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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1923
Page
1
In Lavaca County the Commissioners' Court ordered six inspectors at 100 dollars monthly after August 1, releasing three inspectors. Property owners released can use county dipping vats at their own dipping costs. The court also approved buying 10,000 dollars in county bridge bonds for 9,500 dollars for the permanent school fund, yielding 500 dollars profit.
The Eagle announces the dedication of Luther Hall to begin Tuesday July 24 at 8 p.m. A program is planned and ice cream will be served. The Molton Lutheran Frauen Verein meets at Luther Hall on Thursday July 26, not July 19 with Mrs Bohnenkaump.
Rev. A F Beddoe of Devine conducts a tent meeting at Old Moulton starting Sunday night and continuing through the week. Everyone is invited to attend.
A quiet wedding was held in Moulton on July 4 as Henry Janssen and Elsie Willberg married at the bride’s home with Rev. E Hannemann officiating. Adele Jaroszewski was bridesmaid and Will Find eisen best man. The couple plans to reside on the Janssen farm. May their future be blessed.
Bible Study Class meets with Mrs Ed Studeman Monday afternoon at 3 oclock. Devotional selected and Hebrews lessons ones through five. Leader Mrs F C Wilks invites participation.
Examinations for all certificate grades were conducted Friday and Saturday under H. K. Williams and A. J. Elster. The list shows dozens of local and nearby students from Hallettsville Shiner Schulenburg and Moulton, including Sisters of the order and lay students, with next special exams set for August 17 and 18 as the final old law opportunity.
Miss Helen Ruhman and Mrs. William Hermes visit relatives in Shiner and Shiner area. Ed. Pietsch and family return from Fredericksburg trip. Biehunke family travels to Corpus Christi and other ports. Moulton School Board seats Joe C. Kopeckey after Mueller resigns. Local families depart for West Texas outing. Rowena trip yields mixed crop prospects due to insect pests.
No election can be held on July 28 to vote on the proposed constitutional amendment for state highways due to late publication of legal notices. The attorney general's opinion means Texas loses at least 32 million dollars in federal aid and amendments can only be submitted during regular legislative sessions, delaying action until January 1925. Acting Governor Davidson will be advised to recall the original proclamation.
John D. Rockefeller turned eighty four on Saturday. General Pershing plans July 28 and 29 Fort Sam Houston visit. A cotton crop report cites 11 412 000 bales. President Harding and party reach Alaska. Justice William R. Day dies at Mackinac Island. A coast guard cutter fires fifteen shots at a rum runner off New Jersey. the runner escapes. Austin officials find all post 1912 additions to state organic law null.
J R Matula builds a new two story home on West Second Street looming up in town. J Cimerhanzel family occupies Ed Boehm’s Sons cottage. Mr and Mrs John Meiners move into Elo Fehrenkamp home on West First Street. Luther Hall work rushes to completion at 28 by 44 feet. Vladik Boehm residence on Moore Avenue nearly ready for occupancy with telephone exchange to be located there.
Miss Grace Preston and Miss Kathleen Preston traveled to North Carolina for a brief family visit and sightseeing excursion.
Confederate veterans of Yoakum Texas gathered for a barbecue hosted by merchant W T Browning. Among attendees was Federal veteran Father McCarthy 87. General Paul B Malone praised heroes Lee Jackson and Grant as the old soldiers aged 75 to 84 mingled with the fourteen Confederates.
Frank Valchar died at his home near Novohrad Tuesday noon after a lingering illness. His funeral was held Wednesday at the Catholic cemetery in Moulton with Rev. Father Joseph Kopp officiating. He is survived by his wife and two sisters Mrs Jacob Tomasko of Moulton and Mrs Agnes Flury of San Antonio. The Eagle extends its sympathy.
Rain falls in showers damaging the cotton crop while crops and feedstuffs remain plentiful. Cattle are fat after dipping decline. Alfred Griffin visits the old home, reporting fine crops at Cranz. Mrs Roxie Franks and granddaughter stay at Rue Hall. she once lived in Old Moulton. Watermelon and tomato crops are abundant but peaches scarce. A Baptist meeting begins tonight in Old Moulton.
Mrs Parr a respected Lavaca county resident died at home in Ezzell Tuesday night July 3 after a years long illness. Interment followed in Salem cemetery July 4. She was born in Lavaca county 68 years ago and is survived by her husband and eight children, plus siblings and other relatives.
A school benefit dance held at Boursville school house on Wednesday July 4 drew a large crowd. Gross receipts totaled 85.66 dollars with 40.85 dollars remaining after expenses.
Mrs Gus Arnim and her son Lawrence of Sabinal visit Miss Annie KR at her home along with Arnim’s brother Richard.
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