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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1927
Page
1
Austin Aug. 18. State officials urged by Herbert Hoover to have town names painted in large letters in prominent places to aid aviators. Hoover says it would help mail travel empower army pilots and aid commercial aviation nationwide.
Question prompts discuss mass farming quits in two years and states’ constitutional adoption history. It notes Nevada wealth, Krupp hoisting magnet capacity, and U S boot and shoe consumption.
The National Safety Council warns that falls cause more deaths than any other accident and urges prevention through cautious behavior. It notes automobile fatalities in the United States around 26 000 annually and about 7 000 children killed by cars last year. Home accidents total about 18 000 deaths last year, led by falls.
The Moulton Eagle announces a Legion dance by Geier Merrem Post No 392 to be held at the Opera House in Moulton on Tuesday night August 30. A large crowd of poetry of motion fans is expected to attend.
The scholastic apportionment for the ensuing term of school has been fixed at 15 per scholastic. If all property in the state were assessed at a fair percent of its value there would be sufficient funds for schools and all other purposes.
Sydonia Lucile Meyer died after weeks of illness in Galveston at 5 30 Sunday morning August 21. Her body was shipped to Moulton for burial in the public cemetery with Rev. A H Falkenberg directing a large funeral attended by friends from distant points. She was aged 26 years 10 months and 19 days, survived by husband Johnnie Meyer and two children Lester Johnnie and Mogene, her parents Mr and Mrs BE Merrem of San Antonio, three sisters and two brothers. One brother Edgar Merrem died in World War I. The Eagle extends sympathy.
Mr and Mrs J J Anderle entertained relatives and friends Sunday to mark Julius ten and Alyne Lucile one. Supper was served at five with a dance later that evening.
Mrs. George Yaeger returned to Bay City following a delightful visit at the Kd. O. Arnim home.
Miss Doris Arnim has returned from an extended visit to San Antonio San Saba Houston and Rosenberg where she stayed for several weeks visiting relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Henry King of Seguin visited the home of Mr and Mrs W A Bergfeld last Sunday, sharing time with the Bergfeld family during a cordial call.
Mr Adolph Janszen and family of San Antonio motored on Sunday to visit homefolks and returned home Monday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Blo Fehren kamp Mrs Edward Boehm Vla dik Boehm and Ethel Mary Boehm were in Richmond and Houston Sunday.
Mr. Samuel Wunderlich and family returned to Houston Sunday after a delightful visit to Mr. and Mrs. George Baur and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs Lucas Rehmet spent Sunday in Houston visiting their daughter Mrs Eizabeth Quebedeaux Their granddaughter Margaret Woodley Quebedeaux returned home with them.
Revival services led by Rev. R Teel at Old Moulton increase in interest and attendance as new members join the church. Rev Deel preaches a Biblically focused series on Predestination with Romans 8 30. Services run daily through the fourth Sunday of the month with morning 10 and evening 8 15 sermons.
Miss Anita Helen Bultmeyer daughter of Mrs H Bultmeyer Moulton and Supt T H Les We of Shiner were among 44 graduates at Southwest Texas State Teachers College San Marcos on Thursday August 25. Bultmeyer earned a bachelor of arts degree and Les We a bachelor of science degree. The Eagle extends congratulations.
The Luther League will hold a regular meeting at Luther Hall on September 7 at 8 p m. The event is both business and social in nature and all members are urged to attend as reported.
Cotton receipts at Moulton reached 2,570 bales by 4 pm Wednesday. This compares with 2,086 bales on the same day last year, indicating higher activity this season.
Miss Mae Jansa of Waco is visiting the city as a guest of Mrs. Frank Wagner Jr, staying at her home during the stay.
Mrs. Charles Zapalac and son Leroy of Austin and Mrs. Frank Lydiak of LaGrange were recent visitors of Mrs. Ed Boehm Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Hajek are new residents of Moulton after moving from Shiner. Mr. Hajek is employed by the Moulton Motor Company.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Anders Mr Frank Biehunke Jr and family Mr Fred Fehrenkamp and family Mr Roy Kotzebue and Miss Rose Petrek were in Hot Wells Sunday.
Mrs Helen Roggenbucke and daughter Allyne Kotzebue of Cleburne along with Mrs Felix Nesista of Temple and several Kotzebue relatives from San Antonio West Columbia New Braunfels and Tulsa visited in Moulton on Sunday.
The Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein met August 4 at Luther Hall with hostesses Mesdames Chas Riske Edmund Meyer Emi Pundt and W K Richter. Reports from July committees were given and the president announced August committees for Membership and Decorating. Lunch featured cakes doughnuts sandwiches coffee and ice tea. Next meeting is September 1 with hostesses Herman Thar Harry Wiedemann Arnold Wiedemann and George von Lienen.
The church schedules Sunday School and Bible Class at 8 45 A M led by Superintendent J T Jaeggii There will be no services in Moulton next Sunday August 28 as the pastor attends a mission feast at Gay Hill
Geier Merrem Post No 92 American Legion plans an old time dance at Hermann Park hall on September 4 to raise funds for uniforms. Attend for dreamy waltzes lively polkas and schottisches and show loyalty to the hometown band.
The Luther League rehearses a play titled Mother Mine under Miss Anita Richter. The performance is scheduled for Tuesday night at the High School Auditorium on September 6.
A crowd of young folks spent pleasant hours Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred W Krause to celebrate their son Alfreds birthday. Games were played and refreshments served.
An old-time dance at Herman Park Hall Saturday night drew wide attendance with 108 tickets sold. Guests enjoyed waltzes polkas and schottisches late into the evening.
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