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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1924
Page
1
For Commissioner Precinct 2 and 6 F Jos Butschek is listed. For Justice of the Peace Precinct 6 F J Helweg. For Sheriff Jim Dufner. For Tex Assessor J F Munsch.
The Culak School district schedules a trustee election for April 5. Local residents report illness with measles and several cases of diphtheria while guests visit from Schulenburg and nearby homes. The road to Culak School is described as in awful condition.
The Bridge Club held its regular meeting Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Elo Fehrenkamp. The next meeting will be with Misses Hertha and Sidonia Foeh. Visitors include Mrs. Cameron Tuberville of Humble, Mrs. Ed Balhorn, Mrs. Herman Schindler of Seguin, Miss Clara Schindler of Flatonia, Mr. and Mrs. Henry King of Seguin, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Koller, and Mr. August Kotzebue and family of West Columbia visiting local relatives.
George Flessner Jr Frank Heger and Herbert Meiners students at Southwest Texas Teachers College San Marcos were here the latter part of last week visiting the home folks.
The P T A meets in the Moulton school auditorium and announces a town tacky party on April 29. A country grocery store and a dry goods shop will operate at Piggy Wiggly prices and 50 cent articles will be collected for sale. Mrs Powell reads a report and Mrs Jaeggli heads the entertainment committee with several members managing activities and refreshments.
Leroy Buescher married Doris Lowery in Smithville on Tuesday March 18. Buescher, from Moulton, is nephew of August Mueller. Lowery is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ely Lowery, prominent Smithville residents. The Eagle wishes the newlyweds a long, happy life.
Mrs Vine Rehmet traveled to Yoakum on Saturday to visit her sister, Mrs William Franke, keeping a family engagement in the community.
George Flessner and Louis Heger visited San Marcos on Friday traveling by auto route.
Richard Waltersdorf, editor of the Hallettsville based Lavaca County Nachrichten, was in Moulton on Saturday to promote his newspaper and engage with local readers and advertisers.
W. E. Graves Vine Rehmer John Mladenko and Oscar Brunkenhoefer were in Houston last week visiting and taking in the rodeo showing interest in the event and the city.
Tax Assessor J. F. Munsch and assistant Eugene Turk, based in Hallettsville, spent Saturday in Moulton examining state and county tax assessments for the current year.
Prof. and Mrs. T. N. Powell and Miss Ysobel Reynolds motored to Austin Saturday returning Sunday. Miss Reynolds, guest of Mrs. Powell for two weeks, returned to her San Antonio home Wednesday.
Lavaca county commissioners set salaries for tick inspectors and a county inspector and clerk. Federal Inspector J Bell to have eight local tick inspectors at 100 dollars monthly each plus one county inspector at 125 dollars and one office clerk at 60 dollars monthly. Salaries begin April 7 1924 and continue until ordered otherwise. County Auditor Wm Peterson to advertise for a car of cattle dip bids to be opened April 14 1924 at 8 p m.
The Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein will meet at Luther Hall on Thursday March 27 with hosts Mrs. August W Janszen Mrs Leo Jaroszewski and Mrs Emil Jaroszewski. The Boursville Lutheran Frauen Verein will meet at Mrs R J C Vogt's home on Friday March 28 and a quilt will be made.
Oswald Buescher of Smithville traveled to Moulton for a weekend visit on Saturday and Sunday, confirming his appearance at local events this weekend.
Mrs. Anna Moellenberndt visits relatives in LaGrange Giddings and Carmine. Mrs. Benno Hoppe and her children of Yoakum spent the weekend here visiting relatives and friends.
Fred Fehrenkamp Willie Etlinger William Darilek and Vladimir Darilek motored to Houston Saturday returning Sunday for a short trip described in local notes.
Mr. and Mrs. Willis Perkins and Mr. Pete Holmes of Columbus were in Moulton Sunday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Konstant Rehmet.
Fred Hannemann and three sons of Fredericksburg were in Moulton Sunday visiting his parents, Rev. and Mrs. E. Hannemann.
Mrs R Valenta and her daughter Miss Viola drove to Sweet Home on Sunday to spend the day with Grandfather Valenta who is listed as sick.
Mrs Henry Koester and her daughter Mrs Anton Kolar are in San Antonio since last Sunday where the latter underwent a tonsillectomy.
Oscar Brunkenhoefer came in from Temple last weekend to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Brunkenhoefer before going to Luling where he has accepted a position in a drugstore.
Mr and Mrs Ed Shandera of Yoakum welcomed a baby boy last Saturday. Mrs Shandera formerly Miss Emma Mladenka of this city. The Eagle extends congratulations and best wishes.
Vladik Hrneir of Ko mensky writes his parents from Yoakum that he likes his work at Baldwin's Business College and has passed the shorthand test. He is the son of Mr and Mrs F K Hrneir, a Moultofi public school graduate from last year.
Moulton High School has secured the opera house for March 24 to present a high class program. The event includes one of the best picture shows ever screened locally, declamations, debates, and other numbers. The community is invited to attend and support the school.
Prof and Mrs Powell entertained members of the Senior Class with a St Patrick party at Mrs Erna Kotzebue's home. Green and white decorations, bunco and other games provided fun, and appetizing refreshments were served. Guests left pleased with the evening.
The Lavaca County District Court began its spring term Monday with Judge Lester Holt on the bench. George Baur of Moulton serves on the inquisitorial board.
Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Walker and Mr. Alfred C. Rehmer and family returned to Taylor Sunday. They were accompanied by Mrs. Ed. O. Arnim and daughter, Miss Doris.
The Moulton Independent School District schedules a trustee election for April 5 at the First State Bank to fill three seats. Terms of Georste Baur Joe C Kopecky and George von Lie nen expire May 1.
Anton Blohm a prominent farmer residing just north of Shiner died Friday night after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at his home Sunday with interment in Shiner cemetery. He was about 45 and survived by his wife and several children.
A week ago F. Biehunko sold two-thirds of his mercantile business to his two eldest sons Frank and Edward. The new firm will be styled F. Biehunko & Sons. The Eagle wishes them a full measure of success.
Mrs William Brosch of near Baursville hosted the Catholic Ladies Aid Society and announced the next meeting with Mrs Elo Fehrenkamp on Wednesday March 26.
Mrs Ph Boehm Sr welcomed relatives and friends Thursday afternoon to celebrate her birthday with refreshments and several pleasant hours of social time.
Next Sunday at 10:30 a.m. German service followed by an English service at 7:30 p.m. Lenten services are held each Wednesday until Palm Sunday.
On August 6 Mueller returned from Smithville, arriving back Wednesday after a brief trip.
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