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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1928
Page
1
A compact ad lists savings on kitchenware and food. A cup and saucer set priced at 1.27, a quart bottle of vinegar at 15 cents, and brooms and white grapes offered at two pounds for 25 cents. The tone mirrors a period sale notice.
Texas spans 740 miles north to south and 825 miles east to west. Texarkana to El Paso is farther than Texarkana to Chicago. The state hosts nearly 800 newspapers in 530 cities, with 106 dailies. Marathon factory makes rubber from guayule. chia grows in Big Bend. Brewster is the largest county at 8,739,680 acres, while Rockwall is the smallest at 95,360 acres.
Charles Koepke of Ellinger visited relatives in Moulton on Sunday, sharing time with local residents and touring the town.
The statement quotes Al Smith asserting commitment to enforcing the law of the land and questions what additional demands critics may have.
A Prince of Whales figure scaled a radio tower recently and did not fall, stunning onlookers with the ascent and safe descent.
Work surveying the right of way of Highway No 109 is under way and will connect Moulton with the outside world soon. Won't we be glad?
Barry Miller, elected lieutenant governor of Texas for three consecutive terms, is viewed as a likely contender for the 1938 gubernatorial nomination. Supporters say Miller is qualified and capable of leading the state.
Senator Joe Robinson Democratic vice presidential nominee spoke to about 15 000 at the Dallas Labor Day celebration. Senator Morris Sheppard who authored the 18th Amendment introduced Robinson.
Following the treaty renouncing war, U S naval officials advocate a shipbuilding program to construct more than 70 vessels at an estimated cost of about 740 million dollars.
Ballinger residents approved a 525000 road bond issue while the state will provide 1060000 to aid the project. Numerous sections have voted road construction bonds since the year began as Texas expands hundreds of miles of roads under construction and more contracts are set at each highway commission meeting.
Mrs. Anna Valhar Tomasko died at 9 08 am on August 30 at her home in Moulton after a short typhoid illness. She was 59 years 8 months and 1 day old, born in Austria, immigrating to Texas in 1870. Survived by four children William Frank and Emil Tomasko and Mary Tomasko plus one grandchild J Tomasko. Funeral held from the home with burial in Moulton Catholic cemetery conducted by Fathers Kostorz and Netardus.
A funeral notice lists attendees from various towns. Names include Mrs Martha Brinkman Mrs Julia Rehmer Mrs A S Greive and Mrs John Kolar from San Antonio Flaton ia and others from Shiner Yoakum and Austin. The guest list highlights community connections.
The Catholic Mothers' Society of Moulton hosts its annual bazaar at Hermann Park on Sunday September 9 starting at 1 PM. The public is invited.
Dr. J. G. Guenther of La Grange was in Moulton Tuesday. W. A. Bergfeld, the local Ford man, was in Houston Tuesday.
Mrs. George Hamon of Evergreen school travels to San Antonio this week to attend a teachers institute.
Mr and Mrs Adolph Nach lingered in the city for several days following their first issue visit to homefolks and friends in Taylor.
Luther League staged the three act comedy An Old Fashioned Mother on Tuesday night in the school auditorium directed by Miss Anita Richter. Cast included Edith von Lienen Estella Janszen Pauline Janszen Alice von Lienen Etta Fisbeck Winnie Knape Henry Bohnenkamp Alvester Radke Willie Schodde Jr Arthur Schodde Walter Fisbeck John Lewis Jaeggli and village choir members. Acts focused on the Good Samaritan Mothers Love and Prodigal Son with interludes by Moulton Juvenile Orchestra and a reading by Armin Puck. Receipts totaled 58 dollars.
Mr Oscar Wild and family who spent the summer here with Mr and Mrs Leonard Antrich left for Dallas on Thursday.
Dr. P. O. Puck of San Antonio came in Saturday to spend a few days with his family and to look after business matters. He returned to his work Tuesday.
The Helweg family has relocated to Damon where they will reside. Friends wish them health happiness and prosperity in their new home.
Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Rehmet and Miss Margaret Woodly Que bedeaux motored to San Antonio Sunday returning Monday. Mr. Rehmet also visited Fredericksburg.
August F Bilert and Wallace Casey hauled Leon Helweg’s household items to Damon last week. They then proceeded to Beevile via Bay City and Midfield.
T. W. Jack Hillmer of Columbus was nominated for sheriff of Colorado County in the recent run-off primary. Hillmer is a nephew of fellow townsman William Hillmer.
Miss Emily Darilek travels from local area to Fayetteville Tennessee to attend college and to help her cousin Jerry Maresh at his Fayetteville tailor shop as a bookkeeper.
Mr. Harold Little and Misses Lydia and Elsie Biehunke of San Antonio were in Moulton Sunday visiting relatives and friends.
Misses Virginia and Maxine Bergfeld return from Seguin where they visited their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Henry King.
Poem like urged tips parody from the American Motorists Association for motorists to drive dangerously and ignore safety. It mocks reckless driving practices and urges speed at crossings with absurd bravado, ending with a satirical note.
The Moulton Public Schools will open Monday morning September 17 under Superintendent W. B. Smith. Parents and guardians should ensure all pupils are enrolled on the first day.
Lavaca County Commissioners Court orders election in road district No 1 on Oct 2 for a 350000 bond issue to extend State Highway No 72 from Mustang Creek toward Yoakum by a direct route and to improve all lateral roads.
Misses Lillian Theodora and Gladys Jaeggli, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Jaeggli, returned from Denton with degrees from the College of Industrial Arts. Lillian earned a BA and BS while Gladys earned a BA, both honor students for four years.
The Girl Scouts hosted a farewell party for Lieut Estella Janszen at the home of Mr and Mrs F J Wagner on Saturday night September 1. Games of banco readings and piano selections provided entertainment. Paula Puck won the banco prize a vase. Miss Janszen receives a flower bowl from her honorees. Refreshments of cake and orangeade were served. Janszen, employed by Central Power and Light Company, leaves for Cuero after a promotion. Miss Iola Koester will replace her locally.
Three families report new births. Mr and Mrs William Albrecht of Flatonia welcomed a girl named Norma Avon on Thursday August 30. Mrs Albrecht formerly Miss Valentina Krause of Moulton. Mr and Mrs Joe Rabel of Kamensky welcomed a boy named Alfons Clarence on Sunday September 2. Mr and Mrs Joe Barborak near Moulton welcomed a girl named Irma Joyce on Tuesday September 3.
Miss Lenora Janszen hosted a Bridge Club gathering last Thursday. Mrs Edwin Jaeggli earned the high score and first prize as attendees enjoyed cake sandwiches and grape juice.
Public weigher Charles Weff reports 3 354 bales of new cotton marketed in Moulton up to 3 p m Wednesday September 5.
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