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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1927
Page
1
The piece notes a question puzzling figures in politics as to who can carry the Democratic banner in 1928. It mentions Governor Al Smith and Governor Dan Moody as possible nominees for the White House bid.
Governor Dan Moody plans a statewide tour delivering speeches urging support for constitutional amendments in a special election set for next month. He intends to rally voters and explain the proposed changes across multiple communities.
Lynch Davidson, former lieutenant governor and 1926 Democratic primary candidate for governor, will not seek the gubernatorial nomination in 1928 but will take an active role in the campaign.
Hon. Cone Johnson of the Texas Highway Commission says neither Smith nor McAdoo should receive consideration at the upcoming national Democratic convention.
A call for unity urges individuals and the entire community to work together for the common good. It emphasizes that one person can do little, but collectively a town can accomplish much and stay alive through shared effort.
The Moulton Public School received four additional affiliation units from the State Department of Education, adding to eleven total units earned in the past two years. Superintendent W. E. Smith and staff are credited for the achievements amid faculty shortages and limited equipment.
Mr Joe Knesek and Miss Annie Wendland united in marriage at the Catholic church in Moulton on Wednesday June 29 with Rev Father Joseph Kopp as celebrant. The groom is son of Louis and Mrs Knesek of Henkhaus area and the bride is a popular Corpus Christi young lady. The Eagle extends congratulations and best wishes to the newly weds.
Nordheim and Moulton teams meet on the local diamond Sunday afternoon. Moulton edged Nordheim in a 12 inning game at Nordheim several weeks ago. Come out for a real baseball game next Sunday.
The American Legion Band of Moulton presents a concert on Front Street Thursday July 14 at 8 45 p m. Everyone is cordially invited to attend the free event.
Deep sorrow sweeps Moulton as Mrs. Benno H E Hoppe dies in Yoakum hospital from typhoid fever. The 38 year old mother of two daughters Rosalie and Dorothy was born in Moulton and married in 1908. Funeral held in Moulton with large attendance. business houses closed in her honor. Surviving family includes husband Benno, two daughters, mother Mrs E Boehm, two brothers Vladik and Ed, and sister Mrs Elo Fehrenkamp.
Mr and Mrs Frank Derrich of Komensky rejoice at the birth of a daughter named Dorothea born Friday July 1.
A PT A gathering for the Moulton association will take place at the schoolhouse this Friday afternoon at 4 o clock. All members are urged to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Wilson and their children Lucille and Roy of Alvin traveled to Moulton to celebrate the Fourth of July with relatives and friends.
Miss Adele Krueger of Shiner and Miss Millie Krueger of Yoakum are visiting at the Victor Fehrenkamp home.
Mrs D C Holmes and her son Preston return to Alice after a brief visit at the home of her father R Preston.
Mr and Mrs O W Jones and Mrs G L McMaster of Yvoa kum visited at the R B Papacek home the first part of the week.
Mrs. Smith Leazar has returned home after a several day visit in San Antonio.
Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Kaase and their daughters Helen and Hulda were seen in LaGrange on Monday, visiting local relatives and enjoying the day.
Mr and Mrs R B Pupacek and their son Arnold have returned from Rochester Minnesota where they visited relatives and friends and spent time in the city.
Henry Balhorn Jr of Houston is in the city visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Balhoan.
Mr and Mrs Ed Pundt are now comfortably domiciled in the George von Lienen cottage on Front Street indicating a new home placement.
Misses Mildred and Lennie Lee Knape departed Monday to enroll at Draughon’s Business College in San Antonio.
Dr F J Kalal and family and Mr Joe C Kopecky left Sunday for a week's visit to San Antonio and Corpus Christi.
Fred F. Fehrenkamp commander of Geier Merrem Post No 392 attended the State Convention of the American Legion held in Houston this week.
Otto Templin and Louis Heger of Seguin visited Moulton early this week. Templin told The Eagle Seguin recently approved a $10,000 bond issue for a school building project.
A merry group of children gathered at Dr. and Mrs. P. O. Puck’s home Monday afternoon for Consuelo Puck’s ninth birth day anniversary. They played outdoor games and were served cake sandwiches and orange julep.
Mr and Mrs F L Filipp returned Tuesday from a visit to Mr and Mrs Robert Brandl at Eagle Lake. Miss Olga Brandl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Brandl, was recently operated for appendicitis at a hospital in Rosenberg. He is doing fine, we are pleased to report.
Gorden Wells Fehrenkamp, six year old son of Mr and Mrs Victor Fehrenkamp, celebrated his birthday Saturday afternoon with thirty friends. They played games and enjoyed cakes sandwiches and soda water.
Mr C A Lehne of Wartburg Theological Seminary Dubuque Iowa preached last Sunday at Zions Lutheran Church delivering two splendid sermons. He will finish his theological course next spring and the Moulton Lutheran church members wish him God's blessing.
The Moulton Lutheran Sunday School and Moulton and Boursville Ladies Aid Societies held their annual picnic at Hermann Park on Thursday afternoon with a large crowd. Games and foot races amused all ages while Rev. Falkenberg gave a brief address. Refreshments were served and Rud Jaeggli & Bro. donated 20 ice cold watermelons the Sunday School thanks them.
Moulton's second team won a doubleheader defeating Boursville 5 to 4 and Henkhaus 6 to 0 on Monday. The same nine beat the Hallettsville Independents 5 to 4 on Sunday.
Col George M. Bailey, editor of the Houston Post-Dispatch and a leading newspaper man, died Monday night at age 61. His body was taken to Dallas for interment. he is survived by his widow and two children.
A dance at the Adtal Schacherl home honored Johnnie Schacherl's birthday with good attendance and refreshments. Local church meetings were held at Claiss School with Rev. M. H. Wood of Luling. Visitors Otho Leazar Cuero dropped by, while Mrs. Joe Coufal and Mrs. Becky Cole report injuries and visits among residents.
E. J. Freye sold his beautiful home in the southeastern city district to C. Windel for 7000 dollars. Windel and wife occupy the house now. Freye and family moved into the large two story Windel home on the same street.
Mrs. Fred W. Krause will host the Moulton Cemetery Aid Society on Wednesday July 13.
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