Card of Thanks for Fire Service Assistants
We express our sincere thanks to all who helped extinguish the fire that started in our building on the night of October 15. Your aid and courage are deeply appreciated by us and our family.
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1922
Page
1
We express our sincere thanks to all who helped extinguish the fire that started in our building on the night of October 15. Your aid and courage are deeply appreciated by us and our family.
Beginning Wednesday November 1, the service will make only one delivery daily at 9 in the morning. Customers should place orders by 8:30 a.m. to ensure inclusion.
The bond proposal of 12,000 to add to the Moulton public school failed by a small margin after Monday’s vote. Trustees plan another bond election in coming weeks as crowding remains a concern and opponents misread the tax impact. The editorial urges support for school improvement to uphold democratic governance and community future.
The Cemetery Aid Society met with Mrs. Elo C Fehrenkamp on Wednesday Oct 4 Refreshments were served The next meeting will be held with Mrs Fred W Krause on Wednesday November 1
A celebration and barbecue will be held at Herman Park on Sunday October 22 to benefit the Catholic Church. The event begins at noon and ends with a grand ball at night.
The Lutheran Church schedules a Sunday morning 10 30 a reforming festival and a Sunday evening 7 30 English service with holy communion.
Mr. Alfred C. Rehmer and family of Taylor visit homefolk. Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Koller and son of Weimar travel by car Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ullmann and other relatives. Mr. Koller and a son return Monday. Mrs. Koller stays a few weeks.
A trash barrel fire in the upstairs hall of the First State Bank building shortly after midnight was halted by metal wall sheathing and quick action. Telephone operators alerted the night watchman B. H. Cordes and others, and the blaze was controlled within minutes. It is believed a burning cigarette or cigar stub started the fire, which destroyed the barrel.
The Eagle prints a new six story series by C. B. Whitford appearing as dog interviews with a dog doctor. The pieces compare human and canine problems with humor philosophy and dog knowledge and promise quaint entertainment for readers.
Henry Etlinger, Ford dealer, received word that Ford car prices have been reduced by 50 dollars. The price cut affects all models available at his showroom.
Ed Boehm serves on the grand jury this week in Hallettsville. Notables include Miss Albina Kubena visiting her mother Mrs M Kubena, Miss Annie Mae Arnim returning from Taylor, and Ida Kaase back from Hallettsville. A newborn boy blessed Dr and Mrs Sam Jaeggli. Tax collectors Schornack and Holebee tally state and county taxes at 14,843.28 over two days.
A pretty wedding took place at St John’s Catholic church on Wednesday morning. Rev Father Leo Moczygemba officiated uniting Louis Hohensee and Martha Kellner in marriage. The couple are from Novohrad and Moravia families. Celebration followed at the Kellner home. The Eagle extends best wishes for a long life together.
The article notes field work completion at Culak School with requests for rain. It lists attendees Misses Ella Huff Hilda Huff Agnes Huff, Johnnie Fishbeck, Miss Emma Reindl and Rosie Reindl. Several patrons attended the Moulton show with large crowds reported nightly. Gus Huff and daughter Ella with Emma Reind motor to Shiner to celebrate Mrs Hy Mueller's birthday. Rudie Huff accompanied them home. Sweet Sixteen.
Lavaca County physician and druggist set fees from 1.65 to 2 dollars for granulated eye treatment. The child may return for a free examination to monitor progress. Gertrude Stumbles R C Public Health Nurse Lavaca County.
Mrs. Frank Wagner Jr hosted the Forty Two Club on Wednesday afternoon with several interesting games. Mrs. Edwin Jaeggli won the prize and Mrs. Vince Rehmet received the club pin. Refreshments were served. Out of town guest Mrs. Alfred Rehmet of Taylor attended. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Vince Rehmet.
The Moulton High School Literary Society met in the Study Hall Friday at 3 20 PM. The president called the meeting to order, minutes were read with no corrections, and an interesting program was presented before adjournment. Next meeting set for October 27.
Otto Jaroszewski of the Farmers Union Co-Operative Mercantile store in Yoakum Texas suffered an eye injury when a rifle bullet shattered his windshield and a glass fragment struck his eye. The eye was later removed after the incident occurred as he returned to his office from lunch.
The Henkhaus barbecue and picnic last Sunday drew a large crowd who enjoyed barbecue meats and accessories. Activities included clay bird shooting horse races and concert music by the Fl tonia band with a grand ball in the evening.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness after the death of Wm. F. Gerdes and appreciation for floral tributes and Rev. E Hannemann. The Gerdes family and relatives thank Mozart Lodge No 59 for their support and note a Bishop Sunday visit. Also announced is Mozart Lodge 80th anniversary on November 6 and a Nickel High School Halloween event open to all.
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