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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1926
Page
1
Texas has 520000 telephones, up 1700 percent since 1900. The state was home to thirty Indian tribes when white settlers arrived. The geographic center lies twenty miles from Brady, a west Texas town.
Since 1923 the state park board has seen Texas receive sixty one land tracts donated for state parks. Leading Texas manufactured products include petroleum, meats, cotton seed oil, flour, lumber, cement and marble.
A report notes that Texas has 898 newspapers and periodicals, including 118 daily titles and 695 weekly and semi weekly papers.
Texas electric light and power companies serve 588720 customers, up seven percent from a year earlier.
The Moulton team defeated Baursville 18 to 10 to end Baursville's two game run. Koenig pitched for Baursville with Viessner catching. Moulton exploded for 10 runs in the eighth inning. Moulton's battery was Krause Bohuslav Pieper and Sielbers.
A note highlights Texas leading the U.S. with the most state park sites. It mentions a run-off primary scheduled for Saturday August 28 and states Dan Moody as the youngest Texas governor on record.
Scientists note that certain insects achieve rapid wingbeats and high acceleration. While not matching jet aircraft, some fly species display remarkable agility and speed in short bursts, challenging assumptions about aerial performance.
City residents weigh the school tax rate set at 1.61 dollars per 100 dollars of property valuation amid discussions on funding and budget impacts.
The article states the Democratic state convention will convene in San Antonio on September 6. It notes party officials and delegates prepare schedules for the gathering and potential nominations.
Ferdinand Schlaps, 18, was sentenced to hang by a Wolf Point jury for the May 2 murder of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Geisler at Beim Montana. The trial began July 8 with Schlaps on the stand. Mrs. Geisler was the Ollbrichs daughter who lived near Witting.
Emil Buescher of Smithville has purchased the W. E. Goodman Gin Company in Bastrop, a historic cotton gin. Buescher is a leading local businessman, owning several gins, a Smithville light and power plant, and extensive land holdings. The gin has operated since W. E. Goodman's death with F L Moore as manager.
The first bale of the 1926 cotton crop was sold in Moulton on Monday afternoon. Grown by August Cernik of the Moravia community it was ginned by Kubenka Bros of Kamensky. The 592 pound bale sold for 20 cents per pound to Ed Boehm's Sons.
Mr. Victor C. Fehrenkamp and family spent Sunday in Shiner. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Papacek returned Friday from a trip to Alvin Bay City and Galveston. Miss Grace Preston of Houston visited her father Mr. R. Preston. Mr. and Mrs. Anton Katzer returned Monday from Westhoff.
Miss Paula Puck returns Sunday from several weeks visiting Yorktown Cuero and Meyersville. Frank Heimann Jr and Messrs Brosch and Covin made a business trip to Live Oak County last week.
Mrs Willie Eissler and children from Hallettsville visited her mother Mrs Louise Pieper in Moulton on Sunday for a extended family day and reception.
Mr and Mrs John Gajer and Mr Milton Meiners and family were in Flatonia Sunday as guests of Mr and Mrs Pp F Johnson.
Miss Mary Knesek daughter of Mr and Mrs Ad Knesek residing east of town has accepted a clerkship with the A F Kotze Drug Company.
Mrs A M Kotzebue arrived back in San Antonio on Saturday accompanied by her son Lieutenant Leon Kotzebue of Camp Meade Maryland.
Tax Collector and Mrs H J Schornack of Hallettsville stopped in Moulton on Friday for business and to mingle with friends, sharing time with local residents and colleagues.
Mr Vladik Boehm and his daughters Helen and Marguerite of Moulton along with Miss Rosalie Hoppe of Yoakum visited in San Antonio last week.
Mr and Mrs Herman Kempe and daughter Selma of Shiner passed through Moulton last weekend en route to Louisiana to visit Mr and Mrs OD Kempe.
Mr and Mrs Elo Fehrenkamp with Mr Fred Fehrenkamp and family Miss Alice Kotzebue and Miss Tillie Mae McGill left Wednesday to spend their vacation.
The Eagle reports Dr J G Guenther of Moulton has purchased W J Ehlers's LaGrange home and plans to relocate with his family to LaGrange in the near future.
