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Newspaper

Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1931

Page

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Moulton P T A Holds Regular Meeting

The Moulton Parent-Teacher Association held its last regular meeting of the year on Friday May 15 in the school auditorium. A Music Week program was presented and roll call noted each member’s favorite song. Reports by department chairmen covered dental and medical examinations of students and attendance statistics. Mrs George von Lienen was elected president for the next year with Mrs F C Smith declining the office.

Moulton Parent-Teacher Association O. A. Darilek F. F. Heger Ehlinger F. C. Smith George von Lienen

Four-act comedy Dr. Jim draws large Baursville crowd

The Baursville Student Council staged the four act comedy Dr. Jim at the Baursville schoolhouse on Thursday night May 14. Miss Mary Belle Davis directed the production and the receipts totaled over 30 dollars.

Dr. Jim Baursville Mary Belle Davis

Births Reported in Local News

Birth announcements list several newborns: a boy to Horace Carruth and wife on May 17. a girl to Adolph Pilat and wife on May 16 named Dorothy. a boy to Louis Konarik and wife on May 2 named Stanley. a boy to Charles Tykal and wife on May 18 named Alvin. a 70 pound girl to Ernest J. Mace and wife on May 18 named Rose Nell. a boy to Eddie and wife on May 17 named Willie Edward.

Horace Carruth Adolph Pilat Dorothy Louis Konarik Stanley Charles Tykal Alvin Ernest J. Mace Rose Nell Rose Nell; In To Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Illie Edward

Byrd and Laas Wed in Moulton Justice Court

Alton Byrd and Miss Annie Laas of near Moulton were married in Justice of the Peace A J Derilek's office Monday afternoon. Judge Darilek officiated.

Alton Byrd Annie Laas Moulton Justice of the Peace A. J. Derilek Darilek

Baccalaureate Services Held Here Sunday

A sizable audience attended the baccalaureate services at the Moulton school auditorium Sunday evening for the graduating class. Rev. H. F. Anders of Seguin delivered a sermon urging faith in God, self, and fellowman as keys to success. The program included scripture, songs, offertory violin solo, and benediction.

Moulton School H. F. Anders Seguin A. H. Falkenberg Ciekita High School H. F. Ander

Yoakum Motorcade Tours Moulton for Tomato Festival

The Yoakum motorcade visited Moulton Friday afternoon to advertise the annual Tom-Tom celebration on May 29 and 30. Henry Etlinger urged Moulton residents to attend the Yoakum event and join the festivities.

Decoration Day Public Cemetery Program Moulton May 31

Decoration Day program at Public Cemetery in Moulton scheduled for Sunday May 31 at 9 30 A M The program includes opening with America In Flanders Field Memorial Address by Prof C W McDonald Invocation by Rev A H Falkenberg and Miss Winnie Knape Hon Robert Lee Bobbit Overture Grand Religious Fantasia by American Legion Band Memorial Day by Edward Henry Fehrenkamp Song Star Spangled Banner Brief Address by New Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts Rev A H Falkenberg In the Sweet Eye and Bye by American Legion Band Geier Merrem Post No 392

Decoration Day Public Cemetery Moulton

Commencement Exercises at Moulton High May 21

Commencement exercises of the Moulton High School will be held in the school auditorium May 21 at 8 P M. Hon George E Lennert of La Grange will deliver the address. There are seven graduates: Evelyn Pustejovsky Edith Cal cote Ethel Stella Beran Winnie Knape Leonard Casey Clifton Koester and Emil Beran. Leonard Casey is salutatorian and Ethel Stella Beran is valedictorian.

Moulton High School George E. Lennert la Grange Evelyn Pustejovsky Edith Calcote Ethel Stella Beran Winnie Knape Leonard Casey Clifton Koester Emil Beran

Mrs Ed Boehm Sr and Mrs Valenta Visit in Shiner

Mrs. Ed Boehm Sr and Mrs. R Valenta visited in Shiner on Sunday.

Ed. Boehm, Sr R. Valenta Shiner

Members of the 42 Club Meet with Mrs Smith

The 42 Club members gathered Thursday afternoon with Mrs. F. C. Smith for several games. Mrs. Anton Kolar and Mrs. Vince Reh tied for high score with Mrs. Kolar winning a green crystal flower bowl while Mrs. Otho Casey received a green crystal pickle dish as second prize. Ice cream with strawberries and cake were served.

F. C. Smith Anton Kolar Vince Rehmet

Mr and Mrs Vince Rehmer Visit in San Antonio

Mr and Mrs Vince Rehmer visited in San Antonio on Tuesday and Wednesday. They traveled to the city for a short social visit and returned home afterward.

