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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1926
Page
1
A man named Irving Poole of Texarkana broke into P. J. Barnee’s jewelry store by smashing the front door glass. Nightwatchman Chas. Riske caught him in the act. Poole was jailed but escaped from the calaboose during the night. He claimed he was bound for the valley to pick cotton.
Word from Yoakum Herald states Lynch Davidson, slated for July 3 in Yoakum, cancelled due to unavoid able circumstances but plans to appear at a later date.
The Moulton Cemetery Aid Society will meet with Mrs. Henry Krueger on Wednesday July 7.
Herman Meisenschlager aged 15 years 11 months and 119 days died at the local hospital Friday morning June 25 1926 after appendicitis surgery. He had been living on the farm with grandparents Mr and Mrs K Meitschlager. Funeral held Saturday at 9 from Mrs Johanna Meitschlager home with interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery Rev Father Kopp officiating. The Eagle extends sympathy.
Services in Moulton Sunday morning July 4 at 10 30 by Rev Hoermann of Warrenton and Sunday morning July 18 by Rev A Dziewas of Brenham.
The piece reflects on July 4 1776 as the birth of the United States and notes the nation’s growth from a handful of patriots to a population of about 110 million. It celebrates enduring gratitude to the flag, recalling expansion from Atlantic to Pacific and from Canada to the Gulf as the country matured with vast potential ahead.
The State Department of Education grants Moulton Public Schools seven units of affiliation under Superintendent W. EK Smith and staff. Subjects include English History Civics Economics Algebra Plane Geometry. Officials call it a fine showing for a first trial and expect full affiliation with sustained support in years ahead.
A fine girl was born to Mr and Mrs Albert Jurena of Moravia on Tuesday June 22 named Martha. Mr and Mrs August Zimmermann of Oak Grove welcomed a girl named Evelyn. A son named George Billa was born to Mr and Mrs F J Fillip on June 23 1926. Mr and Mrs Ewald Etlinger of Cuero welcomed a boy named Ewald Jr on Friday June 25.
The American Legion Band of Moulton will furnish music at the Shiner celebration on Monday July 5 under Legion auspices. Democratic gubernatorial candidates Dan Moody and Lynch Davidson speak at 10 30 AM and 1 30 PM respectively, with Republican candidate Mr Haines also set to speak.
Erwin Oeh of Moulton and Ivy Erna Meyer of Ellinger united in marriage at Ellinger Monday with Rev. F. Klobouk presiding. The groom works in the family furniture business in Moulton and the bride is the daughter of Elo and Mrs Meyer. They plan to reside in Moulton after a honeymoon in the Valley.
Cecile Rehmer was visited in Yoakum Sunday evening. Mrs. Frank Brauner and the baby visit the William Hinch home. J. T. Jaeggli’s family visited Hallettsville relatives last Wednesday. Adolph Kloesel of Shiner attended to business in Moulton. Alfred Kehmet and Taylor visitors stay with Edy Arnim family. Adele Knesek spent Sunday at Frank Chovanetz home near Hallettsville. Ruth Arnim returned from Houston Taylor San Saba and San Antonio. Dr. John C Guenther arrived in Moulton returning from hospital work in St Louis. William Peter and son from Dallas visited J. T. Jaeggli in Moulton. Emanuel Rudi stopped in Moulton en route to Schulenburg. Alois Zidek and Rosa Zidek left for Marlin baths. Dr. and Mrs. Guenther and Marian Guenther were guests in LaGrange. Fred Mueller and Fred Ohlenbush returned home after visiting relatives. O. F. Knape party returned from Port Lavaca after weekend with Louis Meyer. Elaine Rehmer of San Antonio hosted a party at S. A. Jaeggli’s. The community plans a large July 4th celebration with amusements and events.
A large crowd gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Troyebeck for a chek's birthday. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Moeller returned home after visiting Ed Moeller and family at Shiloh. Ed Moeller and daughter visited near Moulton with relatives. The Hoppe family from New Ulm spent the weekend here with relatives. A young crowd celebrated Annie's birthday with a dance and refreshments. Otho Leazar and family visited Tom Leazar. Miss Elva Leazar visited Cuero then Gonzales. Mrs. M. A. Scovel returned from Burkburnett. Will Parker and Alice visited, moving to Muldoon. J. V. Millenter hosted a dance for married folks with refreshments.
Rev Falkenberg of Round Top accepts the pastorate at Moulton Lutheran Church and will begin duties on September 1.
The Lavaca County Democratic Executive Committee appoints election officers for Moulton and vicinity. Appointees include presiding judges William Hillmer and Moulton, John Mladenks, J. L. Filipp. Oak Grove August Krause and John Hofner. Novohrad Joe Migl and O. B. Kubenka. Moravia E. V. Gallia and F. R. Olsevaky. Witting E. H. Gillar with Henry A. Schoengel and Kasper Cinadr. Shiner M. I. Bozka with presiding judge August Mladenka and Albert Bargman.
Peter Polasek died at home near Shiner on Tuesday July 22 from typhoid fever. Burial followed Thursday at the Catholic cemetery in Shiner with Father Benes of St Mary’s Catholic church officiating. He was in his late 30s and survived by his widow and several children. The Eagle offers condolences.
Muldoon and Moulton baseball teams meet on the local lot Sunday afternoon at 8:30. Fans are invited to cheer their team to victory.
A fire on Tuesday morning destroyed the BE. A. Ars nim feed house in Flatonia causing substantial loss. The origin of the blaze could not be determined.
Henry Pieper visited relatives and friends locally then left for Galveston on Wednesday to spend a few days before returning to his duties in Hougton.
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