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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1934
Page
1
The Moulton Public School reports seventh graders scored 99th in a state test of 12 subjects from 282 schools. Reading shows the weakest area. other subjects include English, arithmetic, geography, health, spelling, and U.S. history. Results compare our school with the state mean and highlight a need to boost reading and dictionary use.
A Girls' Glee Club was organized at the Sam and Will Moore Institute with officers: Maxine Bergfeld president Dorothy Jean Jaeggli vice president Norma Wachtendorf secretary Joyce Kopecky treasurer Frankie Smith reporter Doris Arnim and Abel Mary Boehm accompanists. A committee was appointed to make by laws and select colors.
Miss Virginia Bergfeld of Moulton, student at Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos, has been elected to membership in the Charles Craddock Literary Society, a campus social organization.
On October 23 a Catholic School Club was organized at the Catholic Parish Hall with Rev. Father Kopp presiding. Twenty four ladies attended as officers were elected: F.C. Smith president R. B. Papacek vice president Elo C. Fehrenkamp secretary treasurer Ed Kolar membership chair Emil Jaluska reporter Ad Windel Henry Butschek Ad Ermis Wm Meylar Edwin Knesek and Emil Jalufka on the membership committee. Next meeting is set for November 13 at 2 p.m.
The Moulton School Band is organized by Mr. Zitelman with director C J Zitelman and accompanist Miss Peacock. Members include flutists James Jaeggli and others across clarinets trumpets saxophones trombones baritone and drums. Rehearsals start soon as more students consider joining.
The candidate list includes L. J. Sulak for State Senator District 15 serving Fayette Austin Colorado Waller and Lavaca Counties. R. A. Weinert for District Attorney. Lavaca County officials include J. J. Olsen for Representative Auc W Janszen for County Judge Gus Strauss for County Clerk A P McElroy for Sheriff E A Turk for Assessor Collector Cons W McDonald for County Superintendent Joan G Konvicka for County Treasurer Public Weigher Prec 6 Cmas Welfs for Prec 6 Commissioner Arnold Freytag Prec 2 Henry Krueger for Constable Prec 6 A J Darilek for Justice of the Peace Prec 6.
Joe Luksovsky and Miss Edith Kubicek wed at the Catholic Parish House with Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating. A bride’s supper followed at the bride’s home and a dance capped the day as neighbors and family congratulated the couple.
Kasper August R Kasper and Miss Josephine Pavlas wed at St. Josephs Catholic Church Tuesday morning with Rev Joseph Kopp performing the ceremony. Witnesses were Anton Pavlas and Adolph Ermis. Bridesmaids Annie Kasper and Lillie Pavias. Flower girl Dorothy Pavias ringbearer Weldon Ermis. Attendants Allen Seifert Bennie Roeder. The couple celebrated at the bride’s home. Felix Pavias of Oak Grove and Emil Kasper of Henkhaus are the parents. The Eagle offers congratulations.
In a public notice the Eagle urges Texas voters to reject the proposed constitutional amendment capping state taxes at 22.50 per person per year. It notes the measure would not affect local taxes and could force higher local levies for schools roads and state government operations.
The Moulton Parent-Teacher Association prepares a Halloween dance at Hermann Park Hall next Wednesday October 31 starting at 8 PM. The public is invited and proceeds will benefit the PTA.
Cinadr announces the installation of a first class cleaning plant at Cinadr's Cleaning Parlor. The facility is up-to-date and ranks with the best in the region. Mr and Mrs Cinadr invite the public to inspect the new plant and tour the facilities. William Hillmer and W F Oehl visited Schulenburg last week to see C B Schwenke who is recovering from illness.
Dr and Mrs F F Heger left last Friday for Chicago to attend the Century of Progress Exposition They will also visit in St Louis and expect to return home about November 1.
The Ed Kolar home party last week was not hosted by Kenward Kolar. It was organized by the seventh grade of which Kenward is a member.
The mission festival at Zion's Lutheran Church drew a large crowd on Sunday. Rev. M. A. Falkenberg of San Antonio delivered an address on mission work. The Sunday School presented readings songs and instrumental numbers. The Juvenile Orchestra performed several selections. The free will offering totaled 101 dollars and 62 cents.
Edwin Handsur son of Mr and Mrs Tom Handsur entertained a number of his young friends at the parental home last Friday evening. Various games were played and refreshments were served.
Kolar Bros. shipped three carloads totaling 160 calves to the San Antonio market last week. The cattle were sent from this locality, reflecting active livestock movement in the region.
The Kotzebue Drug Company announces a 1 Cent Sale running October 31 through November 3. See the large display advertisement elsewhere in this issue of The Eagle.
ReRoy Meiserschlaeger buys the cleaning and pressing establishment from Ben Zacek and will assume control on November 1. The transaction transfers ownership of the business to Meiserschlaeger as Zacek steps away.
The American Legion 9th District Convention will be held in Schulenburg on Sunday November 25 with McBride Post No 148 as host.
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