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Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1931

Page

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Choral Club From Seguin at Moulton Saturday

The Choral Club of Lutheran College Seguin will perform at Moulton High School Auditorium on Saturday March 28 at 8 15 PM under Prof H E Gibson with forty voices. President Kraushaar will speak and violin instructor Kathryn Koch will play. The audience is invited to attend.

Lutheran College Seguin Moulton High School H. E. Gibson Wm. Kraushaar Kathryn Koch Moulton Moulton School

Lavaca County Interscholastic Meet At Hallettsville

The Lavaca county interscholastic league meet was held at Hallettsville last week. Moulton did not participate. Boursville entered the rural division and captured several first places. Roy Vogt won three firsts in track. The Eagle hopes all county schools will join in future meets.

Lavaca County Hallettsville Moulton Boursville Roy Vogt R. J. C. Vogt

Summers Round Up campaign vote at school house

A called meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association will be held at the school house Friday after school to vote on the Summers Round Up. The campaign aims to send an entering grade class with minimal remediable defects, and all association members are urged to attend as this is the key issue of the term.

Parent-Teacher Association

Charlottenburg Girls Volleyball Win County Title

The Charlottenburg school girls volleyball team defeated Breslau Shiner and Evergreen at Halletts ville to clinch the county championship. They have a 14-0 season record and aim to reclaim the District Loving Cup, last held by the school three years ago under coach Mrs. Fannye Treptow. The squad includes Melinda Fiedler Esther Goesch Jessie Winkler Annie Pohler Justina Pustka Bessie Brosch Adela Lehnert and Fannie Berger with coach Mr. A E Tampke.

Charlottenburg School Hallettsville Breslau Shiner Evergreen Fannye Treptow Melinda Fiedler Esther Goesch Jessie Winkler Annie Pohler Justina Pustka Bessie Brosch Adela Lehnert Fannie Berger A. E. Tampke

Motor Cycle Accident Fatal to Lavaca Boy

Benjamin Schaefer aged 15 of Hallettsville died in a Victoria hospital from injuries after a Sunday night motorcycle crash while returning from Canada. Ernest Schultz aged 18 of Kinkler was seriously injured and recovering in Victoria hospital. Funeral services for Schaefer were held at his mother's Hallettsville home with burial in Hallettsville City Cemetery. He was a Hallettsville High School student. his father was Lavaca county’s first World War sacrifice.

Benjamin Schaefer Laura Schaefer Hallettsville Victoria Hospital Ernest Schultz Richard Schultz Kinkler Victoria Canada Young Schaefer Hallettsville City Cemetery Kirge Lutheran Church Schaefer Lavaca County

Lorenz Rothbaur Dies in Colorado Hospital

Lorenz Rothbaur, once a Moulton resident and noted in South Texas music circles, died March 17 in Canyon City Colorado hospital. He was 70 and survived by his widow and several children. He had lived in Colorado for several years.

Lorenz Rothbaur Moulton South Texas Canyon City Colorado Mr.Rothbaur

Baccalaureate Sermon Set at Sam and Will Moore Institute

Rev. H. F. Anders of Lutheran College Seguin will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class at the Sam and Will Moore Institute on Sunday May 17. He holds a Rice Institute degree and is highly recommended.

H. F. Anders Lutheran College

Loewe and Henrichs Wedding at Zion Lutheran

William Loewe and Miss Leona Henrichs were married at Zion's Lutheran Church on Monday afternoon with Rev. A. H. Falkenberg officiating. Witnesses included Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Spies and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Kloesel. The groom is an industrious Breslau man and the bride a popular Witting area young woman.

William Loewe Leona Henrichs Zion’s Lutheran Church A. H. Falkenberg Alvin Spies Joseph C. Kloesel Breslau Witting

Baursville School Big Day Draws Crowd and Fun

A Sunday Baursville School event drew a large crowd for an outdoor picnic and entertainment. Activities included foot races wheel barrow races pole vaulting and a basketball game. The PTA served lunch while Rice cakes were auctioned by County Judge August W Janszen as auctioneer. R J C Vogt led the school orchestra.

Baursville School Parent-Teacher Association August W. Janszen

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. Miculka

Mrs. Mary Miculka of this city received a pretty surprise party Thursday evening March 19 for her 68th birthday. A delicious supper was enjoyed and those present wished her many happy returns of the natal day.

Mary Miculka

Mr and Mrs Lee Jarosek Visit Schulenburg

Mr and Mrs Lee Jarosek were recent visitors in Schulenburg.

