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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1936
Page
1
President Roosevelt from Hyde Park urged Americans to apply the good neighbor concept to community life. He spoke by radio about mutual welfare and warned that one family's gain cannot come at the expense of another. Dawes introduced the address from Chicago.
An urging to citizens to improve their homes and surroundings in spring. The piece argues personal grooming should be matched by tidy yards, shrubbery, and greener parkways, inviting everyone to take on the small job of city upkeep.
Mr Rud Brueggmann and family Albert Kievedans and D Fisneek attended the funeral of Charles Brueggmann at Wise Alp Monday afternoon.
Miss Lydia Koester of the Sam and Will Moore Institute spent the week end in Skidmore with her parents Mr and Mrs F C Kags.
Charles Brueggemann of Freyburg Fayette county died Sunday after illness at 74 years 10 months and 17 days. Funeral from the family home Monday with interment at Philadelphia Lutheran Cemetery Swiss Alp conducted by Rev. Edwin. Surviving are widow eight children fifteen grandchildren three sisters and many neighbors. The Eagle extends sympathy to the bereaved.
Local businesses sign an agreement to close at 6:00 PM except Saturdays, with Friday extension to 6:30 PM during Lent, ending when the first new cotton arrives. Holidays observed include Fourth of July Armistice Day Thanksgiving Christmas and New Year’s Day. Sunday holidays observed on Monday. Names of participating firms listed.
Moulton will observe the Texas Declaration of Independence centennial on Monday March 2 with all businesses closed. The town will send the School Band and a large delegation to Brenham to join a patriotic celebration sponsored by the American Legion.
Lavaca County Farm Debt Adjustment Committee will meet at the courthouse Friday February 28 1986 at 1 30 PM. The open meeting invites all interested to attend. The group aided distressed farmers facing foreclosure under the Resettlement Administration with local members listed.
Donald John Gater celebrated his birthday at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Byron J Wilson. Fifteen of his little friends attended. An Angel food cake with seven candles was served along with cake lemonade and sandwiches. Mrs D F Johnson of Flatonia was an out of town guest.
The Eagle thanks readers for subscription payments since the last report. Acknowledged names include W. V. McAdama of Moulton, W. K. Richter of Moulton, D. C. Holmes, and Alice.
Sheriff A P McElroy of Hall itsville traveled to Moulton on official business Saturday completing a routine assignment and meeting with local officials.
John L Sioux from the assessor-collector's office in Hallettsville spent the first part of the week assessing taxes in the area.
Miss Laura Viers, faculty member at the Sam and Will Moore Institute, spent the past weekend in Dallas with her brother. No further details were provided.
The home talent presented two plays The Spinsters Convention and the Chocolate Cream Wedding were rescheduled for after Lent due to bad weather and illness among cast members.
Edwin von Lienen of San Antonio spent Sunday with his parents in Moulton.
The undefeated Moulton Bobkittens defeated Weimar 48 to 8 in a Monday night game. Bobkitten forward Dorothy Jean Jaeggli scored 87 points, marking Weimar’s first defeat this season and extending Moulton’s three year unbeaten streak for the girls.
The Children of Mary will hold a meeting Sunday, March 1, at 8:00 PM. New members will be received into the Sodality after the meeting. All members and those wishing to join are requested to be present. Reporter, a om iN
Charlene Biehunko, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Biehunko, fell from a car when the door swung open Sunday afternoon. She suffered severe bruises but is reported not to be in serious danger.
Alvin Kopecky spent Sunday with Miss An Hill in Victoria, sharing a quiet afternoon and casual conversation in the city.
Mr and Mrs William Stein mann and son William Earl and Oscar Gresser of Schulenburg were in Moulton Saturday. The Croziers of Selma and the Shandera and Raab families were in Houston and Galveston Sunday. Ben Findeisen and son and Lillian Winston of San Antonio visited Mrs Bertha Brankenhoefer Sunday. Miss Iola Koester returned from San Antonio and plans to attend a business college there. The Moulton Home Demonstration Club met February 12 at Mrs Hugo Fisbeck's home with demonstrations on screen planting.
Governor James V Allred appoints Fred F Fehrenkamp of Moulton and C L Stavinoha of Hallettsville as pension investigators for Lavaca County under the Old Age Pension law. The Eagle congratulates the appointees and commends the governor for the choice.
Albert Ducho of Boursville died February 24 at his home after a prolonged illness at 78 years. Funeral services were at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Moulton, with Rev. Joseph Kopp. Interment followed at Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Surviving: four children Emi Langhammer, John Ducho, Mrs. John Powers, Mrs Ad Boehm. six grandchildren. sister Mrs. Frank Raab. Two children predeceased him.
Austin calender note reports five thousand copies of the Texas constitution printed for the Centennial year under Senator Grady Woodruff. A foreword by former Governor Pat M. Neff urges Texans to study the constitution to gain respect for and observance of the law. Copies may be obtained from the state library for four cents postage.
The oldest hen known lives on W. J. Spear’s farm near Old Moulton. She is named Georgia and has reached age fourteen. She responds to the daily feed call of bread and corn and is said to be preparing her nest for the laying season again.
William Wall of the north sick list. John G Mueller and his son John C Mueller ill for weeks. Frank Jilek Sr. in the south reported very ill. Emil Pundt on sick list last week. Judge F J Helwig ill at home for a long time with condition remaining unchanged.
Moses Chapel, who would be 104 next June 19, is among about 15,000 applicants for State old age assistance. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, his Lavaca County home is listed. District Supervisor R. L. Cook said Chapel is the oldest applicant known so far.
Moses Chapel of Moulton asserts he was present when General Sam Houston and his forces camped on the Lavaca River on March 15, 1836. He cites his memories of the historical march and the army’s movements through the area.
The Eagle asks readers for early history of Moulton. Submit written data or contact the office to have the story written for you.
Tax assessor E. Al Turk and deputies from Haltlettaville will be in Moulton Saturday February 29 to assess state and county taxes.
Miss Flora Brown, part of the Sam and Will Moore Institute teaching staff in Moulton, returned from San Saba county after attending her mother's funeral. The Eagle extends sympathy to Miss Brown in her great loss.
Bill Henrichs Jr opens wholesale and retail feed business in Henry Koester building on Front Street. Larry Casey joins as employee in new establishment.
James Jaeggli of Moulton has earned a place on Schreiner Institute Ke Institute honor roll for the first semester. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J T Jaeggli.
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