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Newspaper

Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1928

Page

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Luther League Rally at Moulton Draws Big Attendance

The Luther League Rally at the Lutheran church in Moulton drew a large crowd despite rain the day before. Columbus and Moulton Leagues featured in program with Rev Flachmeier, Miss Gladys Papenberg, Leon Huebel, and H J Heye among speakers and performers. Afterward, attendees enjoyed ice cream and cake at Barrovenue shaded by trees.

Luther League Moulton Hallettsville LaGrange Columbus Rev Flachmeier Boursville Ladies’ Aid Societies Luther Hall Gladys Papenberg Leon Huebel H. J.heye Heye Luther Leagues Leaguers Barrovine Urea Here Columbus Leaguers Rev. Flachmeier Lillian Hoegemeyer Lova Schmidt Leon Huevel Herbert Lipperdt Genevieve Miller Mary Litzman Harold Cordes Forest Brooks Clarence Fowler Eddie Mattern Tom Foster Fannie Lester Minnie Mehrens Vera Mehrens Selma

Shower Honors Miss Rose Petrek At Jaeggli Home

On May 30 Mrs Edwin Jaeggli hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Rose Petrek on a lawn and porch setting. Married guests offered marriage advice followed by cake, punch and photographs. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Andrew Petrek Waelder and others from Yoakum LaGrange and Cistern. Evening gathering at Jaeggli home with Roy Kotzebue followed featuring punch and cake.

Edwin Jaeggli Rose Petrek Bernice Knape Virginia Bergfeld Winnie Knape Margaret Woodley Quebedeaux Natalie Oehl Roup Andrew Petrek Cistern Eddie Breitschopf Waelder R. Albrecht Yoakum Erwin Oehl Erwin Franke LaGrange Roy Kotzebue

Dickson School Benefit Barbecue and Bazaar Recap

Dickson locals held a Sunday school benefit featuring barbecue and a bazaar. Auctions raised brisk bids with O B Moeller buying a sheep for 12 dollars and Joe Dulak for 11.75. Other items sold well, with several bidders returning purchases for resale. A dance followed and total receipts reached 272 dollars.

Dickson O. B. Moeller Joe Dulak Joe Krejci

Buescher Marries Tansey In Smithville Home Ceremony

Mr Norman E. Buescher son of Emil and Mrs Buescher of Smithville wed Miss Mae Walker Tansey daughter of Marcus and Mrs Tansey of Smithville at the bride’s home on May 28 with Rev Claude V King officiating. The couple will reside in Smithville.

Norman E. Buescher Emil Buescher Smithville Mae Walker Tansey Marcus L.tansey Claude V. King

Oak Grove School Nears Completion With Two Classrooms

The new Oak Grove school building measures 34 by 60 feet and includes two classrooms and a study hall. John G. Mueller and his carpenters complete the work as patrons finish painting. Mrs. Smothers to teach next year and Mrs. Hamon secures eleventh term as principal at Evergreen school.

Oak Grove John G. Mueller Boursville School R. F. Smothers George Hamon Evergreen School Henkhaus

Mrs R B Papacek Travels Through San Antonio Kerrville Houston

Mrs R B Papacek spent last weekend traveling to San Antonio Kerrville and Houston for leisure. She visited local shops attended events and returned home with stories of the trip.

R. B. Papacek San Antonio Kerrville Houston

Graves and Puck Families Travel to San Antonio

W. E. Graves and Louise, along with Anna and Consuello Puck, were in San Antonio on Monday.

W. E. Graves Louise, Anna and Consuello Puck San Antonio

Pitts Family Visits William Hillmer Home in San Antonio

Mr. Harry T. Pitts and family of San Antonio were visitors at the William Hillmer home on Sunday.

Harry T. Pitts San Antonio William Hillmer

Striebeck Returns From Temple Health Benefit

H. J. Striebeck came back Saturday from Temple where he had been seeking improvements to his health.

H. J. Striebeck Temple

Ramsow and wife visit Kotzebue matriarch this Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Irving Ramsow of Mathis spent Sunday visiting Mrs. Erna Kotzebue, the mother of Ramsow's wife, indicating a family gathering in the region.

