Motis Delivers Funeral Oration for Noted Planter
Attorney E. J. Motis departed this morning for Port Lavaca to deliver the funeral oration at the burial of a well known planter and stockman.
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1923
Page
1
Attorney E. J. Motis departed this morning for Port Lavaca to deliver the funeral oration at the burial of a well known planter and stockman.
La vaca County Retail Merchants Association held its annual banquet at the Moulton opera house Tuesday evening with about one hundred attendees. E Studeman spoke, H J Heye presided, and several Hallettsville Shiner and Wied speakers joined. The treasury stood just over 10 dollars, with 94 members and a 7000 resident rating. the board of educators will be eleven members. Local efforts ensured a successful event with arranged long tables, good food, an orchestra, and overall satisfaction.
From Exchanges Miss Helen Ruhman returned from a visit to Nordheim and San Antonio. Mr and Mrs F Remmers and Miss Ella visited Nordheim relatives last week. Mrs C L Kopecky and children, Mrs J D Gray and mother, Mrs M C Kubitz came from Yoakum last week to visit Mrs A F Brosch. Shiner Gazette.
Mr and Mrs E G Knape arrived this week from Chickasha Oklahoma on a visit to friends and relatives Mr Knape is enjoying a two weeks vacation from his duties as manager of the Woolworth store at Chickasha He was formerly manager of the Victoria branch Yorktown News
The Yoakum papers note Hon. E. J. Motis, Esq. growing in popularity as attorney activity increases. Motis attended court in LaGrange on Wednesday while Richard Vrana of Bernard visited Friday to hire Motis for a civil suit set for district court in Wharton.
Attorney E. J. Motis came back this afternoon from Karnes City where he was engaged in legal matters on the day’s schedule.
The 42 club honored Pauline Rehmet, bride elect, with a June 14 shower at the Jaeggli home. Guests enjoyed readings, word games, a cake-cutting ceremony, and gifts as the bride-to-be received prizes and congratulations. The couple, Greive and Pauline Rehmet, wed June 18 at St. Joseph's Church and later hosted a wedding reception.
The regular Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein meeting was held with Mrs. H Wiedermann on Thursday June 7. Delicious refreshments were served. The next meeting will be with Mrs. O F Knape on Thursday June 28.
Mrs Harding of Houston Mrs Minnie Hoyer and Misses Annie and Margaret Khanek from Hallettsville visited at Henry Etlinger's home Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs R Etlinger Jr left for Shiner where Mr Etlinger will work in Schram saloon. Miss Mary Ann Etlinger returned from Hallettsville. Mrs F V Arnim and son Landon of Corpus Christi visit Miss Annie Arnim. Mr and Mrs C M Kotzebue went to Temple Sunday.
After a wedding trip of about a week to Dallas Fort Worth and Mineral Wells Mr and Mrs Knesek will be at home in Moulton Texas pending further plans and greetings from friends and family.
To the good wishes of scores of friends, the Eagle adds its congratulations. The note reflects communal cheer and shared goodwill surrounding a local acknowledgment.
Oak Grove branch of telephone lines 903 904 905 909 919 and 920 at Moulton held a Sunday morning meeting at the school with 38 of 60 members present. Officers for one year were elected including J A Dietschke as president A J Elster secretary John Hofner treasurer and directors Theo Wenske Frank Wendel John Welff Richard Kuehn Joe Raab F W Darilek. Frank Jahn Albert Selzer leave for Fresno trip. Gus Ziemer family visit Aug Linbrugger Humble trip crops noted. Yorktown visitors return home.
William Wilks and Othen Windel of Moulton wed quietly in Hallettsville on Thursday. Wilks, former motion picture operator here, will work in a San Antonio pressing shop with his brother. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs C L Windel and friends note their happy future. The Eagle extends good wishes for a long marriage. Catholic Ladies Aid Society hosted by Mrs Lucas Rehmet with a quilt and refreshments. Fr Miculka Fr Novak and P Dietschke of near Boursville traveled to Houston on business. Mr and Mrs Horne and son of Goliad visited Ad Haas family Friday.
Edwin J. Knesek married Miss Alvina Mikulik in a quiet Thursday ceremony at St. Josephs church Moulton. Reverend Joseph Kopp officiated as relatives gathered, with fern and palm decorations and a flowers adorned altar. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mikulik, wore white silk crepe. groom a dark blue suit. A reception followed at the bride’s farmhouse.
German services next Sunday morning at 10 o clock and English services in the evening at 8 o clock.
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