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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1925
Page
1
The January issue reprints a creed emphasizing voting to inform oneself, investing in local industry, obeying laws, paying taxes, and improving the town. It calls for diligent work, choosing a best street, and nurturing prosperity, government, and neighborly love in the community.
German services held Sunday morning at 10 30 in Moulton with English services Sunday night at 7 00. The notices list times for worship and the town location.
The Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein held its January 8 meeting at Luther Hall with hostesses Mrs Jno C Mueller Mrs Gerhard Mueller and Mrs Albert Klobedans. Officers elected include W K Richter president George von Lienen vice president G J Bohnenkamp secretary treasurer Leonora Janszen press reporter George von Lienen organist and Helen Kaase assistant organist. Next meeting February 5 with hostesses Mrs Fred Krause Mrs Harry Pitts and Mrs Louise Pieper.
Frank Gray owner of Live Oak Dairy moved his plant this week to the Emil Darilek place west of town. Darilek supplied suitable buildings for the operation of a modern dairy and Gray pledges full effort to please his customers.
Plans approved by the Commanding General set up CM T Camps at Ft Sam Houston Ft. Sill and other bases in Texas Oklahoma Colorado and Arizona. New camps aim for smaller groups to boost instructor attention and allow more parent visits.
Hallettsville wins the second Lava va County League game against Shiner by 30 to 6 at Shiner. Moulton remains undefeated with one win. Upcoming: Moulton boys and girls visit Hallettsville Friday night January 2% for the next contests starting at 6:45 PM.
Washington reports President Coolidge remains opposed to gun elevation for capital ships. The 19 January dispatch notes the Senate will not consider the issue while a foreign government protest is pending.
The legislature canvassed returns from the general election and confirmed Miriam A Ferguson defeated Dr George C Bute for governor by 127588 votes in the recent race.
Miriam Amanda Ferguson of Temple was sworn in as Texas first woman governor by Chief Justice Cureton while Barry Miller became Lieutenant Governor. The ceremony drew huge crowds as guards struggled to control packed House and capitol hallways.
The Eagle lists readers owed for subscriptions to be returned payments since last report. Names include Rud Huff Shiner Joe Pavlicek new Moulton Wm Haase Moulton Miss Wanda Will new Dil worth Wm Miculka new Moulton Ad Darilek Shiner H H Thompson Flatonia W H Warren new Moulton F W Jaeggli Cuero Frank Stastne Shiner Miss Kennie Clark Flatonia John Darilek Shiner.
The third Lyceum number, sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Association, will be given by the California Male Quartet at the school auditorium on Saturday night, January 24. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. under ten, free. The quartet comes highly recommended and lovers of good singing should attend.
A boy was born to Mr and Mrs John Raah on December 8. A daughter named Gladys arrived January 13 to Mr and Mrs Gus Rippen. A boy named Willie Felix was born January 14 to Mr and Mrs Joseph Bartos. A boy was born January 15 at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Darilek.
William Miculka has entered upon his duties as clerk in the Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Moulton. A number of Moultonites attended the dance at Schulenburg Sunday night and all report having had an enjoyable time. Mrs Rudolph Roeder and Mrs. William Brauner of Schulenburg were in Moulton Tuesday, guests of Mr and Mrs F Wilks.
Arrived Salter and Mame Seed Potatoes listed by Rud Jaeggli and Brothers in a local seed trade update.
Vine Miynek of Henkhaus passed away Thursday January 15 after a several days illness at Freyet hospital. Burial was Friday afternoon at Moulton Public Cemetery with Rev. B Manning of Old Moulton officiating. Survived by four children. Mrs. Valentine Jurek, Mrs. Frances Wachicek, Louis Mlynek, and Mrs. Joe Wachicek. Native of Bohemia came to Texas in 1885, first in Fayetteville then moved to this area. The Eagle extends condolences to the bereaved.
F. T. Krankamp and Sons, lumber dealers, gravel the street in front of their business on Front Street, greatly improving the area’s appearance. The move marks the first graveling in Moulton, and The Eagle hopes other property owners will follow suit.
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