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Newspaper

Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1929

Page

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Moulton Chamber Elects Officers for Second Year

The annual meeting at the American Legion Hall named Smith Leazar as president and Victor Fehrenkamp as vice president. Vladik Boehm became secretary, E C Fehrenkamp treasurer, with a nine member board including Dietschke Mladenko Reischl Eininger F T Fehrenkamp Elo Fehrenkamp and Vladik Boehm. The group, formed a year ago, promotes town upbuilding and invites new members to join.

Moulton Chamber of Commerce American Legion Hall Smith Leazar Victor Fehrenkamp Vladik Boehm E. C. Fehrenkamp J. A. Dietschke John Mladenko Stanis Reischl Joe Eininger F. T. Fehrenkamp Elo Fehrenkamp Moulton Eagle Chamber of Commerce

Birthday Dance Honors Buck Johnson In Old Moulton

A surprise birthday dance for Buck Johnson drew a large crowd and lively celebration in Old Moulton. Relatives and neighbors gathered at Ed Culak’s home, with refreshments served as the party marked Mrs Culak’s birthday and other local notices. Miss Addie Lou Simmons has left Cluies school for Corsicana. Mrs Joe Albrecht and children returned from Shiner visit. Maggie.

Buck Johnson Addie Lou Simmons Cluies Corsicana Joe Albrecht Shiner Ed. Culak

Yoakum couple visits Moulton on Saturday

Mr. and Mrs. William Schmidt of Yoakum were in Moulton Saturday for a short outing and local errands.

William Schmidt Yoakum Moulton

John Jones Spends Sunday at Vince Reh Meet Home

John Jones of San Antonio spent Sunday at the Vince Reh meet home, reflecting on a quiet weekend and local life in the community venue.

John Jones San Antonio Vince Rehmet

Alvin Family Visits Charles Wagner Home Sunday

Mr. Joe Wagner and family of Alvin visited at the Charles Wagner home Sunday.

Joe Wagner Alvin Charles Wagner

Message of interest to every person in the community

A notice on page three of this week’s Moulton Eagle urges all residents to read an important message addressed to men women and children in the community. The appeal emphasizes civic involvement and informs readers where to find the full message.

Moulton Eagle

LaGrange Nurses Training School Graduation

Handel Hall in LaGrange overflowed with relatives and friends for the LaGrange Nurses' Training School graduation on May 10. Miss Hilda Roitsch Miss Janacek and Miss Lydia Umlang received diplomas from Dr. R E Moss while Superintendent W W Few gave the oration.

Handel Hall LaGrange LaGrange Nurses’ Training School F. J. Guenther Hilda Roitsch Janacek Lydia Umlang R. E. Moss W. W LaGrange Public Lora Ponton A. J. Woehl

Decoration Day Services at Moulton Cemetery

Memorial ceremonies are planned for Sunday May 26 1929 at 9 AM at Moulton Public Cemetery under Geier Merrem Post No 392 American Legion. The full program will be published in next week’s columns.

Moulton Public Cemetery Geier-Merrem American Legion

Class Play by Molton Public Schools Evening Show

The Senior Class of the Moul ton Public Schools with help from high school students presents the class play High Flyers a 3 act comedy drama at the school auditorium Friday night May 17 at 8 oclock. The public is invited to attend.

Moulton Public Schools

Elster and Heinrichs Vacation Stop in Ganado and Damon

Mr A J Elster and family and Mr and Mrs Ludwig F Heinrich spent last Thursday and Friday in Ganado and Damon enjoying a short trip with relatives and neighbors traveling together.

A. J. Elster Ludwig F. Heinrich Ganado and Damon

Pietschs in San Antonio Consult Heart Specialist

Mr and Mrs Fred Pietsch traveled to San Antonio early this week where Mrs Pietsch consulted a heart specialist for medical evaluation and care.

Fred Pietsch San Antonio

Birthday anniversaries celebrated by Selzer home crowd

A merry throng gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Albert Selzer Monday evening to honor the birthdays of Mrs. Selzer, Ed Hirsch, Herbert Elster, and Henry Wenske. The group enjoyed games and refreshments in a delightful evening.

Albert Selzer Selzer Ed. Hirsch Herbert Elster Henry Wenske

Cooperative effort a way to community betterment

The piece urges collective action to improve the town, stressing that shared prosperity benefits individuals. It links higher property values and lower taxes to cooperative work among residents, merchants, bankers, and professionals, affirming mutual dependency within the community circle.

