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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1923
Page
1
The annual school bazaar at the Etlinger Motor Company building drew a large crowd on Saturday. A turkey dinner, home made candies, and a busy auction of hand-made items raised 225 dollars for the Moulton Home and School Club.
The Moulton High School girls defeated Flatonia 6 to 5 in a close Friday game with referees Mes Henry Hurr and Ella Remmers. The Moulton boys routed Oakland 18 to 9 on Friday night with referees Westin Gosch and Fritz Eilert. A large crowd enjoyed both games and a weather permitting matchup is planned for Weimar on December 7.
Local residents lament ongoing mud tax as a de facto road tax and question if relief or reform will ever arrive. The town struggles with impassable streets and repeated assurances without lasting fixes.
Lavaca county gins reported 34 101 bales of cotton processed before November 1, compared with 29 089 bales by the same date last year.
The Eagle prints the first installment of a new serial tale titled Three Men and the Maid. The story promises engaging plot and period style.
The State Department of Education apportions 1.00 per child for the current year, with a total of 12.00 per child for the 1923 24 school term.
W A Bergfeld head mechanic at the Etlinger Motor Company plant smiles as a baby is born to his family Sunday morning. The Eagle congratulates the happy parents.
Mr Rud officiated as Billimek and Miss Anastasia Raab married in a Moulton Catholic church ceremony on Monday morning Rev Father Joseph Kopp. The couple will reside on a Witting area farm and are welcomed by family and friends with best wishes.
Prof. A. G. Wiseman of Scott's School five miles north of town spoke with The Eagle. He said the school is progressing nicely and preparations for a Christmas entertainment are well under way. The date will be announced later.
Congressman J. J. Mansfield asks The Eagle to move his paper's address from Columbus to Washington D. C. in a letter dated November 22 he plans to depart for the capital within days.
Community notes record visits and travel among families including Mr V O Fehrenkamp Mrs Jacob Tomasko Edith Krueger and Mrs Charles Krause with relatives in Shiner and nearby towns. Also listed are Mr Louis Schultze of Damon visiting Houlton Mr and Mrs Alfred Fisher returning to Rowena and a newborn at Moulton plus Tax assessors in Hallettsville and Caroline Schuch visiting from Weimar with nephew Henry Schraer.
Vladik and Ed Boehm begin a commodious residence on Kerr Street for J. A. Vasina and family. John Willberg builds a rent cottage in the northern town for Henry Schraer. Ben Zeisberg aims a residence in the western part, Edwin J. Knesek plans a modern bungalow on West First Street after Christmas.
Bible Study Class meets with Mrs Ed Studeman Monday afternoon at 3 30 o clock. Long prayer roll call scripture quotation devotional Mrs I N Powell lesson study Genesis 28 to 35 leader Miss Adele Cordes.
German services Sunday morning at 10 80. Annual congregational meeting Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock. No services at night.
Norman Wilden sold the Moulton Bakery to A. Foeh of Eagle Lake. Foeh and family moved here this week and will temporarily reside in Cuero. Locals regret Wilden’s departure and wish them well.
Charles Kurtz purchased 593.4 acres from Vladik and Ed Boehm along Ponton's Creek near Henkhaas. The transfer records show a single, sizable tract changing hands with no listed conditions or dates.
A large crowd gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Krause Sunday afternoon to celebrate Mrs. Krause's birthday. Delicious refreshments were served and guests enjoyed the occasion. Little Miss Lucile Fehrenkamp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fehrenkamp, entertained about thirty friends with games and refreshments for her birthday anniversary.
A large gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs B H Cordes on Tuesday afternoon offered congratulations and best wishes to Mrs Cordes on the occasion of her 70th birthday. Refreshments were served.
The Cemetery Aid Society held its last regular meeting on November 2 with Mrs. Edgar Merrem presiding. New members include Mrs. Lud Janssen and daughters Miss Lukea and Amalia. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Elo Fehrenkamp on December 4.
Frank Brauner and Olga Joyce Hrncir were married in San Antonio on November 16. The couple will reside in Stahlensburg with the bridegroom described as a prominent young man.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the two story home of Mr and Mrs C O Rush in Yoakum Texas early Sunday. The family was awakened by the noise of the fire and roof collapse. Little was saved. The property was insured. The damage is estimated at 8000 dollars.
The Catholic Ladies Aid Society held its last regular meeting with Mrs. Joe Etlinger on November 8 and will meet with Mrs. William Brosch on Thursday December 6.
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