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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1931
Page
1
In spring, Dr. F. F. Heger and Dr. Oscar A. Darilek inspected Moulton public school students. Heger reported 136 pupils examined with defects including eyes nose throat ears and 43 throat issues. Darilek found irregular teeth stained teeth and cavities with prophylaxis and extractions recorded for many pupils.
Frank Tousek and Miss Annie Stary wed at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Moulton with Rev. Joseph Kopp presiding. A dinner followed at the bride’s home. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Stary of near Henkhaus. the groom is son of Mr and Mrs Vaclav Tousek of the same community. The Eagle wishes them many years of blessedness.
The Eagle reports the Lavaca County Interscholastic League Meet will be in Shiner next year, the second time for Shiner and the county. Moulton has hosted once and Hallettsville several times. The paper suggests moving the 1932 meet to Moulton to boost school spirit.
Anton Stary Jr. and Theresa Pilat were married at the Catholic church in Praha with Rev. John Anders as celebrant. The couple will live on the Stary family farm near Moulton, the Eagle extends best wishes for their happiness.
Public weigher Charles Welff notes 4698 bales of cotton marketed in Moulton by 8 pm Wednesday marking a drop from 6663 bales on the same date last year.
Edmund Lichnovsky and Miss Ella Kahanek of the Velehrad community were married at the Hallettsville courthouse Tuesday morning with County Judge August W. Janszen officiating. Congratulations were offered to the couple.
Mrs Henry Koester Jr travels to Victoria to be with her mother Mrs Kunetka after a serious automobile accident Saturday morning en route to Houston.
Rev Joseph Kopp led a wedding ceremony at St. Josephs Catholic Church Moulton for Edward Hajek and Miss Jennie Vana. A sumptuous dinner followed at the bride’s parents home Adolf and Mrs Vana south of town.
A PTA meeting was held at Nickel School on Thursday night with a brief program and refreshments served by teachers. Officers elected include Mrs. Oscar Thompson president, Mrs. Joe Papacek vice president, and Miss Idella Moore secretary treasurer. Meetings set for the first Tuesday of each month starting November 2. Madeline Papacek, Reporter.
The death of Rep Fletcher Hale of New Hampshire on October 22 breaks the tie in the national house, giving Democrats a majority. The current standings show Democrats 114, Republicans 213, Farm-Labor 1, and 6 vacancies. Five vacancies will be filled Tuesday by special elections.
Earl Malone Yndo was shot and killed by Constable Scoggins of Waelder Saturday night near Old Moulton in Gonzales County. Yndo allegedly caused trouble and resisted arrest while armed with a shotgun. He was married.
The next district convention of the American Legion will be held in Shiner on Sunday, November 8. Delegates from Legion Posts in the district are expected to attend. The American Legion Band of Moulton will provide entertainment for visitors.
Mrs Sam Jaeggli organized a rhythm orchestra in Moulton. Rehearsals have been held and the group shows satisfactory progress. This is the first organization of this kind in Moulton and The Eagle wishes Mrs Jaeggli success.
A goodly number of Moulton residents attended the mission festival at the Lutheran church in Flatonia Sunday. Rev. Anders of Seguin conducted the service. The Moulton Juvenile Orchestra performed several selections.
Banking Commissioner of Texas applies to Lavaca County District Court for an order to sell all assets of First State Bank of Moulton to Farmers & Merchants Size Bank Moulton Texas. The deal would have the latter assume all liabilities except those to stockholders. Hearing set at Seguin Court House November 9, 1931 at 2 PM.
Governor Ross S. Sterling vetoed the Brooks measure from the special session that would divert 1 cent of the 4 cent gasoline tax to retirement of county and district road bonds. He argued the bill would hinder highway construction and cost workers their jobs.
The fat and the lean ladies of Flatonia played a 12 inning base ball game Tuesday October 20 for the Parent Teacher Association. The score ended 12 to 12 and receipts topped $80.
Dolores Mesa, reputed to be Cuba's oldest woman, reportedly died today at age 136. Santiago's DeCuba reports the claim of her extraordinary longevity.
