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Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1934

Page

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Cooking School to Offer Free Lectures May 31 and June 1

Women of Moulton will be accorded a course of free lectures on food preservation and serving at Koester's Hall on Thursday May 31 and Friday June 1. The program runs 2:30 to 5 p.m. with Myrtle Turney in charge. Central Power and Light Company sponsors through J B Wilson. attendance prizes planned.

Moulton Koester’s Central Power and Light Company J. B. Wilson Myrtle Turney

Baccalaureate Service At Shiner

Baccalaureate services for the graduating class of Shiner public schools were held at City Hall Sunday evening. Rev. O A Meyer of Weimar delivered the address. Thirty five will graduate at Shiner this year.

Shiner City Hall O. A. Meyer Weimar

Baursville School Picnic Nets 151.28 In Revenue

The Baursville School picnic on Sunday May 6 cleared 151.28. The planned May 10 dance was postponed due to rain.

Baursville

Oldest West Texan Dies in San Angelo

Guadalupe Rodrigues aged 104, reputedly West Texas oldest resident, died in San Angelo this morning. The death is reported as a local obituary with no further details available.

San Angelo Guadalupe Rodrigues West Texas

Timberwolves Top Dilworth in Ten Inning 6 5 Victory

The Timberwolves defeated the Dilworth Chargers 6 to 5 in ten innings at Culak Diamond on Sunday. Pitchers were H Vogt V Vogt and Mikes for Timberwolves with Goodwin Baker and Walshak catching for Dilworth. A large crowd attended the game at Mr Joe Papacek’s home field where lunch of sandwiches cakes pies kolaches and lemonade was served.

Timberwolves Dilworth Cagers Culak H. Vogt V. Vogt Mikes Dilworth Goodwin Baker and Walshak Joe Papacek

Komensky School Closes After May 7 Program

Komensky School held its closing program Monday night May 7 featuring students and staff in a sequence of songs, drills, dialogues, and plays culminating with graduation exercises on Tuesday night. The program showcased Primary Folks and 8th 9th graders with performances by Edna Mae Vogt Virgie Mae Wenske Chas McDonald Jr Willie Pavlas Jr Lillian Faltisek Dorothy Barborak Ivan Bohuslav Isa Bel Hinck Nattie Lee Wenske Sylvia Evelyn Kubenka and others. PTA meeting followed with remarks on school funds and plans to reopen in September. reporter notes gratitude to patrons and visitors for their support.

Komensky Dorothy Bratrich Edna MaeVogt Virgie Mae Wenske Lazy Bones Cha Waterfall Sylvia Evelyn Kubenka Ma Nosey Pa Gossip Chas W. McDonald Edith Clayton Irene Wenske Lawrence Hinch Henry Paulus Henry E. Kalich McDonald Prof

Hrnci Seeks Constable in Precinct 6 Primary

Joe Hrnci of Moulton announces candidacy for constable of Precinct No 6 in the Democratic primary in July. He is known to voters and pledges prompt impartial law enforcement, soliciting the vote and support of readers.

Joe Hrnci Moulton The Eagle Hrnci

More Babies Reported Here

Mr and Mrs Henry Butschek east of town welcomed a 104 pound boy on Friday May 11. Mr and Mrs Arthur Schulte near Witting rejoice over a 6 pound girl born Saturday May 12 named Patricia Acn.

Henry Butschek Arthur Schulte Witting Patricia Acn

Donkey Base Ball Draws Large Crowd In Moulton

Enthusiasts from Moulton and nearby areas packed Hermann Park for a donkey baseball game by the Moulton Volunteer Fire Department The lean riders won 11 to 4 All players except pitcher catcher and batter rode donkeys Donkeys supplied by Brown Bros Net profits totaled 25.28 with all local businesses closing for the event.

Moulton and Fats and Leans Moulton Hermann Park Brown Bros Karnes City Fire Department

Mang Announces For Legislature From Gonzales County

Walter Mang, veteran Gonzales county commissioners court member for twelve years, announces as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for representative from Gonzales County. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John Mang of Moulton.