Otto Mueller Visited Parents in Moulton Over Weekend

Otto Mueller of Houston spent Sunday and Monday in Moulton visiting his parents Mr and Mrs H F Mueller.

Otto Mueller Houston Moulton Mrs H. F. Mueller

Haltom Family Visits Moulton During Houston Trip

Mr. Guy T. Haltom and his family from Houston visited Moulton on Sunday to see Mr. Henry Krause, father of Mrs. Haltom, during their stay.

Guy T. Haltom Houston Moulton Sunday Henry Krause

Visitors from Weimar at Elo Fehrenkamp Home

Mr E R Hluhanek and family and Mr and Mrs Ad Kristek of Weimar were visitors at Elo Fehrenkamp home Sunday.

E. R. Hluhanek Ad. Kristek Weimar Elo Fehrenkamp

Local visitors from Brenham and Yoakum call on city

Misses Lillian Jaeggli Theodora Jaeggli and Kathleen Preston and Mrs J D Gray of Yoakum visited Brenham last Thursday, spending time with local residents in a social excursion.

Lillian Theodora Jaeggli Kathleen Preston This City

Miss Helen Boehm and Miss Doris Cooper Return from Denton

Miss Helen Boehm and Miss Doris Cooper returned Saturday from Denton where they attended the College of Industrial Arts.

Helen Boehm Doris Cooper Denton The College of Industrial Arts

Miss Emily Darilek Visits Parents During Weekend

Miss Emily Darilek, a college student in San Marcos, spent last weekend at home with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Emil Darilek.

Emily Darilek San Marcos Emil Darilek

Mrs Fehrenkamp and others visit in Gonzales Tuesday

Mrs. F. T. Fehrenkamp and Dorothy Louise with Mrs. R. Valenta and Virginia and Mrs. Fred F. Fehrenkamp and Junior visited in Gonzales Tuesday.

F. T. Fehrenkamp Dorothy Louise R. Valenta Virginia Fred F. Fehrenkamp Junior Gonzales

Frey Family Relocates to Cuero for Koehler Dry Goods Post

Mr. E. J. Frey and family move to Cuero where he will reside and work after accepting a position with Koehler Dry Goods Company.

E. J. Frey Cuero Mr. Frey The Koehler Dry Goods Company

Miss Anita Richter to Teach in Moulton Next Year

Miss Anita Richter returns from Gulf where she taught during the past session. She will teach in Moulton next year.

Anita Richter Gulf Miss Richter Moulton

Meiners Brothers Visit San Antonio Family

Herbert and Edgar Meiners of San Antonio spent several days last week visiting the family of their brother Milton Meiners. Herbert is attending the summer session of college in San Marcos.

Herbert Edgar Meiners San Antonio Milton Meiners San Marcos

Elster seeks Democratic nomination for county commissioner

Elster of near Moulton announces candidacy for Democratic nomination for county commissioner of Precincts 2 and 6. A 46 year old educator, he holds a teacher’s certificate and business diploma and speaks English German and Bohemian. He vows to improve roads and bridges and maximize precincts’ dollars if elected, asking voters to support him in the July 28 primary.

A. J. Elster Moulton Elster

From Father Kopp Letter From Rome May 7

The Eagle editor transcribes a message from Father Joseph Kopp in Rome dated May 7. He sends greetings and notes many American tourists in Rome. He observes travel brings fatigue but Rome's incomparable sights compensate.

The Eagle Joseph Kopp Rome America

Kotzebue Petrek wed in Moulton ceremony

Roy Kotzebue and Rose Petrek, prominent Moulton youths, married at the Catholic parsonage on Sunday morning. Rev. Kostorz officiated. After breakfast with relatives, the couple left for Houston and Galveston. Roy, son of Mrs. Erna Kotzebue, is a Moulton High School and Galveston School of Pharmacy alumnus who worked at A. F. Kotzebue Drug Co. Rose, daughter of Cistern, has lived in Moulton and worked with R. Jaeggli & Bro. The Eagle offers best wishes for a long life together.

Roy Kotzebue Rose Petrek Moulton Kostorz Flatonia Richard Boehm Houston Galveston Erna Kotzebue Moulton High School School of Pharmacy A. F. Kotzebue Drug Company Roy Andrew Petrek Cistern R. Jaeggli & Bro

Ellinger to Play Moulton Next Sunday in Baseball

Sunday results show Hallettsville 5 Schulenburg 2 and Flatonia 9 Ellinger 2. Columbus defeats LaGrange 8 to 1 while Weimar beats Moulton 12 to 5. Mr Emil Darilek and family spent Sunday in San Marcos.

