American Legion Ninth District Holds Convention
The American Legion Posts and Auxiliary of the Ninth Texas District held their convention at Schulenburg with several thousand in attendance. The event featured speeches by William McCraw and department officials, entertainment by four bands, a barbecue dinner, and a massed 67 piece band concert. LaGrange was chosen as the next convention city.
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American Legion
Ninth Texas District
Schulenburg
Carl Huser
New Braunfels
Austin
Moulton
the Legion Auxiliary
Ed. Kyle
Frank Bioggone
Department
LaGrange
Geier-Merrem Post
Ad. Windel
Edwin Knesek
Frank Meyer
Ed.Kubicek
Anton Tupa
Fred F. Fehrenkamp
Victor O. Fehrenkamp
Edmund Woehler
Tax Collector Here October 29 and 30
Tax Assessor-Collector E. A. Turk and deputies will be in Moulton Friday and Saturday October 29 and 30 to collect state and county taxes for the current year.
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E. A. Turk
Moulton
One Cent Sale Announced by Kotzebue Drug Company
The Kotzebue Drug Company proclaims a one cent sale starting Monday November 1 and lasting through the week. A large display ad appears on the last page of this week's Eagle.
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Kotzebue Drug Company
Eagle
Mansfield to Speak at Armistice Day in Texas City
Congressman J. J. Mansfield of Columbus will be the principal speaker at the Armistice Day ceremony in Texas City on November 11. The event is sponsored by the American Legion Post of Texas City.
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J. J. Mansfield
Columbus
Texas City
American Legion Post
Plymouth Shows New 1938 Model At Kular Motor Sales
New Plymouth dealers at Kular Motor Sales displayed the 1938 Plymouth model on Saturday attracting many visitors to view the car.
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Kular
Boy Scouts Head to Austin for Area Circus
The Moulton Boy Scout organization departs today for Austin to attend the area wide Boy Scout Circus. Names on the roster include Biehunko family members, Fehrenkamp relatives, Bevan siblings, Batey and others. Local residents Miss Iola Koester starts work in Schulenburg and Eddie Heyer joins J W Petrash’s American Cafe. Several residents visit Bryan and Brenham, with others spending time in San Antonio.
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Moulton Boy Scout
Austin
Eugene Biehunko
Ed. Biehunko, Jr
Taylor Biehunko
Victor Fehrenkamp, Jr
Gordon Wells Fehrenkamp
Fred Fehrenkamp, Jr
Victor J. Bevan
Frank C. Bevan
Willie Charles Batey
Edward Henry Fehrenkamp
Alvin Moeller
Willie Pundt
Harold Knape
Darilek Family Visited San Antonio Sunday
Judge and Mrs. A J Darilek and daughter Miss Marjorie spent Sunday in San Antonio with Allen Darilek.
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Tom Tousek
Sam Jaeggli
Stella Darilek
San Antonio
A. J. Darilek
Miss Marjorie
Allen Darilek
Papacek Family Visit Ties Texas City Kin
Mr and Mrs Leroy Papacek of Texas City visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Papacek Saturday and Sunday.
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Leroy Papacek
Texas City
Joe Papacek
Papacek Family Visits Valencia Papacek in San Marcos
Mrs. Joe Papacek and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Papacek along with Robert Saliger visited Miss Valencia Papacek in San Marcos on Saturday.
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Joe Papacek
Leroy Papacek
Robert Saliger
Miss Valencia Papacek
San Marcos
Meitzen Family Visits von Lienen Home in Moulton
Mr W R Meitzen and family of Bandera spent the past weekend in Moulton visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs George von Lienen.
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W. R. Meitzen
Bandera
Moulton
George von Lienen
Jaeggli Family Visit to Austin on Sunday
Mr and Mrs J T Jaeggli spent Sunday in Austin with their children Miss Annie Laurie Miss Dorothy Jean and James Jaeggli all traveling together for the day their outing noted in local social columns.
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J. T. Jaeggli
Austin
Annie Laurie
Dorothy Jean
James Jaeggli
Janszens and Nolkempers Visit Emil Janszen Home
Mr and Mrs Otto Janszen and their son and Mr and Mrs August Nolkemper and their son spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Emil Janszen in a family gathering.
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Otto Janszen
August Nolkemper
Emil Janszen
Mayor and Mrs Fehrenkamp attend Gonzales County Fair
Mayor and Mrs Fehrenkamp and Mrs Erna Kotzebue attended the Gonzales County Fair and Pecan Exposition in Gonzales on Tuesday. The fair continues through Saturday.
