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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1927
Page
1
The church schedules a German language Good Friday service at 10:00 A M with communion. Easter Sunday services at 8:45 A M include Sunday School and Bible Class, and 10:00 A M features Easter in German. An 7:30 P M Easter program by Moulton Luther League is planned.
At a meeting of the trustees of the Shiner independent school district the following faculty was elected for Shiner schools T. H. Leslie is superintendent Chas Chovanetz is principal Rev J F Green of Hallettsville and teachers Mrs T H Leslie Mrs Eula Schultz Miss Elsie Dziewas Shiner Cuero Brenham nombre names include Emia Nagel Nettie Porter Isabel Schweke
Miss Vera Kalal daughter of Dr and Mrs F J Kala entertained a group of friends Friday evening. They played games and enjoyed several instrumental and vocal selections. Refreshments included lemonade cake and sandwiches.
Mr. J. T. Jaeggli and his family spent the day Sunday visiting Gonzales, enjoying the local sights and hospitality.
Twenty four girls and nineteen boys were confirmed at Mol ton Lutheran church Sunday morning with Rev. A H Falkenberg officiating. Names of confirmands include Evelyn Koester Erna Nieman Gladys Janszen Paula Puck Mercedes Greabers Alma Fis beck Lizetta Winkenwaerder allyne Krause Erna Krause Henrietta Kiben Violet Koester Nora Koester Lillian Lockstedt Lydia Meyer Hilda Meyer Ella Muehlstein Elvira Strattmann Dora Mueller Leona Haase Ada Lockstedt Flora Vogt Evelyn Vogt Mabel Knape Winnie Knape Clifton Koester Walter Fisbeck Walter Haase Otto Zimmermann William Zimmermann Elo Muehlstein Henry Klobedans Arnold Klobedans Warne Schodde Arthur Schodde Henry Selmer Louis Hohensee Samuel Meyer Lenard Laqua Harry Koester Bernhardt Lock stedt Willie Henrichs Willie Boening Edwin Kuehn.
A heavy rain fell in Moulton and vicinity Tuesday totaling several inches. Farmers report fields not badly washed, but hail caused damage in Yoa kum Shiner and Hochheim with crops hit hard in affected areas.
The Luther League will present an Easter program at the church Sunday night April 17 starting at 7 30. On Monday night April 18 a social at Luther Hall honors the confirmation class and invites all interested young people. Members should bring cake or sandwiches.
The Boy Scouts held a small regualr meeting Monday night with limited business. They announced a play titled The Deacon Entangled to be staged at the Moulton school auditorium on April 22. The meeting closed with the Scout oath. Reporter.
Shirley Koester daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Koester Jr entertained a party of young friends Saturday afternoon for her seventh birthday. The children played various games and were served cake sandwiches and soda water.
County Commissioner F. J. Butschek and crew completed a week of street grading in Moulton, improving road conditions and accessibility throughout the town. The effort focused on paving surfaces and drainage, with work continuing as weather allowed.
Memorial services are planned at Oak Hill Cemetery in Flatonia on Sunday April 17 at 3 30 P M The program includes violin solo by Mrs C P Harrison Knights of Pythias Lodge choir song a scriptural reading by Mrs E A Arnim president of Oakhill Cemetery Assn a solo Beside Still Waters by Mrs Virginia Darby a memorial address by Rev T G Fowler pastor Christian Church Waelder and benediction by Rev S D Lambert pastor Methodist Church Flatonia
The Moulton baseball team schedules its first game of the season Sunday afternoon versus Flatonia, a strong opponent, on the local lot. Shiner and Moulton meet here Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Vine Papacek received a telegram from Banning California announcing the death of her daughter Mrs Emma Bb Primm. Mrs Papacek and her son Rudolph and Mrs William H Pundt left for California Monday afternoon. Mrs Primm had been ill about a year. A fuller obituary will appear next week.
The Hermann Park Verein hosts its annual Easter celebration on Monday April 18 starting at 1 p.m. An egg hunt entertains children while baseball and other amusements provide a day of activities for adults. The festivities end with a dance at night and most local businesses close at noon.
The Moulton high school baseball team defeated Hallettsville here Friday last week by a 26 to 9 score. Hallettsville pitchers Strauss Johnson and Sommerlatte faced Bohuslav and Casey for Moulton. The game showcased strong hitting from both sides with Moulton pulling ahead early and cruising to victory.
April 6 marked ten years since the U S entered the war. Governor Dan Moody trimmed emergency funds by 190700 dollars, saving taxpayers. The Eagle reported the City Beautification Club added a new recruit toward a 300 member target.
The property tax paying voters of Houston last Monday authorized the issuance of 6 975 000 in bonds for city improvement purposes. The levy carried by a heavy majority.
Mrs W F Eilert will be hostess to the Moulton Cemetery Aid Society on Tuesday April 17.
Mrs. Ed Biehunke hosted the Bridge Club last Thursday afternoon. Miss Sophie Krause won high score and Miss Leonora Janszen had low score. Lunch included lady fingers macarons angel food squares sandwiches and punch.
Mrs Henry Schodde aged 71 of the south edge of town is confined to bed with injuries from a fall last Wednesday while performing daily chores. Friends extend well wishes for her speedy recovery.
The Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein met at Luther Hall on March 31 for an enjoyable afternoon. Hostesses included Mesdames F Biehunke Jr Leon Helwer John C Mueller and Miss Annie Arnim. April committees were named with members Schodde Mueller Krause for Membership and others for sick and decoration duties. A lunch of cake pies doughnuts sandwiches coffee and cocoa was served. The next meeting is scheduled for April 28 with hostesses Kintiazen Emil Jaroszewski Leo Jaroszewski and QO F Anape.
Anton Gerbermann of Cat Spring died after a lightning strike on Tuesday afternoon. The funeral was held from his home on Thursday morning with interment at Mentz cemetery. He was about 55 and survived by his widow and five children.
A merchandise shoot is slated at the Moulton Gun Club range on Sunday April 24 starting at 9 AM. All club members are urged to attend and compete for prizes. Spectators are welcome.
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