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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1931
Page
1
Austin hosts the twenty first annual Texas Interscholastic League state meet May 7 8 and 9 with district and regional contestants from 6150 schools competing in athletic and literary events Roy Bedichek UT League Bureau chief says the event showcases top talent in the state
The Moulton Dramatic Club staged a Bohemian play, "Zkroceni zle thyne," at Catholic Hall Sunday night before a large crowd. Receipts totaled $81 as John Havlik's Chromatic Orchestra provided music for the event.
A large crowd gathered on Wednesday April 1 at Huert Mueller's house to celebrate Miss Helen's birthday. Guests played Forty-Two late into the night and were served sandwiches pies cakes ice tea and coffee at a late lunch.
The Moulton and Shiner high school teams played a one inning 2 2 tie on the local diamond Friday afternoon. Johnson and Schodde shared pitching honors as only two hits were allowed, one by each team.
The Moulton Girl Scouts will hold a pie sale on Saturday April 11 starting at 10 AM. Proceeds support the Girl Scouts and the public is asked to patronize.
Ford cars in all models and prices offered for close out. Touring roadster coach sedan and truck models 24 to 29. See these before buying elsewhere. Terms available. Smith Motor Co Gonzales Texas.
Seventy three voters cast ballots on Saturday to elect four trustees of the Moulton Independent School District. Fred F. Fehrenkamp W A Bergfeld J T Jaeggli and Ed Boehm won with 47 42 39 and 85 votes respectively. Superintendent W E Smith managed the election with clerks Tom Shandera and Lee Bunting. Holdover trustees are R B Papacek Joe C Kopecky and John C Mueller.
Frank Albrecht won a seat on the Culak school board in Saturday’s election with eleven votes cast. The terse outcome reflects a local race with minimal ballots reported.
Mr. Victor Fehrenkamp and family were in Hallettsville and Shiner Sunday, suggesting a weekend visit or family outing in two Texas towns.
Mr Henry Koester and family and Miss Violet Koester spent Sunday in Victoria with family and friends in attendance.
Oscar Petrash of Victoria was in Moulton the other Sunday visiting home folks and friends.
Mr John Bucek and his family of San Antonio were guests at the home of Mrs F J Knesek on Sunday and Monday confirming social ties and hospitality in the community.
Mr. Otto Vogt and his relatives spent Sunday in Yoakum visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Schmidt and Mr. Roy Dagg and family.
Mr Emil Jaroszewski and family from Orange Grove visited the J L Janssen home in the early part of the week, sharing time with the host.
Mr William Steinmann and family and Mr Jerry Bucek and family from Schulenburg visited in the editor's home on Monday.
Mr and Mrs George Bargman and daughter Elizabeth of Gonzales visited in the F T Fehrenkamp home on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Fr Horton visited Mr B D Nelson and family at Refugio on Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Nelson is a sister to Mrs Horton.
Mr and Mrs Erich Gummelt and children Miss Esther Gummelt and M Somerfeld of Hallettsville were visitors at the F C Kaase home Sunday.
Mrs Louis Fehrenkamp Mrs Paul Giesbers and daughters Misses Margaret and Mercedes Mrs Victor Fehrenkamp and children were in Yoakum Tuesday continuing church and social visits.
Hon Tom Wallace of Gonzales was a business visitor in Moulton Wednesday afternoon of last week. He called at The Eagle office and his visit was warmly welcomed by the staff.
General Pershing’s My Experiences in the World War part one appears in the Moulton Eagle this week. The story isn’t in book form yet. a special arrangement allows readers to access it now at a reduced price. Subscribe or renew to read this thrilling installment.
The seniors of the Sam and Will Moore Institute present Salt Water Taffy a three act comedy at the school auditorium Tuesday April 14 starting at 8 00 P M Public is invited to attend.
Mrs Joe Humphreys of San Antonio visited Mrs Rud Jaeg gli Sunday.