Charlie Culak and Miss Edna Hirsch were married at St. Joseph's Church in Moulton Tuesday morning by Rev. Joseph Kopp. A festive wedding meal followed at the bride's home. Both come from prominent Henkhaus neighborhood families, Ella Hirsch and Anton Culak as parents.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion holds its regular monthly meeting at the Legion Hall in Moulton on Tuesday night November 3. All members urged to attend. Miss Winnie Knape returned to San Antonio Thursday after a brief visit with her parents.
Mr and Mrs William Woehler Jr Mrs Leona Merrem and son Malvin visited in Schulenburg Sunday during a family gathering with relatives and friends.
Mrs Johnnie Krum returned a brief visit to her parents Mr and Mrs H J Willberg.
Vladimir Darilek arrived from Yorktown on Thursday of last week to spend time with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Emil Darilek.
Mr and Mrs John Strieder of near town ordered The Eagle for their son Hugo Strieder who is attending college in Galveston.
Mrs. George Yaeger Sr of Bay City and Mrs. H A Slem of New Gulf spent several days in Moulton as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed O Arnim last week.
Elo Fehrenkamp was in Hallettsville on Wednesday for business matters.
Miss Louise Ducho of Johnsonburg New York writes to the Eagle requesting a copy sent to her address. She notes she misses the paper and mentions a visit by Judge A J Darilek to the county capital on Wednesday.
The American Legion Band of Moulton visited Shiner on a Sunday morning for a barbecue at the Kolar-Stanek Post. Guests enjoyed choice meats and the hospitality of Shiner, while the band performed several selections to the delight of attendees.
A petition circulates to retain the Lavaca county farm demonstration agent. The petition will go to the commissioners' court soon. Farmers are urged to use the county agent's free services for help with problems.
A house and most of the furniture were destroyed by a fire believed caused by a faulty flue at Clyde Station eight miles northwest of Gonzales. The family was in a cotton field when they discovered the blaze. insurance partially covered the loss.
District Judge Lester Holt of Hallettsville appoints J. M. Vesmi rovsky Hallettsville R. A. Williams Hope and Benny Wachtendorf Moulton as jury commissioners to draw grand and petit jurors for the spring term.
The teaching staff of the Moulton Public Schools will conduct a one day institute at the school building on Saturday October 31 under the direction of Superintendent W E Smith. The first institute met in September.
Hallettsville Texas October 8 Rev H G Frazer who has served as pastor of the First Baptist church for several years tendered his resignation effective November 1 and the church membership has accepted it.
Mr and Mrs Adolf Ermis of Moulton rejoice over a son born Saturday October 24. The infant will be named Emanuel Adolf.
A Washington report states total cotton carryover on July 1 reached 6 369 400 bales with 5 543 100 bales considered tenderable.
Mr Bud, John and family visited in San Antonio on Sunday, spending time with relatives and enjoying local sights.
The Texas Highway Commission last week awarded highway construction projects in fourteen counties totaling $779,918. October sessions are set to allocate $1,478,030 and the commission expects to authorize about $40,000,000 in highway work next year.
The first new pecans of the season begin moving in Gonzales Texas as the market remains weak at about five cents per pound for native orchard run nuts. Improved varieties fetch 25 to 50 cents per pound.
Flatonia officials report rapid progress on the new high school with occupancy expected in December. Town voters approved a $25 000 bond issue to fund the modern building.
The battleship Wyoming reached Galveston during morning hours and will stay until November 12. It marks the first Texas port visit by a battleship in years and offers locals a rare chance to view a dreadnaught up close.
The Boursville School prepares an elaborate Halloween carnival to be held Friday night October 30 for the benefit of the school. The public is invited to attend and support the worthy cause.
Major James H. Doolittle, famed flyer, departed Ottawa and circled through Washington before reaching Mexico City in 12 hours and 36 minutes. Three capitals in a single day.
The department of agriculture estimates Texas pecan production at 32 million pounds, up from 11.9 million pounds last year.
The Moulton Parent-Teacher Association conducts its annual membership drive this week with committees canvassing the district and reporting strong success.
The Eagle announces the annual 1-Cent Sale by A F Kotzebue Drug Company. The sale begins the morning of November 4 and runs for four days.
The Moulton High School basketball quintet defeated Waelder on Waelder court Friday afternoon by eight to two, securing a decisive win in an afternoon matchup.
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