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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1935
Page
1
Fire prevention saves lives and protects homes. It lowers taxes and insurance rates by reducing fire losses. Preventing fires protects employment, stabilizes towns, and preserves community value. Do your part during Fire Prevention Week.
President Roosevelt signs a $30.5 million flood control authorization for the Brazos River project. Recent national events include Ray Murphy elected national commander of the American Legion and Mrs Meon MacClestone named Legion Auxiliary president. Colonel Lindbergh visited Wichita Falls. Wiley Post buried Sept 26 in Oklahoma City. US Navy Reserve commission widens governance.
Judge A J Darilek received a letter from the State Fire Insurance Commission announcing a twelve cent cut in the Moulton key rate, reducing it to 68 cents.
Miss Hertha Dierschke and Rudie Ripper united in marriage at St. Josephs Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating. Witnesses included Walter Dierschke and Henry Ripper. flower girl Barbara Dierschke. ring bearer Walter Dierschke. bridesmaids Cecelia Ripper and Elizabeth Dierschke. groomsmen Norman Dierschke and Alfons Ripper. The bride wore white satin with wreath and veil, bouquets of white oysters and fern. Reception at the bride’s home followed by plans to reside in High Hill after a trip to New Mexico and West Texas.
William Peterson and Emil Darilek visit in Moulton with families. Guests from Yoakum San Antonio and Houston attend events. Local musicians join the American Legion Band for the firemen’s bazaar. Dietschke Ripper wedding draws Ed Haas and Julius Blum families.
President Roosevelt approves a 40 905 grant to Moulton for a new high school building and equipment. The decision now rests with the Moulton Independent School District voters to approve a bond issue to obtain the funds. Government aid awaits a community ready to act.
A compulsory school attendance period starts Monday morning October 7 requiring all children aged 7 to 17 to attend school for 120 consecutive days.
A centennial table featuring a Texas map inlaid on its top and constructed from wood harvested from historic county trees will be showcased at the Centennial Exposition in Dallas highlighting state heritage.
Adress and kinship notes show Adolf Zavesky of Taylor visiting family. Senator and Mrs L J Sulak of LaGrange attended the annual firemen bazaar. Allen Darilek visiting from San Antonio spent time with Judge A J Darilek. Arnold Papacek from the University of Texas spent Sunday with his parents. Joe Boehm and Joe Raab of Moulton and Willie Boehm of Canada were in Waco on business. Mrs Richard Etlinger returned from Canado visiting her sons Ewald and Dick. Mr and Mrs Charles Beran sent The Eagle to son Edward Beran in San Marcos. Weldon Knspe of Austin spent Sunday with his parents. Football fans from Moulton watched Yoakum defeat Eagle Lake 40 to 0 at Yoakum.
The sixth and seventh grade girls organized a Junior Baseball Team on Thursday September 26. The junior girls were undefeated last year and won the county championship in Shiner. County teams wishing to play the Moulton girls may notify captain La Verne Mueller or coach Miss Clara Knipling.
The public safety commission in Texas has ended purely honorary ranger commissions. Director Phares said new ranger commissions will go to those in full time law enforcement where local deputations fall short. A class of 200 will be confirmed at Shiner Catholic Church on October 10 with Arch Bishop Arthur Crossaerts officiating.
Mrs. J W Nachlinger and Miss Henrietta Neubauer of Taylor and Henry Bohnenkamp of Bartlett visited Mr and Mrs G J Bohnenkamp Sunday. The Lavaca grand jury adjourned Wednesday after meeting since Monday. Fred F Fehrenkamp and Erwin Oehl of Moulton were inquisitorial board members with W T Brown of Yoakum as foreman.
R Preston of Beeville formerly of Moulton spent last week in town tending business and greeting many friends. He departed for Houston Friday afternoon to visit his daughter Miss Grace Preston.
A Tuesday ceremony at Zion's Lutheran Church united Alfred R. Boethel and Evelyn Vogt with Rev. A H Falkenberg officiating. The event followed by a bride’s dinner and music by the Vogt family band. The wedding party includes the Vogt family from the Komensky area and Breslau residents.
A goodly crowd gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Fehrenkamp on September 18 for Mrs. Fehrenkamp's birthday anniversary. The Moulton High School Band performed, refreshments were served, and guests wished her many happy returns.
Gonzales county gins have turned out 9,261 bales of cotton prior to September 16, compared with 16,637 bales for the corresponding date last year.
The annual Catholic Picnic at St. Joseph Church will be held at Herman Park on Sunday October 13. A large attendance is anticipated.
Alfons A. Pavlicek of Route 1 Moulton has joined the United States Army and will serve with the 7th Sig Service Company stationed at Fort Sam Houston Texas.
A crowd gathered at Mr and Mrs Roy Kotze bue home on Saturday for their son Alexander Andrew Kotze’s first birthday anniversary. Refreshments were served as relatives and friends enjoyed the occasion.
Members and guests enjoyed a Bridge Club evening with Miss Fairy Thompson as hostess. Miss Vivian Riske won high score, while Miss Dorothy Jean Jaeggli took consolation. Refreshments included sandwiches cake pickles saltines pear salad with cream cheese and coffee.
The open duck and goose season in Texas runs November 20 to December 19 with hunting hours 7 AM to 4 PM. Bag limits are 10 ducks and 4 geese, with the mourning dove season December 1 to January 15 offering 15 per day and 45 per week.
The sixth grade of Sam and Will Moore Institute formed a Better English Club. Elected officers include Ethel Bates as president John Joe as secretary Mabel Marie Fehrenkamp as treasurer Dennis Wagner as counselor Willie C. Batey as reporter. The club aims for accuracy and a good reputation.
The Moulton Parent-Teacher Association will hold its regular meeting at the schoolhouse Friday afternoon at the usual times. A program will be rendered. All members are urged to be present.
The Children of Mary will hold their monthly meeting on Sunday October 6. All members are urged to be present.
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