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Newspaper

Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1931

Page

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Zimmermann Dies From Auto Crash Near Moulton

Charles Zimmermann died at Shiner hospital at 12 10 Monday from injuries after a Sunday night automobile crash near Sulphur Park Swimming Pool. Otto Schreiber and Mrs Schreiber suffered bruises. their son had a fractured leg. Mrs Zimmermann was uninjured. The sedan rolled three times. Funeral held at Ad Mueller home with Lutheran Cemetery interment at Witting. Born July 10 1907 he was 23 years 10 months 1 day old. married Hattie Mueller October 18 1928. survivors include widow a daughter his father six brothers and four sisters.

Charles Zimmermann Moulton Shiner Hospital Sulphur Park Otto Schreiber Zimmermann Ad. Mueller Henkhaus Witting A. H. Falkenberg Hattie Mueller Ernst Zimmermann Henry August Ernst Emil Willie Otto Zimmermann Bruno Lockstedt Otto Lockstedt Ernest Stock Lillian Zimmermann

Memorial For Baylor Held In LaGrange

Memorial week in Fayette county honored Judge R E B Baylor pioneer settler. Pat Neff former Texas governor spoke about Baylor and his foundation work. He noted the first church west of the Trinity river and two Fayette county schools Auteraville college and Mission college. Judge Mansfield reflected on pioneer settlers and Captain Dawson's men in the Mexican War.

Mission College Baylor College Washington County Mansfield Dawson San Antonio Mexico Mier

Hallettsville Bans Hiring Married Women Teachers

Hallettsville voters decide not to hire any new married women teachers while keeping current staff. The school board confirms two current vacancies a home economics instructor and an additional teacher to be added to the faculty.

Hallettsville

Celebrate Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Elster

Mr. and Mrs. August Elster celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on May 7 at their home south of town. He is 75 and she 67. they have seven children, 21 grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

August Elster Elster A. J. Elster F. P. Raab Moulton R. B. McConnell Flatonia Frank Fishbeck Ludwig F. Heinrich Carl P. Guthier Josephine Elster Damon

Moulton P. T. A. Plans May 15 Meeting

The Moulton Parent-Teacher Association will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday May 15 at the school auditorium. The program centers on Music Observing National Music Week with a talk or musical program by the music committee and an annual report. First and Second Grades will present a short program at 3 PM.

Moulton Parent-Teacher Association Music Committee Hermann Park Moulton Parent-Teacher Association Parent- Teacher Association

Decoration Services At Witting Cemetery Sunday

The Eagle announces Decoration Services at Witting cemetery on Sunday May 17 starting 1 30 P M Speakers include County Judge August W Jansgen County Clerk J F Bozka County Attorney Paul H Fertsch and Rev A H Falkenberg Lunch and coffee will follow the services.

Witting Cemetery August W. Jansgen J. F. Bozka Paul H. Fertsch A. H. Falkenberg

Press Association Meets At San Angelo

The Texas Press Association holds its annual convention in San Angelo on June 11 18 and 18 with Governor Ross Sterling as principal speaker at the banquet Thursday evening June 11 at the St Angelus Hotel. Other prominent speakers will address the convention.

The Texas Press Association San Angelo Ross Sterling St Angelus Hotel

Dean Word of Seguin in Moultan Sunday

Seguin resident Dean Word traveled to Moultan on Sunday for an unlisted event with local interest. No other details are provided about purpose or outcomes.

Dean Word Seguin

Falkenberg Wachtendorf and Kaase To Hallettsville Visit

The trio Rev. A. H. Falkenberg Henry Wachtendorf and F. C. Kaase were scheduled to travel to Hallettsville on Monday for a church or community engagement.

A. H. Falkenberg Henry Wachtendorf F. C. Kaase Hallettsville

Geier-Merrem Post Annual Barbecue Draws Guests

Geier-Merrem Post No. 392 American Legion held its annual barbecue in the Jaeggli pasture near town on Sunday May 10. Legionnaires, Ladies' Auxiliary and guests enjoyed the meal and music by the Geier-Merrem Post American Legion Band. After dinner a Dutch Girl quilt, made by the Ladies' Auxiliary, sold to the highest bidder, Sergeant Mirch of Gonzales acting as auctioneer, for 10.50.

