Lavaca County Fair Closes After Four Days of Celebration
The Lavaca county free fair in Hallettsville ended Sunday night after four days of crowds and events. A parade opened the fair with Congressman Mansfield as speaker, Centennial Day observed, a Confederate monument dedication by T O Walton of A and M College, Kiddies parade on Saturday, firemen's day on Sunday, and 28 teams competing in races. Milestone time 17.2 seconds by Moulton's team noted. Exhibits from across the county highlighted the event under Hallettsville Trades Day Association sponsorship.
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Lavaca County
Hallettsville
Congressman Mansfield
T. O. Walton
A. & M. College
Moulton
The
Hallettsville Trades Day Association
Moulton Ladies' Aid Society Holds September Meeting
The Lutheran Ladies' Aid Society met September 8 with committees named for Sick Membership Flower and Serving activities. Visitors included Miss Adela Cordes Miss Maker Liche and Mrs. Edward Marburger. Next meeting set for October 1.
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Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Pietsch
Edwin Pundt
D. Fisbeck
Ida Butscheck
W.K. Richter
Wm. Hillmer
Otto Riske
Charles Riske
Adela Cordes
Taylor
Edward Marburger
Shine
Girl Injured as Runaway Mower Passes Over Girl
Schulenburg Texas September 15 Miss Addie Wunderlich 17 daughter of Mr and Mrs Jos Wunderlich Freyburg section received severe injury to her right leg and bruises when she attempted to stop a runaway team hitched to a mowing machine and the mower passed over her body
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Schulenburg
Texas
Addie Wunderlich
Jos. Wunderlich
Freyburg
Flatonia Fair Opens With Weekend Run
Flatonia hosts its 24th annual fair opening Thursday and running through Sunday. The Fair Association invites locals to enjoy a day at the event. In other notes Moulton high school enrolls 66 students this year versus 58 last year. Lavaca county Democratic campaign quota is 1 082 dollars with Texas total at 250 000 dollars.
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Flatonia
Moulton
Lavaca County
Texas
Visit the School To Meet Your Childs Teacher
Parents are advised to visit the school to get acquainted with the teacher of their children and to expect a friendly call from the educator expressing appreciation.
Georgia Senator Russell Re-elected Over Talmadge
United States Senator Richard B. Russell Jr. of Georgia, a new deal advocate, defeats Governor Eugene Talmadge, a new deal opponent, by an overwhelming majority.
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United States
Richard B. Russell, Jr
Georgia
Eugene Talmadge
Four candidates named for next Texas House speaker
Emmett Morse of Houston Homer Leonard of McAllen Bullock Hyder of Lewisville and Bob Calvert of Hillsboro are listed as candidates for speaker of the next house of representatives.
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Emmett Morse
Houston
Homer Leonard
McAllen
Bullock Hyder
Lewisville
Bob Calvert
Hillsboro
House of Representatives
PWA Plans 477 New Schoolhouses Across Texas
PWA headquarters announces construction of 477 new schoolhouses in Texas with government funds. New buildings have been or will be erected in 133 counties across the state.
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PWA
Texas
Nebraskans Petition Norris for Senate Re‑election
More than forty thousand Nebraskans sign a petition urging United States Senator George W. Norris to seek another term. Norris, an independent Republican, is known for backing New Deal measures.
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United States
George W. Norris
Norris
Roosevelt Starts Flow From Boulder Dam Powerhouse
President Roosevelt pressed a Washington button to start power flow from the Boulder Dam powerhouse. The 727 foot dam forms the world’s largest man made reservoir, a vast lake benefiting electricity and water supply.
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Boulder Dam
Roosevelt
Washington
Vasek and Schindler Wed in Hallettsville Justice Office
Frank Vasek of Roab Switch and Agnes Schindler of south of town married in Hallettsville by Justice H. W. Strickler. The ceremony took place Monday morning at 10 o clock.
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Hallettsville
Texas
Frank Vasek
Roab Switch
Agnes Schindler
South of Town
Mr and Mrs F C Smith in Austin Visit
Mr and Mrs F C Smith spent Wednesday in Austin accompanying a short social outing with no further details provided.
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Mrs
F. C. Smith
Austin
Kieschnik Visit to Port Lavaca Relatives
Mr and Mrs Ernst Kieschnik visited Port Lavaca relatives Sunday in a brief family outing.
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Ernst Kieschnik
Port Lavaca
County Agent G C King Visits Moulton on Official Business
County Agent G C King of Hallettsville traveled to Moulton on Monday for official duties. He was expected to inspect agricultural programs and meet local leaders to discuss farm extension services and community projects.
