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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1925
Page
1
R B Papacek, merchant, moved his stock into a new brick building by F T Fehrenkamp. The 98 by 50 foot structure features large glass show windows, ample display space, and extensive lighting with awning lights giving a striking night appearance.
The board of equalization composed of John Mladenko Anton Pustejevsky and Hermann Thar was in session Thursday and Friday of last week equalizing tax assessments in the Moulton Independent School District.
The duating class of Moulton schools gathered in the auditorium Sunday for a baccalaureate program. It featured a graduate processional, songs by student duets, a sermon by Rev. S D Lambert of Flatonia, and a benediction by Rev. Holm.
The class play Fifty Fifty was staged Tuesday evening in the Moulton school auditorium. A sizable audience enjoyed the performance as Lydia Holm Mildred Riske Eleanore Petrash Bernice Knape Henry Earl Kotzebue Erwart Kaab Oscar Petrash and Edwin Richter acted under the direction of Miss Price. Receipts totaled about 76 dollars.
Seventeen entrants competed in a roping contest held Sunday afternoon in Tom Shandera’s pasture near Waelder. Calf roping winners were Ben Wagner of Moulton in 7 seconds, John Hill of Waelder in 9 seconds, and Louis Moeller of Moulton in 14? seconds. Goal roping winners were Jack Robison of Waelder in 23 seconds, Henry Wagner of Moulton in 30 seconds, and Ernest Zappé of Moulton in 35 seconds.
A small house on the Tom Picha place several miles south of here burned Friday afternoon of last week. The fire with undetermined origin caused about 1256 in losses. Mr and Mrs Picha sustained painful burns while trying to put out the blaze.
Mrs Elo Fehrenkamp hosted the 42 Club last Thursday. Mrs Elizabeth Quebedeaux won a cut glass sugar bowl and cream pitcher, while Mrs Frank Raab took the booby prize of hair pins. Ice cream and cake were served. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Elizabeth Quebedeaux.
The next meeting of the Moul ton Lutheran Frauen Verein will be held at Luther Hall on Thursday June 4 with hostesses Mrs Fred Wilks Mrs Emil Jaroszewski and Erich Brunkenhoefer assisting.
The Evergreen school at Henk haus ends a successful term with Mrs. George Hamon as principal and Miss Louise Meiners as assistant.
Leon Schoenig manager of Kotzebue Drug Company reports to The Eagle that the 1 cent sale ended last Saturday after a three day run and was a success in every respect. The Parent Teacher Association served supper at the school house Tuesday evening and receipts were about 35 dollars.
The Moulton public school will hold commencement in the school auditorium Friday night May 22. Rev. J. W. Long of San Antonio will deliver the address. Eight graduates are listed: Lydia Holm an Riske, Edna Reischi, Jnice Knape, Erwart Raab, Henry Earl Kotzebue, Oscar Petrash and Edwin Richter.
The Sam and Will Moore Institute honored seniors and faculty with a Wednesday evening party hosted by Prof. and Mrs. B. B. Shore. Bunco was played into the night and Oscar Petrash won the prize for most games. Refreshments of cake and banana ice cream were served.
Waelder high school defeated Moulton 6 to 5 in a closely contested game on Friday afternoon at Waelder diamond. Both teams delivered strong hitting and solid defense in a tense matchup.
Nickel High School pupils presented The Clodhopper at the school auditorium last Friday evening to a large appreciative audience. Receipts totaled over $90.
Mrs L R Vaienta of Mexia visits the Valenta home and guests from Wichita Falls attend a bankers convention in Houston. Bank directors from Shiner and Smithville attend a meeting in Moulton. Birthday party for Lawrence Faltisek celebrated with relatives and refreshments. County officials attend a good roads meeting at Cistern. Clarence Smith, 75, dies in Houston and is buried at Huntsville. Edna High School commencement invite accepted. Jennings Studeman, formerly of Moulton, graduates. Mrs Lucas Rehmer returns from Yoakum where her mother Eliza Etlinger underwent surgery and is recovering well. Louis Meyer and family visit Moulton for Hochheim Prairie Mutual meeting in Shiner.
Kopecky Drug Company under Joe C Kopecky manager busy arranging stock in a new 93 by 25 foot brick building on Front street with plate glass front. The shop presents a citified appearance with awning lights and a mechanical refrigerating fountain. E A Stahmach of Smithville visited the city Sunday.
The Hochheim Prairie Mutual Fire and Storm Insurance Association held its annual convention at Shiner on Monday and Tuesday with ten officers or members named from Moulton including F. J. Butschek and associates John Mang and Emil Grunwald.
Miss Sophie Sykora daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Sykora living just west of town entertained a group of friends on Friday night for her birthday anniversary. Games were played and refreshments were served.
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