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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1924
Page
1
The Baptist Young People's Union held a Halloween measuring party at Dr. and Mrs. Sam Jaeggli’s home on Hallowe'en night. Guests paid for each foot and extra inch measured, with prizes for the largest measurements. Proceeds benefit the Old Moulton church.
William Krause and Albert Habernal of Westhoff were in Moulton on business Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Willie J. Nach linger of Taylor are here this week visiting homefolks. Mrs. Joe N. Vrazel and children returned to Yoakam Monday after several days with relatives and friends. Mrs. Vrazel said her husband opened a filling station on Grand Avenue and invites friends to call when in Yoakum.
Willie Grauke and Elsie Schoenfeld were married at St Josephs Church in Moulton Tuesday with Rev Father Joseph Kopp officiating. The reception followed at the bride’s home and a large dinner was enjoyed by guests. He is a hardworking farmer near Gonzales and she is the daughter of Albert and Mrs Schoenfeld of Baursville. The Eagle offers congratulations and wishes for a happy married life.
Mr. Ed Zidek of Floresville and Miss Mary Zavesky daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Zavesky of Culak school community were married at Moulton Catholic church on October 27 with Rev Father Kopp officiating. The Eagle wishes the newlyweds a long married life.
Mrs Oscar Lee Bunting and her children have visited relatives here and returned home to San Antonio on Sunday.
In Moulton the vote totaled 755 with Davis 507, Coolidge 49, La Follette 128 for president while Miriam Ferguson secured 531 for governor and Butte 32 else. An amendment received 47 in favor and 298 against.
The Parent-Teacher Association organizes a school celebration in Moulton, with a 11:00 AM parade from the schoolhouse. Rev. Yelvington of Smithville will give the day’s oration, and a San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway Company representative will speak on soil conservation. Entertainment day and night are planned. all are invited.
The seventh grade class organized a club called W C F. It will meet the second and fourth Friday of each month at 4:00 p m. The first meeting is scheduled for November 14. A big time is hoped for the upcoming picnic. Reporter.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hanzel welcomed a daughter Alice Louise at home on November 3. Theodor Buesing joyfully welcomed a boy born November 38. Jim Pavlicek hosts a son Eugene since November 1. Buck T. McNatt’s home greets a girl named Cleo on November 5. A daughter arrives at Louis Schacher’s home on November 5. The Eagle extends hearty congratulations to all.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Frysak near Moulton on October 27 but died minutes after birth. The Eagle extends sympathy to the family.
The Par ent-Teacher Association hosted the Lyceum Course at the school auditorium on Wednesday night. The National Trio presented the first number along with sketches songs and readings. Admission priced, performances praised, next event set for November 29 featuring instrumental and vocal music and readings.
The Eagle lists subscribers who have made payments since the last report. Names include Herman Chemnitz Cleburne Julius Hajek Flatonia Rud Sehodde Moulton John Ducho Moulton Joe A Boehm Moulton P J Barnec Moulton Emil Grunwald Moulton Anton Culak Dilworth Ed H Pustejovsky Moulton August Hilert Moulton Joe N Vrazel Yoakum Walter Raab Shiner W J Nachlinger Taylor John A Rothbauer Shiner Frank Kubena Moulton Ben Schneider Moulton J W Petrash Moulton Henry Schraer Moulton V Fehrenkamp Moulton Mrs W J Spear Flatonia.
Lavaca county reports 31,563 bales ginned up to October 18, compared with 32,698 a year earlier. Texas totals reach 8,274,508 bales, versus 3,216,108 for the same date last year.
Missionary festival at Boursville Sunday morning at 10 30 with Rev F Walther. German services in Moulton Sunday night at 7 30 by Rev Walther. Annual business meeting postponed to Sunday November 16 at 2 30 p m.
Realty transfers list multiple deeds from Viadik and Ed Boehm to John Raab for 49.68 acres near Oak Grove at 6300 dollars. Halata to Kocian handles 114 acres at Kamensky for 12900. Boehm to Al Kubicek 65 acres near Moulton for 9750. Boehm to Ise Kubicek 65.1 acres near Moulton for 9765. Bertha Novak to Frank Miculka 90 acres near Moulton for 10000. Alzbeta Winzik to John B Hruska 5034 acres Peach Creek for 3. Christian Cook and wife to Anton Svoboda 2.93 acres adjoining Moulton for 3750. Henry Etlinger to Anton Falusek Lots 10 11 12 Block 43 Moulton for 3240.
A wedding was held Wednesday afternoon at the Lutheran church for Eric Gummelt and Ida Kaase with Rev J Holm performing the ceremony. After the service the couple visited the bride’s home for a modest reception. they will reside on the Kaase farm near Oak Grove.
The Forty two club met with Mrs. Erich Brunkenhoefer on Thursday October 30. High scores went to Mrs. Elo Fehrenkamp Miss Lillie Etlinger Mrs. Frank Wagner and Mrs. B B Shore with Mrs. Frank Wagner winning the prize an embroidered center piece in drawing. Mrs. H A Menefee won the booby a handkerchief. Cake sandwiches and coffee were served. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Oscar Anders on November 20.
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