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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1931
Page
1
The court reports a plan to cut salaries by ten percent for county officials and deputies starting October first. Tax assessor and collector volunteers to refund 10 percent of net fees. county agent's cut pending others' actions. Public input invited via county papers.
Charles Bucek 77 longtime Engle resident in Fayette county died at home on Tuesday September 15. Burial was held at Valehrad cemetery on Wednesday. Survived by children JF K Bucek Ed Bucek Hallettsville Roy Bucek Freyburg J J Bucek Engle Mrs Mary Reznicek Mrs Anton Krenek McAllen Miss Clara Bucek Schulenburg Mrs Ferd Miculka Mrs Oswald Kubicek Moravia 29 grandchildren 6 great grandchildren.
The State Fair of Texas will open its gates in Dallas for the 45th time on October 10 and run for sixteen days to October 25. It will showcase farm products livestock poultry and manufactured goods to the people of Texas.
Public Weigher Charles Welff reports 3 785 bales of cotton marketed in Moulton by 5 PM Wednesday. Receipts for the same date last year totaled 5 596 bales.
The Moulton Parent-Teacher Association hosted an Open House for teachers in the primary room last Friday afternoon. Rev. A. H. Falkenberg offered welcome words and president Mrs. Geo. von Lienen responded. Refreshments were provided by the hospitality committee. The PTA plans its first annual meeting at the school on Friday, September 25, at 4 PM. all members urged to attend.
Heinrich Schindler and Miss Annie Schindler wed at St Josephs Church on Thursday September 17 with Rev Joseph Kopp officiating. Bride is daughter of Ferdinand and Mrs Schindler who live north of Moulton while groom is a farmer south of town.
Mr and Mrs F T Fehren kamp hosted a Friday night birthday celebration for Mrs Fehren kamp. Their children and several neighbors attended a sumptuous supper enjoyed by all.
Paul Loven of San Antonio announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Texas governor in the upcoming summer 1932 primary.
Mr and Mrs Charles Pustejovsky Sr and Mr and Mrs A F Pustejovsky with daughter Evelyn attended the funeral of Mr Charles Bucek of Eagle on Wednesday of last week.
The Gonzales Fair runs October 6 to 10 with the fair association hosting events. The editor and lady express gratitude for a season ticket to the big event.
Mrs. Emma Urban widow of Otto Urban died at her home Tuesday morning September 22 after about two and a half weeks illness. Funeral held at her home and Zion's Lutheran Church with burial in Moulton Public Cemetery. She was born May 18 1858 near New Ulm Austin county and survived by her husband an adopted daughter Miss Helen Urbsp and several siblings and half siblings. The Eagle extends its sympathy.
Texas Governor Ross S. Sterling signed a cotton acreage reduction bill to curb plantings in 1932 and 1988 to 30 percent of current cultivated land. The law lets county and district attorneys and agricultural inspectors enforce it with injunctions and fines from 25 to 100 dollars per acre.
Mr and Mrs J Pierce of Waco were guests of Rev C A Dickson and his wife last weekend, sharing time at the home of their hosts.
Miss Evelyn Pustejovsky and Miss Ethel Stella Beran, members of Moulton Public Schools 1931 graduating class, travel to San Marcos to enroll at Southwest Texas State Teachers College for further studies.
Vladimir John Gajer of this city died at Flatonia hospital at 8:35 Sunday after injuries from a Saturday night collision on the highway near Schulenburg. He was en route from Ganado where he picked cotton, rushed to Schulenburg and then Flatonia for care. Funeral held at his parents home with several ministers officiating. interment in Moulton Public Cemetery. He was born July 23 1908 near Flatonia, aged 28. Survived by widow Annette, son Donald John, parents, a sister, three half and one step siblings. The Eagle offers sympathy.
Born to Mr and Mrs Willie Halliburton on September 18 a boy. A girl born September 16 to Mr and Mrs Frank Starry near Moulton named Agnes Ludmila. Mrs C I Jaeggli of Fort Worth and Mrs J D Gray of Yoakum visit their sister Mrs Rud Jaeggli for the week.
County Engineer W. Koe ther County Judge August Janszen and Commissioners Matula Gerd es Burkett and Kuben ka surveyed the connecting loop project with Highway 109 in Moulton. Sheriff Gene Houchins and Mr. Timm of Hallettsville were present during the visit.
A large crowd joined the parish bazaar and picnic on Sunday September 20 under the Catholic congregation. County Clerk J F Bozka of Hallettsville auctioned bales of cotton and other items while the ladies served dinner and supper for church proceeds. John V Havlik organized a nine piece brass band and Havliks Chromatic Orchestra played for a dance at night.
J. P. Cimrhanzel sells the Owl Cafe to Johnnie Bravenec who will assume control Saturday and rename it The Cozy Cafe. Bravenec invites public patronage as the new proprietor.
Walter Herbert Smith, son of Superintendent and Mrs. W. E. Smith, entertained nine of his little friends Tuesday afternoon for his ninth birthday anniversary. Refreshments of cake and soda water were served.
The Sun Company drills a test well on the Brom place about three miles southeast of Moulton. A strong artesian water flow was found at a depth of 600 feet.
The editor and wife gratefully acknowledge receipt of a complimentary season ticket to the Victoria District Fair in Victoria on October 1 2 and 3.
Mrs Frank Stanzel Mrs Klon dike Sengelmann and Mrs Charles Schindler of Schulenburg visited in the F Wilks home Friday of last week.
A one day turkey grading school for Lavaca county is set for November 13 at Hallettsville. The program covers U.S Standard Grades of turkeys with live bird grading at Nolen's packing plant and a hands on dressing demonstration. Instructors from the Agricultural and Mechanical College collaborate with the county agent to teach farmers proper feeding finishing and grading techniques.
The senior class elected Myrtle Kolar as president, Alice Anders as secretary-treasurer, and Virginia Bergfeld as reporter on Monday.
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