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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1938
Page
1
A National Board of Fire Underwriters study notes fire losses rise from September to December as homes ignite from stoves furnaces and defective equipment. Inspect chimneys flues and pipes, install new safe pipes, avoid overheating stoves, and hire heating experts to keep heating systems clean and maintained before deep cold sets in.
Ninth District Legionaires and auxiliary members meet in semi annual convention at Round Top on Sunday October 23. The American Band of Moulton will perform in the afternoon under O F Knape who has led the group twelve years and earned state honors. Fred F Fehrenkamp is band business manager. Adjutant William Miculka invites members to contact him promptly if they wish to attend.
Miss Mary Ruth Williams of the Sam and Will Moore Institute teaching staff led a group of senior class members to The Eagle office on Wednesday afternoon to explore newspaper publishing. Students included Janie Barek Elizabeth Kubicek Sybil Pustejovsky Ethel Wagner Lillian Hinck Jewel Johnson Dorothy Fehrenkamp Rudy Darilek Gordon Fehrenkamp Erwin Mikulencak and Kenward Kolar. The Eagle staff enjoyed the visit and looks forward to their return.
Four couples were married at St. Joseph's Catholic Church this week with Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating. Ludwig Mikes and Marian Zidek. Alfons Vana and Mary Tousek. William Matula and Edna Dierschke. J Sternadel and Adela Barta all tied the knot in ceremonies held Tuesday and Monday mornings.
Louis Faltisek and Miss Stella Stastne were married at Sweet Home Catholic Church Monday with Rev Kuratko officiating. The Eagle wishes the couple happiness and blessings in their life together.
Lavaca County farmers holding 1933 Plow-up Option Pool Certificates may redeem at $1 per bale by applying at the County AAA Office. Applications must be sent to Washington DC before December 31, 1938. County agriculture officials say 200 to 300 certificates exist and should be submitted promptly.
Pension officials report 113 780 Texans will receive assistance in October, up 685 from September. Total October distribution reaches 1 572 953 dollars, averaging a monthly pension per recipient.
The Geier Merrem Post No. 892 American Legion Auxiliary elected officers for the coming year led by Mrs. Frank Cinadr as president and Mrs. Erna Kotzebue as first vice president. Other officers include Mrs. J. J. Havlik second vice president secretary Mrs. William Miculka treasurer Mrs. Leona Merrem ser geante at arms. Color bearers Mrs. O F Knape and Mrs. Frank Meyer chaplain Mrs. Frank Wagner child welfare chair Mrs. Fred Fehrenkamp poppy committee Mrs. Theresa Valenta and Mrs. Frank Meyer. Officers installed with Legion Post officers by Fred F Fehrengamp. social followed.
Mr and Mrs Joe Beyer Jr were surprised by a silver wedding anniversary gathering on October 7 with a large lunch for relatives and neighbors. Attending were H B Moeller and sons Louis Moeller and family Henry Laqua and family Mrs Emma Moeller and children Frank Meyer and family Mr and Mrs Chas Lueke Mrs Martha Bieberhanke and daughter Frank Cinadr and family Mr and Mrs John Gajer Mr and Mrs Albert Ermis Earl Needham and family G G Fisbeck and family Mrs Isabel Thulemeyer and Misses Martha Beyer Elizabeth Marguerite Bersenhoff and Edith Kurtz.
The Moulton Home Demonstration Club met at City Hall on September 28. Members shared recipes for serving canned fruits and discussed keeping harmony in the home. The next meeting is planned for October 19 at Mrs Joe Golds home with a program on child and plant care.
The Komensky Parent-Teacher Association held its first meeting on Friday October 7 at the school. President Hinck led, minutes were approved, and principal Koci an noted the group has been active since 1928. New officers include F K Arnoir president Mary Pustka vice president Lillie Pesek secretary Frank Bohuslav treasurer Lillian Kalus reporter Ad Migl Vladik Pesek electricians and Ad Mikulik sergeant at arms. A program by students is set for November 4 to close the year.
Chief Frank Williams of the A. and M. College Firemen's Training School led a class at the American Legion Hall in College Station Thursday night with 78 attendees. Delegations from Yoakum Shiner Waelder Hallettville and Flatonia were present. Williams showed a 250 foot training film and gave a fire prevention lecture after addressing local school children.
The Catholic parish of Moulton will celebrate its Golden Jubilee on Wednesday October 26. High mass begins at 9, dinner at Herman Park at 11:80, supper at 6, with speeches and entertainment in the afternoon. A dance will close the day as local business houses close at 11:80 A M.
Miss Helen Urban and Miss Helen Kaase attended funeral services for Markus Wasek a 25 year old man killed by a train Sunday night at Sweet Home The Eagle extends sympathy to the family.
The sixth annual bazaar at Herman Park sponsored by the Moulton Volunteer Fire Department drew a large crowd with American Legion Band music and a dinner serving lines. Chief Frank Williams spoke on fire prevention. receipts totaled 1343 dollars and 4 cents. Also noted is the obituary of Armi Darilek, 23, of Dickson school, survived by parents and six siblings, with funeral at Moulton Catholic Church.
Miss Gladys Krause and Will Allen Skinner united in marriage at Edinburg on Sunday October 9. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Carrie Krause of Edinburg, was born in Moulton and has lived in the Rio Grande Valley for years. The bridegroom is a young Edinburg businessman. they will reside there. The Eagle offers congratulations.
The Luther League of Zion Lutheran Church met Tuesday night to study prayer. Committees were appointed and plans made to entertain the Yorktown Federation of Luther Leagues on November 6. A large group of nearby town youths is expected to attend.
Funeral services were held for Lee Martin a 49 year old man stabbed to death near his rural home four miles from Yoakum on Saturday night A brother was jailed at Hallettsville following the stabbing Martin is survived by his wife five brothers and five sisters
Principal E. E. Darilek tells The Eagle a picnic will be held at Dickson school on Armistice Day starting 11 30 in the morning. The program includes dinner, magic, entertainment and a dance.
Official financial condition statement for the Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Moulton appears on page four. Read the page for the bank's assets liabilities and capital as filed.
The Catholic School Club met on October 5 with president Mrs. Emil Jalufka presiding. Minutes of the previous meeting were read as the club, now 157 members strong, plans a Nov. 2 gathering at 8:30 at the Catholic Hall.
Local sale advertises The Moulton Eagle at 2.00 per year and the Semi-Weekly Farm News at 1.00 per year, both combined for 2.50 per year. Readers are encouraged to subscribe now for value.
The County Agricultural Agent's office will sign 1937 subsidy applications at Shiner on October 18 from 8:30 A M to 4 30 P M Moulton on October 19 from 8:30 A M to 4 30 P M and Yoakum on October 20 from 8 30 to 11 30 A M All farmers who have not signed may sign at these times.
Fire destroyed ten stacks of hay on the Joe Kloesel Sr. farm seven miles southeast of Moulton Friday afternoon. Moulton firefighters saved nine stacks and the farm buildings after a blaze from an undetermined origin. Crews worked from 3 to 9 o'clock. praise comes from Kloesel for the boy firefighters and neighbors.
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