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Newspaper

Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1931

Page

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Newman Tosses No-Run No-Hit Game in Cuero

Walter Newman formerly of San Antonio and Beaumont pitched a no-run, no-hit game for Cuero against Moulton on Sunday. He struck out 21, walked one, and allowed four hits as Cuero won 1–0 on a fourth inning run aided by three Eagles errors. Newman, suspended for a prior fight, now stars with El Paso in the Texas Arizona League. The Eagles host Shiner next Sunday.

Walter Newman San Antonio Heaumont Moulton Cuero Newman Moulton Eagles McGrew Canales Yoakum Merrem Eagles Hoss’” Walston Turkey Trotters el Paso Shiner

Flatonia Woman Margaret Redmond Dies in San Antonio

Mrs. Margaret Redmond 79 a longtime Flatonia resident died in San Antonio on Wednesday August 5 Burial was in a Catholic cemetery in Prada with Rev John Anders presiding Surviving children include Henry John Nell Sacramento California Mrs Kate Conklin Houston Mrs Sarah Kubena Flatonia and Mrs Lucy Edwards San Antonio

Margaret Redmond Flatonia San Antonio Catholic Prada John Anders Henry John Redmond Nell Redmond Sacramento California Kate Conklin Houston Sarah Kubena Filatonia Lucy Edwards

Congressman Mansfield Visits Moulton

Congressman J. J. Mansfield of Columbus visited Moulton on Tuesday afternoon. He greeted many friends and appeared in good health and high spirits. Mrs. Mansfield, previously ill, is now on the road to recovery.

J. J. Mansfield Columbus Moulton Mansfield Eigle

Shiner Man Invents Clothesline Stand

Shiner Texas August 6 William Wendlandt Sr inventor with many patents has completed a clothesline stand attracting attention He plans to manufacture it locally along with other inventions in Shiner Texas

Shiner

Columbus Dedicates New City Hall

Columbus marks dedication of a new city hall costing 25000 dollars with a day of festivities. Victoria fire company won the hose laying contest with Yorktown second and New Braunfels third. Congressman J J Mansfield gave the keynote address as music filled the day and two dances closed the event.

Columbus Columbus Folk Victoria Fire Campany Yorktown New Braunfels Columbus Fire Department el Campo Hallettsville J J+ Mansfield Columbus Band

Bunco Party for Children of Mary at Catholic Hall

Children of Mary held a Bunco party at Catholic Hall on Wednesday night. Ninety six boys and girls attended. Prizes included stationery for Edith Calcote and Lon Span, a small doll for Eleanora Krenek, pearl beads for Sophie Steinacher, and a cigarette case for Emily Darileké. Refreshments featured punch cake cookies and sandwiches with moon candy favors.

Mary Edith Calcote Lon Span Eleanora Krenek Sophie Steinacher Emily Darileké

Subscription Payments Since Last Report

The Eagle thanks readers for subscription payments since the last report. Names listed include John V. Havlik and Rud Jahn of Moulton, Jessie Rehmet of San Antonio, Richard Boehm of Moulton, M. S. Nelson of Beaumont, and others from Moulton, Dilworth, Taylor, Round Rock, Shiner, and Shiner.

Eagle John V. Havlik Moulton Rud Jahn V. Rehmet Jessie Rehmet San Antonio Richard Boehm M.S. Nelson Beaumont F. K. Hinek Emil Koester Jasper Kuhen Dilworth Zannie Kuhen Ad. Nachlinger Taylor Hulda Kaase Round Rock Herman Darilek Ben Schneider K. V. Darilek Shiner W. E. Smith

Sun Day visitors at Fred Nesorik home

Emil Mitche and Miss Sopt e Novak of San Antonio visited the Fred Nesorik residence on a Sunday, sharing social time with the family.

Emil Mitche Miss Sopt'e Novak San Antonio Fred Nesorik

Local Talent Presents Bohemian Play Sunday Night

The Moulton Dramatic Club stages a Bohemian play titled Falesna Kocicka at Catholic Hall on Sunday evening August 16 starting at 8 o clock. Cast includes Miss Emily Ku bena Mrs Ed Novosad Miss Sophia Kubenka Miss Emily Varilek Jim Brom Tom Tousek Jr Tom V Tousek Joe Vuorr Frank Simper Edward Darilek Bohumir Dlousik. Public invited.

Moulton Dramatic Club Falesna Kocicka Catholic Hall Emily Kubena Ed. Novosad Sophia Kubenka Emily Varilek Jim Brom Tom Tousek, Jr Tom V. Tousek Joe Vuorr Frank Simper Edward Darilek Bohumir Dlousik

Birthday for Lillian Loretta Darilek

Lillian Loretta Darilek daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Darilek celebrated her eighth birthday with a Saturday party for many of her little friends. Refreshments included cake sandwiches soda water and candy. All attendees had a delightful time.

