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Newspaper

Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1932

Page

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Fire Department Sets Agenda and Reports at August Meeting

The Moulton Fire Department held its monthly meeting with President F. T. Fehrenkamp presiding. Delegates to the Austin convention, Alfons Giesbers and others, reported on activities and experiences. A by law amendment to fix benefit percentages was proposed for next meeting. A drain committee, a fund-raising plan, and five member committee to tackle water mains were named. Insurance key rate was reduced to favor the department, and members were urged to attend.

Moulton Fire Department F. T. Fehrenkamp W. H. Pundt Henry Fehrenkamp Austin Alfons Giesbers Temple Fire Department Clarence Knape Steve Capak Johnnie Mueller O.F. Knape Arnold Freytag Oscar A. Darilek Victor O. Fehrenkamp Vladik Boehm Moulton Farmers Merchants State Bank

Mrs Bates Dies at 62 Sister of Papacek

Mrs. H. W. Bates, age 62, sister of Mrs. R. B. Papacek of Moulton, died Saturday in a Cuero hospital and was buried in Bay City Monday. A fuller obituary is expected to follow later.

H. W. Bates R. B. Papacek Moulton Cuero Hospital Bay City

Primary Election Details With Nine Governor Candidates

The Eagle reports Primary Day on Saturday July 23 with William Hillmer as presiding officer. Voting occurs in the former Farmers & Merchants State Bank building. Nine governor candidates and 38 congressman at large candidates compete across three places. One choice per division. prohibition proposition on separate ballot.

William Hillmer The Eagle Farmers & Merchants State Bank

Dari lek Couple Visit Schulenburg Folks Sunday

Mr and Mrs William E Dari lek of Schulenburg visited home folks here Sunday sharing news and greetings with relatives during a cordial weekend visit.

William E. Darilek of Schulenburg

Ed Kolar Family Visited Yoakum This Sunday

Mr. Ed Kolar and family spent Sunday in Yoakum visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Etlinger.

Ed. Kolar Yoakum Henry Etlinger

Mrs Holmes Returns Home After Visit With Father

Mrs. D C Holmes returns to her Alice home after several weeks with her father R Preston.

D. C. Holmes Alice R. Preston

Fehrenkamp Giesbers Visit Reported in Shiner

Mr and Mrs F T Fehrenkamp and Mrs C P Giesbers visited in the B Fehrenkamp home in Shiner last Tuesday.

F. T. Fehrenkamp C P. Giesbers B. Fehrenkamp Shiner

Rehmets Visit in Moulton Highlight Houston Couple

Mr and Mrs Victor Rehmet of Houston spent Saturday and Sunday in Moulton visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Lucas Rehmet.

Victor Rehmet Houston Moulton Mrs Lucas Rehmet

Geier Merrem Post No 392 Elects Officers

Geier Merrem Post No. 392 American Legion of Moulton has elected officers for the ensuing year. Victor O. Fehrenkamp is commander Edmund Woehler and Willie Heersen are vice commanders Frank J Wagner Jr adjutant and finance officer Adolph Haas chaplain John V Havlik historian Louis J Schacherl sergeant at arms William Miculka service guardianship and liaison officer.

Geier - Merrem American Legion Moulton Victor O. Fehrenkamp Edmund Woehler Willie Heerssen Frank J Wagner, Jr Adolph Haas John V. Havlik Louis J. Schacherl Wm. Miculka

Mansfield in Moulton Boosts Re-election hopes

Congressman J. J. Mansfield of Columbus and his son Bruce Mansfield of New York visited Moulton last Thursday chatting with friends. He returned from Washington recently and has toured district areas since. Mansfield is in good health and remains a strong candidate for re-election.

J. J. Mansfield Columbus Bruce Mansfield New York Moulton Mansfield Washington

Ad.Ermis and Family Visit Danbury Galveston Port Lavaca

Mr. Ad.Ermis and his family traveled through Danbury Galveston and Port Lavaca this week visiting multiple coastal communities. The brief indicates sightseeing and local engagement during the trip.

