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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1925
Page
1
The Henry Schoenfeld residence hosted Mrs. Schoenfeld birthday festivities Wednesday night with domino games and music. Guests extended best wishes for many returns of the natal day and enjoyed choice refreshments before departing late.
Miss Ruth Wincik has returned from an extended stay at Rosenberg, resuming her usual activities and plans in the local community.
Master Harry Koester entertained friends for his birthday with many children’s games. Mr. and Mrs. J L Janssen moved to their new home in Moulton. Visitors at the R J C Vogt home included Rud Vogt Ernst Zimmermann and families Lillian Jaroszewski and others. Rud Jaroszewski visited Alice last week. Louis Koester family left for Columbus to visit relatives. John Strieder adding to his residence. Baursville school patrons improving the grounds. Blue Eyes. October 20 1925.
The Flatonia city council awarded the contract to drill a municipal deep water well to Louis Kiel of Deanville, Texas. The project will be completed when the pipeline construction is finished.
Mrs. Charles Kossbiel Sr. of Cuero Texas died October 17 1925 in a local sanatorium after an operation performed two weeks earlier. Born in Solingen Germany in 1846 she came to America in 1873 with her husband. Surviving children include F P Guenther Canyon TX J Mayne G J Dryer Cuero Louis Budde Louis Chovanetz Houston J G Guenther Moulton W C Kleuser Dallas Joseph Kossbiel Cuero Charles Kossbiel Falfurrias Ed Kossbiel Houston. Interment October 19 at Hillside Cemetery after a Requiem Mass at St Michael's. There are 28 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
The Eagle extends its sympathy to the bereaved survivors, expressing condolences and support during a difficult time.
A junior fire department has been organized in Yoakum with Boy Scouts and fire officials sponsoring. About 100 first class scouts are eligible for membership. Weekly practice led by R J Osborn, chief, and Charles Kaiser, assistant chief, trains youths in firefighting rescue and first aid, though they do not fight actual fires.
Walter Wotipka proprietor of Flatonia Motor Company was badly hurt in front of his business Sunday afternoon after cranking a patron's car in gear. He was bumped into another car and into a curb and sidewalk.
Public Weigher A. J. Jilek reports 828 bales of cotton received at Moulton up to Wednesday noon.
Mr Arnold Wiedemann and Miss Ester Hannemann were united in marriage at McGregor on Wednesday October 4 with Rev E Hannemann officiating. The bride, youngest daughter of Rev and Mrs E Hannemann, had worked as cashier for R Jaeggli & Bro. She resigns October 1. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Harry Wiedemann of near Flatonia. They will reside in Flatonia where the groom works in a garage. The Eagle wishes them a long and happy married life.
Alfons Barta and Martha Cook, prominent Komensky youths, married at Moulton Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Kopp as celebrant. After the ceremony, families hosted a dinner at the bride’s home, with music by the Kamensky Band. The Eagle offers congratulations.
Frank Koenig Sr transfers 16345 square feet at Arnim Mill place Moulton to Joe Bo huslav for 200 dollars. Vladimir Boehm sells 60 acres about five miles north of Moulton to Frank W Kocian for 2250 dollars.
The Lavaca County District Court fall term convenes in Hallettsville. Frank J. Wagner of Moulton serves on the inquisitorial board as a member.
Figures show New York's taxable real estate at about 12.76 billion dollars. The report notes widespread agricultural planting and large U S Army ordnance equipment as part of national statistics.
A rock asphalt deposit was discovered six miles south of San Antonio in Bexar county. The annual Red Cross roll call will be held from November 11 to Thanksgiving Day.
Willacy County authorities last Saturday approved the issuance of 300000 dollars in bonds to fund road construction projects.
United States Senator Samuel M. Ralston of Indiana died October 14 at his country home near Indianapolis. He was in his 68th year.
Cold last week killed about 25 000 freshly sheared sheep and goats in Reagan and neighboring counties, causing regional livestock losses and farm concerns.
R. L. Lattimore of Paris will enter the race for attorney general next year as a candidate from the Sixth Judicial District.
John Wingate Weeks is re signed as secretary of war and Dwight F. Davis is appointed to fill the vacancy as assistant secretary. The change confirms Weeks in command of war matters while Davis steps into the deputy role.
Miss Tillie Franke went to Houston Sunday to stay with relatives Mrs. Ford. Guenther of Canyon is visiting sister Mrs. John G. Guenther for a week. Mrs. Frank Brauner returned to Schulenburg Sunday after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Hinch. Mrs. Herman Zschappel of Brenham spent the past week in Moulton visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Jaeggii.
The Sesquicentennial Exposition marks the 150th anniversary of American independence and runs in Philadelphia from June 1 to December 1, 1926.
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson issues a proclamation designating October 27 as Roosevelt Day marking the 67th anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's birth and honoring his memory.
Miss Erna Guenther a San Antonio Public Schools teacher and Miss Marian Guenther a student at Our Lady of the Lake College returned to San Antonio Tuesday from Cuero where they attended the funeral of their grandmother Mrs. Charles Kossbiel Sr. on Monday.
High School reports progress as students vow to study harder. Alvin Menefee returns after illness while Lester Wages recovers from a ball injury and comes back this week. Allen Darilek re joins after a week. Miss Cone's class plans a Thanksgiving program. Honor roll includes Darelek, Vine Rehmer Jr, Merrem, Casey, Cimrhanzel, von Lienen, Batey, Kopecky, Krueger, Picha. Ring displays requested by seniors. rings to be chosen later.
The Boy Scouts held a regular meeting Monday night. Activities included the Scout path, clue collection, minutes, and business discussion. Drilling, indoor games, and a cheerful crowd ending with several good laughs.
Ginning in Lavaca County through October 1 reached 5 557 bales, down from 28 598 at the same date last year. Statewide ginnings to October 1 total 1 884 297 bales, versus 2 227 124 bales a year earlier.
Mrs Erna Kotzebue hosted the Bridge Club Tuesday afternoon. Mrs FE A Jaeggi achieved the high score. Mrs H A Menefee will entertain the club on Tuesday November 3.
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