Lee Jarosek Schulenburg

Ed Kolar and Family Visit in Schulenburg

Mr. Ed Kolar and his family visited Schulenburg for a day last week, stopping to tour local sites and meet residents. The outing highlighted community ties and friendly exchanges during their visit.

Ed Kolar Schulenburg

Mr and Mrs Ed Kolar Visit Nixon With Baby

Mr and Mrs Ed Kolar and their infant traveled to Nixon last Thursday.

Ed Kolar Nixon

Red Cross Reaches Relief Fund Goal

The American Red Cross campaign for ten million dollars to aid drought stricken areas reached ten million five thousand dollars. In addition, six hundred twenty one carloads of foodstuffs were donated for distribution to residents in the affected districts.

American Red Cross Red Cross

Trustee Election in Moulton School District

An election will be held in Moulton on Saturday, April 4, to elect four trustees for the Moulton Independent School District. Superintendent W. E. Smith is appointed manager of the election. Expiring terms belong to J. T. Jaeggli, Frank J. Wagoner, Ed Boehm and Ad Vana.

Moulton Moulton Independent School District W. E. Smith J.T. Jaeggli Frank J. Wagoner Ed. Boehm Ad. Vana

Party at Mladenka Home Delights Guests

Johnnie Mladenka hosted a Friday evening party at his parents home Mr and Mrs John Mladenka. The popular game of dance provided entertainment. Evelyn Pustejovsky had the high girls score Warne Schodde led the boys Beran took the booby prize. Refreshments included cakes sandwiches cocoa and jello. All enjoyed a delightful time.

Johnnie Mladenka John Mladenka Evelyn Pustejovsky Warne Schodde Emil Beran

Did You Know World News Snippets From 1933

A Chicago world’s fair is planned for 1933. Unemployment in the United States tops six million. The U S population grows by about 138 people per hour.

United States

Bohnenkamp and Jaluska Visit Cuero on Business

G. J. Bohnenkamp and Emil J. Jaluska were in Cuero Tuesday on business, meeting local merchants and discussing trade opportunities.

G. J. Bohnenkamp Emil J. Jaluska Cuero

Meyer Family Weekend in San Antonio

Mr and Mrs Ed Meyer and their daughter Joyce spent Sunday in San Antonio enjoying a short outing and leisure time together.

Ed. Meyer Miss Joyce San Antonio

Henry Etlinger Visits Moulton for Business

Henry Etlinger of Yoakum traveled to Moulton on Monday to pursue business matters and meetings.

Henry Etlinger Yoakum Moulton

A Poor Married Man at Evergreen School in Moulton

The Evergreen School presents the play A Poor Married Man at the school auditorium in Moulton this Thursday March 26 at 7 45 PM. Proceeds benefit the Moulton Parent-Teacher Association. Admission 15 25 cents.

The Evergeen School Moulton Parent-Teacher Association

Komensky Schoolhouse Trustee Election Set for April 4

Truste election at Komensky Schoolhouse scheduled Saturday April 4 with two trustees to be chosen. Polls will open from 1 to 6 PM. Board of Trustees announces details for voters.

Komensky Board of Trustees

C P L Manager A B Sawyers Visits Moulton

A B Sawyers district manager for Central Power and Light Company based in Cuero was in Moulton on Tuesday.

A. B. Sawyers Cuero The Central Power & Light Company Moulton

Advertising columns guide the economic purchaser

A housekeeper who makes buying decisions consults this week's home paper, the Moulton Eagle, to scan the advertisement pages before making purchases. The note highlights how ads influence shopping choices and consumer behavior in a local context.

Moulton Eagle

Shiner Residents Visit Moulton on Tuesday

Louis Trautwein Edgar Merrem O Dittmar William Zappe and Wylie Nenatt all of Shiner were in Moulton Tuesday.

Louis Trautwein Edgar Merrem

Havel Family Return From San Angelo Visit

John Havel and his daughter Miss Hattie returned Monday after a several day visit in San Angelo. Mrs. Havel remained for a longer stay.

John Havel Hattie San Angelo Mrs. Havel

Four men linked to events across Texas Sundays spans cities

Vince Rehmer Vladik Boehm Roy Kotzebue and Eugene Anders were in College Station Austin Cameron and other places Sunday.

