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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1935
Page
1
Mrs Sam Jaeggli named chairman for Moulton and community to organize the Gonzales Centen nial Exposition November 5 to 9 featuring Early Texas History and DeWitt's colony. Committee includes Mrs W E B Smith Mrs Ed Kolar and others. An elaborate historic parade will open the event.
Jeff McAllen reports the first shipment of grape fruit from the Lower Rio Grande Valley last week. The season's crop is estimated at about 3,000,000 boxes.
Governor James V Allred designates October 21 to 26 as statewide Clean Up Week urging removal of rubbish from premises parks streets and highways to improve community sanitation and safety.
The city of Moulton reports a 12 cent reduction in key insurance rates following installation of an elevated water tank and a new well equipped fire truck. Officials praise the improved public safety measures and urge continued progress.
United States Senator Tom Connally departed Seattle on October 16 heading to the Philippines to attend the inauguration of the first president of the newly established island republic. He travels with his son Ben Connally, an attorney from Houston.
Fire Prevention Week was observed the week of October 6 to 12. Citizens should wage war on the fire demon 365 days a year by keeping premises free of rubbish and inspecting flues before heater use in winter.
At three o clock Friday morning the F J Kubenka barn in the southeast town part caught fire. A rapid water stream from the fire truck checked the blaze, saving the barn and keeping corn and hay undamaged besides slight loss. The department earned praise for quick, effective work.
DeWitt county farmers anticipate marketing 165000 to 170000 turkeys this season. Yoakum section farmers plan significant onion plantings next year.
The vice president and Mrs John N Garner depart on a goodwill trip to the Philippine Islands and Japan to represent President Roosevelt at the inaugural of the first president of the Philippines and to promote employment programs for youths under the national youth administration. They plan a two month trip.
Mrs. E A Arnim of Flatonia favored The Hagle office with a pleasant call while in town Saturday morning.
Mr and Mrs William Dziewas and Mrs Perry Wendtland of Yoakum were guests of Mrs F Wilks Monday.
Dr. August W. Daritek of Shiner and Dr. Oscar A. Daritek attended a dental meeting in Houston Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Schoenvogel and Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Heinsohn and baby of near Witting were recent visitors in San Antonio.
Judge and Mrs A J Darilek visited Austin to see their son Daniel Darilek a UT student. Henry Pete Etlinger and Ad Boening of Kolar Etlinger Motor Co traveled to Houston to view the 1936 Ford on display. Emil Darilek family and Schulenburg Darileks spent Sunday in Austin and at the Bastrop state park.
The Moulton Independent School District board sets Saturday November 9 to vote on authorizing 50 000 bonds to build and equip a new school. A PWA grant of 40 905 supports the project. The note outlines town water readiness and suggests extending West Second Street mains to serve homes and rapid fire truck access.
The Moulton High School civics class led by Miss Stone visited Austin on October 10. The trip went smoothly as Mr. Olsen of Lavaca County guided students through the House of Representatives and Senate Chamber and they met state officials including Governor Allred.
Mr and Mrs J T Jaeggi order The Hagle sent to their son James Jaeggli a Schreiner Institute Kerrville student.
Mr and Mrs Ed Kolar and their son Edward James returned Monday from Kyle where they visited in the home of Mr and Mrs William Schmeltekopf.
Dr. Oscar A. Darilek reports good attendance at the Guadalupe Dental Society monthly meeting in Gonzales Saturday evening. He notes a fine gathering and says the next meeting will be held at Shiner on Saturday November 9.
Born to Mr and Mrs John Sofka near Moulton October 9 a 7 pound girl named Patricia Ann Born to Mr and Mrs Ben Branecky October 12 near Flatonia a boy named Theodore both reports list names and birth locations in a local births column.
The state board of cosmetology extended the license application deadline from October 15 to November 15. Community notes include moves by Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Rowland to the Dr. J G Guenther home near the Lutheran church and visits by William Peterson of Helletts ville to his daughter Mrs. J J Jaeggli. Rev A H Falkenberg attended the American Lutheran Church finance committee meeting in Austin with G J Bohnenkamp. The Eagle congratulates John T Thompson of Big Hill for turning 90 years old and notes he remains in good health.
Funeral services for Henry Wachtendorf were held Friday at Zion Lutheran Church after his death from injuries in a Wednesday car crash. Surviving wife, five children, and five grandchildren are listed along with siblings in Germany and Texas. The St Joseph Parish picnic at Hermann Park drew a large crowd with a cotton bale auction and a dance raising substantial proceeds.
The sixth grade formed The Eurasia Club to study their mother country. Officers include President Victor Bevan, Vice President Cordelia Boehm, Secretary-Treasurer Willie Pundt, and Reporter Ethel Baros. Sponsor Mr. Zitelman.
John Rebecek and Miss Annie Gast of near Moulton wed at St Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton Monday morning. Rev Joseph Kopp officiated the ceremony.
Frank Rothbauer and Miss A dela Cinadr of Oak Grove were married at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Moulton Monday morning. Rev. Joseph Kopp performed the ceremony.
Funeral services for Maggie Barnes age 77 were held in Hallettsville with Rev. A. Guyon and Rev. Theo R. Thomas officiating. Interment followed at Hallettsville city cemetery. Survived by sons Claude, Will Barnes of Hallettsville and Rufus Barnes of Cheapside. daughters Mrs. J. E. Murphy of Hallettsville and Mrs. Arthur J. Appelt of Overton. 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Johnnie Pilsner of near Moulton wed Miss Albine Mikes daughter of Mr and Mrs Anton Mies near Hallettsville in a ceremony at Hallettsville last week officiated by Rev A Mathis.
Miss Albina Janak and Hubert Hollub of Moravia married last week with Rev. F. J. Fellman presiding. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Anton Hollub.
Julius Dolezal of Shiner and Miss Lillie Rippel of Dickson School were married at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Moulton Tuesday morning with Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating.
George Matula of Hallettaville and Katherine Rothbauer of Henkhaus united in marriage at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Moulton, October 7 with Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating.
The New Ford V-8 cars for 1936 were shown for the first time Tuesday to Ford dealers at group meetings in 34 Ford branch cities in the United States and Canada. The new cars will be publicly shown next Saturday by dealers.
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