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G. C. King of
Mrs. Rudolph Filip and son visit Shiner acquaintance
Mrs. Rudolph Filip and her son Rufus from Shiner spent Tuesday with Mrs. Frank Uilmann, sharing time and hospitality in a local social visit.
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Rudolph Filip
Rufus
Shiner
Frank Uilmann
Dan Darilek Takes Employment in Houston Insurance
Dan Darilek has moved to Houston where he is employed by an insurance company.
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Dan Darilek
Houston
Ellinger Man Vacationing With Fehrenkamp Couple
Jim Koniakovsky of Ellinger spent the past week end in the home of Mr. and Mrs. F T Fehrenkamp.
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Jim Koniakovsky
Ellinger
Mrs. F. T. Fehrenkamp
Port Lavaca Visit By Kubenka Meyer and Mueller Families
Mr. Joe Kubenka and family, Mr. Joe Meyer and family and Rudy Mueller spent Sunday at Port Lavaca. The outing appears to be a casual family excursion with no stated events or outcomes.
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Joe Kubenka
Joe Meyer
Rudy Mueller
Port Lavaca
Bohenkampains and Brunkenhoefer Visit Dallas Expo
Mr and Mrs G J Bohenkamp and Miss Mildred Brunkenhoefer spent last week in Dallas attending the Texas Centennial Exposition.
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G. J. Bohenkamp
Mildred Brunkenhoefer
Dallas
Visit to Capital and Delbert Spear Family in Austin
Mr and Mrs Will Spear and daughter Allyne and Mr and Mrs Joe Schoenfeld visited Delbert Spear of Austin on Wednesday of last week. They also toured the capitol and other places of interest.
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Will Spear
Allyne
Joe Schoenfeld
Delbert Spear
Austin
Capitol
Houston Chronicle Editor Dies at 41
Eugene R. Millis associate editor of the Houston Chronicle died suddenly in his office on Saturday from a heart attack. He is survived by his wife and daughter as the press of the state extends sympathy.
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Eugene R. Millis
The
Houston Chronicle
Delegates Attend 88th Staatsverband Convention in San Antonio
Joe Dietschke and John Rein dl of St. Josephs Verein and Ad Haas of Staatsverband Insurance branch attended the 88th Staatsverband of Texas convention at the Municipal Auditorium San Antonio from September 11 to 13. Mrs John Strieder and Mrs Wenzel Reinde represented the local Christian Mothers Society at the Catholic Women's Union at St Josephs Hall on the same dates.
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Joe Dietschke
John Reindl
St. Joseph
John Strieder
Wenzel Reinde
Christian Mothers’ Society
Catholic Women’s Union
St. Joseph’s Hall
P T A Opens New Term At School House
The first Parent-Teacher Association meeting of the term convened at the school house Friday afternoon with many members and teachers present. A brief business session followed by a social in honor of the teachers featured refreshments and an enjoyable time.
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Parent
Rain Encourages Fall Gardening
Good rains fell through the week with about two inches of precipitation aiding fall gardening now in progress.
Cinadr Joins The Hail Of Returning Patients
John Cinadr who had been on the sick list for some time is up and about again to the delight of his friends and neighbors.
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John Cinadr
Yorktown Visitors Celebrate With Darileks
Mrs M G Becker and Mrs Rufus Becker and their children from Yorktown visited Mr and Mrs Vladimir Darilek on Sunday in a friendly social stop at their home.
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G. Becker
Rufus Becker
Yorktown
Vladimir Darilek
Miss Mildred Brunkenhoefer Visits Bohnenkamps
Miss Mildred Brunkenhoefer of San Antonio spent last week visiting her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. G J Bohnenkamp, according to local social notes.
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Mildred Brunkenhoefer
San Antonio
G. J. Bohnenkamp
Great Southern Life Agent Attends Galveston Banquet
Frank Biehunko Jr an agent for the Great Southern Life Insurance Company was in Galveston Monday for a company banquet and meeting.
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Frank Biehunko, Jr
Great Southern Life Insurance Company
Galveston
Fehrenkamp Family Attends Texas Centennial Exposition
Mr and Mrs Fred F Fehrenkamp and sons Fred Jr and Ozro with Miss Virginia Valenta visited the Texas Centennial Exposition in Dallas last weekend.