Mr. Ad.Ermis Danbury Galveston Port Lavaca

Shiner residents visit The Eagle office

W L Goudelock and O W Davis of Shiner called at The Eagle office Tuesday afternoon for a pleasant visit.

Local Guests Visit Ed. O. Arnim Home

T. T. Walker Miss Lucy Walker Mrs. John Patterson and daughter Miss Mary Madge of San Saba are guests in the Ed. O. Arnim home.

T. T. Walker Lucy Walker John Patterson Mary Madge San Saba Ed. O. Arnim Home

Jezek Family Visiting West Texas Friends and Relatives

Mr and Mrs Frank J Jezek and their daughter Bernice Lillian of West Texas are spending several days visiting friends and relatives in town.

Frank J. Jezek Bernice Lillian West, Texas

Local trip ends for Mrs Novak and Miss Raindl in Moulton

Mrs Anna Novak and Miss Annie Raindl return to Moulton after a week away. Mrs Novak spent time at Tohoka and Miss Raindl stayed at her parents’ home during the vacation period.

Anna Novak Miss Annie Raindl Moulton Mrs. Novak Tohoka Miss Annie

State Waives County Aid For Roads

Texas counties are no longer required to contribute to state highway construction costs. The highway commission announced it has adopted a policy ending local or county aid for new highway work due to financial and economic conditions.

Austin Texas Highway Commission

Fehrenkamp Family Hosts 75th Birthday Celebration

Mr and Mrs F T Fehrenkamp marked his 75th birthday with a Thursday July 7 chicken barbecue at their home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Bargman and daughter of Gonzales Mrs C P Giesbers Alfons Giesbers and family and Miss Mercedes Giesbers of Temple. The Eagle wishes him many happy returns.

F. T. Fehrenkamp Fehrenkamp George Bargman Gonzales C. P. Giesbers Alfons Giesbers Mercedes Giesbers Temple

Dickson School Picnic Draws Wide Attendance

John Culak of the Dickson school community reported that last Sunday’s school picnic was largely attended and enjoyable. Several candidates spoke in the afternoon and a dance followed at night in Dickson.

John Culak Dickson

Mrs Hermann Thar and Harold Vogt Return From Texas Trip

Mrs Hermann Thar and Harold Vogt have returned from a visit spanning Yoakum Cuero Victoria Edna Ganado El Campo Wharton Rosenberg and Columbus.

Hermann Thar Harold Vogt Yoakum Cuero Victoria Edna Ganado el Campo Wharton, Rosenberg Columbus

Mrs Gummelt Reunited After Austin Treatment Visit

Mr. Gus Gummelt and his daughter Edna Ellerine and Miss Helen Kaase traveled to Austin last week to bring back Mrs. Gummelt who had been receiving treatment there.

Gus Gummelt Edna Ellerine Helen Kaase Austin Gummelt

Galveston Ben Wegner Family Hosted By Lueke Couple

Mr. Ben Wegner and family of Galveston were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lueke here Monday. Also visiting were Mrs. Roosevelt Etlinger of Yoakum and Mrs. Emma Juengermann of Shiner.

Ben Wegner Galveston Roosevelt Etlinger Yoakum Emma Juengermann Shiner Charles Lueke

Ladies Boehm Riske Begin Southern Trip

Misses Helen and Marguerite Boehm and Vivian Riske departed Sunday for Shreveport Dallas Fort Worth and Mineral Wells for an extended trip.

Helen Marguerite Boehm Vivian Riske Shreveport Dallas, Fort Worth Mineral Wells

Fehreo Kamp Bie hunke Family Trip Up North

Mr and Mrs Elo C Fehreo kamp and Mr and Mrs Ed Bie hunke and their son spent the first part of last week in Corpus Christi.

Elo C. Fehreokamp Ed Biehunke and Son Corpus Christi

Transfers Should Be Made This Month

Parents may transfer scholastic age children between districts before August 1. Rural district students who completed their courses should arrange to attend school in Moulton to finish the high school program. Discuss this matter with local school authorities.