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F. T. Fehrenkamp
Erna Kotzebue
Gonzales County
Gonzales
Cotton Goal Cuts 2,000,000 Acres for Next Year
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration lowers the 1938 cotton crop goal by two million acres to 29,000,000 acres. Secretary Wallace approved the change, citing the unusually large harvest this year. The goal will be divided by area and farm, with growers limited to their share to qualify for payments.
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Washington
AAA
Wallace
The
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Oder
Ladies Auxiliary Announces November 3 Program
The Ladies Auxiliary of Geier-Merrem Post No 392 American Legion lists its program for Tuesday November 3. An audience sing along led by Chaplain Se Peerer ks, recitations by Edith Picha and James Baros, a home on range children segment with Ethel Josephine Wagner, and a guitar solo by Irene Kubicek.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary of
Geier- Merrem
American Legion
Peerer
Edith Picha
Ethel Josephine Wagner
Farmers Meeting Friday Afternoon in Hallettsville
A group of farmers from Lava County and neighboring counties will meet in Hallettsville on Friday October 29 at 1 PM to discuss farm legislation.
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Lavaca
Hallettsville
Fire Dept Responds to Kitchen Oil Fire Near Moulton
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department rushed to the Henry Butschek residence east of town Wednesday night about 7 15 o clock where an oil container in the kitchen ignited. Firefighters extinguished the blaze before any damage occurred.
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Moulton
Henry Butschek
Simper Buys Kieshnik Farm West Of Highway
Frank Simper Jr purchases the Kieshnik place west of the highway and will occupy the parcel shortly.
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Simper
Frank Simper, Jr
Kieshnik Place
Dierschke Mican Wedding Held at St Joseph Moulton
Miss Evelyn Dietschke wed Eddie Mican in a Tuesday morning ceremony at St. Joseph Catholic Church Moulton. Rev Joseph Kopp officiated. The celebration included a dinner, dance at Herman Park hall, and the couple planned to live on the Frank Hollub farm near Brown School.
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Moulton
Evelyn Dietschke
Eddie Mican
Joseph Kopp
Rudolph Ripper
Schulenburg
Frank Sedlar
Shiner
Joe Dietschke
Charlesican
Witting
Herman Park Hall
Y. X. Cowboys
Mrs. Mican
Frank Hollub
Brown School
New 1938 Chevrolet Model Display At Local Show
The New Chevrolet John Chevrolet Company Saturday showcased the 1938 model Chevrolet. The car drew many visitors who admired its design and features.
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John Chevrolet Company
Chevrolet
Boys join CCC veterans Edward Batey and others
Several local youths joined the Civilian Conservation Corps last week joining Edward Batey Edward Patterson Leroy Meiserschlaeger Milton Kubena and John Narada in the program, expected to serve on public works projects.
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Edward Batey
Edward Petrash
Leroy Meiserschlaeger
Milton Kubena
John Narada
Civilian Conservation Corps
Halloween Dance at Herman Park Hall
A Halloween Dance will be held at Herman Park Hall Sunday night October 31 sponsored by the Moulton Parent-Teacher Association. Havlik’s orchestra will provide the music with proceeds to benefit the PTA. Come out and dance to your hearts’ delight and contribute to a worthy cause.
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Herman Park Hall
Moulton
Parent- Teacher Association
Havlik
P.T. A
Moulton Mules Defeat Shiner Team In Local Baseball
The Moulton Mules sophomores beat Shiner Ludmila Academy 8 to 2 here last Thursday afternoon. Earlier they traveled to Shiner to defeat Shiner High School 6 to 5 on Tuesday.
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Moulton Mules
Shiner Ludmila Academy
Shiner
Shiner High School
Addition to Louis Pietsch Filling Station Completed
An addition to the Louis Pietsch Filling Station was completed last week, expanding the service area and facilities for customers. The project broadens gasoline and service options at the existing station.
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Louis Pietsch
Butschek Kalacny Wedding Held in Shiner Church
George Butschek and Miss Mary Kalacny were married at the Catholic Church in Shiner Monday morning. Bridesmaids included Eleonor Butschek Eleanora Kalacny and Bessie Miculka. Groomsmen were Manuel Hinck Edgar Butschek and Jerry Kalaeny. A light breakfast and a sumptuous dinner followed, with a brief wedding trip planned. Mary Kalacny, daughter of Frank and Kalacny, wore white brocaded taffeta and rose bouquet, graduate of St Ludmilla class of 1936. George Butschek son of Henry and Mary Butschek, graduate of Sam and Will Moore Institute class of 1934.
