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Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1920

Page

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Passes Milestone No 80 for Mr C M Kotzebue

A gathering at the Moore Hotel last Thursday afternoon honored Mr C M Kotzebue who marked his 80th birthday. Relatives and friends from Bernard Temple Flatonia and nearby towns attended with refreshments. The Eagle wishes him many more birthdays.

Moore Hotel C. M. Kotzebue Anton Gerbermann Arthur Meyer Manuel Kotzebue Julius Hillie Mis Elsie Kotzebue Bernard Felix F. Nesista Temple Herman Chemnitz Flatonia Kotzebue

Convention Visit Boosts Plans for Orphanage in Schulenburg

John Mladenka Charles Puste jovsky and A J Darilek attended the Slavonic Benevolent Order of Texas convention in Schulenburg last week reporting large attendance and royal treatment. The order decided to erect a home for orphans and the aged with site to be chosen later. Next convention slated for Houston in 1924.

John Mladenka Charles Pustejovsky A. J. Darilek Schulenburg Slavonic Benevolent Order of Texas Order Ca Houston

Birthday gathering at Oak Grove marks Mrs Jabn’s anniversary

A jolly crowd gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jabu in Oak Grove on Thursday evening for Mrs Jabn's birthday anniversary. Refreshments were served and attendees enjoyed several hours of pleasant socializing. friends extended wishes for many more happy birthdays.

Frank Jabu Oak Grove

Masonic Banquet Uplifts Three New Master Masons at Moulton

Moulton Lodge No. 298 A F and A M held a banquet after raising three candidates August Kotze bue Milton Meiners and George Mehner to master Mason. Visiting Masons joined from Flatonia Waelder Yoakum Augusta Weimar Gonzales Bellville San Antonio and others for the event and beef and mutton barbecue at the opera house followed the ceremony.

Moulton Lodge No A. F A.M August Kotzebue Milton Meiners George Mehner Opera House

Weather and social notes from Flatonia Route Four

A light rainfall aided cotton in Flatonia Route Four area on Friday. Social mentions include Mrs. Allen and relatives at Salem church in Luling, Lillie Hull visiting Jewel Cooper, gatherings with John Cooper and wife, Clyde Watts visiting Old Moulton friends, Edith Leazar visiting Waelder, and Jessie Lomax from the Gonzales cotton factory visiting homefolks. White Rose, August 2, 1920.

Mrs. Allen Luling Salem Church Lillie Hull Jewel Cooper John Cooper Clyde Watts

Readers thanked for subscription payments

The Eagle expresses appreciation to readers who have paid subscriptions since the last report. Names listed include Alois Richter of Moulton, Jim Kubena of Shiner, Roosevelt Etlinger of Island Park Michigan, Mrs George Bargman of Snyder, Fred Krause of Moulton, Mia F. J. Darilek of Moulton, and others.

Eagle Alois Richter Moulton Jim Kubena Shiner Roosevelt

Cox Announces Non Interference Policy In Primaries

Governor James M. Cox the Democratic standard bearer declares a general policy of non interference in state primary fights citing good judgment and Coxie as a nickname.

James M. Cox Coxie

Aircraft fares cut five hundred dollars in Los Angeles

Announcement from Los Angeles notes airplane rates reduced by 500 dollars for short flights. The writer jokes they would travel to the Poppy State by rail if railroad fares matched the discount.

Los Angeles Poppy

Moonriders First Episode at Opera House Friday

The Friday schedule features the first episode of The Moonriders at the Opera House tonight. The event marks a debut in the local entertainment calendar and draws readers into a growing serial production of stage and screen style.

Opera House Moonriders

Forty two Club entertains with card games and prizes

Mrs Werner J Cordes hosted the Forty two Club on a July Tuesday with three tables, eleven games, and prizes for Mrs C C Roeder and Mrs Anton Kolar. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Mesdames Roeder Nachlinger Kolar Etlinger Ko lar Rehmer Brunkenhoefer and Misses Alice Roosevelt Arnim Ella Krueger Laura Valenta Lillie May Etlinger.

Werner J. Cordes C.C. Roeder Anton Kolar C. C. Roeder J. W. Nachlinger Edmund Etlinger Rd. Kolar Alfred Rehmer Erich Brunkenhoefer San Antonio Alice Roosevelt Arnim Ella Krueger Laura Valenta Lillie May Etlinger

Widow of J W Bennett Dies in Hallettsville at 65

Mrs J W Bennett died yesterday at her Hallettsville home after a short illness. Aged 65 years and 8 months she lived with her husband for 50 years. Survived by husband who is critically ill a daughter Mrs L J Davis a granddaughter Mrs J D Nolen and two sisters Mrs Belle Green and Mrs Morgan Interment was held this afternoon in City Cemetery.