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Fred F. Fehrenkamp
Fred Jr
Ozro
Virginia Valenta
Dallas
Darilek Family Weekend Trip to San Antonio and Medina Lake
Mr and Mrs Emil Darilek and children Emil and Loret ta Ada Koenig and Wesley Knape of Moulton plus Mr and Mrs William E Darilek and daughter Jo Anne of Schulenburg spent Sunday in San Antonio Emil and Wesley also attended boat races at Medina Lake in the area
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Emil Darilek
Emil
Lillian Loretta
Ada Koenig
Wesley Knape
Moulton
William E. Darilek
Jo Anne
Schulenburg
San Antonio
Wesley
Medina Lake
Good English Club Formed At Sam and Will Moore Institute
The sixth grade organized a Good English Club with officers: President Marjorie Darilek, secretary Lina Haase, treasurer Norma Zimmermann, counselor James Baros, reporter Victor Fehrenkamp Jr., sponsor Miss Knipling. Meetings set for last Friday each month. Dues five cents monthly. October 2 1 45 PM to 2 30 PM.
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Sam and Will Moore Institute
Marjorie Darilek
Lina Haase
Norma Zimmermann
James Baros
Victor Fehrenkamp, Jr
Miss Knipling
Births Reported Near Moulton
Two births announced near Moulton. Olga, an eight pound girl, born September 3 to Mr and Mrs John Rebecek. Bernice Sophie, an eight pound girl, born September 11 to Mr and Mrs Mike Kutach.
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John Rebecek
Moulton
Olga
Mike Kutach
Bernice Sophie
Mrs. Helms and Grace Preston Visit R. Preston Home
Mrs. D. C. Helms and her son Preston from Alice along with Miss Grace Preston of Houston were recent visitors at the home of R. Preston.
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D. C. Helms
Preston
Alice
Grace Preston
Houston
R. Preston
Subscriptions Offer From Local Newspapers
The Moulton Eagle and the Semi Weekly Farm News offer a combined subscription for $2.50 per year with individual rates of $2.00 for the Eagle and $1.00 for the Farm News. Now is a good time to subscribe.
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Moulton Eagle
Vogt Family Visits Harold Vogt at Fort Sam Houston
Otto Vogt and sons Victor and George and Marvin Merrem spent Friday in San Antonio visiting Harold Vogt who serves with Uncle Sam at Fort Sam Houston and is stationed with theU S Army.
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Otto Vogt
Victor and
George
Marvin Merrem
San Antonio
Harold Vogt
Uncle Sam’s Boys
Fort Sam Houston
Local youth enlists in 15th Field Artillery
Jerome Holub of Route 1 Moulton Texas has enlisted at Dodd Field Texas for the 15th Field Artillery and will be stationed at Fort Sam Houston Texas.
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Jerome Holub
Emil. Holub
Moulton
Texas
Dodd Field
15Th Field Artillery
Fort Sam Houston
One bill heads for the first of the month
A message urges printing bill heads at home to aid collection and promises delivery of work the next day after placing an order today.
Families from Moulton and San Antonio attend Texas Centennial Exposition
Mr and Mrs O F Knape and sons Wesley and Harold of Moulton along with Mr and Mrs Robert L Phillips and daughter Nelda Lee of San Antonio have traveled to Dallas to attend the Texas Centennial Exposition. The group plans to tour exhibits and participate in centennial events during their visit to the city.
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O. F. Knape
Wesley and
Harold
Moulton
Robert L. Phillips
Nelda Lee
San Antonio
Dallas
Shanderas Visit Oscar in Sanatorium
Mr and Mrs Ed Shandera Yoakum Tom Shandera and Mrs Oscar Shandera Moulton spent Sunday and Monday in Sanatorium visiting Oscar Shandera He is getting along fine and friends will be pleased to learn
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Ed Shandera
Yoakum
Tom Shandera
Oscar Shandera
Moulton
Special Nine Month Eagle Offer For College Readers
The Eagle offers a nine month subscription for $1 to students away at college or teaching elsewhere. Stay connected with hometown happenings. Support your family by keeping in touch through the paper.
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The
Eagle
Culberson to Speak at Local Firemen’s Bazaar
Preparations for the annual firemen bazaar set for October 4 proceed with entertainment and a donors’ drive in the business district. Hon. Olin Culberson of Austin, secretary of the State Firemen’s Association, will speak on fire prevention.
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Olin Culberson
Austin
State Firemen’s Association
Culberson
Catholics Elect Hallettsville Man
Gus Strauss of Hallettsville was elected president of the Catholic State League of Texas. Herman Jaeckle of San Antonio was re elected secretary and Franz Schmidt of High Hill was re elected treasurer. Tours was chosen for next year’s convention. Pfeiffer became honorary life president and Gerald Schnepp of San Antonio became honorary vice president. Sophia Heep of Fredericksburg was elected president of the Texas Catholic Women’s union with Annie Wiedermann of Tours as vice president Bertha Sauter of D’Hanis as secretary and Katie Muenchrath of Windhorst as treasurer.
