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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1929
Page
1
Dallas July 31 reports show both amendments defeated in 194 counties with Gaines and Moore not voting. Governor’s salary measure: 37,508 for 69,943 against. Supreme court amendment: 47,642 for 70,338 against.
Cotton shipments from Galveston reach the three million bale milestone as traders report continued strong overseas demand. Officials cite steady shipments through the port and robust export activity.
More than 80,000 people gathered to inspect the steamship Bremen as it lay in New York Harbor last week, drawing crowds along the waterfront and generating widespread interest.
If Tex as property were assessed at half its value the tax rate could be lowered yet there would still be ample funds for schools and all other purposes.
The wealth of Texas is estimated at more than 12 billion dollars while the assessed valuation stands at about 4 billion. The piece argues for a state tax board to pursue tax dodgers and align assessments with true wealth.
Tom Love of Dallas plans to make anti Tammanyism a campaign issue for the Democratic nomination for governor. He left the party last year amid disagreement with the national ticket.
Moulton garlic flavors dishes nationwide as flavors trend from coast to coast. The region’s produce is likened to Milwaukee’s famed schooner impact, signaling a push to make garlic a household name.
Six men and one woman indicate bids for the Democratic nomination in 1930. The list includes Lieutenant Governor Barry Miller, Thomas B. Love of Dallas, Oscar F. Holcombe of Houston, T. N. Mauritz of Canada, E G, Senator of Dallas, Miss Katie Daffan of Ennis and Gregory Hatcher of Dallas.
Hallettsville Texas July 81 Mrs Albert Novak of Breslau section raised the first bale this season weighing 540 pounds. She received gifts from merchants and businessmen gathered by M J Bozka of the Peoples State Bank. The crop is late due to continued rains and will be shorter than average with picking not general for about 10 days.
The item notes Texas contains 169 airports and reports 489 producing oil wells added in May. It states about 45 million Americans plan car vacations this year and mentions Paul Whiterhan and his orchestra earning around $7,000 per hour for radio performances. It also cites roughly $500 million slated for airport construction nationwide this year.
At a regular meeting held Saturday July 20 Moulton Lodge No 298 AF and AM installed officers W E Smith worshipful master W E Richter senior warden Henry E Fehrenkamp junior warden Victor O Fehrenkamp treasurer William Miculka treasurer Leon C Schoenig senior deacon Joe C Kopecky junior deacon Edmund D Meyer tiler
Members, visitors invited to Friday afternoon practice shoots at 5 30 on the Moulton range every week.
Daily air service will operate between Houston and San Antonio beginning October 1. The new schedule aims to improve regional connectivity and travel options for business and tourism.
Mrs. Ernst Zimmermann 56 died from internal injuries and a broken collarbone after a Sunday morning crash at West First and South in Moulton. Her car overturned, pinning her. others escaped unharmed. She was active in the Lutheran Ladies Aid and Lorbeeren Lodge. Funeral Tuesday at 3:30 pm at the family home and church with large attendance.
Mrs J T Jaeggli and her daughter Annie Laurie were seen visiting Cuero on Monday and Tuesday continuing social visits in the area.
Misses Lillian and Gladys Jaegli of San Antonio travelled last weekend to visit family.
Miss Mildred Knape of San Antonio is spending a week's vacation at her parents' home.
Mr Emil Darilek and family Mr Frank Kubena and family and Mr Vladik Stainacher and family spent Friday evening at Hot Wells enjoying the park and surrounding amenities.
Mrs Charles Riske and her son Kilmer Carl visited in Sweet Home on Tuesday along with Misses Lillian Gladys Dorothy Jean Jaeg ali and James Jaeggli.
The Moulton Lutheran Ladies' Aid marked its twenty fifth year with morning and evening services on Sunday July 28. Rev. Roth of Charlottenburg and Rev. Hanne mann of Roundtop preached. Smith Leazar of the Moulton Chamber of Commerce gave the welcome address as the group praised its community work. The history of the aid was read. membership stands about seventy.
