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Newspaper

Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1936

Page

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Demonstration Club Officers

The Moulton Home Demonstration Club met at the American Legion Hall on Wednesday October 14. Miss Morgan demonstrated bouquet arrangement and care for hats and dry cleaning silk and woolen clothes. Officers elected: Lisette Winkenwerder president, Leo Jaroszewski vice president, Elizabeth Dierschke secretary treasurer, Hildred Jaroszewski council delegate, Evelyn Dierschke reporter, Hugo Fisbeck substitute council delegate, Joe Gold yard demonstrator and food preservation demonstrator. Lisette Winkenwerder plans a mattress demonstration at her home this month. date to be announced.

Moulton American Legion Hall Miss Morgan Lisette Winkenwerder Leo Jaroszewski Elizabeth Dierschke Hildred Jaroszewski Evelyn Dierschke Hugo Fisbeck Joe Gold

Lavaca County Cotton Figures for 1936 Ginning

James H. Strauss of Hallettsville, special agent of the Bureau of the Census, reports Lavaca County ginned 5 974 bales from the 1936 crop prior to October 1, versus 10 771 bales for the 1935 crop by October 1.

James H. Strauss Hallettsville Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census Lavaca

Ground-breaking exercises for Brenham Legion home

Ground-breaking exercises were held Monday for the new American Legion home in Brenham. The structure is planned to cost 18000 dollars and will serve veterans in the community.

American Legion Brenham

Miss Armilda Magee Is 5 Millionth Expo Visitor

A Texas girl Armilda Jane Magee of Wichita Falls became the five millionth visitor at the Texas Centennial Exposition in Dallas on Sunday.

Texas Armilda Jane Magee Wichita Falls Dallas

Governor Allred Heads to New Mexico After Session

Governor James V. Allred will depart Texas immediately following the extraordinary legislative session to deliver several addresses on behalf of the national Democratic ticket.

James V. Allred New Mexico

Roosevelt Brings Appreciation Day Call Twelve Days Away

A message urges Americans to show appreciation for President Roosevelt and his administration as twelve days remain before the opportunity to express support. The note highlights three and a half years of work.

Roosevelt

Idaho Senator Borah shifts stance on new deal

United States Senator William E Borah of Idaho will not join attacks on the new deal program. Borah has supported many new deal measures and says he likes to give credit where it is due.

United States William E. Borah Idaho Borrah

Allred Proclaims Centennial Coin Week for UT Memorial Museum Drive

Governor James V. Allred designates October 19 to 23 as Centennial Coin Week to promote a campaign selling Centennial half dollars through schools and colleges. Funds raised will support the Memorial Museum to be erected on the University of Texas campus.

James V. Allred University of Texas

Moulton Couple Married in Shiner October 12

Otto G. Fisbeck and Miss Adella Anders wed at the Lutheran Church in Shiner on Monday October 12 in a small ceremony led by Rev. Schuetze. Bride, daughter of Ad Anders, has worked at the local telephone exchange. Groom, son of Fritz Fisbeck, was raised here. After a lavish supper the couple left for Dallas and other places for their honeymoon. The Eagle joins friends in extending congratulations.

Otto G. Fisbeck Adella Anders Lutheran Church In Shiner Schuetze Ad. Anders Fritz Fisbeck Dallas

Lavaca County Pool Checks Distributed to Farmers

Cotten growers in the Molton section with 1985 pool certificates received checks Wednesday. The Lavaca county agent's department distributed the payments, with about 4,000 checks issued to county farmers.

Lavaca Moulton Lavaca County

Midnight Fire Destroys Barn in Townswest

A barn at the August Eilert place in the western part of town was destroyed by fire of undetermined origin between 12 and 1 am Wednesday. Firefighters halted spread to nearby buildings though about 80 bushels of corn and feedstuffs inside were lost. some corn was saved.

Eilert Place

Child Drinks Gasoline in Dilworth Incident

The fifteen month old child of Mr and Mrs O W Thompson drank gasoline from a cup left by a workman draining fuel from a car. The child was rushed to a doctor and is getting along nicely.

O. W. Thompson Dilworth

Ladies' Aid Society Bazaar Planned at Luther Hall

The Lutheran Ladies' Aid Society announces a bazaar at Luther Hall on Saturday October 24 starting at 2 o clock in the afternoon. Lunch will be served and the public is invited to attend.

The Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society Luther Hall

Tax Collector to Visit Moulton for Taxes

Tax Assessor-Collector E A Turk of Hallettsville will be in Moulton on Saturday for collecting state and county taxes. The visits occur October 30 and 31.

E. A. Turk Hallettsville Moulton

Baby Left At Yoakum Home Found On Steps

A five day old baby girl was found on the back steps of the J. Cardona home in Yoakum Texas on Monday. A note with feeding instructions was pinned to the infant and she was found warmly dressed with clothing and a box nearby.

Baby Wait Yoakum Home Yoakum Texas J. Cardona

Migls Sell Moulton Home On West First Street

Louis A. Migl and wife sold to Louis J. Kubicek their Block 9 corner lot at West First and South First Streets in Moulton for 2460 dollars.

West First Sts Louis A. Migl Louis J. Kubicek West First South First Sts Moulton

Raab Family Visit in Houston

Mr and Mrs F P Raab and their son Oscar spent Sunday in Houston visiting Mr and Mrs Erwart Raab.

F. P. Raab Oscar Houston Erwart Raab

Mrs Frances Dooley Visiting In Moulton

Mrs Frances Dooley of Stockdale was in Moulton for several days last week as a guest in the home of Mr and Mrs O F Knape.

Frances Dooley Stockdale Moulton O. F. Knape

Brenham Families Visit Mrs Rud Jaeggli Family

Mr and Mrs W H Zschappel and Mr and Mrs C H Zschappe and son Bobbie of Brenham visited in the home of Mrs Rud Jaeggli Sunday.

W. H. Zschappel C. H.zschappe Bobbie Brenham Rud. Jaeggli

Mrs Landrum Returns Home After Visit With Kouapg Family

Mrs H M Landrum returns to Houston Sunday evening following a several day visit with her parents, Mr and Mrs O F Kouapg.

Kotzebue Family Visits in Mathis

Mr and Mrs Henry Earl Kot zebue and baby and Mrs Erna Kotzebue spent Sunday in Mathis visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs Irving Ramsower.

Henry Earl Kotzebue Erna Kotzebue Mathis Irving Ramsower

Local visitors reach Darilek home Sunday

Mr. Rufus Becker and family of Yorktown, Mrs. Richard Troell of Gonzales, Mrs. R. Karney and daughters of Pilgrim visited Mr and Mrs Vladik Darilek there Sunday.

Rufus Becker Yorktown Richard Troell Gonzales R. Karney Pilgrim Vladik Darilek

Smith Family Visit Ties Austin Trip to UT Attendance

Mr and Mrs F C Smith and daughter Frankie spent Sunday in Austin with Lorena Ruth Smith a UT attendee. Miss Smith serves as assistant calendar clerk in the Texas House of Representatives.

F. C. Smith Frankie Austin Lorena Ruth Smith University of Texas

Schodde Family Returns From Kansas Visit and Dallas Exhibit

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Schodde and daughter Miss Whilma returned Monday from Anthony Kansas where they visited Mr. and Mrs Edwin Schodde. They also attended the Centennial Exposition at Dallas. Edwin Schodde has just recovered from an appendicitis operation.

W. H. Schodde Miss Whilma Anthony Kansas Edwin Schodde Dallas

Fats and Leans To Play Ball At Herman Park Sunday

The fats and loans will clash at Herman Park next Sunday afternoon at 3 30. Admission is 10 cents with children 5. Proceeds go half to the Moulton Fire Department and half to the Ball Club. Public invited to enjoy the game and support a worthy cause.

The Fats and Loans Herman Park Moulton

Hallettsville Begins Parish Hall Construction

Work has started on a new 50 by 90 foot one story frame building to serve as a parish hall for Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. The auditorium style structure will be built by contractor Ben Bludau of Hallettsville.

Hallettsville Sacred Heart Catholic Church Ben Bludau

Komensky P.T.A. Opens First Meeting of Term Friday

The Komensky Parent-Teacher Association invites all to Friday night’s October 23 gathering. Welcome to members old and new. Bring a friend and join the effort to make the term’s first meeting a success.

Komensky Parent-Teacher Association

Births Reported In California Families

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Alton M. Hruska of Fresno California August 21 a girl named Patricia Ann. Born to Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Bettinardi formerly Miss Valesia Hruska of Oakland California October 8 a girl named Alicia Augustine.

