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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1928
Page
1
Through W A Bergfeld the local Ford dealer, the writer rode a new 2 door Ford sedan from the Houston plant. At speeds near 60 mph the car showed excellent ride, quick acceleration, and smooth handling. Bergfeld has shown the car to many people and the consensus is Henry Ford has produced a wonderful new automobile at small cost.
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce directors met at Central Power and Light Company and elected officers Smith Leazar president Victor O. Fehrenkamp vice president Frank J. Wagner secretary Eli C. Fehrenkamp treasurer A committee was appointed to discuss installing a corn crusher with local millers and ginners. The board will meet on the first Monday of each month.
Mrs Henry J Schornack 52 died at her home near Sublime Saturday morning. Interment in family cemetery near Sublime Sunday morning with Rev M C Moore of Yoakum conducting. Survived by husband one daughter Mrs Oscar Woytek one granddaughter four sisters and two brothers.
Born to Frank Koenig Jr and wife near Moulton a pretty lit tle girl arrived on February 18. Sunday February 19 a girl joined Tom Picha and wife near Henkhaus. Mr and Mrs John Havlik of Moulton welcomed a bouncing baby boy on February 21.
Health Program No 3 of the Moulton Parent-Teacher Association was given in the school auditorium Monday evening before a fair sized audience. O F Knape spoke on State Law regarding communicable and preventable diseases. Dr Kopecky of Yoakum discussed eye infection and school child examinations. Superintendent Smith reported on dental findings and the value of regular attendance. A health play by Miss Dallmeyer’s pupils closed the program with rhymes on cleanliness exercise cheerfulness rest food posture drink and safety.
Miss Mary Louise PBerg'eld entertained friends Saturday night. Six tables of 42 were set for games. Miss Paula Puck won first prize a silk handkerchief. Pete Etlinger won a necktie. A lunch of cake cheese clips and jello with whipped cream was served then dancing followed.
Mr and Mrs J W Nachlinger, Mrs Barbara Nachlinger and Mrs Adolph Nachlinger from Taylor were in Moulton Friday and Saturday visiting relatives and friends.
Mr. Irving Burns Ramsower and Miss Ida Alice Kotzebue were united in marriage at the bride's home Sunday morning with Rev. A H Falkenberg officiating. The ceremony was quiet with only close family present. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Kotzebue, was educated at Moulton High School and Denton College of Industrial Arts, and taught school. The groom is a Mathis business man and plans to reside there.
Mrs Ed Kolar hosted the Forty Two club Monday afternoon with five tables in play. Mrs Edwin Jaegl gli won first prize a boudoir pillar and Mrs Henry Hoyer took the booby as a salad course was served.
A list of residents and visitors shows Vladik Boehm in Rich mond and Willie Etlinger in San Antonio. Several families including the Rud Jaeggli, Valenta, Baur, Schoenig, Gray, Wagner, and Wilks groups are mentioned visiting relatives in Brenham Moulton Yoakum Victoria and Houston. The Evergreen school fundraiser at Henkhaus hall on February 14 drew over 100 tickets for a Valentine dance and school equipment purchases.
The Baursville Parent-Teacher Association held a Sunday festival at the Baursville schoolhouse with a 2 p.m. baseball game pitting Fats against Leans, a volley ball win by Evergreen, and Baursville basketball 80 to 4 over Baursville. a tie 12 12 for girls basketball. bazaar sales. a lunch. net proceeds about 125 dollars. The event showcased community support and the PTA’s progress.
Eddie Maresh and Annie Krejci were married at the Catholic church in Moulton on Monday morning with Rev. Father Joseph Kopp officiating. Witnesses were John Bevan and Albert Krejci. A family dinner followed at the bride’s home. The bride is daughter of Frank and Mrs. Krejci of Moulton. the groom is son of John and Mrs. Maresh of near Moulton. The Eagle offers congratulations for a long, happy life together.
Miss Evelyn Richter a nurse at Lubbock Sanitarium in Texas becomes a new reader of The Eagle. Her name was added to the newspaper’s list by her parents Post master and Mrs W K Richter last week.
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