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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1924
Page
1
A church notice from Rev. G. B. McLane invites all residents to attend services at Old Moulton on the second and fourth Sundays, morning and evening. It urges reflecting on life and eternity and applying hearts to the gospel. Next Sunday services announced.
Bible Study Class led by Mrs Sam Jaeggli meets Monday afternoon at 38 o clock with All Call Prayer and Lesson eleven on Samuel. Miss Adele Cordes leads. The Texas Grand Lodge of the Sons of Hermann met in Fredericksburg last week and selected New Braunfels as the next meeting place.
Lieutenant Governor T W Davidson has arranged a two week speaking tour through DeWitt and Lavaca Counties to campaign for governor. The schedule lists Hallettsville May 5 at 7 30 pm Cuero May 6 at 3 30 pm Yoakum May 6 at 7 30 pm at the Bandstand Courthouse.
Leo Guenther of Austin is described as spending the holidays under his parental roof, reflecting a domestic or family arrangement during the season. The fragment suggests a focus on family home life and shared holiday time.
The funeral for Mrs Jacob Welfl took place at her home on Thursday April 17. A large gathering accompanied the coffin to Moulton City Cemetery where interment occurred. She leaves a husband and six children plus 30 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mrs Welfl born Barbara Sebera in Bohemia December 4 1847 died at age 76 years four months and 12 days. She came to Texas in 1884 and lived in Praha Shiner and Moulton. The Eagle extends condolences to the family.
The Eagle reports Catholics intend to erect a handsome new brick church in Moulton in the near future. A description of the church will appear in these columns later.
Mrs. J. V. Ullrich and her baby from Sugarland are guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Vasina.
Mr Benno Hoppe and family and Ethel and Jesalee Mobley of Yoakum were in Moulton Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Schmeltekopf of Kyle came in Sunday for a brief visit to home folks.
Fred Mueller of Seguin visited his parents Mr. and Mrs H F Mueller the first part of the week.
Miss Esther Hannemann travels to Fredericksburg to visit her brother F. J. Hannemann and his family.
Miss Ruby Meiners returned to San Antonio on Monday after spending several days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Meiners.
Mr J W Nachlinger and family returned to Taylor after visiting relatives and friends. He is boosting Dan Moody's candidacy for the office of attorney general in Taylor.
Mrs. T., N. Powell visited Miss Gladys Smith in Flatonia on Wednesday afternoon. She attended a bridge party hosted by Mrs. W F Sullivan and a 42 party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R O Hill at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T C McCommon.
The Observer recalls a past large Moulton fair and urges renewed civic involvement. It notes an upcoming lyceum program by the Parent-Teacher Association and praises Easter services. The piece endorses Texas leadership in politics and stresses low trustee elections participation.
Examination of German confirmation class Saturday at 7 30 p m confirmation of German class Sunday morning at 10 o clock English services Sunday night at 7 30 Alfred Warnke of San Antonio visited his parents Mr and Mrs Louis Warnke Miss Eva Robbins and Cecil Hopper of LaGrange spent last weekend in Moulton visiting Mrs Roger Robbins Mr and Mrs Frank Biehunko and daughter Miss Bessie and Mrs Ed Biehunko were in San Antonio the first of the week.
Mr and Mrs J T Jaeggli spent part of the week visiting their daughter Miss Lillian Jaeggli in Kingsville. Mrs Sherman Sanders returned home at Wallis Friday after attending the funeral of her grandmother Mrs Jacob Welfl.
J A Heineke of Brenham was in Moulton last week on a business mission. He said his brother Rev H A Heineke, formerly pastor at Moulton and now in Brenham, has charge of two churches and is getting along fine.
A spring event features a country store and lunch, home talent entertainment, a prize for the tackiest outfits, and elaborately gowned participants. The tacky party is set for April 29 with free admission and 50 cent value items.
The Hermann Park Verein hosted an Easter picnic Monday afternoon, pleasing children with an egg hunt around 4 PM. The visiting Flatonia team defeated the locals 7 to 2, while the Worthing Brass Band provided music during the day and the dance that evening.
Schulenburg defeated Moulton 6 to 2 in the season opener at Schulenburg Friday afternoon. A return game is scheduled for Friday afternoon at home. fans are urged to attend and cheer for the team.
We express sincere thanks to all who assisted us during the illness and death of our son Randolph and for the flowers. Special thanks to Dr and Mrs Sam Jaeggli and the choir Mr and Mrs H F L Mueller.
Vladik Miculka travels to San Antonio on Tuesday to attend a program at the Alamo Commercial College. The move marks his pursuit of specialized training in commerce aligned with local opportunities.
The Kentucky Highway Department compared two Ford fleets on good and poor roads. Fuel oil tires and repairs yielded 4.22 cents per mile on good roads and 6.72 cents on poor roads. Repair costs were exactly double on poor roads.
The Lavaca county Democratic executive committee met at the Hallettsville courthouse on April 15. Mrs Elo Wolters of Shiner resigned as county chairman and D A Paulus was appointed to fill the vacancy. August W Janszen was elected committeeman from Precinct No 6 replacing August G Kotzebue who moved to West Columbia.
The Moulton baseball team opened its season with a 5 to 2 victory over Flatonia Sunday. Batteries for Moulton were Turek and Pundt, for Flatonia Kolar and Fojtek, with Hallettsville slated to visit next Sunday for a game that fans should attend to see the boys win.
Lavaca County commissioners appointed H. F. L. Mueller of Moulton as traffic officer at Halletsville in a session last week. Salary set at 60 dollars per month.
The county commissioners court has scheduled an election at Moravia School on May 10 to vote a 15 cent road tax.
Bridge Club hosted by Mrs Edwin Jaeggli on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Geo Mehner won high score. Next meeting set with Mrs Erna Kot zebue on Tuesday May 6.
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