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Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1931

Page

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Popular Young Couple Married Here Monday

A wedding took place at St. Josephs Catholic church in Moulton on Monday morning June 15. Miss Bessie Darilek married Otto Turek with Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating. Relatives and friends witnessed. reception followed at the bride’s home and a dance at Henkhaus hall that night. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Darilek of Henkhaus. the groom is a Shiner businessman, and they will live there.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Moulton Bessie Darilek Otto Turek Joseph Kopp Henkhaus John Darilek Shiner St. Joseph’s Children of Mary Aileen Krenek Edward Darilek Emil Darilek, Jr

Muldoon LaGrange Highway Financed

Preparations are under way to build an all weather road from Muldoon to LaGrange funded by a $25,000 bond issue approved by 81 to 19. An election will be called soon on paving a road from Flatonia to West Point to close a gap in Highway No. 109 north of Yoakum.

Muldoon LaGrange Flatonia West Point Yoakum

Farmers' Short Course at College Station

The twenty second annual Farmers' Short Course will be held at the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas July 27 to 31. The program features many noted speakers led by Governor R S Sterling and a United States Senator who will speak on July 31 night.

Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas R. S. Sterling United States

Moulton Band Plays At Legion Convention

The 17 piece American Legion Band of Moulton and Geier-Merrem Post 392 members attended the Ninth District American Legion Convention in Cuero. After a morning session, a free barbecue at the city park followed with Gonzales Duero and Moulton bands performing. Principal speakers included Hal Brennan Laredo State commander and Mrs Carpent er Sour Lake state auxiliary president.

Victor Fehrenkamp Fred F. Fehrenkamp Frank K. Meyer Frank Maresh Ed. Woehler Geier Hal Brennan Laredo American Legion Carpenter Sour Lake Ladies’ Auxiliary Dunning Gonzales Tom Cheatham Cuero

Lavaca County Land Assessments Steady Since 1930

Hallettsville, June 14. Lavaca county lands are assessed at an average of 48 dollars per acre this year, the same basic figure used by the county last year. Cattle are assessed at 15 dollars per head, the same figure as last year.

Hallettsville Lavaca County

Mrs. E. O. Arnim and son visit San Antonio

Mrs. E. O. Arnim and her son Oscar were in San Antonio for the first part of last week, visiting local acquaintances and sightseeing around the city.

E. O. Arnim Oscar San Antonio

Notable trio at San Antonio Sunday gathering

Oscar Arnim, Donald Bunting and Henry Earl Kotzebue spent Sunday in San Antonio, linked by a day trip that highlighted their shared activity and presence in the city.

Oscar Arnim Donald Bunting Henry Earl Kotzebue San Antonio

Miss Stella Darilek Visits San Antonio Parents

Miss Stella Darilek of San Antonio is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Emil Darilek.

Stella Darilek San Antonio Mrs Emil Darilek

Mrs Charles Lueke and Miss Minnie Lueke Visit Galveston

Mrs Charles Lueke and Miss Minnie Lueke returned Thursday from a pleasant visit in Galveston.

Charles Lueke Minnie Lueke Galveston

Visitor Charles Chovanetz Calls at Eagle Office

Mr. Charles Chovanetz of Shi ner was a pleasant caller at The Eagle office while in Moulton Monday morning.

Charles Chovanetz Shiner Eagle Office Moulton

Bradford couple and Wagner depart for Houston home

Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Bradford left for their home in Houston Monday. They were accompanied by Ethel Josephine Wagner.

F. T. Bradford Houston Ethel Josephine Wagner

Hillmers Return From Orange Grove After Funeral

Mr and Mrs William Hillmer came home Tuesday from Orange Grove where they attended the funeral of F W Hillmer.

William Hillmer Orange Grove F. W. Hillmer

Otto Vogt and friends visit Yoakum home

Mr Otto Vogt and family and Mr Leo Jaroszewski and family of Moulton and Roy Dagg and family spent Sunday in the William Schmidt home at Yoakum.