Walter Mang Gonzales County

Dental Meeting Held at Cuero Cuero Gauville Valley meeting

Dr. Oscar A. Darilek of Moulton attended the monthly meeting of the Guadalue Valley Dental Association at Cuero Saturday night. This was the last meeting of the fiscal year.

Oscar A. Darilek Moulton Guadalue Valley Dental Association Cuero

Rainfall Here Benefits Crops

A week of rainfall totaling a little over an inch aided local gardens and fields. Visitors Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Svoboda and their children Elroy and Ilean of Danbury were here to visit relatives last week.

M. F. Svoboda Elroy and Ilean Danbury

San Antonio Weekender Visits Noted In Local Homes

Mr. A. C. Rehmer and family of San Antonio spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. O. Arnim. Henry Bohnenkamp of San Antonio visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Bohnenkamp, the past weekend.

A. C. Rehmer San Antonio Ed. O. Arnim Henry Bohnenkamp G. J. Bohnenkamp

Local Social Soiree Hosts in Danbury Visit

Mr. and Mrs. D. M. White and Mr. E. T. Merrem of San Antonio spent Sunday in the home of Mrs. Leona Merrem. Mrs. Anton Svoboda accompanied her son Miro and his family back to Danbury Tuesday where she will visit for some time.

D. M. White E. T. Merrem San Antonio Leona Merrem Anton Svoboda Miro Danbury

Brenham Fire Department Mark 50th Maifest Anniversary

Mrs R Jaeggli Mrs J D Gray Mr and Mrs Edwin Jaeg gli and Mrs Sam Jaeggli and children attended the 50th anniversary Maifest of the Brenham Fire Department last week. M F Svoboda of Danbury and Rose Svoboda of here attended the funeral of their uncle Jos Svoboda of Floresville Thursday. fd Trojacek accompanied them on the trip.

R. Jaeggli J. D. Gray Edwin Jaeggli Sam Jaeggli Brenham M. F. Svoboda Danbury Rose Svoboda Here Jos, Svoboda Floresville Fd. Trojacek

Mrs Sam Jaeggli and Iva Sue in Yoakum Monday

Mrs Sam Jaeggli and her daughter Iva Sue were in Yoakum on Monday for unknown activities.

Sam Jaeggli Iva Sue Yoakum

Mrs William Hillmer Buried Wednesday in Moulton

Mrs William Hillmer of Moulton died May 14 after months of illness. Funeral from her home and Zion's Lutheran Church followed by interment in Moulton Public Cemetery. Rev A H Falkenberg officiated. She was 64 years old and survived by her husband five daughters, grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and a brother. The Eagle extends sympathy.

William Hillmer Moulton Zion’s Lutheran Church A. H. Falkenberg Old Rugged Cross George von Lienen Lutheran Ladies’ Aid ‘Society Jesus J.t.jaeggli O. F. Knape Emil Pundt W. H. Schodde Henry Wachtendorf G. J. Bohnenkamp F. C. Kaase August Ellinghausen Hillmer Minnie Kuehn Schulenburg Lavaca County Flatonia Oak Grove R. Huebener Alice Ben O. Mueller Roscoe J. W.schindler Marlin H. T. Pitts San Antonio A. W. Stoeckler Winters August Kuehn

Brady Man Heads Legion in Texas

Austin May 14 M J Benefield of Brady an overseas World War sergeant today was commander of the Texas department of American Legion Executive committee yesterday accepted the resignation of L Van Perkins of Cameron and elevated Benefield from commander of the Fifth Texas division to the post Orville H Turner of Brownwood was selected to succeed Benefield

Austin M. J. Benefield Brady Texas Department of American Legion Legion L. van Perkins Cameron Benefield Fifth Texas Orville H. Turner Brownwood

Lavaca County Receives First Cotton Checks In Region

County Agent J. M. Parks announced that 1 100 cotton checks totaling about 30000 dollars have arrived. Lavaca is the first county in this region to receive payments and farmers will be notified when to call for their checks.