Ellinger Moulton Hallettsville Schulenburg Flatonia Columbus LaGrange Weimar Emil Darilek San Marcos Firemen Schulenburg Columbus

Colquitt Withdraws From U S Senate Race

Former Governor O. B. Colquitt of Dallas announced his withdrawal from the Democratic nomination battle for the United States Senate. The remaining candidates listed include Tom Connally Marlin W A Rowe Thomas L Blanton Earle B Mayfield Minnie Fisher Cunningham Alvin Owsley and Jeff McLemore.

O. B. Colquitt Dallas United States Tom Connally Marlin W. A. Rowe Houston Thomas L. Blanton Abilene Earle B. Mayfield Austin Minnie Fisher Cunningham New Waverly Alvin Owsley Denton Jeff McLemore Hebbronville

Birth Announcements From Komensky to Bakersfield

A daughter named Virginia Mae was born June 4 to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wagner of Bakersfield California. Earlier, a daughter arrived May 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Rud Huff of Moulton. Another daughter was born May 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Ad Mig of Komensky.

Ad. Mig Komensky Rud. Huff Moulton Virginia Mae Joe Wagner Bakersfield California

Local travelers tour nutrient crops across multiple Texas towns

A. J. Elster and Mr and Mrs Carl P Guthier and Mrs Ludwig F Heinrich mixed business with pleasure on a trip last Thursday and Friday visiting Rosenberg Damon East Columbia Angleton Alvin and Houston. They reported seeing very fine crops along the route.

A. J. Elster Carl P. Guthier Ludwig F. Heinrich Rosenberg Damon East Columbia Angleton Alvin Houston

Cattle Dipping Ends in La Vaca County Expansion to Yoakam

The program ends in La Vaca County with Shiner and Moulton added to Yoakam territory. Inspector Lucy Hagan of Yoakam will inspect and handle cattle movements in Moulton every Monday and Thursday mornings from Meyer's Meat Market.

Lavaca Shiner Moulton Yoakam Lucy Hagan

Rothbauer and Mueller Bride Wed in Moulton

Mr Stanish Rothbauer and Miss Hilda Mueller were married Tuesday at 6 in the Lutheran church parsonage with Rev A ui Falkenberg officiating. Only close relatives attended followed by supper. The couple left Wednesday for California and other points.

Stanish Rothbauer Hilda A. Ui. Falkenberg Luthera Church F. Rothbauer Moulton John Mueller Luther League California

Birthday Party Honors Novohrad School Principal

Prof and Mrs Frank Krhovjak of Novohrad hosted a birthday party at their home on Thursday May 30 for Mrs Krhovjak and school patrons. Refreshments were served and enjoyed by all. Krhovjak has served as principal of Novohrad school for several terms.

Frank Krhovjak Novobrad Krhovjak Pighet Rof Novohrad

Hermann Park Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

At the Moulton Hermann Park Verein annual meeting held last Sunday, officers for the ensuing year were elected. Joseph A. Dietschke is president with Charles Fiessner as vice president. Directors named include G. J. Bohnenkamp Herman Thar Emil Aschenbeck Albert Schoenfeld Willie Wieting Paul Dietschke and Emil Muehlstein.

Moulton Hermann Park Verein Joseph A. Dietschke Charles Fiessner G. J. Bohnenkamp Hermann Thar Emil Aschenbeck Albert Schoenfeld Willie Wieting Paul Dietschke Emil Muehlstein

Wardlaw to Speak in LaGrange on June 9

Fort Worth attorney Hon Louis J Wardlaw seeks the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and will address a LaGrange audience Saturday June 9. The program highlights Wardlaw's campaign visit and public remarks.

Louis J. Wardlaw Fort Worth LaGrange

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Dickson School Buescher-Tansey Inde State Bank OF Kopp Kotzebue Petrek Colquitt Rothbauer-Mueller Hermann Park Wardlaw Farmers & Merchants State Bank Adam Brown Hunter Community Bank
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