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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1928
Page
1
State Senator Thomas B. Love of Dallas announced his withdrawal from the lieutenant governor race. He said he could not overcome the substantial lead of his opponent Barry Miller.
Lillian Mathilde Logemann daughter of Mr and Mrs William Logemann was baptized at the Lutheran church Monday evening with Rev A H Falkenberg officiating. Sponsors were Mrs Bertha Mueller Miss Mathilde Wachtendorf and William Wachtendorf.
Public weigher Charles Welff reports 585 bales of new cotton had been marketed in Moulton up to 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 8.
Voters see August W Janszen for county judge and Gene Houchins for sheriff in a runoff on August 25. Incumbent L A Greer seeks re election along with Frank Schoppe for county superintendent in a reelection bid.
County Commissioner John Mladenko reports at a Hallettsville gathering that the Moulton Good Roads Committee and county officials decided to begin opening the right of way for Highway 109 next Monday.
On Sunday morning Moulton and Flatonia faced off on the local diamond with Flatonia prevailing 9 to 1. The Sunday afternoon game with Columbus was not completed due to a disagreement. Moulton is set to play Hallettsville next Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Fritz Heerssen of Shiner were in Moulton Sunday. Henry Koester Jr was in El Campo and Gien Flora Sunday and Monday. Mrs Henry Koester Jr and children spent Sunday and Monday in Shiner. Mrs E A Jaeggli and Miss Kathleen Preston visited in Yoakum Monday. Victor Freytag and Anton Raab were in Charlotte early week. Rudie Mueller and family returned from a visit in Galveston. Emily Darilek returned from Caldwell and San Marcos. Joe Nachlinger and family of Hermleigh are in Moulton visiting relatives. Edith and Adela Krueger who visited the Victor Fehrenkamp home returned to Shiner Sunday with Mr Fehrenkamp and family.
Pioneer resident Bertha Janszen 83 died Friday at the home of her daughter near Baursville Lavaca County. Funeral Saturday from Windel home with Rev A H Falkenberg officiating. Interment at Moulton Lutheran Cemetery. Survived by six children 24 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren and one sister. Many relatives attended from Orange Grove Kenedy San Antonio Smithville Flatonia Gonzales and other areas.
Mr. John Cinadr and family and Miss Doris Cooper were in San Antonio the first part of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Aschen beck of Houston are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pohler. August Pustejovsky and family of Schulenburg spent last Sunday with local residents. F. M. Vasek of Moulton Route One called at The Eagle and joined the subscription list.
Forty eight citizens mainly farmers met at the school auditorium Friday to discuss establishing a cheese factory in Moulton. A seven member committee including Dietschke, Hans, Butschek, Fehrenkamp, Smith, Wagner and Leazar was formed to survey milk supply, compare with other factories, and estimate plant costs. The piece urges dairy development as year round revenue and soil conserving diversification.
Mr and Mrs Herman Johnson of Yoakum visited Henry Koester Jr. over the weekend. Mrs Robert Albrecht returned to Yoakum after a brief visit with her sister Mrs K A Jaeggli. Doris Virginia Arnim returned from visits in San Antonio San Saba and Austin. Henry Etlinger and Roosevelt Etlinger of Yoakum were in Moulton on Sunday. Margaret Woodley Que bedeaux returned from Houston. Mrs Amelia Krum Adolph Krum and Minnie Krum of Hochheim were in Moulton visiting John Krum. Rev A H Falkenberg and wife leave for a week’s vacation to Brenham Beeville and San Antonio. Vinkik Hrnk and Misses Henrietta Boehm and Leona Bruning of Victoria visited Richard Boehm. Louis Baur and family of Houston and Herbert Fiedler and family of Galveston visited George Baur. Margaret Etlinger Clara Oehl Mrs William Brosch Mrs Joe Etlinger and Mrs W J Papacek were in Luling visiting George Mehner. Mrs Alfred C Rehmer and children of San Antonio Mrs T T Walker of San Saba and Miss Alice Arnim of Houston visited Ed Arnim.
Former State Senator I. E. Clark died at his Schulenburg home after a long illness. He served 12 years in the state Senate. Burial was held Saturday afternoon. He was 67 and survived by his wife, a son Harvey of La Grange, and two sisters Mrs. M. K. Pennell of Smiley and Mrs. M. W. Myers of Floresville.
Miss Emily Kubena entertained a group of friends Wednesday night at her parents home several miles east of town. Games were played and refreshments served as the party concluded late with everyone enjoying a pleasant gathering.
We express our thanks for the kindnesses during the illness and death of our mother Mrs. Bertha Janszen. Special thanks to Rev. A. H. Falkenberg Mrs. Minnie Wiseman the choir and all who sent flowers. May God bless you all.
August Czichos aged 54 died suddenly at 4 a m on August 15 after a brief illness. Funeral was from Mrs F Seidel's home in S Thursday with Rev Kostorz of Fin tonia officiating. He leaves wife Mary Seidel and two children, plus siblings and stepfamily. Interment at Moulton Catholic Cemetery.
Wayne Lackey aged 25 an employee of United Gas Industries was electrocuted at the Comal River power plant in New Braunfels Texas when he touched a live wire while working on an elevated iron stand. He died en route to a nearby hospital from internal injuries and shock.
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