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Newspaper

Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1934

Page

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Moulton High School Auditions Delight Local Audience

A Friday evening program at Moulton High School featured multiple acts. The one act play The Blue Teapot directed by Miss Koester starred Norma Wach tendorf and others. A comedy Wienies on Wednesday directed by Miss Koester followed with several performers. Great-Grandmother's Attic was directed by Miss Gerhold with Cordelia Boehm and others. Cordelia Boehm sang The Old Spinning Wheel and the choral group conducted by Miss Cone performed several numbers. Clifton Pustejovsky read Mother on the Sidewalk and the Moulton Juvenile Orchestra provided musical numbers.

Moulton High School Miss Koester Norma Wachtendorf Boyce Rehmer Maxine Bergfeld Marvin Merrem L.a.dickson Doris Arnim Joyce Kopecky The Moulton Juvenile Orchestra

Buried Friday for A J Sommerlatte at Shaw's Bend

A J Sommerlatte, 54, died April 11 in Hallettsville and was buried Friday at Shaw's Bend Cemetery. Rev A H Falkenberg officiated. He was born in Frelsburg Colorado County. married Selma Hofman in 1901. Survived by widow, three daughters, three grandchildren, five brothers, five sisters.

John Sommerlatte Hallettsville Shaw’s Bend A. H. Falkenberg Moulton Frelsburg Colorado County Selma Hoffman Alleyton Willie Balzar Charles McCarthy Yoakum Hilda Sommerlatte Weimar Charles Sommerlatte Rockhouse Joe Sommerlatte Fayetteville Lee Sommerlatte Shaws Bend Fritz Sommerlatte Cummins Creek San Antonio Fritz Balzar Alma Schobel Annie Grewer Charles Nelson el Campo Gus Henninger Columbus

Guadalupe Valley Dental Society Holds April Meeting in Moulton

The Guadalupe Valley Dental Society met in Moulton on Saturday April 14 hosted by Dr O car A Darilek with Dr M P Rochelle as president. Papers covered The Pulpless Tooth and Focal Infection with discussions led by several dentists. Attendees from Hallettsville Gonzales Yoakum Cuero Schulenburg Nordheim Flatonia Shiner and Moulton totaled 17. A social was voted for October. Next meeting in Cuero in May. Guests included Mr Young Chicago Dr Bowlen B Hunter San Antonio W H Pratt Cuero and O F Knape Moulton. Light refreshments followed.

Guadalupe Valley Denta Society Moulton Ocar A. Darilek M. P. Rochelle Dan ©. Peavy Oscar A. Darilek O. F. Knape M. A. Rowan J. E. Freytag E. W. Darilek J.J. Mensik W. W. Dunn Hallettsville Gonzales Yoakum Cuero Schulenburg Nordheim Flatonia Shiner Mr. Young Chicago Dr. Bowlen B.B. Hunter San Antonio W.h.pratt

Lane and Simpson named to Lavaca County Centennial Board

Senator Gus Russek appoints Mrs. Ella E. Lane of Shiner and Mr. J. H. Simpson of Hallettsville to the Texas Centennial Advisory Board for Lavaca County. The advisory board will join the Texas Centennial Commission in its first Austin meeting June 6 to form a permanent organization. Nomination letters should be sent to Will H. Mayes, temporary secretary, in Austin.

Gus Russek Ella E. Lane Shiner J. H. Simpson Hallettsville Texas Centennial Advisory Board Lavaca Texas Centennial Commission Senate Austin Will H. Mayes Commission

New Babies Reported Near Moulton

Mr and Mrs Joe Schacher report the birth of a girl Annie Lee near Moulton on Monday April 9 The Trojacek family near Moulton welcomes twins Jove Jr and Jo Ann born Tuesday April 10 The Eagle offers congratulations to the families on their new arrivals

Joe Schacher Moulton Annie Lee Joe Trojacek Jove Jr Jo Ann The Eagle

Firemen's Annual Dance Planned by Moulton VFD

The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department schedules its annual dance at Hermann Park Hall this Saturday night April 21. Schultz Orchestra of Shiner will provide the music. Proceeds fund new fire equipment.

