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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1926
Page
1
The Mraz residence about two miles south of Moulton near the kitchen flue roof sparked a blaze last week. Forty square feet of roof were destroyed before neighbors arrived and saved the building.
Gene Houchins of Halletts ville campaigned for Lavaca county sheriff and visited Moulton on Saturday to build support. He also stopped by The Eagle office with a cordial call.
Mr George Flessner and family of Shiner visited Mou ton on Monday accompanying a social call.
Miss Louise Roehm, 62, a teacher at Johanna Runge Kindergarten, died February 15 at John Sealy Hospital after a brief illness. Her funeral was held at her home and she was buried in Lakeview Cemetery. She was daughter of Rev. John C. Roehm, longtime pastor of the First Lutheran Church in Galveston. She leaves a brother Mr M N Roehm and several nieces and nephews.
State Senator Gus Russek of Schulenburg secured an Austin appropriation to gravel the dirt stretch from the Fayette county line to Waelder. The usually impassable gap on Highway No. 3 will be closed, pleasing district motorists and improving roads.
H F Mueller and wife deed 100 acres seven miles west of Moulton to J T Thompson Sr for 4500 dollars. J T Thompson Sr and others transfer 92.2 acres near Boursville to H F Mueller for 11400 dollars. Anton Kolar and wife sell 7500 square feet adjoining Moulton to Florence Chatman for 100.50 dollars. F A Machae and wife convey 68 percent acres about four miles northwest of Moulton to B R Machac for 1662.50 dollars.
County Judge J C Romberg of Gonzales county will not seek reelection in the forthcoming primary. He has served as judge for many years. The Eagle understands several candidates will run for the office.
The Eagle announces a meeting at Kotzebue Drug store on Friday night February 26 to organize a baseball club. All baseball enthusiasts are urged to attend.
The next meeting will be held at Luther Hall on Thursday March 4. Hostesses include Mrs Ed Boehm Jr Mrs Charles Riske and Mrs Harry Wiedemann.
Dr. Sam Jaeggli completes a spacious remodel adding a roomy office on West First Street. The building is totally renovated to provide expanded patient space and updated facilities.
Lavaca county tax assessor J. F. Munsch died at his Hallettsville home Saturday February 20 from injuries after his automobile overturned while returning from official duties February 13. Funeral services were at St. Marys Cemetery with Rev. A. L. Sykora. He was 45 years old and survived by his wife and five children.
A series of births includes a girl born February 6 to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marko near Moulton, another girl for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gib son near Moulton on February 6, a girl for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brom near Moulton on February 16, a boy for Mr. and Mrs. John L. Meyer of Moulton born February 17, a boy named Henry Paul for Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Spies near Breslau February 15, a boy named Anton John for Mr. and Mrs. Anton Pulkrabek near Moulton February 20, and a girl Evelyn Joy for Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Wiseman of Old Moulton born February 22.
Henry Schoenvogel of the Witting section visited Moulton Tuesday on business. He told The Eagle reporter that farmers are exceedingly busy this week planting corn.
The Cemetery Aid Society will meet with Mrs Ben Mueller on Monday afternoon March 1 to discuss community support and arrangements for the cemetery project.
Misses Edith and Adele Krueger of Shiner visited the Victor O Fehrenkamp home last Sunday. Mr Ed O Arnim and family returned Monday from Taylor where they visited the family of Mr Alfred C Rehmet.
Last Sunday guest list at Dr. and Mrs. J. G. Guenther's home includes J. C. Mayne and family of Cuero, Dr. and Mrs. F. J. Guenther of LaGrange, Mrs. Louise Jaterka of Schulenburg, Alma Guenther of Houston, Erna Guenther and Grace Freeman of San Antonio.
Dr. Samuel Oliver Young aged 81, the oldest native born Houstonian, died on February 16. Republicans consider fielding a candidate in every Texas congressional district this year.
A 928 foot high tower for commercial radio purposes was recently completed near Berlin Germany. The structure stands as a major development in broadcasting infrastructure and marks a milestone for the city’s communications landscape.
The United States contemplates spending about 100 million dollars for the naval air service over the next five years. Lynch Davidson of Houston, former lieutenant governor, will begin his gubernatorial campaign on March 6.
Texas recorded 90 975 births and 45 702 deaths in 1925. Officials estimate only 75 percent of births were reported, implying actual births were higher than official totals.
The United States Senate authorized a payment of 30 500 dollars to Senator Mayfield of Texas to cover his legal defense costs in the contest brought by George Peddy of Houston.
John Sealy a Galveston banker and philanthropist died in France on February 19 while seeking health. He was about 56 years old and a native of Galveston, Texas.
Henry Schoenvogel died at Orange Grove on Monday February 22 after a lingering illness. Burial followed Tuesday afternoon in Orange Grove Cemetery. He formerly lived near Moulton and moved to Orange Grove about ten years ago. He was about 60 years old and survived by his wife three children and one brother John Schoenvogel of Witting. The Eagle extends condolences to the survivors.
The Boy Scout party held at the schoolhouse last Thursday night February 18 drew a good crowd despite wind. Anton Perrard won the prize and Herbert Heinrich got the booby. The Hawks catered refreshments after losing the Treasure Hunt. A farewell for Arthur Holm was also held. A February 21 Treasure Hunt ended in a tie between Owls and Hawks with small attendance.
February 22 marks the 194th birth anniversary of George Washington with schools post office and banks closed in Moulton. Next Tuesday March 2 brings the 90th anniversary of Texas Declaration of Independence noted as a significant Texan milestone.
County Commissioner F J Butschek and Fehrenkamp met Saturday with State Senator Gus Russek to discuss a highway through the district. Russek said the road was recommended to the State Highway Department for maintenance and he would push to bring highway engineers to survey the route in March.
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