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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1936
Page
1
Dr. W J Gray a well known physician and surgeon formerly of Yoakum now in Burnett will locate in Moulton in about ten days. He is the son of the late Dr James W Gray of Yoakum and a nephew of Dr Sam Jaeggis, a fellow townsman.
The Moulton Fire Department will hold its next meeting at the American Legion Hall Monday night December 7 starting at 7 30 o clock. It is the last meeting of the year and officers will be elected. A norther again affected the area and blustery weather is expected to boost red flannel sales.
The supreme court affirmed the constitutionality of New York's unemployment act. The ruling signals the court may move toward broader New Deal era interpretations in future cases.
Rumor claims Governor James V. Allred may be appointed as a United States federal judge before completing his second term as Texas chief executive. The report notes no official confirmation from the administration or Senate.
By November 14 the total cotton ginned stood at 10,766,368 bales, surpassing the 8,486,538 bales ginned by the same date in the prior year.
Baylor University in Waco conferred doctoral law degrees on Vice President and Mrs. John N. Garner on a Saturday, honoring their achievements with public recognition.
A membership in the Moulton Business Men's League establishes you as a live citizen with the welfare of his city and community at heart.
The nation asserts success through peaceful means and urges the world to learn from the U S approach as it pursues constructive goals without violence.
Funeral services for the famed soprano Mme Schumann-Heink were held in San Diego on Saturday. The service ended with the soft strains of Silent Night as her remains were prepared for cremation.
Finland, according to reports, will pay the December 15 installment on its war debts to the United States. Finland is noted as the only debtor that has not defaulted on payments to the country.
The highway department urges public support to rapidly enhance Texas highways. Officials seek collaborative effort to achieve beauty standards across the state in the shortest feasible time.
The Centennial Exposition in Dallas winds down as Texas celebrates a strong showing with attendance surpassing 6,000,000. Officials say the event will reopen next year to continue showcasing state achievements.
Mrs. Helena Schneider aged 86 dies at her son-in-law’s home in Moulton area. Funeral held at Moulton Zion Lutheran Church with burial at Moulton Public Cemetery. Survived by four children including Ben Schneider and Lena Schneider, seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
In Hallettsville Lavaca County authorities report a sharp object incident near a home in Shiner Saturday night. Carrie Gilbert a Black woman is jailed on charges while Admiral Hemphill another Black man is accused of approaching with a pocket knife. the woman says Hemphill struck first with an ax.
Mr and Mrs William Woehler Jr of Yoakum spent Sunday in the home of Mrs Leona Merrem.
Reverend A. H. Falkenberg F Wilks and William Hillmer were in Victoria Monday for legal matters.
Miss Iola Koester finished a course at a San Antonio business college and returned home last week to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Emil Koester.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Riebschlaeger Sr of Nordheim and Mr and Mrs Charlie Riebschlaeger Jr and their baby of Cuero visited in the home of Mrs Frank Raab last Friday.
State Senator L J Sulak of LaGrange spoke to a group of Southern Agricultural Commissioners in Nashville Tennessee last week and presented the domestic allotment plan to the gathering.
Miss Della Schneider of San Antonio traveled to attend the funeral of her grandmother Mrs. Helena Schneider who was buried here Saturday afternoon. Miss Schneider returned to San Antonio Sunday.
The 75th Congress convenes in Washington on January 5 1987 with Democrats holding 909 seats in the two houses to 106 Republicans in a sweeping Democratic majority. The House tally shows Democrats 834 Republicans 89 while the Senate lists Democrats 75 Republicans 17.
A state office directive says sorghum and millet shown as left on hand must remain on land and not be harvested before or after November 1. Sudan grass used as a soil building practice also stays on land, except when used as a soil conserving crop. County Agent G C King issues this notice to Lavaca farmers who qualified by showing sorghum or hegari left on land.
Mrs Hugo Fisbeck yard demonstrator for the Moulton Home Demonstration Club praises her 40 foot flagstone walk. The path, wide for three abreast, has grass between stones to keep them in place and allow mowing. Her feature evokes Keats and beauty.
The Ninth District American Legion quarterly convention will take place in El Campo on Sunday, November 29, with members from the district expected to attend and discuss post activities and programs.
The Frank A. Cinadr building on Moore Avenue nears completion as a two story metal structure to house John C. Mueller’s residence and pressing establishment operated by Mr. Cinadr and crew.
Baursville T T A met after a missed Friday session for Mrs. Pulkrabek’s death. The event drew strong community attendance as students performed dialogues songs drills and a one-set play. Eight new members enrolled and leaders voted to buy a volleyball and basketball for school recreation. The next meeting is the second Friday in December with plans for a Santa Claus program.
The Eagle thanks readers for subscription payments since the last report. Names listed include residents of Moulton Shiner Gonzales Victoria Houston Corpus Christi and Dallas among others with multiple entries such as W. C. Kortwig Carl Krause Rev. C. A. Dickson and John Schoenvogel.
Eat your Thanksgiving dinner at Komensky Center with games music and dance for everyone. Enjoy a community event featuring festive activities and shared meal in a welcoming setting.
Its A Boy announces the birth of Herbert Wayne Richter in Galveston. Mrs. W K Richter visits relatives James Donald Richter and family as grandparents Mr and Mrs Richter extend congratulations to the parents and family.
Farmers in the area have plowed a large portion of their land for the upcoming crop. Rain in recent weeks has shaped a good seedbed and favorable conditions for planting.
President Roosevelt's Texas majority stands at 630,000 per the state canvassing board announcement. The sizable margin underscores his political strength in Texas during the recent election.
Elmer Carl Riske and Ken Ward Kolar were injured in a Saturday night crash at Shiner. Riske had a knee injury and Kolar suffered head bruises. The other car was driven by a Black man. Both vehicles were badly damaged.
The Old Moulton Cemetery is surrounded by a new fence provided by the Moore estate. Several men helped erect this section, and Wilbert Manning bought the old wire for two dollars. A later plan includes digging out brush for this amount.
Gonzales, Nov 21. Will Knox, farmer and stockman, charged with murder in the slaying of Joe Rabel, was denied bond at examining trial Saturday. Knox's attorneys said they would bring habeas corpus proceeding before Judge Lester Holt. Rabel, a 63 year old farmer, was killed at his home near Gonzales.
Fayette county voters approve a county-wide stock law by a large majority in Flatonia Texas. The measure, already in place in many precincts, becomes effective across the county on December 14.
The Tuesday Afternoon Club met at Mrs. Hugo Fisbeck's home on November 14. After six games Mrs. Otto Fisbeck topped the scores and won the galloping prize. Mrs. Chester Zidlman took consolation. Lunch featured toasted cheese sandwiches tuna and potato salad pecan pie coffee and chocolate.
Mrs B Bednar hosted a Sub Deb Club bridge session on Wednesday. Fairy Thompson topped the seven games with high score, Otto Fisbeck assisted with consolation, and Oscar Shandera received the galloping gift. Tea favors included tuna fish salad, salmon sandwiches, snacks, cake, pickles and coffee.
Dr Sam Jaeggli shot a seven point buck near Fredericksburg last Thursday bringing venison to the Eagle family. Grady Johnson also killed a six point buck last week near Dilworth.
Iva Joe Findeisen daughter of Mr and Mrs William Findeisen was baptized at Zion's Lutheran Church Sunday morning with Rev A H Falkenberg officiating. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Joe Schnelzer and Mr and Mrs Walter Fisbeck.
Saturday's trades day drew a very large crowd under the sponsorship of the Moulton Business Men's league. The event will continue through Saturday December 19.
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