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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1927
Page
1
Zions Lutheran Church schedules 8 45 A M Sunday School and Bible Class with J T Jaeggli and a 10 A M English service. A 1 PM Sunday afternoon image session of the 1927 information class is planned. bring one dollar for photos. Easter enrollments reached 183, aim 200. all welcome. Pastor A H Falkenberg invites all to attend.
Louis Berger, about 58, was lifting a barn when the jack slipped and the barn fell, fracturing his spine. Doctors deem recovery very doubtful. The report also mentions a planned road building program that would make Moulton a hub of a large trade territory and improve its prospects.
The Luther League of Moulton presented an in church program Sunday evening with a large audience. The lineup included Scripture Reading and Prayers by Henry Bohnenkamp, a vocal duet by Mrs von Lienen and Edith, a talk by Rev. Falkenberg, instrumental duets by Knape and Mildred, a dialogue by Edith von Lienen and Hilda Weydemann, Easter Tidings by 12 girls, an essay The Life of Luther by J Donald Richter, a sonfi and a confirmation class recitation by Evelyn Koester, a musical reading by Estella Janszen, responsive readings, a piano solo offertory by Alice von Lienen, and a closing prayer and benediction.
Waelder reports a severe hail storm last week that destroyed crops with hail up to hen egg size. Peach Creek overflow also damaged farms. some crops must be replanted. Local events included a well attended Andrews Chapel School program and a Saturday night dance at Oscar Hall, plus a supper at Claiss School. Two Pals.
The university interscholastic district meet took place in Victoria Friday and Saturday. Hallettsville won with 85 points, Victoria had 65. Moulton contestants included Estella Janszen and Alice von Lienen in tennis and declamation, Winnie Knape in declamation, Dick Kalal in athletic events. Accompanied by W. B. Smith, superintendent, and Mr. and Mrs. O F P Knape and daughters Bernice and Mabel. District counties: Calhoun, Victoria, Refugio, Goliad, DeWitt, Jackson and Lavaca.
The Hermann Park Verein held its Easter event Monday afternoon with a slim turnout due to threatening weather. An egg hunt drew many youngsters at about 3 o clock while the American Legion Band of Moulton provided music. Directors thank Moulton businesses for closing during afternoon hours.
The season opener on the local diamond saw Flatonia defeat Moulton 8 to 7. Final tally by innings shows Flatonia 7 runs to Moulton's 8, with Williamson and Boetcher on the Flatonia battery and Bunting and Pundt for Moulton. Williamson fanned 13 batters, Bunting 7. umpire was Wagner.
Rock Springs in Edwards County suffered near total ruin after a cyclone on Tuesday night April 12. Fifty seven people died and many were injured as about 400 houses were reduced to twelve badly damaged with property losses estimated at 1.218 million dollars.
Oak Grove school trustees re-elect Miss Sallie Moreland of Halletts ville and Miss Edna Reisch of Moulton for the upcoming scholastic session after closing a successful term last week.
Texas reported 1 049 869 motor vehicles in 1926 while the United States total reached 22 006 398 vehicles. This snapshot notes state and national vehicle counts for the era.
The Moulton baseball team beat Shiner 9 to 4 on Monday afternoon. Shiner, considered a strong local opponent, pushed ahead early but Moulton rallied for the win. Fehrenkamp homered for Moulton as Bohuslav and Pundt held the line on the mound. Umpire Wagner. Next game: Moulton at Hallettsville Sunday.
The Moulton Luther League held a party at Luther Hall on Monday evening April 18 to honor the confirmation class of 1927. Games were played and refreshments served as the class of 43, including 24 girls and 19 boys, was described as the largest in the church's history.
John Brom and Mary Sykora, residents near town, were married Tuesday morning at the Catholic church with Rev. Father Joseph Kopp officiating. The ceremony was followed by a small reception at the bride's parents home with immediate relatives and close friends. The Eagle extends congratulations.
Local talent from the Henkhaus section presents Aunt Jarushy on the War Path at Evergreen School Monday night April 25. Directed by Mrs. George Hamon and Miss Emily Darilek, proceeds go to the school. Everyone is invited to attend.
Miss Tillie Franke returns from a several week visit in George West city, arriving Sunday.
Mrs Alfred C Rehmer and her children returned last Friday from a visit to relatives in San Antonio.
Mr George Bargman and family of Gonzales were in Moulton visiting guests of Mr and Mrs Ehrenkamp.
Misses Edith and Adele Krueger returned to Shiner Tuesday after a brief visit with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Fehrenkamp.
Mr and Mrs Rudolph J Roe der and Charles Schindler of Schulenburg and Fred Wilks of San Antonio visited at the F Wilks home Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Logemann and Mr. John Reynardt of Cuero were weekend visitors at the homes of Mr. William H. Logemann and Mr. Anton Katzer.
A heavy rain and hail storm with lightning struck Wednesday night April 138 causing washed fields requiring replanting on several farms. Hail damaged Oak Grove area. lightning killed a horse and a mule owned by Arthur Jahn and ignited a hay stack tied to Joe A Heinrich. A cyclone harmed Moravia and Velhrad regions.
The Moulton Gun Club invites members to a merchandise shoot at the local range on Sunday April 24 starting at 9 AM. All club members should attend to compete for prizes and spectators are welcome.
The Boy Scouts of Moulton present a three act comedy The Deacon Entangled at the school auditorium Friday night April 22. Everyone is invited to attend.
This week marks the 174th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson's birth on April 14. San Antonio claims the world’s largest American Legion Post with 2 187 members. Congressman Thomas Blanton announces Candidacy for U S Senate against Karl B Mayfield. A world welfare conference will be held in Washington on May 3 with twenty nations promising cooperation.
Former U S Senator Joseph Weldon Bailey urges adding a Volstead law modification plank to the national Democratic convention agenda for next year. He argues for changes to the prohibition framework and party positions.
Oak Grove School held a basket supper Sunday night to raise funds for the school. The Oak Grove event drew social support and generated 438.25 in receipts.
The second nine of Flatonia and Moulton met on the local diamond Tuesday afternoon with Moulton winning 19 to ?. Batteries listed Flatonia William son and Gustrom. Moulton pitchers Et linger and Kubenka.
General J C Wester of Houston was elected commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans at the annual reunion held in Tampa Florida last week. The 1928 reunion will be held in Little Rock Arkansas.
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