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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1924
Page
1
Mrs. C. H. Richter died Monday night in Austin at 8 15 from injuries in an auto crash. She was 59 and survived by her husband six children her mother Mrs Bertha Janszen of Moulton five brothers Emil August Louis Janszen Adolph Janszen and Hugo Janszen and a sister Mrs L C Windel of Moulton.
Miss Grace Preston returned Monday from Jourdanton where she has been visiting her sister who teaches at the Jourdanton public school.
Mr. F. Biehunko and family from Schulenburg have been in the city since Sunday. He sold his Schulenburg confectionery business. Mr. Fred Mueller of Seguin was in the city last weekend visiting relatives and greeting friends.
State Highway Department reports no future changes or new designations will be made in the current State highways. The Highway Commission says the present designations are approved by the Federal government and under construction, so altering locations is impractical. Citizens are urged not to travel to Austin to seek changes.
Lutheran Church announces German services at 10:30 a.m. next Sunday and English services at 7:30 p.m. same day.
Charles Henry Faires of Flatonia and Fayette County dies February 20 1894 after weeks of illness at his daughter Mrs J C McVea Houston He was born September 28 1847 at Plum Grove near LaGrange son of William A and Ada McClure Faires early Texas settlers under Stephen F Austin He helped build the first Flatonia ranch house and raise horses and cattle Married Sarah Jane O Daniel August 15 1869 they had five children three surviving Mrs C A Walker Alcon Mrs P L Kerr Flatonia and Mrs J C McVea Houston He was baptized at Jane s Ferry Colorado River July 9 1871 and remained an active Flatonia Baptist He was mourned by many at funeral at his home with Rev M M Wulf leading the service and pallbearers listed
Owing to more rains the Good Roads meeting scheduled for last Tuesday night is postponed to Tuesday night March 4 at 7 30. County Judge J C Romberg of Gonzales will speak. Farmers are urged to attend to discuss road improvements and costs estimated at 150000 for bridging grading and surfacing in the Moulton territory.
The Ninth International Convention of Student Volunteers met in Indianapolis from December 28 to January 1. about 6,000 students from US and Canada gathered to hear missionaries from around the world discuss fields needing workers. Speakers included Dr Judd Dr Kennedy and John R Mott with delegates from Texas and Oklahoma. trip featured scenery and camaraderie.
Mr. Henry C. Krueger and family who came from Idaho last December to visit his mother Mrs. John Krueger left Saturday for Los Angeles California to reside there. They will travel via the auto route and expect to reach their destination in about two weeks. The Eagle wishes them a pleasant journey and happiness in their Western home.
The English Department of the Hi School hosted a party for B Class in the auditorium on Thursday evening February 21. A musical relay contests and games were enjoyed throughout the event with refreshments of cake sandwiches and punch served.
Victor H Freytag and Ella Huff were married at the Lutheran church with Rev E Hannemann officiating. Relatives attended the ceremony and a dinner and games followed at the bride’s home. Ella Huff, daughter of Gus and Mrs Huff, has edited the Culak School news for the Eagle. Victor Freytag is a barber.
Miss Mary Peterson of Hallettsville and Mr. L S Pinkston of Dallas were married at the Wm Peterson apartments in the Riley home in Hallettsville on February 28. The bride is the Petersons youngest daughter and sister to Mrs J T Jaeggli of Moulton. The groom is office manager for Samuel Ellsbury Builders in Dallas. They will reside in Dallas.
Miss Alice von Lienen spent the week end at Shiner visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs H Kempe of Shiner are visiting relatives and friends in Moulton. If you are going somewhere or have someone visiting you let your local paper know by Ring No 99. The Eagle prints all the news that is fit for ink.
The Moulton Hermann Park Ve rein hosted its annual masquerade ball on Friday night. Forty three masked revelers filled the floor as prizes were awarded to Anita Cook Liberty first Frances Darilek flower basket second Joe Hermann Liberty Bell third Annie Chotenovsky Japanese girl fourth and R Stautzenberger Indian fifth. Judging by Mesdames Grunwald Anderle and Messrs Othold Jahn and dancing into the night the event was a lively success with attendees from Flatonia Schulenburg Shiner Yoakum and nearby areas.
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