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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1926
Page
1
Senator Gus Russek narrowly escaped serious injury when his car overturned in a ditch on a narrow road near McKinnon Hill. Returning from Austin, he braked to yield to two cars passing simultaneously, the impact flipping his vehicle. He crawled free with minor bruises as oil leaked and glass shattered. Schulenburg Sticker.
Tom Migle aged 63 dies after lingering illness at his family home near Flatonia. A Fayette county gin businessman for years he leaves a wife and family. Funeral held Saturday morning at Praha Catholic cemetery with Rev Father Neubert officiating.
Henry Etlinger of Yoa'tum was a business visitor in Moulton on Tuesday, meeting local merchants and discussing trade opportunities. The visit underscores ongoing regional commerce and cross town connections.
William Darilek Jr. brother of Emil Darilek, died in San Francisco likely after 30 years there. The machinist was 659 years old, survived by widow, his father William, five brothers Joseph, Emil, Frank, Adolph, Anton, and sister Mrs Joseph Faltysek. all of Henkhaus or nearby towns.
Lavaca County Court convenes in Hallettsville on Monday December 6 1926 for jury duty. Summons list names Moulton residents Frank Brosch W F Oehl Wilt Wenske Elo Keh Renkamp Oscar Anders and John Mladenka for the first and second weeks.
Armistice Day celebrations in Moulton drew large crowds under clear skies and ideal weather. The parade formed at the Sam and Will Moore Institute and featured the American Legion Band and more than thirty decorated vehicles followed by floats, scouts, and local businesses. Prizes went to the Chevrolet family, the P T A, and R B Papacek. after the parade, speeches by regional officials, a concert, meals, and a rifle exhibition by Adolph Toepperwein kept attendees engaged all day.
Walter E. Mueller and Mary Jilek were married at Moulton's Catholic church by Rev. Father Joseph Kopp. The couple celebrated at the bride's home. The groom, from the Schraer & Mueller hardware firm, is the son of J J Mueller. the bride is Frank Jilek Jr.'s daughter from south of Moulton. The Eagle extends congratulations.
Tuesday morning at the Catholic church in Moulton Rev Joseph Kopp united August Wenske Jr and Mary Schacherl in marriage. The groom is son of August and Mrs Wenske of Moulton. the bride is a popular young woman from the Shiner area. The Eagle wishes them happiness.
Edna May Vogt daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Vogt was baptized last Sunday at her grandparents Mr and Mrs Rud Vogt home. Rev A A Falkenberg of the Lutheran church officiated.
Miss Viola Pfeil visited in Shiner Sunday. Dr. Oscar A. Darilek returned Monday from Houston. Miss Minnie Lueke came back Sunday from Hallettsville where she visited relatives. Several neighborhood families and officials are noted visiting in the area including Judge L A Meiners, Fehrenkamp, Biehunke, Schmidt, Bohnenkamp, and Prof Havel. W A Bergfeld recovers with crutches after a nail injury leading to blood poisoning. Prof W A Eilers and Prof F G Havel are noted visiting Hallettsville and Rosenberg respectively.
Moulton High School edged Breslau 16 to 14 in a close basketball game. Dances attracted large crowds with music by the Othold and Buske orchestras. Neighboring cities participated and the celebration drew widespread praise from the American Legion and the Parent-Teacher Association.
Zions Lutheran Church in Moulton invites members and prospective members to attend the annual congregational meeting next Sunday at 2 PM. Sunday School and Bible Class convene at 9 30 AM supervised by J T Jaeggs, with English services at 10 30 AM and 7 PM. Pastor A H Falkenberg extends a cordial welcome.
Charles Nieman longtime Yoakum resident dies at 84. He was uncle to F C Kaase of Mouton. Funeral held Sunday with Rev P Ilgen of the Lutheran church officiating. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery Yoakum. Survived by three daughters one son grandchildren and great grandchildren. Attending funeral were Mrs F C Kause and daughters Helen and Hulda and Mr Emil Grunwald of this city.
Mr Raymond Gray and Miss Louise Niemann were married Wednesday night December 10 with Judge L A Meiners performing. The couple, from families in Moulton, were praised by friends as they received best wishes from The Eagle.
A boy was born on November 10 to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kocian, who live several miles southeast of town.
Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Knape of Moulton observe their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on Friday November 12. Guests include Mrs. Henry Meyer and others from SwissAlp O'Quinon Fiatonia Port Lavaca Schulenburg and Moulton. After supper guests shared conversation and music and punch and cake were served at about 11. The couple thanks all who sent flowers and felicitations.
William Kleihege and Martha Zeisberg were married at the Catholic church in Moulten on Monday morning with Rev Father Opp officiating. The groom is son of Joseph and (Mrs) Kleihege of Henk haus and the bride daughter of Ben Zeisberg of near Oak Grove. The Eagle offers heartfelt wishes for a smooth life together.
Mrs Ed Biehunke and Mrs Victor Freytag were admitted to membership in the Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein. The next meeting will be at Luther Hall on Thursday December 2 with hostesses Mrs Hermann Thar Mrs F Wilks and Mrs George von Lienen.
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