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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1928
Page
1
Otto E. Kubenka of Komensky seeks Democratic primary support for county commissioner of Precincts Nos 2 and 6. He runs on a platform of fair impartial treatment, speaks Bohemian and German besides English, and operates a gin with his farm.
In Dallas on Saturday, harmony gatherings failed to unify all Democratic factions into a single stance. Multiple delegates remained divided, signaling ongoing internal splits within the party.
The proclamation by Governor Dan Moody designates Tuesday May 1 as Child Health Day to promote welfare and health programs for children across the state. Meshing policy with public awareness, the notice urges local officials and communities to observe the day.
Citizens are urged to attend the precinct convention on May 6 to participate in selecting delegates for the county convention. The message emphasizes civic duty and participation in the party process.
Lavaca County will have three delegates at the Democratic state convention to be held in Beaumont on May 22.
Chauncey M. Depew, America’s grand old man, died in New York on Thursday April 5 at about 93 or 94 years old. The prominent lawyer and statesman was a longtime civic figure and U S senator.
Dallas hosted a Monday night banquet honoring Jesse Jones of Houston for his role in bringing the Democratic National Convention to Texas. The event highlighted Jones's achievement and his influence in party affairs.
The State department of education approved a $5 apportionment for each public school child this week. An additional $2 per child remains to be paid.
The United States Navy plans two airships with a cruising radius of 11,200 miles. Each craft is designed to carry 16 officers and 45 enlisted men in its crew.
Rev J B DeGarmo of Memphis Tennessee preaches two weeks at First Baptist Weimar Texas morning and evening from Tuesday April 17 through Saturday April 29. He is joined by John Scholfield of Ft Scott Kansas noted singer.
Census enumerator Tom Shandera completed the count for the Moulton Independent School District reporting 347 children of school age, a decrease of 21 from last year.
The Moulton Parent Teacher Association holds its regular meeting at the school house this Friday afternoon. Officers will be elected and all members are urged to attend. An interesting program is scheduled for 3 o'clock.
Joe K Etlinger a progressive farmer living east of town was appointed to the Moulton Chamber of Commerce board to fill the vacancy caused by the death of F J Butschek. The announcement notes Etlinger's value to the organization and his readiness to serve.
The notice invites community women to visit A.F. Kotzebue Drug Co during April 16 to 21 for a complimentary facial and skin analysis performed by a Martha Lee Beauty Specialist. The event aims to showcase the store's beauty services.
The Moulton school board members with expiring terms were re elected last Saturday. Voter tally shows R. B. Papacek first with 35 votes, Joe C. Kopecky 31, John C. Mueller 27, with several others receiving one to four votes. A. J. Elster presided, Tom Shandera and F. L. Filipp were clerks. hold over trustees are J. T. Jaeggli Frank J. Wagner Ed. Boehm and Ad. Vana.
An election will be held in the Oax Grove school district on Saturday April 21 to raise the school tax from 10 to 30 cents per $100, funding a modern schoolhouse.
Residents and relatives from San Antonio Houston Gonzales Brenham Victoria Port Lavaca Shiner and Sweet Home visited Yoakum area families this weekend and last week. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Jaeggli Miss Alice Arnim Mrs. A C Rehmet Mr. J M Valenta and others with extended stays at local homes.
John Mladenka of Precincts 2 and 6 announced his candidacy for re election as county commissioner. Appointed last month to fill the late F J Butschek’s term he kept the road crew and has worked on roads in the precincts. A Fayette county born farmer now long time Lavaca County resident he speaks English Bohemian and German and asks voters for support in the upcoming Democratic primary on July 28.
At a board of trustees meeting last week Superintendent W. E. Smith was reelected for the next scholastic term marking his fourth term as head of the Moulton schools. Mrs. Smith, high school teacher, was also reelected. Faculty slate to be completed later.
A multigenerational photo taken last week shows five generations: Rosalia Lauw, 84, Moullton. William Schmidt, 59, Yoakum. Leo Jaroszewski, 40, Moulton. Fred Pietsch, 20, Moulton. and Alves Fred Pietsch, 5 months, Moulton.
Egg shipments from Moulton in the past week reached 540 cases totaling 16 200 dozen. The town nearly leads the region in egg shipping activity.
Harvey Batey son of Mr and Mrs Ed Batey of this place fell from a tree last Saturday and sustained a fracture to his right arm.
Weather forced a postponement of the Lutheran church program from last Sunday to next Sunday night. The event will begin at 7 30 oclock.
Rainfall totaled about 0.08 inches in the area over Sunday Monday and Tuesday as a seasonal ground layer established. Snow fell Tuesday morning and melted on contact as it descended.
Mr. Victor O. Fehrenkamp and his family and Misses Edith and Adele Krueger left Monday for Houston where he attends the 42nd annual convention of the Lumbermen's Association of Texas.
The Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein met at Luther Hall on March 29 with the April committees appointed for Membership Decorating Sick and other tasks. The group voted to begin meetings at 2 30 p m and scheduled the next gathering for May 38 with listed hostesses.
Herman Darilek and Miss Hor tense Culak were married at the Catholic church in Moulton on Tuesday with Rev. Father Joseph Kopp officiating. The bride is the daughter of John and Culak and the groom is son of Albin Dari lek. The Eagle joins friends in extending congratulations and best wishes.
Pastor Rev A H Falkenberg baptized several families during the last two weeks including Fred William Jr son of Fred and Mrs Fred Lockstedt with sponsors August Lockstedt Alma Lockstedt and Helen Walther. Lloyd George son of Henry C and Mrs Lockstedt with sponsors Frieda Lockstedt Bruno Lockstedt and Minnie Lockstedt. Labelle Marie daughter of Herbert A Fiedler of Galveston with sponsors Emil Fiedler George Baur. Augost Henry son of Emil F Schmidt with sponsors Henry Fisbeck Merlin Fedalia daughter Doreen Koenig with Willie Findeisen Emil Koenig and Dallys Doreen Roeder daughter of R J Roeder Schulenburg with sponsor Klondyke Sengelmann and Fred Wilks.
Mr and Mrs Emil Jalufka celebrate the arrival of a baby boy on Good Friday. Mrs Jalufka formerly Miss Claudia Hruska.
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