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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1922
Page
1
J F Bozka of Hallettsville announces his candidacy for re election to Lavaca county clerk subject to the democratic primary in July. He has served nearly two years in the office and asks voters to re elect him based on his record and performance.
Verna Ashby a 13 year old girl in Rockdale Texas died after touching a live electrical wire while climbing a chinaberry tree in a neighbor’s yard Investigators initially suspected a fall and broken neck but later ruled that out.
The regular meeting of the Moulton Light and Ice Company directors was held last Thursday at the Farmers & Merchants State Bank. Dr. John G. Guenther was elected vice president. Smith Leazar and August W. Janszen were appointed to solicit subscriptions to fund four Keep to the Right posts on Front Street.
Miss Agnes Miculka returned Sunday from San Antonio where she visited relatives.
At the Friday meeting of the Moulton school board newly elected trustees George Baur George von Lienen and John C Mueller took the oath of office. Officers elected were O F Knape president George Baur vice president and August W Janszen secretary. Several teachers were elected including Lydia Koester Thelma Moore Irene Bultmeyer Nelda Erhard and Gladys Smith. Other faculty members will be elected later.
Mrs. J. T Jaeggli hosted the Moulton Home and School Club on a recent Wednesday afternoon. Members attended and agreed to hold regular social meetings through the summer. Refreshments were served. The next gathering will be with Mrs. Sam Jaeggli on Friday, May 5.
A class-play titled A Cabin Courtship will be shown at the opera house on Tuesday May 2 at 3 30 in the afternoon. The cast includes June Forrest played by Gladys Jaeggli Philip Russell by Herbert Meiners Mrs Culpepper by Bessie Biehunko George Ware by Claude Manning Carol Pratt by Cecile Rehmet Murray Alden by Vladik Miculka Bill Jakin by Clarence Knape Lizzie Jakin by Bernice Knape and Big Pete by Edwin Richter.
Mr and Mrs A Schuman of this place celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary last Sunday. The ceremony was at the Catholic church in Flatonia. Mr Schuman is 72 and Mrs Schuman 83, both in excellent health, with wishes for many more years of happiness. ≤
Several pleasant hours were spent at the home of Mrs. Edward Boehm Sr. on April 11 with refreshments served. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday May 4 at the home of Mrs. Edmund L Etlinger.
Miss Gladys Jaeggli hosted a Thursday senior gathering with several guests. The evening featured varied games and refreshments including cake sandwiches and cocoa, and all attendees enjoyed themselves.
Mr and Mrs Frank Bucek of Runge visited relatives here over the weekend. Elo C Fehrenkamp Richard Boehm and Oscar Andera attended the Battle of Flowers in San Antonio last week. Walter Mang of Gonzales son of Mr and Mrs John Mang of Moulton is a candidate for county commissioner in the Gonzales precinct. John Bucek and family Mrs Henry Mioulka and baby and Mrs Ed Pundt and baby returned to San Antonio Monday after several days with relatives here.
Charles Zavesky returned to Hallettsville after visiting his parents. Ella and Hilda Huf visited Emma and Rosie Reindl. Emma and Rosie Reindl with others took a pleasure trip to Smithville for boating and kodaking. Hilda Marburger visiting Breslau. Sweet Sixteen. April 25, 1922.
The Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein met at Mrs. William Hilert with many members present for fancy work and conversation. Mrs. F W Wilks joined as a new member. The next meeting will be with Mrs. D Lockmann. Mrs. P O Puck hosted the Boursville Frauen Verein and guests for the eleventh anniversary with needlework and refreshments. A quilt will be made at the May 16 session with Mrs. Fritz Kaase.
The Moulton Cemetery Aid Society held its last meeting with Mrs. Frank Biehunko Jr and Mrs. Willie Hiert Mayard. Lunch was served and members did hand work. The group will meet on the first Wednesday of每 month.
Oak Grove reports Elmer Louis becomes fifth child of Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Selzer on March 30. Rural men visit Fort Bend County for business and note late crops. Local officials and educators attend the Texas Teachers Conference in Austin April 21 and 22, with enthusiasm for proposed reforms. A. J. Elster and family attend Wied school program, box supper, and dance. Freytag and Haas families visit relatives near Halletsville and Smithville for the weekend. April 25, 1992.
Mrs Mary Tomasko returned Monday from San Antonio where she visited her aunt Mrs Agnes Flury and attended the festivities.
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