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Newspaper

Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1931

Page

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The Wild Oats Boy Draws Crowd At Baursville

Rain and slushy roads caused a postponement of the three act comedy The Wild Oats Boy at Baursville school. The date was moved to Tuesday night and the spacious room was filled to capacity. Mary Belle Davis directed the cast including Clara Schoenfeld Elmer Lockstedt Violet Koester Joe Schoenfeld Sylwia Gertner Gladys Jaroszewski Herbert Paviicek Harry Koester Bennie Lockstedt Erwin Haas Walter Haas and Herbert Dietschke. Two girls Viola Faluisek and Dolores Ducho sang Sweet Jennie Lee with Miss Davis at the piano. Davis also gave a reading Si and Me. R J C Vogt and the Baursville school orchestra played before and between acts. Receipts totaled £50 14. R G Bryant announced the program and thanked the audience.

Baursville Mary Belle Davis Clara Schoenfeld Elmer Lockstedt Violet Koester Joe Schoenfeld Sylwia Gertner Gladys Jaroszewski Herbert Paviicek Harry Koester Bennie Lockstedt Erwin Haas Walter Haas Herbert Dietschke Viola Faluisek Dolores Ducho Jennie Lee Miss Davis

Big Day at Baursville Sunday March 22

Baursville school hosts a Sunday1 PM program with basketball and track events, wheelbarrow races, and other amusements after a rainout last week. The Ladies aid serves lunch and the Baursville School Orchestra provides music. Public invited.

Baursville Boursville School

Contract let to Cage Bros for Yoakum-Sweet Home roads

Hallettsville March 15. A contract to improve lateral roads in the Yoakum Sweet Home section was awarded to Cage Bros., contractors, for 30019.29 dollars, the low bid among about six bids. Additional road work is planned later.

Hallettsville Cage Bros Yoakum-SweetHome

Acreage Measure Gets Endorsement of Farmers Union

The Farmers Union of Texas pledges support for the McDonald Olsen cotton and soil conservation bill. They urge approval of House Bill 46 by J J Olsen to regulate acreage, address overproduction and soil depletion, and boost agricultural economic stability. They also advocate liberal appropriations for the agricultural department.

Austin Texas McDonald-Olsen Farmers Union of Texas J. J. Olsen Farmers Union Agricultural Department

Bohemian Play At Komensky Set For Sunday Evening

The Moulton Dramatic Club presents Ferda: Sefem a Bohemian play at Komensky schoolhouse Sunday March 22 at 7 30 p m Proceeds for the benefit of the school Everyone is invited

Moulton Dramatic Club Komensky

Jury Commission Meets in Hallettsville

The jury commission appointed by County Judge Aug W Janszen met in Hallettsville and drew jurors for the summer and fall terms of the county court. Members included William Hillmer of Moulton J W Neill of Yoakum and Anton Steffek of Hallettsville.

Aug. W. Janszen Hallettsville William Hillmer Moulton J. W. Neill Yoakum Anton Steffek

Rural School Fair At Sweet Home

A county rural school fair and a community fair are set for Sweet Home on Monday April 6. The Sweet Home parent teacher association offers a loving cup to the best booth.

Sweet Home Parent-Teacher Association of

Card of Thanks for Fire Help at Barn

I thank my neighbors and friends for promptly extinguishing the fire in my barn Wednesday morning. Mrs. Rud Jaeggli.

Rud. Jaeggli

Moulton P T A Plans March Meeting

The Moulton Par ent Teacher Association will meet in the school auditorium Friday March 20 at 3 PM.

The Moulton-Parent-Teacher Association

Mother of Supt Smith Dies in Murray Kentucky

Mrs Olivia Smith mother of Superintendent W E Smith of Moulton died at her Murray Kentucky home at 7 A M Saturday March 14 due to diabetes. Interment was in Outland Cemetery near Murray Sunday afternoon. She is survived by her husband seven children Henry Clyde Cleao Erwie Mrs R B Fitts Mrs Leon Wilkenson W E Smith 21 grandchildren and seven great grand children. Community extends sympathy to the Smith family.

Olivia Smith W. E. Smith Moulton Murray Kentucky Outland Cemetery Henry Clyde Cleao Erwie Smith R. B. Fitts Leon Wilkenson

Local Notes From Shiner Moulton and Murray Areas

George Cimrhanzel conducts a restaurant in Shiner. Mrs Emil Berkenhoff is very ill at her home west of Moulton. Superintendent W. E. Smith returned Tuesday morning from Murray Kentucky.

