Central Power and Light Cuts Electric Rates in Texas Towns
J B Wilson of C P and L reports annual customer savings of 42947189 dollars across South and Southwest Texas in 1934 1935. In 148 towns, residential rates drop to 3 cents per kWh and full use rates to 2 or 1 cent per kWh. The simplified sliding scale eliminates room count and demand, encouraging greater usage and improved lighting.
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Central Power and Light Company
Texas
J. B. Wilson
Moulton
Wilson
Houston Woman Visits Hometown in Moulton
Miss Alice Arnim of Houston visited home folks in Moulton on Sunday. Marvin Merrem left Tuesday for Seguin to attend Texas Lutheran College.
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Alice Arnim
Houston
Moulton
Marvin Merrem
Seguin
Texas Lutheran College
Lavaca County Fair Draws Thousands in Lavaca County
The Lavaca County Fair was held in Hallettsville on September 5 6 and 7. Thousands attended the three day event with the parade featuring the Moulton High School and American Legion bands. Governor James V Allred rode in a covered wagon and spoke along with Judge Critz of the State Supreme Court. Gus Strauss introduced the governor.
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Lavaca
Hallettsville
Moulton High School
Moulton American Legion
James V. Allred
Legion
Gus. Strauss
Judge Critz
State Supreme Court
Farmers Trip Postponed by Heavy Rains
Due to heavy rainfall the delegation of farmers and business men did not travel to Brenham on Wednesday to inspect soil conservation work. Weather permitting, the trip will be rescheduled for Wednesday, September 18.
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Brenham
Wilson Family Reunion in Luling Draws 82 Attendees
The J. Wilson family of Luling held a reunion at Fentress on Sunday with 82 participants. J.B. Wilson and his son from Moulton attended along with other relatives. Refreshments were served and attendees enjoyed a delightful time.
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J. Wilson
Luling
Fentress
J.B. Wilson and Son of
Moulton
Firemen's Bazaar Canvassing Garners Town Support
The soliciting committee for the firemen's bazaar began town canvassing this week. They seek donations from all citizens and invite rural friends to help with cotton or cash. Donations may be left at the Central Power and Light Company office or Edwin A Jaeggli poultry store. All gifts are gratefully received.
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Central Power and Light Company
Edwin A. Jaeggli
Confederate Veterans Annual Reunion in Amarillo Ends
The Confederate veterans adjourned their annual reunion in Amarillo last week and plan to reunite in 1935 at Shreveport Louisiana. General Harry Renee Lee of Nashville Tennessee was elected commander in chief.
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Confederate Veterans
Amarillo
Shreveport
Louisiana
Harry Renee Lee
Nashville
Tennessee
American Legion Elects Commander
The American Legion Department of Texas elected Ernest S. Goen of Tyler as state commander for the coming year at its Dallas convention last week.
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American Legion
Department of Texas
Dallas
Ernest S. Goen
Tyler
Merchant Retires From Business in Moulton
F. Biehunke, Sr., a pioneer merchant of Moulton, retires and rents his building to Piggly Wiggly Corporation. The new firm will open for business soon.
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F. Biehunke, Sr
Moulton
Piggly Wiggly Corporation
Boehm Pilat Wedding at St. Joseph’s Church
A wedding was solemnized at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Tuesday morning September 10. Rev. Joseph Kopp united Louis Boehm and Miss Emily Pilat in marriage. The couple are from Boursville with families noting their prominence and friends extending best wishes for happiness.
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Joseph Kopp
Louis Boehm
Emily Pilat
Fred Pilat
Boursville
Obituary: J. R. Matula Dies at 70 in Moulton
J R Matula age 70 years 6 months 21 days died at home in Moulton at 8 30 Wednesday night. Funeral from the home Friday at 9 with services at St Josephs Church. Interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Survived by widow two children Ed Matula of San Antonio and Mrs Joe Wagner of Moulton eight grandchildren.
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J. R. Matula
Moulton
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Moulton Catholic Cemetery
Ed. Matula
San Antonio
Joe Wagner
Senator Huey P. Long Buried After Louisiana Death
Senator Huey P. Long of Louisiana died Tuesday from bullet wounds inflicted at the Louisiana State House. The assassination occurred Sunday night, shocking the nation. He leaves three children.
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United States
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Dr. Weis
Lousiana State House
Senator Long
Moulton Schools Open 1935-36 Session Amid Large Attendance
Both the Sam and Will Moore Institute and St. Joseph's School in Moulton opened the 1935-36 scholastic year Monday morning with a large number of pupils present.
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Moulton
Sam and Will Moore Institute
St. Joseph’s School
Local Produce Dealer Buys 9-Pound Hen for $1538
Edwin A. Jaeggli, a local produce dealer, bought a hen from Fritz Eilert last Saturday that weighed 9 pounds. The hen sold for 17 cents per pound, totaling $1,538. The deal prompts the quip there is money in poultry.
