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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1928
Page
1
The essay extols Mothers Day and the mother’s unique role in bringing and guiding sons, noting people honor other mothers while overlooking their own. It emphasizes a mother’s unparalleled care, love, and influence across a lifetime, concluding that mother is the most wonderful of all creations.
Texas reports large pecan crops averaging 30,000,000 pounds in normal years and notes vast sands and gravel reserves fueling construction booms. Brewster and Presidio marbles shine in beauty though rail distance limits export. In 1927 gas pipelines linked hundreds of towns as gas development surged. Scientists claim sunlight boosts health as Texas enjoys clear skies free from smoky chimneys.
The Senior Class presented That’s One on Bill at the school auditorium Friday May 4 to a large appreciative audience. Mrs. W K Smith directed the production and received praise. Cast included Hugo Giesbers Bill Haily Battling Benny Bozo Alfred Krause Henry Dover Ned Collins. Lil Haily Patricia Niles Mab Allen Georgie Mladenko Marguerite Boehm Vivian Riske Rosie Mary Bergfeld Alice von Lienen. A specialty Help I’m Married by Henry Bohnenkamp drew praise. The Moulton Juvenile Orchestra provided music. Receipts were 65 dollars 75 cents.
The editor and family acknowledge an invitation to National Hospital Day at LaGrange Hospital on May 12. Since 1921 May 12 has been set aside for the event when the hospital opens its doors to the public to inspect facilities activities aims and needs.
The body of H H Schultz 44 was found Saturday morning in the turning basin at Corpus Christi. He formerly ran a mercantile business at Witting in this county and is survived by his wife two children his parents three sisters and three brothers. Burial was in Witting cemetery with Rev Rode of Hallettsville officiating. Local notices list numerous visits and movements of residents in surrounding towns.
At Moulton Lodge No. 298 A F and A M held May 2 in the hall. Joe C. Kopecky and William Miculka were raised to Master Mason. Flatonia and Shiner teams each enacted one degree. A luncheon followed. Numerous visitors from Flatonia and Shiner attended.
The Moulton democratic precinct convention met at Central Power and Light Co. office Saturday afternoon. O F Knape presided with vacant precinct chair. Delegates elected to the county convention were Wm Hillmer A J Darilek and F W Hans. Alternates were F J Kubenka Charles Wenske and Joe C Wagner. Delegates instructed to vote for Al Smith for president.
In a Sunday game, Moulton beat Columbus 6 to 2 before a large crowd. Krause allowed six strikeouts for Moulton, while Gundalach and Kerney worked for Columbus. Next Sunday matchups include Moulton at Hallettsville and Schulenburg at LaGrange.
Card expresses sincere thanks to attendees of Decoration Day Services at Witting cemetery. Special gratitude to Rev A H Falkenberg for the sermon Minnie Locke Winnie Knape for readings Minnie Lueke Estella Janszen for vocal duet Moulton Lutheran choir for hymns and the juvenile orchestra of Moulton for music. God be with you till we meet again next year.
A son was born on Monday May 7 to Mr and Mrs Louis A Mig of Moulton. The new baby joins the family with celebrations and well wishes from relatives and friends.
The Kopecky Drug Company donated a Mother's Day candy package to Winnie Knape, winner of a high school essay contest in Moulton. Her essay advances to a grand contest with cash prizes from the King Candy Company of Fort Worth.
The family of Mrs. C. M. Kotzebue expresses sincere thanks to friends and relatives for sympathy kindness and the many beautiful floral offerings during the illness and death of their mother. Her Children.
The Movers Mr Charles Koester and family moved into the H A Menefee bungalow on West Sec ond street last week. Mr Joe Beyer Jr and family occupy the O B Moester cottage on South street. The Koester family has moved from the house recently vacated by the Beyer family.
The honor roll for the fifth six weeks at Moulton Public Schools includes Maurice Havlik first grade Consuelo Puck third grade Daniel Darilek fifth grade and Henry Helweg sixth grade.
Under Mrs. J. T. Jaeggli the Moulton Piano Class will present a musical recital at the school auditorium on Thursday evening May 17 at 8. The public is invited to attend.
Jake Cimerhanzl opened a cafe, a grocery store and a cold drink stand in the Krenek building on Main Street last week. The Eagle wishes Mr. Cimerhanzl success in his new venture.
John Havlik Sr Ludwig Havlik and Mrs Minnie Johnson travelled to Cameron to visit the home of John Y Havlik and his family on Tuesday.
Memorial services are set for Sunday May 20 at Moulton Public Cemetery under Geier Merrem Post No 392 American Legion auspices. The Eagle will publish the program next week.
The Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein met at Luther Hall on May 3. Officers appointed to May committees include Membership Mesdames Ben Mueller Gerhard Mueller and Aug W Janszen. Sick list Mesdames Gus Hiff Hermann Thar and Emil Isiezen. Decorating by Mrs Henry Korster Jr and Misses Hattie Bedans and Leonora Janszen. Next meeting set for May 31 with hostesses Mesdames Ben Mueller John J Mueller Rudi Mueller and Leon Helweg.
Decoration Day services were held at Witting Cemetery on Sunday afternoon. The graves were covered with flowers. The program included a sermon by Rev. A Li Falkenberg, readings by Miss Minnie Lueke and Winnie Knape, a vocal duet by Estella Janezen and Minnie Lueke, selections by the Lutheran choir, and musical numbers by the juvenile orchestra of Moulton. A large crowd attended.
The Eagle notes Geier-Mer rem Post No 392 American Legion has a silver set on exhibition in the show window of A F Kotzebue Drug Co. It is described as a beauty and is available for inquiry on how to obtain it.
A large crowd gathered Sunday afternoon at August Bister’s home south of town to celebrate his 72nd birthday. The event featured games and music, with a delightful afternoon and refreshments served.
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