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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1938
Page
1
Mrs J T Jaeggli presents her piano students in recital at the New Theater on Tuesday July 12 at 8 P M. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs John C Mueller and son Elton of this place and Mrs Leon Helweg and son Daniel of Richmond returned Tuesday from a trip to Colorado and New Mexico Carlsbad cav ern was among points of interest visited.
The issue contains the official statement of the financial condition for Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Moulton. The document appears on page eight, detailing assets liabilities and capital.
Three 4-H Club boys Edgar Raab Clarence Raab and Edgar Heinrich left for College Station to attend the Farmers Short Course. The Moulton Business Men's League contributed 10 dollars to help defray the trip expenses.
Willie Mraz 17 son of Mr and Mrs W H Mraz of Houston drowned Sunday while wading in the Brazos river at Sandy Point near Houston Burial held in Woodlawn Garden of Memories Houston Tuesday afternoon Mr and Mrs Mraz formerly lived here The Eagle extends sympathy
Fred F. Fehrenkamp reported from Columbus that Judge J. J. Mansfield is feeling fine and in excellent spirits. Mansfield plans a forthcoming visit to Moulton.
F. C. Kaase and daughter Miss Helen Kaase and Miss Helen Urban attended a Kaase family reunion in LaGrange Sunday. Ninety eight persons were present. Delicious refreshments were served and all spent an enjoyable time.
In Lavaca County during June 576 persons received old age assistance, up four from May. June distributions totaled 7,686 dollars, compared with 7,073 dollars in May.
A monthly expense of ten thousand dollars is reported for operating the electric sign atop the New York Times building. The payment covers ongoing display costs, with billing noting consistency each month.
The Eagle announces Charlie Rether of Belmont as a Democratic candidate for Gonzales county assessor and collector of taxes subject to the primary. Rether, born and raised in Belmont, emphasizes his lifelong ties and qualification and asks voters for support.
A group signed endorsement lauding Charlie Rather candidate for tax assessor of Gonzales County. They describe him as honest fair efficient and fully qualified after knowing him for 10 to 30 years. Signers include Ed Jaks Anton Benes B Wied Emil Tiehavsky Anton Jaks Madden F Davis.
The Gonzales Pecan Company plans a new processing plant in Gonzales that should handle about 1,000,000 pounds of pecans annually. Robert E. Carter of Luling serves as president. Payroll is expected to be between 1500 and 2000 dollars per month.
Funeral services for Frank Ritz 64 who died in Los Angeles California were held here Interment was in the City Cemetery Reverend Guyon of Hallettsville officiating He is survived by two brothers Emil and John and three sisters Mrs Tom Mikeska Mrs R B Kroulik and Mrs Joe Kunetka of Benavides
State highway department awards a contract to build a 5.6 mile road from Cistern to the gravel highway No 95 at the Bastrop county line known as the Cistern Bastrop and Smithville road.
Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Stone of Houston and Mr. and Mrs. Julius Krejer of Moulton left Saturday for Alabama for a two week visit. They plan to spend time in Birmingham Mobile and Sweet Water.
Mr Frank A Cinadi and family spent Sunday and Monday visiting El Campo and Palacios.
Mr and Mrs Frank J Wagner and daughter Miss Ethel Josephine spent Sunday and Monday at Palacios.
The 1987 per capita expenditures for national defense show Great Britain at 21.80 dollars, France 20.05, Russia 18.30, Italy 12.50, Japan 9.60, and the United States 6.74 dollars.
Mr and Mrs F C Smith and daughter Miss Frankie visited in Rosebud and Bryan on Sunday. The trip highlighted family time in two Texas towns with local hospitality noted.
Mr. R. B. Papacek and his family are spending their vacation visiting Laredo Aransas Pass and other points.
Mr and Mrs J T Jaegegli returned Monday from Austin where they visited their children.
Mr and Mrs Reginald Smith of Houston spent the weekend in the home of Mr and Mrs F C Smith reflecting a friendly gathering among local families and kinships with shared surname connections.
Mr. Edwin Schodde and his family from Anthony Kansas are visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. William H. Schodde and other relatives this week.
County Agent G C King and J W Person of Hallettsville traveled to Moulton last Thursday afternoon on business connected with 4 H Clubs.
L A Meiners of San Antonio and former Moulton resident spent last Thursday visiting in the home of his son, Postmaster John M Meiners, in town.
Mr and Mrs Antone Johansen and Mrs Anna Thompson have returned to Houston after a pleasant visit here with relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Joe Ducho and Mr and Mrs Jordan Raab with Louis Fishbeck spent Sunday and Monday visiting in Corpus Christi and Victoria.
Mie Lorena Ruth Smith a teacher at Baldwin's Business College Bryan spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs F C Smith at their home in town.