Vladik Miculka Visits His Mother in San Antonio

Vladik Miculka of San Antonio visited his mother Mrs. M Miculka on Sunday.

Vladik Miculka San Antonio M. Miculka

Postmaster Ott and family visit Hoyer home

Postmaster W. J. Ott and his Cuero family visited the H. D. Hoyer residence during the early days of the week, sharing time with neighbors and friends.

W. J. Ott Cuero H. D. Hoyer

Krause Family Visit From Dallas Reported

Mr and Mrs August Krause Jr of Dallas visited his parents Mr and Mrs August Krause Sr last weekend.

August Krause, Jr Dallas August Krause, Sr

McMasters and Arnold Visit R B Papacek Home

Mr and Mrs G L McMaster of Yoakum and R M Arnold of San Antonio visited the R B Papacek home last week in a social gathering that highlighted local ties and regional travel connections.

G L. McMaster Yoakum R. M. Arnold San Antonio R. B. Papacek

Davis Whites Visit Moulton Guests Of Merrem Family

Mr and Mrs Davis White of San Antonio spent Sunday in Moulton as guests of Mrs Leona Merrem and her son Malvin.

Davis White San Antonio Moulton Sunday Leona Merrem Malvin

Beaumont Couple and Balhorns Visit in Moulton

Mr and Mrs Ray Humphreys of Beaumont and Alfred Balhorn of Rockdale were in Moulton Sunday visiting Mrs Josephine Balhorn.

Ray Humphreys Beaumont Alfred Balhorn Rockdale Moulton Josephine Balhorn

Bucek family visits San Antonio relatives this weekend

Mr. John Bucek and his family of San Antonio spent Saturday and Sunday visiting at the homes of Mrs. F. J. Knesek and Mr. Edwin Knesek, sharing a weekend in the area.

John Bucek San Antonio F. J. Knesek Edwin Knesek

Dorothy Jaeggli Celebrates Birthday Anniversary

Dorothy Jean Jaeggli, daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Jaeggli, entertained numerous friends Saturday afternoon for her birthday anniversary. Games were played and refreshments served.

Dorothy Jean Jaeggli J. T. Jaeggli

Mr and Mrs Mladenka Return From Houston Visit

Mr and Mrs John Mladenka came back Monday after visiting their son Charles Mladenka and family in Houston.

John Mladenka Houston Charles Mladenka

Mr Frank J Wagner Family Headed to Texas Meeting

Mr Frank J Wagner and family left for Houston and Galveston on Sunday to attend a meeting of the State Bankers Association in Galveston.

Frank J. Wagner Houston Galveston State Bankers’ Association

Rain Benefit Aids Cops and Corn Across Region

A light rain fell Sunday and Monday aiding police efforts and especially corn crops. The total precipitation reached 2.38 inches. More rain fell on Wednesday, continuing the wet pattern across the area.

Condition of G Knape Improves Slightly

There is but little improvement in the condition of G Knape father of O I Knape of Moulton who has been ill at his home in Schulenburg for several months.

G. Knape O. I’. Knape Moulton Schulenburg

Hull Family Returns From Pleasant Trip

Mrs Tom Hull and son Guy Mrs Ann Gray Walter and Georgia Mae Hull and Miss Addie Lou Simmons have returned from an enjoyable trip to Linton and Corpus Christi.

Tom Hull Guy Ann Gray Walter Georgia Mae Hull Addie Lou Simmons Linton Corpus Christi

Mrs Krause Undergoes Surgery in LaGrange Hospital

Mrs Charles Krause of Flatonia underwent a surgical operation at LaGrange Hospital Friday. Former resident of Moulton, she has many friends who wish her a speedy recovery.

Charles Krause Flatonia LaGrange Hospital Krause Moulton

Parish to Present Car to Rev. Joseph Kopp

F L Filipp tells The Eagle the St Joseph Parish plans to gift a new automobile to Rev Joseph Kopp in appreciation of his service. He is held in high esteem by parishioners and people of all creeds for his work.

