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Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1932

Page

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Moulton Senior Class Stages Thrilling Play The Call of Youth

The Moulton Public Schools senior class presented The Call of Youth last Friday night to a large audience. The three act drama drew hearty applause after each act and featured Irene and Marion plus a long cast list led by Eileen Lyndon and Avery Peyton. Mrs. W. E. Smith directed the production with the Moulton Juvenile Orchestra performing. receipts totaled $40.

Moulton Public Schools Irene Marion Eileen MayBelle Cooper Anita Grunwald Avery Peyton Johnnie Mladenko Belinda Mammy Margaret Woodly Quebedeaux Hester Moore Avery Myrtle Kolar Mr. Lyndon Hileen Edward Bevan Dr. Lang Lyndon’s Elmer Car Riske Tom Griswold Daniel Darilek Eileen Lyndon Virginia Bergfeld Lydia Koone Alice Anders Amanda Annie Laurie Jaeggli Lulu Joyce Meyer Robert Ollie Meiserschlaeger Anita

Akron Passes Near Moulton

The United States dirigible Akron en route from Lakehurst to the Pacific coast passed south of Moulton at 6 15 P M Monday afternoon. News of the craft drew hundreds to streets and highways as the giant air liner, the largest ever built, flew at a low altitude estimated at 45 miles per hour.

United States Lakehurst Pacific Coast Moulton

Witting School Graduates Six This Year

The Witting school closed its fiftieth scholastic session on May 4 with six graduates Leona A. Winkler Iola E. Schindler Lillie I. Jurecek Norma L. Krueger Rudolph A. Schoenfeld and Elmer O. Schoenvogel. A large crowd attended the anniversary celebration on Sunday.

Witting School Leona A. Winkler Iola E. Schindler Lillie I. Jurecek Norma L. Krueger Rudolph A. Schoenfeld Elmer O. Schoenvogel

Hopkins Will Address Graduating Class

State Senator W. K. Hopkins of Gonzales will address the graduating class of Moulton High School on Thursday night May 26 in the school auditorium. He is expected to deliver an able speech to a large audience.

W. K. Hopkins Gonzales Moulton High School Senator Hopkins

California Delegation Backs Garner for Nomination

California instructed its delegates to the national Democratic convention to vote for John N. Garner for the presidential nomination, aligning state support with the former vice president.

California John N. Garner

Cascade Cavern Opens Near San Antonio Attraction Grows

San Antonio and Boerne leaders opened Cascade Cavern on the Fredericksburg road May 1 with Dr. Frank Ernest Nicholson leading exploration. More than 1,100 visited opening day as lights reveal enhanced features and plans push it as a major Texas playground along the Old Spanish Trail and Pan American Highway.

San Antonio Texas H. H Ochs South Texas Boerne Chamber of Commerce Army United States Ray Leeman Cascade Cavern

Memorial Services at Moulton Public Cemetery May 22

Annual Decoration Day services will be held Sunday morning May 22 at the Moulton Public cemetery under Geier-Merrem Post No 392 auspices. The Eagle will announce the program next week.

Moulton Public Cemetery Geier-Merrem Post Eagle

Moulton Eagles Rally Past Columbus Red Birds

Moulton Eagles defeated Columbus Red Birds 6 to 4 in a high scoring contest. Striebeck Dari lek and Tolbert collected three base hits while Tolbert drove in runs and stole bases. Ruhmann earned the win with 12 strikeouts as Moulton advances to face the Flatonia Wildcats at Sulphur Park on Sunday May 15.

Striebeck Darilek Tolbert Ruhmann Cordes Meiserschlaeger W. Casey Columbus Moulton Walston Ricks L. Casey Mueller Thompson Eagles Flatonia Wildcats Sulphur Park Columbus Red Birds Eagle Stump Meiserschlaeger Red Birds Eagles AB Lichey AB Franke Ef Wheeler Sf Tucker Tormert Perry P Gunderlach Hastedt Mehrens Oewenewe

Mrs Henry Etlinger and Mrs Edmund Etlinger Visit

Mrs Henry Etlinger and Mrs Edmund Etlinger of Yoakum were in Moulton to visit Mrs Ed Kolar during a trip last week.

Henry Etlinger Edmund Etlinger Yoakum Moulton Ed. Kolar

Miss Bessie Biehunko Visits Moulton Parents

Miss Bessie Biehunko of San Antonio spent last weekend in Moulton visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Biehunko Sr indicating family ties in the area and a social visit during a rural Texas weekend.

Bessie Biehunko San Antonio Moulton Frank Biehunko

Local Visit From Krause and Shandera Families

Mr. Fred C. Krause and family of Shiner and Mr. Ed Shandera and family of Yoakum visited in the John Mladenka home here Sunday.

Fred C. Krause Shiner Ed Shandera Yoakum John Mladenka

Mrs Jaeggli and family visit San Antonio

Mrs. J T Jaeggli and her children Annie Laurie Dorothy Jean and James traveled to San Antonio for a weekend visit accompanied by Mrs. O F Knape and Ethel Mary Boehm.

J.T. Jaeggli Annie Laurie Dorothy Jean James O. F. Knape Ethel Mary Boehm San Antonio

Tax collector candidate in Lavaca county greets voters in Moulton

L A Weatherly of Yoakum, vying for Lavaca county tax collector, visited Moulton last Thursday to mingle with voters and discuss issues.

L. A. Weatherly Yoakum Lavaca County Moulton

Attorneys Devall and Fertsch Interview Voters in Lavaca County

Attorneys Sam S. Devall and Charles Fertsch visited Moulton on legal business. Devall interviewed voters to gauge support for his candidacy for Lavaca County representative in the Texas Legislature, with July primaries approaching.

