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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1934
Page
1
A health and sanitary survey of Lavaca County is being conducted under the Civil Works Administration supervision by Victor M. Dziewas county administrator. About 15 men are employed. Chester W. Caulfield has been appointed county health administrator.
Anton Pollack aged 58, restaurant owner of Shiner, died December 21 after several months illness. Interment was in Shiner Catholic cemetery. Survived by widow and three children Mrs. J H Kennedy of Houston Mrs Rudoph Riedl and Victor Pollock of Shiner.
The Moulton Bobkatz defeated Hallettsville Bramahs 28 to 24 at Hallettsville on Thursday night December 21. After a 24 to 24 tie in regulation, the Bobkatz added four points in the five minutes of overtime to secure victory. The girls team from Moulton High School beat Hallettsville 89 to 18, dominating three December games with large margins.
At a stockholders meeting of the Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Moulton the following directors were elected for the new year Fr T Fehrenkamp Ed Boehm J T Jaeggli John Mladenka and BP Fehrenkamp All the old officers were re elected F T Fehrenkamp president Ed Boehm and J T Jaeggli vice presidents BE C Fehrenkamp cashier William Miculka assistant cashier W H Pundt teller and Edw A Darilsk elected as a book keeper.
The notice urges citizens to vote in 1934 elections for U S senator, governor, and state and local officials. It explains the poll tax is required to participate unless exempt and must be paid before February 1.
A six month resume shows 390 farm homes involved 55324 quarts of food canned valued at 13180.09 dollars 552 feet of shelving added to pantries 53 pressure cookers in clubs 24 tin can sealers in clubs. Miss Della Pfluger home demonstration agent has been unemployed for 1934.
The note asks if 12 inches of snow equal a kinch of rain and cites 147000 Americans using artificial limbs. It mentions a San Antonio mail carrier who has logged 369500 miles delivering mail to rural areas in Bexar County.
Otto Mackensen aged 103, claimed last survivor of Green's brigade, died in Houston December 26. A native of Germany he came to Texas at 14 and was buried in San Antonio.
Albert Discher 62 a substantial farmer of near Shiner died December 27 after several weeks illness. Interment was in Shiner cemetery the next day with Rev Schuetze of the Lutheran church conducting the funeral. He is survived by his widow and several children.
Hallettsville resident Joe A. Smolik of Hallettsville considers running in the upcoming district clerk primary. Smolik has worked in the tax collector’s office for some time. The notice lists several local residents visiting relatives and spending holidays in nearby cities.
Clyde Leazer eldest son of Mrs Ed Leazer of Baursville and Martha Taraba daughter of Andrew Taraba of Baursville were married in Yoakum on November 8. Witnesses were Mr and Mrs Ilynn Kaiser of Shiner. The Eagle offers congratulations to the couple.
New York reports 23 723 399 automobiles in use nationwide. J S Garage reader Lee Jarosek signs on as a new Eagle reader this week as the year begins.
The Civil Works Administration approves hard surfacing for 2 miles of lateral feeder roads in precincts 6 and 2 costing 28526 dollars and hard surfacing for 30 blocks of streets in Moulton costing 7850 dollars. Work is set to start soon. The Moulton to Komensky Moravia and Highway 72 to Oakland road project is currently withheld.
Mrs Erna Hillmer aged 52 years six months died in San Antonio on Sunday December 31. Burial took place in San Antonio on Tuesday January 2. Survived by one daughter an adopted son four brothers T W Hillmer and Will Hillmer Columbus Henry Hillmer Kingsville Fred Hillmer Orange Grove two sisters Mrs Adela Fuehrmann San Antonio and Mrs Anita Rubin Orange Grove. The Eagle extends its sympathy to the bereaved.
Arnold Freytag purchased 1 and 8 10 acres of road surfacing material from R Oeltjen north of Moulton for 135 dollars. San Antonio visitor John Seidel and kin mingled with locals over the holidays. The Fulkersons welcomed a baby boy Friday. Detours include visits by Ed O Arnim and Doris, plus A C Rehmet and children in San Saba and return to San Antonio. University of Texas student Daniel Darilek spent holidays with Judge A J Darilek.
Mr and Mrs Ernst Kieshnik Mrs Henry Raabe and Mr and Mrs Edgar Schmidt visited with relatives at Nursery. They also met Mr and Mrs Simon Mueller in Port Lavaca. Bill Findeisen Bertha Kaiser Alice Kaiser Earl Kaiser Charles Findeisen Jr and daughter Lorena and Charles Findeisen Sr attended the funeral of August Wankler in New Ulm Thursday. Charles Findeisen Sr remained there.
A wedding in Gonzales united James Byron Wilson and Annette Gater of Moulton with Rev. Dunham officiating. The bride, daughter of Hilary Adams and wife, taught at Sam and Will Moore Institute in Moulton. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilson of Luling, recently moved to Moulton to head Central Power and Light Co. duties. The couple reside at the W. F. Oehl home area.
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kaase and daughters Helen and Hulda visited Halllettsville for Christmas while Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Fehrenkamp Mrs. Erna Kotzebue and Dorothy Louise Fehrenkamp were in Yoakum for New Year’s Day. Mrs A C Rehmet and children of San Antonio Miss Alice Arnim and Oscar Arnim of Houston spent holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Ed O Arnim.
Mrs. Erna Kotzebue Kamp and Dorothy Louise Fehrenkamp visited Mr. and Mrs. George Bargman at their Gonzales home on Sunday.
Mrs. K. Rehmet and her daughters Julia and Elaine, Edwin Rehmet, and Miss Dedeker of San Antonio visited the E. A. Jaeggli home on Sunday and Monday.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Norman and children Miss Mary Katherine and Floyd Jr of Austin join Mr and Mrs K D McCollum and Miss Lillian Jaeggli of San Antonio and Miss Theodora Jaeggli of Luling in spending part of the holiday season at the home of Mr and Mrs J T Jaeggli.
Holiday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Knape include C. C. Perkins and family, Robert Phillips and family, W. H. Meyer and family, Miss Mildred Knape, Phil Shoop, Jack Freeman and family, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Schoenig, Miss Winnie Knape, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Meyer, William Steinmann and family, Jerry Bucek and family, Marvin Sherrill and family, with locations listed as San Antonio Lockhart Schulenburg Yoakum and Flato nia.
Olan Mittanck and Miss Al lyene Niebuhr were married in Shiner on Monday December 25. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Niebuhr of near Moulton, is described as an accomplished young lady and will be a fine helpmate. The groom is a prominent young man of Shiner. The community wishes them a long married life.
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department will hold a regular meeting at the American Legion Hall Monday night January 8 at 7 30 oclock. All members both active and honorary are urged to attend.
The Eagle announces a canning demonstration at the American Legion Hall on Wednesday January 10. All those interested in canning are urged to attend.
A feature on another page chronicles the year 1938, presented as a valuable guide to the year just closed. The note urges saving the copy for reference on important happenings and future doubt.
Congressman J. J. Mansfield of Columbus returned to Washington to be on hand as Congress opened on January 2. He serves as chairman of the rivers and harbors committee.
A census bureau report released in December finds 44 percent of farmer owned homes worth less than 1000 dollars while about 4 percent exceed 5000 dollars. The Washington based census bureau issued the evaluation.
Rainfall on Wednesday measured 14 inches, ending a long drought. The moisture benefits fields with most land already plowed aiding crop recovery.
CWA interviewers will be at the CWA office in Moulton on Wednesday January 10 1934 to take registrations for CWA projects. Registration does not guarantee employment.
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