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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1932
Page
1
The report notes heavy December rainfall and muddy roads, cites a local mud tax that could be eased by all weather roads, and reminds residents to pay poll tax by February 1 for 1932 elections. It marks February 22 as Washington’s 200th birthday and mentions a Texas Centennial rally in Austin on March 2 chaired by Cullen F. Thomas.
Congressman J. J. Mansfield is given a gavel carved from a historic live oak near the courthouse in Columbus. The tree once stood at the 1887 site used for Texas first district court meetings.
The Moulton Eagle urges readers to subscribe for the 1932 political year and stay informed about the situation. It also highlights local merchants offering good things throughout the year for residents.
Young residents of Moulton who returned home for holidays resume work at noted colleges and institutes including Anita Richter Evelyn Pustejovsky and Ethel Stella Bevan at Southwest Texas State Teachers College San Marcos Winnie Knape at Draughon Business College San Antonio Frank Jansa at Shriner Institute Kerrville Henry Bohnenkamp at Agricultural and Mechanical College College Station and Theo C Johnson at State University Austin.
Frederick P. Kallus 18 son of Mr and Mrs F A Kallus Yoakum died in a San Antonio hospital from injuries after his car struck a train at Harwood. Burial was in Yoakum Rev Beck officiating. Rider Horace McGee 20 of Yoakum was slightly injured and survives include four sisters and a brother.
Mrs. Otho Casey entertained the 42 Club and guests at her home on December 22 with yellow crysanthemums in the living room. Refreshments included sliced pineapple salad ham sandwiches fruit cake and coffee. After seven games Mrs. F C Smith won a colored hanging basket for high score. Mrs. Vince Rehmet was second and received a green and blue paper basket. Miss Emma Hench won a vanity dress set as guest prize.
The Bridge Club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Sam Jaeggli’s home for a festive holiday party. Decorations featured a Christmas tree with icicles, snow dust, poinsettias, and greenery. Five tables were set for members and guests. high score went to Mrs. John Cinadr who received a luncheon set. Second high went to Mrs. Edwin Jaeggli with a bath set. guest prize went to Mrs. Williamson of Fort Worth, Texas. A luncheon of fruit salad, potato cake, ginger snaps, sandwiches, and coffee was served.
The concrete highway is now open along the route from Yoakum through Shiner Moulton to the Fayette county line. The completion expands access across the region improving travel and transport options.
Edward Lee Nesista of Flatonia married Agnes Seger of Hallettsville at the Catholic church in Hallettsville on Tuesday December 29 with Rev. Mathis officiating. The couple are the children of local families F A Nesista and J L Seger.
Mrs B A Jaeggli and Mrs Emil Papacek spent Saturday in Yoakum. Mr Frank J Wagner and family were holiday visitors in Houston. Miss Evelyn Kroulik of Shiner visited at the Henry Koester Jr home last week. Mrs J W Petrash returned Sunday from several days visit with relatives in Victoria. Mr W A Bergfeld and family spent Sunday in Seguin visiting Mr and Mrs Henry King. Mr and Mrs Elo Fehrenkamp and Mrs Ed Boehm Sr visited in Weimar New Year's Day. Mr and Mrs F C Horton spent Christmas vacation in Timpson visiting home folks, Mr Frank Ulmann and family of Cheapside were holiday visitors with relatives in Moulton, Mr Joe Chopecky and family and Miss Lorena Ruth Smith visited in Gonzales New Year's Day.
Mr. Leon Helweg and family of Richmond spent Christmas with Mr. John C. Mueller and family.
Mr. Erich Gummelt and his family from Hallettsville visited the F. C. Kaase home last Friday and Saturday, sharing time and good company.
William Peterson of Dallas stayed in Moulton for several days during Christmas week visiting the home of J. T. Jaeggli.
Mr Adolph Nachlinger and family returned to Taylor Sunday after visiting relatives here for several days.
Mr H W Haase and family were in San Antonio during the holidays visiting Mr R H Schod de and family.
Miss Ruth Williamson of Austin spent several days last week in the home of Postmaster and Mrs. W. K. Richter.
Mr. Ad, Filip and family and Mr. Rud visited Shi ner area relatives in Moulton to celebrate New Year’s Day together.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin P. Mueller and Mrs. Dora Kortland and daughter of Seguin visited relatives here December 27.
Mr and Mrs I N Wilson and daughter Lucile and son Roy of Alvin visited the R B Papacek home during the holidays.
Mr and Mrs Lee Wagner and daughter Adalea visited the Ad Filp home in Shiner last week.
Miss Bessie Biehunko of San Antonio enjoyed Christmas with her parents Mr. and Mrs. F. Biehunko Sr. and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs EB A Jaeggli visited Brenham on Sunday. Mrs Rud Jaeggli, staying with Herman Zschappel, accompanied them on the trip back.
Mozart Lodge No 59 Sons of Hermann and Lorbeeren Lodge No 68 Ladies Auxiliary will elect officers for the ensuing year at Hermann Park Hall on Sunday January 10 at 2 PM. Members of both organizations are urged to attend.