Vince Rehmer Vladik Boehm Roy Kotzebue Eugene Anders College Station Austin Cameron

Local residents Hobnob in Houston Visit

W. H. Pundt and son R. B. Papacek with Edwin Pundt and Radie Mueller of Moulton and Roger Arnold of Yoakum spent Sunday in Houston for a brief social outing.

W. H. Pundt and Son R. B. Papacek Edwin Pundt Radie Mueller Moulton Roger Arnold Yoakum Houston

District Legion Convention Attendance Noted at East Bernard

Mr. Chas. McDonald and family and Mr. Victor Fehrenkamp and family attended the district convention of the American Legion at East Bernard Sunday with Ed. Woehler also present.

Chas. McDonald Victor Fehrenkamp Ed. Woehler The American Legion East Bernard

Wiring Causes Blaze in Yoakum Home

Fire started by defective wiring destroyed the home of R. E. May in Yoakum yesterday. Damage was estimated at 5,000 dollars.

Yoakum R. E. May

Mrs Arnim and Daughters Visit Ed Kolar and Head to Yoakum

Mrs E J Arnim and her daughter Mrs Victor Woorster along with Mrs B H Cordes of Houston visited the Ed Kolar home. They then traveled to Yoakum where Mrs Cordes will reside with her daughter Mrs Henry Etlinger for a period.

E. J. Arnim Victor Woorster B. H. Cordes Houston Ed. Kolar Yoakum Cordes Henry Etlinger

Readers urged to renew subscriptions before year-end

The note asks readers with lapsed subscriptions to settle accounts promptly as the mailing list will be revised for the new year. Prompt renewal is appreciated and delays are discouraged.

Pioneer Resident Mary Bohuslav Dies at Shiner

Mrs. Mary Bohuslav mother of Joe Bohuslav dies at daughter Mrs. Mat Antrich home near Shiner on March 16. Funeral held at home with burial in Shiner Catholic cemetery beside husband J. J. Bohuslav who died June 6, 1916. Survivors include five children, ten grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren.services conducted by Rev. Netardus. Born in Bohemia she arrived in Texas in 1852 and lived in Praha Novohrad Moulton and Shiner.

J. J. Bohuslav Joe Bohuslav Mat Antrich Shiner Shiner Catholic Netardus John Kloesel Frank Kloesel Jno. Kloe

First Cotton Fabric Road in Texas Shows Promise

The world’s first cotton fabric road in Texas remains sound after one year of use. It costs about 2000 dollars per mile versus over 4000 for asphalt, and if durability holds, unbleached cotton canvas could expand as a road base despite the need for two more years of testing.

Texas

Community Marks Mrs. Mueller Birthday With Notable Gathering

Relatives and friends gathered Sunday at the Mueller home southeast of town to celebrate the 67th birthday of Mrs. H F Mueller. Refreshments were served and attendees enjoyed a pleasant time.

H. F. Mueller

Evergreen schoolhouse hosts large crowd for three act comedy

A big audience enjoyed A Poor Married Man at the Evergreen schoolhouse on Thursday evening March 19. The Henkhaus community produced the play under teachers Mrs. Charles Chovanetz and Miss Wray Borrer.

Evergreen Schoolhouse Henkhaus Charles Chovanetz Wray Borrer Evergreen School Milton Riske Louis Michalec Charley Seifert Edward Darilek Trump Bessie Darilek Annie Horak Elsie Kurtz Louis Niebuhr Aline Anton Billimek August W. Janszen Hallettsville Charles Chovanets

Bohemian Play At Komensky School Draws Crowd

The Bohemian play Ferda Sefem by the Moulton Dramatic Club was staged Sunday evening at the Komensky schoolhouse. Director Emil Darilek and Frank Mares led the production with performers Tom V. Tousek Jim Brom Miss Emily Kubena Tom Tousek Jr Mrs Ed Novosad Edward Darilek Frank Simper Jr and Emil J Jalufka. Special songs featured by Mares Dari lek and several Tousek family members. The Komensky School Band conducted by Emil Vogt also performed.

Ferda Sefem Komensky Moulton Tom V. Tousek Jim Brom Emily Kubena Tom Tousek, Jr Ed Novosad Edward Darilek Frank Simper, Jr Emil J. Jalufka Frank Mares A. J. Darilek Tom Tousek Komensky School Emil Vogt

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Choral Club Moulton P.T. A Lavaca Boy Loewe-Henrichs R.J. C. Vogt Chicago State Bank Cotton Fabric Road Merchants State Bank Itexas Community Bank
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