Local visitors share news across Shiner and region
Mrs Laura Valenta visited Shiner this week as Knox Wright of Austin visited briefly with the Bunting family. Several residents return home from trips to San Antonio Kerrville and Los Angeles while others plan visits to Kerrville and San Marcos. The community dance for the school raised about 100 dollars and teachers from the Sam and Will Moore Institute returned from Shiner with hometown updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Wright
Austin
Tie
Lee Bunting
Gonzales Thoreday
Helen Rubmann
Stella Morgenroth
Sam and Will Moore Institute
Shiner
Beautiful Social Function at the Opera House
A reception and dance honored Mr Ed Shandera and bride on September 22. The hall featured red and white streamers and a central bell with plants and flowers. Fourteen couples led the grand march. Kasper Darilek orchestra played dreamy waltzes and lively dances. Refreshments included cake and punch. the event ended past midnight with good wishes for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Mouton
Shandera
Bride
Kasper Darilek
Moulton Route One News and Local Socials
A norther with rain arrives as farmers Eddie and Jim Simcik and Alfred and Godfred Kubicek head to Buckheim for cotton picking. Sunday guests include Otto Templin family and Miss Hedy Kalich with Rudie Brueggman at Misses Schoenfelds. Mrs Anton Pulkrabek visits Shiner. Hettie Kretschmer visits Rosie Schindler. News scarce. September 22, 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie
Jim Simcik
Alfred
Godfred Kubicek
Buckheim
Albert Ducho
Otto Templin
Hedy Kalich
Rudie Brueggman
Mary
Elsie Schoenfeld
Anton Pulkrabek
Shiner
Annual Bazaar by Moulton Frauen Verein a Great Success
The Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein held its annual bazaar at Hermann Park Hall last Thursday afternoon. It drew a large crowd, offered refreshments and handmade items, and after expenses a net balance of $153.32 was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Land deal seals $110,000 sale of 1100 acres in three counties
One of the year’s largest real estate transactions was completed at Yoakum. The Motis and Adams law firm facilitated conveyance of 1100 acres of highly cultivated farm land in DeWitt Gonzales and Fayette counties from Winklarek to six different buyers. The total value reached $110,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Texas
Motis & Adams
DeWitt
Gonzales
Fayette
Winklarek
Keep Them at School For Life’s Battles Ahead
A call to send children to school stressing education as essential in a competitive world. The message urges that educated leaders guide national institutions and that youth must be prepared to compete in future battles of life.
Moulton ISD Board Sets Attendance Clock and Crowded Rooms
The Moulton Independent School District board met Tuesday evening to set the compulsory attendance start date of Monday October 13. With higher pupil numbers, officials order more seats and adjoin teacher and library furniture. Janitor Joseph Rothbaur was tasked to saw winter heating wood. several accounts were approved and the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Independent School District
A. F. Kotzebue
Als
Joseph Rothbaur
Runs to Safety by Foot Amid Coastal Storms
Dick Etlinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Etlinger, traveled from Skidmore to Corpus Christi, Portland, and Linton during a fierce coastal storm. He walked a causeway in high winds and rain, reached Portland at dawn, then moved to Linton before returning to Skidmore on Sunday evening, stating he went hungry since Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Etlinger
R. A. Etlinger
Skidmore
Corpus Christi
Portland
Linton
Cooper family returns from Corpus Christi storm loss martial law
L. F. Cooper returned Saturday from Corpus Christi with his sister in law Mrs. Charles Wiseman and children. The Wisemans had moved there after Mr. Wiseman took a printery position. Their home was destroyed and they lost everything. The family will continue to reside in Corpus Christi. Cooper notes the city has martial law with restricted passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Cooper
Corpus Christi
Charles Wiseman
