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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1928
Page
1
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Mr. L. Lewis resigned from Moulton high school amid friction with some students. The school board accepted the resignation and Miss Mildred Porter of Yoakumi is filling the vacancy since Monday.
The interscholastic meet of the 25th District will be held in Victoria and includes Calhoun DeWitt Jackson Goliad Refugio Victoria and Lavaca counties. W L Griffin Victoria schools superintendent is appointed director general of the district.
Superintendent W. E. Smith of Moulton Public Schools attended the Lava County Teachers Association gathering in Hallettsville Saturday. A noteworthy and instructive program was presented.
Mr and Mrs August Rybak of Novohrad announce the birth of a girl born on Sunday January 29.
A new piano for the Lutheran church arrived last week. A dedicatory program will be held later this month with the exact date to be announced.
The PTA hosts Health Program No. 2 A Community Without Diphtheria at the school auditorium Monday February 6 starting 7 30 PM. Admission is free. Dr J V Dozier speaks on Diphtheria a Preventable Disease and Dr P O Puck on A Plan for Protecting Our Children from Diphtheria. Miss Edith von Lienen presents How Our Club Women Can Assist in Immunization. A debate on Diphtheria Immunization follows with High School Boys and a health reading by Miss Cone’s Pupils.
The annual mask ball at Hlenkhaus Hall last Tuesday attracted 222 tickets sold with about 35 on the dance floor. Prizes went to Cupid Miss Hertha Mueller American Eagle Fred Darilek Rainbow Miss Mary Junbaur and Miss Mary Darilek Farmer Mr Kerger and Henkhu aus Hall M Henrichs. Judges were Henry Krue ger Ed Kieshege Fred Albrecht and Ed Novosad. fifth judge unnamed. Dancing continued until midnight.
In a fast game at Shiner last Friday the Moulton high school girls lost 32 to 27. It was one of the best basketball exhibitions in the area this season. The Moulton boys also fell to Shiner 29 to 21 on Wednesday at Shiner.
W. F. Zschappel of Brenham visited in Moulton on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A Jaegli visited in San Antonio Sunday.
Mrs. J. D. Gray of Yoakum visited the Rud Jaeggli home on Sunday, spending time with the family.
Mrs H C McGill of Gonzales visited at the Rud Valenta home here Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Fritz Bissler and their daughter Jerry Lee from Lu ling visited here last Friday.
Erwart Raab of San Antonio spent Sunday in Moulton visiting his parents Mr and Mrs F P Raab.
Mr. F. C. Munke and his family of Schulenburg were guests at the Willam Woehler home near town on Sunday.
Mr. Victor Fehrenkamp and family and Miss Edita Krueger visited the D. F. Arts home in Gonzales on Sunday.
A. B. Sawyers of Cuero district manager for Central Power and Light Company was in Moulton on Tuesday to conduct company affairs and meet local officials.
At the Baursville schoolhouse on Saturday evening January 28 Mrs. Fanney Coffey of Cuero delivered an address on Safety. Shafer's prone-pressure method of respiration was demonstrated by Smith Leazar of Moulton. A goodly crowd attended and urged the speakers to return soon.
Mr and Mrs Charles Bissier of Halletts ville report their son Raymond visited the Ed Biehunko home last Sunday.
Twenty citizens attended a meeting at Central Power Light Company to discuss forming a chamber of commerce. An additional meeting will be held at the school auditorium Tuesday night February 7 at 8 o clock with speakers from nearby cities to explain benefits for the community. Citizens of Moulton and nearby areas are urged to attend.
Representative Mansfield of Texas introduced a bill in the house proposing to move hides and copra to the protected list and raise import rates on all forms of rice. The measure was referred to the ways and means committee amid Republican opposition to tariff revisions this session.
A wedding was solemnized in Taylor January 31 in a Catholic church. The couple Arnold Freytag and Lena Mueksch became man and wife. The groom is son of John Freytag and wife of Moulon. The bride is a Taylor young lady. The Eagle wishes them a happy married life.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Eber of Seguin visited his parents in Moulton on Sunday. Also in town were Mr and Mrs F C Kaase and daughters Helen Halda and Helen Urban who spent Sunday in Swiss Alp.
Miss Annie Winzige of Florida was in the city Wednesday afternoon of last week for a brief visit and courtesy calls.
Mr and Mrs Rudie Valenta of Shiner visited his parents Mr and Mrs R Valenta in Moulton and other relatives during a Sunday trip.
T A Jaresh of Sweet Home announces his bid for Lavaca county sheriff subject to the Democratic primaries in July. The 40 year old former deputy sheriff of seven years promises to serve promptly fearlessly and impartially if elected. The Eagle asks readers to consider his candidacy carefully.
Forty two members of the Fortytwo Club gathered at the Hoyer home on Thursday night January 26. The rooms were decorated in Valentine style. Eight tables of players were set, with Mrs V Rehmer winning first prize a fruit bowl and W A Bergfeld second prize a bonbon dish. Refreshments included sandwiches cake and coffee.
Mrs J V Dozier returned to San Antonio on Tuesday after spending a week visiting her husband Dr J V Dozier.
Mr and Mrs Herman Stul ken and Mr and Mrs QO R Brown of Hallettsville were guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Riske Sunday.
Geier Merrem Post No 882 American Legion hosted a Saturday evening dance at Hermann Park Hall with a large attendance and an enjoyable atmosphere.
The young patient, Virginia Valenta, was very ill at the start of the week due to a throat abscess requiring surgical attention. The Eagle wishes her a speedy recovery.
Mrs Ange W Janszen and her daughter Miss Estella spoke to Hallettsville high school pupils and mothers on Home Refrigeration in the auditorium last Thursday morning. Estella presented the lecture to the audience of students and parents.
Mr and Mrs John Freytag and Mr Victor Freytag attended the Freytag Mueksch wedding at Taylor on Tuesday with family members present.
Mr and Mrs F T Fehrenkamp and sweetie of Moulton and Mr and Mrs Charlie Kaiser of Yoakum visited the George Bargman home in Gonzales on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs George Baur traveled to Galveston on Tuesday to meet their granddaughter who has established residence at the home of Mr and Mrs Herbert A Fiedler starting Monday.
Mr. John C. Mueller and family Mr. George Mueller and family John G. Mueller and Ben nie Fisbeck motored to Seguin last Sunday to help Alvin P. Mueller celebrate his 41st birthday anniversary.
Mrs Henry Meyer and family plus Mr John W Meyer and son Franklin Miss Hila and Cleveland Meyer from Swiss Alp visited QO F Knape home last Sunday Also Mr and Mrs F J Meyer and daughter Miss Laura of Flatonia attended.
Joe Rush of Yoakum wins a balanced farming contest in Karnes County with a cash prize of $150 and total nine month income of $2,279. He emphasizes farm bookkeeping and uses Jersey cows S C White Leghorn hens and well bred hogs. He reports incomes from cotton corn hay hogs dairy products garden crops and honey totaling over two thousand dollars.
A Ninth District American Legion convention will be held in Wharton on Sunday February 5. All legionaires are welcome to attend.
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