Otto Vogt End Leo Jaroszewski Moulton Roy Dagg William Schmidt Yoakum

Warneke Family Relocates from Shiner to Galveston

Mr Walter Warneke and family formerly of Moulton now reside in Galveston where he has taken a garage job.

Walter Warneke Moulton Shiner Galveston Warneke

Moulton Boy Scouts Enjoy Coast Outing

Edward Bohuslav and James Richter led Moulton Boy Scouts to Tivoli and Port Lavaca for a weekend trip. Participants were Johnnie Mladenko James Jaeggli Jodie Meiser schlaeger Charles Luksovsky Malvin Merrem Larry Faltisek Edwin von Lienen and Weldon Knape. They returned Sunday afternoon reporting a good time.

Edward Bohuslav James Donald Richter Moulton Tivoli Port Lavaca Johnnie Mladenko James Jaeggli Jodie Meiserschlaeger Charles Luksovsky Malvin Merrem Larry Faltisek Edwin von Lienen Weldon Knape

Munke Visitors From Schulenburg In Moulton

F C Munke and his son Erich from Schulenburg were in Moulton as business visitors on Friday of last week.

F.C. Munke Erich Schulenburg Moulton

Arnold Freytag and Family Return from Vacation

Mr Arnold Freytag and his family returned from a two weeks vacation at Hot Springs Arkansas.

Arnold Freytag Hot Springs, Arkansas

Boehms From Ganado Visit Moulton Relatives

Mr and Mrs Willie E K Boehm of Ganado spent last week in Moulton visiting relatives and friends.

Willie EK. Boehm of Ganado Moulton

Hamon Couple Visited Relatives in Moulton

Mr and Mrs George Hamon of Flatonia visited relatives and friends in Moulton on Thursday of last week.

George Hamon Flatonia Moulton

Victoria Woman Visits Moulton Family Scene

Mrs. J. A. Kunetka of Victoria spent Saturday in Moulton visiting the family of Mr. Henry Koester Jr.

J. A. Kunetka Victoria Moulton Henry Koester, Jr

Fehrenkamp and Niebuhr Trip Reported in Taylor

Mr. Henry Fehrenkamp and family with Miss Allyne Niebuhr and Miss Dona Filip spent last week end in Taylor for a brief leisure visit. The party's stay included local sightseeing and casual social engagements.

Henry Fehrenkamp Allyne Niebuhr Dona Filip Taylor

Miss Tillie Franke Returns to Moulton

Miss Tillie Franke who has lived in El Paso the past year returned to Moulton on Saturday.

Tillie Franke el Paso Moulton

Mrs Alfred Rehmet Visits Arnim Family

Mrs Alfred Rehmet and her children from San Antonio are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Arnim.

Alfred Rehmet San Antonio E. O. Arnim

Leazar couple visits in Moulton from San Antonio

Mr and Mrs Melvin Leazar of San Antonio spent Sunday in Moulton visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Smith Leazar confirming family ties and local hospitality in the town.

Melvin Leazar San Antonio Moulton Sunday Mrs Smith Leazar

Zschappel Family Returns From Houston Visit

Mr and Mrs H L Zschappel and son Bobbie and Mrs Rud Jaeggli have returned from a week long visit in Houston.

H. L. Zschappel Bobbie Rud. Jaeggli Houston

Knesek of Fredericksburg Visits Moulton

Ad Knesek from Fredericksburg spent this week in Moulton visiting relatives and attending to business matters.

Ad. Knesek Fredericksburg Moulton

Insurance School Attendance Highlighted for Mrs Zachappel

Mrs. H. L. Zachappel attended the American Provident Life Insurance Company insurance school in Houston last week, marking a professional development event in the local business community.

H. L. Zachappel The American Provident Life Insurance Company Houston

Mrs Biehunko Returns to San Antonio After Vacation

Miss Bessie Biehunko came back to San Antonio Sunday after a two week vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Biehunko, signaling a cheerful homecoming and family reunion.