Moulton

Pundt to Open Meat Market Monday

Ed Pundt plans to open a meat market next Monday in the former Central Power and Light Company building. He is an experienced operator and seeks public patronage.

Ed. Pundt Central Power and Light Company Mr. Pundt

Sulak Seeks Democratic Nod for 15th District Senate

LaGrange candidate L. J. Sulak announces bid for state senate in the 15th district. The Eagle notes his platform on page five and records a Monday visit to the office to discuss the campaign.

L. J. Sulak LaGrange Eagle

Ladies' Aid Society Meeting Notes and Committees

The Ladies' Aid Society held its last meeting on April 5 and scheduled the next for May 3. Committees for the month included Sick Mrs Emil Janszen and Mrs Alb Klobedans. Membership Mrs Helen Albrecht and Mrs Frank Biehunke Jr. Flower Mrs Selma Jaeggli and Mrs Chase Riske. Serving Mrs Emil Janszen, Mrs Walter Haas and Mrs Marvin Haase.

Emil Janszen Alb. Klobedans Helen Albrecht Frank Biehunke Selma Jaeggli Chase Riske Walter Haas Marvin Haase

Devall Names Lavaca County Board Members

Representative Sam Devall of Hallettsville appoints Mrs. E. H. Marek of Yoakum and J. T. Jaeggli of Moulton as Lavaca county members of the Texas Centennial Advisory Board.

Sam Devall Hallettsville E. H. Marek Yoakum J. T. Jaeggli Moulton Texas Centennial Advisory Board Lavaca County

Baursville Teachers Re-elected by School Board

Baursville school board met last Friday night and re elected all teachers. W V McAdams served as emcee with Miss Mary Belle Davis and Miss Ruth Dooley listed as assistants.

Baursville School Board W.V. McAdams Pemcee Mary Belle Davis Ruth Dooley

New Assistant Chief Arrives Saturday

An assistant chief established headquarters at the home of Assistant Fire Chief and Mrs Emil J Papacek Saturday night April 14. The little man tipped the beam at 8% pounds. His name is Emil Joseph Jr. happy parents.

Emil J. Papacek Emil Joseph, Jr

Funeral for Mr. August Becker Held in Freisburg

Mr and Mrs F T Fehrenkamp Mrs Erna Kotzebue and Harvey Louis Fehrenkamp attended the funeral of Aug ust Becker age 82 years 6 months held in Freisburg on Friday. Becker was a cousin to Fr T Fehrenkamp.

F. T. Fehrenkamp Erna Kotzebue Harvey Louis Fehrenkamp August Becker Freisburg Becker Fr. T. Fehrenkamp

Central Power and Light Moves Office in City Building

The Central Power and Light Company has moved its local office into the former Farmers and Merchants State Bank building on Front Street. Mrs. Wm Gray of Yoakum visited her mother Mrs Josephine Balhorn last week. C T Johnson returned to Austin to resume his UT studies. The report lists several visitors including Mr and Mrs Wolters of Seguin and others seen in the area over the weekend.

The Central Power and Light Company Farmers and Merchants State Bank Front Street Wm. Gray of Yoakum Josephine Balhorn C. T. Johnson Austin University of Texas Emil Gieptner Novohrad Gieptner

Floresville Visit and Local Baseball Score

Mr John Darilek and family of Henkhaus spent Sunday in Floresville visiting relatives and friends The Tigers defeated the Knot hole Gang 9 to 7 In an eleven inning game here Tuesday afternoon E I Merrem returned to San Antonio Sunday after a visit with relatives and friends here.

