San Antonio and Moulton
Miss Emma Merrem visited her brother in camp at San Antonio about ten days ago and then stayed with her parents near Moulton for a week. She returned to Schulenburg Monday with her sisters Miss Ella Merrem and Miss Sidonia Merrem who will remain a week.
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Emma Merrem
San Antonio
Moulton
Schulenburg
Ella
Sidonia
State Teacher’s Association Meets in Waco Days Ahead
The State Teacher's Association will meet in Waco on November 29, 30 and December 1. Sept. Wm Hilers has been placed on an important committee to discuss the subject Study of Special Educational Problems. John N Riley traded his home place two miles southwest of the city with 321 acres for Sheriff E H Houchins' West End residence and four acres plus other considerations.
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State Teacher's Association
Waco
Wm. Hilers
John N. Riley
E. H. Houchins
J. W. Ragsdale
West End
Hallettsville Herald
Attendance Officials Report Low Absentees Countywide
Miss Annie Howerton says few absentees so far in the county. Teachers must report all absences weekly to Supt. Wm. Eilers as administrative officials monitor school attendance.
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Annie Howerton
Wm. Eilers
August Biedermann Dies at 86 in Cuero
August Biedermann 86 died in Cuero last Wednesday night after health retreat at his son's home. His funeral was held Friday in Catholic Cemetery with Rev. Father Neubert guiding services. Born March 9 1831 in Seiesia Germany he came to Texas in 1880 and lived in Freisburg Smithville near Moulton and finally settled here. Survived by four children August Westhoff Rowena and Mrs Frank Weinetshlaeger.
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August Biedermann
Cuero
Father Neubert
Seiesia
Germany
Texas
Freisburg
Smithville
Moulton
Paul Biedermann
Westhoff
Joe Biedermann
Rowena
Frank Weinetschlaeger
Hermleigh
Bohemian Auxiliary of the Red Cross Organized
A Bohemian Auxiliary of the American Red Cross formed at the opera house Sunday afternoon with sixty nine members. Editor Tesar of Hallettsville delivered an inspiring address. Elected officers include Anton Svo boda as chairman Adolph Vana vice chairman Robert Brandl secretary and Ed Boehm Sr treasurer. The agitating committee features Mesdames Joe Zavesky Ed Boehm Sr Adolph Vana and Messrs A J Darilek F G Havel Joe Kasper and F W Neskorik.
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American Red Cross
Opera House
Tesar
Hallettsville
Anton Svoboda
Adolph Vana
Robert Brandl
Ed. Boehm
Joe Zavesky
A.J. Darilek
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George Baur
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Viasta Marik
Bert Mooning
Belmont
Gonzales County
F. G. Daehne
Nada
Colorado County
Charles Riske
Sweet Home
N. C. Meyer
William Peter
Mre. Smith
Halletsville
City
J. T. Jaeggli
John Bucek
Bucek
Federal Court
Henkhans
Henry Paulus
Hallowe’en Entertainment
Moulton School Club
J. Guenther
Fritz Fisbeck
Eagar Merrem
Arthur Wiilberg
Frank Mares
Camp Travis
F. T. Fehrenkamp
John Giesbere
Elizabeth Fehrenkamp
Temple
Adolph Baur
J. G. Bohnenkamp
Ed. O. Arnim
John Faltisek
William Brosch
Ed Anderle
Hailettsville
Hol. Studeman
Mrs. Studeman
Culak School
Grand Jury Report
Komensky News
Amalie Slovak
Children of
Joe Lyster
Pear MoultSr
WSS VP
Witting
St. Anthony
Breslau
Prasek
Bohemian
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