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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1929
Page
1
The Moulton Lutheran Sunday School held its annual picnic at Herman Park on Sunday June 16. English services started 8:30 and German services at 5 p m led by Rev A H Falkenburg. Dinner and lunch were served and games entertained both young and old, making for a great day.
A collection of stray questions notes meteorological aviation birth anniversaries and literacy statistics. It cites Chicago handling planes on a daily basis June 14 as Old Glory's birth anniversary and regional vegetable shipments from the Rio Grande Valley, illustrating broad historical trivia.
Machinery has arrived and construction starts on a complete modern sewer system for Shiner. The project marks the beginning of improved municipal sanitation for the city.
W. A. Bergfeld the Houston Ford dealer and Anton Katzer left for Detroit on Saturday. They travel in the champion car in which Bergfeld recently lowered the Houston San Antonio time record.
The House of Representatives defeats a repeal measure citing opponents' concerns over the law’s small added marriage cost. Viewpoints question how a groom with insufficient funds can afford to support a bride, arguing the law deserves a thorough trial.
Hereford reports the largest single wheat field in the state spanning 6,000 acres under a single fence. Texas accounts for about half of the national winter spinach crop from 29,000 acres. In March 1929 the state produced a daily average of 809000 barrels of oil, up from February and 1928 levels. The Mercedes and Westico irrigation system in the Rio Grande Valley is claimed as the world's largest privately owned irrigation system.
In 1926 27 Texas spent 46 500 415 31 on public school maintenance with 25 949 185 31 coming from local taxation. State apportionment was 15 and local taxes 19 23.
We thank friends for kindness and sympathy during our father's illness and death Gotlieb C Knape. We also appreciate the choir at the home and grave and the beautiful floral tributes. The Children.
Mr and Mrs Frank J Jesek and Miss Betty Jesek of West Texas are here since Monday visiting friends and relatives.
Prof. F W Westcourt and family of Denton visited his mother Mrs E Westerhoff last weekend. They then traveled to Houston and will proceed to Ithaca New York for Cornell University engagement.
C G Schietinger of Weimar, owner of sanitary hatcheries in several towns, visited Moulton on Saturday. He reports local business growth requires a larger plant and will replace the 12 000 egg incubator with a 30 000 egg machine to meet demand.
Cread McCollon and Miss Kath leen Preston were married at Beeville on Saturday. He is a bus line manager and she is the youngest daughter of Mr. R. Preston of Alice formerly of Moulton. She taught school for years and recently finished a business college course. The couple will reside in Beeville.
George Hamon of Flatonia traveled to Moulton on a Wednesday trip for an unspecified purpose. His presence highlights local activity and regional engagement.
John G. Mueller came home last week after an extended visit in Floresville, returning with no public reports of incidents or further travel plans.
Jacob Cimrhanzel Jr has accepted employment with Ed Boehm's Sons in a personnel notice noting his new position and employer.
Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Jaeggli of San Antonio visited Mrs. A. Jaeggli on Monday. H. W. Hafer, a noted piano tuner from Bay City, has been in Moulton since Monday.
Lester Nachlinger of Taylor visits his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Bohnenkamp. Hugo Strieder has returned from Austin where he has been attending St. Edwards University.
Mrs J D Gray and Mrs Cassie Joe Ledbetter of Yoakum visited the Rud Jaeggli home Monday.
Arthur Moeller came back to Orange Grove on Wednesday following a several day visit with family and friends in the area.
Mr and Mrs William Woehler Jr Miss Pearl Munke and Ad Krum were seen spending Sunday at New Braunfels enjoying the local sights and recreation.
Mr. and Mrs. F. Wilks, Mrs. William Woehler Jr, and Miss Emma Hrock spent Tuesday in Schulenburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Rehmet of Brownsville visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Rehmet, on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Erwin Oehl have taken residence in the Mrs John Krueger cottage located in the southern part of the city.
Mr Vladik Boehm accompanied by his daughters Helen and Margarite and Mr Bartek were in Houston Sunday for unspecified activities.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Welff and Mr. and Mrs. Vladik Culak traveled to New Mexico and Mexico for a leisure vacation.
Miss Pearl Munke comes back to Schulenburg Tuesday after a week’s visit with her sister Mrs. William Woehler Jr. The brief homecoming note records the family reunion following the stay.
G A Arnim of Sabinal spent the early week in Moulton visiting his brother Richard and sister Miss Annie Arnim.
