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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1931
Page
1
Governor Ross Sterling denies reports he will not seek another term. He says he is too busy tending to state business to campaign and urges Texans to favor continuing his administration over a re election bid. He calls the claims unauthorized and without foundation.
Victor Fehrenkamp Jr son of Mr and Mrs Fehrenkamp celebrated his seventh birthday Friday with about twenty friends. Refreshments included punch cake sandwiches candy and peanuts. Out of town guests Miss Adela Krueger and Mrs Roland Wells of Shiner attended.
At its Detroit convention Henry Leonidas Stevens Jr of Warsaw North Carolina was chosen national commander for the coming year He is 35 the youngest ever to hold the post from the American Legion circuit briefing supporters and members worldwide.
Public weigher Charles Welff reports 3 994 bales of cotton marketed in Mounton up to 3 o clock Wednesday afternoon. Receipts for the same date last year totaled 5 897 bales.
Virginia Joyce, daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Hohensee of Moravia, was baptized in Moravia Catholic Church Saturday morning with Rev F J Ignatz officiating. Witnesses were Mr and Mrs Louis Hohensee.
The American Legion at the week voted 1008 to 394 for repeal or modification of the eighteenth amendment. Prohibition remains a prominent issue ahead of the presidential campaign.
The Moulton P T A met at the schoolhouse on Friday September 25 presided by Mrs Geo von Lienen. Rev A H Falkenberg led a prayer and members sang America the Beautiful and Uncle Ned. Mrs Fred Fehrenkamp elected vice president. O F Koape named membership chairman. 26 dues paid and six subscribed to Child Welfare Magazine. Regular meetings set for the second Friday each month with October 9 as the next date.
Arnold Papacek celebrated his 14th birthday with a picture show party for friends at his home. After the show, ice cream and cake were served and outdoor games followed until 11:30 p.m., with guests wishing him many happy returns.
Miss Augusta Raab entertained many relatives and friends at Mrs. Frank Raab's home near Oak Grove on Thursday night September 24. The event featured dancing and conversation with music by F. Rother's Orchestra of Hallettsville and ended with a delicious lunch.
The state automatic tax board set this year’s property tax at 74 cents per $100 valuation, up 5 cents from last year and the highest rate since 1925.
Reports from New York say Thomas A. Edison the electrical wizard is losing ground slowly after a long illness at his home.
Stakeholders at the American Legion Hall dissolved the old Moulton Waterworks Company and formed a new company with F. T. Fehrenkamp as president and Victor Fehrenkamp as secretary treasurer. A new power plant and metered water were approved with meters paid by customers. New directors include Edwin A. Jaeggli and Dr. Oscar A. Darilek.
Sophia Meinnecke 93 died at her son Fritz Meinnecke’s residence near Round Top Texas on Thursday. Funeral services were held Friday with burial in Hills Cemetery officiated by Rev. Kralik of Round Top Lutheran Church. Survived by four children William Karl Fritz and Mrs Anna Werth.
Miss Annie Laurie Jaeggli received a birthday surprise Saturday evening hosted by Miss Winnie Knape. The bridge game crowned Miss Margaret Woodley Quebedeaux with high score and a green powder container, while Miss Erna Nieman had a low score and received a handkerchief. Refreshments included tuna salad, sandwiches, olives, pickles, iced tea, jello, and cake as guests wished many more happy birthdays.
Mission Festival held at Zion's Lutheran Church on Sunday September 27 featured a Sunday School program with a primary song and Iva Sue Jaeggli vocal and Moulton Juvenile Orchestra numbers. O. F. Knape presented a violin solo Mediation. Annie Laurie Jaeggli debuted as violinist with Flower Song. English and German services were led by Rev. Lehne and Rev. Kralik. Additional missions were conducted at Witting Lutheran Church with the same speakers.
The U S dirigible Akron the largest craft of its kind in the world made two test flights the past week. She carried 113 persons on the first flight and 109 on the second. Both flights were pronounced successful in every respect.
Representative Coke Stevenson of Junction announces his bid for the Democratic nomination in the Texas gubernatorial primary. He seeks the governorship at the upcoming election, outlining plans and party support in the campaign rollout.
The Graf Zeppelin arrived in Friedrischhafen on Monday from its third trip to Brazil completing the voyage in 79 hours.
The note states Yellowstone National Park spans 3 348 square miles and Texas has 308 121 residents over age ten who cannot read or write.
Miss Louise Booth spent last weekend in Cuero visiting home folks. Mr and Mrs Herman Zschap pel and Bobbie of Brenham spent Sunday with homefolks.
Mr and Mrs Jim Wagner of Danbury welcomed a girl born September 12. Mr and Mrs Charles Wagner Jr of Henkhaus had a son born September 26. Mr and Mrs Anton Rehak near Moulton welcomed a boy born September 24 named Eugene Anton. Mr and Mrs Arthur F Krause of Flatonia celebrate a girl born September 24 weighing seven pounds named Mary Ann Martha.
Dr. F. F. Heger and R. Preston departed for St. Louis on Tuesday and expect to return Tuesday night.
Mrs. C I Jaeggli, who had been visiting her sister Mrs. R Jaeggli, returned to Fort Worth on Friday after the visit.
Mesdames Roy Kotzebue Joe Etlinger Frank Biehunko Jr and Ed Biehunko visited Houston Thursday of last week. Miss Marie Garner returned Sunday from Gonzales where she had been visiting in the home of her uncle Frank Martin.
Mrs. Anna Ragsdale of Flatonia and Mrs. H V Friedman and children of Pampa Texas visited Dr and Mrs Sam Jaeggs Sunday. Mr and Mrs Emil Papacek and Miss Rehma Cone of Moulton and Mr and Mrs R A Cone of Nixon spent last weekend in San Antonio.
Mr. Ed Kolar and family with Miss Allyne Niebuhr and Miss Adele Knesek spent Sunday in Kyle as guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Schmeltekopf.
Mrs. Joseph Schraer 64 resident of Shiner died at home after a lingering illness. Born in Austria she came to Texas in 1888. She married Joseph Klos in 1891 and had nine children. Survived by husband and eight children including Mrs. Schiner, Mrs. Tranpush, Sister Walburga, Mrs. Wesley, Regina, and Henry Klos. Funeral at Shiner Catholic Cemetery with Rev. Netardus and Rev. Wolf.
Former Governor Dan Moody of Austin warns the Democratic convention may split if a wet plank is added to the platform. He says the Democrats have a good chance to win the next presidential election if they avoid internal fighting and refrain from standoffs.
A barn owned by John M. Johnson near Oak Forest in Gonzales burned Sunday evening along with hay corn feeds and harness. Insurance covered only part of the loss.
Former President Calvin Coolidge announced he will not seek the Republican nomination next year and will throw support to President Herbert Hoover for a second term.
The Komensky Parent-Teacher Association will hold its regular meeting Friday night October 2. All members are urged to attend.
World cotton consumption for the first six months of 1931 reached 11.819 million bales, down from 12.007 million in 1929-30 and 11.164 million in the previous six months. American cotton accounted for 48.5 percent of world use, with Indian 26.1 percent and Egyptian 3.8 percent. American consumption for 1930-31 totaled 10.907 million bales, down sharply from 18.023 million in 1929-30, reflecting a 16.2 to 27.7 percent drop versus prior seasons.
Fire at the Waelder Gin Company in Waelder Texas caused a loss of several thousand dollars early today. The building and machinery were damaged and the crude oil powered gin was put out of use while the steam engine section will continue operating. Owner/operator W Kolar is named among the owners.
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