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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1932
Page
1
This week urges local shopping with twenty six days left before Christmas to keep money in the community. It calls merchants to advertise and promotes patriotism, noting Mrs James Roosevelt's age and Roosevelt's lead, plus local council events and Texas PTA convention highlights. It mentions airship Macon and tax changes affecting the state school fund.
Washington state that after March 4 the Democratic party will hold 314 seats in the 435 member house, Republicans 116, and Farmer-Labor 5. The current tally shows Democrats 217 with vacancies to 221, Republicans 209 with vacancies to 218, and one Farmer-Labor member. Democratic gains reach 93 seats, Farmer-Labor up four, Republican down 97.
President Hoover and President-elect Roosevelt held a lengthy private talk in the White House about war debts. They reviewed December 15 payment questions but made no immediate announcements. Roosevelt associates indicated he still viewed decisions as Hoover's to make.
Frank J. Effenberger a farmer near Shiner and Mrs Viasta Svoboda daughter of Mr and Mrs Dari lek of Dickson were married Tuesday at St Joseph Catholic Church. Rev Joseph Kopp performed the ceremony. The Eagle extends best wishes to the newlyweds.
The Moulton High School boys team beat Waelder 23 to 16 here Tuesday night. Moulton Eastside boys defeated Westside 12 to 10. Freshmen girls defeated Upper Class 5 to 6.
Mrs Erwin A Quehl departed Wednesday to Ellinger to spend several days with relatives and homefolks.
Mrs. G. J. Bohnenkamp arrived Monday from San Antonio after weeks with her daughter Mrs. Erich Brunkenhoefer who was ill but is now recovering. Henry Bohnenkamp accompanied his mother home.
The Red Cross annual roll call nears completion ahead of Thanksgiving. Last year 4 004 459 people enrolled. Lavaca county chair J F McKnight with Moulton chair O F Knape report 65 new members and 19 other donors in Moulton. Solicitors and bank space credited for success.
An item notes A and M College Texas needs 1.5 million paper napkins yearly, Texas crop land terraces cover about six million acres, and San Antonio pecan shelleries hire 10 000 workers in busy season. Also 12 million Americans receive Red Cross aid. Mr and Mrs J W Nachlinger of Taylor visited her parents in Moulton and called on The Eagle.
Mr and Mrs Frank Wagner Sr prominent residents of this place celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary Monday November 21 in the presence of immediate relatives A delicious dinner was served and those present spent a most enjoyable time The Eagle extends congratulations and expresses the hope that Mr and Mrs Wagner may celebrate the diamond wedding anniversary twenty five years hence
Wenzelaus Stalla and Miss Milica Darilek were married at St Josephs Catholic Church in Dickson Tuesday with Rev Joseph Kopp officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe K Darilek of Dickson. the groom is a prominent local young man. Many friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
Edmund Richter and Miss Ber tile Etlinger wed at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Moulton with Rev Joseph Kopp officiating. The couple reside east of Moulton and are wished a smooth voyage through married life.
Mrs. L. C. Schoenig of Lockhart visited Sunday at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Knape.
Miss Lillie Jaksch and Rexel Treime wed at the Catholic church in Blessing on Wednesday November 16 with Rev Weber officiating. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Frank Jaksch Jr and other local residents from Moulton and nearby communities.
Rev J C Felger of Victoria chaplain for the State Volunteer Firemen’s Association will deliver the sermon during the Thanksgiving program in the Moulton High School Auditorium on November 24 at 7 30 P M. The public is invited to attend.
Stephen Gus Fisbeck, son of Mr and Mrs G G Fisbeck, was baptized at Zion's Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon. Rev A H Falkenberg officiated with sponsors Mr and Mrs Bugo Fisbeck.
Frank Bieunko Sr. killed a duck on his Peach Creek Ranch last Sunday that had a leg band inscribed Notify Biol. Surv. A507060 Washington D C. He forwarded the band to theBiological Survey office in Washington D C the following Monday.
J T Thompson of near Dillworth, a pioneer stock man, spent Saturday in Moulton shaking hands with friends. His visit marked a rare return to town in some time. Despite warm weather in the upper 80s, he remains hale and active for his age.
Mrs. John Vachala of Kinkler died at her Mora home on Monday November 21. Burial was at Mora via Catholic Cemetery Wednesday with Rev. F. Fellmann of St. John presiding. She leaves a husband and several children. The Eagle extends sympathy.
Mr and Mrs John Havlik Sr celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with family, as their son John Havlik and his baby attend the Golden Wedding milestone. The elderly couple in their mid seventies and sixties enjoy good health and are congratulated by friends and The Eagle.
Mrs. Mary Cluiss a longtime Old Moulton resident died at her home on Friday November 18 at age 86. She was born August 16 1846 and married Auguster Cluiss in 1864 and moved to Texas in 1870. Funeral services were held at Old Moulton Baptist Church with burial in Waelder cemetery. Reverend C A Dickson officiated. six grandsons served as pallbearers. Surviving are eight children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Koepke of Ellinger celebrated their golden wedding with relatives Mr. and Mrs G J Bohnenkamp and Mr. and Mrs J W Nachlinger in attendance. Koepke is brother to Mrs Anna Moellenberndt and uncle to Mrs Bohnenkamp. The Eagle offers congratulations and best wishes for health.
The Moulton Parent Teacher Association will hold a night meeting in the school auditorium Friday December 2. A pupil program is planned with the Moulton Juvenile Orchestra performing several numbers.
County commissioners petitioned to order an election for an early vote on a $25,000 road bond in Road District No. 5. Funds will pay for right–of–way for Highway No. 111 from Hallettsville to Edna and from Edna to LaWard. Hearing set for Thursday December 1.
A fire in Gonzales Texas on Sunday night destroyed a tenant house owned by Fred Broer. The loss is estimated near $2000 with no insurance believed to be carried.
Mr. Ad Wagner and family along with Mr. Charles Wagner Sr attended the Parma Zalonka wedding held in Westhoff on Tuesday.
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