John Darilek Henkhaus Floresville Tigers Knothole Gang Merrem San Antonio

Miss Rose Nell Mace Spends Weekend in Flatonia

Miss Rose Nell Mace spent last weekend in Flatonia visiting Mr and Mrs Joe BE Etlinger.

John Mladenko Georgie Mace Rose Nell Frotonia Joe E. Etlinger Rose Nell Mace Flatonia Joe BE Etlinger

Mrs Raab and family visit Schertz Selma and Randolph Field

Mrs Frank Raab and daughters Misses Gussie and Tillie and Mrs Rud Billimek and son Franklin spent Sunday in Schertz Selma and Randolph Field.

Frank Raab Gussie Tillie Rud. Billimek Franklin Schertz, Selma Randolph Field

Highway Department Lets 3 A Gap Contract

The State Highway Department in Austin let the contract for hot asphalt surfacing on Highway 38 A from Waelder to the Caldwell county line. This completes the sole gap in Highway 3 A between Flatonia and San Antonio.

State Highway Department Austin Waelder Caldwell County Flatonia San Antonio

Baursville P T A Plans May 6 Picnic

The Baursville Parent-Teachers Association met Friday night and planned a May 6 picnic with a special April 30 meeting to finalize arrangements. Members are urged to attend and the note invites everyone to see "Here Comes Charlie" Friday night.

Baursville Parent-Teches Association Charlie

Labor Registry Urges Lavaca County Employers Aid

Information to all agricultural and industrial employers from the Lavaca County National Re-employment Service in Hallettsville Texas requests cooperation. The office offers a list of employables, can supply farm labor at reasonable wages, and asks unemployed registrants to renew or continue registering within 30 days.

Lavaca County National Re-employment Service Hallettsville Texas National Farmers’ Service L?vaca County

42 Club Hosts Social With High Score Return

Mrs J T Jaegg's hosted the 42 Club gathering last Thursday afternoon. After six games Mrs A J Kolar held high score. Refreshments included potato salad tuna fish sandwiches saltines ice cream with fresh strawberries and devil's food cake and iced tea.

J. T. Jaegg A. J. Kolar

Pietsch Sixth Wedding Anniversary Celebration

Mr Emil J Jalufxa and family Mr Steve Capak and family Mr Fred Pietch and family and Mrs G C Fisbeck motored to Hallettsville Sunday evening to help celebrate the sixth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Louis Pietsch.

Emil J. Jalufxa Steve Capak Fred Pietch G. C. Fisbeck Hallettsville Louis Pietsch

Funeral Held For Mrs. Johanne Imken At Fayetteville

George von Lienen and G J Bohnenkamp attended the funeral of their aunt Mrs. Johanne Imken 87 in Fayetteville on Saturday. Mrs. Imken died Friday at LaGrange.

George von Lienen G. J. Bohnenkamp Johanne Imken Fayetteville Mrs. Imken LaGrange

Also Mentioned on This Page

A. J. Sommerlatte Brenham Ame Charlie Chaplin San Francisco Yqin Tiffin Ohio Western Front Ces McGuffey Guadalupe Valley Dental Society Mrs. Lane and Firemen’s Annual Pundt Sulak Ladies’ Aid Society Devall Baursville Ie & Lb Mrs Wolters of Seguin E. D. Meyer Otto Henkhaus W. A. Bergfeld Gus Wachtendorf Elmer Carl Riske Houston Horace M. Landrum Cread McCollum Cread, Jr Beeville R. Preston Dorothy Jean Annie Laurie Jaeggli John Lewis Jaeggli Johnnie Mladenka D. M. White Leona Merrem Malvin Joyce Meyer Lutheran College At William H. Logemann Rosenberg Henry Wachtendorf Shiner Hospital Alvin Spickerermann F. C. Koester Skidmore Fredericksburg Synodical Convention of the American Lutheran Church Harry T. Pitts J. W. Schindler Charles Schindler Marlin Mrs. Huebner Alice William Hillmer Hermann Park Hall Moulton, Texas Highway Department
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