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San Antonio
Gus Strauss
Hallettsville
Catholic State League of Texas
John H. Pfeiffer
Herman Jaeckle
Franz Schmidt
High Hill
Anton Berger
Tours
Pfeiffer
Gerald Schnepp
Sophia Heep
Fredericksburg
Texas Catholic Women’s Union
Annie Wiedermann
Bertha Sauter
D’hanis
Katie Muenchhrath
Windhorst
Hrncir Freed on $4,000 Bond in Kolar Slaying
Joe J. Hrncir charged with the slaying of John Kolar was released from custody on a $4,000 bond. His bond was reduced from $8,000 at an examining trial and lowered further at a special hearing before District Judge Lester Host.
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Joe J. Hrncir
John Kolar
Hrncir
Lester Host
Local Moves Reported Across Community Homes
Mr. Gus Wachtendorf and family occupy an apartment in Mrs. Henry Wachtendorf's home. Mr. and Mrs. William D. Wach tendorf move into an apartment in Mr. and Mrs Emil Grunwald's home. Mr. Herbert Fiedler and family relocate to Dr. J. G. Guenther cottage near the Lutheran Church. Mr. Theodore Faltisek and wife move into the Joe Biehunko cottage vacated by Fiedler. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Schneider and daughter Dela relocate to the Ultmann cottage near the schoolhouse.
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Gus Wachtendorf
Henry Wachtendorf
William D. Wachtendorf
Emil Grunwald
Mr. Herbert Fiedler
Dr. J. G. Guenther
Theodore Faltisek
Joe Biehunko
Herbert Fiedler and
Ben Schneider
Miss Dela
Ultmann Cottage
Moulton Students Leave for College
Miss Ethel Mary Boehm, Miss Dorothy Jean Jaeggli and Miss Virginia Valenta traveled to Denton to attend C I A. James Jaeggli went to Kerrville for Schreiner Institute. Miss Lorena Ruth Smith Arnold Papacek Boyce Rehmer and Frank Kokas went to Austin to attend the University of Texas.
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Ethel Mary Boehm
Dorothy Jean Jaeggli
Virginia Valenta
Denton
James Jaeggli
Kerrville
Schreiner Institute
Lorena Ruth Smith
Arnold Papacek
Boyce Rehmer
Frank Kokas
Austin
The
University of Texas
Man Celebrating 80th Birthday Breaks Hip
Dr. E. A. Evans of Hope celebrated his 80th birthday when he fell and broke his hip. He was taken to Huth Memorial Hospital in Yoakum where his condition is described as serious.
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Hallettsville
Texas
E. A. Evans
Hope
Huth Memorial Hospital
Yoakum
Lutheran Mission Festival Sunday at Zion's Church
Zion's Lutheran Church of Moulton will hold its annual mission festival on Sunday September 20 with English and German services. Rev. H Zimmermann of the Shiloh Mixon Church will preach in morning and evening services.
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Zion’s ‘Lutheran Church of
Moulton
H. Zimmermann
Shiloh- Mixon Church
Senator Sulak Visits Moulton for Local Business
Senator L J Sulak of LaGrange spent Friday afternoon in Moulton handling business and greeting friends. He also stopped by The Eagle office to chat with the printers for a bit.
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L. J. Sulak
LaGrange
Moulton
Sulak
Eagle Office
Pinters
Parent Teachers Week Proclaimed in Texas
Governor James V Allred proclaimed October 19 to 26 as parent teachers week in Austin urging citizens to support the parent teacher workers and activities during that period.
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Austin
James V. Allred
Texas
Catholic Church Bazaar at Herman Park Sunday
The Catholic congregation of Moulton will hold its annual bazaar at Herman Park on Sunday September 20. Dinner and supper will be served and the Parish Band will provide music.
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Moulton
Herman Park
Evergreen School Opens Monday in Henk Haus
Evergreen School at Henk haus opens Monday September 21 with Frank Kocian and Malvin Merrem as teachers.
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Evergreen School
Henkhaus
Frank Kocian
Malvin Merrem
John N Garner Heads To Firing Line For Roosevelt
Vice President John N. Garner, who spent part of the summer at his Uvalde home, left for New York several days ago to be on the firing line for his chief Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
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John N. Garner
New York
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
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Moulton Ladies’ Aid Society
Flatonia Fair
P.T. A. Meeting
Joe Hrncir
Man
Lutheran Mission Festival
Senator Sulak
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