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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1941
Page
1
President Roosevelt addressed the nation and world declaring united support for the democracies. He urged citizens to endure longer hours, smaller profits and higher taxes until victory is won. He emphasized full material aid to allies and a determined effort to overwhelm foes in Europe and Asia.
The banquet praised the Moulton Bobkats for an outstanding achievement and highlighted community cooperation and appreciation as keys to future success. The event was timely and memorable, reflecting strong civic enthusiasm and a sense of progress.
Mr and Mrs Aug Welfl hosted Patrick Welfl s third birthday on Sunday March 16 with a delicious lunch. Guests from Hallettsville and El Campo praised the young honoree as he received many gifts and well wishes for many returns of the day.
Mrs Maggie L Moore 73 of Lavaca County died at her Route 4 home Wednesday after residing in the county nearly 50 years. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Key W G Chavers of Yoakum and she was buried in Hallettsville. Survivors include husband Edward H Moore and daughters Mrs Alfred Hill of Waco and Miss Ruth Moore of Yoakum.
The Moulton High School Band directed by F. L. Teague attended a music festival in San Marcos hosted by Southwest Texas State Teachers College last weekend.
The city of Moulton closed a deal Monday in San Antonio with the Lower Colorado River Authority to take over the local power and light distribution system from Central Power and Light Company. Possession was given Tuesday. cost of the system was 51589.25 and consumer electricity costs are expected to drop about 25 percent. Mayor Joe Biehunke and city officials led the closing, with Attorney Hollis Massey as counsel.
Mrs. O C Dittmar returns to Shiner after spending several days in the home of Mr. and Mrs. G J Bohnenkamp.
Mr and Mrs Elo Fehrenkamp and Mayor Joe Biehunke accompanied by city officials traveled to San Antonio on Friday and Saturday for official engagements and meetings.
Mrs. L. C. Schoenig and daughter Marlene, along with Weldon Knape of Victoria, visited their home folks here on Monday.
A large Jaeggli clan gathered Sunday at Gene Scrutchin's ranch near San Marcos for a family reunion. About forty relatives enjoyed a noon barbecue and a ranch auto ride with group photos. Moulton attendees included Mrs. Scrutchin formerly IPheodora Jaeggli, plus several out-of-town visitors such as Mr and Mrs Herman Zichappel and Charles Thompson of Brenham.
Arthur and Warne Schodde of San Antonio visited in the W. H. Schodde home on Sunday and also spent time in Schulenburg during their Texas circuit.
Mr and Mrs John Antrich and Mr and Mrs Rudie Huff travel with Jim Reindl Jr to Temple to visit Jim Reindl Sr who is ill in a temple hospital.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Merrem Sr of Shiner and Mr and Mrs Edgar Merrem Jr of Yoakum were guests of Mr and Mrs J Bohnenkamp Sunday.
Fred Joe Taylor of Houston spent several days visiting his grandmother Mrs. Rud Valenta and other relatives. He has joined the United States Navy and will depart for California soon.
Mrs. G G Fisbeck and Mrs EK Jaluska with their children from Moulton and Mrs A A Betti Nardi and children from Oakland Calif spent Saturday in Fayetteville.
Mr and Mrs Henry Simank of Los Angeles arrived in Moulton last week to visit relatives and friends. They formerly lived in Moulton. Mrs Simank is sister to J T Jaeggli of this place.
Zions Lutheran Church announces Friday 8 p.m. Brotherhood meeting and Sunday School at 3 a.m. English service at 10:30 a.m. Web Mar 26 Missionary Society meets at 2:30 p.m. Late service at 8 p.m. Rev. E Jacobs, Pastor.
About 200 farmers and merchants gathered Friday in Hallettsville for a state agricultural hearing conducted by a legislative committee. Moulton speakers cited reduced purchasing power and taxes while noting Lavaca county cotton output drop by about 50 percent, urging action to improve farm conditions.
F. Cernosek was re-elected for two years at a board of trustees meeting of the Moulton Independent School District. He has led the Moulton school system for three years with many improvements already made and more planned for the coming year.
The Moulton Independent School District board calls an election for April 5 to elect three trustees. Terms of J. B Wilson Ed Batey and Albert Pusterovsky end in May. Meyers Wilson and Batey reportedly will not seek re election while Pusterovsky has not announced his decision.
Mr and Mrs John Reindl and Miss Katie Schacherl of Corpus Christi visited relatives here last weekend. Mrs Ed Kolar and sons Ken ward and James Edward of Houlton and Miss Jerline White of Yoakum were in Houston last weekend visiting Mrs Mary Ann White and other relatives.
Mrs. A. A. Bettinardi and her daughters Alicia and Venita of Oakland California arrived Thursday for an extended visit with her sisters Mrs. G. G. Fis beck and Mrs. EB. J. Jalufka.
Mrs. Leona Leazer of Gonzales and Mr and Mrs Elton Hauschild and daughter Joyce Jean of Shiner plus Miss Catherine Wood were weekend guests in the W J Spear home in San Antonio.
George Clayton Moravia School principal and Emil E Drozd Moravia visited town Sunday. Drozd is a candidate for county trustee from this precinct opposing incumbent Philip Lorfiing who resides in Hackberry.
Mrs. Clara Jaeggli returned from Yoakum where she visited her ill sister Mrs. J D Gray who is improving. She will stay in Moulton with sister Mrs Rud Jaeggli to remain for a time.
More than one hundred gathered at the Lavaca county event honoring the Moulton High School Bobkats champions. The banquet showcased a floral setting, a home economics menu, musical numbers by F L Teague and players, and speeches by Mrs. Jack Gray and Coach Henry Chovanec with awards for players and staff.
Evergreen talent staged a three act farce Look Out Lizzie at the Evergreen school Sunday night drawing a large audience. Cast included Milton Riske Mrs Albert Kurtz Mrs Anita Cessor Mrs Malvin Merrem Malvin Merrem Mrs Milton Riske Frank Darilek and Elo Findeisen. Principal Merrem reports receipts around 67 dollars.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Jones and several players attended the men s state volleyball tournament held in Houston on Saturday March 15. Attendees included Les ter Fisbeck Nick Juricek Calvin Lockatedt Vernon Meiserachlager and Alvin Rothbauer.
Mrs R Huebner and son Reginald and Mr and Mrs R J Leggett, all of Alice, visited Mr and Mrs William Hillmer here Sunday. Mr Harry J Pitts and family of San Antonio spent Sunday in the Hillmer home.
John Konvicka of Appelts Hill father of County Treasurer J G Konvicka died Sunday in Hallettsville. Interment was Tuesday at the Catholic cemetery Hallettsville with Rev F O Beck and Rev A Drozd presiding. Survived by four sons six daughters and 22 grandchildren. Native of Czechoslovakia he lived in Texas since age six in his 77th year. The Eagle extends its sympathy to the bereaved.
The Krejci family welcomed a daughter named Ellen Patricia at Shiner hospital on Tuesday. The Eagle offers congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Julius Krejci on their new arrival.
Mr and Mrs Otto Janszen and son Gordon Wells of Flatonia with Miss Leona Janszen of Moulton spent Sunday in Seguin visiting Miss Ora Willis Janssen who is attending Texas Lutheran College.
The county committee will hold meetings this week to sign Farm Plan Sheets and Cotton Stamp intention sheets. Producers are urged to attend. signing is voluntary and can be changed later. Officers will be at the Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Moulton on March 21 and 22 and Komensky Schoolhouse on March 22.
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