Mrs Mary Tersch dies at home in Moulton
Mrs Mary Tersch one of Lavaca county's oldest residents died at her Moulton home Friday after a lingering illness age at death 83 years 8 months and 21 days Funeral services were held from the home with interment in Moulton Catholic cemetery Rev Father Joseph Kopp officiating She is survived by two daughters Mrs John Perrard Sr and Miss Anna Tersch eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren her husband Mr Tersch having died fourteen years ago
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Mary Tersch
Lavaca County
Moulton
Moulton Catholic
Father Joseph Kopp
John Perrard, Sr
Anna Tersch
Tersch
Knape Named Honorary VP for Texas State Exposition
The Moulton Eagle editor O F Knape was chosen honorary vice president of the Texas State Exposition set for Austin October 4 to 8. The 1927 show promises Texas’ most unique features and a large faire with Pan‑American Governors’ Day on October 5 drawing 20 to 25 governors. Continuous daily entertainment is planned.
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Austin
Texas
O. F. Knape
Moulton Eagle
Luther League Sets October Meeting at Luther Hall
The Luther League will hold its next regular meeting on Wednesday October 5 at 7 30 p m at Luther Hall. It will be a business and social gathering and all members are urged to attend.
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Luther League
Luther Hall
St Joseph Congregation Bazaar Draws Large Crowd
The annual bazaar at Herman Park by the St Joseph congregation drew a large crowd and was a smashing success. Receipts totaled 2175 dollars.
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St. Joseph
Herman Park
German ambassador killed in air crash near Schleiz
Baron Ago von Maltzan Germanys ambassador to the United States and five others were killed last Friday when their airplane crashed to earth near Schleiz in Thuringia authorities said.
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Baron Ago von Maltzan
United States
Schleiz
Thuringia
Dickson School Opens with New Principal and Assistants
The Dickson School will open on Monday October 3 with Miss Virginia Vackar as principal and Miss Emily Culak as assistant. The compulsory attendance period begins on opening day and parents must send their children on the first day.
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Dickson School
Virginia Vackar
Emily Culak
Texas Teachers' Association Convention in Houston
The annual convention of the Texas State Teachers Association will begin in Houston on Thanksgiving Day and run for three days. Between 12 000 and 15 000 teachers are expected to attend the meeting.
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Texas State Teachers’ Association
Houston
McAdoo Withdraws From Democratic Presidential Race
Former President candidate Gibbs McAdoo withdraws from the race for the Democratic nomination. Governor Al Smith, viewed as a strong candidate, has no comment on McAdoo’s exit.
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William “Gibbs McAdoo
al Smith
Lavaca County District Court Opens Fall Term in Hallettsville
The Lavaca county district court fall term convenes in Hallettsville on Monday October 17. Fred F Fehrenkamp and Frank Pavlicek serve on the inquisitorial board.
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Lavaca County
Hallettsville
Fred F. Fehrenkamp
Frank Pavlicek
Purchases Four Acre Southend Property for 3300
Frank Biehunke Jr. bought the Henry Schodde Place, four acres south of town, including improvements. The transaction total was 3300 dollars.
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Frank Biehunke, Jr
Henry Schodde
Louis D. Knesek Returns to Laredo After Visit
After several weeks with his homefolks here Louis D. Knesek left for Laredo on Sunday following his stay.
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Louis D. Knesek
Laredo
Meyer and son visit O F Knape home last week
John W. Meyer and his son Franklin of Swiss Alp stopped by the O F Knape residence in the latter part of last week for a social visit.
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John W. Meyer
Franklin
O. F. Knape
Walter Herbert Celebrates Fifth Birthday
Walter Herbert son of Supt. and Mrs. W. E. Smith celebrated his fifth birthday on Wednesday September 21. A goodly crowd of friends enjoyed cake and soda water.
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Walter Herbert
W. E. Smith
Teachers Honored by P I A At Moulton School
Last Friday evening the P I A honored the Moulton Public School teachers with a 42 Bridge and Bunco party in the school auditorium. The games continued late and delicious ice cream and cake were served.
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Moulton
Gonzales Fair Draws Large Crowds Through Saturday
The Gonzales Fair is underway and will run through Saturday with large daily crowds. Exhibits are strong and the American Legion Band of Moulton provides daily concert music.
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Gonzales
American Legion Band of
Moulton
Luther League Program at Moulton Sunday Night
The Moulton Luther League will present a program Sunday night October 2. The event promises to be interesting and all are invited to attend.
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Moulton Luther League
Hallettsville Girl Appointed Stenographer for Mansfield
Miss Annie Kopecky of Hallettsville has been appointed stenographer by Congressman J. J. Mansfield and will begin duties in Washington when Congress meets the first Monday in December. Mr and Mrs Peter Roemer of Floresville visited at the Charles Bevan home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Edwin Jaeggs and Miss Sophie Kubenka were in Yoakum Sunday morning.
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Annie Kopecky
Joseph Kopecky
Hallettsville
J. J. Mansfield
Washington
Congress
Peter Roemer
Floresville
Charles Bevan
Edwin Jaeggs
Sophie Kubenka
Yoakum
Boemer Family Visits Falconbergs In Berclair
Mr and Mrs Wiliam Boemer of Berclair spent several days with Rev and Mrs A H Falkenberg last week.
