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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1924
Page
1
The piece laments blasphemous slang among youths and cites slot machines as a concern for Molton parents. It also highlights rapid electric light expansion in Moulton with plant upgrades and new engines. It endorses removing auto license fees in favor of a gasoline road tax based on usage.
Henry Schmeltekopf aged 60 died at home near Kyle Sunday March 16 after a several months illness. Burial was in Ashland Cemetery the next day. He was survived by his widow and nine children. He was the father of William Schmeltekopf who married Ella Krueger of Moulton on January 16.
A March 17 report in the Houston Chronicle notes a straw vote in Brazoria County on whether to finish dipping or accept a federal quarantine. Results favored cleanup with 1832 votes to 1084 for quarantine.
The Mothers Club of Nickel School voted to purchase a piano with no delay in delivery. School children now enjoy morning exercises again, and both teachers and pupils thank the club for the gift.
John Mang arrived Saturday morning from Montevideo Uruguay where he had gone for months to manage his brother Andres Mang’s estate following his death last summer. The holdings include an iron works valued at 100 000 pesos and several parcels of real estate. Mang praised Montevideo as the most beautiful city he had seen noting granite paving marble floors and steps and ample work and contented inhabitants. He expressed strong satisfaction with the trip.
Moulton High School will present a picture show Vaudeville and dances at the Opera House Monday March 31 at 8 p m. The program includes a high quality film vocal selections dances and other numbers A popularity contest awards two prizes proceeds go to the school An invitation to attend to support the school and enjoy an evening.
Elimination in declamation at Moulton school auditorium last Thursday selected entrants for the inter scholastic league meet to be held in Hallettsville Friday and Saturday. Winners include Robbie Lou Manning junior girl Oscar Raab boy Bernice Knape senior girl Alexander Brunkenhofer senior boy. Debating representatives are Sidonia Hruska Estelle Janszen girls and Oscar Arnim Johnnie Bie hunko boys.
Mrs. John Brunkenhoefer entertained the 42 Club last Friday afternoon with three tables of play in seven games. Mrs. Erich Brunkenhoefer won the prize a aluminum syrup pitcher while Mrs. Vinc Rehmer took the booby a small Easter basket. Refreshments included chicken salad olives crackers potato chips cake and coffee.
The M Club held its first open meeting at the school auditorium on Tuesday March 11 with active and honorary members present. Active members received their letters and the program featured talks by Prof. T N Powell and Mr and Mrs J T Jaeggi on the club’s benefits.
Next Sunday morning at 10 30 German services in Baursville and English services at 7 30 p m. Miss Grace Preston returned Monday from Falfurrias where she visited her sister Mrs D C Holmes. Miss Marian Guenther of San Antonio visited her parents Dr and Mrs J G Guenther here over the weekend. Mrs Anna Moellenberndt returned Saturday from La Grange Carmine and Giddings. Mrs August G Kotzebue and children after several weeks in the city returned to West Columbia.
Misses Lydia and Etta Koester, teachers at Kyle, spent last weekend visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Koester.
Miss Hertha Foeh departed Friday for New Orleans to spend several months visiting her sisters Mrs. J. T. Smallwood and Mrs. K. F. Daniel.
Mr. J. W. Nachlinger and family of Taylor visited Mrs. Bohnenkamp in Moulton on Sunday. They spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Bohnenkamp and other relatives, with Mrs. Bohnenkamp accompanying them to Taylor for a week-long stay.
The Hallettsville event Saturday crownings list Senior Spelling winners Moulton Louis Knesek and Erwart Raab first. Ella Balusek and Milada Berkenhoff second. Nannie Chapman and Margaret Moreland third. Junior winners include Lucile Sommerlatte and Shannon Kelly first. Anita Strattmann and Edna Janssen second. Vy sherad Joseph Shilbar and Josephine Srubar third. Sub Junior top finishers are Lillie Schneider and Elizabeth Pfennig er first. Mildred Zander and Lassie Hernandez second. Vernon Obergoner and O K Williams third.
Mrs F J Wagner received a telegram from Springerton Illinois announcing the death of her father J V Musgrave which occurred Monday. The funeral was held at Springerton Wednesday. Musgrave aged 68 is survived by five children. The Eagle extends sympathy to the bereaved.
The Bridge Club met with Mrs. J. T. Jaegels on Tuesday. Mrs. George Mehner won high score. The next meeting is planned with Mrs. Otho Casey on Tuesday April 8.
W L Tooley, former resident of Moulton and founder of the First State Bank of Moulton, died by suicide in El Paso last Thursday. Ill health cited as cause. He was about 50, survived by wife and two children.
R Stotzenberger left Monday for a business trip in San Antonio.
The Lavaca county grand jury met in Hallettsville and adjourned Thursday afternoon after returning eleven indictments five felonies and six misdemeanors. Emil Gieptner of Novohrad and George Baur of Moulton served on the inquisitorial board. Moulton residents listed for petit jury duty include G J Bohnenkamp Rudolf Papacek Gus Kaiser Frank Raab Konstant Rehmer Ed Boehm Emil Janszen and William H Schodde.
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