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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1926
Page
1
A return engagement of the Wesselman Comedians opens Monday night September 27 under their modern tent theatre with a new repertoire and vaudeville numbers. The program changes nightly starting with the sensational comedy drama Where Do You Get Off. The company is praised as a top repertoire tent show and the cast includes refined artists many of whom were popular last season.
William Presky of Cameron is the guest of Mr and Mrs John Mang. Presky is a brother of Mrs Mang, with the Mang household hosting the visit in town. The note repeats the delivery line from A F Kotzebue Drug Co.
The Parent-Teacher Association held a Monday evening reception on the Edwin A Jaeggli lawn to compliment the Moulton school faculty. Games such as hot potato post office egg races and scissors provided amusement while guests enjoyed cake wafers nabiscos and punch.
The Clover Leaf Safety Club of Texas Central Power and Light Co held its monthly meeting with plant managers attending. Smith Leazar presented a Firstaid Kit to the school, accepted by Superintendent W. E. Smith who thanked the company for the donation.
Mrs John Perrard underwent an operation at the local hospital last Thursday and is getting along very nicely, according to an update from the family.
Mrs Louise Ammermann longtime resident of the area died at the local hospital on Wednesday September 15 after an extended illness. Funeral held at her home south of town with burial in Lutheran Cemetery Rev Falkenberg officiating. Survived by two children Paul Ammermann and Edna Hohmann five grandchildren two sisters and one brother. The Eagle extends sympathy to the bereaved.
The Catholic congregation held a benefit festival at Hermann Park last Sunday. Proceeds totaled about 1500 dollars with profits over 1000. The American Legion Band of Moulton and the Othal Orchestra of Shiner provided music. County Clerk J F Bozka of Hallettsville served as auctioneer. The event featured a variety of foods and an array of items including three bales of cotton. The committee thanks local business and donors for their support.
Mr and Mrs Rudolph Jahn hosted a sumptuous supper on Tuesday evening September 14 to honor Joe Kubenka Jr and Miss Sophie Kubenka siblings of Mrs Jahn. A large crowd attended and guests enjoyed the gathering.
Mrs. Herman Zschappel of Brenham visits her parents Mr and Mrs Rud Jaeggli in Moulton. Miss Anita Richter goes to San Marcos for Southwest Texas State Teachers College. J C Mayne and family Roland and Mauer of Cuero were guests last Sunday. Miss Louise Meiners leaves for San Marcos to attend college. James H Smith train master suffers severe injuries when his motor car collides with a Ford at Windel crossing. taken to local hospital for treatment.
The Sam and Will Moore Institute opened Monday September 20 for the 1926 27 scholastic session with an enrollment of 197. Patrons and school board members attended the opening exercises. Addresses were given by Superintendent W E Smith and Rev A H Falkenberg. The faculty includes W E Smith as superintendent, Mrs W E Smith, W A Eilers at the high school, Ernestine Mergenthaler at primary, Hilda Wiedmann, Jewell Cone, Kathleen Preston, and Edith von Lienen in the grades.
H. L. Sproule of Waco and W A Bergfeld local Ford dealer present plowing demonstrations on farms of Less Cooper and Claiss Bros in Old Moulton. The pair flat break the land covering growth to return essential substances to the soil and boost crop production. Worthwhile for observers to attend.
Robert Buenger, 16, of Yoa Kum, drowned Sunday afternoon in the Guadalupe river while bathing. Funeral held Tuesday. He was a cousin of Prof. W. A. Eilers of this city. Attendees included Prof. Eilers, Mrs. Charles Lueke, Miss Ida Lueke, and Miss Minnie Lueke.
Vladimir Post of Baton Rouge is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pustejovsky. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Seidenberger of Shiner had eye surgery at the local hospital Monday.
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