Bessie Biehunko San Antonio Mrs Frank Biehunko

Family returns from Lolita visit with relatives

Mr. Emil Schmidt and family and Mrs. Hermann Thar returned Sunday from Lolita where they had been visiting the family of Mr. Ad Baur.

Emil Schmidt Hermann Thar Lolita Baur

Smithville sisters visit grandmother and relatives

Misses Rosalie and Dorothy Hoppe returned to Smithville Wednesday after a pleasant visit with their grandmother Mrs. Ed Boehm Sr. and other relatives.

Rosalie Dorothy Hoppe Smithville Ed. Boehm

Edwin Richter Visits Home Folks From Texas College

Edwin Richter, a student at Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos, returned Saturday for a brief visit with his family. He has been re elected as a member of the teaching staff at the Dickinson school, where he taught the past two years.

Edwin Richter Southwest Texas State Teachers College San Marcos Richter Dickson School

Bridge and Swimming Party at Sulphur Park Pool

Mrs Milton Meiners and Mrs John Cinadr hosted a bridge and swimming party at Sulphur Park Swimming Pool for Mrs Paul Jacobsen. Guests enjoyed swimming then a supper of sandwiches pickles fancy cakes and ice cream on the grounds.

Milton Meiners John Cinadr Sulphur Park Paul Jacobsen

Henry Crouch Visits Moulton With Family

Mr. Henry Crouch and his Houston family visited Moulton on Tuesday. He also stopped by The Eagle for a brief call.

Henry Crouch Houston Moulton

Mr and Mrs Paul Jacobsen Move to Floydada

The couple have relocated to Floydada and will reside there. Friends extend best wishes to them at their new home.

Paul Jacobsen Floydada

Golden jubilee and district convention in High Hill

About thirty from Moulton attended the Christian Mothers' Society golden jubilee and the Staatsverband district convention at High Hill. The event drew members from nearby communities and highlighted celebrations of faith and regional cooperation.

Moulton Christian Mothers’ Society The Staatsverband High Hill

Visit Highlights in Oldenburg Fayette County Homes

Mr and Mrs Henry Wachten dorf and Mr and Mrs D Fisbeck spent Sunday visiting Fritz Ziet terle and Henry Wabbenhorst homes in Oldenburg Fayette county.

Henry Wachtendorf D. Fisbeck Fritz Zietterle Henry Wabbenhorst Oldenburg Fayette County

Papacek and Grunwald Guests Return from Memphis Visit

Mr and Mrs Emil Papacek and Miss Anita Grunwald return ed Friday from Memphis Tennessee where they had been visiting Mr and Mrs Edwin Grunwald.

Emil Papacek Anita Grunwald Memphis Tennessee Edwin Grunwald

Holmes and Preston Families Visit R Preston Home

Mr and Mrs DV C Holmes and son Preston of Alice Mr and Mrs CA McCollum of Beeville and Miss Grace Preston of Houston spent last weekend visiting in the R Preston home.

DV. C. Holmes Preston Alice C. A. McCollum Beeville Grace Preston Houston R. Preston

Edna Reischl Writes From California During Travel

The Eagle notes Miss Edna Reischl daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanis Reischl of Moulton is traveling in California and reports a pleasant journey in a post card greeting received.

Edna Reischl Stanis Reischl Moulton California Reischl

Brenham man named district manager at life insurance convention

H L Zschappel of Brenham favored The Eagle with a pleasant call Monday. He was appointed district manager of the American Provident Life Insurance Company at the annual convention held at Camp Waldemar recently.

H. L. Zschappel Brenham Mr. Zschappel American Provident Life Insurance Company Camp Waldemar

Schoenigs Visit Home Folks Before Teaching Career

Mr and Mrs L C Schoenig of LaGrange visited relatives Sunday. Mrs Schoenig attends Southwest Texas State Teachers College at San Marcos and will receive her permanent certificate soon. She plans to teach at Ruterville next year.