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Edwin A. Jaeggli
Fritz Eilert
Flatonia Fair Opens for 23rd Annual Event
Flatonia's 23rd annual Fair opened Thursday and runs through Sunday. The fair starts daily at 2 30 P M with a nightly dance. A cheerful invitation urges readers to spend a day in neighboring town during the event.
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Flatonia
Catholic School Club Meeting Set for September 16
The Catholic School Club announces a meeting on Monday September 16 at 2 30 PM in the Parish Hall All members are urged to attend.
Cotton Receipts at Moulton Reach 2623 Bales
Cotton receipts in Moulton totaled 2623 bales through Wednesday night September 11, reflecting ongoing market activity.
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Moulton
Robert Miles Johnson Dies in Shiner at 20
Robert Miles Johnson died at 8:10 Friday night in Shiner after a brief illness from appendicitis. He was 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam B. Johnson of Old Moulton, member of Old Moulton Baptist Church, with funeral and burial in Molton Public Cemetery. Survived by five sisters and five brothers and many relatives who attended the service and visitation. The Eagle extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Robert Miles Johnson
Shiner
Moulton Public
J. G. Grant
Luling
Ray Hull
Monroe Cruiss
Victor Fishbeck
Norman Cooper
Alfred
Frankie Filipp
Sam B. Johnson
Old Moulton
Old
Moulton
Mary
Dave Steubing
Fred Steubing
J. B. Halliburton
Estella Beal
Waesder
W. J. Steubing
Jake Steubing
Bell Steubing
Charlie Marschot
Nepal
Birth Announcements for Pavlas and Smithey Families
Baby Mary Ann born to Mr and Mrs Frank Pavlas on August 9. John Rayman named for son born to Mr and Mrs John Smithey on August 25.
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Frank Pavlas
Mary Ann
John Smithey
John Rayman
Social visits span Crystal City to Wharton in week
Mrs H S Richardson of Crystal City visits at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Cinadi. Mr and Mrs H J Willberg visited in Alice Corpus Christi El Campo and Wharton the past week. Armin Puck and sister Consuello of San Antonio spent weekend in Moulton renewing acquaintances. Frank Maresh Frank Rothbauer Frank and Louis Meyer returned from Kerrville where they helped remodel a house for Joe Meyer.
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H. S. Richardson
Crystal City
Frank Cinadi
H. J. Willberg
Alice
Corpus Christi
el Campo
Wharton
Armin Puck
Miss Consuello
San Antonio
Moulton
Frank Maresh
Frank Rothbauer
Frank and
Louis Meyer
Kerrville
Joe Meyer
Moulton Family Moves to Seguin
Mr W A Bergfeld and family left for Seguin on Friday to reside. They lived in Moulton for thirteen years and made many friends. Bergfeld accepted work at the Ford plant in Seguin and Miss Maxine joined the Bergfeld Drug Company. Miss Virginia will teach near Waelder. Friends extend best wishes to the family.
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W. A. Bergfeld
Seguin
Moulton
Bergfeld
Ford
Maxine
Bergfeld Drug Company
Virginia
Waelder
Baptisms In Breslau And Near Moulton Church
Wilbur Willie Loewe, son of Mr and Mrs Willie Loewe of Breslau, was baptized at the Lutheran parsonage with Rev A H Falkenberg officiating. Sponsors included Mr and Mrs Alvin Spies and others. Otto Louis Anton Moeller, son of Mr and Mrs Edmund Moeller near Moulton, was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev Falkenberg officiating. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Anton Moeller and Otto Zimmermann.
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Wilbur Willie Loewe
Willie Loewe
Breslau
A. H.falkenberg
Alvin Spies
Antonio Henrichs
Hugo Loewe
McDaniel Henrichs
Edmund Jr
Otto Louis Anton Moeller
Edmund Moeller
Near Moulton
Zion’s Lutheran Church
A. H. Falkenberg
Anton Moeller
Otto Zimmermann
Lavaca County Names New Home Demonstrator
Miss Estacia Morgan of Lo Fens, Texas, assumed duties as Lavaca County home demonstrator on September 1, succeeding Miss Della Pfluger who resigned to take a similar post in Wharton County. Pfluger had led home demonstration work in the county since May 1, 1933.
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Estacia Morgan
Lo Fens
Texas
Lavaca County
Della Pfluger
Wharton County
Miss Pfluger
Oak Grove Builds New Teacherage
The Oak Grove School patrons completed a fine new teacherage to improve their school plant. John C. Mueller and his carpenters erected the building.
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Oak Grove
John C. Mueller
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Gonzales, Texas
Boehm Pilat
Catholic School Club
Robert Johnson
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