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George Butschek
Mary Kalacny
Shiner
Netardus
Elenor Butschek
Eleanora Kalacny
Bessie Miculka
Manuel Hinck
Edgar Butschek
Jerry Kalaeny
Edgar Butsches
Frank Kalacny
St. Ludmilla’s Academy
Moulton Volunteer Fire Dept Meets Monday Night
The monthly meeting of the Moulton Volunteer Fire Department will be held at the American Legion Monday night November 1 beginning at 7 30 o clock. All members should attend.
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Moulton Volunteer Fire Department
American Legion
Boehm's Sona Fiftieth Anniversary Sale Closes Saturday
Boehm's Sona Fiftieth Anniversary Sale ends Saturday after running several weeks. Shoppers are invited to visit for weekend bargains with a large display ad on the Eagle's last page.
Pieper Place Sold In Moore Avenue Transfer
Tuesday a deal made R. B. Papacek became owner of Mrs Louise Pieper place on Moore avenue. The consideration was not announced.
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R. B. Papacek
Louise Pieper
Moore Avenue
Parking Lanes Marked by City Marshal Wach tendorf
City Marshal William D Wach tendorf marks off parking spaces around town this week to regulate curb use and improve traffic flow.
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Wm. D. Wachtendorf
Yoakum Fire Dept Holds Annual Banquet With Neighbors
The Yoakum Fire Department hosted its annual banquet at the station with attendees from nearby towns. The Yoakum band played prior to the event, Henry S. Paulus urged funds for a better station, and the Ladies Auxiliary managed the cats as guests enjoyed barbecue. Moulton attendees included Chief W. H. Pundt, Edmund Kram, and O. F. Knape.
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Yoakum Fire Department
Yoakum Band
Henry S. Paulus
Moulton
W. H. Pundt
Edmund Kram
O. F. Knape
Texas Lutheran College Homecoming Celebrations Planned
Texas Lutheran College Seguin schedules homecoming for November 5 and 6 with royal court coronation, a Clifton Junior College football game, Alma Mater Day open house, Alumni Convocation, reunions, carnival, band concert, Alumni Banquet, and a performance of The Million-Dollar Butler. Enrollment up 20 percent and intercollegiate football reestablished.
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Texas Lutheran College
Seguin
Royal Court
Clifton Junior College
Rad. R. Willmann
Alumni Association
Allred to Dedicate Gonzales Memorial
Governor James V. Allred will deliver the principal address at the dedication of the new Memorial building in Gonzales. The ceremony is set for Saturday morning October 30 with local patriotic chapters hosting an open house in the afternoon and an impressive program planned.
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Gonzales
James V. Allred
Tax Collection Rate in New Braunfels Survey
A. D. Nahn reports that New Braunfels ad valorem tax collections average 93 percent for the past year, with a decade survey showing an average 98 percent collection rate. The findings reflect persistent high compliance in the city's tax program.
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New Braunfels
Texas
A. D. Nahn
Nahn
Legion Meeting Tuesday Night
The regular Geier- Merrem Post No 392 American Legion meeting will be held at the hall Tuesday night November 2 starting at the usual time. All members urged to attend.
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Geier- Merrem Post No. 392
American Legion
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H. R. Clark
L.B. Hofer
Victoria
William McCraw
Gus, Rusnekl
Mansfield
Plymouth
Iola Koester
Eddie Heyer
J. W. Petrash
American Cafe
Mrs
Rud. Jaeggli
Johnnie Lewis Jaeggli
Bryan
Brenham
Doris .Arnim
E. O. Arnim
Lydia Koester
Marietta Gerhold
Donald Bunting
P.I. A
Hermann Park Hall
Havlik’s
P.T.A
Ladies’ Auxiliary
James Baros
Irene Kubicek
Dierschke
Walter Dowgle Dierschke
Ganado
Shirley Marie Diersch’e
Regina Mican
Elvira Haas
Goliad
Sylvia Mitchon
Sylvia Gertner
Bennie Dietschke
Joe Cinadh
Halle
CCC
Butschek
Kalacny
Sam and Will Moore Institute
Fire Department
Pieper Place
National Guard Armory
Waelder
Bill Cornelson
L. 141St Infantry
Texas Lutheran College Homecoming
Allred
Legion Meeting
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