Tom E. Shandera completed the census for Moulton Independent School District reporting 370 scholastic children, down 19 from last year. Of these, 353 are white and 17 are colored, including 193 white boys, 160 white girls, 9 colored boys, and 8 colored girls.
A retrospective quiz-style summary notes 1930 air travel reaching 417000 passengers, counts law makers in Arizona at eight, U S public debt over 16 billion dollars, San Antonio ranked highly for cleanliness, and an extreme cold record described as ninety degrees below zero.
Mr and Mrs Charles Welfs and daughter Miss Della and Mr and Mrs Vladik Culak were in Cuero Monday.
Mrs F L Ross of Rayne and Mrs R H Bourgeois of Patterson Louisiana are visiting Mr and Mrs F C Smith.
Misses Lillian and Gladys Jaeggli and Johnnie Lewis Jaeggli of San Antonio and Miss Theodora Jaeggli of San Marcos spent Sunday at J. T. Jaeggli home in a family gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Rehmet and Mrs. Elizabeth Quebedeaux traveled to San Antonio on Sunday to say goodbye to Victor Rehmet of Brownsville who was passing through en route to San Francisco where he has taken a job with the National Biscuit Company.
C T Johnson of the University of Texas visited home folks this week. Theo won a silk hosiery selling contest and earned a trip to mills in Indianapolis, departing May 1.
Mr and Mrs Clifford C Perkins Miss Mildred Knape and Miss Frances Fuerbacher of San Antonio spent Easter Sunday in the O F Knape home. Miss Mabel Knape, who had been at home several days, returned with them to San Antonio to resume her studies in college.
Birth notices list newborns for several families including Don Blackburn of Waelder with a son James Leon born March 11. Frank Seidel of Moulton with a daughter Lillian Marie born March 26. Emil Laas of Nickel with a daughter Hilda born March 30. Charles Bartek of Old Moulton with a daughter born April 6. Jim Hanzel of Komensky with a son born April 6.
Shirley Koester daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Koester Jr hosted a Tuesday afternoon birthday party for friends celebrating her 11th birthday. Refreshments included cake sandwiches and soda water. Everyone enjoyed the event.
J. T. Jaeggli undertakes extensive improvements across his store to enhance overall appearance. Every department is being modernized to reflect a refreshed, up-to-date layout and presentation.
Smith Motor C O of Gonzales Texas offers a 1930 Ford Truck with complete farm body and five good Dayton casings. The motor has been reconditioned in the service department with favorable terms available.
Komensky School district reports 190 scholastic age children this year, up from 188 last year. Census taken by Prof. Charles W. McDonald.
Come to our Used Car Department and if you do not find it convenient to pay all the amount of the purchase price we can arrange attractive terms for you. We have a complete line of good Used Cars all makes and models at a price you will want to pay for these cars. SMITH MOTOR CO Gonzales Texas.
Mr. George F. Baur and family of Galveston and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Eberhardt of Seguin visited Mr. and Mrs. George Baur here on Sunday.
The Yoakum Chamber announces the annual Tom-Tom festival will take place in Yoakum on Friday and Saturday May 29 and 30. Neighboring towns are invited to select duchesses for the event. Young ladies aged 18 to 24 who wish to represent Moulton should contact the local chamber before May 1.
The Moulton Bobbatz beat Waelder 3 to 2 on Tuesday. L Casey pitched well, allowing few hits as did Waelder’s pitcher. Batteries Moulton Casey Koester Waelder Cox Adair. Moulton has six games with three wins and three ties.
Sixteen votes were cast in the Baursville school district trustees election. R J C Vogt and F J Miculka were re-elected. The district reports 138 scholastica this year, up from 134, with Prof. R G Bryant taking the census.
Motor like new. Equipped with 5 heavy duty Goodyear casings. Oak body. Combination. Terms offered by Smith Motor Co. in Gonzales Texas.
Joe A. Heinrich was elected as trustee of the Evergreen school on Saturday with twenty seven votes cast. Holdover trustees are Charles Wagner and Charles Kurtz.
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