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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1923
Page
1
A showman promotes a picture show with a plea not to miss The Flirt. The Bible Study Class with Mrs. Ed Studeman meets Monday at 3 30 in the afternoon with song prayer roll call scripture quotation devotional Hebrews 2 and lesson study Genesis 5 to 12.
The United States Department of Agriculture on October 25 estimated this year’s cotton output at 10,248,000 bales. Mrs. Ed Balhorn returned last Wednesday from Rockdale. Rev Father Joseph Kop was in Shiner last Wednesday.
Basketball fans can watch four games next week at Moulton High. Nickel vs Moulton High boys and girls play Friday November 9 at 7 p.m. Weimar vs Moulton High boys and girls meet Friday November 16 at 7 p.m. Come out to support the players.
A November 4 dance at Hermann Park Hall drew 87 tickets sold. A subsequent event for married folks only is planned for the evening of November 11 at the same hall.
Christmas cards of all kinds have arrived at The Eagle office and staff will enjoy showing them. Visit at your earliest convenience to see the selections, which are expected to go quickly.
Despite cold weather a sizable crowd attended the Halloween Carnival at the Moulton School on October 31. The event featured spooks, fortune tellers, and balloons with a primary and intermediate program arranged by Mrs. Robbins and others. Highlights included Little Orphan Annie and a Great Surgical Operation with Dr J E Bladworth, ending in a humorous graveyard scene. Hot chocolate and treats fueled the fundraiser, which raised about $50 for the school.
L. Michelson a prominent Gonzales businessman died at his home Sunday morning. Funeral held Monday. He was 60 and survived by his widow and seven children.
Lavaca county reported 82,696 bales ginned before October 18, up from 28,505 at the same date last year. The rest of the item notes David Lloyd George of England visiting, with the saying he came he saw and he went.
The question centers on when President Coolidge will address the nation and what subjects he will cover. Reporters expect details on the time, medium, and key policy areas to be conveyed in the forthcoming message from the White House.
The past week of rain showed streets in Moulton require graveling to improve drainage and accessibility. Local officials consider fixes to prevent water accumulation and potholes after recurring showers.
The exchange notes that gossips are outrun by motor cars as rumors spread quickly. It highlights how chatter is outpaced by rapid transportation and swift public reaction, framing a sharp contrast between idle talk and real movement.
Questioning how many miles of roads could be graveled with the yearly mud tax paid by residents in this section. It frames the financial burden and calls for analysis of road improvement potential.
Rudolph Huff and Emma Reindl were married at the Catholic parsonage with Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating. After a family ceremony and a festive supper, the couple left for a wedding trip to San Antonio and other places before settling on the Janssen farm east of town.
Novosad Hirsch and Miss Selma Hirsch both of near Moulton were wed at the Catholic church Monday morning with Rev. Father Kopp officiating. A large dinner followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Adam Wendel, sister to the bride. The couple left for a bridal trip to Houston and Galveston. The Eagle wishes them happiness.
Gladys Janszen, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs Aug W Janszen, celebrated her birthday last Friday after school entertaining several of her friends. Delicious refreshments were served.
Miss Grace Preston traveled through Shiner between trains. Emil Pesek of Yoakum visited Mouiton on a business run. George Bargmann and family from Yoakum spent Sunday visiting the T. Fehrenkamp home in Mouiton. Mary Tomasko returned to Yoakum after a week with her parents. Mrs. Kate Mehner and Mrs. Herbert Mehner with children visited the Mehner household in Flatonia. Joe Bohuslav’s new store building has material on site and construction will begin soon. Mrs. Oscar Lee Bunting and children returned to San Antonio after visiting here. Mrs. Joe Gerstmann of Burlington and Mrs. F. C. Kaiser of Yoakum were guests of the Fehrenkamps earlier in the week. Samuel Wunderlich and family have moved to Houston for work with the Texas Company.
Henry Reese publisher of the Gonzales Inquirer died at his Gonzales home on November 2 at age 60. He had led the paper for 40 years and was a Lavaca County native born in Hallettsville. He is survived by his widow three children his mother two brothers and two sisters. The Eagle expresses sympathy to the family.
The Forty Two Club held its regular meeting with Mrs. Anton Kolar hosting Tuesday afternoon. Three tables of players competed in six games. prize drawings gave a glass bow to Mrs. Erich Brunkenhoefer and a club pin to Mrs. Anton Greive. Hot chocolate and cake were served, with the next gathering set at Mrs. J. T. Jaeggii's home.
Lonnie Busch and Emma Gloor of Shiner were married Thursday night November 1 at the Lutheran church with Rev. Pfenniger officiating. The couple will honeymoon in Dallas and reside in Shiner.
Sunday School next Sunday at 10 a m. Preaching at 11 a m. B Y P U at 6 30 p m. Preaching at 7 30 p m. Preaching by Rev Horace Lackey of Flatonia. You are invited.
Cotton receipts at Moulton total 8216 bales by Wednesday noon November 7.
The item lists cool weather and various local movements. George Kaiser builds a home bought from J T Thompson. Johnnie Hull visits Houston Galveston. George Beach of Houston visits Hull. Jimmie Weidel leaves for Houston on business. Illness of pastor N A Allen causes no services at Claiss School. Willy Garner of Gonzales visits Clinton Hall. Mrs Hobson Marsee visits relatives. About 1000 pounds of cotton wagon sheet and three sacks stolen from Jim Papaeck last Thursday night. No arrests reported. Jim Weidel returns from Muldoon White Rose. November 5 1928.
Miss Annie Wagner daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Wagner died Friday night after several days illness diphtheria was the cause funeral held at home on Friday afternoon with interment in Moulton Catholic cemetery Rev Father Joseph Kopp conducted rites She is survived by her parents and three brothers The Eagle expresses sympathy to the family in their bereavement.
The American Red Cross announces its annual roll call will start on Armistice Day November 11. The drive aims to recruit volunteers and gather donations to support wartime relief and home front aid.
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