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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1931
Page
1
Lavaca County issues transfer deadlines and guidelines for pupil movement between districts. It explains that transfers must be filed by August 1 and outlines who qualifies for free high school tuition per a Supreme Court decision, including census enumeration requirements and age limits. Frank Schoppe, Co. Supt.
Austin Texas July 20 Governor Sterling said there is little chance of a second extraordinary session to deal with oil legislation. He noted 80 days are needed and 60 more would not suffice. He added the redistricting topic is not advancing and will testify to the investigation steering committee if needed.
The Moulton Luther League presents a three act play titled The Path Across The Hills at the school auditorium on Thursday night July 23 starting at 8 15. Directed by Mrs Anderson the event will feature performances by the Moulton Juvenile Orchestra with several selections.
Resolutions from Moulton Lodge No. 298 A F and A M mourn the death of Emil Buescher raised September 20 1894. The lodge expresses sympathy to his widow and children and votes mourning attire for thirty days. Copies go to the family and The Moulton Eagle for publication. Fraternally submitted by Fehrenkamp Mang and Mueller.
Austin officials report the State automatic tax board met and adjourned pending calls to set the state property tax rate. Governor Sterling opposes any rise while the panel grapples with oil gross production tax revenue and a roughly 100 million dollar drop in assessed property values from last year.
An afternoon at Mrs Emil Papacek’s home featured six tables of Forty Two with bright summer flowers enhancing the rooms. Mrs Oscar Darilek won high score a vase. Mrs Otho Casey second high a lemon dish and fork. guest prize went to Mrs William Eilers. booby prize to Mrs Henry Koester Jr. A refreshments tray of cake sandwiches and ice tea accompanied the event.
Mrs. F. Wilks and Miss Alma Mang plan a new millinery store in the Rehmet and Anders building formerly occupied by the Misses Loeke. Mr. and Mrs. F. Wilks were in San Antonio last week buying stock for the opening. Miss Alma Mang is in San Antonio this week purchasing stock.
George von Lienen has returned from Seadrift where he completed a business trip and plans to resume duties.
Henry Balhorn Sr and Henry Balhorn Jr visited Round Rock last week drawing attention from local residents and noting family ties in the area.
Hal Brennan of Laredo state commander of the American Legion canceled his speaking date here last Sunday because of unfavorable weather and bad roads. Two inches of rain fell in the past week, with dry weather needed for cotton.
Mr and Mrs Henry Wachten dorf with William and Miss Matilde and Norma Wachtendorf spent Tuesday in San Antonio for a brief outing and social visit.
Mr and Mrs William Woebler Jr of Moulton and Miss Pearl Munke of Schulenburg visited San Antonio and Floresville near the end of last week as part of their Texas itinerary.
Thomas Barta 39 died in a Victoria hospital July 15 from injuries after diving into a creek near Ganado Wednesday morning He was buried in the Catholic cemetery at Praha Friday afternoon He is survived by his widow five children his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Barta of Flatonia four sisters and four brothers
Mrs Rosa Russek widow of Ignaz Russek former Schulenburg banker and mother of State Senator Gus Russek died Tuesday afternoon July 14 while being rushed by ambulance to a San Antonio hospital after acute indigestion Burial was held Friday in the Russek cemetery Schulenburg She is survived by three sons Gus Ernest and Henry Russek three daughters Mrs Fred Bittner Mrs Monroe Garrett and Mrs Issy Schwartz seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Emil Filipp spends several days in Waco this week. Miss Edna Reisehl returns from a California visit. Mr and Mrs Elo Fehrenkamp vacationing at Fort Stockton after leaving last Friday.
Mr and Mrs J H Richey and their daughter Mildred of Alvin visited relatives in Moulton Friday and Saturday.
C G Schietinger of Weimar, operator of the sanitary hatcheries, was in Moulton Tuesday tending to business interests in the area.
Mrs William Legemann and her children of Rosenberg visited her parents last week.
Rev and Mrs A H Falkenberg of Moulton and Mr and Mrs W F Boemer of Berclair returned Tuesday from a tour of West Texas reporting they had a good time and enjoyed several stops along the trip.
Austin Texas July 22 Texas could need about 47 000 bales of cotton for sacking feed and fertilizer by adopting cotton bags says Lowe Simons executive secretary of the Texas division association for the increased use of cotton. He notes cotton bags could replace burlap and jute and as cloth have further uses boosting southern prosperity.
The largest parcel post chick delivery to date reaches Muldoon as Mrs. John A. Kerr receives 1000 Rhode Island Reds from a Waxahachie hatchery. Kerr is a leading poultry dealer in the area amid growing chick sales and rising fryers demand, while egg shipments dip due to low prices.
Senate votes 18 to 11 to petition the governor to submit the auto drivers' license bill. Senator George Purl introduced the petition for Dallas Representative Jack Keller, arguing life conservation equals oil conserved. The house killed the bill in the regular session.
Caldwell County commissioners order a 10 percent real estate assessment reduction. County Judge M. O. Flowers says planned roads will be built with no extra funds and no tax increase. Caldwell Lockhart Texas July 21.
The railroad station at Dilworth on the Lockhart-Yoakum branch of the Southern Pacific in Gonzales County will close on July 25. DepotMaster Laker, longtime Sap system employee, will retire after decades of service.
The thirty third Staatsverband convention will be held in Haltlettsville Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday July 28 29 and 30. Delegates from all parts of Texas will attend.
Fritz Eilert of Louisiana is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Eilert, during a short stay with family.
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