Miss Nelda Erhard of Bastrop stayed in Moulton last weekend as a guest at the J. T. Jaeggli residence. Mrs. Frank Albrecht, undergoing treatment at a Kerrville sanitarium, is progressing well.
Mr Frank K Meyer and family have returned from a visit of several days in Kerrville and San Antonio.
Mr and Mrs Gus Fisbeck of Harlingen departed last Friday for San Antonio after spending a week here visiting homefolks and friends.
Mr. L. J. Vanek and family of Abbott and Mr. Charles Bla huta and family of West spent the week with Mr. F. W. Nesko rik and family.
Weldon Knape entertained many friends Monday evening for a 14th birthday anniversary. Games were played and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.
Mrs. Guy T. Haltom and children of New York and Mrs. Henry A. Menefee and son Melvin of Beaumont visited their father Mr. Henry Krause. They left Beaumont Monday after a Sunday visit.
Mr. H. L. Sloan and family of Del Rio, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wenske near Moulton, departed Wednesday for San Antonio for a several day stay before returning home.
County Commissioner Otto Kubenka and his road crew replaced the short culvert on Moore avenue and West Second street with a longer structure last week. Several streets have been regraded.
Allen James Bohuslav, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Bohuslav, entertained many of his young friends Saturday afternoon for his tenth birthday anniversary. Refreshments of cake sandwiches and soda water were served.
Mr. Robert Malitz Jr and family Mr and Mrs Ben Meyer Miss Ella Meyer John W Meyer and son of Houston Mr William C Meyer and family and little Harriet Meyer of Muldoon and Mrs F J Meyer and children of Flatonia were guests at the O F Knape home Sunday afternoon.
The St. Louis Robin finished its record endurance flight after 420 hours 21 minutes ending at 7 38 p m. The crew Dale Red Jackson and Forest O Brine surpassed the Angeleno record by seven days and landed before about 15000 spectators in a field.
The Girl Scouts led by Miss Anita Richter spent Tuesday evening at the Halletts ville pool. Attending were Evelyn Pustejovsky, Evelyn Koester, Joyce Meyer, Lorena Ruth Smith, Mabel and Winnie Knape, with accompanying adults Mr and Mrs F P Raab, Mr and Mrs F C Smith and daughter Frankie, Mr and Mrs F J Wagner and children, and Mr and Mrs Emil Papacek and Donald James Richter.
April oil production data show Texas averaging 780,700 barrels per day, totaling 23,420,000 barrels for the month. Oklahoma and California trail, as Texas maintains its lead in U S output despite a small decline.
The Eagle notes that Moulton business houses will maintain the early closing hour until the cotton movement gains momentum and activity rises in the area.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. August Seifert of Henkhaus on Tuesday July 16. The baby will be welcomed as a new member of the family.
The eastern town livery barn owned by R. A. Etlinger, a longtime Moulton landmark, was torn down to clear space for Highway No. 109.
Elizabeth Bishop 90 early Lavaca county pioneer died in Houston Thursday July 25 burial in Hollywood Cemetery. She leaves three children J H Clare J J Clare and L J Bishop, 25 grandchildren 70 great grandchildren 7 great great grandchildren, daughter of James Johnson of Virginia. Family moved to Texas in 1846, married Philip Bishop at 15 near Yoakum. Bishop was a Confederate veteran who died at 33. Mrs. Bishop had lived in Houston since 1905.
A large number of relatives and friends gathered Sunday July 28 at Mr and Mrs F Ullmanns home. Relatives included Frank Ullmann Jr Cheapside Otto Schultz Normangee Rud Fillip Shiner Adolph Nachlinger Taylor Joe Heinrich Louis Fehrenkamp Henry Fehren Louis Niebuhr Moulton and others. Friends from Hallettsville Shiner Cheapside Moulton attended. Games provided entertainment and noon and evening meals were served to all.
An important Geier-Merrem Post No. 392 American Legion gathering will be held at the Legion Hall Tuesday night August 6. All members are urgently requested to attend.
Joe Meyer, under treatment at the government hospital near Kerrville, spent several days at home last week and is getting along fine.
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