Geier-Merrem Post No American Legion Jaeggli Legionaires Ladies’ Auxiliary Geier-Merrem Post American Legion Sergeant Mirch Gonzales

Birthday Celebrations for Harvey Wagner

Harvey Wagner son of Mr and Mrs Ad Wagner entertained a party of relatives and friends on Saturday May 9 to celebrate his 5th birthday anniversary. Delicious refreshments were served.

Harvey Wagner Ad. Wagner

Dorothy Jaeggli’s Twelfth Birthday Party Noted

Dorothy Jean Jaeggli celebrated her twelfth birthday after school with a party hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. J T Jaeggli. Guests enjoyed cake sandwiches candy and soda water during the gathering.

Dorothy Jean Jaeggli J.T. Jaeggli

Baursville School Closes 1930 81 Graduation Exercises

The Baursville school wrapped up the 1930 81 session with exercises on Tuesday. County Superintendent Frank Schoppe County Clerk J F Bozka of Hallettsville and Rev A H Falkenberg of Moulton spoke. Nine pupils received graduation certificates.

Baursville Frank Schoppe J. F. Bozka Hallettsville A. H. Falkenberg Moulton

Dickson School Closes Term Amid Reelection News

Dickson school ended a successful term on May 2. Teachers Jerome Kocian and Edwin Richter have been reelected for next year.

Dickson Jerome Kocian Edwin Richter

Arnim in San Antonio Early Week Visit

Ed O. Arnim spent the first part of the week in San Antonio for meetings and engagements. He attended events tied to local business and civic affairs and prepared for upcoming commitments in the region.

O. Arnim San Antonio

Bergfeld Family Visits Seguin Home Folks

Mr. W. A. Bergfeld and family traveled to Seguin to visit relatives and friends on Sunday.

Local visitors from Flatonia and San Marcos visit kin in Texas towns

Mrs. Joel Etlinger and Mrs. Lee Jarosek visited in Flatonia on Friday. Miss Theodora Jaeggli of San Marcos visited home folks in Moulton on Saturday.

Joel Etlinger Lee Jarosek Flatonia

Mr and Mrs John Mladenka Visit Houston Relative

Mr and Mrs John Mladenka spent last weekend in Houston visiting Mr Charles Mladenka and family.

John Mladenka Houston Charles Mladenka

Steinmenno Family Visits Editor in Schulenburg

Mr and Mrs Wm Steinmenno and their sons Edwin and William Earl of Schulenburg visited the editor’s home Monday evening.

Edwin and William Earl Schulenburg

Visitors From Texas Families Spend Evening With Cimrhanzl

Mrs. Tom Payne and children of Fort Worth Mrs. C E Nesista and children of San Antonio and Mrs W J Janecek of Shiner visited in the home of J P Cimrhanzl Monday. They are sisters to Mrs Cimrhanzel.

Tom Payne K't.Worth C. E. Nesista San Antonio W. J. Janecek Shiner J. P. Cimerhanzl Cimrhanzel

Local families visit John Miadenka home Sunday

Ed Ermis of Kansas City Missouri Mrs Fred Ermis of San Antonio Mrs Ad Benes of Yoakum Mr August Miadenka and family and Mr Fred C Krause and family of Shiner visited in the home of Mr and Mrs John Miadenka Sunday.

Ed. Ermis Kansas City Missouri Fred Ermis San Antonio Ad. Benes Yoakum August Miadenka Fred C. Krause Shiner John Miadenka

Contract for Topping Highway 109 Awarded

The State Highway Commission awarded an American Paving Company contract worth 356 183 dollars for 21.8 miles of concrete paving from Highway 72 at Yoakum through Shiner Moulton to the Lavaca Fayette county line on Highway 109. Work will start soon and, when finished, Moulton and Shiner gain their first all weather road with wider links to Flatonia Yoakum Hochheim and the Old Spanish Trail. Local towns urge extension to Smithville to draw tourist traffic and benefit the area.