J. M. Parks Lavaca

Shower for Bride-Elect Miss Julia Rehmet Given by Mrs Quebedeaux

A Sunday May 13 shower honored bride elect Miss Julia Rehmet with decor by sweet peas gladiola and larkspur. Guests wore yellow corsages and enjoyed a program of readings piano pieces and toasts. Gifts were plentiful and Mrs Elizabeth Quebedeaux hosted with Mrs Mar garet Woodley Quebedeaux assisting.

Julia Rehmet Elizabeth Quebedeaux Margaret Woodiey Quebedeaux Iva Sue Jaeggli Farmers Daughters Margaret Woodley Quebedeaux Virginia King Bergfeld Mary Ann Thompson Mardi Jeanne Greive Ivan Sue Jaeggli Jean Rehmet Edwin Jaeggli Robert Albrecht Sam. Jaeggli Elaine Rehmet

Shiner Paving Project Blocks Main Business District

Several blocks in Shiner's business district are being paved with Uvalde rock asphalt. Local labor is employed to complete the work.

Shiner Lare

Maury Hughes to Speak at Hallettsville Legion Meet

Maury Hughes of Dallas will address the Ninth district American Legion convention in Hallettsville in June. Hughes is a gubernatorial candidate, signaling a political address at the veteran gathering.

Maury Hughes Hallettsville Dallas American Legion Ninth Hughes

Birthday Celebration Hosted by Mrs Valenta

Mrs R Valenta entertained relatives and friends Monday afternoon for her birthday anniversary. Delicious refreshments were served.

San Antonio trip noted for local residents guests

Mr. and Mrs. Reggie Smith along with Mrs. Sam Jaeggli Mrs. Edwin Jaeggli and Mrs. Elizabeth Que bedeaux were in San Antonio last Tuesday for unspecified events.

Reggie Smith Sam Jaeggli Edwin Jaeggli Elizabeth Quebedeaux San Antonio

Decoration Services at Moulton Public Cemetery

Decoration services will be held at the Moulton Public Cemetery on Sunday May 27 starting at 9 A M under the auspices of Geier Merrem Post No 392 American Legion. The public is cordially invited to attend.

Moulton Public Cemetery Geier-Merrem American Legion

Bailey Returns to Texas to Campaign for Senator

Joseph Weldon Bailey of Dallas, congressman at large, returned from Washington last week to begin his campaign for United States senator. Bailey scored a brilliant victory in the 1932 primaries and friends express confidence in his success in forthcoming primaries.

Joseph Weldon Bailey Dallas Washington United States Bailey

Fire Department Benefit Dance at Hermann Park in Moulton

Lovers of poetry of motion and others urged to attend the fire department benefit dance at Hermann Park in Moulton on Saturday May 19. A huge cake weighing 250 to 300 pounds will be cut immediately after the dance.

Fire Department Hermann Park Moulton

Fire at Old Moulton Home Causes Minor Damage

The Hoffmanns home at Old Moulton caught fire Tuesday morning May 8 but neighbors helped extinguish the blaze before major damage. Investigators think a spark from the kitchen flue started the fire.

Virgil Hoffmann Old Moulton

Hunter at Shiner Sunday Program Address

Tom F. Hunter of Wichita Falls, a candidate for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, has accepted an invitation to speak at Shiner Sunday June 17 at a program sponsored by the Shiner American Legion Post.

Tom F. Hunter Wichita Falls Shiner Shiner American Legin Post

Moulton Girl Leads Scotch Group in Pageant

Little Miss Iva Sue Jaeggli of Moulton, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Sam Jaeggli, has been chosen to lead the Scotch Group as part of the Pageant of Nations, a feature of the Yoa kum Tom Tom on Friday June 8.

Iva Sue Jaeggli Sam Jaeggli Moulton

Evergreen Elects Teachers for 1934

The Evergreen school board at Henkhaus re elected Claud V. Jones as principal and Miss Wray Borrer as assistant teacher for the coming scholastic session.

Evergreen School Henkhaus Claud V. Jones Wray Borrer

Peters Brothers Concert Draws Big Local Crowd

Peters Brothers, German concertina artists, performed at Henkhaus Wednesday night last week. A large attendance filled the venue with more than 500 tickets sold, reflecting strong local interest in the accordion duo.

Peters Brothers Germany Henkhaus

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