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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1938
Page
1
About 2,500 people attended memorial services at Moulton Public Cemetery Sunday morning under Geier-Merrem Post No. 892, American Legion. F J Wagner opened the program. Rev. Joseph Kopp gave the invocation. B F Harigel delivered the address.
A collection of sayings from public figures and writers on true greatness. Notable lines include Emerson on independence, Eddy on light in darkness, and Pliny on deeds deserving to be written.
Mrs. J. T. Jaeggli, a piano teacher, attended the National Piano Playing tournament in San Antonio on Saturday. The event, held annually, benefits both teachers and pupils through its competitive format and showcase of talent.
Commencement will be held in the Moulton High School auditorium on Tuesday May 24 at 8 P M. The class includes ten girls and five boys. Paul C Bovther of Hallettsville will deliver the address.
The Moulton Eagle endorses Chas. W. McDonald for a second term as Lavaca County School Superintendent. It highlights his record, frugal management, support for teachers, rural school development, and the $21.85 per child state funds allocation, urging voters to consider his candidacy in the July primary.
Lavaca and Navidad flood survey ordered to study flood control measures. Board of engineers for rivers and harbors approved detailed engineering plans. Work under Col. F. S. Besson United States engineer at Galveston.
The Hochheim Prairie Mutual Fire and Storm Insurance Association held its annual convention with attendees including Rud A. Haas Charles Flessner Henry Sonsel and Emil Grunwald.
Hallettsville Yoakum Shiner and Moulton residents met at Yoakum city hall to back establishing a CCC Camp for Lavaca county soil conservation. J T Jaeggli was elected chairman and Ed Boehm secretary. petitions will seek landowner cooperation and a Texas A and M Soil Conservation Department camp.
Joe C Wagner longtime Lavaca county resident died at his Moulton home Sunday morning at 6 30. The funeral was held Monday at 2 80 o clock from his home with services at Zion s Lutheran Church Rev Ed Jacobs officiating. Interment followed at Moulton Public Cemetery. Survivors include his widow four children and 12 grandchildren. Ben Wagner preceded him in death in 1937.
Baylor University president and former Texas governor Pat M Neff will give the commencement address to Flatonia High School seniors on Tuesday evening May 24.
The Luther League of Zion's Lutheran Church met Tuesday evening May 10. The National Executive Director spoke on Qualifications of a Luther Leaguer. Those attending the convention at Yorktown May 8 gave reports. The meeting adjourned and the group enjoyed a social hour at the Parish Hall.
Baccalaureate services for the senior class will be held in the auditorium Sunday morning. Rev. Joseph Kopp will preach the sermon. The public is invited.
Old Moulton held its second home coming on Sunday May 15 drawing about 1000 attendees from many Texas towns. Rev C A Dickson led services at the Baptist Church with seniors and longtime residents returning. a dinner under oaks followed and an executive committee formed for local appreciation.
The Third Division of the American Legion with five districts including the Ninth will hold a convention in New Braunfels on June 18 and 10. The auxiliary will meet at the same time. A large attendance is anticipated.
Hallettsville report stating Yates M. Hill son of Mr and Mrs Scott M Hill has been named a West Point cadet and will report July 1 for duty. The announcement notes the appointment comes from Hallettsville.
Adolph Niebuhr son of Mr and Mrs Louis A Niebuhr has completed a furlough and returned to Fort Sam Houston. He will depart for the Hawaiian Islands soon.
Sulphur Park opened the 1938 swimming season Sunday with about 8,500 attendees. Moulton performed a concert, and many youths enjoyed swimming in the sulphur water. Politicians Bascom Giles, Reginald F. Bourke, and Herman Seekamp spoke for candidates, while others campaigned for county and precinct offices. Sulphur Park owner Jake Kurtz managed celebration details.
Hallettsville May 11. Herbert Gebauer died here Tuesday after being bitten by a mad dog more than five months ago. He had received the Pasteur treatment, which is said to fail to aid about one in 300 cases. Gebauer was the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Gebauer of the old Kinler section. Funeral services were held at Hallettsville Thursday with relatives from Moulton and Shiner in attendance.
Mr and Mrs George Baur of Galveston Mrs R Pietsch of Wied and Mrs Mery Hauser of Yorktown travel from Iowa to Dubuque to attend graduation at Lutheran Theological College where Johannes Pietsch is in the graduating class. The young minister will be ordained soon.
Rev F O Beck of Yoakum takes the pastorate at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hallettsville. He assumed duties May 12 succeeding the late Rev A Mathis. Rev Anthony F Drozd is assistant pastor.
Mr Richard Loew and his family left Friday for Bloomer Wisconsin to establish their future home. The Eagle will be sent to their address to stay in touch with local happenings as friends offer best wishes.
Mrs. Charles O. Riske departed Sunday for Altadena California to visit her sister Mrs. H J Simank The Eagle wishes her a pleasant journey and a safe return
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