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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1930
Page
1
J. M. Parks of Hallettsville demonstration agent visited Baursville school and formed the county's largest 4-H Club. Several other clubs have been organized across Lavaca county.
The Parent-Teacher Association readies a May Festival on Friday May 2 on school grounds. An engaging program is prepared and proceeds benefit the association.
The national census began Tuesday April 2. Enumerators for Precinct No 6 are Frank W Hans for the northern part and Frank F Hreek for the southern part.
A short adv urging readers to favor printed stationery over rubber stamp options and to keep up to date with current trends.
A three act comedy drama titled Deacon Dubbs will be presented at Henkhaus Hall on Thursday night April 10 Vaudeville between acts Admission 25¢ and 15c Everybody is invited
The comedy Deacon Dubbs scheduled for April 8 at Henkhaus Hall is postponed to April 10 due to late curtain arrival. Directed by Mrs. Charles Chovanetz, principal of Evergreen School.
The Eagle thanks readers for subscription payments since the last report including D. G. Janssen in San Antonio Rev. Joseph Kopp and several others in Moulton. Names listed are D G Janssen Rev Joseph Kopp John Strieder Frank Biehunke Jr Ed E Kolar J T Jaeggli Ed Wagner and George Baur.
Radhost school district voters authorized issuing 1500 dollars for a new school building. The measure passed 30 to 4. A separate 50 cent flexible tax was approved by 32 to 2.
Tax Collector V. J. Prasek reports 8072 poll tax receipts this year versus 8272 last year, a decline of 200s. Vehicle registration shows 87 fewer automobiles and 248 more trucks compared with the previous year.
At this writing eight men and one woman have announced for the democratic nomination for governor of Texas. They are Barry Miller Tom Love Gregory Hatcher E. G. Senter Dallas county James Young Kaufman county Earle Mayfield Bosque county Fred Robinson McLennan county James FE Ferguson Travis county Miss Kate Daffan Ellis county. Several others are expected to enter the race.
Frank Miglis and Arnold Freytag visited Houston this week and last. Mr and Mrs W A Bergfeld came to Houston Sunday. Leon C Schoenig of LaGrange visited Houlton Sunday. Ed Wagner enrolled on The Eagle subscription list. E J Frey and family of Cuero visited here Sunday. Theresa Martinka of El Campo became a new reader this week. Oscar Petrash of Victoria visited Moulton Sunday. William Pietsch and son Erwin of Hallettsville were in Moulton Wednesday. Alfred Fiedler returned to Big Lake after a visit here. Joe Kubenka of Moulton Route One enrolled on The Eagle readers list.
Mr Henry Hoyer and family have moved into the late Mrs Elizabeth Etlinger home on West Second Street. After visiting with local family, Mr Oscar Lee Bunting and family returned to San Antonio Monday.
Mr and Mrs Albert Ermis spent Sunday in Seguin visiting Mr and Mrs Pat Stautzenberger at their home.
Egg shipments from Moulton for March 8 to March 31 totaled 3 067 cases or 92 010 dozen or 1 104 120 eggs. The price averaged about 20 cents per dozen, yielding about $18 402. Saturday’s shipment added 327 cases or 9 810 dozen, worth $1 962.
The Eagle notes broad complaints about stock running at large in Moulton and reports suggest someone will face trouble unless all stock is kept up to law. The paper provides space to warn and help prevent violations.
J L Meyer owner of a Moul ton meat market sells the business to Bill Meyer and Ed Pundt who will take possession on May 1. Mr. Meyer plans to devote his time to the cattle business.
The Moulton Boy Scouts collect old newspapers and magazines in a carload effort to raise money for the local Scout Fund. Residents are asked to save and send their paper material to support the scouts.
The Moulton Public Schools will end the 1929 30 scholastic session on Thursday May 22. Seven graduates are slated for this year.
March 29 Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867. March 31 John C Calhoun and Zachary Taylor died in 1850. April 1 Thomas Edison invented the microphone in 1877. April 2 Samuel Morse died in 1872. April 3 Colonial assembly held its last session in 1775. April 4 William Henry Harrison died in 1841. April 5 Elihu Yale born in 1648 founder of Yale College.
Hermann Park Hall will expand to increase capacity for crowds at the amusement venue. John C. Mueller holds the contract and the addition is to be completed by Easter, reflecting the park’s status as a well known local entertainment site.
G H Niemeyer of Yoakum had a leg amputated at a Yoakum hospital Sunday. He is reported to be doing as well as could be expected under the circumstances and many Moulton friends regret the news.
The 1929 U S cotton crop amounted to 14 544 585 bales according to the final ginning report of the Bureau of Census Washington D C The 1928 crop totaled 14 296 549 bales indicating a slight decline year over year.
A short term deal offers The Eagle plus five magazines for 2.75 dollars. Pay in advance for a year and add 0.75 for the magazines. Those in arrears can renew and add 0.75. Choose any five magazines from the listed options. Act quickly before withdrawal.
A slow drizzle covered the area last Thursday with total rainfall reaching an inch. The light rain persisted through the day, affecting outdoor plans and prompting brief cleanup after showers.
Rich eggs meet sweet peas in two old fashioned dishes. Pea Timbales bake custard like and plated with white sauce. Curried Pea Omelet adds curry and peas to a creamy sauce for four.
The Moulton Parent Teacher Association will hold a lunch and cake sale on Saturday April 5 in the Central Power and Light Company office. Proceeds benefit the PTA. The sale starts at 11 o clock in the morning and public attendance is encouraged.
The one and a half year old son of Mr and Mrs Henry Butschek of east of town burned his arm Sunday morning after plunging it into a pot of boiling water. Medical aid was given and the child is improving.
The article notes Highway 109 now open to Midway near Yoakum. State Highway Commission awarded the Yoakum link construction contract at a recent meeting. Grading of Flatonia's link is being rapidly pushed to completion.
President Hoover appoints Judge John Johnston Parker of North Carolina as associate justice to fill the Sanford vacancy. Parker is a Republican and will join the United States Supreme Court after the death of Edward Terry Sanford.
Election set for Saturday April 5 in Moulton to choose three trustees for the Moulton Independent School District. Three existing terms held by Joe C. Kopecky R B Papacek and John C Mueller expire this year.
Louis Moeller reopens a meat market in the Krenek building on Front Street inviting old customers and new. Johnnie Kubenka is employed there.
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