Lillian Loretta Darilek Emil Darilek

Cotton Receipts Reported at Moulton Market

Public Weigher Charles Welff reports 190 bales of cotton marketed in Moulton up to 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.

Charles Welff Moulton

Miss Bergfeld Buys Time in San Antonio and Seguin

Miss Mary Louise Bergfeld spends the week in San Antonio and Seguin visiting relatives and friends.

Mary Louise Bergfeld San Antonio Seguin

Petrashs Return From Visit To Victoria

Mr and Mrs Oscar Petrash returned to Victoria Monday after spending several days here visiting the home folks.

Oscar Petrash Victoria

Rud Brueggmann Returns Home After Surgery

Rud Brueggmann has returned home from the Flatonia hospital following an appendicitis operation performed recently.

Rud. Brueggmann Flatonia Hospital

Social Visit Noted At Hot Well's Sunday

Mr and Mrs Anton Faltisek and son Larry Mr and Mrs Emil Helweg and son Floyd and Miss Ada Locksted were at Hot Wel s Sunday.

Anton Faltisek Larry Emil Helweg Floyd Ada Locksted

Mrs Knapp and Daughters Visit Shiner Guests

Mrs C F Knapp and her daughters Miss Mabel and Winnie visited Shiner on Friday afternoon as guests of Mr and Mrs C H Meyer.

C. F. Knapp Missus Mabel and Winnie Shiner C. H. W. Meyer

Local social guests visit Mr. Kolar family

Mrs. Henry Etlinger of Yoakum and Mrs. E J White and baby of San Antonio were guests of Mr. Ed Kolar and family Saturday.

Henry Etlinger Yoakum E.J. White Baby San Antonio Ed Kolar

Mrs Franta and Rud Bordovsky Visit Darileks

Mrs. Joe Franta and her children and Mrs. Rud Bordovsky of Hallettsville were guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Darilek on Monday.

Joe Franta Rud. Bordovsky Hallettsville Emil Darilek

Lehne Family Visits Von Linien in Rehburg Trip

Rev. C. A. Lehne and family of Rehburg spent several days visiting Mr and Mrs George von Lienen. They departed for Fredericksburg on Wednesday.

C. A. Lehne Rehburg George von Lienen Fredericksburg

Petersons Leave Dallas Visit in Jaeggli Home

William Peterson of Dallas and Edwin Peterson of New York, guests at the Jaeggli residence, departed for Dallas on Saturday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Jaeggli.

William Peterson Dallas Edwin Peterson New York J. T. Jaeggli

Smith Leazar Leaves Local Smith Power Firm for Health

Smith Leazar manager of the Central Power and Light Company here has been on the sick list for weeks and has gone to San Antonio to regain his health.

Ed Kolar Family Opens New Bungalow on West Second

Mr. Ed Kolar and family occupy their new bungalow on West Second and South First streets. The residence enhances the appearance of that part of town.

Ed Kolar West Second South First Streets

Moulton Woman Fractures Legs After Wagon Spurs Escape

Mrs. Anna Stang, 65, of a few miles east of Moulton, fractured both legs Monday when the team she drove eluded control and bolted. She was thrown from the wagon and a wheel passed over her before surgical aid arrived. she is recovering as well as could be expected.

Anna Stang Moulton

Baptist Revival Meeting Ends at Old Moulton Church

A revival at Old Moulton Baptist Church concluded Wednesday night led by Rev. Knight of Lockhart with Rev. Dickson and local pastor assisting. Rev. and Mrs. Dickson, residents of Moulton, plan to relocate there soon.

U S Cotton Crop Estimated At 15 584 000 Bales

The USDA last Saturday estimated the 1931-32 U S cotton yield at 15 584 000 bales with Texas at 5 018 000 bales. The report caused a noticeable drop in cotton prices compared with last year s 13 632 100 bales ginned.

United States Department of Agriculture Texas

Flatonia Fair Dates Set for September Festival

The Eagle reports the 19th annual Flatonia Fair runs September 10 to 13 with four big days and four big nights. Prizes for exhibits are noted and admission reduced to 25 cents as management aims to surpass prior fairs.

Mrs Darilek Hosts 42 Club With Pink Glass Gifts

Mrs Oscar Darilek hosted the 42 Club on Thursday afternoon. Blue plumbago graced the vases and baskets. Mrs Anton Kolar received a pretty pink cake plate and Mrs Elo Fehrenkamp a pink crystal flower bowl. Refreshments included frozen fruit salad toasted sandwiches pickles cake and iced tea.

Oscar Darilek Anton Kolar Elo Fehrenkamp

Visit Highlights Sn Antonio Resident’s Weekend Stay

Miss Bessie Biehunko of Sn Antonio visited Saturday and Sunday to spend time with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Biehunko Sr. in a family reunion style appearance.

