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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1928
Page
1
The note presents figures on U S students in schools and colleges, the share of motor vehicles worldwide built in America, and the number of dentists in the United States. It highlights large counts across education, manufacturing, and health professions.
The three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Noak had his left eyeball removed after a nine month infection proved untreatable. Mrs Ambrose Gosch of Cis tern and Charles Helmes of Sterling City visit the P A Helmes home.
Mas ter Lawrence Boehm celebrated his eighth birthday on Thursday morning. The event drew many little friends who enjoyed cake sandwiches and soft drinks in a joyful gathering.
The Lutheran Ladies' Aid will hold an ice cream social at Luther Hall on Tuesday August 28 starting at 8 pm. The public is invited to attend.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Heiman near Moulton on Sunday August 19 the couple reported. The infant is the couple’s first child and adds to the local family.
Merchant Joe Bohuslav announces his retirement from business in a notice and directs readers to an advertisement elsewhere in The Eagle issue for details.
Mrs. Anna Huebner, 65, died at Shiner on Tuesday August 14. Her body was interred in Shiner cemetery Thursday August 16 with Rev. Crowder officiating. Survived by seven children: Joe of Yorktown, Reinold of Alice, W. A. and Alfred of Yoakum, and daughters Mrs. Gus Jaroszewski Mrs. William Zappe and Mrs. Louis Blume of Shiner.
The Mother Verein of Moulton prepares a bazaar to be held at Hermann Park on Sunday September 9. A business meeting of the Verein will be held at St Joseph's church on Sunday September 2 and all members are urged to attend.
Public weigher Charles Wells reports 1 485 bales of new cotton marketed in Moulton up to 2 p m Wednesday August 22.
Labor demand rises as cotton picking season opens in Lava County. Employers seek available workers to handle quickening harvest with local production increases and wage offers for seasonal labor.
Mrs E A Jaeggli hosted the Bridge Club last Tuesday. Mrs F J Wagner won high score and Mrs Elo Fehrenkamp was second. Refreshments were served.
Political ad stating A J Elster will be on the job full time and urging voters to choose him.
The Moulton Public Schools announce the faculty for the 1928 29 scholastic year. Names include Ernestine Mergenthaler first grade, Emil Papacek second and part of third, Lillian Edwards fourth and part of third, Nesta Bohne Bernice Knape and Anita Richter in departmental work for fifth through seventh grades, W E Smith English High School, Albert B Noles history and science High School, and Supt W E Smith mathematics.
A long string of names and towns shows residents and guests passing through Hallettsville, Shiner, Moulton, Schulenburg, San Antonio, New Orleans, Corpus Christi, and Houston. It records visits, returns, business trips, and family gatherings from several weeks to two weeks, highlighting frequent regional travel.
The run-off primary is scheduled for Saturday August 25 with polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Moulton W F Oehl building. Lavaca County ballot names Earl B Mayfield Tom Connally for US Senator. Tho mas B Love Barry Miller for Lt Governor though Love has withdrawn. W F Garner S M N Marrs for State Superintendent. Otis Terrell J T Robinson for Land Commissioner. L A Greer Gene Houchins for Sheriff. Otto Kubenka A J Elster for County Commissioners Precincts 2 and 6.
Louis Schindler a longtime resident died at his Moulton home Friday morning August 17 after a prolonged illness. Funeral Saturday from the home with burial in Moulton Catholic cemetery Rev Kostorz of Fintonia officiating. Pallbearers were John Wagner F L Fillipp Charles Wenske Lee Bunting Andrew Schumann and Henry Pohler. Survived by widow and six children Mrs Otto Proye Mrs Arthur Glasgow Mrs George Fickle of San Antonio Mrs Henry Farwell of Los Angeles Herman and Alfred Schindler of Moulton one granddaughter Dorothy Schindler of Moulton one brother Joe K Schindler Schulenburg and two sisters Mrs Louis Keciik Victoria and Mrs Charles Berger San Antonio. The Eagle extends sympathy to the bereaved.
Five year old Sam Jaeggli Jr son of Dr and Mrs Sam Jaeggi of Moulton fell from the wash house Saturday and suffered a fracture of the left arm at the elbow. The injured member was given prompt attention and is mending nicely.
A. J. Elster as commissioner will give you a square deal. Vote for him. Pol. Adv.
Patrons of the Novohrad school held a Sunday afternoon celebration at the school house on August 19 to honor their teacher John Kovorak who has returned from Austin after attending the University of Texas summer session. Local figures spoke including August Janssen F J Bozka Gene Houchins L E Greer T A Jaresh A J Elster Otto Kubenka and others. The event concluded with a dance enjoyed by poetry lovers of motion.
Lavaca County commissioners fix the 1928 tax rate at 43 1 4 cents per $100 valuation. Distribution allocates 24 cents to general fund, 15 cents to road and bridge, 1 cent to courthouse sinking, 1 cent to bridge repair, 14 cents to jury fund, and 2 cents to poor farm and jail.
The state board of education in Austin allotted an apportionment of $15 for each scholastic for the 1928 29 term of school. The decision was made during a session held several days ago.
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