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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1934
Page
1
The Moulton Public Schools opened the 1934 85 academic year Monday with 186 enrolled, 59 in the high school. Superintendent W E Smith marks his tenth year, faculty listed, compulsory attendance starts Monday October 1. Other nearby schools also opened that week.
Mary Ullmann a longtime Moulton resident died Saturday at Shiner hospital at age 74 years 7 months and 6 days. Funeral from her late home Monday followed by services at St. Josephs Catholic Church with burial in the Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include son Adolph Ullmann Kerrville daughters Mrs Frank Seidenberger Jr Shiner and Mrs Willie Hauser Kerrville and eleven grandchildren.
The Emergency Relief Administration approved a September grant totaling 4,097,350 for Texas. The funds include 2,000,000 for bread relief, 1,275,000 for the cattle program, 812,350 for rural rehabilitation, and 10,000 for professional work projects.
The Moulton Parent-Teacher Association invites all members to a social this Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the school house. Attendees should meet and become acquainted with the teachers.
The Catholic congregation of Moulton plans its annual picnic at Hermann Park on Sunday September 28. Dinner and supper will be served with a bazaar and afternoon entertainment. A dance will follow at night. The public is invited to attend.
Yoakum High Bulldogs debut under modern floodlights on September 2 with a double header featuring Schulenburg teams and a dedication service. Music pep squad drills and other features are promised for opening night at the downtown park.
Mrs L E Martinshaw of Columbia visits her parents Mr and Mrs EF C Smith and Mrs J T Jaeggli with daughters Annie Laurie and Dorothy Jean. Erna Kotzebue and Dorothy Louise Fehrenkamp visited Mr and Mrs Irvin Ramsower in Mathis. Jaegglis return from Dallas after buying fall and winter goods for the store.
Mrs Elo Fehrenkamp and Misses Helen and Marguerite Boehm accompany Miss Doro thy Hoppe to San Antonio last week for attendance at a business college.
Cotton farmers who reduced acreage before the Bankhead law took effect and those forced to further cut under the law face disadvantages versus growers who did not voluntarily reduce. Farmers and businessmen are urged to contact their senators and congressmen to oppose provisions seen as harmful and act promptly.
Columbus report says Congressman J. J. Mansfield and his wife were injured when their car overturned on the outskirts of Richmond Mansfield. Mansfield, 78, chair of the house rivers and harbor committee, suffered bruises while his wife incurred a broken rib and cuts and bruises as they were en route to the state democratic convention in Galveston. The crash is blamed on drizzle and wet pavement causing the chauffeur to lose control.
Mrs. R. A. Etlinger joyfully entertained relatives and friends Thursday afternoon for her birthday anniversary. Refreshments were served generously and all attendees enjoyed the occasion. Out of town guest Mrs. Edmund Etlinger of Yoakum attended.
Benjamin 9. St. Clair, 81, died Tuesday in Yoakum Texas and was buried Thursday afternoon. He is survived by his widow Catherine Camilla St. Clair and three sons and five daughters.
Marvin Merrem and Edwin von Lienen, members of Moulton High School class of 1934, departed for Seguin last week to attend Texas Lutheran College.
The Lavaca County free fair began in Hallettsville on Thursday and runs through Saturday. The Texas Democratic convention in Galveston adopted a repeal plank on race track betting and urged a $5 000 appropriation for the Texas centennial.
Dallas was selected as the main site for Texas centennial celebrations by the Texas Centennial Committee. Dallas offered 7 971 000 in value, Houston 6 507 000 and San Antonio 4 500 000. Additional events will be held in San Antonio, Houston and other Texas historic towns such as Gonzales, Goliad, Old Washington, Nacogdoches, LaGrange, Columbus and Huntsville.
Mr and Mrs A W Krause formerly of Dallas visited last week with Mr and Mrs August Krause their parents after a six months tour to places of interest in the United States Canada and Mexico They visited San Francisco Los Angeles Yellowstone Park Wichita Chicago Detroit Toronto Albany Niagara Falls New York Philadelphia Washington Richmond Chattanooga Birmingham New Orleans the Magic Valley and Monterey.
Mr and Mrs Jim Zidek their daughter Miss Helen Zidek and Joe Kubenka Jr left for Chicago Saturday to attend the Century of Progress Exposition traveling by auto route.
The democratic executive committee refunds 18 percent of candidate assessments after lower than expected primary election expenses in Lavaca County.
The Culak School west of here will begin the new term Monday morning September 17 under the management of August Dari lek. All children should be present on opening day. Several local families and visitors from Austin Carmine Yoakum Alvin Houston San Antonio Victoria San Marcos joined gatherings at various homes over the weekend and Sunday.
Edgar Freytag and Miss Emily Kubena wed at St Josephs Catholic Church Monday morning with Rev Joseph Kopp officiating. The couple will reside in Moulton and the Fire Department plans its annual bazaar on October 7 to raise funds for new equipment.
E E Darilek and Miss Josephine Simper wed at St Josephs Church in the morning with Rev Joseph Kopp officiating. The couple celebrated at the bride’s home. Darilek, son of Mr and Mrs Frank J Darilek, has taught school and will lead Dickson School next week. The Simpers reside near Henkhaus.
Born to Broms, a girl named Frieda Brom in Shiner Route 8 on August 1. Wenses, a girl Georgie mma Wenske born August 24 in Moulton Route 2. Jasek family welcomed Georgette Mary Jasek on August 8 in Moulton. Jemelkas announce LeRoy James Jemelka born August 20 in Moulton.
Komensky School will open its 1984 85 session Monday September 17. Parents invited to opening day with Jerome Kocian presiding over the faculty and assistants Agatha Hodenek Minnie Stalik Evelyn Pustejovsky Lillie Pesek.
County Superintendent-elect Charles W. McDonald and his family moved to Hallettsville last week. They occupy the McCui chan home in the western part of town. Mr. McDonald will assume his new duties January 1.
Adolph Zappe aged 88 years 1 month 9 days died at Hallettsville on Wednesday September 5. Funeral from his daughter Mrs John W Meyer home to Catholic Cemetery Hallettsville. Survived by six sons two daughters 18 grandchildren four great grandchildren and one brother in Germany. He belonged to Sons of Herman and St Joseph lodges. The Eagle extends condolences.
Prasek, a prominent young man of Moulton, will engage in business for himself beginning Saturday. He opens a cafe and fruit stand in the Krenek building on Front street and the Eagle wishes him success in his undertaking.
Lavaca county teachers and trustees in Hallettsville decide to begin the compulsory attendance period Monday October 1 as part of school enforcement efforts.
The Texas State Fair runs from October 6 through October 21 in Dallas. It is described as the largest institution of its kind in the United States.
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