Wiseman
Cooper
Catholic Ladies' Aid Society Meeting Preview
Mrs. Frank Wagner hosted the Catholic Ladies' Aid Society on Wednesday September 17 with refreshments served. The next gathering will be at Mrs. R. J. Rollock's on Wednesday October 1 followed by a feast at Herman Park on October 5 starting at one in the afternoon with refreshments and music by a good band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wagner
Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society
R. J. Rollock
Herman Park
Mrs Kubik Dies At Temple Texas
Mrs Josephine Kubik mother of Rev Joseph Dobes of this city died at the family residence Friday night in Temple Texas funeral services were held Saturday. She was a Bohemian native aged 83 and had lived in the United States for the last 12 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Texas
Josephine Kubik
Joseph Dobes
Bohemia
Austria
Red Cross Seeks Refugee Sewing and Roll Call Pledges
Red Cross asks members to finish refugee sewing for shipment to Halletts ville at an early date and to send in pledge cards for the Third Red Cross Roll Call from November 1 to 11, 1919. Cards available from Miss Adele Knesek or Mrs. E Studeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Hallettsville
Adele Knesek
E. Studeman
Dr J H Reuss Dies Suddenly in Houston
Dr J H Reuss of Cuero died in Houston at the Rice Hotel on September 17 after an acute indigestion attack. A native Texan born at Indianola, he served as head physician for the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway. He leaves a wife and three children. remains were moved to Cuero for burial Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Reuss
Cuero
Rice Hotel
Houston
South Texas
Reuss
Robert E. Lee Federal Highway
Dr. Reuss
Indianola
San Anitonio
Arangas Pase
Home and School Club Meeting Plans
The Home and School Club will meet with Mrs EF Westerhoft on Friday September 26. It was decided to hold one business and one social meeting each month. A business meeting is set for Friday October 4 at 4 PM at the Sam and Will Moore Institute. New gym ropes have been provided and preparations are underway for the November bazaar. Members urged to attend all meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. Westerhoft
Sam and Will Moore Institute
Peace Fair at Yoakum Dates Listed with Governor Candidates
The Eagle received the catalogue and premium list for the Peace Fair in Yoakum set for October 22 to 25. Liberal premiums and entertainment are planned. Three gubernatorial candidates will speak: Pat M. Neff of Waco on October 22, R. L. Henry of Waco on October 23, and R. E. Thomason of El Paso on October 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Pat M. Neff
Waco
R. L. Henry
R. E. Thomason
el Paso
Peterson Clements Bride Sealed In San Antonio Ceremony
Edwin Peterson of Halletts ville and Miss Sarah Clements of San Antonio wed in San Antonio on Tuesday September 9 with Rev Felix R Hill officiating. Peterson recently returned from service abroad and studied at Cambridge University. he plans a year at Columbia University. The Eagle extends best wishes for their married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Peterson
Hallettsville
J. T. Jaeggli
Moulton
Sarah Clements
San Antonio
Felix R. Hill
Peterson
Cambridge University
England
Columbia University
Eagle
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Pierpont Morgan
Lavaca County
John Smith
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Smith
Ass’n
Corek
Guenther Hospital
Moulton, Texas
Drs. Guenther
Guenther
Laura Valenta
Robert Kerr
Flatonia
Mrs
C. M. Kotzebue
William Fracke
Helias Sloma
Columbia
W. Rockwell
Nickel
Violet Beach Sanders
Galveston
Messrs
J. F. Vail
É. ©. Johnson
Old Moulton
Kennie Clark
Kerrville
Will G. Seagar
Miss Clark
Louis Meiserschlager
Brenham
Mrs. & Meiserechlager
Elsie Johnsen
Lloyd
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Breckenridge
Novobrad
A. Jaeggli
Herman Meyer
Sweet Home
Los Angeles
California
Henry Simank
Louise Meivers
L. A. Meivers
Misa Lydia Koester
Frank C. Koester
San Marcos
Southwest
State Department of Agriculture
Mr. Shandera
Home and School Club
Peterson-Clements
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