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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1928
Page
1
To the voters of County Commissioner's Press Nos. 2 and 6 voters urged to back A. J. Elster for county commissioner. The ad claims honesty courtesy impartiality progressiveness prompt service and full time dedication while promising economical spending of funds.
The Velehrad school celebrated its fourth anniversary last Sunday with State Senator Gus Russek of Schulenburg giving the main oration. Candidates Aug W Janszen and C L Stavinoha county judge James J Hollub and J F Bozka county clerk Gene Houchins and T A Jaresh sheriff A J Elster and John Mladenka county commissioner also spoke.
Primary Day will nominate democratic candidates from United States senator to constable. August W Janszen seeks county judge against C L Stavinoha. James J Hollub runs for county clerk against J F Bozka. Gene Houchins and T A Jaresh challenge Sheriff L A Greer. John Mladenka faces Otto Kubenka and A J Elster for county commissioner. Joe Kubenka Jr files for public weigher in Precinct 6 against Chas Welfl.
Mr and Mrs Tuberville of Oklahoma and Mrs Ray Humphreys of Shreveport Louisiana are visiting Mrs Josephine Balhorn.
Mrs Francisca Boehm died Sunday at her daughter Mrs Albert Schoenfeld's home near Boursville after six months illness. Funeral was held from the Schoenfeld home with burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. She was born in Czecho Slovakia on September 7, 1854 and came to Texas in 1892. She leaves five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The Eagle extends sympathy.
The Eagle notes several weeks ago urged an airport at Moulton and reports readers favor the project. Air transportation is expanding rapidly and the town risks isolation without air access, similar to lacking a highway link. Surrounding territory offers suitable sites for an airport.
Five families announce newborns. Roland John Arnold, a boy, born July 18 to Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Mc Connell. James Forrest, a boy, born July 17 to Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Gibson. Delta, a girl, born July 20 to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hohmann. Benita Julia, a girl, born July 4 to Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Filipp. A girl named unnamed born July 25 to Mr. and Mrs. William Logemann.
Miss Anita Grunewald hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering on July 18 for visitor Miss Vlasta Hruska of San Antonio. Guests enjoyed various games and refreshments including cake sandwiches and lemonade.
The Shiner Gazette notes the fair directors report income about 7300 dollars with expenses around 6850 dollars yielding a profit near 1500 dollars. The figures come from the Shiner Fair report summarized in the newspaper.
United States Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas the Democratic vice presidential nominee will speak in Dallas at a Labor Day celebration on September 3.
Hidalgo county in the Magic Valley has approved more road construction bonds than any Texas county, totaling 11.5 million dollars. The action reflects a sustained push for infrastructure funding across the region, with Hidalgo leading in bond totals among counties statewide.
Martha Boehm four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Boehm of Da Costa and niece of Mr and Mrs Richard Boehm of Moulton died at Victoria hospital July 9. Funeral conducted by Rev Robertson of the Episcopal church July 10 at Shillersville cemetery. Death attributed to ptomaine poisoning.
Shiner voters will decide on August 7 in Road District No 4 whether to issue 200000 dollars in bonds to fund construction of Shiner's segment of Highway 109. The measure aims to finance the roadway project and improve regional transportation.
Mrs. J. T. Jaeggli and Miss Pauline Janszen with Miss Janszen's Lutheran Sunday School class visited Hallettsville on Wednesday evening last week to swim at Moore's pool. All report a fine time.
Mrs. Joseph Laqua aged 59 fractured her right arm below the elbow last Monday afternoon when she fell while driving turkeys. Surgical aid was given promptly and the injured arm is mending nicely.
Mrs Oscar Anders hosted the Bridge Club Tuesday afternoon. Miss Lenora Janszen won high score and the prize. Mrs Otho Casey received the guest prize. Dainty refreshments were served.
The Moulton Farmer's Gin Company will install motors and switch to an electrically driven plant. Central Power and Light Company will supply the electricity for the upgrade.
Rudolph Klatt aged 75 longtime respected Fayette county citizen died Saturday in LaGrange and was buried there Sunday. He leaves a wife three daughters and two sons. Mr and Mrs Edwin Schodde traveled to Mountain View Oklahoma after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs W H Schodde.
Mr and Mrs Louis Meyer and daughters Gladys and Viola and son Wallace of Detroit visited Moulton Saturday as guests of O F Knape and family in a social stopover with local hospitality.
Mr. Otto Vogt and family, Mr. Leo Jaroszewski and family, Mr. Emil Schmidt and family, Mrs. Fred Pietsch and son Al ves spent Sunday at the Ad Baur home in Ganado.
Mr. and Mrs. Julius Maier and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Becker along with Miss Katie Stewart of San Antonio and Mrs. Johnnie Spacek of LaGrange were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Biehunke Sr. on Wednesday evening of last week.
The democratic primary election will be held in the Baur building on Main Street with polls open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. William Hillmer serves as presiding judge joined by Lee Bunting and Henry Butschek as judges. Clerks are F. W. Hans F. L. Fillipp John Keindel and William H. Pundt.
The Luther League regular meeting on July 5, 1928, elected Pauline Janszen president Margaret Giesbers vice president Gladys Janszen secretary Lydia Klobedans treasurer Mabel Knape organist Edith von Lienen press reporter. Next meeting set for August 1 1928. all members urged to attend.
The Breslau Gun Club held its annual king feast on Sunday with F. A. Rother of Hallettsville crowned king after shooting 36 rings. He chose his wife as queen. Addresses were given by Richard Waltersdorf C L Stavinoha Aug W Janszen J F Bozka James J Hollub and A J Elster.
The Moulton Lutheran Ladies Aid will serve lunch at the Central Power and Light Company office on Election Day.
A veteran candidate thanks Lavaca County voters for past support in the Democratic primary for County Clerk. Hollub cites WWII service related disability and vows to perform duties faithfully and impartially with education and experience.
Dentist Dr. Oscar A. Darilek has bought the Mrs. Darilek residence on Moore Avenue. Repairs are underway and the couple expects to move in about August 1.
The annual Farmers' Short Course will be conducted at the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas from July 30 to August 4, inclusive.
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