The State Highway Commission Yoakum Shiner Moulton Lavaca-Fayette County American Paving Company Moulton and Shiner Flatonia Hochheim Smithville North Texas

Sulphur Park Pool Opens Season With Crowd and Barbecue

The Sulphur Park Swimming Pool near Henkhaus opened for the season last Sunday with a large crowd. Jake Kurtz owner and manager served barbecue and accessories. Music by Patek's band of Shiner accompanied the event. The Shiner Moulton Gun Club also opened its season Sunday.

Sulphur Park Henkhaus Jake Kurtz

Baursville School Board Elects Faculty

The Baursville school board elected teachers for next year. Isaac P. Midkoff and his wife from Normangee along with Miss Mary Belle Davis were named. Miss Dwais has served Baursville for two years.

Baursville Isaac P. Midkoff Normangee Mary Belle Davis Dwais Baursville School

Yoakum Motorcade Schedules Visit to Moulton Friday

The Yoakum motorcade will visit Moulton Friday afternoon at 4 15 to advertise the annual Tom Tom celebration in Yoakum on May 29 and 30.

Baptism in Zion's Lutheran Church Near Moulton

Eugene Otto, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Zimmermann, was baptized at Zion's Lutheran Church Saturday afternoon with Rev. A. H. Falkenberg officiating. Sponsors were Emil Zimmermann, Mrs. Erna Zirmann and Wm. Zimmermann.

Eugene Otto Otto Zimmermann Near Moulton Zion's Lutheran Church A. H. Falkenberg Emil Zimmermann Erna Ziramann Wm. Zimmermann

Weimar Family Visit as McDonald Is Re-elected

Prof. McDonald and his Weimar family visited Moulton on Sunday. He has been re-elected as superintendent of the Weimar school for the next three years.

McDonald Weimar Moulton

Moulton trio and relatives visit in San Antonio

Mr C F Knape with Clarence and Winnie of Moulton and Mrs Leon Schoenig of LaGrange spent last weekend in San Antonio visiting Mr and Mrs Clif ford C Perkins and Misses Mildred and Mabel Knape. Mabel accompanied them home to spend the week.

C. F. Knape Clarence Winnie Moulton Leon Schoenig LaGrange San Antonio Clifford C, Perkins Mildred Mabel Knape Mabel

Bridge Club Hostess Delights Members With Bridge Day

On May 7 the Bridge Club enjoyed an afternoon with Miss Adela Knesek as hostess. Seven Bridge games produced first prize high score for Mrs. Frank Biehunko Jr who received a peach colored hand embroidered gown. Guest Mrs. Elizabeth Quebedeaux earned high score among guests and won Lily of the Valley toilet water. Refreshments included sandwiches moulded golden glow salad pink and white angel food cake crackers and coffee.

Bridge Club Adela Knesek Frank Biehunko, Jr Elizabeth Quebedeaux

Bergfeld Visits Houston This Week

W. A. Bergfeld is in Houston this week for engagements related to his business interests. Details on the schedule and participants were not provided in the readable text.

W. A. Bergfeld Houston

Defeat of the Highway Bond Proposal

The Texas House defeated a resolution to submit a constitutional amendment for a state highway bond issue, signaling the measure is effectively dead this session. Rep Beck of Fort Worth flipped to no and moved to reconsider. critics say the legislature usurped the people’s decision and ignored voters’ clear interest. The Galveston News.

House Beck Fort Worth Galveston News

Baccalaureate Sermon Here Next Sunday

Rev. Anders of Seguin will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class in the school auditorium Sunday. He holds an M A from Rice Institute in Houston and comes highly recommended as a speaker. The public is cordially invited to attend.

Anders of Seguin Anders Rice Institute Houston

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