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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1928
Page
1
Texas surpasses 600000 telephones and reports mineral production over 825 million dollars annually. The state hosts varied clays for ceramics and notable Granite Mountain near Marble Falls with other gypsum based industries in Brewster County.
The State Democratic Convention is scheduled to be held in Beaumont on May 22. Delegates and party members prepare for the event with local enthusiasm and organizational details forthcoming.
Governor Dan Moody announces his plan to run again for governor. He frames the bid as a defense of his record and pledges to continue pursuing conservative policies and state progress.
The 1928 annual convention of the Texas State Teachers Association will convene in San Antonio from November 29 to December 1.
The scholastic census will be taken during March. Parents and guardians of children of scholastic age should ensure all such children are enumerated.
The project plans a gauze mill near New Braunfels with an estimated cost of about 425000 dollars. Officials say attracting industry creates jobs and boosts local business for the town and region.
T. H. Richter, longtime editor of the Yokum Herald, resigns to become manager of the Pearsal Leader, a paper he has just purchased. Friends commend his ability and wish him success in the new role.
James Sofka of near Hen Haus died Friday morning February 24 after a three day illness. Funeral services were at his home with burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. He was 60, born in Leipzig March 3, 1884, immigrated to Texas in 1894, married Johanne Kubicek in 1905, survived by wife six children and several relatives.
The County Meet will be held at Halletsville March 15 16 and 17. The county committee includes W L Russell director general T H Leslie director of debate W I Smith director of declamation Mrs George Hamon director of spelling Miss Ione Striebeck director of essay writing Charles Chovaneiz director of athletics Miss Arminta Moore director of music memory Fay Smothers director of rural athletics Joe Schwartz director of arithmetic Mace Bennett director of rural pentathlon Charles McDonald director 3 R contest.
Commentary argues that complaints change nothing while action yields results, and people who refuse to act should not complain about conditions. It urges proactive effort over passive grumbling to produce tangible changes.
Mrs. Herman Meyer of Needville died at Rosenberg hospital Saturday February 11 at 11 PM interment in Needville Evangelical Cemetery. Rev J R Wilt led services with large attendance. Born in Fayette County near LaGrange she was 54 years 7 months 11 days old. She is survived by husband six children four daughters and two sons.
The school board ordered Moulton Public School closed for the week due to an influenza epidemic. Forty percent of grade attendance and over fifty percent in the high school have dropped out. If improvement occurs, classes may resume Monday. The illness appeared a week ago and spread quickly but is mild so far.
Oscar Arnim visited San Antonio last week according to local notes. The brief confirms his presence in the city during the recent period.
Henry Etlinger Jr of Yoakum visited relatives and friends in Moulton Sunday.
Mr J L Valenta and family from Sweet Home visited the R Valenta home Sunday. Mr Edwin J Knesek and family visited Mr and Mrs J J Mikulik in Yoakum Sunday.
Miss Kate Antrich, 70, died at her niece’s home in Nursery Victoria County on Thursday February 28. Burial followed Saturday in Victoria Catholic cemetery. She is survived by three brothers Frank of Shiner Leonard of Moulton and Peter of Waco.
W H Tarkington, lawyer, died last week in Taylor where he had resided for many years. Born at Hallettsville 55 years ago he leaves a wife and three children, two sisters, and two brothers.
Mr and Mrs Julius Hajek living about four miles north of town are proud parents of a boy born Wednesday February 22 The newborn has been named George Lindbergh.
The United States navy airship Los Angeles successfully moored at 10 40 p m tonight to a special mast in Panama France Field Canal Zone after completing its longest nonstop flight since its return from Germany.
The message questions the number of enslaved people today and notes a salary rise for New York's governor from 10 000 to 25 000 dollars annually. It contrasts historical slavery with modern political salaries while prompting reader reflection.
Colonel Charles A Lindbergh completed a goodwill tour spanning about 40 000 miles in international flights. He emphasized aviation's role in fostering peace and friendship as he visited multiple countries and met leaders and citizens along the route.
The Eagle returns thanks to readers who paid subscriptions since the last report. Names include Josf F. Hruska of San Antonio Robt F Leazar of Moulton F J Schoenfeld of Moulton University of Texas Austin and Frank Mraz of Moulton.
Mrs F J Knesek and her daughter Miss Adele visited relatives and friends in Schulenburg on Monday.
Mr George Bargman and his family from Gonzales were visitors at the F T Fehrenkamp residence on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Louis Trautwein of Shiner called at the R B Papacek home Sunday afternoon.
Vladik Boehm and daughter Miss Margaret visited in Smithville on Sunday with Mrs Ed Boehm Sr. The visit was noted in the local column.
Mrs G L McMaster of Yoakum was in Moulton visiting her sister Mrs R B Papacek last weekend.
Mrs. Rudolph J. Roeder and the baby and Mrs. Charles Schindler of Schulenburg were guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. Wilks in Moulton on Tuesday.
Miss Bernice Knape spent a weekend in San Antonio visiting her sisters Mildred and Lennie Lee Knape and the family of her cousin Walter H. Meyer.
W. A. Bergfeld and Pat Mapes traveled to Luling for a business visit on Tuesday, meeting local officials and assessing prospects for cooperation and future projects.
A light rain spread across the region in the early part of last week aiding ground work as a fine season began to take hold.
Mrs A C Rehmet and her children of San Antonio are in the city visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Ed O Arnim.
Mrs. Joe Kunetka and son William and Mrs. Joe Schinder of Victoria were in Moulton last Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Henry Koester Jr.
The city outlines a road building plan that centers on a new highway and improved lateral streets. When finished Moulton will resemble the hub of a wheel with spokes radiating from the hub. The project aims to give Moulton equal road quality to any small Texas city.
Flatonia Route 4 notes a midweek dance at Mr and Mrs J W Davis home honoring their daughter Minnie on a week long visit from San Antonio. Another gathering occurred Saturday night at the Oscar Hall residence with locals including Emil Boehm returning from Yoakum Cuero and Victoria. Charlie Cluiss and Miss Addie Lou Simmons visited Schulenberg and LaGrange Saturday. Sam Hart and family of Cistern enjoyed the Elsie Hart home over the weekend. Pal February 28 1928.
The Moulton high school girls basketball team defeated Shiner 20 to 18 last Thursday night at home.
A Long Beach California press house organ highlights telephone courtesy as crucial for business. It urges greeting customers well, noting the caller is judged by voice not smile and that politeness builds goodwill while poor manners harm prospects.
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