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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1938
Page
1
The Eagle states that since Christmas and New Year fall on Sundays, business houses in Moulton will close on Monday December 26 and Monday January 2, 1989 in observance of the holidays. The public should stock up on necessities beforehand.
Safety guidance warns against candles on trees and open flames. Use electric lights instead and keep children away from flames. Avoid hazardous gifts and discarded wrappings. Dispose of dry trees after holidays. Stay alert to prevent fires and enjoy a safe celebration.
The Moulton Bobkats beat the Flatonia Bulldogs 14 to 11 on the local court Friday night. The Moulton girls A team won 32 to 0 against the B team, while the Moulton School Band performed several numbers.
The Sam and Will Moore Institute will soon get city water via a two inch main to the school plant. Ed Batey supervises construction as residents in the area can connect to the city system, part of the city expansion plan.
The Sam and Will Moore Institute hosted a Christmas program titled O Come and Let Us Adore Him on Wednesday night. The pageant featured the entire school in a large, well attended performance.
Lutheran Sunday school pupils presented a fine Christmas program at the church Tuesday night. Packages of fruits and candies were given to all children. The large pine tree was donated by Mayor F. T. Fehrenkamp.
Walter Koenning, 27, prominent resident of the Witting section, died Monday. Burial was in Lutheran Cemetery Witting Wednesday afternoon with J. E. Jacobs officiating. Surviving is a bride of two months. The Eagle extends sympathy.
A festive Christmas message extends thanks to patrons and requests continued support in the coming year. The page lists numerous local businesses and individuals in Moulton including banks, gas stations, stores, garages, barbers, and service providers, reflecting a broad community business directory.
A roster lists Rev. Joseph Kopp of St. Josephs Catholic Church Rev. C A Dickson of Baptist Missionary Church Rev. E Jacobs of Zion s Lutheran Church and doctors Sam Jaeggli Hugo J Strieder and Oscar A Darilek.
The Moulton Independent School District trustees awarded J. E. Dickey of San Antonio the contract to build an auditorium gymnasium and perform work on the current school building. Construction will begin in a few days after the district authorized $25,000 in bonds to supplement a $20,475 grant. Board members include J. B. Wilson president F. C. Smith secretary Albert Puste jovsky Erwin Oehl Roy Kotzebue Herbert Fiedler and Ed Batey.
The Evergreen PTA held its December meeting with 89 members. The group approved a Christmas program and tree for December 23 with Santa Claus expected and discussed a post Christmas play. A penny bingo followed with treats donated for a penny bargains. The next meeting will be announced at the Christmas program.
Lavaca county school representatives met at Hallettsville High School to organize for University Interscholastic League work. Supt. Barron of Yoakum elected Director General. Events include literary March 24 and track, volleyball March 25 in Yoakum and Shiner with multiple directors listed for each activity.
The Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Moulton held its annual meeting on Wednesday December 14 with directors elected: F T Fehrenkamp Ed Boehm J T Jaeggli K C Fehrenkamp and W H Pundt. Officers named: F T Fehrenkamp president Ed Boehm and J T Jaeggli vice presidents E Fehrenkamp cashier W Miculka and W H Pundt assistant cashiers.
The Moulton lodge will deliver candy apples and oranges to about 100 children from 20 families, regardless of creed or membership, and will also remember some of the town's elderly ladies.
School district announces closure of Moulton schools on Friday for the Christmas holidays with classes resuming Tuesday January 3 1989. Most teachers will spend the break at their homes.
Ed Anderle bought 80.8 acres of the Johanne Hoepfl estate near Oak Grove for 86060 in cash. The transaction reflects a substantial land sale carrying the Hoepfl estate name and the Oak Grove location.
William Woehler Sr. died Monday at 2 30 PM after a ten day illness at Huth Memorial Hospital Yoakum. Funeral held Wednesday at 10 AM from the family residence with services at Zion Lutheran Church and burial in Moulton Public Cemetery. He was born October 7 1872 in Frelsburg Texas aged 66 years 2 months 12 days. Survived by two sons Edmund near Moulton and William Jr. of Yoakum, two brothers Otto of Yorktown and Robert near Moulton, a sister Mia A Pfeil of Shiner and many friends.
Legion Post 392 and its Auxiliary sponsor a Christmas program at the Legion Hall on Thursday night December 15. A brilliantly lit and decorated Christmas tree drew admiration from guests. Santa Claus distributed fruit and candy packages to the children.
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