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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1938
Page
1
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Lieutenant Governor Walter F. Woodul with Paul C. Yates of the El Campo Citizen visited The Eagle office on Saturday morning. They had attended the Tom-Tom at Yoakum and were bound for Hallettsville where Woodul spoke in support of his candidacy for attorney general Saturday afternoon.
Road construction on Highway No 95 from the county line to Flatonia has received a new topping. Grading and drainage work from Cistern to the Bastrop county line will begin shortly.
Mr and Mrs Pete Etlinger of Bellville are joyfully announcing the arrival of their son Peter Layne Etlinger on Monday June 18. The Eagle extends congratulations to the family.
Austin candidate E B Barnes campaigned in Moulton on Friday promoting his bid for state treasurer and also made a brief stop at The Eagle office. Barnes, a former newspaper man, emphasized his qualifications.
Miss Velma Brandes daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Brandes of Weimar and Perch G Garbade son of Mr and Mrs Q J Garbade of Shiner exchanged marriage vows on a Wednesday ceremony in Shiner Texas with the families listed.
Geir Merrem Post No. 392 American Legion held a special meeting to arrange the annual picnic at Herman Park on Sunday July 17. Chairmen appointed include Ad A Haas lunch Frank Meyer beer A J Mikulik soda water and ice cream Ed Woehler beano F J Wagner music and dance John Baros parking John V Havlik advertising.
Donald Bunting and Harvey Fehrenkamp left for Amarillo Sunday to represent the Moulton Fire Department at the Firemen's State convention. The convention convened Tuesday and continued through Thursday with a report planned for the department’s next meeting on Wednesday night, July 6.
Mr and Mrs Ed Kolar and son Edward James Mr and Mrs Herbert A Fiedler and daughter Lovelle attended the annual convention of the Automobile Dealers Association in Galveston last week.
A fine rain fell in the Moulton territory Thursday morning June 9, varying from 5 8 inch in town to 11 4 inches in rural districts. Crops are late but growing nicely. Farmers have about caught up with their work.
A civic notice urging voters to study candidate platforms and vote for the most capable people. Do not follow others in voting and rely on your own judgment. Encourage independent thinking and informed participation in the July 23 Democratic primary.
Home economist Ruth Van Maaten will conduct a free cooking school at the Central Power and Light Company office on Friday June 24 from 2 30 to 4 30 P M. Open to all residents seeking tips and recipes.
Franklin D. Roosevelt plans a forthcoming national tour with stops in multiple regions and a probable visit to Texas. The exact itinerary remains unannounced as the presidential party prepares for the itinerary.
Recapture of three Harlem Prison Farm fugitives and a girl companion occurred about 12 miles from Gonzales. The trio was seized Tuesday afternoon after two men had already been caught earlier. Prison officials returned them to Harlem Prison Farm.
D L Hudson announces his candidacy for Lavaca county clerk in the democratic primary on July 23 1938. He cites four years as assistant in cotton adjustment and prior service at Southern Pacific and AAA offices, pledging honest efficient service if elected.
Mrs Earl Needham moves Almedia Beauty Shoppe to the Boehm place on Kerr avenue. She invites customers to visit at the new location and look forward to serving them.
The Christian Mothers' Society of Moulton will hold its annual bazaar at the Parish Hall Sunday July 10 beginning at 1 30 in the afternoon. The public is invited to attend.
The Ladies’ Aid Society of Moulton will host a lawn tea at Luther Hall on Thursday evening June 28 starting at 7 o'clock. The public is invited to attend.
A number of relatives and friends gathered at the Joe Etlinger home Sunday night to help celebrate Mrs. Etlinger's birthday anniversary.
Eighteen members of the Moulton Boy Scout troop returned Sunday morning after a week on the Guadalupe river near Dreyer. The camp lay on the sandy riverbank under cottonwood trees as scouts cooked meals swam daily and fished. They thank visitors and all who supplied food and especially G W Mueller of Dreyer for courtesies extended.
Reports from Washington state indicate the house approved immediate subsidy payments totaling 113 million dollars. The funds will be paid to farmers cooperating in this year's cotton program administration.
Lavaca county has received its cotton acreage allotment for 1938. County Agent G C King says notices have been mailed to nearly all producers except a few farms that have been combined or subdivided. Interested parties must come to the office to break down the farm and fill new worksheets. Allotment will be divided by the 1938 cultivated land and producers will be notified in writing when to call in. The Lavaca county average allotment is 34 percent, about 1 percent above the estimate.
The Jaroszewski clan held a Sunday reunion at Municipal Park in Cuero with 60 attendees from Yoakum Beeville Austin Cuero Shiner San Antonio Wharton Grove Moulton and other towns. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wm Jaroszewski and children Mr and Mrs Otto Jaroszewski and others.
Fathers Day originated from a Spokane idea in 1909 proposed by Mrs. John Bruce Dodd. It gained presidential recognition with Coolidge backing in 1924 and is observed on Sunday June 19.
A Sunday school picnic at Henkhaus sponsored by Scharlottenburg School drew a crowd. Candidates spoke in the afternoon and a dance followed in the evening.
In a local Sunday soft ball game at our field Engle defeated Moulton 3 to 1. It was Moulton’s first game and spectators enjoyed the lively contest.
Mr. John Havlik and family journeyed through Palacios College Station Temple and Austin along with other Texas stops during a week long trip.
Mrs. Joe Bratrich and her daughter Joan Ruth have returned from a visit at Victoria Goliad and other local points.
City officials in Moulton met Monday night and established a tax rate of 60 cents on each $100 of assessed property value. The move sets the city's property tax level for the coming year.
Mr. F. W. Janssen and family of Victoria spent Sunday with Mrs. J. L. Janssen and Mr. and Mrs. William Brosch. Mr. John Knesek and family and Mrs. Charles Kocharek of Corpus Christi visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Knesek last week.
A large crowd attended the annual Tom Tom event in Yoakum on Friday and Saturday with an estimated 25 000 spectators for the opening day parade. Coronation of the queen kiddies parade dances band music ballgames rodeo and contests were among feature attractions.
Mr. and Mrs. Rudie Mueller and Mrs. Victor Vogt attended the Flatonia baseball game in Flatonia where the home team defeated Luling 4 to 2.
Mrs. Ben Mueller and family along with Mr. Henry Henrichs and family and Mr. Louis Blaschke and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Elo Maikoeter at Lockhart on Sunday.
Mr A A Wagner and family with Johnnie Dietschke and Miss Christine Kurtz traveled a week through West Texas visiting Rowena Ballinger and San Angelo.
Dallas home economist Mrs Alisse Chaptman of the Ball Brothers Company will visit Ed Boehm's Sons in Moulton on Wednesday June 22 at 2 PM. She will give a free demonstration in the proper modern method of canning meats fruits and vegetables in glass. The event is free.
Miss Olga Neskorik daughter of Mrs. F. W. Neskorik of Moulton married F. J. Biehunko of San Antonio on May 9 at St. Gerard's Church in San Antonio. Rev. J. Bower conducted the ceremony with F. A. Neskorik as escort and J. W. Fitch as best man. The couple will reside in San Antonio and receive best wishes from friends.
Mrs H R Thulemeyer 71 of Flatonia died at Gonzales hospital. Funeral from family home, interment in Flatonia Cemetery. Survived by husband four sons and two daughters, with relatives from many sections attending.
The Thulemeyer family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of Mrs. H R Thulemeyer. They thank those who attended the last rites and sent flowers. H R Thulemeyer, Sons and Daughters.
Saturday, June 18 is the final deadline for county and precinct office candidates to file applications for a place on the ballot.
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