Hallettsville hosts the Catholic State League of Texas convention on July 12 1814. A banquet for local secretaries and Life Insurance Union representatives will be held July 11 at the parish hall as a preliminary event.
A large crowd attended Moravia Sunday for the school picnic. After dinner candidates addressed the gathering and a dance followed with Henry Brosch and his orchestra providing the music.
Sam Jaeggli Jr Taylor Biehunke Gorden Wells Victor Fehreckamp Jr and Barney Wotpka spent several days fishing on the Guadalupe River near Hochheim as part of a recreational outing.
Mrs H M Landrum of Houston and Miss Mildred Knape of San Antonio returned home Monday afternoon after a several day visit under parental roof.
Mrs George von Lienen Mrs Herman Kempe Mrs Tom Beale and children Miss Hilda Wiedemann and Dickie Meitzen spent last week Wednesday at Rehburg with Rev C A Lehne’s family.
Mr and Mrs Otto Krause visited in the home of Ernest Merrem and family in Wharton on Monday. Merrem and family have moved to Wharton from Damon and are operating a filling station there.
John Mladenko reports from Cordelle in Jackson County that the new oil field now has three producers and one gasser. He says crop conditions are fine in the region.
Mr. Edwin J. Knesek and family visited relatives and friends in West Sunday and Monday. Miss Nola Mae remained there for a few days longer.
Mr and Mrs Otho W Casey traveled to Lemesa on Friday to meet their new granddaughter who has been living with Mr and Mrs R Hechols for several weeks. They expect to stay about a week.
A two day Oak Grove School Picnic featured dinner and lunch served by local ladies. County Judge Paul H. Fertsch presided as master of ceremonies and a long list of speakers included District Attorney Henry S. Paulus and Superintendent T. H. McDonald. An auction conducted by Elo C. Fehrenkamp followed the talks, Migl's Orchestra provided music, and receipts totaled $684.
Miss Alice Hrncir of LaGrange daughter of William Hrncir of Moulton and Buell Hensley employee of Messingill Drug Co of Waco were married at Sacred Heart Church LaGrange Saturday officiated by Rev S A Zientek. Newlyweds will reside at Waco. The Eage extends congratulations.
The Texas National Guard Company K 141st Infantry will establish a rifle range at Gonzales fair grounds for practice and record firing. Capt. Sam H. Burchard directed the completion of the range. Waelder and Luling guards may also use the facility for drills.
Attend Sunday school teachers convention at Victoria with Rev and Mrs E Jacobs and daughter Ruth Mr and Mrs G J Bohnenkamp Mr and Mrs Fred Pietsch and son Arlen Mrs R Jaeggli Mrs W K Richter Miss Helen Mueller Miss Ora Willis Janszen Miss Elnora Schmidt Leola Schmidt and William Schmidt present.
Lavaca County commissioners appoint Lewis Allen of Hallettsville as the agent to handle the right of way for Highway No. 200 between Hallettsville and Shiner.
Hugh Lee Glatzert, son of Mr and Mrs Hugo Glatzert, fractured his right arm above the wrist in a Friday fall from a tree. He is reported as doing nicely at this time.
Martin Chaloupka of near Moulton died at LaGrange hospital on June 30 at age 39 years 11 months and 26 days. Burial was in Praha Catholic Cemetery on July 1 with Rev. John Anders officiating. Pallbearers were Frank Okrouhlik Charles Hreek Jim Okrouhlik Ed Mika Louis Okrouhlik and Frank Pesek. He is survived by his father several sisters and brothers. The Eagle extends sympathy.
Agnes E. Kubena of Hallettsville has become the county’s only licensed woman funeral director after receiving approval from the Texas State Board of Embalming. She is married to local funeral director A. J. Kubena.
Migl's popular orchestra has been engaged to play for the dance at Herman Park in connection with the American Legion picnic on July 17. The Moulton American Legion Band will play during the afternoon.
Lavaca county records show eight marriage licenses issued in June, down from eleven in May. The data reflects a quieter month for local unions with no notable changes in issuing authority.
The Eagle editor acknowledges receipt of an invitation to join the Farmers Short Course at the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas from July 13 to 15. A press banquet is planned for the night of July 14.
County Commissioner Arnold Freytag says the Moulton-Komensky road has been surveyed for hard surfacing and construction is set to begin in August. The Eagle reports the plan aims to improve all weather access in the area.
The Christian Mothers' Society will hold a picnic and bazaar at the Parish Hall in Moulton on Sunday July 10. The public is invited to attend.
The San Antonio military posts Fort Sam Houston Kelly Field and Randolph Field received 1 714 000 dollars in Public Works Administration grants for construction work.
Leave for Iowa report states Reverend E Jacobs and family departed Wednesday to spend a month visiting relatives in Akron Sioux City Sioux Falls and other points.
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