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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1927
Page
1
Washington April twenty two. The nation remains young. A D A R report lists twenty four living women whose fathers fought in the Revolutionary War with George Washington. One father served as a ten year old boy in the army.
Miss Henrietta Eileen entertained many friends Monday evening at her sister Mrs William Wilks home. Games and contests provided entertainment for the guests. Refreshments of cake sandwiches and punch were served.
The A F Kotzebue Drug Company of Moulton announces a three day one cent sale starting Thursday May 5 in this issue of The Eagle.
Texas now has over 5 000 miles of electric transmission lines expected by year end 1923. All major divisions produce or are set to produce petroleum and natural gas. Texas natural gas output runs about 130 billion cubic feet yearly, rising swiftly. Texas accounts for 19 percent of US natural gas production, about 190 million gallons of gasoline output annually. Electric plants in Texas posted a 27 percent increase in electricity produced in February compared with last year.
The Hermann Park Hall event in Moulton on April 20, hosted by Geier Merren Post No 392 American Legion, drew a large crowd and enjoyed music by Bade Schindler's Schulenburg orchestra. The Legion presented a 26 piece silver set as a prize, with No. 41 won by Maxine Bergfeld.
Washington April 21. Department of Commerce released figures showing Texas hens laid 74,552,284 dozen eggs in 1925. The data highlight the Lone Star State's strong poultry production.
Preparations are under way in Austin for 1800 to 2000 delegates expected for the University of Texas Inter scholastic League meet May 6 through 8. Women in Austin volunteer to house delegates with homes offering space for up to two youths. Reception and transportation hubs are at the University YMCA with student volunteers serving and receiving excused class cuts. Registration and campus lab guidance will be at the YMCA.
Winners in the State Inter scholastic League meet will receive trophies totaling under $1000, says Roy Bedick, head of the University of Texas League Bureau. Most events use circulating trophies but permanent shields and loving cups are given to the winners along with medals.
Hallettsville Texas April 23 The newly elected city officials sworn in include Charles Fertsch mayor W E Parr city attorney O T East marshal G G Traxler alderman who succeeded themselves A J Hill alderman succeeds Louis Kahanek not up for re election B V Avant succeeds H L Stulken resigned to become postmaster Stulken also treasurer by appointment city council Alderman Timm named treasurer.
Evergreen school at Henkhaus re elected Mrs. George Hamon as principal and Miss Emily Darilek as assistant for the next scholastic session. The board praised a successful session closed last Friday.
Sam and Will Moore Institute honors list includes first grade Alice Vondrak E mil Darilek Shirley Koester Mary Louise Ermis, third Consuelo Puck fourth Daniel Darilek sixth Edward Bevan seventh Marie Roden high school Erna Nieman.
About 300 bales were marketed in Moulton on Friday and Saturday. Prices hovered around 15 cents. Roughly 2,000 bales remain held by farmers in the Moulton territory.
A three act comedy presented by Henkhaus community youths at Evergreen School drew a large audience. The benefit play for Moulton and Evergreen schools raised 52 dollars 15 cents with proceeds to aid local schools. The show featured a lengthy cast led by Sufficiency Fish and Aunt Jerushy with a jazz band providing music.
Joe Ziegelbauer died after a long illness at a La Grange hospital on Tuesday April 19. Funeral services were held Wednesday April 20 at Catholic Cemetery in Cistern conducted by Rev. John Anders. He was 73, survived by his widow and six children, 24 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and a sister.
Confederate veterans plan a fund to establish a memorial institute honoring pioneer Southern women for their glorious service. Announcement came from General J. Foster of Houston, commander-in-chief of the United Confederate Veterans.
The Moulton Gun Club event drew many visitors despite bad weather with attendees from La Grange Flatonia Weimar Harlestsville and Shiner. Carl Amberg of LaGrange won high with 74 of 80 while W G Garbade of Flatonia was second with 71. Prizes included hampers sacks of flour coffee cash and thermos jugs awarded to multiple winners.
Zions Lutheran invites parishioners to Sunday School and Bible Class at 8 45 A M Decoration services at Baursville cemetery in German at 9 00 A M English service at Moulton at 7 30 P M There will be no services on May 8 A H Falkenberg pastor invites all to attend services at Zions Lutheran next Sunday The church with a welcome
The Moulton team traveled to Hallettsville for a Sunday game interrupted by rain. The score stood 6 to 3 in favor of Hallettsville when play was halted in the sixth inning. Hallettsville and Moulton plan to resume with a return game here Sunday afternoon.
The Moulton Public School students observe Mothers Day on May 8 at 3:00 PM in the school auditorium. Rev S Dunn of Yoakum will deliver the address with special music prepared. You are invited to attend.
Moulton High School baseball blanked Waelder High School 3 to 0 on Friday afternoon. The Eagles made three trips around the bases. It was Moulton’s third win of the season with batteries listed for Waelder Miller Gloovery Janca and for Moulton Bohuslav Casey.
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