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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1929
Page
1
The senior class begins Chaucer, the sophs ask Who is Ivanhoe and freshmen read Treasure Island. Attendance is compulsory. Balls are used while awaiting decision on Herman Park Hall for basketball. A large meeting elected Miss Bernice Knapp as coach for next season.
The article notes a forty five minute first assembly held Thursday morning with seniors leading the singing from the School Song Book and a song titled Legionaires. Mr Smith announced several items while parents are invited to attend future assemblies. The Speedy Workers held a second meeting on Friday September 20 with purple and gold colors and a motto about Speedy Workers everywhere.
J A Keyn and A F Urbanec of East Bernard promote a Monday October 7 dedication of a new highway stretch between East Bernard and Rosenberg on the Old Spanish Trail. Governor Dan Moody, R S Sterling and Texas Highway Commission members will attend. Public invited.
The Moulton P T A opened its first fall meeting on September 20 with 31 mothers and 10 teachers present. Anita Richter led a drill on motions while reports and committee notes were read. next gathering is October 19 for Fathers Night.
Fire of unknown origin on September 21 destroyed a barn and 700 bushels of corn owned by William Breitschopf north of Waelder. He carried $250 in Hochheim Prairie Mutual Storm and Fire Insurance funds.
Preston Austin a wealthy 56 year old cattleman of Victoria was murdered in a Hot Springs Arkansas hotel room on Thursday night September 26. He had traveled there for his usual baths and his body was returned to Victoria for funeral services held at 10 o'clock. Rewards totaling 6000 dollars were posted for the arrest of his slayers with 1000 from the hotel and 5000 from relatives and friends of Victoria.
Mr and Mrs Elo Fehrenkamp visited Ganado on Sunday and Monday.
Mr and Mrs John Gajer spent last week in Canada visiting at the Joan Hainer residence, sharing time with friends. The trip highlighted family ties during a brief Canadian port of call.
Louis A. Migl was called to Houston this week to serve as a juror in a Federal court proceeding.
Vinkik Boehm serves on the Lavaca county grand jury currently in session at Hallettsville this week.
Mrs Annie Braun and Mrs Green of Houston were guests of Mr and Mrs Ernst Kieschnik on Sunday, visiting as friends and social acquaintances.
Mr and Mrs Oris Cooper and Mr and Mrs Russell of Halletts ville visited in the home of W E Smith Sunday.
The Luther League of Rehburg presented a program at the Lutheran Church in Moulton on Sunday afternoon September 29 led by Pastor C L Lehne. Robert Ni stedt gave the address on the Duty of the Luther League. songs readings dialogues pantomime and a luncheon followed with outdoor games.
Mrs. John Krueger Mrs. Otto Templin and Mrs. Emma Nie meyer of Sgain visited in Moulton Saturday.
Grading and drainage structures on Moulton's link of Highway 109 are completed. The road bed is praised as the best in Texas, and the next step is the topping.
Augustine Haidusek 83 of LaGrange Texas died at home Saturday after a long varied life. Born in Missi Moravia he became the first Bohemian to practice law in the United States and the first Bohemian mayor of LaGrange. He served in the Seventeenth Texas legislature and as Fayette County judge for six years. He founded the Bohemian Svo boda newspaper and led the First National Bank of LaGrange. He also served in Bates Civil War company F. He is survived by son Georg, a LaGrange attorney, and daughter Mrs. Viasta Koss.
New Post Officers. Geier-Merrem Post No. 392 of the American Legion elected officers for the ensuing year. John V. Havlik is post commander with Louis J. Kubicek as first vice commander and Joe J. Krebi as second vice commander. Other officers include Frank K. Meyer third vice commander Frank J. Wagner service officer William Miculka history and liaison officer Frank Maresh sergeant at arms, Valentine Kozelsky color bearer Louis A Migl chaplain Victor C Fehrenkamp adjutant Edmund Woehler Otto Heerssen Herman Wustenbart Oscar Anders Edmund Kubicek and an executive committee.