Vince Rehmer San Antonio

Miss Mildred Cluck and Miss Clara Lee Visit Fehrenkamps

Miss Mildred Cluck and Miss Clara Lee of Austin visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred F. Fehrenkamp last weekend.

Mildred Cluck Clara Lee Austin Fred F. Fehrenkamp

Wagneres Attend State Bankers Convention in San Angelo

Mr and Mrs F J Wagner attended the annual convention of the State Bankers Association in San Angelo last week.

F. J. Wagner State Bankers’ Association San Angelo

Fehrenkamp Family Trip Spans San Antonio Visit

Mr and Mrs V Fehrenkamp Colleen FT Fehrenkamp and Oscar Arnim were in San Antonio Friday and Saturday for a short outing.

Mikulenka and Eilert Wed at Lutheran Parsonage

E. J. Mikulenka and Miss Bir Mae Eilert were married at the Lutheran parsonage in Moulton at 8 oclock Tuesday morning. Rev. A H Falkenberg officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs W F Eilert of Moulton and the groom lives in Yoakum where he works as an automobile salesman.

E. J. Mikulenka Birdie Mae Eilert Moulton A. H. Falkenberg W. F. Eilert Yoakum

Reischl Returns to Europe After Months Abroad

M. Reischl went back to Europe last week after spending months in the area visiting his children and handling business matters.

M. Reischl Europe

Darileks Attend Texas Dental Association Convention

Dr. and Mrs. Oscar A. Darilek have returned from Houston where they attended the Texas Dental Association annual convention.

Oscar A. Darilek Houston The Texas Dental Association

Mrs Valenta Birthday Brings Local Visitors

Mrs C H McGill and her Gonzales daughter Mrs Rudy Ve lenta and Mrs Holchak of Shiner visited Wednesday for Mrs R Valenta's birthday event.

C. H. McGill Gonzales Rudy Velenta Holchak Shiner R. Valenta

Jaeggli Family Visits Dr Gillette in Austin

Mr and Mrs Edwin A Jaeggli and relatives visited Dr S J Gillette in Austin Sunday. The Jaeggli party included Mrs Sam Jaeggli Mrs Rud Jaeggli Mrs James D Gray and Mrs H L Zschappel and son.

Edwin A. Jaeggli Sam Jaeggli Rud, Jaeggli James D. Gray H. L. Zschappel and Son S.J. Gillette Austin

Local gathering includes San Antonio and LaGrange residents

Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Perkins Miss Mildred Knape and Robert Philips of San Antonio along with Mr. and Mrs. Leon C. Schoenig of LaGrange visited the F. F. Knape home on Sunday. Miss Mabel, who had stayed with her parents all week, returned to San Antonio Sunday night.

Baptist Students Erect Monument for Dr J M Carroll

The Baptist Academy San Marcos dedicates a memorial to founder and first president Dr J M Carroll. The unveiling occurs at 6 30 PM May 28 with public invitation. Carroll died January 10 1931 and was buried January 12 in San Antonio.

The Baptist Academy San Marcos J. M. Carroll Carroll San Antonio

Senior Party at Knape Home Hosts Dancing Games

Miss Winnie Knape entertained classmates and friends with a dance party Thursday at her parents O. F. and Mrs. Knape home. Guests wrote in the hostess school day book and played table games followed by cake sandwiches olives and iced tea. Miss Mabel Knape assisted.

Winnie Knape O. F

Seguin Couple Guests Of Local Lutheran Leaders

Rev. and Mrs. H. F. Ander of Seguin were guests of Rev. and Mrs. A. H. Falkenberg. Ander spoke to the Lutheran Sunday School on Sunday morning.

H. F. Ander Seguin A. H. Falkenberg Rev Ander Lutheran Sunday School

Miss Mary Belle Davis Re elected for Next School Session

Miss Mary Belle Davis a teaching staff member at Boursville school left for home in Houston Friday after being re elected for the next school session.

Mary Belle Davis Boursville School Houston Miss Davis

Moulton PTA Financial Statement Highlighted in The Eagle

The Eagle this week publishes the financial statement of the Moulton Parent-Teacher Association. It notes the PTA ladies are capable and diligent financiers.

The Moulton Parent-Teacher Association Eagle

Mueller 80th Birthday Celebration Honored Guests

Mr and Mrs H F Mueller hosted relatives and friends Thursday of last week for Mr Mueller's 80th birthday anniversary with gracious hospitality and refreshments served.

