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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1930
Page
1
The article argues modern life requires good roads and that people move for better connectivity. It cites census data: one southern state with extensive past decade road building grew 24 percent, others about 3 percent. It stresses rural areas need year round paved highways to boost farm prosperity and market access.
Late color Dodge touring car in Gonzales Texas with oversize balloon tires new battery and motor like new. Upholstery is excellent and car marketed as an extra good family vehicle by Smith Motor Co.
Automobiles driven by Charles Wagner Jr of Henkhaus and Edmund Pfeil of Shiner collided on a highway near Moulton Sunday night, injuring several occupants. Both cars sustained heavy damage.
Open cars in good condition with new paint batteries and tires. Balance to be paid in corn. Smith Motor Co. Gonzales Texas.
Public Weigher Charles Welff reports that 6 104 bales of new cotton had been marketed in Moulton up to 4 p m Wednesday September 24.
Louis Zaplatal and Miss Bessi Novak wed at the Catholic church in Moulton Monday morning with Rev. Josey Kopp officiating. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zaplatal Henkhaus and the bride is the daughter of Mrs. Frank Novak, residing several miles north of Moulton.
The data notes the longest river entirely within a U S state to be in Texas. It cites Texas property values around 4.28 billion dollars with real values about triple that total. It claims Texas leads the nation in telephone telegraph and railroad mileage. It mentions the Johnson chicken farm near Bowie as possibly the world's largest chicken and egg producer.
Texas will have three of the twenty nine new members of Congress under the present re apportionment bill bringing its total to twenty one representatives.
A neat closed car in excellent condition offered by Smith Motor Co in Gonzales Texas. Low price with terms available.
The local Parent-Teacher Association hosted a 4 to 6 PM gathering at the school for faculty. Mrs. Anton Kolar read a poem From Mothers To Teachers while Mrs. Sam Jaeggli told jokes. The afternoon ended with songs, conversation, and refreshments for about fifty guests.
The notice lists a hearing in case No. 6666 See Amanda Sarah Ann Gussett vs Cicero Aden aid Gussett on October 3 1930 at the School Auditorium. The event is a Parent Teacher Association benefit featuring fun and entertainment for all ages.
Historical note lists thirty seven flower mills in Texas and mentions notable facts about wildlife education and public institutions.
John Mang living about a mile north of town lost his barn and feedstuffs plus an automobile in a Monday night fire. Origin of the blaze is unknown. The barn and feedstuffs were insured.
1928 Chevrolet Coach features five new casings a new battery and a fresh duco paint job. The dealer states this car is one of the best values offered and is priced close to its real worth for quick sale.
Mr. J. M. Valenta and his family of Sweet Home visited relatives here on Sunday.
Mr. Alois Zidek and family and Frank Charek were in Austin Thursday of last week. Mr. Hugo Glatzert and family have moved into the J. R. Matula cottage in the southern part of town.
Mr. Joe Kubenka Jr of this place and Mr and Mrs Frank Mig of Shiner visited relatives in Corpus Christi Sunday.
Bob White accepted a position as mechanic with the Moulton Motor Company. He brings about three years of experience from the Ford factory.
Mr and Mrs Clifford C Perkins left for San Antonio Friday morning after spending a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs O F Knape. Clarence Knape accompanied them.
The Fayette County Fair starts in LaGrange on Wednesday and runs through the week. Horse races are scheduled for the first three days, a football game will cap the week, and a dance takes place each night.
A local appeal urges immediate action on traffic regulation water supply and street improvements. The writer cites unsafe Main street conditions and a lack of municipal authority urging a sewage system, safer driving, better water sources, and a tourist stopping place to attract visitors.
The Eagle offers a short term deal to receive five magazines for 2.75 with optional annual prepayment. In arrears subscribers can renew for another year and add 0.75 for magazines. Display copies are available at The Eagle office. Perfect for winter reading.
Fire of undetermined origin Monday morning destroyed the barn stable buggy house and smoke house on the Charles Pustejovsky rental place near Moulton. Occupant John Knesek lost three bales of cotton 2000 pounds of shelled corn and 2000 pounds of cane seed. Loss estimated at 600 with partial insurance coverage.
Mrs. Josephine Balhorn about 65 fell in her yard Tuesday afternoon and sustained a fracture of her left leg near the hip. Surgical aid was immediately given and she is resting as well as could be expected under the circumstances.
Mr and Mrs William E Dari lek of Schulenburg visited their homefolks in Moulton on Monday.
Mrs. Emil Grunwald recently had surgery in a San Antonio hospital and is recovering well.
State Barber Inspector C. D. McKnight of Gonzales examined barbering practices in Moulton on official business last week. The new law requires registration certificates to practice barbering and defines the act as shaving trimming or cutting hair for hire. Violations carry a fine of 25 to 200 dollars.
The P T A outlines a September program themed Organization with a roll call motto Alone we can do little but united we become batteries of power. A P T A song Together to the tune of Tramp Tramp Tramp, and a talk on Our Special Problems and How to Meet Them. Mr W E Smith state president contributes a message. Applications begin for the correspondence course.
The Eagle thanks readers for subscription payments since the last report. Names include R. V. Vivial of Schulenburg, Henry Roesler of Moulton, Mrs Leona Merrem of Moulton, Otto Urban of Moulton, George Baur of Moulton, H S Johnson of Flatonia, Ed Anderle of Moulton, Frank Jahn of Shiner, Rud Filipp of Moulton, and John Seidel of San Antonio.
A list of women including Mrs Rain Water Mrs Jiggs Mrs Jeff Mrs McFearson and others appears in a womanless divorce case. The article borders on social matters with names attached to a court or settlement context.
Speed tests on state highways in Texas have been labeled taboo and state highway patrols ordered to stop them. An attempted 100 mile race from Archer to Jacksonville was halted when patrolmen warned drivers to obey the speed limit and not disrupt traffic.
The State Highway Commission reinstated the Highway 109 designation from Flatonia to Smithville at its last session. The move connects Moulton and nearby towns directly with North Texas highways, enhancing regional road access and travel efficiency.
Governor Dan Moody issued a proclamation designating October 5 to 12 as fire prevention week in Austin. He urged civic organizations to join in disseminating information on preventing fires across the state.
The Railroad Commission ordered the Texas and New Orleans Railway to discontinue its Sublime agency in an action issued Friday.
The compulsory attendance period for Moulton Public Schools begins Monday September 29. Children aged 7 to 14 must attend school regularly for 100 consecutive days.
Fords in every model and price from 3.00 to 99.00 with terms, available at Smith Motor Co in Gonzales Texas.
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