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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1925
Page
1
Miss Josephine Strickler 15 receives a Carnegie hero medal and a scholarship not exceeding 1600 dollars. The award honors her brave rescue of a 16 year old girl from drowning at a Yoakum pool three summers ago. She plans to use the funds toward high school graduation at a local senior high school.
A program by second grade pupils will be held at the school house Friday at 3 30 in the afternoon followed by a P T A business meeting.
The Baurs ville Frauen Verein will hold its next meeting in Luther Hall with Mrs. Otto Urban and Mrs. Vine Rehmer on Tuesday, November 17.
Moulton area resident E. J. Bucek, after nineteen years with Yoakum State Bank of Yoakum, resigns as cashier to become treasurer of the Texas State Life Insurance Company in San Antonio. Born in Rome, he gained wide local support for his advancement.
Dr and Mrs J G Guenther left Monday night for Dallas to attend the annual convention of the Texas State Medical Association.
Mr and Mrs John A Brunkenhoefer depart Sunday to establish their future home in San Antonio. Friends extend wishes for happiness and prosperity in the Alamo City.
Mrs. Harry T. Pitts and the baby returned to San Antonio the latter part of last week after a several days visit to her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Hilmer.
Mr and Mrs Anton Katzer of Westhoff arrive as new owners of Moulton City Barber Shop after purchasing it from John Brunkenhoefer. The Eagle welcomes the couple.
The Bearcats beat the All Stars 31 to 21 in Friday night basketball. Another match with the All Stars is scheduled Friday. Also covered are the town girls Gypsies beating the Gyrptes 37 to 24, with lineups listed for both teams. The article describes a Moon Trip sub subscription contest with tribal marks and a fourth grade Thanksgiving program prep.
A summary note lists London street length at 2210 miles, mentions 865000 U S residents owning radio sets and Texas silver production around 500000 dollars yearly, and states the Magnolia Building in Dallas rises 419 feet above basement as Texas tallest.
A petition signed by numerous residents asks Lavaca County Commissioners Court to authorize a $175 000 road bond election in the Moulton District. The election is set for Saturday December 12 with campaign meetings planned at the Farmers and Merchants State Bank Friday at 7 pm and mass meetings in the district to inform voters.
Alfred Hirsch and Katie Luksovsky were married at the Catholic Church in Moulton with Rev. Father Joseph Kopp conducting the ceremony. Hefty crowd attends a reception at Henkhaus Hall that followed the rites as well wishers congratulate the couple.
Texas is the largest state with 265,896 square miles. It ranks fifth in population at 4,663,228. If density matched Ohio, Texas would hold about 87,305,000 people. About 110,000,000 acres can produce crops, with under one third cultivated. Farm crops exceed a billion dollars annually, about eleven percent of U.S. farm crop value. Over half a million telephones are used and 1,250,000 miles of telephone wire traverse the state.
The annual P T A dinner and bazaar held at the Boy Scout Hall last Saturday drew praise for a fine dinner and a mid afternoon lunch. Many useful articles were sold at the bazaar and receipts exceeded $114.
On Armistice Day most schools and nearly all business houses closed for the observance. Some American Legion boys and Boy Scouts attended the Cuero celebration.
News Briefly Told notes Goliad County prepares to place a $400,000 bond issue on the ballot to fund road building projects. The plan aims to improve transportation infrastructure and surface conditions across the county.
Adjutant General Mark McGee resigns effective December 1 and plans to move to Fort Worth to pursue a legal career. His departure prompts a transition in the state military leadership as officials seek a successor.
Taxpaying residents of Houston authorize a 4 million dollar bond issue to fund school improvements. The measure passes amid support from local officials and education advocates hoping to upgrade facilities and programs.
The Standard Oil Company of California will paint town names on the roofs of its warehouses to aid aviators. The plan aims to help pilots navigate by recognizing familiar places from the air and improve safety during flights.
The men who perished in the explosion of the battleship Maine will have their names placed on the monument erected in their memory at Havana.
Mrs Bettie Merimaker aged 77 a grand niece of James Bowie died in San Antonio on Friday. She was a Louisiana native who moved to Texas more than fifty years ago.
Kelly Field Lieutenant R. J. Williams completed a flight from San Antonio to Dallas last week covering 265 miles in 1 hour 20 minutes. His average speed reached 198.75 miles per hour.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Strlee welcomed a son named Laurence on November 4. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Rothbauer near Moulton celebrated a daughter, Irene Marie, born November 4. Mr. and Mrs. Anton J. Jilek of this city announced a daughter Albina Margareta born November 4.
A birthday gathering hosted with delicious refreshments and social games. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. William Schmidt Mrs. Louis Ploeger Mrs. Roy Cage and daughter Dorothy Rose of Yoakum Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Janssen Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Vogt Mr. and Mrs. Herman Thar C Findeisen Rudolph Jaroszewski Gus Kaiser R J Vogt Otto Vogt Emil Schmidt Emil Jaroszewski Adolph Baur and families.
Henry Freytag prominent Flatonia citizen died at a Temple hospital after several months illness. Burial followed Tuesday afternoon in Flatonia Cemetery with Rev J Holm of the Lutheran Church presiding. Born in Senyette county July 14 1878 he lived 47 years 3 months and 25 days. He married Martha Muecke about 25 years ago and left six children, two sons and four daughters.
Alex Schreiber and Miss Gertrude Schreiber married at the Lutheran Church in Moulton on Tuesday afternoon November 10. Rev. J Holm officiated the ceremony. The bride is daughter of Theodore and Mrs Schreiber of near Moulton. The groom is a prominent man from Luling and they will reside there. The Eagle extends best wishes for a long, happy marriage.
The 1925 United States cotton crop is forecast at 15 386 000 bales, reflecting national output expectations for the year across major growing states and varieties.
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