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Wiliam Boemer of
Berclair
A. H. Falkenberg
Lavaca County Assessed Valuation for 1927
Lavaca County shows a 1927 assessed valuation of 17,742,540 dollars, up 185,065 dollars from 1926. The figure reflects the county’s total property valuation with a year over year increase.
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Lavaca
Port Lavaca Family Spends Sunday at Boehm Home
Mr Richard Boehm and daughter Miss Henrietta of Port Lavaca spent Sunday at the Richard Boehm Jr home.
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Richard Boehm
Miss Henrietta
Port Lavaca
Richard Boehm, Jr
Notice to Public Cash Basis Business Policy Change
Notice announces a transition to a strict cash basis for the business starting Oct 1 1927. Yearly accounts will be discontinued, city accounts on 30 day terms, with all purchases due by the first of the month following. 10 percent interest applies to overdue accounts and credit is suspended until paid.
Mr H A Broesche Visits Falckenberg Family
Mr H A Broesche after visiting Rev and Mrs A H Falkenberg departed for Berclair Monday to visit relatives.
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H. A. Broesche
A. H. Falkenberg
Berclair
Otto Hermes Family Visiting Boehm Household Note
Mr Otto Hermes and family of Sweet Home and Mr Joe Bunnock and family of Hallettsville spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Richard Boehm.
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Otto Hermes
Sweet Home
Joe Bunnock
Hallettsville
Richard Boehm
Cash Basis Change Notice for 1927
Due to crop conditions our business will operate strictly on a cash basis starting October 1 1927. All yearly accounts are discontinued. On the first of the month a ten percent additional charge applies to all overdue accounts. Credit on overdue accounts will be suspended until paid and rules will be strictly enforced.
Kopecky Drug Co Announces Cooperation Request
A drugstore expresses regret over current conditions and asks customers to cooperate. The notice thanks patrons for their understanding and support during the step taken by Kopecky Drug Co. Prescription Druggists.
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Kopecky Drug CO
Prescription Druggists
Cooperation Sought After Necessary Action
The statement thanks readers and asks for cooperation after a necessary action, expressing regret and a hope for voluntary support from all involved.
Zions Lutheran Church Announces Sunday October 2, 1927
The church notes no service Sunday as the Pastor preaches at the Columbus Mission Feast. Sunday School shifts to 9 30 A M for fall and winter. A program is planned for next Sunday night at 8. Bazaar by Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein on October 11 at 2 P M. All are invited to attend. Pastor A H Falkenberg signs off.
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Columbus
Moulton Luther League
Moulton Luthern Frauen Verein
A. H. Falkenberg
Old Moulton Social Notes Share Local Visits
Commissioner Walter Mang and family of Gonzales along with Otheazar of Cuero Clarence Hart and his children and Sam and E A Hart of Cistern were Sunday guests at the Tom Leazar home. J V Migi bought 80 acres seven miles from Ganado and plans to move soon.
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Walter Mang
Gonzales
Otheazar
Cuero
Clarence Hart
Sam and
E. A. Hart
Cistern
Tom Leazar
J. V. Migi
Ganado
May couple returns to St. Louis after Grunwald visit
Mr and Mrs C B May have returned to St. Louis following an extended stay at the Emil Grunwald home.
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C. B
St. Louis
Emil Grunwald
Mrs. Alfred C. Rehmet Visites Parents in City
Mrs. Alfred C. Rehmet and her children of San Antonio are visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. O. Arnim.
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Alfred C. Rehmet
San Antonio
Ed. O. Arnim
Texas Public School Bonded Debt Noted At Year End
Texas reports a tiny bonded indebtedness totaling 4,002,200 dollars at fiscal year end. All debt is owned by permanent funds of public schools and state institutions.
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State of
Texas
Texas Marriage Decline From 1924 To 1925
Texas recorded 60 738 marriages in 1925, down from 71 992 in 1924 a drop of 2 254. 1926 marriage figures will be ready about December 1, 1927. Rice leads in Brazoria Chambers Colorado Fort Bend Galveston Harris Jackson Jefferson Liberty Matagorda Orange Waller Wharton counties. East Texas rose growing becomes farm crop in parts of the region with Smith County leading.
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Texas
Brazoria
Chambers
Colorado
Fort Bend
Galveston
Harris
Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty
Matagorda
Orange
Waller
Wharton
East
Smith County
Ed Boehm's Son First Sale Since 1906
The Moulton Eagle notes a large sale advertisement for Ed Boehm's Son in this issue marking their first sale since 1906 and highlighting the return of the business event.
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Moulton Eagle
Boehm
Editor and Wife Acknowledge Season Ticket to Exposition
The editor and his wife gratefully acknowledge receiving a season complimentary ticket to the Texas State Exposition. The event will be held in Austin from October 4 to 8.
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Austin
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Texas State Exposition
Teachers’ Convention
McAdoo
District Court
Southend
State Bank OF
Gonzales Fair
Ford
Moulton Motor Company
Mansfield
A. F. Kotzebue Drug CO
Zions Lutheran Church
Old Moulton
Farmers& Merchants
Mate Bank
Moulton, Texas
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