F. L. Filipp The Eagle St. Joseph Parish Rev Joseph Kopp Kopp

Moulton ISD voters approve maintenance tax plan

A school tax election in the Moulton Independent School District produced a 114 vote yes to 72 votes against result. The tax would not exceed 50 percent on the $10 valuation and current rate stands at 25 cents per $100. Election officers included William Hillmer presiding judge and judges John Freytag and Lee Bunting with clerks F W Hans and Albert Pustejovsky.

Moulton Independent School District William Hillmer John Freytag Lee Bunting F. W. Hans Albert Pustejovsky

Lutheran Frauen Verein appoints committees at May meeting

The Baursville Lutheran Frauen Verein met at Luther Hall on Wednesday May 8. Committees were named for decorating membership sick and new member Rud Brueggmann. Next meeting set for June 5 at Luther Hall with hostesses Mrs Kaase and Mrs Joseph Butschek.

R.J.C. Vogt Otto Vogt H. F. Mueller BE. Bowe Rud. Brueggmann Luther Hall F. ©. Kaase Joseph F. Butschek

Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein Holds May Meeting

The regular meeting of the Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein was held at the hall on Thursday May 9 Committees were appointed for Sick Membership Flowers and Serving with names of volunteers listed. Thursday June 6.

Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein William Hillmer Fred Wilks George von Lienen G. J. Bohnenkamp W. K. Richter A. H. Falkenberg Louis Pietsch

Moulton PTA Buys Books for School Library

The Moulton Parent-Teacher Association ordered $200 in books for the school library. The Moulton Public Schools will close the 1928 29 scholastic session on Friday May 81.

Moulton Parent-Teacher Association

Legion Receives German War Relics Boxed At Camp Mubry

Geier Merrem Post No. 392 commander Ed Woehler received from the Adjutant General's Department in Austin a box of German war trophies. The items include a machine gun tripod ammunition box seven bayonets two bayonet saws eight rifles two sabers one saber knot two helmets one canteen one lantern a 150 mm shell one belt filling box two large projectiles one small projectile six buckets Gott Mit Uns fifty Helmkokarden.

Woehler Geier-Merrem American Legion Adjutant General’s Department Camp Mubry Austin

PTA Elects Officers at Moulton Meeting

The Moulton Parent Teacher Association elected officers at a Friday session. President is Mrs J T Jaeggli. first vice president Mrs W A Bergfeld. second vice president Mrs Ed Boehm Jr.. recording secretary Mrs W E Smith. corresponding secretary Miss Ernestine Megenthaler. treasurer Miss Bernice Knape. publicity chairman Mrs F J Wagner.

Moulton Parent Teacher Association F.lows J. T. Jaeggli W.A. Bergfeld Ed. Boehm,Jr W. E. Smith Ernestine Megenthaler Bernice Knape F. J. Wagner

Benjamine D. Schodde Dies in East Palestine Meat Market Leader

Benjamine D. Schodde, brother of Henry Schodde, died May 1 in East Palestine Ohio. For 46 years he ran a meat market and was a leading local businessman. Survived by wife four children three brothers and two sisters. Born in Germany 67 years ago, emigrated to the United States in 1880 and settled in East Palestine.

Benjamine D. Schodde Henry Schodde East Palestine Ohio Mr. Schodde Germany United States Est Palestine

Forty Two Club Meeting Recap

Mrs Vine Rehmet hosted the Forty-Two Club last Tuesday. Mrs F P Raab won first prize and Miss Adela Knesek won second prize. The next gathering will be with Mrs Raab.

Vine Rehmet F. P. Raab Adela Knesek

Notable Local Mentions in Rosenberg Sun

Joe Heger and his sons Joe and Henry, along with Otto Kosler and Albert Selzer, are named in a Rosenberg Sun item, indicating a community interest or event involving these individuals.

Joe Heger Joe and Henry Otto Kosler Albert Selzer Rosenberg

Janssens and families visit Hallettsville Tuesday

Mr and Mrs J L Janssen Mrs Emil Jaroszewski and sons and Mrs Fred Pietsch were seen in Hallettsville on Tuesday.

J. L. Janssen Emil Jaroszewski and Sons Fred Pietsch Hallettsville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Old Moulton of Modern Business State Bank OF O. Buescher Dickson Green Geo. von Lienen Anita Richter John Lewis Jaegels College Station Lutheran Frauen Verein Th Baursville Lutheran Frauen Verein Legion P. A Farmers & Merchants State Bank Community Bank
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