Moulton

Moulton Beats Eagle Lake in Ten Inning Baseball Clash

In a Sunday afternoon game on Eagle Lake’s diamond Moulton defeated Eagle Lake 9 to 8 after ten innings. With two outs in the 10th Giesbers belted a homer to score the winning run. Batteries: Moulton Tu rek Fischner Tolbert Blair Crim Columbus and Moulton will meet at Sulphur Park next Sunday.

Moulton Eagle Lake Giesbers Turek Fischner Tolbert Blair Crim Columbus Sulphur Park

George Edward Meitzen Born to Hallettsville Pair

Mr and Mrs R W Meitzen of Hallettsville announce the birth of their son George Edward on Tuesday July 5. The mother is formerly Miss Anita von Lienen daughter of Mr and Mrs George von Lienen of the city. The Eagle extends congratulations.

R. W. Meitzen Hallettsville George Edward

Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Moulton Statement

The Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Moulton appears in this issue of The Moulton Eagle with a formal statement declaring the bank in good financial condition. The document confirms readiness and stability of assets and liabilities.

Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Moulton Moulton Eagle

Two New York and Flatonia Ladies Visit Grandfather

Miss Dorothy Haltom of New York and Miss Josephine Krause of Flatonia visited their grandfather Mr. Henry Krause here last week.

Dorothy Haltom New York Josephine Krause Flatonia Henry Krause

Visitors from Shiner Yoakum and Houston Gather at John Mladenka Home

Mr. Fred C. Krause and family of Shiner Mr. Ed Shandera and family of Yoakum and Mr. Charles Mladenka and family of Houston visited in the John Mladenka home Sunday.

Fred C. Krause Shiner Ed. Shandera Yoakum Charles Mladenka Houston John Mladenka

Farmers Mass Meeting Planned at City Auditorium Shiner

A farmers mass meeting is set for Wednesday July 20 at 2 30 PM in the City Auditorium Shiner. R J Bob Murry of the Texas Cotton Co operative Association will give the main address.

Shiner R. J Bob’ Murry Texas Cotton Co-operative Association

Women Wets Endorse Roosevelt for President

New York July 7 an organization of more than 1 000 000 women from both parties united to oppose the 18th Amendment and back Franklin D Roosevelt for president announced by Mrs Charles H Sabin national chairman after a seven hour executive meeting The group urges members to back the party that favors repeal of the 18th Amendment and Roosevelt as its nominee

New York Franklin D. Roosevelt Charles H. Sabin Women’s Organization For National Prohibition Reform Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Trip Out West Details From Runge Party

A party including Mr and Mrs Frank Raindl of Shiner Mr Ad Novak and son William of Runge and Mrs Anna Novak of Moulton left Runge on Wednesday for Lamesa. They visited Tahoka Wilso Lubbock Slaton and San Angelo. They faced sand and rain storms and high water delays. Crops suffered hail and rain damage in some areas though other sections reported good yields.

Frank Raindl Shiner Ad. Novak William Runge Anna Novak Moulton Lamesa Tahoka Wilso Lubbock Slaton San Angelo

Birthday party honors Mrs Ed Kolar

Mrs Ed Kolar entertained a birthday party Tuesday afternoon with relatives and friends. Dainty refreshments were served. Guests from out of town included Mr and Mrs Henry Etlinger, Mr Edmund Etlinger and family, Mrs B H Cordes of Yoakum, and Miss Adela Cordes of Taylor.

Ed. Kolar Henry Etlinger Edmund Etlinger B. H. Cordes Yoakum Adela Cordes l Taylor

Also Mentioned on This Page

United States Fire Department Mrs. Bates Geier-Merrem Post F. C. Kaase Miss Helen Emil Aschenbeck G. J. Bohnenkamp A. J. Elster Alb, Schoenfeld State Dickson School Merchants State Bank Moulton, Texas the Community Bank John N. Garner Baseball Roosevelt
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