Hallettsville Texas J. W. Bennett L. J. Davis J.D. Nolen Belle Green

Death of Miss Maurine Gray

Dr and Mrs James D Gray mourn the death of their only daughter Miss Maurine Gray aged 18 at Yoakum after weeks of illness. Funeral was held Wednesday at 5 p m The Grays formerly lived in Moulton and the community offers sympathy.

James D. Gray Maurine Yoakum Dr. Gray Moulton

Moulton Wins From Flatonia In Sunday Baseball

Moulton defeated Flatonia 11 to 7 on Sunday afternoon with a scoring spread of 1 run in the third, 3 in the fourth, 4 in the fifth and 3 in the sixth for Moulton and 3 in the third and 4 in the ninth for Flatonia. Batteries were Sanders and Kotzebue for Moulton, Fricke and Albrecht for Flatonia. Umpire Te Fehrenkamp. A good-sized audience attended.

Moulton Flatovia Flatonia Sanders Kotzebue Fricke Albrecht Téle C Fehrenkamp

Salem Church Closes After Three Day Baptist Meeting

The Salem church ended a three day gathering led by Eld er J S Newman and Pastor N A Allen. Nine members joined the old primitive Baptist church with eight added inside and one at the water. Baptism occurred near Moulton. The services drew attendees from near and far. A Believer in the Old Baptist, August 1, 1920.

Salem J.S. Newman N. A. Allen Old Primitive Baptist Church Moulton

Mrs. Anna Buescher Celebrates 76th Birthday

Mrs. Anna Buescher entertained relatives and friends on Sunday in observance of her 76th birthday. Attendants included Mr. Emil Buescher and family, Mr. Alfred Buescher and family of Smithville, Mrs. Jane Teller and daughter Elsie, Edwin Buescher and family of Cuero, and Mrs. Oscar G. Teller of Bishop. The Eagle extends birthday wishes.

Anna Buescher Emil Buescher Alfred Buescher Smithville Jane Teller Elsie Edwin Cuero Oscar G. Teller Bishop Buescher

American Party Nominates County Candidates at Hallettsville

The Hallettsville county convention of the American Party nominated J. A. Sommer for county judge Joe Bozka for county clerk Joe Munsch for tax assessor Henry Schornack for tax collector G W Ponnish for sheriff and delegates F J Butschek A J Elster to the state convention Also listed were nominees for precinct posts including August Eilers F J Bushek Louis Wagner Val Gallia Ad Lichey F W Hans Frank Blabuta Frank Janecek Henry Kruc er Ed Henkhaus Jacob Tomasko and others with several precincts covered by named candidates.

J. A.sommerlatte Hallettsville Joe Bozka Shiner Joe Munsch Henry Schornack G. W. Ponnish Hackberry Fort August Eilers F. J. Buschek Moulton Louis Wagner Justice of the Peace Val Prank Janecek Henry Krucer Henkhaus Jacob Tomasko

Democratic Precinct Chairmen Named at Hallettsville Meeting

At the Democratic county convention held in Hallettsville on Saturday precinct chairmen were selected for eight precincts: Devall, Matula, Merrem, Powlton, Smith, Buescher, Wimberly, and Little. Delegates to the state convention include Moultonites Frank Wagner, Jobo Mladenka, Ed Studeman, O F Knape, August Krause, and Emil Pesek.

Hallettsville A. T. Devall, Jr August Matula K. J. Merrem A. H. Powlton Jesse Smith Oswald Buescher Horace Wimberly Robert Little

Mrs Frank Veselka Dies Near Stacy School at 33

Mrs Frank Veselka of near Stacy School died at Hallettsville on Thursday July 29 after a brief illness. Interment was in the Lutheran cemetery at Witting. She was born in Austria November 17 1888 and came to Texas as a girl. Surviving are her husband and seven children.

Frank Veselka Near Stacy Hallettsville Witting Austria Texas Mathes Moulton Chicago

Catholic Ladies' Aid Society Meeting Report

Mrs. Adolph Anders hosted the Catholic Ladies' Aid Society on Wednesday afternoon with members engaging in fancy work. Refreshments were served. The next gathering will be with Mrs. William Brosch on Wednesday August 11 to work on a quilt and all members are asked to attend.

Adolph Anders Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society William Brosch

Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein Meets for Fancy Work

The regular meeting of the Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein was hosted by Mrs. Emil Pundt on Thursday afternoon. Members chatted while doing various crafts and enjoyed coffee cake and sandwiches. Mrs. W. K. Riehter will entertain the Verein on Thursday, August 19.

Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein Emil Pundt W. K. Riehter Verein

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