Mrs. L. E. Taylor and her son Fred Joe of Ingelside visited the R. Valenta home Saturday and Sunday along with Mr. LR. Valenta and Miss Margaret Smith of Corpus Christi.
Gottlieb C Knape father of O F Knape publisher of The Moulton Eagle died at Schulenburg Sunday June 16 1929 at 2 45 PM after a four month illness dropsy cause of death. Funeral at home Monday 3 PM with Lutheran rites burial Schulenburg City Cemetery. Survived by three children 19 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. brothers Iritz Knape and Christian Knape.
Oscar Arvim of San Antonio is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed. O. Arnim.
Edwin Kaase of Houston spent last week in Moulton visiting his parents Mr and Mrs F C Kaase.
Miss Mildred and Lennie Lee Knape returned to San Antonio on Tuesday and Miss Bernice Knape returned to San Marcos on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Jim Rosenauer of near Moulton welcomed a daughter on Saturday June 8. The newborn was named Irene Elizabeth.
Mr and Mrs Jerome Bohac and children Mr and Mrs Paul Lidiak and Mrs Joe Stavinoha of Ammansville were guests of Mrs Ed Boehm Sr Sunday.
Attendees from Moulton for the funeral of G Knape in Schulenburg included Mr and Mrs F T Fehrenkamp, Mr and Mrs J T Jaeggli, Annie Laurie and Dorothy Jean, Mrs Ed Boehm Sr, Mrs R Valenta, Mrs Erna Kotzebue, Mrs Elo Fehrenkamp, Helen and Marguerite Boehm, Victor Fehrenkamp and Rev A H Falkenberg.
The St Joseph Society of the Catholic parish held its Sunday morning meeting in the parish hall. Officers were re elected for the coming year including A J Elster president Rud A Haas vice president Ad A Haas secretary of protocol Henry Hover secretary of finance John Reindl treasurer Peter Etlinger marshal Emil Langhammer flag bearer John Rothbauer John Reindl Richard Pohler John Schuetz Albert Schoenfeld council of administration. Staatsverband delegates elected A J Elster and Ad A Haas to the Castroville convention August 6 7 and 8 with alternates Johnsteind and Richard Pohler. Edwin J Knesek of Moulton owns a 1800 copper half cent in perfect condition four dimes 1839 1840 1841 1845 a silver five cent piece 1858 and several 1831 five franc silver coins.
Mrs Callie Bell Fly died at her daughter’s home in San Antonio last Saturday. She would have been 94 in December. Survivors include daughter Mrs Joseph L Hill of San Antonio and sons William Madden Fly and Frank M Fly of Gonzales.
Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Fehrenkamp and granddaughter Dorothy Louise, Mrs. Erna Kotzebue, Mr. A. Giesbers and family, and Mrs. Heinz visited in Gonzales Sunday.
Mrs. E Nesista and children from San Antonio and Mrs. Ed Janecek of Shiner spent the week visiting J P Cimrhanzel and family.
Mr. and Mrs. George Mueller and Mr. John G. Mueller attended the funeral of Julius Schmidt 86 at Fayetteville on Saturday. Schmidt was an uncle to Mrs. George Mueller.
The editor of The Moulton Engine expresses gratitude to Mrs Ella Lane of the Shiner Gazette for sympathy in bereavement and for office help offered this week.
Three carloads of garlic shipped from Moulton since last Friday with express shipments nearly daily. Many farmers in the area grow garlic for market and the crop averages several hundred dollars per acre.
The Hermann Park Verein announces a regular dance on June 28 at its hall. John Darilek promotes a June 29 event at Henkhaus hall. Geier Merrem Post No 392 American Legion schedules a June 30 dance at Hermann Park Hall.
Otto Bauer, 50, died at his farm home north of Flatonia on Sunday after a short illness. Funeral services were held at Colony Cemetery Monday with Rev. O. O. Moore officiating.
Rudolph Drozd and Misa Jose phine Cada, noted Breslau youths, were married at the Hallettsville courthouse Monday afternoon with County Judge August W. Janszen performing the ceremony.
Nether Hallettsville defeated Moson 12 to 1 on Sunday. The teams will meet again in Hallettsville on June 30 to settle the series.
Mr Adolph Wagner and his family visited relatives at Westholth last Sunday. The gathering reflected family ties and local customs.
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