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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1932
Page
1
Mr and Mrs Edwin Grunwald have returned to Memphis Tennessee after visiting home folks here Mrs George Mehner and children accompanied them back
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Knesek and their son Johnnie spent the weekend in Corpus Christi visiting relatives and friends. They attended the Reindl Koenig wedding where Miss Koenig is a cousin to Mrs. Knesek.
An advertisement urges readers to obtain their own telephone from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, noting emergencies and satisfaction from a single call. It emphasizes low daily cost and avoiding trips to neighbors or the corner store.
A fierce wind and rain storm struck Moulton early Friday, a twister ripping the 140 by 60 foot hull house of Moulton Oil & Gin Company and damaging nearby structures. The Kolar home roof and wall were torn by flying timber, William Henrich’s pump house vanished, and widespread damage to barns, trees, and glass followed. Damages to the hull house are estimated in the thousands. no injuries reported.
The State College Quartet of San Marcos will give a program of sacred music at the Moulton High School auditorium Sunday afternoon at 4 30 o clock. The quartet is Ezell Murdock tenor Robert Stroble lead Willie Doyle bari tone Aubry Mays bass. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Horace Chilton aged 79 and a former United States senator died in Dallas on Sunday. The longtime public servant had represented the state in Congress and was active in Texas politics for decades.
The fourth annual Victoria short course and encampment will be held at Rio Vista Park June 22 23 and 24. Prominent speakers are on the program each day.
The national Republican convention convened in Chicago on Tuesday. About 200 radio stations maintained coverage, keeping listeners informed of the convention's activities.
The Akron airliner completed a segment across South Texas from Lakehurst toward California and then crossed North Texas Sunday on the way to its home port, marking another leg of its ambitious flight.
Ernest C. Cox known as Ozro seeks the congressman at large seat No 1 in the upcoming Democratic primary. He has served in the state legislature and as state commander of the American Legion and is regarded as a leading younger figure in the state.
The Hermann Park Verein elected officers for the ensuing year at its annual meeting last Thursday night. Joseph A. Dietschke was named president with Charles Flessner as vice president and G. J. Bohnenkamp as secretary. Charles Lueke became treasurer and A. J. Elster, Ed Anderle, Albert Schoenfeld, Emil Aschenbeck, and Henry Fisbeck were named to the board of directors.
Mr and Mrs Emil Papacek left Wednesday for Nixon. Mr and Mrs F W Wilks visited in San Antonio last week. Johnnie Meyer and son Lester of Galveston visited Moulton relatives Sunday. William Hillmer returned from a visit. Alice and others note Corine Anders with family in San Antonio Wednesday. Grace Preston of Houston visited her father R Preston. Mrs Fred Wilks of San Antonio visited at the Wilks home. Dr P O Puck and children Paula Armin and Consuello of San Antonio visited in Moulton Sunday. George Hamon of Flatonia was in Moulton Monday on business and social calls.
John G. Konvicka of Halletts ville enrolled on The Eagle's list of regular readers. Lillian Loretta Darilek and Ada Koenig spend the week in Schulenburg with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Darilek. Miss Bessie Biehunko returned to San Antonio after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Biehunke, Mr. Otto Janszen and family of Flatonia and Jennie Mae and Ora Willis Janszen of Moulton in San Antonio Sunday.
Editorial notes that tax cuts and government efficiency can revive prosperity. It argues high taxes hinder industry and investment, cites examples from England and other nations, and lists local political activity and community updates in Lavaca County including candidates for tax assessor and tax collector, a surgical patient recovery, and hires at Shiner school.
Mrs John Strieder of Galveston visited the office to have subscription figures for her son Hugo advanced while she was shopping in the city last week.
The annual birthday of Mrs. J. C. Johnson near Old Moulton was celebrated at home on June 12. Guests enjoyed a picnic style meal under trees, with mutton barbecue and many dishes, followed by games, music, and bridge. A large gathering including family and friends expressed wishes for many more birthdays.
Mrs. K A Jaeggli hosted the 42 Club with four tables of members and guests after noon last Thursday. Eight games yielded awards of Seventeen dusting powder for Mrs Ed Biehunke and a green neck lace and bracelet for Miss Dorothy Hoppe. dusting powder also went to Mrs Sam Jaeggli.
Mrs E Westerhoff spends several weeks in Lolita visiting her brother Ad Baur and family.
Mrs Alf C Rehmet and children of San Antonio and Mrs T T Walker of San Saba visited their parents Mr and Mrs Ed O Arnim last week in town.
In Austin the state Democratic Executive Committee voted to refer the repeal question to primary participants. It was decided to place repeal ballots separately from state office candidate ballots for the ensuing primary.
The Moulton Lutheran Ladies Aid Society held its regular meeting at Luther Hall on Thursday afternoon June 2. The next meeting is planned for Thursday July 7. Committees for the month include Sick Mrs Charles Klobodania and Mrs Leo Jaroszewski. Membership Mrs Louis Pietsch and Miss Leona Janszen. Flower Mrs Leander Mueller and Miss Friedalin Mueller. Serving Mrs Chas Koester Mrs August Lockstedt and Mrs George Mueller. Mrs Virgil Calcote is a new member.
The Texas Centennial Committee urges Fourth of July events in Texas to feature a talk on “The Patriotism That Made Texas” and to highlight the 1836 centennial. Voters are urged to support the Centennial Amendment in the November general election.
Frank Reindl and Miss Rose Koenig married at the Catholic church in Corpus Christi on Saturday morning June 11. The groom is son of Wenzel Reindl of Moulto. the bride is daughter of Paul and Mrs Koenig of Austin. The couple will reside in Corpus Christi.
Moulton was well represented at the Yoakum Tom-Tom celebration with a large attendance reported over Friday and Saturday. The event yielded a wonderful time for all who traveled to the annual gathering.
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