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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1932
Page
1
A meeting at the Athletic Club organized the baseball club for the new season. Edwin Pundt was elected manager, Rudy Mueller captain, and W. H. Freytag secretary-treasurer. Pundt and Mueller bring extensive experience guiding Moulton teams.
Wayne Davis, 47, former state commander of the American Legion and notable in national guard circles, died in San Antonio on Tuesday March 8. He was buried at Goliad Thursday with about 4000 mourners attending the funeral.
The Moulton church outlines a busy weekend with 9 30 Sunday School 10 30 German worship 7 30 English service and holy communion A special sermon for boys and girls who have been confirmed during six years of ministry is promised Next Sunday morning after service a synodical convention delegate will be elected Palm Sunday crowd hoped Good Friday German service with holy communion at 10 o'clock A H Falkenberg pastor welcomes worshippers
In Washington on March 14 the House rejected by 227 to 187 a move to consider a state control prohibition amendment. The vote occurred as the first ballot before crowded galleries on the 18th amendment since the Volstead act passed in July 1919, with 100 negative votes.
The coldest week of the winter brought temperatures of 25, 26 and 24 degrees with a top of 28 on Saturday. Snow fell Thursday and Friday, covering the ground with about three inches. Vegetation and crops were damaged by the cold.
With the Sick Folks Rev. A. H. Falkenberg is up and about again. Miss Alma Mang of the Hat Shop is on the sick list this week. Jos. Wagner in the northern part suffered a stroke of paralysis Monday morning while changing a tire. H. A. Broesche remains unchanged in health after a period of illness.
Jerry Mares and his young son departed Friday to their home in Fayetteville Tennessee leaving behind no details of their travel plans or reasons for the move.
The Parent-Teacher Association program planned for Friday night at the school auditorium is postponed to Tuesday night March 22. It starts at 8 o clock and features Juvenile Orchestra Reading prayer and songs, with Rev C A Dickson and Rev A H Falkenberg taking part along with the Boys Glee Club and Rhythm Band.
John Philip Sousa died of a heart attack at a Reading hotel on March 6 and was buried Thursday March 10 at Congressional Cemetery in Washington. He was 77, survived by his widow two daughters and a son. Known as the March King he authored 144 marches and founded Sousa's Band after serving as director of the U S Marine Band.
Evergreen schoolhouse postpones the Windy Willows play from last Tuesday to Saturday night March 19 with proceeds benefiting the school. Cast includes Edward Darilek Milton Riske Edwin Darilek Adolf Darilek Jerry Ermis Frances Darilek Elsie Kurtz and Wray Borrer. PTA sponsors the event.
Tom Prasek Jr aged six son of Mr and Mrs Tom Prasek of Witting died Thursday morning March 10 after a short illness. Funeral from the home Friday morning with interment in St Marys Catholic cemetery. He leaves four brothers one sister and grandparents Mr and Mrs Mat Prasek of Moulton. The Eagle extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
Gus Mueller living north of town joins the Eagle and Semi-Weekly Farm News subscription drive along with other readers, taking advantage of the current offer.
Ben F. Harigel publisher of the LaGrange Journal announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for congressman at large. A longtime newspaper man and former treasurer of the Texas Press Association, he supports mediation of the prohibition law, cash payments of soldiers' adjusted compensation certificates, opposes cancellation of foreign debts, and criticizes swollen fortunes. The voters should consider his qualifications.
Senator W. K. Hopkins of Gonzales called a meeting of young Democrats in Houston on May 23, the day before the state Democratic convention. The group seeks representation on the delegation to the national convention.
Activities in Moulton Schulenburg and surrounding towns include Robert L Vivial visiting Moulton on business. Schulenburg residents Frank Kanee and Otto Templin also travel for visits. A 20 month old Lindbergh child kidnapping remains unsolved. Beatrice Hirsch baptized at St Josephs with sponsors Mr and Mrs Willie Novosad.
The Moulton Eagles plan baseball training to begin next week weather permitting with a larger squad than last year. Pitching staff includes Fred F Fehrenkamp back after a year away with arm and sinus trouble. Receivers W Casey and Koester. infielders Merrem L Meiserschlaeger Bohuslav Seifert Giesbers. outfielders Mueller Pundt Walston Papacek Etlinger Darilek Jarosek Meiserschlaeger Freytag.
Emil Grunwald becomes sole owner of the Olympia Theater after purchasing his partner F Wilks estate. The theater, closed for a period, will reopen soon with substantial new equipment installed.
Fire destroyed the dwelling and contents of J. R. Bowers a merchant of Waelder Texas Saturday afternoon leaving the building a total loss. No injuries reported and cause is under investigation.
Kell's Commedians bring a three acts play to the big tent theatre next Monday night titled Nice Girls Dont. The production blends humor with a serious look at common life and includes three vaudeville acts and a 30 minute musical prelude. Doors open 7 15 with an 8 15 curtain at the Bergfeld lot adults 20c children free for ladies Monday night.
Representatives from Texas 31 senatorial districts will meet in San Antonio on March 21 to organize a state committee to campaign for John N Garner for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Joseph Kleihege a longtime Henkhaus resident died at his home Sunday after a lingering illness. He was 74 years old and survived by his widow and four children. Funeral services were held at St. Josephs Church with Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating and burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. He was born in New Ulm Austin county and lived in Henkhaus since 1899. Pallbearers included John Darilek Herman Hirsch John Michalec Joe Heger Walter Mueller and Joe Schindler. The Eagle offers its sympathy to the family.
Knights of Columbus meeting in Yoakum drew local and visiting members despite cold weather as ten candidates received the first degree. An oyster supper followed under R J Etlinger’s supervision with prominent citizens from Yorktown Cuero Hallettsville Shiner Moulton and Weimar in attendance.
The Lavaca County interscholastic league meet, postponed by bad weather, will be held in Shiner Friday and Saturday March 18 and 19.
John Okrouhlik, 62, of Flatonia Texas died at his country home after a long illness leaving a widow and several children. Burial was held at Prada Catholic Cemetery yesterday with Rev Father Anders officiating.
Theodore Rogge of Shiner shipped four carloads of fat cattle to the Fort Worth market on Monday. He had two cars in transit last week.
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