Mr and Mrs Charles Schild of Ontario California arrived last week to visit Mr and Mrs Emil Grunwald and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs Henry Prilop and son Georg of LaGrange visited in the Em Janszen home this week.
Mrs. J C Johnson with Mrs W J Spear and daughter Allyne returned Sunday from Rogers where they visited Mr and Mrs J F Woods and Mr and Mrs P A Petty.
Mr. W. H. Mueller and his family came back to Houston Sunday following a several day stay with his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Mueller.
Mr and Mrs J F Woods of Rogers spent last week visiting relatives and friends. Woods previously lived here before moving to Rogers years ago. Crops are reported fairly good in that section this year.
Mr. Ed Kubicek and family and others visited Jerro Binder in Temple on Sunday. Jerro Binder recently underwent an operation at a Temple hospital a few weeks ago.
Mr Jim Zidek and family spent Wednesday and Thursday of last week visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Pat Stautzenbeiger in Seguin.
Attendees included F. T. Fehrenkamp Rk. Valenta and Fred F. Fehrenkamp at the La Grange funeral for A. Haidusek held Sunday.
Mr and Mrs H J Willberg and Mrs Rudolph Jaroszewski returned Thursday from a trip visiting Woodstoro Copus Christi and Alice.
Tax Collector V J Prasek of Hallettsville will be in Moulton Friday and Saturday October 4 and 5 to collect current year taxes.
Mr and Mrs Paul Wenske and their son Herman of near Moulton left for Del Rio on Monday to visit Mr and Mrs H L Sloan. They expect to be away a week or longer.
Edwin Grunwald, longtime employee of the Texas-Oklahoma Pecan Company of San Antonio, has been transferred to the Memphis Tennessee facility as part of a corporate reshuffle.
Mr Joe Woitesky and family Mr Ben Bludau and family Mr Henry Bludau and family and Paul Schraer and family of Halllettsville visited the Walter Mueller home Sunday.
Mrs. E. J. Kunetka and baby of Corpus Christi visit with Mr and Mrs. Joe Kunetka of Victoria and Ridoph and Willie Kunetka of Houston at Henry Koester Jr home to mark the birthday.
A surprise party was held Wednesday evening September 25 for Joe C. Kopsky celebrating his 40th birthday. The popular game 42 provided entertainment. Punch cake and sandwiches were served and all attendees enjoyed the gathering.
Mr and Mrs John V Havlik hosted a Saturday party for their son J J Havlik to mark his fifth birthday. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments in a cheerful family gathering.
W. J. Spear and son Woodley of near Henkhaus traveled to San Antonio on September 22 to attend the wedding of Miss Fannye Spear to Lester Carmichael. Miss Spear had formerly lived in the Old Moulten section.
Mrs. Rud manager of the Moulton Hatchery says Adolph Pelich received 1000 little chicks from the hatchery on Tuesday. The poultry industry draws growing attention as both of Moulton's hatcheries run at full capacity.
F W Hillmer of Orange Grove and daughter Mrs William Fuehrmann of Smithville were visitors last week. The Angel of Death claimed Mrs Hillmer a few weeks ago at age 74.
The Oak Grove P.T.A met Friday night Sept 27 with 43 members enrolled. Dolores Elstner was named president Rud Haas vice president M J Hrneck secretary Henry Wenske treasurer Rod Heinrich reporter and Frank Wendel Illy Wenske assigned as entertaining committee. An annual fee of one dollar per family was approved Meetings are set for the fourth Friday. Mr Elster spoke on The Origin and Growth of The P T A and enrolled as a member.
The Quintet School News issued by Boursville Komensky Oak Grove Green and Charlottenbug debuts this week with eight pages of school activities jokes and other items. The staff earns credit and future issues are expected to be equally good. It should win a hearty welcome in rural schools and help build up the education system.
A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Antony Tupa on Saturday September 28. A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Otto Pils ver on Saturday September 28.
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