H. F. Mueller Mr. Mueller

Fehrenkamp relatives attend Gus Thiele funeral

Mr and Mrs Louis Fehrenkamp Mr and Mrs Henry Fehrenkamp Mr and Mrs Victor Fehrenkamp Mr and Mrs F T Fehrenkamp Mr and Mrs Fred F Fehrenkamp Mrs Erna Kotzebue Mrs Ed Boehm Sr and Mrs Elo Fehrenkamp attended the funeral of Gus Thiele in Yoakum Thursday afternoon.

Louis Fehrenkamp Henry Fehrenkamp Victor Fehrenkamp F. T. Fehrenkamp Fred F. Fehrenkamp Erna Kotzebue Ed. Boehm Elo Fehrenkamp Gus Thiele Yoakum

New Produce Store Opens About June 1

Edwin A. Jaeggli prepares to open a new produce store around June 1 in a roomy West First Street building opposite the Louis Pietsch Service Station. He is known locally from Rud Jaeggli and Bro, until their partnership dissolved recently, and the Eagle wishes him success.

Edwin A. Jaeggli West First Street Louis Pietsch Mr. Jaeggli Rud, Jaeggli & Bro The Eagle

Seniors Have Dinner At Moulton High Soirée

Mrs. J. T. Jaeggis and daughter Miss Annie Laurie hosted the seniors of Moulton High School for a well arranged dinner after tennis on the town court. The blue and white colors framed the table with a center of sweet peas. The menu included fried chicken creamed peas potatoes fruit salads ham hot biscuits iced tea ice cream and cake.

J. T. Jaeggis Annie Laurie Moulton High School

Girl Fractures Arm In Rural Fall

Gladys Zimmermann five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Zimmermann living several miles south of Moulton fell from a delivery cart Sunday while playing with other children and sustained a fracture of an arm Surgical aid was promptly given and she is doing nicely.

Gladys Zimmermann Emil Zimmermann Moulton

Beets Grow Big at Moulton Farm Exhibition

Ed Boehm's Sons showcased three giant beets at a local exhibition. One beet tipped the beam at 80 pounds while the other two weighed 26 pounds each. The produce was grown by Joe Culak of Moulton area, located several miles west.

Ed. Boehm Joe Culak Moulton

Moulton Farmer Mutual Aid Holds Annual Meeting

The Moulton Farmer Mutual Aid Association will hold its annual meeting at the Farmers and Merchants State Bank on Saturday May 30 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.

Moulton Farmer Mutual Aid Association Farmers & Merchants State Bank

Prominent Farmer John Ducho Dies at 66 in Moulton

John Ducho a respected farmer near Moulton died at his home Tuesday May 12 after a six month illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 4 PM with burial in Moulton Catholic cemetery officiated by Rev. Joseph Kepp. Pallbearers included A. J. Elster Rud A. Haas Albert Schoenfeld John F. Fishbeck Edmund Nitchmann and Frank Marko. He was 66 years old, born April 15 1865 in Europe. He came to Texas over 40 years ago and is survived by his widow four children John Jr Joe Frank Ducho and Mrs Jim Rosenauer of Moulton one brother Albert Ducho and one sister Mrs Frank Raab of Nursery.

John Ducho Moulton Moulton Catholic Joseph Kepp A. J. Elster Rud. A. Haas Albert Schoenfeld John. F. Fishbeck Edmund Nitchmann Frank Marko Ducho Europe Texas John, Jr Joe Frank Ducho Jim Rosenauer Albert Ducbho Frank Raab Nursery

Wenske and Johnson Married at Flatonia Court House

Herman Wenske wed Miss Irene Johnson at the Flatonia court house with Justice F J Fojtik presiding. The couple, both youths from local families, will reside in Moulton where Wenske works as a mechanic.

Herman Wenske Irene Johnson Flatonia Justice of the Peace F. J. Fojtik Paul Wenske Moulton Louis Johnson Wenske

Ford Show Arrives In Moulton By Local Dealer Group

A Ford show organized by the Moulton Motor Company displayed sixteen Ford trucks and commercial cars in the town on Tuesday morning. The caravan arrived around 9 o clock and stayed for about an hour, drawing notable attention from spectators.

Moulton Moulton Motor Company Ford

Mueller Bros Move To New Front Street Location

Mueller Bros Walter and John, hardware dealers, have moved to a new location adjoining J. T. Jaeggli on Front Street and invite customers and friends to visit.

Mueller Bros Walter John J. T. Jaeggli Front Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Moulton P.T.A Byrd-Laas Annie Laurie Jaeggli Yoakum Motorcade America Flanders Field C. W. McDonald Robert Lee Bobbit American Legion Edward Henry Fehrenkamp Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Mikulenka-Eilert State Bank OF Baptist Senior Party Mabel Knape Wenske-Johnson Ford Show Merchants State Bank Moulton, Texas
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