Alton M. Hruska Fresno California Patricia Ann A. A. Bettinardi Valesia Hruska Oakland Alicia Augustine

Birthday Celebration for Sam L Johnson in Gonzales

A Sunday gathering at Sam L Johnson’s home in Gonzales honored his 54th birthday on October 18. Guests enjoyed dinner under the trees with kodaking and games, then departed with best wishes for many more birthdays.

Sam L. Johnson Catherine Tadlock Jake Mikesh Annie Hubert Tadlock Carlos Austin Tadlock Gonzales Robert Mikesh Yoakum J. L Johnson David Paul Flatonia B. Johnson Buck Johnson Leona Leazar W. J. Spear B. F. Ware Carlton Johnson Joan Joy

Applications for old age assistance rise to thousands monthly

Headquarters reports indicate about 3 000 persons apply for old age assistance each month. Cumulative applications received through last week reach 212 000.

Business Men's League Forms In Moulton At First Meeting

The Moulton Business Men's League held its first meeting at the American Legion Hall chaired by president J. B. Wilson. Fifty six local business people enrolled with a $1 annual fee. Committees were named to assist A M College in locating land for garlic experimentation and to devise a plan to stimulate business. The next meeting is scheduled for the third Tuesday night in November at 7:30.

Moulton Business Men’s League American Legion Hall J. B. Wilson Elo Fehrenkamp Moulton League J.T. Jaeggli Ed. Boehm R. B. Papacek A. & M. College Vladih Boehm Joe Biehm Erwin Oehl Henry Fehrenkamp

Centennial Tower Dedication at LaGrange and Sacred Heart Jubilee

State officials and religious leaders converge on LaGrange for dual ceremonies the Centennial tower on Monument Hill honoring the Dawson Men and the Men of Mier and the Golden Jubilee of Sacred Heart Parish. Governor Allred Lt Gov Weodal and Attorney General McCraw join bishop C E Byrne and J J Mansfield among others. Catholic clergy and nuns from across Texas will attend.

LaGrange Monument Hill Dawson Mier Sacred Heart Parish James V. Allred C. E. Byrne Galveston Walter Weodal Wm. McCraw J.J. Mansfield Board of Control Texas Centennial Commission of Control Legislature Texas

Hatchery Opening Planned in Local Vine Rehmer Building

P A Kubala of Schulenburg announces a new hatchery opening January 1 in the Vine Rehmer building to serve customers in the area. He currently runs hatcheries and poultry farms at Schulenburg and Weimar.

P. A. Kubala Schulenburg

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Falkenberg Draws Neighbors

Mrs A H Falkenberg was surprised by a party Saturday evening as neighbors and friends gathered to celebrate her birthday. Refreshments were served.

A. H. Falkenberg

Moulton Man's Brother Dies After Car Crash

August Mladenka brother to John Mladenka of Moulton dies at Shiner hospital from injuries on October 9. Funeral at Shiner Catholic Church followed by burial in Shiner Cemetery. Born Fayette County October 5 1866, aged 70 years 10 months 17 days. Survived by his wife Mrs Mary Wagner two daughters Lois Angeline and three sons Jerome Laddie Gus George and others plus 23 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

August Mladenka John Mladenka Shiner Hospital Fayette County Julia Zissa Praha Jerome Koerth Joe Konecny Shiner Joe Hranitzky Mount Olive Laddie

Couple Honored With Friendship Box At Bridge Party

Mrs. John Cinadr and Mrs. Lee Jarosek hosted a bridge party Monday night for Mr. and Mrs. Otto Fisbeck newly married. After five games a lunch was served and the honorees received a large gift basket with many presents.

John Cinadr Lee Jarosek Otto Fisbeck

Bridge Club Hosts Luncheon and Prizes

Mrs. J. T. Jaeggli won high score at the Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club with Miss Marguerite Breim receiving the consolation prize and Mrs. H. A. Fiedler earning the galloping prize. Refreshments featured deviled chicken sandwiches smacks pickles pimento sandwiches pineapple cake and coffee.

J. T. Jaeggli Marguerite Breim H. A. Fiedler

Johnsons and guests visit Alblinger in Beeville

Walter Johnson James Johnson Milton Winkenwaerder and Misses Kate and Ruth Johnson visited Mr and Mrs Steve Alblinger in Beeville Sunday.

Walter James Johnson Milton Winkenwaerder Kate Ruth Johnson Mrs Steve Alblinger Beeville

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Demonstration Club Ladies’ Aid Society Fats and Leans First Komensky P.T.A Business Men’s League Centennial Shiner Catholic Rev Netardus Bridge Club Frank Biehunko
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