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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1927
Page
1
Sam Jr the son of Dr and Mrs Sam Jaeggli marked his fifth birthday with a Saturday party on October 15. He and a number of friends enjoyed games and refreshments including cake sandwiches and soda water.
Bohumir Hlozek and Mary Stary were married at the Catholic church on Monday morning with Rev. Father Kopp officiating. Both are prominent young residents of the near town.
Ed L. Biehunke owner of the Model Bakery closed a sale last week Wednesday with Charles Eissler of Hallettsville for the bakery property. Mr. and Mrs. Eissler of Hallettsville were present to close the trade.
The Lockhart Fair opened Tuesday drawing a large crowd as exhibits impressed across all departments. The American Legion Band of Moulton provided music for the opening day.
The Baursville P T A held a regular meeting with speeches by J T Jaeggli Moulton School Board president and Mrs Jaeggli on P T A works. Prof Markovsky discussed compulsory attendance law and Prof Joe Schwartz shared views on benefits. Fifteen new members joined bringing total to 37.
Joe Raab and Lydia Boehm were married Tuesday morning October 18 at the Catholic church in Moulton with Rev. Father Joseph Kopp officiating. The couple and families celebrated at the bride’s home with a wedding dinner afterwards.
A box supper and a free program will be held at Claiss School on Monday night October 3 Halloween night for the benefit of the school. Everyone invited.
Louis A Billimek longtime Shiner resident and World War I veteran died Friday morning October 14 at Fort Sam Houston base hospital after six weeks of treatment. He was 35 years old. Funeral held Sunday at his brother’s home under American Legion post auspices with Rev Father Netardus officiating. He is survived by his wife Olga Selzer his mother Mrs Meatha Billimek a sister Mrs Anton Bratrich and 38 brothers Frank Anton Rudolph and others. His father died in 1923.
Numerous residents listed as visiting kin and hosting guests in various Texas towns. Names include Hillmer Wagner Bargmann Resse mann Gray Valenta Mueller Hoppe Anders Biehunko Gibbs Jones McMaster Papacek, with trips between Yorktown West hoff Gongales Moulton Yoakum Browns ville Edinburg Goliad Bishop and Burton.
A large crowd attended an open air concert Sunday evening by the American Legion Band. The program had 11 numbers including marches and overtures. It was funded by Moulton citizens and the band members thank contributors. The band left Tuesday morning for Lockhart to open Caldwell county’s annual fair, and their high demand suggests a busy next season.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Faltisek marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary in Buursville on Monday Oct 17. The Catholic ceremony was led by Rev Father Joseph Kopp, followed by a large home reception with a bountiful dinner. Distant relatives from Rowena Ammansville and Gonzales attended.
Grace Frey daughter of Mr and Mrs E J Frey entertained a large crowd of her little friends Tuesday October 11 for her eleventh birthday anniversary. A dainty lunch was served.
Mr. Vince Rehmer and family Mrs. C. M. Kotzebue Mrs. F. J. Helweg and Mrs. Charles Riske have finished a several days visit in San Antonio.
Herbert Roy Haase, son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Haase, baptized Sunday at grandparents home with Rev A H Falkenberg presiding. Dorothy Marie Klobedans, daughter of Mr and Mrs E W Klobedans Waelder, baptized Sunday evening at the Lutheran church with Rev A H Falkenberg officiating.
Mr and Mrs Henry Schodde hosted relatives and friends Sunday to mark the 75th birthday of Mr Schodde. Attendees enjoyed dainty refreshments during the gathering.
Mrs Rudolph Papacek spent last weekend in San Antonio visiting relatives and sightseeing. She toured historic sites and enjoyed local cuisine during her stay in the city.
The Parent Teachers Association met at the High School last Friday with strong turnout. A grades program impressed attendees. They scheduled a carnival on October 1 and a 35 cent chicken supper, plus a Thanksgiving turkey dinner and a December bazaar with details to follow.
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