Mrs. George Hamon and Misses Helen Boehm Marguerite Boehm both of Moulton and Rosalie Hobpe of Yoakum left for College Station Sunday to attend the Farmers Short Course at the Agricultural and Mechanical College.
Mr Charles Kubenka and Miss Justine Barta united in marriage at the Catholic church in Praha on a Monday morning August 2 with Rev Father Neubert officiating. After the ceremony a dinner at the bridegroom’s home followed by a dance at Novo Brat. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs F J Kubenka of Moulton and the bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Vine Barta of Komensky. The Eagle wishes the newlyweds a happy life.
The Eagle announces a Lutheran Sunday School picnic at Hermann Park on Wednesday August 11 from 3 to 7 PM. Bring a basket of food. supper will be served at 6. All Sunday school pupils parents brothers and sisters and the whole family are invited for a few pleasant hours.
Mr and Mrs F P Raab and son Oscar travel with Prof A J Els to New Braunfels for a week visit. The group aims to tour local sights and share an educational excursion during the stay.
Mrs George Mehner and her baby from Luling spent last week visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W J Papacek in Moulton.
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Willberg and their daughter Miss Bessie have returned from a visit at Rowena San Angelo and other places in Texas.
Mr and Mrs Charles Eissler and son Raymond and Mr and Mrs John Rothschmidt of Halluttaville were visitors in the city Tuesday.
Mrs H D Priesmeyer of Orange Grove and Mrs F G Korges of Victoria are visiting at the William Woebler home south of town.
Miss Irma Linartz book keeper for the Texas Central Power Company returned Monday from a brief visit to the home of folks at Schulenburg.
Mr and Mrs Willie Hosek return to Floresville Tuesday after a visit with relatives. Mr Hosek reports fair crops in his section.
Mr. Charles Darilek and family, Mr. Frank Darilek and family, Mr. Adolph Darilek and family and Mr. Emil Darilek and family spent Sunday in San Antonio.
Mr Henry Schraer and family of Moulton Mrs Ed Kleihege and daughter of Henk haus and Miss Helen Woitaske of Hallettsville were in Rowena Ballinger and other places last week.
Mr. Joe Peters and his family have moved from Kyle to Moulton and occupy the Ed. Kolar cottage on West Second street. Peters has taken a job with the Moulton Oil and Gin Company.
The Lavaca County Democratic Convention met in Hallettsville on Saturday July 31 called to order by County Chairman D A Paulus. W T Bagby elected temporary chairman and J F Bozka temporary secretary. Delegates named include Moulton residents Vine Rehmer August W Janszen and O F Knape. Precinct chairmen elected: H J Strauss Hallettsville Edwin Gallia Moravia Ed Herder Shiner Jerome Mladenka Koerth Lee Cheney Vienna William Hillmer Moulton J W Boothe Yoakum Jim Bures Sublime.
Victoria Texas August 2 The Thomas ranch of 22000 acres three miles west of Port Lavaca in Calhoun county has been subdivided for sale as farms by a San Antonio firm. The land was placed on the market a few days ago and a large portion of it has already been sold.
Services will be conducted at Baursville Lutheran Church at 10 o clock Sunday morning by Rev. Senff.
Mr and Mrs J T Jaeggli and Mr R Preston visited San Antonio for part of last week.
Eleven year old Weldon Knape entertained a number of boy and girl friends last Friday with baseball and other games. Watermelon was served during a delightful afternoon.
A group of young girls left early Thursday for a hike to Flatonia. After a breakfast under a live oak they reached the destination at 11 30, returned by 5 45, and reported a delightful outing led by Miss Lydia Brilling and companions Emily Darilek Hettie Darilek Pauline Butschek Mildred Riske Viasta Miculka Bernice Knape with plans for another trip.
Final unofficial Texas Election Bureau figures show Dan Moody leading the gubernatorial race by 944 votes. Moody receives 411,890 with Ferguson 282,032 Davidson 128,025 Zimmermann 2,888 Wil mans 1,498 Johnston 1,008 in the tally.
Miss Margie E. Neal of Carthage becomes the first woman nominated for a Texas state senate seat after securing a substantial majority in the recent Democratic primary.
A deal completed this week transfers ownership of the local garage business from the Etlinger Motor Company to R. A. Etlinger and Rudolph Jahn. The new owners will take charge once the inventory is finished.
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