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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1924
Page
1
James Carraway aged 98 died at his Leesville home Friday morning. He was one of three men who settled the town in the early 1870s. Surviving with him are O R Downs 95 and J Mahan 91, also residents of Leesville.
L A Meiners sworn statement denies circulating report of Klan membership aimed at harming his race for county commissioner. He declares he is not a member now nor ever. Document sworn April 29 1924 by Notary Public L A Meiners Lavaca County Texas.
A class of four was confirmed in the German language at the Lutheran church Sunday morning with Rev. E. Hannemann officiating. They were Edgar Flessness, Alfred Krause, Selma, and Norma Boening. The English class, numbering thirteen, will be confirmed next Sunday.
Hon T W Whit Davidson lieutenant governor of Texas will address a Yoakum audience on Tuesday May 6 at 7 30 pm at the band stand in support of his gubernatorial candidacy He opposes the Ku Klux Klan and backs law, road maintenance, a self supporting prison system, agricultural aid, and fair labor treatment Judge EB Motis to introduce him at Yoakum This advertisement notes his Farm Labor endorsement and past Senate race against Billy Mayfield.
Examination of English confirmation class is Saturday at 7 30 p m Confirmation and holy communion for the English class are Sunday morning at 10 o clock German services are Sunday night at 7 30 p m.
Precinct conventions will be held at voting boxes across Lavaca county on Saturday May 3 to select delegates to the county convention at Hallettsville. County Chairman D A Paulus names presiding officers for Moulton Oak Grove Witting Moravia Novohrad with listed officials including Dr J G Guenther August Krause E H Gillar J M Hollub Emil Gieptner.
Shiner citizens form a company to sink a test well on the Tassler farm about three miles east of the city. Officers elected include J. C. Blohm president and K. F. Wolters vice president with E. Runk as secretary treasurer. Directors are C. Kurz of San Antonio Peck Welhausen August Rogge Louis Trautwein and E. Runk.
Misses Josephine Blister Tillie Nesse spend last weekend in San Antonio. John Chupik of LaGrange visited Moulton Thursday. Miss Dorothy Pfeil visited Schulen burg early week. Miss Tillie Nesse of Goliad visited the August Elster home. Miss Agnes Kelly returned to San Antonio Sunday as her school term closed. Miss Sophie Krause spent last weekend in Flatonia visiting sister Mrs. William Albrecht.
The couple from Moulton celebrate the birth of a son on Monday April 28. The Eagle offers congratulations to the happy parents and notes the joyful family moment.
Mrs William Albrecht and Mrs Fink of Fiatonia traveled to Moulton last Thursday to be guests at the Charles Krause home for the social visit.
Mrs Henry Koester and Mrs W F Gerdes visited Mr and Mrs D Niemeyer in Shiner last Thursday, sharing time with the hosting couple and local friends during the week.
Mrs. C. S. Johnson and her infant have left for San Antonio after a weeklong visit with her parents Mr and Mrs F Wilks.
Dr. and Mrs. J. G. Guenther and Dr. A. M. Kotzebue attended the Texas State Medical Association convention in San Antonio this week.
A lively tacky party and bazaar at the opera house hosted by the Moulton Parent-Teacher Association featured quirky costumes, readings, songs, health exercises, and a successful article sale. The Ruggles family debuted to humor, with prizes awarded for the tackiest costumes, including a bandana handkerchief and Hoyt’s perfume.
Otto Janszen and Elsie Priilop, eldest son and daughter of local families, married at the bride's home on Tuesday April 22 with Rev. Hesse of LaGrange officiating. They will reside in Moulton and are wished happiness by The Eagle.
A note highlights about 600000 Boy Scouts nationwide. It mentions a 95000 tree peach orchard at Medina Dam and Rhode Island figures then reports Mrs William C Schmelte kopf of Kyle visiting home folk in Schulenburg before leaving.
A daughter named Ruth Elizabeth arrived Thursday May 24 at the home of Rev. and Mrs. A W Weber of Plainview. Mrs. Weber was formerly Miss Clara Hannemann of Moulton and the Eagle extends congratulations.
The column laments lack of a street sprinkler in Moulton and critiques graduation finery and costs. It urges Texas Democrats to attend the May precinct conventions to select delegates for county and state meetings, stressing participation and accountability at the polls and at the bar.
D A Paulus of Hallettsville announces that Lieutenant Governor T W Davidson will address supporters in Moulton Monday May 5 at 10 am weather and roads permitting. The Lavaca County Democratic Executive Committee aims for a large turnout to hear discussion of Texas issues.
Mr Louis Meyer and family and Mr Delbert Rawlings and family from Port Lavaca visited Burg Swiss Alp and Moulton this week for a brief tour.
Schulenburg and Moulton High School baseball teams played an eleven inning game on the local diamond Friday evening with Moulton prevailing 8 to 7. Scoring by innings shows Schulenburg ahead early, then Moulton rallies to win in the final frame. Umpire was W H Pundt.
The May 7 Wednesday night feature at the Moulton picture house is a benefit for the public school. Billy Dove stars in Youth to Youth in the regular Wednesday program with standard admission and refreshments served. Community support urged.
The State Highway Department lists Texas registrations: passenger cars 530,768. commercial cars 41,165. buses 2,761. trailers 1,469. tractors 93. motorcycles 1,670. Lavaca County total registrations amount to 3,851.
The graduating class of the Moulton revool is the largest in history with six girls and ten boys. Rev. Yelvington of Smithville will deliver the baccalaureate sermon on Sunday evening May 11. The class play And Home Came Ted will be staged Tuesday evening May 18. Graduation exercises are set for Friday evening May 16.
Miss Ella Meyer of Swiss Alp has been in Moulton since last week visiting her sister Mrs O F Knape.
Miss Anita Richter arrives back in Caldwell County after concluding a term teaching at Uhlan. Her school closed for the term and she prepares to resume duties locally.
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