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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1930
Page
1
Several oil companies have leased large tracts in the Moulton area over the past years. A derrick stands on the Reeves place southwest of Moulton and drilling is expected to begin soon amid belief of a substantial oil field beneath the region.
The Gonzales County Fair and Pecan Exposition opens next Tuesday morning and runs through the week. Exhibits fill the departments and amusement features abound. Read the large display advertisement on page four.
Public Weigher Charles Welff reports 6,200 bales of new cotton marketed in Moulton up to 4 p m Wednesday October 1.
Arnold Papacek marked his eighteenth birthday last Saturday with a gathering featuring games and refreshments including cake sandwiches and soda water.
Mrs Elo Fehrenkamp and Miss Marguerite Boehm attended the funeral of Mrs J J Sedelmeyer in Fla tonia on Thursday of last week.
Miss Mary B. Davis of Boursville joins The Moulton Eagle as a reader. She is a faculty member at the local school and serves as secretary reporter for the Parent-Teacher Association.
The first fall meeting of the local P T A was held at the school auditorium with many new members admitted. Mrs Sam Jaegg presided, a music committee was formed under Mrs J T Jaeggli, and reports were heard from committee chairs. Superintendent Smith urged supplies for classrooms and spoke on meeting problems. The next gathering is set for October on the third Friday.
The Sulphur Park Swimming Pool operated by Jake Kurz will close for the season on the night of October 5. The Eagle notes Mr Kurtz contemplates increasing the water supply for next season.
Motors offer Ford cars in all models and prices from 35 to 99 dollars. Terms available. Smith Motor Co Gonzales Texas advertises the selection and pricing.
H. B. Balhorn of Houston visited the E. D. Meyer home Sunday, according to a local social note.
Miss Joyce Meyer resumes school duties on Tuesday after a week’s absence due to an abscess on her tonsils.
Mrs Barbara Cimrhanzel aged 88 died at her son J P Cimrhanzels home in Moulton on Monday September 29 after several days illness. Funeral services were held at the Moulton Catholic church the following morning with Rev Father Joseph Kopp officiating. She was a native of Czechoslovakia and came to Texas in 1890. She leaves eight grandchildren and a sister aged 89.
See Amanda Sarah Ann Gussett versus Cicero Aden Gussett case listed No. 6666 scheduled for October 3, 1930 at the School Auditorium. Benefit for the Parent Teacher Association promises fun for all ages with court and community figures named, including Elo Fehrenkamp DeLittle and Emil Papacek Lawyers Cheatem.
The Lutheran Ladies' Aid of Moulton prepares for an annual bazaar at Luther Hall on Saturday October 11 starting at 1 PM. The public is invited to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Ward of Victoria were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Jaeggli Sunday. Jessie Rehmet of San Antonio visited his parents in Moulton, while Charles Pustejovsky Jr of Nordheim and John Gramerbauer of Runge were in Moulton the past weekend.
Mr and Mrs F T Fehrenkamp Mrs C F Kaiser Mrs Erna Kotzebue and Victor Fehrenkamp attended the funeral of D Gar Bade in Shiner Wednesday of last week.
D Garbade Sr 79 died at his Shiner home Tuesday September 23 after a lingering illness. Burial was held Wednesday afternoon in Shiner City Cemetery with Rev Kuehne of Goliad officiating. Born in Germany he came to Texas in 1868, married Agnes Muecke in 1875, lived in Witting in 1881 and moved to Shiner in 1911. Surviving are seven children Henry and Walter of Galveston Dietrich and Willie of Flatonia Charles Victor and Mrs August Rogge of Shiner, plus one brother aged 82 in Galveston.
Mr. Owen Brown and family of Hallettsville visited in the Charles O. Riske home here Sunday.
Mr. Victor Fehrenkamp and family and Misses Margaret and Mercedes Giesbers were in Shin er Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Joe Zavesky and daughter Miss Bessie and Miss Della Weisl were in Hallettsville Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. W. H. Mueller and his Houston family spent Sunday visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Mueller in Moulton, sharing a day of reunion and family time.
Mrs. Josephine Balhorn suffered a leg fracture last week and was transported to a Yoakum hospital on Monday for treatment and care.
Dr J W Dozier and sister Mrs J C McDonough along with Mrs W A Bergfeld O F and Mrs Knape attended the Fayette County Fair at LaGrange Thursday afternoon of last week. Exhibits across departments were first class and the event included horse races on the first three days and a football game on the last day followed by nightly dances.
Mrs J P Cimrhanzel has been on the sick list for several days. Frank Ullmann, on the sick list for some time, is rather ill at present. Mrs Charles Pustejovsky, very ill the past week, is getting along nicely. Mrs Albert Ermis underwent an operation at 4 Temple hospital last week. Mrs Emil Grunwald recently had an operation at a San Antonio hospital and is doing nicely. Mrs William Schmeltekopp of Kyle, who had a surgical operation at a Yoakum hospital, is getting along nicely. Mrs Schmeltekopp was formerly Miss Ella Krueger of Moulton.
Gonzales Texas September 25 commissioners court let a contract to John T. Smith of Austin to collect years of delinquent taxes. He has started work aided by Charley Ramsey formerly of Houston. Estimated delinquent tax amount near $100000. A block system is being installed by Mr. Smith.
Mr and Mrs Clifford C Perkins and Misses Mildred and Mabel Knape of San Antonio spent Sunday in Moulton visiting friends and touring the town.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Elster and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Raab were in Houston and Damon during the first part of last week.
Mr and Mrs Joe Kunetka of Victoria Mr and Mrs R J Kunetka and son and W J Kunetka of Houston were here Sun.
The Geier Merrem Post American Legion No 392 holds its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday October 7 with installation of officers planned for the event.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Hajek and their son Albert Pustejovsky and Charles Pustejovsky traveled to Austin last week for business affairs.
Mr. Joe Ullmann and his family arrived back in Port Lavaca on Monday after spending several days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ullmann.
Mrs John Gramedbauer returned to Range Tuesday after spending several days with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Pustejovsky.
Mr. Eddie Balhorn and family of Cameron and Alfred Balhorn of Rockdale were in Moulton Sunday visiting their mother Mrs. Josephine Balhorn.
Mr. and Mrs. L. McMaster and others from Yoakum spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Papacek, joining Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Jones and Mr. R. M. Arnold for a family visit.
J J Havlik, son of Mr and Mrs John V Havlik, entertained a number of friends Tuesday for his birthday. Refreshments of cake sandwiches soda water and coffee were served.
The body of Will C. Hogg aged 56 who died in Germany while touring Europe arrived in Houston his home on Wednesday September 24 After brief services at his late home Thursday afternoon the body was taken to Austin where interment occurred Friday morning in the Hoge burial plot He was the oldest son of former Governor James Stephen Hogg and Sarah Stinson Hog
A Womanless Divorce Case will be staged in the school auditorium in Moulton Friday night, October 3, under the Parent-Teacher Association. Proceeds benefit the school as attendees are urged to enjoy a pleasant evening and support education.
Moulton and vicinity received about two inches of rain Friday morning, boosting pastures and replenishing water supplies. Fall gardening is now in full swing.
The Lavaca county district court began its fall term in Hallettsville with Judge Lester Holt presiding and Smith Leazir of Moulton serving on the grand jury.
The Gonzales cotton mills will close Tuesday due to general business conditions and likely reopen November 1 for a brief run. About 150 employees are affected. The mill will provide rent water and lights free to workers during the shutdown.
The first Protestant church in Texas near Nacogdoches recently celebrated its ninety second anniversary, reflecting long-standing regional religious history and community life.
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