John Darilek of Henkhaus celebrated his 44th birthday anniversary on Sunday December 27. Games of 42 provided entertainment throughout the day. Refreshments were enjoyed by all who joined the celebration as the merry throng departed late in the evening wishing him many happy returns.
Mrs Vladimir Gajer and son visited the Gajer home during the holidays. Alfred C Rehmer and family of San Antonio spent holidays with Ed O Arnim family. John Bucek and family of San Antonio were Christmas visitors to the Knesek households. L E Murtishaw returned to Columbia S C after visiting her parents. Henry Koester Jr and family went to Victoria to pick up Shirley who stayed with relatives.
Misses Rosalie Hoppe and Dorothy Hoppe from Smithville visit their grandmother Mrs. Ed Boehm Sr. and other relatives during the holidays.
Mrs John Henneke Sr and children Oswald and Velma visited Henry Roesler and family during the holidays, spending time at their home in Cat Spring.
Mr and Mrs F F Nesista and daughter Dorothy of Temple visited relatives and friends here during the holidays along with Mr and Mrs August Kotze of West Columbia.
Misses Lillian and Gladys Jaeggli of San Antonio and Miss Theodora Jaeggli of San Marcos spent Christmas at the home of their parents, Mr and Mrs Lee Jaeggli, in Texas.
Mr and Mrs L C Schoenig of Weimar join Mildred Mabel and Winnie Knape and Robert Philips of San Antonio for Christmas at the Knape home in the area.
Mrs Ed Kolar and sons Ken Ward and James Edward from this city visited Houston in the early part of last week. Mrs Henry Etlinger of Yoakum also visited. Mrs B H Cordes remained for a longer visit.
Mr and Mrs F T Fehrenkamp and granddaughter Dorothy Louise Fehrenkamp with Mrs Erna Kotzebue Mr and Mrs Irving Ramsower and children and Harvey Louis Fehrenkamp spent last Thursday in Gonzales visiting in the George Bargmann home.
Mrs Ignac Vacar sister to Joe Kubicek died in Gonzales Tuesday night December 29 1931 Burial was in Gonzales December 31 She was 56 years old and survived by her husband seven children and many relatives Attendees from Moulton included Anton Kubicek and family L J Kubicek Joe Kubicek and Mrs John V Havlik
Fire destroyed the general merchandise store of Frank Klecka at Midway on December 26. The building was partly insured and the loss is estimated around 2500 dollars. The origin of the fire remains unknown.
Mrs. J. L Janssen is quite ill at home. Mrs. William Hillmer is recovering well after a recent operation in San Antonio. F. L. Filipp, seriously hurt in a Christmas Eve automobile crash, is recovering in Shiner hospital with a broken jaw and crushed hip. Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Matula return from San Antonio health restored. George von Lienen recovers from pneumonia. Les Cooper and Monroe Cluiss recover from a recent auto crash.
The eighth grade at Sam and Will Moore Institute organized The Lucky Eighth English Club on Monday January 4. The motto Not at the top but climbing and colors maroon and gold define the group. Officers named Norma Wachtendorf president James Jaeggis vice president Della Antrich secretary treasurer Maxine Bergfeld reporter. Program committee includes L A Dickson Arnold Papacek and Joyce Kopecky Reporter.
Mrs. Tillie Bolfik and son Bill of New Jersey join Mr. and Mrs Kul da and two daughters and a son of Chicago at the William Hrock home for a family reunion held last Sunday before last. Edward and Frank Baca, sons of LaGrange, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brauner with children of Schulenburg attend. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Kallus and son of Flatonia.
E. H. Kuenstler aged 86 died Sunday night at his daughter’s home in Yoakum. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery there on Tuesday. Survived by his widow two sons and four daughters. A German native, he moved to Texas years ago and once resided near Witting in Lavaca County.
Members of the Moulton Public School teaching staff spent the Christmas vacation at various locations. Superintendent and Mrs. W E Smith and Mr A B Noles, Moulton. Miss Ramah Cone, Nixon. Miss Pauline Eblinger, LaGrange. Miss Louise Boothe, Cuero. Miss Hilda Kuck, Yoakum. Miss Elsworth Claxton, Edna. Miss Marie Garner, Hallettsville. Mrs F C Horton, Timpson.
Tax Assessor BE A Turk of Hallettsville will inspect in Moulton January 7 8 and 9 to assess current year taxes. Additional sites listed Witting January 11 Breslau January 12 P M Shiner January 13 14 15 and 16 and Henkhaus January 18.
Miss Lorena Ruth Smith and Miss Frankie Smith, daughters of Mr and Mrs F C Smith, entertained many friends on December 28 with bunco as the main diversion. Punch cake and sandwiches were served.
Lavaca County Commissioners Court in Hallettsville reduced real estate and cattle assessments for the current year. Cattle assessments drop 33 percent and land assessments 10 percent.
Arnold Freytag of Moulton seeks election as county commissioner for Precincts 6 and 2. The candidate's announcement and platform will be printed in a future issue.
Tax collector Jim Bell of Gonzales County died in Gonzales Tuesday from pneumonia. Burial was held Wednesday at Moulton Public Cemetery. He formerly lived near Moulton and left many friends grieving his death.
The Moulton Public School and St Josephs School resumed classes Monday morning after the Christmas break.
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