George Cimrhanzel Shiner Emil Berkenhoff Moulton W, BE. Smith Murray Kentucky

Shiner Business Visitor in Moulton

W. L. Martin of Shiner was a business visitor in Moulton Thursday of last week.

W. L. Martin of Shiner Moulton

Cimrhanzel Joins Rubin Firm in Shiner Mercantile

Jake Cimrhanzel has accepted a position in the mercantile establishment of Frank Rubin in Shiner, signaling a local employment shift. The move places Cimrhanzel within the Shiner commercial sector, aligning with Rubin’s business operations.

Jake Cimrhanzel Frank Rubin Shiner

Mr. Meitzen and family visit in Hallettsville

Mr. Richard W. Meitzen and his family of Hallettsville visited in the George von Lienen home Sunday.

Richard W. Meitzen Hallettsville George von Lienen

Jury Duty Called in Hallettsville for Three Citizens

Emil Darilek John Cinadr and Albert Brom were among those summoned to Hallettsville on Wednesday for jury duty.

Emil Darilek John Cinadr Albert Brom Hallettsville

Henry Hoyer Joins Alexander Grocery Co as Traveling Salesman

Henry Hoyer accepted a position with the Alexander Grocery Company of LaGrange as traveling salesman. He will represent the firm in selling its merchandise and servicing customers in the territory.

Henry Hoyer The Alexander Grocery Company of LaGrange

Smithville sisters visit relatives in Moulton

Misses Rosalie and Dorothy Hoppe of Smithville spent the past weekend visiting relatives and friends in Moulton.

Rosalie Dorothy Hoppe Smithville Moulton

Illinghausen and Pfeil Visit Home Folks in Moulton

Mr and Mrs Helmuth Illinghausen and Mr and Mrs Gus Pfeil of New Braunfels visited home folks in Moulton recently.

Helmuth Illinghausen Gus Pfeil New Braunfels Moulton

Substitute Teacher Makes Rounds at Moore Institute

Miss Helen Boehm has been substituting in the Sam and Will Moore Institute during the absence of Superintendent W. E. Smith.

Helen Boehm Sam and Will Moore Institute W. E. Smith

Mrs Hruska Returns From Visit With Jalufkas

Mrs Joseph F Hruska returned to San Antonio last week after spending several days in the home of Mr and Mrs Emil J Jalufka.

Joseph F. Hruska San Antonio Emil J. Jalufka

County Superintendent Visits Sam and Will Moore Institute

County Superintendent Frank Schoppe of Hallettsville toured the Sam and Will Moore Institute and several nearby schools in the district during a visit last week to observe facilities and programs.

Frank Schoppe Hallettsville Sam and Will Moore Institute

Boehm Family Visits San Antonio on Sunday

Mr Vladik Boehm and daughters Helen Marguerite Rosalie and Dorothy Hoppe were in San Antonio Sunday.

Vladik Boehm Helen Marguerite Rosalie Dorothy Hoppe San Antonio

Death notice of R B Fitts in Murray Kentucky

Superintendent W E Smith received a telegram Wednesday morning announcing the death of his brother in law R B Fitts of Murray Kentucky.

W. E Smith R. B. Fitts Murray Kentucky

Iva Jaeggli Improves After Illness

Iva Sue Jaeggli daughter of Dr and Mrs Sam Jaeggli has been quite ill for several days but is now doing nicely as of Wednesday writing.

Iva Sue Jaeggli Sam Jaeggli

Goliad Wins State Park At Fort Aranama Site

Goliad prepares 207 acre park along the San Antonio river on the Aranama site across from La Bahia. The park commemorates Texas heroes from the 1836 Goliad Massacre with the land donated by Goliad County citizens after Senate approval.

Goliad

Moulton Boys Open Season With 2–1 Win Over Hallettsville

The Moulton High School baseball team edged Hallettsville 2 to 1 in the season opener. Key scorers were Johnnie Mladenka and Adolph Zavesky as coach Noles’ lineup featured Koester Casey Schodde Merrem Dari lek Zavesky Krejci Mladenko Meiserschlaeger. A return game is slated at Hallettsville.

Moulton Hallettsville Noles Clifton Koester Larry Casey Warne Schodde Marvin Merrem Daniel Darilek Adolph Zavesky Julius Krejci Johnnie Mladenko LeRoy Meiserschlaeger Johnnie Mladenka Kilers

American Legion Decoration Day Observance Planned

Geier Merrem Post No 392 of the American Legion prepares for the annual Decoration Day services at Moulton Public Cemetery on Sunday morning May 24. The complete program will be announced in a future Eagle edition.

Geier-Merrem American Legion Moulton Public Cemetery The Eagle

Bryant couple and guest visit The Eagle office

Mr and Mrs R G Bryant and Miss Mary Belle Davis of the Boursville school were pleasant callers at The Eagle office last week.