L. C. Schoenig LaGrange

Outing on Guadalupe River Near Cuero

A group listed as Albert Klobedans and families Rud Klobedans Henry Klobedans Chas Klobedans W H Voss Henry Fis beck Rudie Wiedemann Moulton Albert Schroeder John Henry Shoat Temple Stapleton Ella Schroeder Charles Roach Sam Roach gathered for an outing on the Guadalupe river near Cuero last Sunday.

Guadalupe River Cuero Albert Klobedans Rud Klobedans Henry Klobedans Chas. Klobedans W. H. Voss Henry Fisbeck Rudie Wiedemann Moulton Albert Schroeder John Henry Shoat Temple Stapleton Ella Schroeder Kenedy Charles Roach Sam Roach Savannah Georgia

Governor Sterling Signs Limit on Motor Truck Load

Governor Ross S. Sterling signed a bill restricting the size and load of motor trucks. The measure aims to curb overloading and regulate trucking to improve safety and road conditions.

Ross S. Sterling

F W Hillmer Dies At Orange Grove

F W Hillmer died at Orange Grove on Friday night June 12 from injuries in an automobile accident Friday afternoon. He was 77 years old. Funeral services were held at 10 a m Sunday at the home of his son in law William Fuermann, with Rev Grimm officiating. He leaves seven children T W and William Hillmer of Columbus Henry Hillmer of Kingsville Fred Hillmer and Mrs Elmira Rubin and Mrs Adela Fuermann of Orange Grove Mrs Erna Hillmer of San Antonio 14 grandchildren two great grandchildren and one brother William Hillmer of Moulton.

F. W. Hillmer William Hillmer Orange Grove William Fuermann Grimm Lutheran Church Hillmer T T. W Columbus Henry Hillmer Kingsville Fred Hillmer Elmira Rubin Adela Fuermann Erna Hillmer San Antonio Moulton

Victoria County Short Course at Rio Vista encampment

The third annual Victoria County Short Course and Encampment will be held at Rio Vista June 18 19 and 20. Sponsored by the Farmers Luncheon Club with the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Prof. E J Keil dean of A M College and other prominent men will deliver addresses.

Victoria County Rio Vista Farmers

Farewell Party For Mrs Paul Jacobson By Bridge And 42 Club

Members of the Bridge Club and the 42 Club hosted a farewell afternoon for Mrs. Paul Jacobson at Mrs. J. T. Jaeggli’s home. After games of 42 and bridge, desserts were served and gifts presented by Mrs. Milton Meiners.

Bridge Club Paul Jacobson J. T. Jaeggli Milton Meiners Jacobsen

Visit at G. J. Bohnenkamp Home With San Antonio Guests

Mrs Etich Brunkenhoefer and her daughter Mildred visited the G. J. Bohnenkamp home along with Mr and Mrs Oscar Rilling and Henry Bohnenkamp of San Antonio.

Etich Brunkenhoefer Mildred Oscar Rilling Henry Bohnenkamp San Antonio G. J. Bohnenkamp

Two Are Drowned In Guadalupe River

An elderly farmer and a youth drowned in the Guadalupe river near Gonzales Texas. Frank Anders about 60 a farmer in the Dreyer community lost control of his automobile while driving to a pump on the river bank and the car plunged into the stream. He is survived by his widow and several children. Anders' farm lies about 17 miles from Gonzales.

Gonzales Texas Guadalupe River Frank Anders Dreyer Anders

Son of Rev Heinrich Killed by Live Wire Accident

Albert Heinrich 17 son of Rev Max Heinrich Sr Mason died in San Marcos hospital from injuries after a tank on a truck he rode touched a high voltage line. He was severely burned and his skull fractured when he fell to the ground.

Heinrich San Marcos Albert Heinrich Max Heinrich Mason

Rev Heinrich and Family Linked to Hallettsville Past

The Rev Heinrich and his family are identified as former residents of Hallettsville, marking their prior connection to the town.

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