Bessie Biehunko Sn Antonio Frank Biehunko

Miss Evelyn Koester Returns From Galveston Visit

Miss Evelyn Koester daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Koester has returned from an extended visit with relatives and friends in Galveston.

Evelyn Koester Charles Koester Galveston

Sisters Visit Before Leaving for New York

Misses Lillian and Gladys Jaegli of San Antonio and Theodora Jaeggli of San Marcos visited family on Sunday before their trip to New York.

Lillian Gladys Jaeggli San Antonio Theodora Jaegegli San Marcos New York

Perkins and Knape Family Visit Spurs to San Antonio

Mr and Mrs C Perkins Miss Mildred Knape and Robert Philipp of San Antonio spent Sunday in the O F Knape home here. Weldon Knape accompanied them to San Antonio to spend the week.

Mrs. C. ©. Perkins Mildred Knape Robert Philipp San Antonio O. F. Knape Weldon Knape

Halettsville visit notes Meitzen recovery ahead

Mr Richard W Meitzen and family of Halettsville spent part of the week with Mr and Mrs George von Lienen. Meitzen a publisher of the New Era Herald has been on the sick list for several weeks but is on the road to recovery and expects to be back at his desk shortly.

Richard W. Meitzen Halettsville George von Lienen Meitzen New Era Herald

Moulton Couple Wed in Victoria nuptials

Oscar Petrash formerly of Moulton and Miss Margaret Pickins of the City of Roses were married in Victoria on Saturday. The Eagle joins their many friends in sending congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life together.

Oscar Petrash Moulton Victoria Margaret Pickins City of Roses

Ladies Aid Meeting at Luther Hall Highlights Committees

The Boursville Ladies Aid Society met August 5 at Luther Hall with Mrs A H Falkenberg and Miss Helen Kaase as hosts. Committees elected include Decorating chaired by Vine Rehmetsick Ernst Bowe and D Wachtendorf. Membership led by George Kaiser and F J Butschek. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Roitsch LaGrange Mr and Mrs Deterling Eden Mrs Eric Gummelt Hallettsville and Hulda Kaase Round Rock.

Boursville Ladies’ Aid Society Luther Hall A. H. Falkenberg Helen Kaase Vine Rehmetsick Ernst Bowe D. Wachtendorf George Kaiser F. J. Butschek Roitsch LaGrange Deterling Eden Eric Gummelt Hallettsville Hulda Kaase Round Rock

Trade At Home In Town Boosts Community

The column urges spending locally to lift the town from a business lull. Supporting home merchants and the local printer is framed as beneficial for community upbuilding, with weekly store news and bar gains highlighted.

Wagle

School Board Sets Lower Tax Rate at 40 Cents

The Moulton Independent School District board fixed a special tax rate of 40 cents per $100 valuation, 10 cents less than last year. The board will reconvene Friday to adopt next year’s budget, inviting interested taxpayers to attend and participate in the discussion.

Moulton Independent School District

Jurors Summoned for Lavaca County Fall Term

The county court of Lavaca County summons the following Moulton citizens for the first week of the September term Frank Biehunke Jr John Ancrich H W Haase August L Kuehn Herman Riske Eugenie Anders Ed Ermis reliability marked as listed jury panel for the fall term in Lavaca County.

Moulton Lavaca County Frank Biehunke, Jr John Ancrich H. W. Haase August L. Kuehn Herman Riske Eugine Anders Ed Ermis

Summer School Closes Session at Moulton

The Moulton summer school conducted by Prof. and Mrs. William Eilers of Hallettsville closed a successful session on Friday August 7. Nineteen students had enrolled for the session. Prof. and Mrs. Eilers left for Hallettsville on Friday afternoon.

Moulton William Eilers Hallettsville Hilers

Party Honors Louise and Consuelo Puck at Dorothy Casey's

Dorothy Mae Casey hosted a Wednesday night gathering honoring Louise and Consuelo Puck of San Antonio. Friends attended and played various games, with a lunch of cake sandwiches and soda. All enjoyed a delightful afternoon.

Dorothy Mae Casey Louise Consuelo Puck San Antonio

Births Reported for Pavlicek Jebecek and Brauner Families

Birth announcements note a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pavlicek on July 26 named Marcellin Anna, and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Jebecek on July 11 named Lorine Olga. Brauner of Schulenburg reports a daughter born Thursday August 6.

Frank Pavlicek Marcellin Anna Adolph Jebecek Lorine Olga Frank Brauner Schulenburg

Also Mentioned on This Page

Congressman Mansfield New Bunco Party State Bank OF Baptist Revival Meeting U. S Flatonia Fair The Club Ladies’ Aid Merchants State Bank Moulton, Texas Community Bank
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