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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1938
Page
1
Moulton reports record bicycle numbers with many students riding to school daily. Several near accidents have been reported. parents are urged to warn children to ride carefully to prevent injuries.
D A Cordes known as Uncle Dick died Sunday at LaGrange hospital at age 89. Funeral services were held Tuesday at LaGrange Funeral Home with interment in Paige Cemetery. The Eagle extends sympathy to surviving relatives.
Austin news reports Secretary of State Edward Clark sent copies of the governor proclamation calling the November election to county judges. Secretary Vann M. Kennedy of the Democratic state executive committee certified Clark a list of party nominees from the first and second primaries.
The Eagle argues for local entertainment in our town noting other towns build lighted athletic fields while this town has taken no steps. It warns that without local options the younger and many older residents will seek entertainment elsewhere.
Hallettsville Tex Sept 27 Jim Turk 65 brother of E A Turk tax assessor collector was buried here Monday afternoon He had been ill for more than two months He was not married Three brothers survive FE A W H and C C Turk all of Hallettsville
William Hons, 11, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hons of Sweet Home, was buried in Hallettaville Texas on Sunday after lifelong illness. Survivors include his parents three brothers and two sisters.
The Cedar Springs School patrons met at the school on September 15 to form the Cedar Springs School Community Club. Officers elected were C. E. Carpenter president and Mrs Otis Henderson secretary treasurer with the vice president to be appointed at the October 7 meeting. Superintendent Stanley F Cer nosek of Moulton Public Schools spoke on the value of the group.
County agents report 1938 trench silo fillings may reach 20 000, up from about 10 000 in 1937. If realized this would mark the eighth straight year of doubling over the prior season.
The Moulton Hardware Company Krejci and Maresh announce a major sale running from October 5 through October 22 with a display advertisement on page four of the issue.
The Cedar Springs school dance Saturday night drew a large crowd and ended as a social and financial success, school officials report.
The Kotzebue Drug Company has purchased Kopecky Drug Company stock and opened a new store named EK & R Drug Store. A one cent sale on Kopecky stock starts today Friday.
Enterprising Florida paper sought a year’s subscription for the best answer to why a woman is like a newspaper. Among responses were quips about thinning pages and news carriers, but the winning line urged men to own their own and not chase neighbors.
Governor James V. Allred announced he will serve out his term and not resign to take a federal judgeship in South Texas appointed by President Roosevelt. He suggested no fall special session and noted he may reside in Houston after assuming the post, with Galveston and Corpus Christi among possible districts. He quipped that Mrs. Allred has not made up their minds.
County Commissioner Freytag says the Moulton Komensky all weather road began Monday in the agricultural Moulton trade area and is expected to be completed around the first of the year.
Miss Lorene Koerner of San Antonio daughter of C. M. Koerner of Shiner wed Udo Harz of Boerne. The couple will reside in Boerne where the groom serves as city marshal and tax assessor.
The Moulton Fire Department will hold its regular meeting next Monday night at 7 30. This will be the last meeting before the annual bazaar. All members, active and honorary, are urged to attend.
The State Fair of Texas invites every Texas child to attend on October 14 as part of the Golden Jubilee celebration. Events include stunts and amusements plus a no homework school option. Teachers are asked to request admission tickets to help plan numbers.
A large crowd watched Yoakum defeat Moulton 13 to 0 at Yoakum Friday evening. Smithville players also took part in the match, with Yoakum securing the shutout on home turf.
The Moulton Lutheran congregation held its first picnic at Herman Park on Sunday with participation from affiliated denominations. A dinner at 11 and lunch at 4 preceded a cotton sale auction led by Fred F. Fehrenkamp, with two bales weighing 515 and 620 pounds selling for 13 4 and 15 cents per pound respectively. Beran Brothers Gin and Farmers Cooperative Gin and Mill Company ginned the cotton free. Local baseball games and entertainment by the E Z One Man Band accompanied the day.
A. O. Boening of Moulton and Miss Frances Knesek of Fredericksburg were married on June 20. Boening, a Wilson County native turned Moulton businessman, and Knesek, daughter of Ad Knesek, previously ran a Fredericksburg beauty parlor and now reside at the West Second Street address. The Eagle extends congratulations and wishes for happiness and prosperity.
Members urge donations to the Firemen's Bazaar be taken to the Central Power and Light Company office by Friday, October 7. Contributions from both country and city residents will be gratefully received by the committee.
Willie Koehler was elected president of the Moravia Parent Teacher Association. George Rektorik became vice president, Henry Kubos treasurer, and Mrs. Hilda Heiman secretary reporter.
Will Henry Burt of Koerth is elected principal replacing resigning T. J. Steffen. Assistants are Miss Lillian Nokamper and Miss Rosie Greive. The school opened September 19 with 68 students.
Advertising committee visits neighboring towns Sunday to distribute placards and posters for the sixth annual firemen's bazaar in Moulton on October 9. The ladies again work with the department in a cause vital to the town and community, with reports suggesting this year will surpass previous events.
The Catholic School Club met on Thursday September 22 to discuss buying school ground equipment. Rev Father Joseph Kopp led a prayer. New officers were elected: president Mrs mil Jaluska secretary treasurer Mrs Edgar Freytag and reporter Mrs Bill Meyer. A ground equipment committee was named: Mrs R B Papacek Mrs Q A Darilek Mr E L A Oeh and Mrs Bill Novosad. The next meeting is set for Wednesday October 5 at 3 30 P M at the Catholic Hall.
The race for precincts 4 and 5 was decided in favor of Leo Gerdes by the county Democratic executive committee after the runoff primary. W R Fitzhenry trailed by one vote in the contested election.
The auxiliary of Geier-Merrem Post No 392 American Legion will meet at the Legion Hall Tuesday night October 4 beginning at 7 30 o clock. Election and installation of officers will be held. All members are urged to be present.
The Post Office department has proclaimed a National Letter Writing Week from October 2 to 8 to stimulate letter writing and boost postal business.
Relatives and friends gathered to celebrate the 76th birthday of Joe Sustr a prominent resident of this section Refreshments were served and attendees enjoyed themselves at the event.
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