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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1927
Page
1
Dr J G Guenther sells his interest in A F Kotzebue Drug Co of Mouton Texas to L C Schoenig. All notes and accounts due the former A F Kotzebue Drug Co payable to the new firm A F Kotzebue Drug Co.
A track meet at Moulton High School on Friday selected contestants for the county meet at Hallettsville. Juniors dominated events with multiple first places and led the team to 49 points while Sophomores and Seniors tied for second at 27 and Freshmen had 7.
On Thursday afternoon March 8 the Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein met at Luther Hall with Mesdames Fritz Fisbeck Victor Freytag Gus Huff and Wm Schodde hosting. Committees reported and were discharged with March and February duties assigned including membership sick and decorating roles. The group voted to serve dinner and supper at the April 6 celebration with the Boursville Frauen Verein.
Mr and Mrs Rud Haas welcome a daughter Natalie Augusta born Wednesday March 9. Mr and Mrs Willie Richter announce a son Calvin Roy born Thursday March 10 near Moulton. Mr and Mrs Willie E Boehm report a daughter Lydia Rosaline born Friday March 11 near Oak Grove.
The Moulton School Board ordered an election to elect four trustees for the Moulton Independent School District. Supt. W. E. Smith appointed judge with Tom Shandera and A. J. Darilek as clerks. Polls open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the First State Bank building on April 2.
About 840 cases of eggs moved from Moulton in February. The average price was 18 cents per dozen, totaling 4,536 dollars paid to local farmers. Mr and Mrs Frank P Raab stopped in Schulenburg for a business visit on Monday. Mr Fred Fehrenkamp and family visited relatives in Gonzales on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs F T Fehrenkamp and Mrs Erna Kotzebue visited Yoakum relatives Sunday.
Miss Millie Krueger of Yoa Kum spent last weekend with her sister Mrs. Victor Fehrenkamp.
Mr. Victor Fehrenkamp and family spent Sunday in Gonzales along with Miss Tillie Franke and Miss Millie Krueger.
Mr and Mrs O W Jones of Yoakum visited the home of Mr and Mrs R B Papacek one day last week in a social gathering.
Mr R B Papacek and family and Mr and Mrs Frank J Wagner Jr traveled to Gonzalez Waelder and Flatonia last Sunday for a local excursion.
Mr Roland B McConnell and family of El Paso arrived for an extended visit to her parents Mr and Mrs August Elster who reside south of town.
Mrs I E Stahlman of Smithville arrived Tuesday to spend the week with numerous friends in the city. She is the guest of Mr and Mrs John Mladenka while here.
C B McCord of Hallettsville assistant county tax assessor arrived Tuesday and will stay through Friday to complete this year's state and county tax assessments.
Mrs E A Jaeggli with Miss Cecilie Rehmet and Alice Kotze Bue and Vince Rehmet, William Schodde Jr, August Hilert and Fritz Eilert were in San Antonio Sunday. August and Fritz Bilert also spent several hours at Boerne.
Maxine Bergfeld celebrated her birthday with a Saturday afternoon party for young friends. The children played various games and enjoyed cake sandwiches and soda water as refreshments.
Mr. F. I. Mueller of Moulton married Miss Gustelle McGee of Lorraine Texas on Saturday March 5 at 3 30 PM in Colorado. The couple will reside in Inadale Texas where Mueller manages Berry Lumber Company Inc. The Eagle extends congratulations to the newlyweds.
Otto Schultz died at Yoakum Monday after a yearlong illness due to cancer. He was 48, survived by his widow, a daughter Mrs. Aaron Brewer and a grandchild, plus two sisters and three brothers. The body was laid to rest in Yoakum Cemetery Wednesday. He was a brother of Mrs. F. Wilks of Moulton.
Frank Supak a prominent citizen near Breslau died in a Hallettsville hospital Saturday afternoon. Burial followed Sunday afternoon at St Marys cemetery with Rev Father Sykora officiating. He was 57 and survived by his widow and six children. He was born in Europe and came to Texas twenty years ago.
Fritz Lillie a Live Oak Hill resident died from injuries received January 4 when a mule kicked him in the chest. Funeral services were held Tuesday with interment in Duncan's Cemetery near Live Oak Hill. He was in his 70s and survived by his wife and four sons and was an uncle to Henry Krueger of Moulton. Attending included Henry Krueger E Bowe Tom Muehrstein John Schacherl Mrs I G Kaiser and two sons.
The school board pursues state ed department requirements to secure more affiliated units at term end. Recent purchases include a large globe a microscope and a copy of Nelson's Encyclopedia.
Mrs Edward Boehm entertained a large crowd of relatives and friends Saturday afternoon for her birthday anniversary. The event featured delicious refreshments and a joyful afternoon. The Eagle extends wishes for many happy returns of her natal day.
Kolar Bros owners of the local oil mill plan a larger modern facility for cotton season. The old building is torn down and a 40 ton daily capacity mill with modern machinery will replace it. The project entails substantial investment and will create jobs and more business for town merchants.
Zions Lutheran Church shares Sunday March 20 1927 schedule with 9 15 Sunday School and Bible Class time change. Sept 10 30 A M German service, 7 30 P M English service. Lent service Wednesday March 23 at 7 20 German. cordial invitation to attend worship. Pastor A H Falkenberg invites all.
Mr and Mrs Rudy Valenta of Shiner visited relatives in Moulton on Tuesday to see friends and family.
The Lavaca County District Court's spring term opened in Hallettsville on Monday. The inquisitorial board lists W. T. Brian as foreman and members from Hallettsville Yoakum and Shiner including C. K. Welhausen Louis Trautwein R. B. Papacek F. K. Hinck Moulton I. E. Valenta Sweet Home F. W. Moellert Mechenburg.
Old Moulton residents Mr and Mrs Clark Kilgore and granddaughter Miss Lula De Lay, visiting kin in Oklahoma, Delhi and Luling by auto. Sluiss school patrons and teacher held a pie supper Thursday night for a lively town social. The Lenzar family and Vyron Hull drove to Cuero to visit Otho Leazar, then returned. Hansen family and Amalia Hafernick visited J N Vrazel in Yoakum Magain Sunday.
Austin Texas March 10 payment of four fifty per capita was made on the apportionment for the public free schools according to S M N Marrs state superintendent the amount distributed to public schools is six million seventy thousand eight hundred thirty three this makes a total payment of nine of the fourteen per capita due this year the scholastic census shows one million three hundred forty nine thousand seventy four children
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