Sam S. Devall Charles Fertsch Hallettsville Moulton Mr. Devall Lavaca County Austin

Committees Report Successful Drives In Moulton ISD Meeting

The Moulton Independent School District board schedules a May 16 meeting to discuss hiring a vocational agricultural teacher. A fire department membership drive reports strong progress with new member enrollments and funds to cover sending the chief and two delegates to the Texas state convention in Austin next month.

Board of Trustees Moulton Independent School District A.J. Darilek A. H. Falkenberg Frank Biehunko, Jr Oscar A. Darilek William Miculka R. B. Papacek Fred F. Fehrenkamp Austin Henry Fehrenkamp Arnold Freytag O.F. Knape

Sulphur Park Pool Opens for 1932 Season Sunday

The Sulphur Park Swimming Pool will open on Sunday May 15 for the 1932 season. Owner and manager Jake Kurz says barbecue will be served and eminent speakers will address the gathering.

Jake Kurz

Timber Wolves Rally Past Baursville 8 to 7 in Baursville

Culak Timber Wolves edged Baursville 8 to 7 on Baursville field in a tight baseball contest. Wolf hitters sparked late offense while Baursville hurler battled through to keep the game close.

Culak Timber Wolves Baursville

Fehrenkamp Family Travels to Shiner for Ida Colleen

Mr. Victor Fehrenkamp and family motored to Shiner Sunday to obtain Ida Colleen who had spent the week there with relatives.

Victor Fehrenkamp Shiner Ida Colleen

Senior class play Under Blue Skies drawn good crowd in Flatonia

Several from Moulton attended the senior class play Under Blue Skies in Flatonia Tuesday evening. They report a good play and a large attendance.

Moulton Flatonia

Miss Anita Richter Visits San Marcos Parents

Miss Anita Richter, a student at Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos, spent last weekend visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Richter.

Anita Richter Texas State Teachers College San Marcos Postmister W. K. Richter

Gonzales and Shiner Visitors Pay Sunday Call

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. McGill of Gonzales Mr. Rud Valenta and family of Shiner and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Valenta and family of Sweet Home visited Mrs. R. Valenta here Sunday.

Miss Emily Darilek Re-elected To Brown School Session

Miss Emily Darilek returns from Hallettsville where she taught at Brown School. She has taught there for several years and has been re-elected for the ensuing session.

Emily Darilek Hallettsville Brown School Darilek

Cline Visit in Moulton Highlights San Antonio Ties

Dr. and Mrs. Leon Cline of San Antonio spent Friday in Moulton. Dr. Cline, connected with the Rees Optical Company, also made a pleasant call at The Eagle.

Leon Cline San Antonio Moulton Cline Rees Optical Company

Mrs Richter and Jaeggli Visit in Brenham

Mrs W K Richter and daughter Miss Anita with Mrs Rud Jaeggli traveled to Brenham on Saturday. Mrs Jaeggli will stay several weeks with her daughter Mrs H L Zschappel.

W. K. Richter Anita Rud. Jaeggli Brenham

Klobedans Reports Terrace Benefit in Heavy Rain

Albert Klobedans of Moulton Route 1 called at The Eagle office to advance subscription figures. He said the terraces proved their worth during the recent heavy rainfall, holding back water and preventing soil erosion.

Albert Klobedans Moulton Route 1 Eagle Office Klobedans

Auto Crash Near LaGrange Leaves Five Hurt

Mr and Mrs G J Bohnenkamp and Miss Remah Cone sustained bruises when their car was struck and rolled over by another vehicle on the highway about twelve miles east of LaGrange. They were returning from College Station. All are recovering nicely. Bohnenkamp's car was badly damaged.

G. J. Bohnenkamp Remah Cone LaGrange College Station Bohnenkamp

Fifteen Candidates for Commissioner in Lavaca County

Fifteen candidates have announced for Lavaca County commissioner seats. Shiner and Moulton field five each, Hallettsville has four, and one candidate runs from Precincts 4 and 5.

Lavaca County Shiner and Moulton Hallettsville

Third Grade Picnic at Fehrenkamp Pasture

Third grade pupils from Moulton Public Schools enjoyed a Friday picnic in F T Fehrenkamp's pasture. Teachers Miss Marie Garner Miss Re mah Cone Mrs Henry Fehrenkamp and Mrs Emil Papacek accompanied the students. Refreshments included wieners bread pickles marshmallows and soda water.

Moulton F. T. Fehrenkamp Marie Garner Remah Cone Henry Fehrenkamp Emil Papacek

Final Moulton PTA meeting set at schoolhouse

The final Moulton Parent-Teacher Association meeting will be held at the schoolhouse at 3 40 P M Friday May 18. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and all members are urged to attend.

Moulton Parent-Teacher Association

Harvey Wagner Celebrates Sixth Birthday Anniversary

Harvey Adolf Wagner, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Wagner of Moulton, observed his sixth birthday anniversary Saturday. Attendees enjoyed refreshments and a pleasant gathering.

Harvey Adolf A. A. Wagner Moulton

Dickson School Reelects Two Teachers for Next Term

The Dickson school completed another successful session as both teachers Mr. Jerome Kocian and Mr. Edwin Richter were re elected for the upcoming term.

Dickson Jerome Kocian Edwin Richter

Street Dance Benefit Planned for Legion Post

A street dance is announced for Thursday night May 19 in Shiner to benefit Kolar Stanek Post No 201 American Legion. A large attendance is anticipated.

Shiner Kolar-Stanek American Legion

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Maxine Bergfeld James Jaeggli Johnnie Counts Lorena Ruth Smith Mither Moulton Juvenile Orchestra Akron Hopkins Garner Merchants State Bank Moumton, Texas Community Bank Memorial Services Moulton Eagles Wallop Moulton P.T.A Dickson School
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