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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1924
Page
1
The Spark Plugs and Barney Googles hosted a Fun Fest for the Lassie Susies in the school auditorium last Wednesday evening. Contests and games provided entertainment as punch, cake, and sandwiches from the losing teams circulated to attendees.
Communion services are held Sunday morning at the Lutheran Church in Boursville. English services follow in Moulton Sunday night at seven o'clock.
Mrs. Babara Nachlinger was struck while crossing West Street by a car driven by a Mexican. She was thrown to the ground but sustained no serious injuries. The Mexican paid a fine in Judge Helweg's court on Monday.
The Moulton Parent-Teacher Association holds a regular meeting in the school auditorium Friday afternoon. Miss Hart's pupils will present a program. All are warmly invited to attend.
Moulton and Flatonia high schools opened their seasons on the Moulton indoor court Friday. The Moulton boys lost 19 to 17 while the girls won 28 to 19 in a closely contested doubleheader. Shiner bleeds into Moulton next Friday night December 12.
Hugo Helweg and Amalia Janssen wed Tuesday morning at the Lutheran church in Moulton with Rev J Holm officiating. The bride, daughter of Ludwig and Mrs Janssen, resides near Moulton. the groom is from the Shiner area. The Eagle extends congratulations and best wishes.
Waldemir Maeker aged 18, son of Mr and Mrs H Maeker of near Flatonia, died Sunday after several weeks illness. The body was laid to rest in the Flatonia cemetery. The Eagle extends condolences to the bereaved parents.
John Pospisel the months old son of Mr and Mrs Julius Pouspisel of near Moulton died Saturday The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery at Praha The Eagle extends condolence to the sorrowing parents Adam Wendel and William Kram left for Rosebud Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs K Peiper a sister of Mr Wendel which took place at Rosebud Monday Mrs Peiper was 79 years old
The Geier Merrem Post No. 392 meets at the opera house Tuesday night with sixty paid members. Ex service men are urged to apply for adjusted compensation before January 1. John V. Havlik is forming a 25 piece American Legion Band. Monthly meetings move to the first Tuesday at the opera house. A December 26 dance with Hans Melody Six of Seguin is scheduled.
Lorbeeren Lodge No. 63 auxiliary to the Sons of Hermann elected officers for the ensuing year. Mrs. Hermann Thar was chosen president with Mrs. Charles Flessner as vice president and Mrs. G. J. Bohnenkamp as secretary. Ida Lueke becomes treasurer with Mrs. August Linbrugger as trustee and Mrs Joe Dietschke on the finance committee. Doctors Guenther and Jaeggli named physicians.
Texas fire losses for the year ending Sept 1 totalled 12 000 000, down 3 000 000 from the prior year, per the state fire commission report. 162 lives were lost in fires in this period, versus 262 the year before, with local notes of residents and visits across Cuero Moulton Taylor and Hallettsville.
Mozart Lodge No. 59 of the Sons of Hermann held its annual meeting on Sunday afternoon and elected officers. President Joe Dietschke, Vice President Hermann Thar, Secretary G J Bohnenkamp, Treasurer William Hillmer, Trustee Charles Flessner, Finance Committee Fred W Krause William Kram and Emil Grunwald. Physicians were Drs Guenther Jaeggli and Kotzebue.
Mrs A Foeh left for Yoa Kum on Sunday to visit her parents. The trip marks a family visit with no reported complications or additional plans.
An election will be held at the Baursville Schoolhouse on Saturday December 13 for the purpose of levying a special school tax in the Baursville district not to exceed 25 cents on the one hundred dollars valuation of property. William Brosch has been appointed judge of the election.
The friendly stork visited the home of Mr and Mrs George Baur Jr of Galveston on December 4 and confided to their keeping a fine baby boy. The Eagle extends congratulations.
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