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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1928
Page
1
Texas has topped states in farm products as a cattle producer and in oil production for the past three months while leading in rail mileage. It has twice produced over 1 billion dollars in crops, grown farm values from 1909 to 1927, and seen manufactured product values rise from 1914 to 1925. Mineral output reached 420.38 million in 1926.
The Eagle owes F. P. Raab a sample of apples grown on his place in the northern part of town. Raab has three heavily fruited trees and the apples show a fine color and flavor comparable to the best apricots grown nationwide.
Birth notices report a boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schumann on Thursday July 26 and a boy born to Mr. and Mrs. John Rothbauer on Friday July 27. Also a boy named Maxie born to Mr. and Mrs. Anton Mueller of Kuehn's Grove on Monday July 23.
Farmer friends from various sections report boll worm makes its appearance and is damaging the cotton crop. They urge timely control measures to prevent losses below or above the average harvest.
Mrs G Langner wife of Rev Langner of Knippa died Sunday morning. Her body was taken to Brenham where interment occurred Monday afternoon with Rev Hartman officiating. Rev Langner served as pastor of the Brenham Lutheran church for 28 years.
Gene Tunney defeated Tom Heeney in the 11th round to retain the world heavyweight championship during a New York bout on Thursday night July 26.
The first bale of the 1928 cotton crop was marketed in Moulton Monday by Frank Koncaba near Peach Creek. Weighed 504 pounds, it was ginned by J. R. Matula and sold to Ed Boehm's Sons for 23 cents per pound. The next bale, 548 pounds, was sold Tuesday morning by John Branecky to Rud Jaeggli & Bro.
Superintendent W E Smith and his family have returned from a visit to Richland Springs.
Mr and Mrs O R Brown of Hallettsville were in Moulton Sunday visiting home folks.
Women Hillmer and Lee Bunting carried the vote tally to Halletts ville on Monday indicating early results in the Democratic primary.
Mr and Mrs F T Fehrenkamp Mrs Erna Kotzebue and Dorothy Louise Fehrenkamp visited in Gonzales on Sunday.
Mr Henry Breitschopf and family visited Amarillo and Umbarger last week and report an excellent wheat crop in that section.
Mr and Mrs F J Meyer of Flatonia Mr and Mrs Walter H Meyer and son Nelson of San Antonio were guests at the editor s home Tuesday evening.
Miss Elizabeth Bargmann, who had been visiting her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Fehrenkamp and other relatives in Moulton, returned to Gonzales Sunday.
Mrs. J. V. Dozier returned to San Antonio Tuesday after a pleasant visit in Moulton. She left for California Wednesday to visit her sister.
Mr and Mrs Elo Fehrenkamp returned Sunday from a trip to New Mexico. In Deming they visited Mr and Mrs Frank Culak, former residents of this section.
Mr Frank J Wagner and family came back Monday from a long visit to Champaign Chicago and other places covering 3000 miles. They report excellent roads everywhere.
District Committeeman Fred I. Fehrenkamp and family along with Ed Woehler of Moulton Adjutant General Robertson and Dr. W. Z. Dunning of Gonzales attended the American Legion District Convention in El Campo on Sunday.
Mrs. F J Knesek entertained a group of friends at her home last Wednesday. Guests included Mrs A J Kallus and her daughter Miss Agnes of Wied. Refreshments served were cake sandwiches and tea.
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Krueger and daughter Miss Alva Virginia joined Miss Grace Preston and Mr. Gambel of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Willi Hillmer of Columbus, Mrs. Barbara Hillmer of Kingsville, Mr. Victor Fehrenkamp and family, Mr. Robert Preston and Mr. Raymond Pustejovsky of Moulton, and Miss Edith Krueger of Shiner for a Sunday outing at Alleyton.
In Moulton 622 Democrats voted in Saturday’s primary. Candidate tallies include United States Senator Owsley 202, Connally 250, McLemore 5. Governor Wardlaw 308. Lieutenant Governor Miller 395. Pollard 602 for Attorney General. Terrell 435 for Comptroller and 604 for Agriculture Commissioner. Greenwood 605 for Supreme Court Associate Justice. Morrow 3879 in Court of Criminal Appeals. Mansfield 608 for Congress. Olsen 611 for Legislature. Holt 609 for Dist. Judge. Weinert 606 for Dist. Attorney. Janszen 160 for County Judge. Fertsch 615 for County Attorney. Houchins 275 for Sheriff. Bozka 372 for County Clerk. Strauss 620 for Dist. Clerk. 617 for Tax Collector and Tax Assessor. Mrs. Mikulenka 618 for County Treasurer. Schoppe 616 for Co Superintendent. Meitzen 618 for County Surveyor. Kubenka 219 in Public Weigher and 606 for Justice of the Peace. Paulus 614 for County Chairman.
Did you know the state gasoline tax for June reached 1 690 000 dollars and that over 467 000 tons of water flow over Niagara Falls each minute according to the data cited.
Figures show about 29,687,499 motor vehicles in service globally, reflecting a vast fleet across continents and economies. The estimate underscores sustained demand for cars, trucks, and commercial vehicles amid expanding mobility.
Two American aviators reportedly circled the globe in 23 days 15 hours and 8 seconds using steamship and airplane during the anniversary event in Vienna, drawing wide attention from listeners and press.
Reports confirm the biggest oil gusher in the nation was brought in Winkler County Texas several days ago. The strike drew attention from oil firms and local officials amid production hopes and market chatter.
Mr and Mrs William Schulze of Granger are in Moulton visiting relatives and friends.
August W Janszen of Moulton defeats incumbent C L Stavinoha 2967 to 2601 to become county judge. Sheriff runoffs set with Gene Houchins 2356 and L A Greer 1990. J F Bozka re-elected county clerk 34638 to 2089. Runoffs also planned for county commissioner Precincts 2 and 6 A J Elster 462 Kubenka 587 Maldenka 344 and public weigher Chas Welff re-elected 494 to 384 over Joe Kubenka Jr.
Total vote polled at Shiner was 828. In county offices Judge Janszen 396 and Stavinoha 414. Sheriff candidates Houchins 256, Greer 329, Jaresh 176. County Clerk Bozka 572, Hollub 245. Burkett won a majority over four opponents.
In Lavaca County the total primary vote was 5707 with Wardlaw leading at 3168, Moody 1918, Mrs. Wilmans 103, and Hawkins 167. The figures reflect the ballot outcome for the governor's race.
Lavaca County precinct totals show Owsley 2255 votes Connally 1375 Mayfield 1093 Blanton 348 and Mrs Cunningham 97 McLemore 67 reflecting an early tally in the U S Senate contest.
O B Sokol a prominent Republican of Hallettsville was in Moulton Monday. He said the Republican party will not put out a county ticket this year and will devote activities to the state and national tickets.
Governor Dan Moody tops two challengers in the primary. Runoff August 25 will feature Mayfield against Connally for U S senator, Miller against Love for lieutenant governor, Marrs versus Garner for state superintendent, Robison against Terrell for land commissioner.
Shiner reports its first bale of the 1928 crop raised by Frank Picha near Kokernet weighs 590 pounds. The bale sold to Wolters Bros for 22 cents.
The Eagle reports an M System store will open soon in the Baur building. Richard Boehm will manage the new outlet.
Miss Ethel Mary Boehm is in Yoakum visiting at the home of her uncle Benno H. Hoppe.
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