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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1950
Page
9
Superintendent J. W. Pyland traveled to Austin on Monday March 6 to attend to district business connected with the Moulton School system.
At nine o clock March 4 we left for Ganado to enter the volleyball tournament. After beating two teams we advanced to the finals versus Ganado at 8 15. Ganado captured first place with Moulton second. Trophy awards went to Ganado first, Moulton second, Garwood third, and Lolita LaWard consolation. Tetsie Biehunko and Betty Jane Batey of Moulton were named to the All Star team.
The senior class reports a successful cake walk and party raising 98 dollars before expenses. They thank the public for support and note a representative showed graduation invitations featuring a diploma and 1950 in gold on the front. the interior lettering is also gold.
During February a total of 4135 lunches were served at the cafeteria. On Friday March 10 the P T A will serve hamburgers sandwiches soda water milk doughnuts and coffee for the benefit.
The Ladies' Aid Society met March 2 with Mrs. Tom Beale as chairman. Rev. K Windecker led prayer after the opening hymn. Attendees included 27 members and one visitor, Mrs. Bertha Brunkenhoefer, who joined. Plans for enlarging the educational building were adopted and a check of Interscholastic League attendees was arranged.
In the February Texas Game and Fish article by John E. Werler, curator of reptiles, the danger of snake bites in Texas is highlighted with more deaths than any other state and at least 18 venomous species. The piece recommends keeping premises clear of rubbish since trash attracts rodents and provides snake cover, aiding prevention.
Mr and Mrs Chas O Miculka visit relatives in Smithville staying with Mr and Mrs Malvin Mesrem and Mr and Mrs Weldon Knape this week in local household exchanges.
Community event announces games at White's Live Oak Center on Sunday March 12 at 5 PM lasting until 4. The notice invites participation and suggests a social gathering with activities for attendees.
L. B. Herzik of Praha praised the Moulton Shiner Schulenburg and Flatonia fire departments for their efforts in fighting last week’s fire that destroyed his brothers’ business houses. He credited them with saving the township and urged community support for fire services.
W H Etlinger Store in Moulton Texas advertises field seeds hybrid corn and planting potatoes for farmers.
Last rites for Miss Otillie Harigel aged 81 were held at St. Pauls Lutheran Church with Rev. H. T. Flachmeier presiding. Interment followed in the Old City Cemetery. Survivors include two brothers B. F. Harigel of LaGrange and Frank L. Harigel of Robstown, a nephew Benjamin Harigel of Montgomery, Alabama, and two grand-nieces.
The Eagle reports Theo Long authorized to announce his candidacy for Lavaca County Sheriff subject to July Democratic primaries.
Mr and Mrs Weldon Knape and their son Weldon Louis spent Sunday visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas O Miculké in Smithville.
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