R. G. Bryant Mary Belle Davis Boursville School Eagle

Texas Independence Centennial Fund Planned in Austin

At a meeting in Austin last week a fund of five million dollars was approved to mark the one hundredth anniversary of Texas Independence in 1936.

Austin Texas

Ice salesmen meet in Cuero with regional reps

W A Schreiber and Emil J Jaluska of Moulton and William Macha of Shiner attended the Central Power and Light Company ice salesmen meeting in Cuero last Friday.

W. A. Schreiber Emil J. Jaluska Moulton William Macha Shiner Central Power & Light Company Cuero

Bryant Attends Texas Capitol Ceremony for Captain Bryant

R G Bryant of Boursville attended a state capitol ceremony in Austin on March 10 honoring Captain Benjamin Franklin Bryant, who joined General Sam Houston at San Jacinto. The captain and Mrs Bryant were interred in the State Cemetery after burial in Milam County. Former Governor Pat M Neff delivered the tribute to Texas pioneers.

R. G. Bryant Boursville School Bernice Joe A. Hass Austin State Capitol Benjamin Franklin Bryant Sam Houston San Jacinto Senate House Pat M. Neff Texas Boursville

Barn Fire Near Mrs. Bud Jaeggli Place

Fire destroyed corn stored in a barn owned by E A Jaeggi but a major blaze was prevented by neighbors arrival. Richard Arnim across the street found the fire and raised the alarm. Fire put out with a few buckets of water. origin unknown.

E.A. Jaeggi Bud Jaeggli Richard Arnim

Thompson Attends Cattle Convention in Corpus Christi

H. H. Thompson attended the cattle convention held in Corpus Christi this week, joining industry speakers and exhibitors to discuss livestock market trends and breeding practices.

H. H. Thompson Corpus Christi

Rainy Sunday Quietly Drops About Half Inch

A slow rain fell Sunday with precipitation around one half inch. The article notes the light shower in the area and records the modest rainfall amount.

Miss Bessie Biehunko Visits San Antonio Kin

Miss Bessie Biehunko of San Antonio spent Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Biehunko.

Bessie Biehunko San Antonio Mrs Frank Biehunko

Arnim Family Visits In Moulton From Houston And San Antonio

Miss Alice Arnim of Houston and Oscar Arnim of San Antonio visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Arnim in Moulton on Sunday.

Alice Arnim Houston Oscar Arnim San Antonio Moulton Sunday E. O. Arnim

Bohnenkamp Plans Weekend Visit With Parents

Henry Bohnenkamp, student at Agricultural and Mechanical College College Station, spent last weekend in Moulton with his parents Mr. and Mrs G J Bohnenkamp for a family visit.

Henry Bohnenkamp Agricultural and Mechanical College College Station Moulton G. J. Bohnenkamp

Moulton Public School Graduating Class Officers Elected

The Sam and Will Moore Institute graduating class, with four girls and three boys, elected Larry Casey president, Clifton Koester vice president, Ethel Stella Bevan secretary, and Evelyn Pustejovsky treasurer. The class play Salt Water Taffy, a three act comedy, will be presented in April.

Moulton Sam and Will Moore Institute Ethel Stella Beran Evelyn Pustejovsky Edith Calcote Winnie Knape Clifton Koester Larry Casey Emil Beran Ethel Stella Bevan

Moulton Girl Set for National Basketball Tourney

Miss Evelyn Koester of Moulton is a member of the Seguin Lutheran College girls basketball team. The squad leaves for Dallas on March 22 to compete March 28 in the National Basketball Tournament, with $150 from the Seguin Chamber of Commerce funding trip expenses.

Lutheran College (Seguin Dallas Seguin Chamber of Commerce Evelyn Koester Charles Koester Moulton Miss Koester Moulton High School Lutheran College

Choral Club Coming to Zion’s Lutheran Church

The Lutheran College Choral Club of Seguia will render a program at Zion's Lutheran church in Moulton on Saturday March 28 at 8 15 P M. The group last year impressed the audience and this year the public is invited to attend.

Lutheran College Choral Club of Seguia Zion’s Lutheran Moulton

Births Reported for Vasek and Marek Families

Born to Mr and Mrs V J Vasek Novohrad on Sunday February 15 a boy. Born to Mr and Mrs Frank L Marek Moulton on Saturday March 14 a boy named Bennie Frank.

V. J. Vasek Novohrad Frank L. Marek Moulton Bennie Frank

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Jury Commission Moulton P.T. A First State Bank OF Supt.Smith Murray, Ky Moulton Boys Choral Club Merchants State Bank Mouilton, Texas Community Bank
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